The Times Advocate, 2005-11-09, Page 7Wednesday,November 9, 2005
Exeter Times—Advocate
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London Women's Institute 91st annual convention
By Donna Lovee
— Theme: "W.I. is alive in 2005!" Tues., Oct. 4 at the
Caradoc Community Center in Mount Brydges the 91st
London Area Women's Institute Annual Convention was
held. Ladies attending registered at the seven district
tables. Coffee, muffins and beverages were served. The
presentation of the flags was followed by "0 Canada".
The seven district banners were marched in followed by
the Institute Ode and the Mary Stewart Collect.
Middlesex Northwest district president, Marg Harris,
welcomed all. The in -memorial was two readings with
candles lit in memory of all the W.I. ladies who have
died.
Voting was by sitting with a show of your institute
card.
Acceptance of the 2004 convention minutes as well as
other reports followed. Presidents of each district gave
a two -minute summary of W.I. happenings in her dis-
trict in 2004-2005.
London area president Glenna Ladell told of the
Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario quilt show,
"Quilts, Quills and Bears" which took place in
September. Followed by a break, a message by FWIO
president Elsie Stephenson spoke on the history of
Women's Institute. Many facts and details were remem-
bered by some and new information to others.
The curator of the Erland Lee Home, Michael Gemmell
gave detailed happenings of the home and had a won-
derful slide show everyone could enjoy. Displays were
commented on including the Children's Hospital to
which many W.I. members donate items, information
about the provincial conference of FWIO, Aug. 11-13,
2006 at Fanshawe College, VON, Tweedsmuir History
and two Blue Hat wall hangings. Nominations of area
voting delegate and alternate as well as Provincial Board
Director for the Southern Region were introduced.
The Institute grace was sung before lunch was served.
the Country Store was open during the lunch break.
Sandra Pearson, a VON volunteer, informed us that
they have been in service for 100 years. She told us of
the satisfaction one has in volunteering and the many
changes that have taken place over the years. Jim Poag
of Poag Jewellers spoke on appraisals and values of your
jewellery. He told us to take pictures, movies, and have
appraisals done on jewellery, furniture, and all house-
hold items, so for insurance purposes they could be
replaced. This record of items should be placed in a
safe place outside the home. He was easy to listen to
and had a lot of information.
Light and Lively was enjoyed followed by the Blue Hat
Challenge competition. Five decorated blue hats were
chosen for their tasteful appearance.
Each convener gave a two minute report. There are
7000 members in Ontario. Patty Stokes is our new Rose
Programmer. London area provided 64 of the 460 quilts
at the Quilts, Quills, and Bears show in Toronto.
Thirteen quilts were sold. The Tweedsmuir Workshop
will be held Aug. 1, 2006 in Coldstream. The Strathroy
Community Christian School Chamber Choir sang for us.
Their young voices were a delight to hear.
The Provincial Conference in 2006, being held in
London, Ontario will have the registration papers sent
out in January. May 15, 2006 is the deadline for regis-
tration.
Election officers took place and courtesies were given
by Flora Rath who invited all to the next convention in
Middlesex East in October 2006.
Piper J. J. McLachlan entertained while the ladies
awaited the start of the banquet and piped in the head
table guests. Following the meal, greetings were
brought from Middlesex County Council by Joanne
Vanderheyden and from Strathroy-Caradoc by Mayor
Mel Veale.
The Dorothy Futcher scholarship was won By Colleen
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POLICE BRIEF
Found tools located in Exeter
On October 31st, 2005, a black plastic case containing
several saw blades and a reciprocating saw was located
at an apartment on Main Street, Exeter. The Huron OPP
as seeking assistance in locating the owner. If you have
any information that can assist Police with this investi-
gation, please call the OPP or CRIME STOPPERS at 1-
800-222-8477. (1 -800 -222 -TIPS).
FCapsule Comments
by Ernie Miatello
Eating fish is a powerful, good heart -health habit.
In fact, eating fish at least once weekly can cut the
risk of sudden cardiac death by 50%. If you don't
like fish, use fish oil supplements containing
omega-3 fatty acids. Those who already have heart
disease and consume 1000mg per day of fish oils from diet or
supplements can reduce further heart events by 15%.
If you see someone having a seizure do you know what to do?
Protect the person from injury, loosen tight clothing from around the
neck and put something soft under the head if possible. You don't
need to restrain the person or stuff anything in their mouth. Most
seizures are self-limiting but call 911 if the person is unconscious for
more than 5 minutes.
Many elderly people deficient in Vitamin B-12 take it by injection. Oral
B-12 could be taken but the dose has to be much higher. This is
because oral B-12 is poorly absorbed... only 1% of the dose is
available to the body. So if you want to take it orally, take enough.
About 1000mcg per day. For serious deficiencies, the injection is still
better.
Just to "clear the air" about smoking and cancer... it's not the nicotine
that causes the cancer but the contents in the rest of the smoke. So
nicotine replacement patches and lozenges are a great way to kick the
habit and possibly save your life.
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