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Home My WebLink AboutThe Times Advocate, 2006-04-12, Page 1110 Exeter Times—Advocate Wednesday, April 12, 2006 Lions help out Usborne Central received a big boost last week from the Centralia -Huron Park Lions Club, who donated $1,700 to the school, allowing for the purchase of a new FM amplifier system.The school already has two FM systems and hopes to buy three or four more.The system involves the teacher wearing a headset with a microphone that amplifies his/her voice through a speaker at the back of the room.The system allows the teacher to speak in a normal speaking voice and filters out background noise. Student advisory council secre- tary Lisa Denotter said the system benefits all students, including those with hearing or learning disabilities. Each system costs over $1,600, and principal Gladys Rock said they are becoming more common in schools. Pictured from left are Centralia -Huron Park Lions Club treasurer Bill Reynolds, Rock, secretary Harvey Hillman, membership chairperson Matt Collings and Denotter.The school is fundraising to eventually buy more FM systems. (photo/Scott Nixon) Queensway offers new Quick Response Program HENSALL - Queensway Retirement Home is now offering a service called the Quick Response Program (QRP), which will supply seniors with a tem- porary place to stay in the case of an emergency. According to a press release from Queensway, two rooms will be avail- able if circumstances arise from a caregiver emer- gency, unexpected illness, or a home emergency, such as fire, burst pipe, or even a lack of heat in the winter or lack of air-condi- tioning in the summer. Retirement director Julie Grimminck says tempo- rary residents will have access to all the same ser- vices as full-time resi- dents, such as 24 hour emergency response, house keeping, laundry, medication administra- tion, social and recreation and three meals a day. Queensway is aware that for many seniors finances are a concern, so tempo- rary residents will be charged a discounted room rate for up to 14 days. The discount rates will be available for a two week period, after which if they choose to stay at Queensway, they will be charged the regular room rate. HENSALL NEWS Julie has visited area OPP, fire, ambulance, and hospitals to introduce the new pro- gram. There has been great feedback from the community. The Red Cross heard about our program and inquired about details, Queensway has signed a contract with The Red Cross for two years to work together providing accommoda- tions to seniors requiring QRP. Queensway's sister site, Seaforth Manor has also implemented this wonder- ful program. If location is an issue then choice is available. If you would like to use the QRP or have any questions please contact Julie Grimminck at 262- 2830 extension 2. Fair Board Meeting in HensallApril 13 By Liz Sangster HENSALL CORRESPONDENT HENSALL - At Hensall United Church, service began with wel- come, announcements and the passing of the peace. Rev Gordon Kurtz conducted the service. Carol Carter was the organist. Betty Simmons was the greeter. Sue Mann looked after the nurs- ery. The ushers were Mary Lou Hyde and Judy Kyle. Service closed with benediction and choral amen. At Carmel Presbyterian Church Tracy Whitson-Bahro was the minister with husband Greg tak- ing part in the Palm Sunday ser- vice. Joyce Pepper was the organ- ist with Al Hoggarth and Harry Smith receiving the offering. Lori Taylor is looking after the Campbell Soup label project, which benefits our local school. Come out and enjoy our meal at the Hensall Drop -In on April 20 at the Hensall United Church. Lunch will be served at noon. Following Exeter Legion President Bob Reynolds, left, presents a 60 year service pin to Doug Wedlake, a resident of the Queensway Retirement Home. (photo/submitted) lunch we will be having a penny sale. Bring your goodies. Remember, what you think is junk may be a prize to someone else. Come on out for the fellowship and great food also. We welcome all local individuals to this lun- cheon held on the third Thursday of each month. The cost is $5 per person. If required, transporta- tion can be provided. To make reservations, contact Marg Cole at 262-2304 or Faye Skinner at 235- 0258 by noon on Mon., April 17. There will be a Fair Board meet- ing on April 13 at 7 p.m. in the auditorium of Hensall Arena. Arson in South Huron SOUTH HURON — On April 11, Exeter OPP were dispatched to a structure fire on the east side of Corbett Line between Crediton and Kirkton roads. 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