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The Times Advocate, 2008-04-02, Page 1414 Times—Advocate Wednesday, April 2, 2008 New beds installed at Blue Water New beds — Blue Water Rest Home has announced the installation of new resident beds, bought from the fundraising of its 'RestWell' cam- paign. Pictured from left are Therese Stark, Elsie Hillrich and Eleanor Riley, who led the residents' fundraising efforts. (photo/submitted) ZURICH — Ron Heimrich, chair- person of the board of directors of the Blue Water Rest Home announced last week that the home has installed the final group of new resident beds bought from fundraising from the 'Rest Well' Campaign. "This campaign was a success thanks to the generosity of many people and organizations in this community, and across the coun- try," said Heimrich said. "In January, when we tallied the fundraising, we had reached the campaign target of $105,000. We were then able to direct the administration to purchase the last 21 beds to bring the total up to 65," he explained. "Now every resident here can enjoy the bene- fits of fully electric beds to adjust their comfort and enjoy their rest." Blue Water administrator Martha Craig said, "These new beds are great — they are much easier to operate and reposition. The benefits are higher levels of comfort for our residents and a way for the staff to both enhance care delivery and avoid strains." Chairperson of the board's Community Development Committee Richard Erb said. "I am particularly proud of the resi- dent council at Blue Water, who sold cookies, hosted coffee and muffin mornings, and held other activities over the last year and raised the entire cost of a Hi/Lo bed." Two styles of bed were bought: the first is a regular electrically - operated bed with adjustable head and foot sections, and adjustable side rails. The second type is called a "Hi/Lo," and the frame can be lowered to within inches of the ground. These are for resi- advertisers. . pa bgph�iky We gladly accept payment for your account by Visa or Mastercard. call 519-235-1331 Sue Rollings today. TIMES ADVOCATE dents at risk of falls when exiting the bed. In all, 51 regular and 14 Hi/Lo beds have now been installed at a total cost of about $105,000. Blue Water Rest Home in Zurich, Huron County's only non-profit, charitable Long -Term Care Home, will soon begin implementing a two-year, $9 4 million redevelop- ment and renovation plan. The home is planning a summer cere- mony to break ground and official- ly kick off the project, and will invite the community, politicians from all levels, the media, and other involved parties to share in the event. EUC presents percussionist Drum roll please —The Exeter United Church is hosting a concert Sunday, featuring Exeter area man Dave Robilliard, above. (photo submitted) EXETER — Percussionist and Exeter area man Dave Robilliard, son of Bob and Sandy Robilliard, is per- forming a concert at the Exeter United Church Sunday at 2 p.m. Robilliard began when he was nine years old and his dad needed an extra percussionist in his group at National Music Camp. The following year Robilliard started playing with the South Huron District High School (SHDHS) band, even though he was much younger than the other stu- dents, and he hasn't looked back since. After high school, Robilliard continued to study percussion at the University of Western Ontario (UWO) where he earned his Bachelor of Music, and then went on to complete his Master of Music in Performance at Oklahoma City University. Robilliard is a past mem- ber of the Oklahoma City Philharmonic and the Enid Symphony Orchestra. He is in his first year as adjunct instructor of per- cussion at UWO and in addition to his teaching at the university and privately in Exeter, Robilliard is active as a freelance per- cussionist and clinician in Southwestern Ontario. He also helps with the percus- sion ensemble at SHDHS. Robilliard is on the faculty in the summer at the National Music Camp of Canada as well as the inter -provincial Music Camp. For his concert, Robilliard will play pieces on marimba (basically a big xylophone with a warm sound), a military snare drum, vibraphone and a piece for six toms and piano, which he says "is extremely rhythmic and grooves." In addition, he will be joined by Dr. Jill Ball who is an associate professor of percussion at UWO. Dr. Ball comes from Michigan and was Robilliard's teacher of percussion and mentor when he began university. Together they will play a vibraphone/marimba duet based on flamenco music as well as other pieces. Tickets are $5 for stu- dents and $10 for adults. Tickets are available at the door. Proceeds from the con- cert will support the Church camps — Camp Menesetung on Lake Huron north of Goderich, and Camp Bimini, near Stratford. HEARUAND CREDIT UNION WOODSLEE CREDIT UNION Divisions of United Communities Credit Union Limited Board Nominees (Heartland Region) Carl Bolton Farm Owner & Operator Bill Carson Retired Commercial Account Manager of Heartland Credit Union J. Murray Taylor President of Taylor Poultry Farms Board Nominees (Woodslee Region) John Thomas (Tom) Fuerth Consultant Dennis Hogan Retired Shipping Supervisor, H.J. Heinz Kirk Walstedt Lawyer, Sole Practitioner J Your Vote Counts! Come out and cast your vote for your United Communities Credit Union Board of Directors. Elections will be completed by in -branch voting only from March 31 through April 10, 2008 inclusive as allowed by bylaw. Visit your local branch or check online for candidate profiles and video interviews. Annual General Meeting The 2nd Annual Meeting of United Communities Credit Union Limited will be held in both regions on the following dates: Heartland Region Monday, April 14, 2008 at Elma Memorial Community Centre Atwood, Ontario Woodslee Region Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at St. John Parish Hall Woodslee, Ontario Dinner start time: 6:00 pm Meeting start time: 7:00 pm For dinner planning, attendance must be confirmed in advance. Please register by contacting your branch or by calling Luciana Pannunzio at (519) 776-7391, or email her at luciana.pannunzio@uccul.com, or by calling 1-800-492-9492 by Monday, April 7, 2008. For the purpose of receiving reports and financial statements for the year ending December 31st, 2007; appointing auditors; and the transacting of all other business of an Annual Meeting, as outlined on the agenda for the meeting. Pursuant to section 7.14 of United Communities Credit Union Limited by-laws, no other business may be considered at this meeting. 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