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The Times Advocate, 2008-05-28, Page 27Wednesday, May 28, 2008 Times -Advocate 27 Hospital Auxiliary pays tribute Special honours —The South Huron Hospital Auxiliary paid tribute at its May 13 meeting to some of its dedicated and long -serving members. Grace Adkins, left, and Ada Dinney, sec- ond from left, were both given local life memberships.Adkins was honoured for "making an outstanding difference to the success of the South Huron Hospital Auxiliary." Adkins is a dedicated member of the Auxiliary who sits on the quilt committee, quilts on the fundrais- ing quilts and helps sell tickets. She has also done much volunteering for the gift shop. Dinney has been a member of the Auxiliary for over 40 years and has served as president, vice-president, treasurer and assis- tant treasurer and has worked on many committees. She also recently volunteered to help in the hospital during renovations.The auxiliary also paid tribute to the late Agnes Aunger, who received an honourary membership with the Auxiliary. Aunger was an Auxiliary member for over 20 years serving as presi- dent and on many committees.A registered nurse, in the mid- 1980s Aunger took on the task of conven- ing the teen volunteers, at the time called "candy stripers"Aunger is represented above by her husband Peter, second from right, and daugh- ter Monique Mcllhangey, far right.At left, Maxine Sereda was recognized for her work on the newsletter, which is being discontinued.At right isVerla Russell, who has been cho- sen as president of Region 2 for the next two years. (photos/Scott Nixon) 4-H discuss calf breaking tips By Janelle Clarke EXETER — The South Huron Beef Club met at Andrea Hern's farm on Mon., May 12. The roll call question was "what is a calf breaking tip or how far along is your calf in the breaking process?" Breaking and leading your calf was the topic of the meeting. Practical demonstrations The group went out to the barn where Katie and Andrea dis- cussed and demonstrated the quick release knot, halter breaking, prop- er placement of the halter, walking your calf and using a show stick to place the calfs feet properly. Then the club members went inside to begin planning a brochure/ad as if they were going to sell their calf. The ad for each member's calf is going to be put together to make a book for achievement day. The rough copy is due at the next meeting on June 26. This meeting is a joint judging meeting with the local dairy club and will be held at Gardners and then Vinks farms at 7:30 p.m. Members please remember to bring your judging handbook to the meet- ing. Successful year for Women's Institute EXETER - Crediton Women's Institute hosted the Huron South Annual meeting at Riverview Estates Club House on May 15. President Lois GM chaired the meet- ing. Several guests from Huron West, Huron Perth and Perth South were present and brought greet- ings. London area president Anne Innis conducted the Ratification of District Directors and installed the Officers for 2008-2009. Marjorie Johns delivered a humourous monologue about being lonesome. A thoughtful memorial service was conducted by Hurondale members. An empty rocking chair and an inspiring mes- sage was read to make this a mean- ingful time. WI volunteer their time It was reported that Women's Institute members had accumulated 5,000 volunteer hours in the 2007- 2008 year. A story written by Delight Rath, Grand Bend Women's Institute and published in the book, "Fighting for Home and Country" was read. The interesting story was about Delight working in Harrow and dealing with the effects of war. Elaine Wardle and Marilyn Pym gave readings. Ruth Gourley, area voting dele- gate brought greetings and a report from London area. The 2009 Annual Meeting will be held in Grand Bend on May 23. Several door prizes were awarded. Refreshments and social time con- cluded the evening. Officers for Huron South District are: president Lois Gill, secretary Jane Dearing, treasurer Marilyn P• "Rebels with a Cause" in Exeter EXETER — The walls are coming down in Huron County and the youth group "Rebels with a Cause" is gearing up to celebrate. The anti-smoking group is in Exeter at the parkette beside the Bank of Montreal at 10:15 a.m. On May 31 the display ban on tobacco products takes effect in Ontario. "Rebels with a Cause" Peer Leader Mandy Eveland says, "This is the day that the powerwalls of the tobacco industry come tumbling down." Powerwalls are the big wall of tobacco industry products behind the cashier at gas stations and con- venience store and some grocery stores. Eveland says, "Powerwalls are one of the last ways that the tobac- co industry can advertise their products directly to youth. We're taking the power away from the tobacco industry and giving the power back to youth. A new gener- ation of children can go grow up without being influenced by the tobacco industry." Youth members of "Rebels with a Cause" will be travelling around Huron County May 31, World No Tobacco Day. They are chalking messages and setting up displays to involve and educate the public about why it is important that the powerwalls are coming down. Pride of Huron Rebekah meet EXETER - At the meeting on June 4 we will drape the charter. Officers will wear white. We will also be cele- brating our birthday that night. We are invited to Royalty lodge in Forest on June 3. The meeting will be preceded by a pot luck supper. If you want to go please phone Sis. Marie Broom. POLICE BRIEF Youth arrested after cyber threats CENTRAL HURON — Three females are now facing criminal charges over problems concerning a young male. On May 21 shortly after 9 a.m., Huron OPP officers were called to St. Anne's Catholic Secondary School in Clinton in response to a report of an assault that had occurred within the school confines Investigation revealed that a 16 -year-old South Huron female was upset with another female who had allegedly paid too much attention to a particular male. The South Huron female then recruited two other females to assist in a planned assault on the victim. The two co - accused include a 15 -year-old South Huron female and a 16 -year-old Central Huron female. None can be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. As a result of the investigation, the 15- year-old is facing one count of assault and one count of conspiracy to commit an indictable offence. The 16- year-old from South Huron is facing one count of assault, one count of conspiracy to commit an indictable offence and one count of breaching probation. The 16 -year-old Central Huron female is facing one count of assault. Court dates are Sept. 11 in Goderich Youth Court. Model search coming to Grand Bend GRAND BEND — Model Studio Co. is launching a scouting tour in Southern Ontario beginning Saturday on the beach in Grand Bend. The finals wrap up in Grand Bend at the Oakwood Inn Aug. 17. The model search is led by international model agent Anita Norris, a for- mer director of scouting for the Wilhelmina Network with offices in New York, L.A. and Miami. She is one of the stars of the TV show "The Agency," a reality series based on a New York model agency. Norris has been scouting models worldwide for the past 11 years and has a roster of successful clients, including top male model Gabriel Aubry from Calvin Klein fame plus many oth- ers. Norris is the owner of Model Studio Co. in London. "We have scouted models throughout the world but Ontario is our home base now and we know that there is a significant pool of talent in the small towns and cities of Ontario," says Norris, adding, "Many top models have originated from this region and we have every intention of building on that reputa- tion." With Norris' international connections, she has invited key agents to join the panel of judges at the final event. Agencies from Canada, the United States, Europe and Asia will be in Grand Bend giving finalists an opportunity to make the connections that will jump start their career. One male and one female will be selected as the over- all winners and receive a prize that includes a photo shoot with a top Canadian photographer. The Beach Tour 2008 Kiosk will be found at many major summer events including Sunfest in London, Bayfest in Sarnia, Beachfest in Wasaga and with the "Not So Pro" beach volleyball events in Grand Bend and Wasaga. Every Thursday night the model search will be part of the Summer Beach party at London's Taphouse. Interested people from 13- 25 years can apply online or come to the events to enter at a cost of $40. All entries will be reviewed by an industry panel for selection to the August finals. More information, sched- ule of events and entry forms can be found at www.thegreatcanadian- modelsearch.com or e-mail at info@thegreatcanadian- modelsearch.com or contact Norris at 519-933-0845. Big Bike Ride in Grand Bend Saturday GRAND BEND — The Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario is holding a local Big Bike Ride Event in Grand Bend Saturday. Two groups are participat- ing. Each group will ride the Foundation's 30 -seat Big Bike on a short route in Grand Bend. One of these two groups is made up of a group of "young" seniors from Grand Cove Estates. The community is invited to come down and cheer both sets of riders along the way, and make additional dona- tions during the rides. The group is expected to ride at 10 a.m., starting from down near the beach on Main Street and going to the Sobeys parking lot and back again, with the other group to start around 11 a.m.