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Home My WebLink AboutThe Times Advocate, 2008-08-06, Page 13Wednesday, August 6, 2008 Times–Advocate 13 "Singin' in the rain" Birthday celebration —A group of local children, including children from the Huron County for Children of Chernobyl group celebrated Belarus's Olga Filinskaya's birthday recently by singing at the top of their lungs while dancing in circles in the rain.Above are Kristina Kastuchenka of Belarus, Mandy Eveland of Exeter,AlexandraTeresh of Belarus, Filinskaya, Natasha Andala of Belarus and and Sarah Dolmage of Harpurhey. The children of Chernobyl returned home on the weekend. (photo/submitted) Infrastructure tour Lucan Biddulph facilities — Members of Lucan Biddulph council toured several areas in the municipality July 31, including the Lucan Community Memorial Centre, the new subdivisions and the Lucan and Granton Wastewater treatment plants. Lucan Biddulph Coun.AlexWestman says,"I was very pleased to see how well maintained and operated the township facilities are. Clearly we are very fortunate in Lucan Biddulph to have staff that are both dedicated and skilled in their work." Above, the group tours the refrigeration room at the arena. From left are part-time bylaw officer Craig Kennedy, administrator -clerk Ron Reymer, Coun.Wayne Hall, Lucan Biddulph public works manager Steve McAuley, Deputy Mayor Perry Caskanette and Mayor Tom McLaughlin. Not pictured are Coun.Westman, Coun. Paul Hodgins and arena manager Ken Needham.Westman says,"The wastewater treatment plants were clean and run- ning very efficiently thanks to Bob Thompson and his staff.All in all it was a very good tour. I think our community is very fortunate to have such well operated and well equipped facilities. Ours is a small community and our taxes are low by comparison to other communities in our region yet we have much more to offer." (photo/submitted) Queensway residents stay cool with ice cream HENSALL — Queensway residents have been enjoying lots of outdoor opportuni- ties recently with a barbecue supper Thursday evening in the courtyard and a trip to St. Christopher's Beach in Goderich for a noon meal of Kentucky Fried Chicken on Friday. Thank you to volun- teer Andy Bilcke for barbecuing at the Thursday evening pro- gram and student vol- unteer Lori Taylor for assisting. Volunteer Edna Deitz helped with the trip to Goderich. Kippen UCW provid- ed assistance and prizes for the Monday afternoon bingo games, finishing up their com- mitment for July. We very much appreciate these ladies who take responsibility for two months of bingo games each year. Rev. John Trembulak of Zion Lutheran Church in Dashwood led worship Tuesday morning with Belva Fuss as volunteer pianist and Donna Smale assisting Residents. In the afternoon an ice cream parlour was held outdoors with res- idents choosing from caramel, chocolate, cherries, bananas, sprinkles and whipped toppings for their ice- cream sundaes. When in doubt all were cho- sen at this tasty but fat- tening program held each Tuesday after- noon in July and August. Wednesday morning registered music thera- pist Lisa Stewart directed Chime Choir, leading the residents through several famil- iar tunes. The group is quite proud of their skills that are improving weekly. In the after- noon euchre enthusi- asts gathered for some healthy competition. Residents benefited from their regular morning exercise pro- gram with Mandi throughout the week with a couple of ses- sions held outdoors on the deck. Coming events • Wed., Aug. 6, — 7 p.m., Memorial Service with Rev. Marybeth Wilson; • Sun., Aug. 10 — 2 p.m., Tea Party with Sharon. • Sun., Aug. 24 — Retirement Home Family and Friends Barbecue Sallows Gallery offers programs GODERICI-1 — This summer the Reuben R. Sallows Gallery of Goderich is presenting educational programs for children ages six to 12 years old. Four different and exciting after- noon programs will be offered throughout the month of August. The Time Travel Trek Aug. 5 includes activities like a time travel treasure hunt, photo charades, pio- neer and settler games, solar print craft and other activities which focus around the stories and history cap- tured within Sallows photographs. The Camera Concert Aug. 12 is a performing arts program that com- bines drama, the visual arts and Sallows photographs, as participants create their own shadow puppets and participate in a shadow puppet performance. Pioneer Arts Aug. 19 is a visual art program that explores the history captured in Sallows art through hands-on activities, games and crafts. Sallows' Science Spectacular Aug. 26 is a fascinating and interactive program that explores the science of Sallows art. Participants create their own pinhole cameras and experi- ment with hand tinting photographs. Each program runs from 1 to 3 p.m. and is $2 per child. The gallery is located on the mez- zanine level of the Goderich Public Library at 52 Montreal St. and can be reached at sallowsgallery@huroncounty.ca or 519-524-9261. Register today as spaces are limit- ed to 15 participants per program. New participant welcomed EXETER — Throughout the month of July, keyboard musi- cians were Ruth Insley and Josie Ryckman. On July 8 we had musical entertainment from Audrey Haugh. Draw prizes were won by Annie Jean Johns, Audrey MacGregor and Mavis Atthill. Murray Christie and Mary F. Dow played the saxophone and keyboard on July 15th. We sang Happy Birthday to Murray Christie who was going to celebrate his 91st birthday the next day. Prizes were won by Iva Blair, Audrey MacDonald and Don Adams. On July 22, we had musical entertainment from Harvey Smith and his friends. Prizes were won by Irene Blackwell, Kay Cockwill and a guest from Queensway Retirement Home. Faye welcomed all the guests who came out from Queensway. Marlene Mathers sang for us on July 29. Prizes were won by Frances Ayotte, Liz Adams, Ghislaine Wydoogie and Olive Thompson. Faye wel- comed a new partici- pant Olive Ferguson. Faye and Marg attended the open house for Riverview Estates this past week. We would like to con- gratulate them on the wonderful use of their grant money. The club house looks fantastic. Congratulations on a job well done. Foot care Foot care appoint- ments can be made by contacting 235-0258. The next appointment dates will be on Aug. 5 / 19 and again on Sept. 2/16. 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