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The Times Advocate, 2008-09-24, Page 14Wednesday, September 24, 2008 Times–Advocate 13 Pet safety Student leaders — The Zurich Public student council and grade representatives have been selected for the year. In front from left are treasurer Madeline Ainslie, Grade 8- Skylagh Robinson, Grade 4-Zach Gingerich, Grade 4 -Connor Brand, Grade 5 -Devon Steckle and Grade 6 -Cody Merner. Back: deputy prime minister Kelsey Brand, prime min- ister Nicole Dunn, secretaryValerie Steckle, Grade 7 -Mitch Dietrich and Grade 8 -Drew Wood. Missing are recreation minister Kelsey Becker and Grade 6 representative McCallum Bourne. (photo/Pat Bolen) Young Eagles grounded again By Pat Bolen TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF EXETER — "It's better to be on the ground wishing you were up than up there wishing you were on the ground." That was the opinion of Exeter pilot and Young Eagles organizer John Biemers, after bad weather again forced the cancellation of the Young Eagles Day at Sexsmith Airport on Sept. 13. The event was to have seen pilots at the airport take children up for their first flight as part of the Young Eagles program to introduce children to avia- tion. Biemers said visual flight rules most of the planes and pilots at the airport fly under require a 1,000 foot ceiling and three mile horizontal visibility. Biemers and fellow pilot and organizer Wayne Steeper said the planned event received tremendous support from the community and several groups have approached the pilots to support it. Biemers said there were 120 kids reg- istered to fly with more expected, but all the applications will be kept and the children will be contacted next May or June. For more information on the program, check www.youngeagles.org Oxygen masks —The Exeter Animal Hospital recently donated to the Exeter fire department three specialized oxygen masks for resus- citating pets in an emergency. Pictured above, veterinarian Dr. Ellen Shapiro presents the masks to Exeter station Capt. Jeff Musser.The masks include one for small dogs, one for large dogs and one for cats. (photo/submitted) All it takes is a smile to show you care. Staying on the ground — From left, Brent Crawford, Jeremy McCann and Connor McCann were among the kids hoping to get a ride with pilot John Biemers on Sept. 13 dur- ing the Young Eagles day at Sexsmith Airport outside Exeter, but bad weather again forced the cancellation of the event. (photo/Pat Bolen) WHY ARRANGE A FUNERAL IN ADVANCE? Three important reasons come to mind. Pre -planning permits free choice, makes one's wishes known and does away with any possible disagreement among the bereaved as to what to do and how much to spend. In effect, one eases the burden placed on the immediate family - in terms of both the proper course of action to follow and the peace of mind in knowing that arrangements have been made in advance. We'll respect your wishes. & Ya. Funeral Home 118 Main St, Dashwood • 519-237-3532 • Fax: 237-3191 E-mail: hoffmans@hay.net • www.hoffmanfuneralhome.com The Smile Cookies are back, and they're happier than ever. This week, buy a special chocolate chunk Smile Cookie for just $ I.00 each, and we'll donate entire proceeds to the South Huron Hospital Association. jocKki Tcs4►1iattom T4 ogether With You, Making Good Things Happen. © Tim Horton