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The Lucknow Sentinel, 2015-11-04, Page 5Wednesday, November 4, 2015 • Lucknow Sentinel 5 comment www.lucknowsentinel.com Huron County EMS launches 'First Aid for the Hungry' 11 Annual food drive aims to beat last year's total of 65881bs of food Submitted Huron County EMS is once again rolling into action this November to collect non-perishable food items in support of local food banks. The "First Aid for the Hungry" campaign runs through- out the month of Novem- ber with events scheduled to take place between 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at a different location each week according to the following schedule: Saturday, November 7, Exeter, Hans- en's Independent; Satur- day, November 14, Clin- ton, Foodland; Saturday, November 21, Wingham, Valumart; Saturday, November 28, Goderich, Zehrs & Walmart. During each event, para- medics will be on hand to give tours of an ambulance and answer questions from the visiting public about their job. "Going into the holiday season, there is a real need for non-perishable food items, so we're call- ing on the public to help," said Jeff Horseman, Acting Chief for Huron County Emergency Services. "These events are also a great opportunity for the public to meet members of our paramedic team and learn about the tools and skills we use every day to serve our communities." To read the stories and see pictures of Huron County responding to the cam- paign's call -to -action, check out the Huron County EMS Facebook page. Lucknow Library movie night Grant Robertson Lucknow Branch, Bruce County Library Hello All. Coming up on Wednesday, November 4 at 6:30 p.m., will be our next showing in our free movie series. This week's movie will be "Big Eyes" star- ring Amy Adams. In San Francisco in the 1950s, Margaret was a woman trying to make it on her own after leaving her husband with only her daughter and her paintings. She meets gregarious ladies' man and fellow painter Wal- ter Keane in a park while she was struggling to make an impact with her drawings of children with big eyes. The two quickly become a pair with outgoing Walter selling their paintings and quiet Margaret holed up at home painting even more children with big eyes. But Walter's actually selling her paintings as his own. A clash of finan- cial success and critical fail- ure soon sends Margaret reeling in her life of lies. With Walter still living the high life, Margaret's going to have letter to the editor CHAMP Operation Legacy Dear Editor: I am a graduate of The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program, and its Operation Legacy, which is made up of members and graduates of CHAMP who are dedicated to teaching the younger generation about the importance of remembrance. Amputee veterans started The War Amps nearly 100 years ago, and later created CHAMP to share their knowledge and assistance with us. Operation Legacy allows us to honour them and carry their legacy into the future. This year marks the 70th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. On Remembrance Day, it is important for Canadians to reflect on the significance of this anniversary and the sacri- fices made so we could lead better lives. Operation Legacy has given me the privilege to participate in many events that will always stay in my to try making it on her own again and re-claiming her name and her paintings. It looks like an interesting movie- here's the trailer for a bit more detail. https:// youtu.be/2xD9uT1h5hI. This will be our second last movie before the New Year so we hope to see you there. The last movie of 2015 will be "Testament of Youth" held on November 18. It is a movie based on the World War One memoir by Vera Brittain. Grant heart. I cherish the times I get to talk with honourable veterans because hearing their stories first-hand makes me appreciate how hard they fought for our country. I am honoured to pass on the torch of remem- brance to younger genera- tions, so they too can be proud to live in this amazing country. Sincerely, Celeste Blanchard, 19 Operation Leg- acy Member, Ottawa lucknowsentinel.com Purple Grove WI The October meeting of the Purple Grove W I was held at the Community Cen- tre. Hostess Marilyn Reid had the Centre decorated very appropriately in fall col- ours. This was our Remem- brance meeting (a tad early, but started us thinking again of how much we owe our veterans). Maureen Collins read the Scripture. The Roll Call "How to keep Remembrance Day meaningful to future genera- tions" was answered by members and guests. Mari- lyn introduced our speaker Keith Davidson. Before the meeting commenced Keith played a tribute to Aurel and Lynn Armstrong on his bag- pipes which was appreciated by everyone present. Keith talked about his strong ties with the Women's Institute in Kemble and the cairn that was installed honouring the WI. Keith then reported on the trip that the Scottish Pipe Band took to the Nether- lands last May to honour the 70th anniversary of the Lib- eration of the Netherlands, WW 2. The group was so honoured to be on the same plane as the ninety-year- old+ veterans. This was a ten day trip. Keith also spoke of the strong ties we have with the former Queen Julianna and her family. The tour group were honoured everywhere they went because of the deeds of the Canadian troops after the war. It was so good to hear Keith's perspec- tive of their trip and to be reminded again of how for- tunate we are that we live in a free country. Deanna Scott thanked Keith for his inform- ative talk and presented him with a gift. Lunch was served by Janet Nixon and Cheryl Bridge and also donated by Donna Swann. This gave the ladies a chance to ask Keith some questions about the trip. We then had our business meeting. The 4-H 100th anniversary celebration was talked about, as well as the W I Rally to be held October 22. The Ripley Fall Fair Booth was discussed and members volunteered to help out, and to bring pies Thanks to everyone from our Institute and the Reid's Corners Institute for another successful booth. The Grey -Bruce area con- vention report was given by Janet N, Janet Rhody and Marilyn R. We received a letter of thanks for the day our ladies gave to the Bruce County Museum. A lengthy Board restructuring survey was read and discussed. Marilyn and Janet R will compile the news for our local newspapers for the month of October. We are all looking forward to our November 4 meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Commu- nity Centre. It will be good to hear Nancy Ackert sharing about the new and old regu- lations in Estate Planning. Submitted Photo For the fourth year in a row the Lucknow & District Kinsmen have generously donated $10,000 towards the Wingham & District Hospital Foundation's Radiothon project. The donation comes from the proceeds of the Kinsmen's annual fundraising events, such as Strawberry Summerfest and the sold out Music in the Fields festival which took place in August. The donation will go towards the Foundation's goal of raising $95,000 for the purchase of Operating Room Equipment. Currently, the WDH Foundation has received a total of $63,000 in pledges towards that goal. The Kinsmen have also supported the Goderich Hospital Radiothon project.