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Red Cross holds info night
The local branch of the Canadian
Red Cross for Perth and Huron
Counties has received an increase in
phone inquiries from community
members about wanting to assist
with the disasters from the recent
hurricanes in the Caribbean.
As a result of these inquiries, the
Canadian Red Cross is having an
information night on Monday, Oct.
25 from 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. at 100
Gordon St., Stratford to provide an
opportunity to the community to
learn from a trained Red Cross
volunteer about the extensive
training process and experience a
Red Cross volunteer must have prior
to being deployed about local
disaster services and the training
required to volunteer within the
disaster services program.
The Red Cross must always be
prepared to respond when a disaster
strikes locally, nationally and/or
internationally. Therefore, it is
important that disaster services
volunteers have extensive training in
order that the Red Cross can respond
efficiently and effectively.
The following training
opportunities are available to Red
Cross volunteers: Personal Disaster
Assistance, Reception Centre and
Shelter Management, Registration
and Inquiry, Personal Services and
Resource Management. The
uniqueness of these training
opportunities also provides
individuals skills and knowledge that
are transferrable to other aspects of
his/her personal or daily work life.
These transferable skills include
such aspects as understanding how
people can reduce injury and save
the lives of family, friends and/or co-
workers in the event of a disaster.
As environmental conditions
change, it is increasing the potential
for weather disasters to occur in
local areas. The Red Cross is
prepared to respond to disasters in
our local communities, but to be
better equipped, the local branch of
the Canadian Red Cross is
encouraging community members to
volunteer within the disaster services
program.
"A disaster can strike any of us ...
and any of our communities. It is not
a question of whether, but a question
of when and where," says Tina
Smith, community services co-
ordinator.
Experiences, such as the recent
floods in Peterborough, the
provincial black-out of August 2003,
the Stratford flood of 2002, the
Guelph Tornado and chemical spill,
the ice storm in Quebec, and the
Saguenay and Manitoba floods,
prove that Canada is not immune to
disasters. Even the effects of small
scale disasters such as house fires,
explosions'and gas leaks can be just
as devastating to its victims as any
major catastrophe. People faced with
being forced from their homes, the
risk of losing their loved ones, their
possessions and their security feel a
sense of helplessness.
The Red Cross has utilized its
disaster response expertise in various
emergency situations in the last five
years. For example, the
Peterborough flood during the
summer of 2004. 315 volunteers
Carver
wins
at show
Local carver, Jason Lucio, did
well at the Woodstock Wood Show.
Luck), for his Sara Rail display,
won first place and best in show. His
rose-breasted grosbeak go; second
and the green-winged teal duck got
third.
from all over the province of Ontario
provided 2,519 hours of services to
assist those individuals from the
4,000 homes affected by flooding. In
the 2002 Stratford floods, the Red
Cross provided food, clothing and
shelter.
As well, a reception centre was
available for hundreds of- residents
seeking advice and volunteers went
door to door providing information
on recovery and updates from the
municipality. The Red Cross's ability
to respond quickly for a sustained
period was employed during the
reception of more than 5,000
Kosovar refugees at seven Canadian
Armed Forces bases in Ontario and
the Maritimes. .
Red Cross co-ordinated the efforts
of more than 4,000 volunteers plus
offers of assistance, volunteers and
donations from agencies and
charities for more than three months
in an operation that ran 24 hours a
day, seven days a week.
Consequently, these past disasters
increasingly prove that it is
imperative that local branches of the
Canadian Red Cross look for
volunteers that will provide
assistance during disaster situations.
Call 519-273-9339 or 1-877-528-
8802 with any questions.
FROM AUBURN
4-H meets
On Friday, Sept. 24, Wawaliosh 4-
H began its new club, Healthy
Eating Around the clock.
Kristina Drennan was named the
president, with Reba Jefferson as
vice.
It was decided that members
would summarize their own
meetings, and Sophie Jefferson
would be the press reporter. Ellen
Jefferson was elected treasurer.
June Robinson then reviewed the
basic of cooking, mentioning
measuring and safety.
The club broke into groups of two
to begin their dishes. Loretta
ThoMpson and Megan Higgins
started to blend together fruit
smoothies, while Shawn Boyle and
Melissa Higgins mixed up a batch
of oatmeal pancakes. Kristine
Drennan and Reba Jefferson
rounded off the breakfast dish with
cheese strata.
The lunch dishes were cooked at
the same time. Ellen Jefferson and
Melissa Boyle put together pizza
loaf and later, most members
contributed to the stirring of some
quick and easy fish chowder.
While the recipes were cooking,
Mary Ellen Foran talked about safe
food handling, packing your lunch
and the different ways to add variety
to sandwiches.
Then all the members trooped
back to the kitchen to try all the new
dishes. Everyone enjoyed the
pancakes, but there were mixed
reactions about the rest of the new
food,
GLENDA DARLENE VINCENT
On Monday, Sept. 27, 2004, with
her family in her heart, Glenda
Darlene Vincent of Londesborough,
was called home after a courageous
and spirited battle with cancer.
Darlene, who was in her 48th
year, leaves behind her loving
husband Doug Vincent; her children
Jeff Vincent of Lucknow, Greg and
Julie McClinchey of Ottawa and
Tammy Vincent and Al Squires of
Londesborough. She will also be
missed by parents Willis and Marie
Bromley of Blyth, mother-in-law
Annie Vincent of -Clinton and her
siblings Donna and Ron Crich of
Lucknow, Dianne and Mike
Nicholson of Lucknow, Bev
Bromley and Linda Brindley of
Londesborough, Steve and Joanne
Bromley of Auburn, Clare and
Wilma Vincent of Londesboro, Jack
,and Anne Vincent of Auburn and
Mai)/ Lou Vincent of Windsor.
Additionally, Michael, Malcolm
and Sadie, Darlene's precious
angels, will forever miss their
grandmother's warm and loving
embrace. - -•
Darlene will also be sorely missed
by -many_ nieces, nephews, friends
,.and neighbours.
She was predeceased by her son
Mike and father-in-law Norman.
All who encountered Darlene
knew of her unique zest for life and
of her intense love for those around
her. Her unique brand of humour,
her determination, her drive to
better her community, her love of
family and her philosophy of
putting others' needs ahead of her
own have been forever imprinted on
those who knew her.
Her family and friends will
always remember their time
together with fondness and
adoration. She will be sadly missed
,but forever remembered.
MERLE MILO WOOD
Milo Wood of Goderich, passed
away at his residence on
Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2004.
Born in Listowel on May 13,
1964, Milo was 40 years of age.
He was the husband of Karla
(Durling) Wood and dear son of
Eileen Gill and husband George of
Ethel and Merle Larson of Gorrie.
He was the dear father of Amanda,
Jessie and Adam V1 ood and dear
brother of Melinda McCrae and
husband Tony of Stanford,
Connecticut, Dan Woods and wife
Gail of Chesley and Daren Woods
and wife Julie of Wingham. Milo
was the loving uncle of Natasha,
Aubyn, Courtney, Matthew, Travis
and Luke.
Friends were received by the
family two hours prior to the funeral
service conducted at the Schimanski
Family Funeral Home, Brussels, on
Sunday, Oct. 3 at 2 p.m. with Rev.
Joan Golden of Ethel United
Church officiating.
Cremation to follow.
As an expression of sympathy,
memorial donations were made to
the charity of one's choice.
ALEX KEFFER
Alex Keffer of Brussels, passed
away at his residence on Monday,
Oct. 4, 2004.
Born in Bluevale on Nov. I, 1934,
Alex was 69 years of age.
He was the beloved husband of
Eva (Zacharias) Keffer. Alex was
the dear father of Debbie Cloakey
and husband Richard White, and
Rhonda Fischer and husband Bruce,
all of Brussels. He was the dear
brother of 'Rita Morrison of
Fullarton. Alex was also loved by
his grandchildren Julie and Cheryl
Cloakey and Marc and Cassie
Fischer and great-grandchildren
Shaelynn and Nathan. He was the
dear friend and employee of Gerry
and Anne Ryan of Walton.
Alex was predeceased by his
parents Wilfred and Marjorie.
At Alex's request there will be no
visitation or funeral service.
Cremation has taken place with
interment to be at Mt. Pleasant
Cemetery, Ethel.
Arrangements were 'entrusted to
the Schimanski Family Funeral
Home, Brussels.
•
A cemetery is a history of
people, a perpetual record of
yesterday and a sanctuary of
peace and quiet today. A
cemetery exists because every
life is worth loving and
remembering - always
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THE HEART-HEALTHY
TOP TEN LIST
(NC)-While there's no such thing
as a "miracle food," there are
certain foods that everyone should
try to eat more of - fruit,
vegetables, legumes, and whole
grains. Terrific for heart health,
they provide nutrients such as
vitamins, beta carotene, lycopene,
plant sterols, folic acid, and fibre.
1. Broccoli. For vitamin C, beta
carotene, folic acid.
2. Cantaloupe. For vitamins A
and C and beta carotene.
3. Beans or legumes. For protein,
iron, plant sterols, folic acid, and
fibre.
4. Sweet Potatoes. For vitamins
A and C, beta carotene,
potassium, and fibre.
5. Salmon, tuna, rainbow trout.
For omega-3 fatty acids.
6. Spinach, kale, swiss chard.
For vitamins A and C, beta
carotene, calcium, folic acid, and
fibre.
7. Oranges. For vitamin C, folic
acid, and fibre.
8. Tomatoes. For lycopene.
9. Wholegrain breads and cereals.
For vitamin B and fibre.
10. Soybeans and soy products.
For B vitamins, isoflavones, and
plant sterols.
- News Canada
Obituaries
For a cause
Joan Bordash and Norma Royer, daughters of the late Jim
and Evelyn Mair of Brussels participated in the Weekend to
End Breast Cancer held in Toronto on Sept. 11 and 12.
Along with Nancy Johnston and Mary Lou Ackerman, their
team, which was called Going For Bust, raised $12,000 to
• support Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation. A total of
4,565 people walked 60 kms over the two days and raised
a total of $14,700 which will be invested in programs to
better understand, treat and beat breast cancer. More
information can be found at www.endcancer.ca. The two
women acknowledge the support of the many friends in
Brussels who helped them in their fundraising efforts. (Photo
submitted)