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Times Advocate, 1999-09-29, Page 3dtta'Setiltember• 29, 1999 Exeter tirtitsLadvacatet 3 In the News Picking up a deal L.)rry Price, left, and Brigitte DuBarry, both of Huron Park, look at some albums ld other items at the Exeter Legion Breakfast and Yard Sale on Saturday morn-- ing.The fund-raising event was put on by the Exeter Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Givethegiftoflifethis Monday at Exeter clinic EXETER -- Be generous by giving blood at the Canadian Blood Services clinic at South Huron District High School Oct. 4 from 2-4 p.m. or 5:30- 8:30 p.m. London Blood Services Centre organizer - recruiter Suzanne Barron said this clinic's goal is to collect 150 blood units. She is confident the clinic will make a strong dash towards the goal since high school students will be participating. Those planning to attend the clinic need to bring identification with a signature or a photo like a -driver's= -licence or health card. Donors must be age 17 or older (first time donors must be between 17 and 64), weigh 110 lbs or more and be in good general health. Those with recent body, piercings must wait 12 months before giving blood. Those who have either visited the U.K. or have lived there a total of six months or more since 1980 are ineligible to donate due to the 'Mad Cow' disease scare. Giving blood takes about 45 minutes including the screening questions and nth a donation. The Exeter blood clinic is sponsored by the Protest in Grand ()z)ve cancelled GRAND BEND — A planned protest that would have seen Grand Cove residents picketing in front of the subdivision on Hwy. 21 has been cancelled. Cove resident Don Overholt, who has spoken publicly against what he calls unfair rent rates in the land lease subdivision, said he is instead trying to persuade the government to change policy in order to protect seniors. Overholt told the T -A last week he consulted with residents from Willmont Creek, in Newcastle, Ont., who staged a demonstration two years ago. They told Overholt he was better off trying to pressure change from the government. As the T -A previously reported, Overholt is upset at what he calls inconsistent and unfair rent rates in the land -lease community. Overholt said he will be focgssing on getting the government to ensure rent rates are stabilized, more real estate agencies are allowed into the Cove to provide true market value for homes, and that the Cove is defined as a "mod- ular home" subdivision and not a "mobile park", since the homes are not on wheels but sit on cement. Overholt has several other improvements he would like to see the government implement and said he is beginning to hold meet- ings with other residents to inform them of his plans. Despite his complaints about Grand Cove's management, Overholt says the subdivision is in a good location for seniors because it's within Walking distance of Grand Bend. He also adds he's getting more support all the time from other Grand Cove residents. Kinsmen to refurbish playground, ball diamond HENSALL - The Kinsmen Club of Hensall held their first regular meeting of the 1999-2000 season on Sept. 7 at the Kozy Korner Restaurant, Hensall with President Marvin Taylor in the chair. Donations: Crohn's and Colitis $50.; Mothers Against Drunk Driving $50.; Kidney Foundation of Canada $50.; Multiple Sclerosis Society $50.; Ontario Special Olympics $50.; Lung Association $50.; Easter Seal Society $50.; Canadian Red Cross $50.; Vanastra Recreation Centre $1500.; Hensall Sherwood Hockey Team $350.; Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario $50. Hensall Legion $50. Business Hensall Kinsmen, Hensall Kinettes and the Hensall Parks Board are participating in the Molson Local Heroes Project. On Oct. 2, a work party will be held at the Hensall Arena to refurbish the playground and ball dia- mond. Plans are being made for the annual Kinsmen Christmas Cash Draw. Raffle winners were: Marvin Taylor, Neil McAllister, Mike Graham, John Bell, and Steve Knight. Past President Neil McAllister was awarded a plaque in recognition for service as President of the Kinsmen Club of Hensall for the past three years. POLICE BRIEFS • POLICE BRIEFS HURON COUNTY — If you don't already do the smart thing while driving, you better learn by Oct. 2. The Huron OPP will be out in force on Oct. 2 as part of the annual Operation Impact cam- Paign• Started in '91, Operation Impact is a 24- hour national road safety campaign sponsored by the Traffic Committee of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police. The aim of the cam- paign is to make Ontario's roads the safest in the world by curbing high- risk collision behaviour. The two most important themes the Huron OPP will be underlining are the proper use of a,seat- belt (the most effective way to save your life behind the wheel) and that the drinking driver is the greatest threat to public safety. On Oct. 2, Huron County police officers` will be out to enforce the use of seat- belts and find those dri- vers whom continually drink while driving. Exeter Rebekahs and Oddfellows. For more information on the clinic, call the London Centre at 681- 6781. Ask for ext. 264 for general information or ask for nursing for med- ical information. Casey's Lawn Care 235-1885 Serving Exeter for 14 years -41Ser -w Welcome to our Open House at Sarin Sational Sat., Oct. 2, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Jen Osborn Manager professional hair stylist of salon - men, women and children welcome Stephanie ; Ouerholt Certified Electrologist an Esthetician and Nail Technician Lois Raynor: Aromatherapy massage, reflexology, polarity and reiki. For your convenience we have a tanning salon Book an appointment with Jen and receive 10% off colour. cut and style for month of October Refreshments, door prices and complimentary pocket calendar book We offer quiet, professional, personal atmosphere for our customers. 9891 Parkuiew Cres., Grand Bend 238-6995 9, PtalA ko, What a wonderful feelingofpride to have been part of such an incredible event in our county. The international Plowing Match is an honourable undertaking in itself and to pull it off with such class is a huge compliment to the many hands of the volunteers involved. We would like to express a special THANK YOU to - everyone that supported us by purchasing a HOME HARDWARE '"Bucket for a Buck". To see all those bright yellow buckets wandering around the match made us feel great, knowing that Home Hardware has donated all of the proceeds at a total of , $13,000:00 to the Canadian Asthma Society HURON CERTAINLY DID SHINE IN 1999 110 MAIN ST. N. EXETER 235-0800 '� Nftn I