Loading...
The Times Advocate, 2008-12-31, Page 18olosimirrxtrionimilmim 18 TIMES -ADVOCATE Times -Advocate SNELL - The family of the late Charles E. (C uck) Sne 1' wis es ank relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind support and sympathy extended to us at this difficult time. We thank you for the beautiful floral tributes, the many generous donations made in Dad s memory and the food and cards of condolences sent to our home. To the staff of Exeter Villa, we can t begin to sufficiently express our appreciation for your care of Dad. He loved his room, and he loved the staff. You made him feel welcome from the moment he moved in, and your care and compassion is deeply appreciated and will never be forgotten. Special thanks to Jackie Snell, a wonderful friend/relative/aide at the Villa, who made Uncle Chuck feel comfortable and at home and who went out of her way to do many extra little things for Dad. To Bob Heywood, thank you for a very warm and inspiring service. The fact that you had known Dad and the Snell family for a long time made it very special and meaningful, and you depicted his personality perfectly - a kind, quiet, considerate gentleman. To the members of the Robert E. Pooley Legion Branch 167, thank you so much for the special Legion Service for Dad. It was very moving, and something we will never forget. Also, thank you to the complete strangers, who e-mailed us to express their gratitude for Dad s participation in freeing Italy . Although Dad never talked much about his experience overseas, he was proud to have served his country. Last, but not least, we would like to thank Haskett s Funeral Home for their help and guidance. You made a very difficult time easier with your professional expertise and kindness. Darlene and Bill Bourne and family. (53*) DECEMBER DECEMBER 3 • With 2008 nearing an end, the Municipality of South Huron is getting ready for 2009 budget de- liberations. To that end, council set aside time for presentations from the public on what types of things council should consider during the budget process. Only one member of the public spoke, however — Drew Robert- son of Crediton, representing the Crediton Community Centre Im- provement Committee. Robertson asked council to con- tinue to pursue recreation grants for the project, to remain commit- ted to the committee and to keep the lines of communication open. • Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA) general manag- er Tom Prout will be asked to come back to Bluewater council after several more questions were asked about the ABCA budget Monday night at council. Several of the questions con- cerned the $6,000 in the budget des- ignated for the Blue Flag education programs, which $2,000 each to be committed by Bluewater, South Huron and Lambton Shores. DECEMBER 10 • "I was surprised and delight- ed," said South Huron Mayor and new Huron County Warden Ken Oke, who was elected to the po- sition in a secret ballot Dec. 3 in Goderich. Oke said his goal is that every- one in the county works as a team, including taxpayers. • Hugh McMaster will resign in April as president of the South Hu- ron Chamber of Commerce (COC), citing frustration over obstacles to a project that would bring a farm- er's market to Exeter. Rumblings that McMaster ruled the COC as a dictatorship also fac- tored into the decision, he said. McMaster hoped to see a farm- er's market created in Exeter and has secured funding to do so, he said in an interview last week. DECEMBER 17 • An information meeting in Zurich Dec. 9 put on by Tribute Resources to update residents on a proposed gas extraction and storage project didn't provide resi- dents with enough information for them to commit to leases, accord- ing to comments at the meeting. Several members of Tribute spoke at the meeting, including president Jane Lowrie and vice-president of operations Bill Blake, who said the project is regulated by the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) and the Min- istry of Natural Resources (MNR). Questions were raised Monday night at Bluewater council after water -main breaks in Hensall have caused a boil water advisory. Coun. Kay Wise asked general manager of municipal operations Jim Bryson about the water -main break in Hensall on Friday that caused the boil water advisory in the village. Wise said it was handled badly and residents were advised on a hit or miss basis. DECEMBER 24 • With almost no dissenting votes, the Ausable Bayfield Con- servation Authority (ABCA) bud- get was passed Dec. 18 by the ABCA board of directors. In a weighted vote, the general levy of the ABCA passed with only South Huron representative David Frayne voting against it. • The Ausable Bayfield Mait- land Valley Drinking Water Source Protection Committee (SPC) has a new representative for the agricul- ture sector. The source protection authorities announced the selection of John Vander Burgt on Dec. 19. • b ',Birthday January 2,, 2009 With love from your family Happy 65th Birthday DENNIS MACDONALD aka "Curly" With love from your family VSLCOME- WAGON ,,.,cc 1930 Are you new to the Exeter and surrounding communities? IF YOU ARE: • Moving • Marrying • 7 -Caving a Baby • Retiring • Starting a Business PLEASE CALL For your in-home visit, free gifts & information FAYE 228-7053 1-877-675-8452 www.welcomewagon.ca r L Wednesday, December 31, 2008 TIMES -ADVOCATE luem MEETING /I ater musjo NOTICE nay est ome Blue Water Rest Home is holding a general information meeting, open to the entire community... 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 13tH Zurich Arena Community Hall (The weather alternate date is Thursday, January 15th.) The Board and Administration will update the public on our Long Term Care redevelopment, and provide a look into our exciting future, delivering more programs and services to the area. For further information, contact: Blue Water Rest Home ■ Tel: 519-236-4373 email: bwrh.info@bluewaterresthome.com J • Happy • 70th • Birthday. ■ CO -c-LcrF ■ Love, • a (leaf wi.5Jte5, out.,C L.I.F.E. Exercise for Seniors Exeter Arena • January 9 - March 13 • Fridays from 9 -10 A.m. • 10 weeks • Instructor Wilf Kleser Indoor Walking - Walk This Way Exeter Arena • January 5 - March 31 • Mon. - Thurs. Exeter Arena Hall • Sponsored by Town and Country Support Services and the Municipality of South Huron. Indoor Walking Hensall Arena • January 6 - March 31 • Tues. - Thurs. from 8 -10 A.m. • Sponsored by Town and Country Support Services and the Municipal- ity of Bluewater. To register call Cheryl or Nadine at 519-482-9264. ■ • ■ ± • • ■ •. Scrap away ta¢ dayf Scrap away your stress! Scrap away (roar Me 414 and Me Rouse! 7Aiu as For AAee Day Crop! Join us for an all day crop and scrap those beautiful Christmas pictures! Crop includes drinks, snacks and a meal for $35.AIso available are knowledgeable help, supplies for purchase and tools for your use.These inculde Quickutz with many shapes and four alphabets, stamps, punches, foam stamps and much more. Sat., Jan. 17, 2009 from 9 A.M. - 5 P.M. at HaMSCMS'JNdepe idest grocery store 62 Thames Rd. East. Exeter h the community roan For more information and to register: 519-319-8780 jordan@scrapawaycropscom Drayton Entertainment - your guide to great entertainment! In 2009, hit the road with 250,000 ticket holders as they attend 23 productions in the six theatres of Grand Bend, St.Jacobs, Drayton and Penetanguishine. Drayton Entertainment opens its 2009 season on February lith at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse Theatre. Your advertisement in Drayton's house program, will be perused at every theatre location, by every theatre -goer, at every performance. By showcasing your business, it will assist patrons to plan their vacation in the --.41sunny and picturesque Grand Bend area. 0 Use this opportunity to reach the wide, up -scale and family-oriented Drayton Entertainment market. Please contact Deborah Schillemore 519-235-1336 ext. 112