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rather than provincial money, but it
may lead to a more reasonable
investigation. Councillor Alison
Lobb agreed, saying it was worth
investigating further.
In short, Ginn said he’d “had
enough of it” and was tired
of investigations where he felt
council was operating completely
within its rights.
Councillor Alex Westerhout was a
little more skeptical of the
municipality paying for its own
investigation, saying that the
Ombudsman really didn’t have a
“hammer” in the investigation, even
if Central Huron is found guilty of
wrongdoing, but agreed that
investigating alternatives wouldn’t
be a bad idea.
This complaint comes after the
Ombudsman investigated three of
Central Huron’s closed sessions in
2012, two of which were eventually
deemed to be illegal.
Council directed Van Mierlo-West
to investigate the price of an
independent investigator, rather than
using the services of the Ombudsman.
Investigation frustrates Ginn
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more to the general public.
“There are going to be lots of door
prizes for everyone, not just
snowmobilers,” she said. “This year
we’re really opening up the event to
everyone. They can purchase tickets
at the door and put them in
containers for the door prize they
would like to win and there will be a
draw later on.”
The event, which is the biggest
fundraiser for Easter Seals in the
area, has drawn a lot of extra support
this year Bergsma said, pointing to
sponsors like K2 Wind
Ontario, which is helping with the
event.
A raffle is also being held to help
raise money for Easter Seals and
tickets are available from now until
the event. Prizes include camping
and four passes to Music in the
Fields in Lucknow this year, a $700
value, as well as a keg fridge
donated by Good Choice Appliances
in Vanastra.
“The tickets are $5 and available
either through myself or the Fish and
Game Club in Clinton as well as
some trail groomer members,”
Bergsma said, adding that people
can get in touch with the
organization through its Facebook
group.
For more information about the
event visit www.snowarama.org or
call Bergsma at 519-237-3419.
Bergsma said she got involved
with the event thanks to Adrian
Salverda who organized the event
for several years.
“He did it for so many years to
give back to Easter Seals and the
community,” she said. “It was kind
of a natural thing for me to get
involved with because I have a soft
spot for kids with disabilities. I
worked in a group home for 11 years
and I still, to this day, feel it’s
important to support people with
disabilities whether they are
physical or mental. It’s something
that has always kind of stuck with
me because these people are no
different than anyone else and giving
them independence is important.”
Bergsma said that lesson was
reinforced when she had a chance to
visit the Easter Seals’ corporate
camp where funds help children
with disabilities enjoy the same
camping experiences everyone else
has.
“It was a great place and it was
great to see what they can do for the
kids and what the kids can do when
given the chance,” she said. “There’s
no barriers and that’s
what makes the whole thing
awesome.”
Snowarama to feature raffle
PUUUULLLL!
As part of a special winter activity day, students at Hullett
Central Public School enjoyed all sorts of outdoor activities
including a tug-of-rope competition. Shown trying to get
their team the win are, from left: Jake Cullen, Brook Ohm,
Malcolm Squires and Shawn Wijnsma. (Denny Scott photo)
Londesborough hall a busy place
The Londesborough Community
Hall will be the place to visit in the
next couple of weeks.
This Saturday it will be a hub of
activity as the community turns out
to support the family of Mike
Merner. Mike (Pigeon) is battling
thyroid cancer and a “Come and Go
Benefit” is planned for Feb. 7 from
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Activities are
planned for all ages including food,
games, raffles and a bake sale.
Anyone wishing to donate to a raffle
item or to the bake sale could
contact Kevin and Julie at 519-524-
0314; Juanita, 519-440-6181; Jeff,
519-524-1968 or Heather, 519-440-
6095. Obviously your support in any
manner will be appreciated.
The following Saturday, Feb. 14,
the annual Easter Seals Snowarama
for this area uses the hall as its
starting base. As usual the
Londesborough Lions Club will be
cooking breakfast for the riders and
anyone else in the community who
wants to show support for this cause.
All monies raised through the
breakfast and the trail run stay in this
area to support individuals and
families dealing with handicaps.
Breakfast is served from 9 a.m. to
noon that morning for $7 a plate.
Riders can register for the run until
noon as well.
Then on Tuesday, Feb. 17, the Lions Club will be cooking again.
Shrove Tuesday marks the
beginning of the 40-day Lenten
fasting period leading up to Easter.
During this period some faiths were
forbidden to consume meat, butter,
eggs, or milk. Families had to use up
these commodities before Shrove
Tuesday and, with the addition of
flour, made pancakes. The Lions
invite you to sample their pancakes
from 5 - 7 p.m. that evening for a
monetary donation.
You might keep John and Helen
Lyons in your thoughts these days.
John is having trouble again with an
infected sore on his foot which will
make getting to dialysis a problem.
In the midst of these particularly
cold temperatures recently, last
Wednesday was a very pleasant day,
little wind, plenty of sunshine and a
warmer temperature. I took
advantage of the afternoon and
walked about the village. Passing
the school I realized the student
body was also taking advantage of
the weather participating in a winter
play day organized by the student
body.
Thursday was a PA Day for the
pupils and then Friday turned nasty
and they had a snow day on Friday
and another on Monday. Talk about
a long weekend!
By BRENDA
RADFORD
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No coming or going
Friday, Jan. 30 was a day marked by bad drifting and
closed roads in Huron County. County Road 4 was closed
from Teeswater to Clinton meaning there was no traffic
coming in or out of the village of Blyth from the north or
south. (Denny Scott photo)