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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2010-10-28, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2010. Food Share needs help Staff commended on25th anniversary Junk-o-lantern Logan Chalmers paints her junk-o-lantern with a base coat of orange before using more found trash-gone-treasure to decorate it at Blyth Public School last week. (Denny Scott photo) Middleton’s big day Leeannne Middleton, a teacher at Blyth Public School, held the official launch and signing of her book The Sweetest Joy at The Maple and Moose on October 16. (Denny Scott photo) THE EDITOR, A resolution passed at the Dominion Convention of The Royal Canadian Legion in Winnipeg this summer in which our delegates demanded immediate action by Veterans Affairs Canada on the rates payable for funeral and burial expenses. They should be brought in line with the customary fees for these services, or at least to the level established for the Canadian Forces. We have been advocating for this since 2004. In 2006 we requested action be taken and again in 2008. Nothing was done. In September, 2009, the office of the Veterans Ombudsman submitted a report to the government entitled “Serve with Honour, Depart with Dignity” which was consistent with our advocacy on this issue. Again nothing has happened. The Royal Canadian Legion is extremely concerned that this very important issue is being swept under the rug, as it has been in the past. It would require a very small amount of funds and a willingness to address the issue. It is a chance to honour those who have served now and a progressive review of the systems would allow the same honour to be paid to those who will serve in the future. After six years of waiting on a decision with regards to the payments made, it is time that the Veterans Affairs Canada made up its mind as to whether it will increase these payments substantially or not. Will we let our veterans die knowing that they could go to a pauper’s grave? One would hope not. Now is the time for action not words. Patricia Varga, Dominion President of the Royal Canadian Legion. THE EDITOR, And the winner is The North Huron Community Food Share! Starting Nov. 1 and running until Dec. 15, three local financial institutions are having a friendly competition. The CIBC and TD Canada Trust along with the Libro Credit Union, all of Wingham, are encouraging their customers to donate to the North Huron Community Food Share. This is the second year that this local competition to see who can raise the most donations will be held. There will be Food Share “Blue Buckets” along with brochures in the lobby of each of these three financial institutions. All it takes is a can or two dropped off each time you’re in town and you won’t believe how fast they add up. Please feel free to take a brochure, as it explains in detail what kinds of non- perishable food items are needed, along with a list of our directors and our objectives. It is through thoughtful deeds like this competition, that the Food Share is able to try and keep our shelves filled for our ever increasing clientele. As was stated a couple of weeks ago, we have never faced as great a crisis as the upcoming fall and winter season. With over 100 families each month (and that number is growing), it is truly a daunting task to try and raise the awareness of the need in Wingham and the surrounding communities. If your business or work place would like to start a “friendly competition” to collect donations, whether it be food or monetary gifts, we would be more than happy to publicize your efforts. If you would like more information on what you can do, leave a message at the Food Share at 519-357-2277 ext. 4 or call me at 519-357-4833 or e- mail: gdkaster@bell.net. Trust me, any kind of fund or food-raising effort, no matter how big or small, is greatly appreciated. As stated at the beginning of this letter, every time some group or individual collects on behalf of us, the winner is the North Huron Community Food Share. Chairperson - Gordon Kaster. THE EDITOR, I would like to congratulate The Citizen on its 25th anniversary. The first edition of The Citizen was released to the public on Oct. 23, 1985 and as a shareholder, I was presented with this first edition at the first-ever shareholders’ meeting on Oct. 22. Original employees Keith and Jill Roulston and Dianne Josling do a great job of putting everything together every week. I think few people realize how much work goes into compiling a newspaper week after week. The group at The Citizen is extremely dedicated and the editor, staff and correspondents all do a remarkable job. I often hear from people in the community that our “little paper” is the best in the area. For me, it is a pleasure and a privilege to be a part of it. Lois van Vliet THE EDITOR, In 2001, when Blyth was competing in Communities in Bloom, the committee held a fire hydrant-painting contest. All 42 hydrants were painted by clubs, organizations and individuals. The hydrants looked great and were complimented. The hydrants are looking tired and with new regulations in place, the tops and caps have to be colour-coded. North Huron Water Department would like to see the artwork again, if there is enough interest. If not, then the hydrants will simply be painted yellow. If any groups, businesses, or individuals are interested in refurbishing a hydrant(s) next spring, please contact me at 519-523-4323 or email me at bevjelliott@gmail.com by Dec. 1. Bev Elliott. Letters to the Editor Time for action Hydrant refresh BUY? SELL? TRY CLASSIFIED