HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2009-04-09, Page 27Eleven volunteers from the BlythFestival were honoured withVolunteer Service Awards inrecognition of their commitment tovolunteerism at a ceremony inStratford last week.Each year through Ontario’s
Ministry of Citizenship and
Immigration, the province
recognizes Ontarians who make our
province a better place to live. By
honouring the volunteers of every
age who contribute selflessly to
building caring communities across
Ontario we acknowledge these
individuals who serve as an example
to us all.
The Blyth Festival nominated the
following individuals for their
outstanding contribution to the
Blyth Festival, Blyth Festival
Singers and the Blyth Festival Art
Gallery: 25 Year Awards, Don
McCaffrey, Exeter; David Onn,
Blyth; Daniel Webster, Wingham;
15 Year Award, Patricia Ham,Auburn; 10 Year Awards, Phil Telfer,Clinton, Casey Van Bakel, Seaforthand Five Year Awards, JohnBeardsley, Wingham, MarieBergsma, Londesborough, DougBundy, Goderich, Tom Hennessy,
Bayfield and Genevieve Madden,
Goderich.
As a non-profit, charitable
organization dedicated to enriching
the lives of its audience by
producing and developing plays that
give voice to our region and country,
the Blyth Festival relies on the
enormous support of a corps of over
100 volunteers annually.
“We simply couldn’t carry out our
mission without the dedication and
commitment of these wonderful
people,” says artistic director Eric
Coates.
“At the peak of the season, I’ve
know volunteers to work as many
hours as our staff.”
THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2009. PAGE 27.
Congrats
Receiving their volunteer service awards from Huron-Bruce MPP Carol Mitchell, second from
left, at a ceremony in Stratford were, from left: Doug Bundy, Genevieve Madden, Dan Webster
and Patricia Ham. (Courtesy photo)
The Brussels, Morris and Grey
diabetic meetings resumed on
Wednesday, March 18 at Huronlea,
Brussels when guest speaker Lisa
Vandewalle spoke on the new
program she and Regina Campbell
are starting in Huron and Perth
Counties.
They are interested in getting
information out to the communities
and wanted the members to tell
groups that they would be available
to talk on diabetes. There are many
people unaware that they have the
disease.
Then she shared a new Canadian
Diabetes Association handout. She
tried to help members remember
important tests by relating them to
the ABC’s, then to plumbing
definitions.
Vandewalle had a visual image of
what arteries might look like over a
lifetime.
Members were encouraged to try
to keep their ‘pipes’ clean.
She discussed when and what test
should be done. She also said
diabetics should be keeping track of
the tests by asking the nurse or nurse
practitioner the results. Vandewalle
noted it has been suggested to check
the glucose monitoring meter
against the lab at least once a year.
She explained just how to do this.
She shared bags of goodies and
pamphlets with the group.
Nelva Scott thanked Vandewalle
and gave her a small token of
appreciation.
There were a few questions, then
Linda Walker served lunch, St.
Patrick’s style.
Business included asking
Vandewalle to see if she could find
more interested members and see if
putting a notice in church bulletins
would help.
The treasurer’s report was given
and suggestions for fall speakers
were made.
April 8 in Mitchell is the Diabetic
Information Day.
For the next meeting, Wednesday,
April 15 members are to meet at
Foodland at 8 p.m. Rebecca Blaine,
dietician, who is part of the Huron
community Family Health Team will
meet them and take them on a
shopping tour.
The Wednesday, May 20 meeting
is scheduled back at Huronlea when
there will be information on
equipment available from MacKnay
Mobility.
Blyth Festival volunteers get provincial honour
Diabetic group gets info on new program
Engagement
Doug and Debbie Shaw of Brussels
and Stephen Park of Toronto
are pleased to announce
the engagement of their daughter,
Shayna Elaine
to
Kevin Mark,
son of Jane Pennell of New Jersey.
The wedding will take place on
Saturday, April 18th at the
Benmiller Inn.
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50th Anniversary
The family of
Howard and Joan Bernard
would be pleased if you would
join them in celebrating
their parents’
50th Wedding Anniversary
at the
Brussels Legion
on April 18
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Best Wishes Only!
The Family of
GEORGE MUTTER
invites you for
CAKE AND ICE CREAM
in celebration of his
85th BIRTHDAY
Friday, April 10 ~ 2 - 4 pm
Huronlea Home for the
Aged, Brussels
No Gifts Please!
Happy 85thHappy 85th
Engagement
Party
for
Tammy Vincent
and
Al Squires
Londesboro Hall
Thursday, April 9
8 pm - 1 am
Tickets $5 at the door
or by calling Greg
at 519-357-8297
Cash Bar
Family and friends
are invited to a
BUCK & DOE
for
Jason “Gumper” Gemmell
& Maegan Beuerman
Saturday, April 11
8 pm - 1 am
Seaforth Agriplex
For tickets call
Erin 519-440-7771
Brent 519-525-6295
Lunch Provided Music by DJ
Age of majority Tickets $5.00
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Drop into either of our offices any
Thursday with your word classified
(maximum 20 words) and pay only
$6.00 + GST (paid in advance).
That’s $1.00 off regular rates.
The Citizen
Thanks
Victim Services of Huron County is holding a fundraising
event entitled Dancing with the Stars to help provide shelter,
food and transportation for victims of trauma, as well as to
help defray the cost of transportation for the volunteers who
travel all over Huron County to support people in times of
need. Brussels Legion Branch 218 recently donated $150 to
Victim Services. From left: Rachel Lynn, Victim Services of
Huron County program co-ordinator, Nicole Noble, Brussels
Legion treasurer and Shelley Dorey, executive director of
Victim Services. Noble has just begun the 40-hour training
program with Victim Services. (Photo submitted)