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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2009-05-28, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2009. THE EDITOR, On behalf of the Maitland Conservation Foundation, I wish to express appreciation for the generous support the communities of Blyth and Brussels gave to our fundraising Dinner and Auction. The event was held in Brussels on April 17 and raised over $24,000. The Maitland Conservation Foundation is a registered, charitable, non-profit organization that works to support environmental programs being undertaken by the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority. Funds raised at the dinner and auction will be used to support conservation education programs at the Wawanosh Nature Centre and across the watershed at schools and community events. This year over 8,000 program participants will benefit from the generosity of everyone who supported our event. This was the 21st time we’ve held the dinner and auction and all the volunteers involved in making it happen are amazed by the generous spirit of local residents and businesses. Special thanks to the staff at the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre for all of their help. Plans are underway for 2010, see you there! Sincerely, John Chippa, MCF Chair. Howdy Last weekend was a busy one in Blyth, with the Barn Dance Jamboree Campout weekend and the annual am920 Ontario Open Country Singing Contest at Memorial Hall. Sydney Cullis of Sarnia was one of the eight young men and women who participated in the karaoke division of the contest, with each youngster singing two songs each. (Shawn Loughlin photo) THE EDITOR, In Huron County almost ten per cent of the population over 65 has Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. With that number expected to quadruple over the next 20 years, it is vital to maintain and grow programs for families and individuals of people afflicted with this disease. The Alzheimer Society of Huron County currently runs six support groups, as well as programs for those with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. We also deliver education in long-term care homes, hospitals, day centres, clubs and organizations throughout the county. In order to keep our programs free of charge we depend on our fundraising events. It is impossible for the Society to run these events without the generosity of the people of Huron County. We are in the process of scheduling our annual tag days and are in need of volunteers for Exeter, Goderich, Seaforth, Wingham, Clinton, Blyth and Brussels. If you would like to join our list of wonderful volunteers and be part of the team that is bringing “Help for Today and Hope for Tomorrow”, please call 519-482-1482 or 1-800- 561-5012 and ask us how you can help out so that the Society can continue the work that is desperately needed. Thank You, Karla Crocker, Office Manager/ Volunteer Co-ordinator Alzheimer Society of Huron County. THE EDITOR,There has been a lot in the newslately about needing to develop acreative economy in Huron County. What most people do not realize is how many cultural attractions exist in our very own township. While cultural attractions such as the Blyth Festival and Art Gallery are well publicized, more local efforts such as the Wingham theatre and North Huron Museum do not receive the interest and attendance they deserve. I am working at the North Huron Museum this summer and am realizing that there are a lot of North Huron residents who have never been inside. One of the reasons for this may be because there iscurrently a lot of Wingham contentin the museum, and very little aboutBlyth, Belgrave and East Wawanosh. One of my goals is to change this by expanding our displays to cover these areas. Right now I am working on an exhibit to showcase the rural small schools that make up an important part of our local history as well as Wingham Public, F.E. Madill and the old Lower Wingham School. I am also hoping to take parts of this exhibit and visit some schools and service groups next month. In order to make this exhibit successful, the help of North Huron residents is essential. I would love to hear any anecdotes about yourexperiences in “The HighwaySchool” (S.S. No. 3), “ The Hullett-Auburn School” (S.S. No. 5), “The Wawanosh-Westfield School” (S.S. No 6), “Zetland School” (S.S. No. 7 Turnberry), “Chamney’s School” (S.S. No. 7 East Wawanosh), “The Ninth Line School” (S.S. No. 8), “Currie’s School” or “the Red School” (S.S. No. 9), “McGowan’s School” (S.S. No. 10), “Whitechurch School” (S.S. No. 10), “Shiell’s School” (S.S. No. 11), “Barr’s School” (S.S. No. 11), “New Fordyce School” (S.S. No.12), “Martin’s School” (S.S. No. 14), “Scott’s School” or “The Sixth Line School” (S.S. No.13), “DonnybrookSchool” (S.S. No. 15), “Toll’sSchool” (S.S. No. 16), “BelgraveSchool” (S.S. No. 17) or East Wawanosh Public. If you have photos that I could scan and return or mementos that could be loaned or added to our collections it would also be greatly appreciated. I can be reached at nhmuseum@northhuron.ca, by calling 519-357-1096, or by dropping in to the museum Monday to Friday 9 am to 4:30 pm. We will also be open some Saturdays throughout the summer. Even if you do not have anything to add to our schools exhibit, I would love to see you and give you a tour.There is always something new tosee here!Sophia Jefferson Summer Student at the North Huron Museum. LISTOWEL WINGHAM HOSPITALS ALLIANCE Corporation of the Listowel Memorial Hospital Corporation of the Wingham & District Hospital Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of the Corporations of Listowel Memorial Hospital and Wingham & District Hospital will be held jointly for the SXUSRVHRIUHFHLYLQJWKHÀQDQFLDOUHSRUWVDQGVWDWHPHQWVUHTXLUHGE\WKHPublic Hos- pitals Act and for the election of Directors; for the appointment of Auditors; for the amendment of Bylaws; and for the transaction of other such things as may properly come before the meeting. Copies of the Annual Report and Financial statements may be obtained at the front desk of both Hospitals effective June 5, 2009 and at the Annual Meeting. Copies of the proposed Bylaw amendments may be obtained at the front desk of both Hospitals effective May 11, 2009. Memberships granting voting privileges may be purchased at the front desk of the hospitals for ÀYHGROODUVSULRUWRÀYHR·FORFNSP:HGQHVGD\0D\ 2009. No membership sold after that time will entitle the purchaser to vote. ANNUAL MEETING & ELECTION OF DIRECTORS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2009 30 Listowel Kin Station, 555 Binning St. West, Listowel, Ontario Letter to the editorMuseum seeking information on schools THE EDITOR, Over the past few months we have been reading how parents are expressing their concerns about the future of their children’s education. This is a good thing. Now, could you please be equally concerned about their bike safety? Last Friday I was in Blyth and saw a group of children riding their bikes. What upset me was that five of the six in the group were not wearing a bike helmet. These were public school aged children, still young enough to be influenced by their parents. Please, to protect your child’s brain so he can benefit from his education, make sure bike helmets are worn. Emily C. Phillips, R.N. Letter Nurse has safety reminder Society says thanks THE EDITOR, Canada Post in its great wisdom is asking for post office box numbers on all mail. I’m taking this way to apologize to any friends who may not receive congratulations or my sympathy card. I simply won’t always know your box number. Ruth Jardin. Letter to the editor Conservation Foundation raises $24,000 for Centre