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The Citizen, 2008-06-12, Page 7THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 2008. PAGE 7. Hard at work While not an effective way to beat the heat last weekend, parents, students and staff members got together last Saturday at East Wawanosh Public School for a working bee to beautify the school. Secretary Doris Robinson said that some of the trees and gardens needed some work, so they organized the day to fix them up. From left: Julie Beaven, Mackenzie Gulutzen and Christopher Gulutzen. (Shawn Loughlin photo) THE EDITOR, I am writing to inform your readers that, on June 16, the North Huron Municipal Council will be holding a Committee of the Whole meeting at the Blyth Community Centre. The purpose of this letter is to encourage each and every resident to consider attending the meeting. Municipal councillors and staff regularly make decisions that impact on the day-to-day lives of Blyth residents. Items ranging from property taxes and garbage collection, to arena hours of operation and rental costs, fall under the direct control of the council. I would expect that the residents of Blyth have opinions on many of these issues and I would welcome their attendance, and even their participation, at the meeting. Those interested in attending may do so without making a reservation, however, groups and individuals wishing to make a formal presentation to council must make arrangements, in advance, with the clerk. You may reach him by calling the township office at 519-357-3550. In closing, I would again encourage the people of Blyth to consider attending this important meeting. North Huron council, like all governments, can only function effectively with the oversight and involvement of the people they seek to represent. Sincerely, Greg McClinchey Blyth Ward Councillor THE EDITOR,In response to the recent Citizeneditorial advocating national foodsecurity, it should be pointed out thatnational food security, whenpractised by other countries, hasbeen wretchedly bad for Canadianfarmers. The best, and most recent, example of this happened during the BSE crisis, when the U.S. in effect, implemented its own “national food security” policy for beef, by prohibiting the imports of Canadian cattle. The “test” of any sound policy,doesn't so much depend on what we,in Canada, do with that policy, butwhat other countries do to us, usingthat same policy – and, by thatcriteria, national food securitymakes no sense whatsoever.Stephen Thompson, Clinton ON Letter to the editor As of May 31, 2008, tobacco products cannot be displayed wherever tobacco products are sold or offered for sale. What does this mean? Tobacco products must be out of view until purchased by the consumer. For more information on the Tobacco Display Ban, contact your Public Health Unit or call the INFOline toll-free at 1-866-396-1760. TTY: 1-800-387-5559. Or visit www.ontario.ca/smokefree Ontario’s Tobacco Display Ban Paid for by the Government of Ontario Are at Auburn Co-op! Auburn Co-op 519-526-7262 Open Saturdays until 4:00 pm 22 piece BBQ tool set with bonus 4 piece knife set $9881/2 price Reg. $1999 Our gift cards make an excellent Father’s Day gift! Just arrived! Portable Air Conditioners! Various sizes Keep cool all summer long wherever you are! BUY? SELL? TRY CLASSIFIED Letter Councillor extends invitation 1. Eat well. 2. Stairwell. Just two things you can do to reduce your risk of cancer. Learn more about healthy lifestyle choices. Call the Canadian Cancer Society Cancer Information Service at 1 888 939-3333 or visit www.cancer.ca.