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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1991-05-22, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 22,1991. Letter from the editor Police on the run Keep active to help yourself THE EDITOR, From May 30 to June 13 over 120 police services and law enforcement agencies will be par­ ticipating in the fifth annual torch run which is in support of Ontario Special Olympics Inc. The run is a charity which will raise funds for the special Olympics which is an ongoing pro­ gram of fitness, recreation and sport for people who are mentally handicapped. On June 5 between 1:00 and 1:30 p.m. members from the Wingham and Listowel police service will be running a leg of this event through the town of Wingham. In 1990 Wingham-area business­ es and residents gave generous sup­ port to this event. Should you wish to make a donation please drop by your local police service or send a cheque or money order made out to: "Ontario Special Olympics" and send to Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run, 40 College Street, Toronto, Ont. M5G 2J3. THE EDITOR, In last week's paper you have an editorial write-up about "Smooth­ ing the Bumps". Well on May 12 at dark my wife fell on the (Blyth) bridge (on Highway 4) and received doctor's care and still is receiving it. I phoned the Blyth Vil­ lage Clerk's office on May 13 they said that the bridge belongs to the Ministry of Transportation and to call them. When I did they told me we were to use the west side not the east side of the bridge, but there are holes in both sides - plus the side­ walk is not fit either. We went to the clerk's office May 14, the clerk phoned the Min­ istry of Transportation for my wife. The answer was for a claim write to Stratford. This does not smooth pain, cuts, and broken teeth at the present time. Larry Lee Blyth Letter from the editor Continued from page 5 people on the "right" happy. It would be difficult to bring in new social programmes and, as groups like the truckers and other business people protest the added expense of doing business in Canada, there will be more and more pressure to abandon what we already have. The agenda, in this age of "globaliza­ tion" is being set in corporate board rooms and our government is happy to help implement it. More and more of our lives is being controlled by people in boardrooms in Toronto, New York or even Tokyo, people beyond our possibility to influence. Under these circumstances there will be more and more frustration, more and more Okas or truck blockades and, unfortunately, maybe worse. People must have a feeling they have some control over their lives. If they don't, they'll take action to try regain control or, at least, vent their frustration. I have the sick feeling that unless we can put control back into people's lives we're looking at a very rough time ahead. If you drop by your local police department please sponsor your local runners of the Wingham Police Service or Terry Pollard and Jim Cook of the Wingham O.P.P. For further information please drop by or call your local police service. Constable James Cook Wingham OPP 357-1331 Residence 357-3007 THE EDITOR, On behalf of the Cancer Society I would like to thank everyone for their donations. A special "Thank-you" to all the volunteers who gave so generously of their time to canvass. A total of $1,944.50 was raised. Brenda J. Burkholder Co-ordinator for the CancerDrive Village of Blyth. Looking backward Continued from page 4. Dinsley. The Festival agreed to lend the land to the village until it was needed in the future. Blyth council found that the 1985 assessment report showed the num­ ber of households in Blyth had increased although the population had declined in the last five years. The number of commercial/indus- trial properties had increased from 59 to 63 and the number of com­ mercial tenants had increased from 56 to 60. Carol Gamble and Michelle Mer­ cer opened up a C&M Ice Cream in Walton. Poltergeist II was playing at the Park Theatre in Goderich and Cobra waS playing at The Capital in Listowel. It's sad but true; most people take better care of their cars than they do their bodies. The problem is, there are no guarantees or trade-ins if our body wears out. For many a typical day means driving to work, sitting at a desk, riding an elevator and coming home to watch television. May 24 to June 2 is Fitweek and the Huron County Health Unit is suggesting that it may be a good time to start getting yourself into shape. Age is no barrier to physical activity. Our bodies were built for action at every stage of life. Active living cannot guarantee you a longer life or freedom from disease, but it can ensure a more enjoyable McCutcheon's wins awards The team at McCutcheon Motors in Brussels received the General Motors Circle of Excellence Award for 1990, finishing second out of 35 dealers from the London zone. On Monday, April 29, the group was bussed to London's Western Fair Raceway, where they were presented with the trophy. Each of the 13 members of the McCutcheon team received a watch as well. The presentations were made by Nikki Dignard, Area Manager, and Norm Sawula, London Branch Manager. Following the presentation, the group had dinner at the Top of the Fair Lounge and a night of horse races was enjoyed by all. lifestyle, both at work and at play. Being physically active lets you feel and look your best and the rewards from it are real. People who have discovered the secrets of being active find they can carry out daily activities with ease and alert­ ness, without feeling tired, and often have enough energy left over for leasure activities as well. Many find they are better able to cope with emergency situations that Being physically active will help you to sleep more soundly and you will wake up feeling refreshed. It helps with weight control and if you are feeling stressed, physical activity can be an outlet for pent up energy and frustration. Unfortunately fitness can't be stored, so regular exercise must become a habit. The most difficult things about being active is getting started and keeping it going. IN BELGRAVE are celebrating its 4 th Anniversary and are pleased to announce its New Postal Franchise with full postal service available ■DOME JOIN THE CELEBRATION! 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