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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1992-01-22, Page 8New council Grey Township's new council met early Monday morning for a regualr meeting. Back row, from left: Deputy-clerk/treausere Rhonda Fischer, Councillor Alvin McLellan, Councillor Robin Dunbar, Twp. foreman Roy Williamson and Councillor Helen Cullen. Front row: Clerk/treasurer Brad Knight, Reeve Leona Armstrong and Deputy-Reeve Fred Uhler. E thelThe news from Compiled by Margaret McMahon Phone 887-9250 WZ disbands Drug program needs on-going support Sherwood Eddy, Chairperson of the Drug Education Awareness Committee provided the trustees of the Huron County Board of Educa­ tion with an update of the program through a written report presented at the January meeting. Mr. Eddy noted that the two-year mandate established by the com­ mittee is almost complete and that each school has developed its own policy and action plan in response to the Drug Education initiatives of the last two years. The task, however, is not com­ plete, he said. "Action plans require continued response and support form each individual staff. The stu­ dents and the community need to feel that the issue of substance abuse is a concern to the schools and is being addressed," he said. This means ongoing commitment within each school staff to find ways and means to address the issue. There have been super initiative taken in the county, Mr. Eddy says, to build drug awareness with school, parents and communities. Schools have chosen a variety of activities to meet their needs. Open Houses have occurred or are being planned with a Drug Education focus by various schools such as Blyth, Hensail, Holmesville, Usbome, Brookside, Vanastra and Zurich. Many schools have had special theme days: Seaforth Public "Buddy up Against Drug" days, Hullett Central "Fitness Day", East Wawanosh "Self-Esteem" day and McCurdy Public held a spring con­ cert in May called CHOICES. At Central Huron Secondary School students council ran a spe­ cial day to heighten student aware­ ness of deaths from impaired driving. F.E. Madill Secondary School has an active Ontario Stu­ dents Against Impaired Drivers group, who has produced floats for special events, designed posters and run assemblies. Seaforth Dis­ trict High School senior students heard two students from the Portage Institution talk about their substance abuse problem. Schools can provide a health environment by reinforcing the stu­ dents' personal strengths, encour­ age positive social support, making a place for individual expression, continued on page 9 AValtonThe news from Compiled by Betty McCall Phone 887-6677 WZ members attend 90th anniversary Wednesday was the day for the noon luncheon of the Walton Women's Institute. The weather had cleared from the day before but was a very cold day. Possibly the weather had some­ thing to do with the attendance but those that were able to attend enjoyed a delicious noon luncheon with hot roast beef and a fluffy lemon dessert. In the afternoon three members from Walton W.I. went to Gorrie to attend the 90th anniversary of the Gorrie Institute. They included Marjory Humphries, Margaret Mclnroy and Leona McDonald. Eleven members of the Walton W.I. met in the basement of the hall for their January meeting at 8 p.m. Margaret Mclnroy chaired the meeting opening with the Institute Ode, the Mary Stewart Collect and “O Canada”. Marjory Humphries read the minutes and treasurer's report. In the business it was moved to cater for a noon luncheon for the Lee's for about 35 people at the hall on Jan. 30. Marion Godkin brought back a report from a Dis­ trict meeting she had attended on Monday. Canadian Industries convenor Duffs cancels Sunday service The service at Duff's United Church and Bluevale United Church was cancelled Sunday morning due to the very unsettled weather we were having. Winter in this district had come in with several unsettled days this past week. The annual meeting that was to have been held after the service and a pot luck luncheon will be rescheduled for a Sunday later in February at Duffs Church. I Viola Kirkby took over for the rest of the meeting, reading a couple of poems. She introduced the guest speaker Judy Lee of L. H. Resource Management Inc. who gave a very informative description of their work, with blueprints of things they have made. Viola thanked Judy on behalf of the Institute and presented an envelope of money. The roll call was answered by - An invention invented by a Canadian. The next meeting on the third Wednesday in February, will be held at the home of Berva Watson. The noon luncheon is held the same day Feb. 19 at 11:30 a.m. Institute Grace closed the meet­ ing followed with refreshments served by Berva Watson and Yvonne Cronyn. I II II IIII i PUBLIC MEETING to discuss Health Planning in Huron County and the feasibility of establishing a DISTRICT HEALTH COUNCIL Date: Tuesday, January 28, 1992 Place: North Street United Church Goderich, Ontario (turn off the Square onto North Street) Time: 7:30 p.m. Purpose: to learn about and discuss - what District Health Councils do - how District Health Councils function in other areas - the pros and cons of such a Council for Huron County I For further information contact: Mr. Ken Engelstad (524-8323) At the January 6 euchre party, there were 15 tables in play. The winners were: combined high ladies' score, Hazel McKenzie and Lorraine Secrett; high man, Elmer Best and Wilfred Strickler; most lone hands, Jack Cox and June Jacklin; lucky table number seven, Betty Van Sickle, Iola Subject, Kenneth Crawford and Patsy O'Grady; birthday closest to Rob­ bie Bums Day, Dorothy Cox; high lady, Dorothy Hamilton; high man, Audrey Adams; winner of 50/50 draw for $22 was Elmer Best. This is the last euchre sponsored by the Ethel Women's Institute, but the Ethel Hall Board plans to con­ tinued with the bi-monthly euchre parties and Grace Smith will con­ tinue with the 50/50 draw. On Tuesday, January 7 the pre­ sent membership of the Ethel Women's Institute met at the home of president Patricia Keffer. In attendance as well was the district president and secretary of Huron East. As a motion to disband the Ethel Women's Institue branch was made at the Christmas meeting, this meeting was to put the finishing touches on the group and its pos­ sessions. It's not easy to disband a branch that has been ongoing for 89 years and it was with mixed feelings by JANUARY IS CLEAN-UP MONTH! TIDY UP ALL THOSE CHRISTMAS AND WINTER BILLS WITH A CONSOLIDATION LOAN AT THE... Clinton Community CREDIT UNION 70 Ontario Street CLINTON 482-3467 EXETER 235-0640 all that this final move was taken. There remains only one branch of the WI in Grey Township and that is Molesworth. Marie McTaggart, Kathy Bridge, Helen McIntosh and Margaret McMahon attended the district director's meeting at the home of District President Leone Foerter. Plans are underway to celebrate the 90th anniversary of Huron East District in June at Howick Public School. All branches are to pass the word onto former members of the district so no one is missed. Most people think there’s only one way to help the developing world. We have 26. Call us at 1-800-661-CODE for more information or to make a donation. a I III II II Ia