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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1992-04-29, Page 11Letters Continued from page 5 As well, our volunteers are BPS ambassadors. They see teachers and students interacting and work­ ing together. They develop an understanding of the educational philosophy of the staff and the sys­ tem as a whole. They serve as a sounding board from time to time, providing valuable feedback on various issues. Brussels Public School Adult Volunteers, YOU are PRICELESS. WE SALUTE YOU! David Kemp Principal. THE EDITOR, Volunteers at the Huron Adult Day Centre enhance our day pro­ gram and help provide the vision of the Huron Adult Day Centre. We believe that by providing community support in a warm and caring environment, as well as offering supportive relief to care­ givers, with the volunteers help, we can meet the needs of a changing society. Thank you to all volunteers who very competently gave generously of their time (23,682 hours) and tal­ ents in the past year. Apart from the personal growth the volunteers acquire when volun­ teering at the Huron Adult Day Centre, they also have the opportu­ nity of learning new skills, meeting new friends, and perhaps, just brightening up someone's day. Our staff recognizes the very valuable services provided by our volunteers such as providing trans­ portation to and from our centre, giving whirlpool baths, helping with crafts, games, exercises, meal preparations, bowling, water therapy, ceramics and musical entertainment, just to a name a few. Because of your love, warmth, and empathy, volunteers, you truly do light up our life, thank you vol­ unteers, one and all. Lois Fitzgerald Volunteer Co-ordinator. THE EDITOR, East Wawanosh Township of Huron County is celebrating its 125th reunion and homecoming July 2,3,4 and 5 of 1992 in Bel­ grave Community Centre and East Wawanosh Public School. We invite everyone who has lived, worked, attended school or taught school in East Wawanosh to attend. Many invitations have already been mailed but we do not wish to miss anyone. If you can help or know someone who can, please contact any one of the following. Noreen Gnay Belgrave, ON NOG 1E0 (519) 357-3559 Marie Toll Bly th, ON NOM 1H0 (519)523-9689 Louise Bosman Belgrave, ON NOG 1E0 (519) 257-2729 Many activities have been planned - baseball games, dances, a barbecue as well as a school reunion at the East Wawanosh Pub­ lic School Sunday, afternoon. It looks like a wonderful reunion, please help by responding as soon as possible. School Reunion Committee Louise Bosman. THE EDITOR, There are many myths and mis­ conceptions stigmatized to the Legion. It is not just a place to go to drink. The Legion and Ladies Auxiliary have some very worth­ while purposes in our community such as, track and field - training and sponsoring of many young people who have gone on to greater things, Bursary programs, provid­ ing financial assistance to children and grandchildren of Legion and auxiliary members to continue their higher education. Poppy funds which are held in trust are used in the community, youth education such as public speaking, competitions for essays, poems producing exceptional entries from all over, veterans and seniors programs - to ensure the quality of life of veterans and their dependents in their community. The Legion also finances a child video identification program, and sponsors the Cubs, Scouts and Venturers as well as minor sports. The Legion is a very STRONG and WORTHWHILE service club in our community. Robert D Mclnnes Secretary. THE EDITOR, On behalf of the women and men of the Ontario Provincial Police in No. 6 District, I wish to extend our sincere gratitude to the many vol­ unteers who assisted in the March 1992 research for three-year-old Anthony Richardson This tragic event served to unite the community in an outpouring support for the Richardson family. Dozens of volunteer searchers, using donated equipment, food and fuel, gave tirelessly of themselves during the entire 16 day search. Emergency Service personnel worked hand in hand with local ser­ vice clubs, businesses, and citizens to ensure that every possibility had been explored. Nothing can reverse the tragic events of March 5, 1992. However, the tremendous support for the Richardson and Gravelie families demonstrated that we can find strength within our communities. A.V. Collins Superintendent. THE EDITOR, If you were one of the 75 busi­ ness people who attended the third annual Huron county tourism work­ shop and brochure swap, you'd be confident that the tourism industry in this region is growing. Huron County's brand new tourism brochures (10 in all) are getting thicker with more specialty shops, bed and breakfasts, and restaurants popping up. Organizers of the event (Ben- miller Inn, Goderich & District Chamber of of Commerce and the Huron County Planning & Devel­ opment Department) says the num­ bers have doubled from last year's attendance figures at the brochure swap and seminars. Hope the 1992 summer tourist season proves as successful. Jane Gardner Director of Communications. 2 vehicles collide in Morris A two-vehicle collision on High­ way 4 at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22 in Morris township result­ ed in minor injuries to a Mitchell man. A spokesperson from the Wing­ ham OPP said a 1988 Nissan pick­ up, driven by 74-year-old William McCreath of Kitchener attempted to turn left onto County Road 16 from Highway 4. The truck was struck on the right side by a north bound car driven by Richard Koscik, 38, of Mitchell. Mr. Koscik was taken by ambu­ lance to Wingham and District Hospital. OPP say the view of both drivers was obstructed by heavy construc­ tion equipment on the road. Damage to Mr. Koscik's 1988 Pontiac was severe, while there was moderate damage done to Mr. McCreath's truck. I nt , iZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29,1992. PAGE 11. CKNX restructures TV operation Declining revenues brought about the effect on the market of the prolonged recession and the increased fragmentation of the mar­ ket by newly licensed broadcast and cable services, has forced CKNX Broadcasting Limited, to announce last week that it is restructuring its television opera­ tion. The company is permanently laying off 36 hill-time and 10 part- time employees. Viewers will con­ tinue to enjoy local news content and area information programming on TV8. “Significant impact of the current economy in permanent plant clo­ sures and losses in the retail sector, as well as a general loss in advertis­ ing revenues in the mid-western Ontario market, has led to the restructuring of our operations”, Bob Eisden, CKNX Broadcasting President, said. “The move to more closely connect the Wingham and London Television operations into a stronger regional service will also provide CKNX with a better oppor- tunity to support AM920 and FM102, to be strong local radio Our mistake In last week's edition of The Citi­ zen it was reported that Barbara Marshall of RR1, Ethel had been charged with impaired. The actual charge was care and control. Also, it stated that police found an open case of beer in the back seat of her car. The case of beer was unopened. The Citizen apologizes for the errors and regrets any embarrass­ ment they have caused Ms Mar­ shall. fiFT RFADY FOR ^PRINOBmm i 11 ■ I 11 I 111 w r— LAWN FERTILIZER — •20-5-5 Slo Release N. •10-6-4 •10-6-4+Killex - GARDEN FERTILIZER - •10-10-10 *6-24-24 •16-16-16 *8-32-16 PEAT MOSS •4 cu. ft. •2 cu. ft. ----- BONE MEAL •2 kg. -4 kg. •50 lb. bag •LAWN CARE PRODUCTS •BAGGED SHEEP & CATTLE MANURE FREE SPREADER RENTAL WITH YOUR FERTILIZER _________PURCHASE___________ Hhowson & HOWSONLTD. Wingham Blyth 357-2700 523-4241 MILLS services.” Martha Blackbum, Chairman of the Blackburn Group, owner of CKNX Broadcasting, told CKNX employees April 22 that the compa­ ny had little choice but to reposition the television operation. “All of us take little comfort from the fact that all across Cana­ da, our colleagues in broadcasting are facing the same realities of an extremely difficult economic cli­ mate. I am deeply saddened by the personal impact the loss of jobs will have on many here, and on the community”, she said. “We are determined to assist in any way we can, to help our employees and believe the financial arrangements are fair and appropriate.” The announcement provided 18 weeks of notice to the staff. In addition, the company has provided a generous severance package as well as financial and career transi­ tion counselling. Al Skelton, Vice-President and General Manager of CKNX Broad­ casting, explained that television News would continue to be collect­ ed by CKNX reporters and fed to London by micro wave to be incor­ porated into newscasts at CFPL-TV Qrand Opening for the New Belgrave Community Centre May 2,1992 Ribbon Cutting at 2:00 p.m. ‘Dueruone Welcome and transmitted back to Wingham and area viewers. The same service will be provided to television advertisers. The move allows the two CKNX radio stations to main­ tain staffing levels and the current high levels of News, Sports, farm information and community ser­ vice. Fifty-six people will continue their employment with the compa­ ny in Wingham to meet the needs of the television and radio services. Forestry Freaks read about trees BY MICHELLE FREIBURGER The Forestry Freaks held their third meeting at the Freiburger's home. They read about the shapes of trees and where they would grow best, then took a field trip to the Maitland Manor Nursery. Fran showed members how to prune trees, how trees are moved and replanted. She also showed many different kinds of plants. Each member was given one tree to plant at home. They thanked her for her abundance of knowledge, and returned to the Freiburger's.