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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1994-06-15, Page 11THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 1994. PAGE 11. Province honours resident Credit to the community John (Jack) Fischer of Bluevale was honoured in Toronto on June 7 for his commitment and contribution to the village of Bluevale and the townships of Turnberry and Morris. By Janice Becker The residents of Blucvale, Tum- berry and Morris Townships and the surrounding communities may very well have felt or seen the influences of John Fischer for almost 50 years, but recently the Province of Ontario has recognized his contribution to the community. Mr. Fischer, or Jack as everyone knows him, received an Ontario Senior Achievement Award in Toronto on June 7, to acknowledge his efforts. The award was presented by Lieutenant-Governor Henry Jack­ man, Premier Bob Rae and Minis­ ter of Citizenship Elaine Zeimba to 20 of Ontario's 'most remarkable individuals’. In his 86th year, Mr. Fischer still plants the approximately 125 flow­ ers around the township office in Bluevale, the village where he now resides, and continues to clear the snow and cut the grass there. WZ meets A meeting of the Women's Institute will be held in the WI Hall on June 21 at 8 p.m. Guest speaker Carman Ives will talk on reflexology. The roll call for the meeting will be "A health tip to improve mental or physical well­ being." A limited edition fine porcelain plate, entitled "Celebrating 100 years”, has been released for sale on June 1 by the Ontario Women's Institute. This plate heralds the start of celebrations to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Women's Institute. Anyone wishing to purchase a plate is asked to contact either Mrs. John Roberts at 357-2219 or Mrs. Jim Hunter at 357-1420. KNECHTEL on specif IIIII III III III III Illi Beginning June 6th 1994 1 rrTTTrrn I I I 11 |For Our- 41 i \ w Special Locked In Prices — Insert In This Week's Flyer. — I I I I I I I I I I I III I I I I I I I I I 11 I I I I I —I-Kuenzig Food Market Scrimgeour’s Food Market McTaggart's Food Market Clinton Blyth Hensall ----Illi 4- I 4 I I I I I I I 1 I 4 4 X- 4 I I I I I I I I 4 I I I 4 I I—I 4 I X I 4 I 4 I 4 I 4 4 -I I—I I 4 I I His community service began in 1943 when he was first elected to council. In 1952 he became reeve of Turnberry Township and ad­ vanced to warden of Huron County in 1956. He served 18 years as the town­ ship clerk until 1976. The list of boards and organiza­ tions which have benefitted from Mr. Fischer's involvement is exten­ sive but includes the Wingham and District Hospital Board (24 years), Men's Club, Senior Citizen's Group, Bluevale Activist Club, Committee for the Frail, Elderly and Disabled (transportation), Wheels Away, Bluevale Hall Board and Community Living Associa­ tion. Along with his group activities, Mr. Fischer is the caretaker for the Maitland Valley Conservation Park, municipal grounds, park and cemetery, all in Bluevale. Tumberry Twp. Clerk-Treasurer B elgraveThe news , from Compiled by Helen Stonehouse Phone 887-9487 Pletch family holds reunion The family of the late Herb and Annie Pletch held their fourth annual reunion June 12 at the Belgrave Community Centre with 60 present. A smorgasbord dinner was enjoyed at noon, with supper al 5 p.m. Those attending came from Dorothy Kelly says, "There is no one who deserves the honour more than Mr. Fischer. This man is a great asset to our township and just does all these things because he loves to help people. I don't know what we would do without him." Mr. Fischer has another achieve­ ment of which he can be proud, he and his wife Margaret recently cel­ ebrated their 61st wedding anniver­ sary. The couple has three children and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The Fischers' trip to the Parlia­ ment Buildings in Toronto for the award ceremony was made even more special when their son hired a limousine for the day. Mrs. Fischer says, "We were treated wonderfully with a dinner and reception. It was a day we will never forget." Mr. Fischer was jointly nominat­ ed by Tumbcrry and Morris Town­ ships. Victoria B.C., Toronto, Rockwood, Ildcrton and the surrounding area. On Wednesday, June 8, Mabel's Moms met at the home of Mabel Wheeler. Those present were Julie Van Camp, Jeanine and Jordan, Lila Procter and Ben, Annette te Continued on page 12 fi 111 i'i: Lyon's Food Market-- Seaforth 4—I—I—I—I 4 4—I------