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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1994-07-06, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 1994. Local pastor attends D-Day anniversary By Shane Taylor Auburn resident Pastor Jim Came was part of a group of 14 Ministers and World War II veter­ ans in attendance at the 50th Anniversary of D-Day on June 6. This time around the veterans didn't have to fight their way into France. They had the luxury of flying in to Paris on a reliable airplane without having to worry about being an open target. New executive The new exeuctive for Blyth Legion is back: Bob Mclnnes, secretary. Fourth row, from left: Mary Lou Stewart, executive; John Stewart, service officer. Third row: John Battye, Sgt. at Arms; Susan Haggitt, executive. Second row: Ralph McCrea, executive; Colleen Bell, treasurer;zClare Vincent, executive. Front row: Bob Hillis, first vice; Joe Chatterton, executive and Gord Haggitt, president. Absent were: Donna Dougherty, past president; Brad Montgomery, second vice; Keith Lapp and Chris Courtney, executive. BLYTH BROOK STREAM REHABILITATION DAY PLANNED IN BLYTH As part of the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources Free Fishing Weekend from July 8 - 10, 1994, staff at the Wing ham office are planning a stream habitat improvement day In the Blyth Brook within the village on July 9, 1994. To date, over 2 km of stream has been improved in the brook in 1993 primarily In the form of reducing silt load, lowering water temperatures, restricting livestock access, planting trees, and Improving instream cover for trout. On this day, you are invited to participate in this very worthwhile project between the arch and #4 Hwy. The work day schedule is from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with lunch provided to all who attend. If you can volunteer to assist with this work day, please contact Kevin Coultes at 357-3131 at work or at 523-4927 at home. This is your opportunity to do some fisheries management in your “own backyards”. The Blyth Brook project is lead by the Maitland Valley Anglers Inc. of Goderich, and has a total today of 17 partners. The others include the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, Maitland Valley Conservation Authority, Nine Mile Steelheaders, Blyth Scout Group, Village of Blyth, Blyth Optimist Club, Blyth Public School, Friends of the Environment, Ciba-Geigy Canada Ltd., Fish America Foundation, Landowners, Forest City Fly Fishing Club, Thames River Anglers Association, Golden Triangle Steelhead and Salmon Fishermen, Goderich Venturers, and the Environmental Partners Fund through Environment Canada. All of these partners have or will be contributing financial or volunteer support to this very worthwhile project. The three- year project value is well over $300,000.00 today. HCBE names new Supt. of Schools The Huron County Board of Education trustees have selected Ralph Wareham as the superinten­ dent of schools to succeed Arnold Mathers upon his retirement. Mr. Wareham will become superinten­ dent effective Sept. 1. Mr. Wareham will be responsible for the northern area family of schools and the implementation of the Common Curriculum. He will also oversee curriculum matters related to JK-6 and act as the senior level resource person for Special Education and Human Resources. Mr. Wareham is a long term employee of the Huron County Board of Education, having served as classroom teacher, department head, vice-principal, principal, executive assistant and acting superintendent. He has been principal of the Seaforth District High School since 1992. Prior to that he was vice-principal of Madill in Wingham. "Ralph was selected from an excellent group of candidates from across the province," said Chair Graeme Craig. The group's nine day trip to France was partly sponsored by the Missionary Church. Pastor Came said the group stayed with fellow Christians during their time in France and several of the members of the group had the chance to speak to local youth groups. Pastor Carne said the trip served a dual purpose. They were there to visit and meet with fellow Christians as well as to take in the D-Day cere­ Summary of Election Expenses 1993 General Election Federal Electoral District of: Huron - Bruce All figures its reported by Ciindidillc Published by the ( hie) llcctoral Officer of ( uuudu pursiutnt to subsections 2.is(2) uud l.i) of the ( uuadu Flections Act C.H.P. & Seebach Candidate Official Agent Number of Contributors Total Contributions Total Election Expenses Deduct: Personal Expenses of Candidate Total Election Expenses Subject to the Limit* Audited by Rick Alexander N.L.P. Donna Lavina Anderson 0 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 Stephen H. Saslove Murray Cardiff Alf Ross 111 $47,454.00 $45,488.44 $1,249.17 $44,239.27 Doane Raymond P.C.Chartered Accountants Allan Dettweiler Libert. Oleh Kelembet 0 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 Michael D. Matthew Len Lobb Barb Oesch 162 $28,542.65 $36,450.66 $ 981.88 $35,468.78 Vodden, Bender R.-P.& Seebach Tony McQuail N.D.P. Jocelyn Sonya deBoer 101 $24,529.95 $18,380.51 $1,728.61 $16,651.90 Bernard G. Nayman Paul Steckle Lib. Keith Ian Mclean 162 $33,964.15 $39,330.91 $ 974.00 $38,356.91 Homuth, Taylor, Pinder & McNeilly Henry Zekveld Daniel C. Stuckey 29 $ 4,675.00 $ 3,216.60 $ 852.81 $ 2,363.79 Vodden, Bender Fhe complete return respecting election expenses for each of the above candidates may be examined by contacting the Returning Officer: Arthur S. Bolton, R.R. 1, Dublin, ONT. N0K 1E0 * Permitted Limit of Election Expenses for Huron — Bruce: $57,202.32 monies. Both the French and Cana­ dian prime ministers were present at the Canadian ceremony, howev­ er, Pastor Came said it wasn't near­ ly as long or as extravagant as the American celebration. Although Pastor Came was not in the Second World War himself, he had the opportunity to hear several stories from his fellow travellers who had been there. The leader of the group, Reverend Alfred Rees, told him about one of his experi­ ences in India during the war. Rev. Rees was flying on a mission over Burma when the bomber's engine blew up and only five of the 11 passengers had lime to escape the falling plane. He was able to jump out of the aircraft, however his parachute wouldn't open at first and it's at this point that Rev. Rees says he was converted, said Pastor Came. The group did some sight-seeing during their stay in France and emotions were high when they revisited Juno Beach where thou­ sands of Canadians had landed and died on D-Day. They also visited St. Mary Gleese, which was made famous by the movie "The Longest Day", where ally parachuters were accidently dropped into a town, many of whom were killed before they even hit the ground. One sol­ dier's parachute got caught on a Church steeple and he was forced to hang there, right beside the ring­ ing church bells, for over three hours before he was finally cut down. A statue of the parachuter still hangs from the steeple as a reminder of the tragic incident. One of the highlights for Pastor Carne during his travels around France was the special trip he made to a hamlet called Buron, where Blyth veteran, Russell Cook had been wounded during the war. Although several of the towns and cities have been rebuilt since the last time the veterans saw them, no doubt many of them would still recall the time, a mere 50 years ago, when severe bombing de­ stroyed many of the towns and vil­ lages along the coast of France. For one local man the chance to see these sights for the first lime through the eyes and tales of actual veterans was an experience he will always remember and for some.... they can't forget. ELECTIONS CANADA rhe non-ptirtisan ugcncy responsible lor the conduct offedcrid elections