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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1997-11-19, Page 8PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19,1997. Centre gets hydrotherapy tub Recognition Ross Taylor, left, was recognized last Thursday evening by the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority for 25 years of service. Presenting the ward is MVCA Chairman Ivan Suggitt. (Advance-Times photo) Ross Taylor gets award for 25 years with MVCA By Jim Brown Advance-Times Staff Ross Taylor of East Wawanosh Twp. was recognized last Thursday evening for serving 25 years as a director on the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) board. The MVCA director recognition awards were presented by authority Chairman Ivan Suggitt, at the Belgrave Community Centre. Bruce McCall of Brussels was presented an award for 19 years. The late Norman Haid was honoured for 18 years service to the MVCA, Leona Armstrong of Grey was honoured for 15 years, and Arnold Storey of Milverton received an award for 14 years service. The late Robert Mathers of Elma Twp. was honoured for nine years service and the late Ron Gross of Brussels 4-H chefs plan events for achievement On Monday, Nov. 3 the Brussels #1 Cooking Chefs held their fifth meeting at Mitchell's from 4 - 6 p.m. Missy opened the meeting with the 4-H pledge and did roll call. Anne read the minutes from the last meeting. Members talked about what recipes they had made during the week, then discussed when and where the achievement program should be held and what to do. They went into the kitchen and made oatmeal cookies. Then youth leader, Cynthia DeWit led them in judging cookies. They judged three different kinds, Girl Guide chocolate mint, peanut butter and oatmeal. They held the sixth and final meeting on Monday, Nov. 10 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Bridge's. Missy opened the meeting with the 4-H pledge and Anne read the minutes from the last meeting. They completed roll call and discussed the recipes they made during the week and what they did to make them healthier. They got down to business and discussed the bake sale they are having on Dec. 6. They are all to bring two dozen baked goods. Then they finalized what each Hullett Twp. was honoured for six years service. Bob Hallam of West Wawanosh Twp. and Murray McCracken of Wallace Twp. were recognized for five years service. Gordon Ross of Harriston was recognized for four years. Three year recognition awards were presented to Keith Dickson of Maryborough Twp., Leonard Theedom of Clinton, Diane Hahn of Logan Twp., and Paul Vander Molen of Seaforth. Receiving two years recognition awards were Bill McGrath of Wingham, Rick McMurray of Lucknow, Gerald Kerr of Blyth, Bob Harris of Huron Twp., Tom Cunningham of Hullett Twp., James Dewer of Elma Twp. and Alison Lobb of Goderich Twp. Bob Steffen of Wingham and Bonnie LaFontaine of Colborne Twp. were recognized for one year service. has to bring to achievement. After gathering in the kitchen they made two types of gingerbread cookies. While gingerbread men were baking in the oven, they made Royal icing, then decorated the cookies with the icing and M & M's. Mmmm....they were good! Missy closed the meeting with the 4-H motto. The achievement program will be held on Thursday, Nov. 20 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Maple Villa in Brussels. Thank You I would like to thank the people of Morris Township for giving me the opportunity to be your Reeve for one more term, it was greatly appreciated. Robert (Bert) Elliott The Wingham and Area Seniors Day Centre has installed a hydrotherapy tub and introduced a bathing program for clients and others in the community who can benefit. "We are able to offer a great new service to Day Centre clients and others in the community," said Joan van der Meer, chairperson of the; Centre's board of directors. Staff offer hydrotherapy bathing and personal attention including bathing, hair washing and basic nail care. The fee for a whirlpool session is $5 for those who attend the Centre and $10 for others. Providers of various community services have the opportunity to receive training and use the bath for their clients at a nominal cost. Wingham and District Community Living Association will be using the bath to provide hydrotherapy for some clients after Centre hours. This project has been planned for HELPING THE WORLD WRITE NOW CODE Self-sufficiency through literacy in the developing world For information, call 1-800-661-2633 a long time and has been made possible through donations from clients, and community members, the Bickell Foundation, fundraising, and support from the Ministry of Health. In addition to our financial supporters we would like to acknowledge past Board members who initiated the plan and landlord Steve MacDougall who Colleen Schenk School Board Trustee Huron-Perth District #8 Thank you for your confidence. I will continue to do my best for you and your children. Sincerely, Colleen Schenk Thank You for your confidence Graeme MacDonald supervised the construction of the tub room and then made a donation to the Day Centre, van der Meer said. Anyone who is interested in seeing the newly completed room or in finding out more about the services at the Day Centre is invited to call Sallie Lawton, executive director at 357-1440.