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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1998-09-02, Page 6A time for sharing Melinda Dorsch, left, Nicole Pletch and Megan Pletch had a great time singing and participating in the activities during the Friday session of Belgrave Knox United Church Vacation Bible School. Now in its fourth year, the session is held late in August and gives children from four to 12 one last opportunity to get involved in some fun before heading back to school. This year, 40 to 50 children attended regularly. Legion pres. sets record straight OFF regular price ALL NURSERY STOCK & HARD GOODS Te-em Farm Has... 13us11els Of... FIELD TOMATOES for canning, freezing, chili sauce, etc. by the pound or by the bushel or any where in between! WE PICK OR mu PICK in your container. now available...SWEET CORN (also large quantities) BEAUTIFUL GLADS & FALL GARDEN MUMS OPEN...Wed-mon. 9-6, Closed TuesOeV TE-EM FARM A Gardener 's P~radi5e (319) 452-3020 Mt] Ba4iJd,Ont. NOM 1GO 1/2" Perenntais _oat of is plants- ? $ 500 THE EDITOR, The Huron Perth Injury Prevention Committee (HPIPC) is asking your readers for support and new members to help avoid the aftermath of disruption, pain, loss, sorrow and expense caused by injuries. Injury is the leading cause of death in people under age 44. Injury kills more children under 19 than all other causes combined. There is much work to be done. The major task is to create a shift in thinking. We know that when most injuries arc investigated, they are not "accidents". A cause can be found and the event was predictable. We need this shift in thinking to take control by creating as safe an environment as possible. I-IPIPC has subcommittees for the four areas of concern: motor vehicle occupant safety, bicycle safety, falls in seniors and farm safety. The Motor Vehicle Occupant Subcommittee is currently planning a major RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign across the two counties. This will involve all area police forces plus local supporting businesses and agencies. The Bicycle Safety Sub- committee provides resources while strongly supporting helmet use and bicycle skill training. The autumn project is to. train volunteers to assist with bicycle. rodeos. The Falls in Seniors Sub- committee has an inventory of local resources and has published articles in local newspapers. The committee is working to increase THE EDITOR On behalf of the Canadian Cancer Society, we would like to publicly recognize the achieve- ments of the lead organizers, captains, and canvassers of Huron and Perth Counties during the annual residential fundraising campaign. The time and effort of 1,800 volunteers in this endeavour, combined with the generosity of donors in the communities of Huron-Perth, has raised over $208,400! For this, the cancer community is truly grateful. Forty-seven per cent of the funds go towards research, 38 per cent for community programs and 15 per cent for fundraising and administra- tion costs. We are proud of this Continued from page 4 to remind our MPs of their duty to make more effective laws to safeguard us on our streets? It has been over 10 years since there has been a review of the Criminal Code as it relates to impaired driving. Until changes are made to the Criminal Code and stiffer penalties for criminals are implemented, we will continue to have innocent victims injured or killed by drinking drivers. And, unfortunately, the motions will be the same: the families will have to pick up the pieces, try to fight for justice in an unjust system, and. carry on with their lives without their loved one(s). Our federal and provincial governments must do more to protect the innocent citizens of Canada. I cannot understand how our government can continue to put off rectifying this situation. in the memory of Princess Diana awareness of the impact of falls, to make home safer and to increase physical fitness among seniors. The Farm Safety Subcommittee' is concerned with collecting accurate baseline data about the number of farm injuries in Huron/Perth as well as pursuing farm safety audits and protecting farm families from workplace- related injuries. All committees are very keen to work with existing community groups or interested individuals, We also have an injury prevention display suitable for any event that features exhibits. Actively working community members include several highly valued community volunteers plus representatives from Beaumont Dairy Farms (Mitchell), Ontario Provincial Police, The Canadian Red Cross Society, District Health Council, Huron County Farm Safety Association, Wingham and District Hospital, Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, Rob Evans Chev-Olds (Goderich), Huron Expositor (Seaforth), Seaforth Community Hospital, MADD Canada, Perth CCAC, Perth Addiction Centre, Huron Addiction and Assessment Referral Centre, Perth District Health Unit, Women Today, Stratford Police, Town and Country Support Ser- vices, Ministry of Transportation Ontario and Huron County Health Unit. The next HPIPC general meeting is Sept. 9 at 9:30 a.m. at the District Health Council in Mitchell. Marguerite Thomas Chair achievement to be able to sustain service to the community for programs like transportation, emotional support, public education forums, practical assistance and our national Cancer Information Service, 1-888-939- 3333. Together, with our dedicated volunteers who lead the way in fundraising and program delivery, we can make a difference. • Supporting research efforts to eradicate cancer and enhancing the quality of life of those living with cancer is the mission the Canadian Cancer Society strives to meet. Sincerely, Ken Varley, Fundraising Chairman. Deborah Barton, Unit Manager. and in the memory of the hundreds killed across Canada each year, public pressure must be placed on our politicians. In this way, we might halt the number of innocent Canadians struck down like Princess Diana and make our roads THE EDITOR, I would like to dispel some of the rumours surrounding our legion branch at this time. Late last winter and into early spring we noticed some discrepancies in our Nevada orders. We, as an executive tried to figure out this problem. This was at a time when the Ontario Gaming Commission switched all legions and service clubs over to a new system. There were glitches naturally and we had new fees and rules to deal with. Being in a small community, we trusted our system and had faith in our way of doing business. Namely, this can't happen to us! Unfortunately it did. When we dug deeper, the problem escalated and had to be addressed immediately. Not being lawyers, accountants or in law enforcement, we decided to consult all of the above. Some of the rumours on the street have been hurtful and untrue. While the size of the problem is substantial, it is not our legion's death knell. When the police investigation is complete we will pick up the pieces and with the community's support, we will be back in the hammer lane in no time. The Royal Canadian Legion is one of the best service organiza- tions in Canada. Last year over $22 million was donated across Canada. To all the innocent parties in this and community streets safe from drunk drivers. How many more people have to die before something is done? Lynne Magee MADD Huron/Bruce. PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1998. Writer seeks support Fundraising chair says thanks MADD wants government action investigation, we apologize for any discomfort caused. Over the past several years incidents of this nature are treated as inconveniences. We checked things out and yes there are still Ten Commandments and yes theft and fraud are still in the laws of our land. Until the OPP investigation is complete, we suggest that all the kangaroo court magistrates and Perry Mason 'wannabes' stick to their day jobs. Back to regular business. Please support our Legion Ladies Auxiliary and their annual Thresher's Country Dinner upstairs at the arena as well as their quilt draw. President R.C.L. 420 Bob Hillis. Belgrave news Linda, Chris and Travis Campbell have returned from Alberta where they visited with Collin Campbell and other friends and relatives. SAIL POWER When you're launching towing your boat or when it's on the water, don't make the fatal mistake of letting the boat's mast or antenna • touch - :i 7::. overhead Ar wires. could knock the wind out of your sails, forever. CL A R OF LINES! '41 or 0 / 4 \ tti , .... S., '' je - IlltSillir _,. ._. ,4 911.11/, ,, ,. — f..1 - w it 1104 'S.- 4 ' ii L, 0 ''' _...., _.0.#,,,, '- . oft -' - -..... - - . _ __ _ '7 — 0 Ontario _-.---- ,.--- Hydro