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The Citizen, 1998-10-07, Page 25HURON SUPERIOR MEMORIALS ESTABLISHED OVER 70 YEARS 4.• 6-4;1.1:1.11141 Serving Blyth and all of Huron County MICHAEL FALCONER Beattie-Falconer Funeral Homes & Tasker Chapel 153 HIGH STREET, CLINTON Bus.: 482-9441 Res.: 482-3664 Evening appointments available Cara rose to the challenge In 1996 Cara was introduced to the Kids Help Phone program. Seeing an opportunity to help others, she reached out to her community, recruiting 21 young people from Niagara area high schools to attend the 1997 training conference. All 21 of these young volunteers are now actively involved with Kids Help Phone. Cara Agar was honoured last year as an Ontario Junior Citizen. There are young people in our community who have risen to the challenge. If you know a young person, aged 6 to 18, who is involved in worthwhile community service, a special person who is contributing while living with a limitation, or a youth who has performed an act of heroism, help us recognize their contribution — nominate them today! Nominations will be accepted until October 31, 1998. Contact this newspaper or the OCNA at 905-639-8720, Loc. 230. \o..srituct,4 (‹t • v\A,?- ...qcsoe ONTARIO Li JUNIOR CITIZEN ontario J Li OF THE YEAR cn community newspapers AWARDS j association ti THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1998. PAGE 25. Blyth school council prepares for new year With the new school year under- way, the Blyth School Council executive resumed meeting, Sept. 16. A schedule of meeting dates and topics was set out as follows: Dec. 2, "Your Marks/Your High School Future"; Jan. 27, "Games Night", April 1, open for suggestions and the final meeting, May 31, wrap-up and elections. It was agreed that class represen- tatives should attend regular SAC By Bruce McGrail Mrs. Martin, our educational assistant is back from her maternity leave. In the spring, she had a little boy name Dalen. Mrs. Martin, we are glad to have you back! By Jacob Dettweiler and Mrs. Webster The Campbell Soup Company Dr. Kerry Blagrave, chair of the Huron Perth Partnership announced recently that Bonnie Adamson has been appointed president and chief executive officer for the eight hospitals partnership in Huron Perth. Adamson is currently vice president, Patient Networks and Continued from page 1 know that a patrol was active. "Bayfield has had considerable success with this," said Mercey. Though the unit there has been organized by a businessperson, Mercey noted that such a group works for the betterment of the entire community. "For us," he added, "it's an under- cover car. No one knows it's there. People see a cruiser, they tend to run." Getting a watch unit started would not be difficult, Mercey said. "You need someone with enough drive to get it off the ground. That's not that tough when you think about it. Just find the volunteers and have them commit to a time and a day. Don McNeil, present as a repre- sentative of the business communi- ty, felt the idea had some merit. "It would definitely help make the business owners feel more at ease." Mercey said that success will be Continued from page 19 "The Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans and the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food are both proposing a heavy legislative agenda during this session. The issues to be examined will range from Sea Lamprey control funding to trade disputes with the United States and the meetings or send a replacement. The rep could he used asa short term/emergency link to the student body. Due to financial concerns, any plans to expand the playground have been nut on hold. A study will be undertaken regarding student activities fees. It was felt the policy should be con- sistent with secondary schools. 1m-re will be no financial sup- port from the school board for has a program to help schools with educational expenses. There is a box in the lobby for labels from Campbell soups and Pepperidge Farm crackers and there are also boxes in the Knechtel stores in Wingham and Blyth. Another project is a three-month campaign for collecting the UPC symbols from any Kellogg product. Alliances at the London Health Sciences Centres and will assume her new responsibilities Nov. 1. The Huron Perth-Partnership conducted a national research and considered many qualified applications and was impressed with the interest in this position, proportionate to the effort and time. He suggested a volunteer pool of 50 people would be best in order to lighten the burden. "You don't want one person feeling that he has to be there at all times." Noting that this rash of break-ins has been a recent problem, Mercey said that there will be many nights when nothing happens. "But the unit works as a deterent. Locally, the word will be out and vandals, kids on the street will know." Commenting on the frustration of not just the businesspeople, but of the police Mercey added, "The money is not there to flood com- munities with police, yet they are paying more for the service. This is a solution, the kind of thing that just makes your town a better place to live. And it works. I'm sure it works." Clerk-Treasurer Donna White is going to bring the matter up for dis- cussion at the next meeting of busi- ness owners. After that a public meeting will be arranged. European Community. I eagerly anticipate the continuation of my Committee responsibilities." CRIME 1+1 STOPPERS 1-800-222-TIPS school upkeep of painting, Princi- pal Maertens told the council. Vol- unteers will be sought for painting bike racks, equipment and other objects as will donations of paint from local businesses. Parents will be asked their posi- tion on Blyth students participating • in the Belgrave, Blyth School Fair. Issues to be addressed include: benefit to students, mandatory attendance and bussing. The executive agreed to maintain the status quo with regards to stu- Funds raised are to be used for the purchase of computer software. Also, the school is still collecting grocery tapes from Knechtels, Zehrs and Brian's Valu-Mart. Anyone with any of these items who would like to donate to the school, please give them to one of the students or drop them into the office. Blagrave said. The Partnership unanimously supported Adamson's appointment and is looking forward to her leadership in ensuring continuing advances in quality healthcare throughout the eight hospitals in Huron and Perth Counties. She said she lwks forward to working with the management, volunteers, board, physicians and community in an effort to achieve these goals. The }luron Perth Hospital Partnership is a partnership of all eight hospitals in Huron and Perth and Adamson's appointment means that she will serve in title as chief executive officer for each of the eight hospitals. dent participation at the Thresher Reunion. Students attend for approximately two hours on the Friday morning of the annual event. Local service clubs and organiza- tion which have donated to the schools will be sent a letter of thanks as well as told of the corn- Considered by many to be the "World's Greatest Old Tyme Fiddler", Graham Townsend will be honoured at the Orangeville Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall, seating 1,800 people, on Oct. 24 and 25. The festivities will commence Saturday evening at 7 p.m. with a giant fiddler's jam on stage followed by a 99-minute jamboree and an old-fashioned barn dance until midnight. Sunday's events start at noon with another jamboree and the arrival of Graham and Eleanor at 2 p.m. Tributes will be paid and special tunes played by Canadian fiddling champions, all Shelburne winners going back to the early fifties. Special guests from TV, radio and records have been invited Grey accepts Ryan tender Grey Township Council held a special meeting on Sept. 28 and accepted the tenders of Ryan Construction amounting to $74,178.32 for the Silver Corners Municipal Drain Extension. The Ryan tender was the lowest of five tenders received. Council declared the week of Oct. 5 - 12 as Ontario Agricultural Week. Council authorized the road superintendent to tender for the crushing and stockpiling of 15,000 cubic yards A gravel with tenders to close by 4 p.m. on Oct. 19. minity/service group appreciation night, April 15. The role of parents, as outlined in the new school curriculum update, will be posted on the hall bulletin board in the school. The new curricula are available for anyone who wishes to review it. to participate in this historical fiddling extravaganza. The Townsends will be inducted into the Canadian Fiddler's Hall of Fame and will receive their fans and friends on a one-to-one basis for the last hour of the occasion. The event is being presented by The Canadian Fiddler's and Step Dancers' Hall of Fame and Museum, a non-profit corporation. Admission Saturday evening is $5 (advance) and $7.50 at the door. Sunday's admission is $10 (advance) and $12.50 at the door. Children 12 and under are admitted free and RV secured parking until Monday noon is $25. For tickets and information call 519-940-3225 or 519-941-4963. East Wawanosh PS news Businessman feels idea has some merit MP re-appointed Students welcome back teacher Huron Perth hospital appoint new president/chief executive Townsend tribute in Orangeville