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The Citizen, 1998-12-02, Page 19Decorate your home with a fresh cut CHRISTMAS TREE • Fraser Fir • Scotch Pine • Balsam Fir • White Pine We will deliver to Brussels and Brussels area BRUSSELS AGRI SERVICES at the stockyards Brussels (519) 887-9391 JANE WHITMORE Honours B. Comm., M.B.A. Jane recently passed the Canada-Wide Uniform Final Exam for Chartered Account- ants. She is a graduate of the University of Windsor, Central Huron Secondary School and Blyth Public School. Jane is currently employed at Deloitte & Touche Chartered Accountants in Windsor. Congratulations from Mom, Dad, Ken and Doug. Beer C Ras A+130Fie WAtic E3WI 711N BHT 81 .10A9 THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1998. PAGE 19.. Radome Museum honours techs [here was double cause for celebration at a special presentation hosted by the Airforce Radome Museum of Technology on Saturday, Nov. 28 in Vanastra. The family of the late William John Bell accepted his Certificate of Appreciation for his outstanding contribution to the war effort as a radar technician. The Certificate was presented by Member of Parliament Paul Steckle, a strong supporter of the museum and advocate of the recognition of all war veterans. Although originally sent in 1946 by the British government, the Certificates were never delivered to Canada's 5,800 RCAF radar mechanics and officers, many of whom trained at the country's radar school in Clinton. Through the efforts of Bob Linden, a member of the Ottawa Radar Techs Association, and MPs John Richardson and Peter Goldring, the Certificates have been replicated and the radar techs formally recognized in the House of Commons. Before introducing Steckle, museum Board President Phil Malcolm spoke of Bell's service. Born in Huron Twp. in 1915, he joined the Canadian Air Force in 1941, trained at the new radar . school at Clinton, and then served in the Mediterranean as a Group Radar Officer. He was recognized for this service in 1945 by King George VI when he received the Order of the British Empire. Service to community characterized his life. As a dairy operator in Listowel, his dedication and leadership in the promotion of baseball in Ontario Continued from page 17 year. He said it's unknown if the government will let the health council keep the money for pro- grams for next year. Most of the $1 million budget is used for salaries for planners to make the health care system work as efficiently as possible. *** A dispute continues between the Clinton Fire Area Board and the county regarding charges for fire department services to the former Huronview complex now being used by the library, health unit and Huron Day Centre. The Clinton department resubmitted an invoice for $1,958-.82 which includes a $1,600 charge plus interest for work the county says is not part of its agreement with the fire board, OPP seek scam artist The Huron OPP are requesting all businesses in the Wingham, Brussels and Blyth area to report a short, heavy-set, white male in his 40s who has been selling advertising for placemats. Over the past summer a male fitting this description has been selling placemat advertising for $180. This is believed to be a series of frauds. Anyone who has been approached by a lone male selling advertising is asked to call Detective Constable Scott at the Huron OPP Detachment with this information. was recognized in the naming of the William John Bell Park. Before retiring, he became a top agent for. London Life Insurance in Stratford. To add to the occasion, a major gift to the museum was unveiled by Group Captain Pat Ryan, of Ottawa, the last Commanding Officer at the Clinton base. The first Commanding Officer, Kenneth R. Patrick and his family of Victoria, B.C. have donated his entire personal collection of war time records, speeches, uniforms and memorabilia. "This is an outstanding collection for the museum," said Malcolm who personally drove his truck to Victoria to pick up and deliver the gift to the museum. Patrick was the Commanding Officer at Clinton from 1943 to 1945. He too received the Order of the British Empire as well as the Legion of Merit from American President Harry S. Truman in 1945. He later served in the Korean conflict before becoming Director of Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnical University in New York. In a very successful business career spanning the next four decades, he founded companies like CAE Inc., sat on the boards of the major aerospace companies, and partnered in many international contracts for Canadian companies. In a life marked by generosity to others, his gift to the museum 'will give future generations a keen insight into life at the radar training school during the war. Tightly secured from the public, the highly specialized training which covers work at Huronview itself. The county's administration, finance and personnel committee voted to send the invoice back along with all reports prepared as to why the county disputes the bill. *** After a performance review of Clerk-Administrator Lynn Murray, the administration, finance and per- sonnel committee asked her to find ways to lighten her regular work- load so that throughout 1999 and received at Clinton by the Canadian, American, British, and Common-wealth air forces played a critical role in securing the Allied victory. World War Two Radar Techs' Associations have formed across the country and in Britain as their role in the war has been formally acknowledged. These associations are very supportive of the initiatives of the museum to attract more records and collections from the radar and telecommunications students who attended Clinton over its thirty year history as an electronics school from 1941 to 1971. Fred Bates of Grand Bend, who attended Saturday's festivities, has donated his school notes from 1941. Bob Linden, also in attendance, has worked diligently to preserve materials and gain recognition for the radar techs, first uncovering the missing Certificates while doing research in Ottawa. Museum Board member Horace "Red" Macauley of Ottawa, who spent 11 months amassing the initial installation for the museum, sent best wishes to the Bell family and congratulations to everyone involved in supporting the museum project, calling it "an important piece of Canadian heritage and a shrine to the first radar training school in North America." Veterans and families wishing more information on the Certificates of Appreciation should contact Veteran Affairs, Honours and Awards Section at 66 Slater Street, Ottawa or the Museum do Phil Malcolm, Clinton 519-482- 5563. 2000 she will be available to lead immediate changes required by long term changes and the burden of downloading of provincial ser- vices to the county. *** Huron's road department again joined with Middlesex for an auc- tion of surplus equipment and engi- neer Sandra Lawson reported it was a great success. The county offered several used trucks for sale and received an average of $51,000 each. Cty. battles over fire protection Multiple winner Brett Bean received the Bank of Montreal Award from Barb Storey at the Huron County 4-H awards night in Clinton. Bean was also a member of the top judging team and the recipient of the Huron County Beef Producers Award. (News-Record photo) W. Wawanosh sets dog fees West Wawanosh council support- ed several resolutions which came before them at the Nov. 17 session. They concurred with Kincar- dine's resolution asking the Canadi- an Diabetes Society to officially recognize the efforts of Ayden Bylt who is running across Canada te raise funds for a Diabetes cure. Support was also given to thi Township of South-West Oxfore requesting the provincial govern ment to reinstate compensation fot volunteer firefighters on the same basis as in the Workers Compensa- tion Act and not as in the Work- place Safety and Insurance Act. The fee for a dog license was set at $15 and $50 for a kennel license. Bylaws regulating the keeping of dogs in the township and levying for Bos Municipal Drain were also passed. -HEALTH ON THE HILL- A Review of activities at SEAFORTH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL TREE OF LIGHTS ceremony was again a success with the support of Hospital Auxiliary members, Staff and community participation. Tickets remain available at the Hospital Switchboard or Huron Hospice office 527-0655 up until Christmas. SANTA CLAUS PARADES watch for Seaforth Community Hospital float in the upcoming Mitchell Parade Friday, December 4th at 7:00 p.m. and the Brussels Parade Saturday, December 5th at 3:30 p.m. ACCREDITATION COUNCIL SURVEYORS - visited November 26 & 27th. The award will be granted within 9 weeks. HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS a non-denominational service of remembering to help the bereaved deal with loss at holiday time to be held Sun. December 13, 1998 4-5 p.m. at St. Thomas' Anglican Church, Seaforth. Refreshments to follow in St. Thomas' Anglican Parish Hall. Please accept this as your personal invitation.