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WWW.IVESINSURANCECOM "All Classes of Insurance" DOUG GOUGH, Broker 184 Dinsley St. W., Blyth Tel.: (519) 523-9655 Fax: (519) 523-9793 CHRISTMAS CHEER HAMPER APPLICATIONS The Salvation Army, Wingham will be taking applications for Christmas hampers on Friday, Nov. 30th 1 — 4 p.m. & Monday, Dec. 3rd 1 — 4 p.m. at 292 Edward St. (Church), Wingham If you need more information please call the Director of Family Services, Captain Edna Rowe at 357-1387 or the church office at 357-1951 THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2001. PAGE 7. Council talk expresses distrust Work began on the installation of the Grade 4-8 playground equipment at Blyth Public School last week. Keeping an eye on the progress were, back row, from left: Stacy McLellan, Darcey Cook, Kerissa Van Amersfoort. Front: John Bokhout. Assisting financially were the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 420 and the Ladies Auxiliary with the triple hoop basketball, the parent and community sponsors through the spring walk-a-thon, New Orlean's pizza for the bike raffle tickets and local businesses. (Bonnie Gropp photo) Melville WMS meets at member's home Continued from page 1 to check potential savings from pre- vious closures, he was unable to get it. He only receives a budget sum- mary according to Leitch. The councillors' discussion of the presentations clearly indicated both anger and distrust of the board. Councillor Larry McGrath's com- ment about the board was short and to the point. "The voting structure sucks - it sucks big time. We absorbed a $1 million deficit when we amalgamated with Perth - now we are closing Huron schools." Alvin McLellan worried that council might be seen as too focused on the economic effects of school closings on the community. He emphasized, "We must have parents behind us." Later, as McLellan finished, he expressed the frustration that seemed to grip many on council when he asked. "Are we (council) going to be ignored anyway?" Mayor Lin Steffler may have had that question in mind when she asked councillors to take note of the official reply to her presentation at the Oct. 23 Avon Maitland board meeting. This was the meeting at which Superintendent Bill Gerth had presented his school accomodation report. Burgess characterised the letter as, "You had your chance to talk ... now don't bother us " He commented, "I take more seri- ously the role of the mayor than it appears the director of education does." The mayor did not dispute either the interpretation or the com- ment. Burgess made several proposals for action by council. However, he expressed pessimism about the effects of logical argument and pub- lic pressure on the board. He said, " There is no doubt in my mind that Seaforth District High School will be voted closed. There is no doubt in my mind that either Grey Public School or Brussels Public School will be voted closed, possibly both. Bill Gerth indicated in -his presentation that was what he was considering. I don't think he will change his mind." Burgess' main recommendation to council was to hire Leitch in his capacity as a lawyer. He said, "Mr. Leitch has argued successfully in the past that the board is making errors. I think the board is still making errors in treating our communities fairly." As the discussion was closing Steffler challenged the board direct- ly. She said, "At some point in the future, if they close schools they will realize they erred, and I promise them, I will be here to help rebuild our community and our schools, and they will not." The November meeting of Melville Church Women's Missionary Society was held at the home of Isobel Gibson on Monday, Nov. 12 at 1:30 p.m. Helen Elliott welcomed everyone and turned the meeting over to Leona Armstrong. The call to wor- ship was followed by a prayer. The theme of the devotions was Peace and Remembrance. A short story entitled The Price of Freedom was read, followed by repeating the hymn, Judge Eternal, Throned in Splendour. Janna Dodds read the scripture — Leviticus 26: 3-6, 9-12. The medita- tion consisted of two short stories — one about the Peace Park in Hiroshima and the other about the eternal flame that burns in the centre of what was once the village of Khatyn in Russia. The meeting closed by repeating the hymn 0 God of Love, 0 King of Peace in the form of a closing prayer. Mrs. Elliott conducted the busi- ness part of the meeting. The secre- - tary's report was read by Mrs. Armstrong in the absence of the sec- retary Mary Huether. Mrs. Elliott reported that the WMS annual meeting would be held in Wingham on Jan. 21. The theme ‘‘,11 be Let Peace Begin With Me. Mrs. Armstrong, treasurer gave the treasurer's report. The collection was taken up and Mrs. Elliott gave the offertory prayer. The president reminded members of the collection of items for the Samaritan's Purse project on Sunday, Nov. 25 and the mitten tree Sunday, on Dec. 2. Five dollars for postage is needed for each shoe- box. The roll call was answered with a verse about peace. The December meeting will be held at the home of Mary Huether on Monday, Dec. 3 at 1:30 p.m. with the roll call being answered by your most unusual Christmas. Rev. Cathrine Campbell cloged the meeting with prayer and lunch was served by the hostess.