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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2002-04-24, Page 11Completed Tracey McArter, left, of Brussels Scouting is presented with her certificate after completing the Wood badge 1 training by Service Team Representative Scouter Nancy Hakkers. (Photo submitted ) Many thanks to all our dedicated Volunteers Your gifts of time are greatly appreciated Volunteer Appreciation Tea Thursday, April 25, 1-3 p.m. BRUSSELS 5R'S THRIFT SHOP Board & Staff 11441,,co wishes to thank all our hard-working ' /...._ It is amazing to see what can ( happen with the planting aff. of an idea! Blyth "Communities in Bloom" Committee volunteers and service groups The Blyth Horticultural Society thanks everyone who generously donates their time to keep our Village looking beautiful. We appreciate all of your efforts. Stan* 3 anct3 Mahe .eight ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF HURON COUNTY Special thanks to the Alzheimer Society's wonderful volunteers who contribute so much time & energy. The society couldn't manage without you. THANK YOU for sharing with us. 317 Huron Road, Clinton 482-1482 Help for Today. Hope for Tomorrow. THE MISSION OF SCOUTING The mission of Scouting is to contribute to the education of young people, through a value system based on the Scout Promise and Law, to help build a better world where people are self-fulfilled as individuals and play a constructive role in society. Thank You to the many dedicated 1st Blyth Scouters who help to make this happen. tCOUTS CANADA Corporation of the COUNTY OF HURON Huronview and Huronlea Homes for the Aged "Kind hearts are the garden, Kind thoughts are 14 mots, Kind words are the blossom, Kind deeds are the fruits, A friendly word, a kindly smile, A helpful act, and life's worthwhile." The County of Huron would like to thank the volunteers and volunteer groups which enhance the residents' quality of life at Huronview and Huronlea. (Appreciations will be held in May) THANK YOU! THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 2002. PAGE 11. Volunteers area's heart and soul April 22 - 28 is volunteer week in Canada and Blyth's Heart and Soul campaign demonstrates what can be accomplished when volunteers set their minds to a problem. Volunteers are putting their backs and wallets into revitalizing an important community resource. When local citizens decided it was time to rebuild and refurbish their arena they made plain their intention to be full partners with the various levels of government necessary to complete the project. Volunteers worked to help prepare the grant applications. Volunteers put on hard hats and safety boots to tear out the interior of the old building. Volunteers are currently working The Stratford/Perth Branch of the Canadian Red Cross is expanding to provide Canadian Red Cross programming in Huron County. The Branch will now be known as the Stratford/Huron-Perth Branch. The office is located at 100 Gordon St. in Stratford. Immediate programming will include Disaster Services. The Canadian Red Cross recruits and hard to raise the funds pledge as the community portion of the total cost. Banding together to solve a community problem is not a new idea in local communities. The reaction to a provincial closure order against the Brussels arena is a case in point. The previous Brussels arena was forced to close in 1976 because of changes in the provincial building code. Local citizens banded together to produce a new community centre without resorting to tax increases. In •1977 the BMG Community Centre was officially opened - the result Of donated land, labour and trains volunteers to respond to community disasters in co-operation with other agencies and the municipalities as required. Those interested in volunteering should call the Branch. The Branch will also offer International Services to residents of Huron County including programming to build community awareness of situations throughout fundraising. The Belgrave arena is also the result of community action. Beginning with an outdoor rink built with donated materials and labour it was enclosed at its present location in 1949. It has been renovated several times since then and still receives a large portion of its budget from the annual fowl supper put on by volunteers. Arenas and community centres are just one aspect of volunteerism. Activities ranging from church suppers to driving the elderly to appointments are all made possible by volunteers. In Huron volunteers make the community. the world and a means by which anyone can provide assistance. First Aid courses will be offered throughout .the County of Huron. The Canadian Red Cross is a leader in safety training and will offer Standard First Aid, Emergency First Aid, CPR and Babysitting courses. Interested individuals and business clients should call the Branch for details . Red Cross Branch expands A NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK April 21 - 27 getteteuri, in opitat, giving of time, tie oetanteetto giag.on eaantg a'te acknowledged fo4 conettiliutionoi witch. mach. aft of au* floe& Canadian ..11' Theatre Celebrating its BLYTH 28th Season FESTIVAL in 2002 The Blyth Festival acknowledges the generous support of its outstanding volunteers. Thank you...we can't do it without you. MIDWESTERN ADULT DAY SERVICES A sincere THANK YOU to the volunteers for making a difference at our day centres CLINTON, EXETER, GRAND BEND & WINGHAM