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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2003-09-03, Page 11THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2003. PAGE 11. Wightman’s 50th anniversary Norman and Florence Wightman of Auburn celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 22. Their family gathered at the Fireside Cafe, Wingham to honour them. (Sandra Johnstone photo) Wightmans mark golden anniversary Florence and Norman Wightman of Auburn celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 22. They gathered with all their family at the Fireside Cafe near Wingham. Their four children, spouses and grandchildren attended for a total of 20 people. Florence, daughter of Tom and Ruth Wilson of Auburn, married Norman, son of Earl and Elieda Wightman of Auburn on Aug. 22, 1953. They were married at Benmiller United Church by Rev. Williams. Edna Rivett (now Wilson), Annette Young (now Hullin) and Kenneth McAllister were attendants. The newlyweds honeymooned in the Haliburton Highlands and Northern Ontario. Mailbox damaged road and ditch area, when she got looking closer it was discovered that some of the mail had been opened and cheques were stolen. The cheques have been cancelled but OPP are warning users to check their mailboxes each day. If you can assist this case call the local OPP or call Crime Stoppers On Aug. 25 at 5:45 p.m. OPP were called to a residence on King Street in Auburn over mischief done to a mailbox. The officer discovered that the victim went to the mailbox and located the delivered mail on the Property stolen from shed On Aug. 17 at 8:30 a.m. OPP were contacted over a break-in discovered at a residence located on Hardwood Lane in Auburn. Sometime through the night a shed was entered on the property and two wcedeaters and two fishing tackle boxes were stolen. The weedeaters were a green Ryobi and a hedge trimmer while the tackle boxes contained assorted fishing lures and other fishing gear. The value of the stolen property is valued at $1,500 Please call the OPP or contact Crime Stoppers with any tips on these stolen items. Congratulations PRINTING INC BLYTH 523-9211 ’efftphon#. Rd They took up residence on the Wightman farm located north of Auburn. Norman was bom in this home with Marion Moss from across the river as midwife. The couple ran a mixed farm until 1994 when a son took over the land. They now live in a mobile home on the same property. Norman continues to do farm chores and operate a weather station. He has served with the Maitland Valley Flood Forecasting program through MVCA for over 25 years. Florence raised their children and ran the home. She has been a church organist for many years. Together the Wightmans enjoy square­ dancing and babysitting their grandchildren. They also share an interest in family history. perennials...25% off Reg price NURSERY STOCK...307o OFF U-PICK, WE PICK FIELD TOMATOES! Call for crop update. 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If you look at the physics of it, you quickly understand the potential equations for injury that exist in the statement. He clarifies it in “jock” terms using a football field to signify the distance covered by a two-ton vehicle travelling at 100 kms/h in just 3.6 seconds. Motor vehicle collisions (MVCs) remain the leading cause of death of today’s youth and the boom-echo kids are reaching the driving age (there are currently half a million teenage drivers in Ontario). But understand, it’s not necessarily youth who are the impaired driver - they are usually between 26 and 45. Ontario has fared well with improving its collision rate, and last year earned the enviable position as the jurisdiction with the safest roads in North America. A two-decade long battle against “drunk driving”, a solid graduated licence program for new drivers; and a high level of public awareness around how to prevent impaired driving have played key roles. Quick access to good medical care helps improve the recovery rate. Maintaining the battle against drunk driving includes social host participation, responsible service on the part of licensees; Operation Lookout - a registered program of Canadians for Safe and Sober Drivings that asks road users to report vehicles being driven in an unsafe, erratic fashion, and finally in Ontario at least, we have significant new penalties and reinstatement conditions for impaired driving (longer licence suspensions for first, second and third-time offenders, longer look back periods, higher fines, assessment and remedial 150th celebration’s next Bench. The scripture reading was Mark 6: 1-13. The general meeting will be held on Sept. 9 at Knox United Church at 7:30 p.m. Get well wishes to Grace Lubbers who is in the Clinton Hospital. Get well wishes also go to Mrs. Scott of Blyth, mother of Don Scott of Auburn and Bob of Blyth. It is nice to hear that Jack Armstrong and Dorothy Schneider have returned home from the hospital. Sympathy goes out to the Turner family on the recent passing of their mother. Sympathy as well to Mr. and Mrs. Bill Robinson and family for the recent passing of a mother and measures, vehicle impoundment and most recently, ignition interlock) which should support the downward trend. Speeding is a major concern on the roads. As with impaired driving, the results are more likely to cause serious or fatal injury. And the more cars on the road, the greater the risk of collision. As lifestvles have changed, impairment by fatigue has grown as a cause for concern. At-risk groups start with commercial drivers, and shift workers (these two groups have been increasing over the years), then move to include young drivers, and drivers with sleep disorders by any kind. Most collisions caused by fatigue occur during the hours when the PRINTING IS OUR BUSINESS Business Forms Brochures Flyers Carbonless Forms Labels WE CAN DO IT ALL! • Colour Printing • Posters • Letterheads • Envelopes • Business Cards grandmother. A local residence suffered loss from fire Thursday night. Fire started approximately 12:30 Thursday night at the home of Steve Freeman. No one was injured in the fire but all personal belongings were lost. Happy birthday wishes go out to Barret Giousher, Bob Gordon, Rowdy Chamney, Joel Coulthard, Mary Arthur, Jonathan Snell, Leonard Good, Anne Vincent, Dana Bean, Madison Bell and Phyllis Rodger. Happy anniversary to Bill and Jean Bennett, Ruth and Bob Gordon, Peter and Nancy DeHaan, Tim and Doris Taylor, Jim and Rebecca Siertsema, and Annie and Siebolt Siertsema. body’s natural circadian rhythm would typically lull a person into sleep mode. Finally, impairment by drugs is becoming a concern for road safety professionals. Decriminalization of marijuana, added to the fact that it is still tough to detect illegal drugs makes this issue top of mind. Studies completed elsewhere show 70 per cent of marijuana users admit to driving after smoking up. While technology will play a significant role in detection identification of drugs, it is years away and even once technology is here, tested approved (a bit of a process), changes to legislation will be required before police can demand tests. and still the and to NANCY MICHIE for 25 Years of Dedicated Service to the former Township of Morris and the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry From the office staff: Heidi, Linda, Kim and Albert PRINTING