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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1994-06-08, Page 66 -THE HURON EXPOSITOR, Jun. 8, 1994 1. Close-up Soldier has letter from D -Day The following is a letter sent to members of the allied force by General Dwight D. Eisenhower, Supreme Commander, Allied Expeditionary Force before the Normandy invasion in 1944. Ralph Goodwin of Seaforth, a ground crewman with the air force, lent the Huron Expositor his copy of the letter: Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen of the Allied Expeditions y Forcer`— You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you. The hopes and prayers of liberty -loving people everywhere march with you. In company with our brave Allies and brothers -in - arms on other Fronts, you will bring about the destruction of the German war machine, the elimin- ation of Nazi tyranny over the oppressed peoples of Europe, and security for ourselves in a free world. Your task will not be an easy one. Your enemy is well trained, well equipped and battle -hardened. He will fight savagely. But this is the year 1944! Much has happened since the Nazi tri- umphs of 1940-41. The United Nations have inflicted upon the Germans great defeats, in open battle, man-to-man. Our air offen- sive has seriously reduced their strength in the air and their capacity 7 to wage war on the ground. Our Home Fronts have given us an overwhelming superiority in weapons and munitions of war, and placed at our disposal great reserves of trained fighting men. The tide has turned! The free men of the world are marching together to Victory! I have full confidence in your courage, devotion to duty and skill in battle. We will accept nothing less than full Victory! Good Luck! And let us all beseech the blessing of Almighty God upon this great and noble undertaking. Dwight Eisenhower Battery recycling, The Huron County 4-H Leaders' Association, with the help of 4-H members, is sponsoring a Battery Blitz between June 1 and July 29. The 4-H clubs will be receiving lead -acid batteries at five locations. These are: Becker's Farm Equip- ment, Exeter, Vincent Farm Equip- ment, Seaforth; McGavin Farm Equipment, Walton; Townsend Tire, Londesboro; and Lucknow Co-op, Lucknow. These batteries will be recycled and the proceeds will go towards the 4-H program in Huron. The success of this program depends greatly on getting the message out to the people. The batteries are out there in the sheds, garages and even the bushes. Gather them up, clean up the envi- ronment and help the local 4-H program as well. For further information, please contact: Gerda Vanden Hoven, Chairperson, Battery Recycling, 522-1130. Bravery should not be forgotten Media programming this past weekend has made it very real to us what happened 50 years ago on the Beaches of Normandy. We must not forget the courage of our ser- vicemen and women, the dangers they faced and the sacrifices they made for our peace and freedom. Sunday afternoon was a time of reunion and remembering for vet- erans of Branch 156 and their guests and veteran's widows as they J Seaforth Legion BY JEAN ROSS joined for the D -Day Anniversary dinner and entertainment. Among the veterans was. Harry Palin, who served in World War I. Frank Golding was presented with a life membership for his excellent ser- vice as padre of the branch, and Tom Wilbee received his 50 year pin. Jim Watson and his volunteers did a fine job of preparing and serving the meal, and we are grate- ful to Jim for his well organized 'thank you' to our vets. Mark your calendar for Sunday, June 19, the ladies auxiliary will be having another of their delicious dinner. The Branch executive meeting is on Thursday June 9, at 8 p.m. Would anyone who has a wheel- chair or any item from the loan cupboard they aren't using, please return them. The cupboard is almost bare. 'At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remem- ber them.' TIM CUMMtNG PHOTO LIFE MEMBERSHIP - Frank Golding (centre) receives his Life Membership award from Seaforth Legion Branch 156 President John Lansink (right) and Mike Atkinson, Deputy District Com- mander. Mr. Golding is the long-time chaplain at the Legion. The award was presented at the D -Day commemoration at the Seaforth Legion Branch on Sunday. TIM CUMMLNG PHOTO IN HONOUR OF D-DAY - The Seaforth Legion Branch 156 sponsored a dinner to remember the 50th anniversary of D -Day and cut a cake to honour the event. Shown here are Deputy District Commander Mike Atkinson, Legion Auxiliary President Ann Wood and John Lansink, President of Branch 156. ANNOUNCEMENT RIck Acaster, Service Manager for Larry Hudson Pontiac Buick GMC, is pleased to announce the appointment of David Garritt to the "Goodwrench Service Plus" team! Well known in the Seaforth area, David is keen to wel- come all friends, old and new, to discover the Larry Hudson service difference! SERVICE HOURS: Monday to Friday - 8 am - 5 pm Saturdays - 8 am - 12 Noon 82 Huron Road, MITCHELL 348-8405 LARR V HUDSON PONTIAC ITU/CA' OMC 1 - IIM GUMMING PHOTO MEMBERSHIP AWARD - Tom Wilbee (right) received his fifty- year membership on Sunday from Jim Watson, Honours and Awards chairperson of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 156. Reids win Senior Games event What goes hand in hand with warm temperatures and beer bugs? You're absolutely right - barbecues. Maplewood has been moving some of their dinners outdoors so that we can enjoy the weather and the tasty food, together. Residents also enjoyed luncheons at the Presbyterian church and the Northside church this month. We sure look forward to spring outings after long, cold winters. Residents enjoyed the presentation of "Alice in Wonderland" at the Seaforth Public School. The per- formances of the young people was excellent. Our weekly activities of euchre, bingo and exercises draw good crowds. Anyone interested in join- ing in is more than welcome. The more, the merrier! There was lots of competition at the seniors games crockinolc held at Maplewood. Winners were Mr. and Mts. Watson Reid. Runners-up were Herta Brodhagcn and Edgar Hillcbrecht. Winners will move on to Strathroy for the finals. Residents at Maplewood enjoyed their first bus trip of the year when Maplewood Manor', they strolled along the boardwalk at Banockburn bush. To finish the day off properly we were all treated to some ice cream. Music is always at hit at Maplewood. Thanks to Bill Gibson and Marion Rose for sharing their musical talents with us. Pastor Lucas, Reverend Cook, Father Henry and Reverend Sloan visited Maplewood this month for church service. Thank you for being there for us each week. Snowdon emporium ventured by this month to display their spring and summer fashions. What a beau- tiful line clothing. We're all well dressed now ready for whatever comes along. I think that's all the news we have to share with you now except for one last invitation. Please drop by and see us at the Community Lifestyles Fair at Clinton Arena on Tuesday, June 21 from 2 - 8:30 p.m. Thank Youl CALL: WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? John Deere 21C Line Trimmer • Air-cooled. 2 -cycle. single -cylinder 21 2cc engine • Priming bulb for fast start • New adjustable metal carburetor for smoother running and longer life • Large -capacity muffler and air intake for quieter operation PETER HAS t TRIMMED THE PRICE *23 TO ONLY... 47.610- 19:4-t) 6X41 ,J Circle of ExceMnce Deaver HAN FARM EQUIPMENT (1988) LTD 5. OPEN SAT., 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. 5 MILES NORTH OF MITCHELL County Rd. 11 - Bornholm r r Doug Elliott, B.Math All Deposits Insured Wtthln Limits Rates subject To verification 3 YEAR ANNUAL .625%5 Q % 3 rw so loge Q a rw Tor . AnrudyDays IMP Ornuegiment Investment & Tax Planl7ifn8 Secure Investment Products ... from ponds you or et t SEAFORTH —98Main St. 827.0420 J3/4% 1rw carlatlle Inuit(' 'Men: Mark Coulthard WATERING Are you watering your lawn properly? Your lawn needs 3 to 4 cm (1 to 1 1/2 inch- es) of water weekly. Deep, heavy waterings are better than light sprinklings. Thorough waterings, twice weekly, encourage strong, healthy roots that reach deep into the soil. Light waterings encourage shallow, weak roots and promote weed grass infestations. When a lawn requires water, it takes on a dark haze with a silvery tinge. If you walk on a lawn with these dark patches, your footprints will be visible. Early mom- ing is the best time to water. Midday watering during hot, dry weather, can waste water, since much of the water evaporates. However, if the lawn shows dark or orange patches due to drought, water it immediately regardless of the time of day. To be sure you are irrigating your turf thoroughly, sprinklers should be on full for at feast an hour to provide one inch of water to the lawn. Next Week: Annual Bluegrass • See this space each week for a valuable Weed Man Turf Tlp. GODERICH 524-2424 .11c �Ot� 'Alts tl' WE CARE FOR YOUR LAWN Proprietors Christine & Mark Coulthard TOLL-FREE 1-800-387-0342 1foeo Serpi." ova 1400 lau«ya at WWiosaar &o4—ewe/ u.4 9f" ver the past six months, the Huron County Long -Term Care C) Planning Committee has been meeting,to plan Long -Term Care Services to serve the needs of people who !We in Huron County' Loth Tenn Cane services include government funded services such as Long -Term Caue'lytitlttes (Nursing Homes and Homes for the Aged), Home Care, Visiting'Nurses, Homemakers, Seniors' Day Centres, Alzheimer Programs and Attendant Services. The clients of these services are elderly people and adults with physical disabili- ties as well as their families and friends who help look after the daily needs of those who are unable to do so for themselves. The Huron County Long -Term Care Planning Committee is composed of con- sumers of Long -Term Care services, service providers and representatives of local government, service clubs, the ministerial association and advocacy groups for the physically handicapped. The Committee members come from all five geo- graphic areas of the County: North (Wingham and area), East (Seaforth and area),. West (Goderich and area), South (Exeter and area) and Central (Clinton and area.) The county Planning Committee members are: Consumers: Alternates Joyce Scotchmer Anne James Lillian Smith Fairley Marten Helen Hopper Martina Schneiker (Central Huron - Bayfield) (East Huron - Seaforth) (North Huron - Wingham) (South Huron - Exeter) (West Huron - Goderich) (West Huron - Goderich) Other Community Representatives Hal Claus Chairperson Chief of Police, Seaforth Dr. Harry Cieslar Physician, Goderich Rev. Peggy Campbell Huron Ministerial Association's Pastoral Care Committee Leona Armstrong Township of Grey Don Forrest Diamonds Kathleen Buckley West Huron Service Providers: Gloria Workman Vice Chairperson Janice Hayter -Oke Jean Young Ruth Hildebrand Yvonne Kitchen Dr. Maarten Bokhout Wingham Seniors Day Centre Victorian Order of Nurses Town & Country Homemakers Seaforth Manor Seaforth Community Hospital Huron County Health Unit Marg Talbot Helen McLean Myrtle Pengelly Lois Thiel Rose Memer Hilda Ungar Alternates Rev. James Sloan Dr. Frank Newland Rev. Clare Geddes Pearl Whitehead Margaret White Betty Simmons Altemates Nancy Klomps Cathy Walker Betty McGregor- Ehgoetz Josef Risi Pat Pietrik Joanne Jasper The Huron County Long -Term Care Planning Committee meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month. Through the winter, the meetings were held in Clinton Now that the weather has improved, the meetings will move across the County. All Committee meetings are open to the public. The next meeting will take place on June 16, 1994 at 9:30 a.m. at the Lion's Youth Centre, 12.5 John St. West, Exeter. Updates of each Planning Committee meeting are provided in the Focus Newsmagazine. Key to Huron's planning for Long -Term Care services are the 5 local planning groups who meet in their own areas of the county. The local planning groups give advice and feedback to the county planning committee. Local planning groups meetings are open to all to allow participation of the many people who use Long - Term Care services. The dates and locations of the local planning groups are listed below: Local Planning Groups: South Huron 2nd Thursday at 10:00 a.m. at the Lion's Youth Centre, Exeter East Huron 4th Thursday at 10:00 a.m. at the Seaforth Community Hospital Central Huron 4th Thursday at 1:00 p.m. at the Huron Adult Day Centre, Clinton West Huron 1st Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at the MacKay Centre, Goderich North Huron 2nd Monday at 10:00 a.m. at the Wingham Seniors Day Centre Chairperson/ Secretary Sheila Dolmage Joan Spittal Joanne Riehl Shirley O'Brien Kathleen Buckley Leona Armstrong The local planning groups and the county planning committee will continue to plan and make decisions that will affect Long -Term Care Services now and in the future. So far, their recommendations have included funding recommendations for Palliative Care Volunteer Programs and the allocation of short stay beds in the County's Long -Term Care facilities. Over the spring, summer and into the fall the planning committee and the local groups will be discussing the development of the i lumn Multi -Service Agency. This new organization will provide easier access to a wide range of Long -Term Care services and streamline the administration of services now delivered by many agencies across the county. The Committee will also be getting help from the local planning groups to write a 3-5 year plan for Long -Term Care services to meet the needs of Huron County residents. ------- These are important discussions and decisions about services that are very impor- tant in peoples' lives. We invite you to get involved , to come to a meeting and voice your concerns, to talk to a member of the County Planning Committee or a member of the local planning group in your area. You have a chance to shape the future of these services. Come and join us. •