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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1994-08-10, Page 5News and Views THE HURON EXPOSITOR, August 10, 1$94-0 Kevin Dick Serviceman returns to Halifax after visit O. S. Kevin Dick returned to Halifax, Nova Scotia on Mon- day, July 25 after spending 10 days with family and friends in this area. Area people needed to donate blood The Red Cross needs your blood. On August 25, at the Seaforth and District Community Centres, a Blood Donor Clinic will be held from 5-9 p.m. Here are some of the reasons your help is needed: •Every 20 seconds, someone in Canada needs blood or blood products. •An accident victim can require as many as three body replace- ments of blood within 24 hours (approximately 15 litres). •Burn victims need the compo- nent plasrrla and will need end- less transfusions. • Leukemia patients need platelets because their bone marrow can't produce enough and the cancer treatments destroy what few platelets they have. • Organ transplant patients can use 60 units or more of blood cells and components. Please bring two pieces of I.D. to the blood donor clinic. THERE GOES THE NEIGHBOURHOOD - A digger from Lavis Contracting removes the road surface from West William St. near Goderich St. on Friday. The work is part of the town's annual road plan. Township to cut back weeds Tuckersmith Township Council will comply with the county weed inspector's request for more cutting of weeds in the municipality. The motion was approved by a majority of council after some discussion at the August 2 meet- ing. "I can't imagine that Tuckersmith has any more thistles than any other town- ship," said Reeve Bill Carnochan at the August 2 meeting. "We've never seen thistles in our ditches like we have now," said Deputy -Reeve Robert Broadfoot. Two other councillors asked whether other municipalities were also being asked to do more to cut back on weeds. Township won't license cats It doesn't look like Tuckersmith Township will be issuing cat licenses any time soon. Reeve Bill Camochan told ('oun. Rob McLeod that a cat bylaw would be unworkable. "It's costly to administer and hard to enforce," said C.amochan. No motion was made on the issue but Coun. McLeod men- tioned the matter because a Tuckersmith ratepayer had a problem with a cat which had wandered onto his grounds. United Church helps Rwanda The United Church has con- tributed close to $100,000 to relief efforts in Rwanda. In anticipation of the continuing response by United Church members to this tragedy, an additional $15,000 in emergency aid has been ear -marked for Rwanda. Donations received by the United Church for Rwanda go directly to a fund set up by the World Council of Churches to provide humanitarian and emerg- ency assistance to Rwanda. That fund has an objective of 8.9 million dollars (US). United Church members who wish to contribute to relief efforts in Rwanda should indi- cate this on their cheques which should be made out to The United Church of Canada. Cheques may he mailed directly to The United Church of Canada, Division of World Outreach, 85 St. Clair Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario M4T 1M8, or they can be forwarded through local United Church congregations. Legion organized golf tourney August 15, 1945, V.J. Day. Vic- .1 \ Bau.R.C.E. are also invited to tory in Ja pan. The end of the World Seaforth War II. Forty-nine, years ago, August 15, ended five years of war with --the--.. dropping of the first Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima, Japan on August 6, 1945; a horrific event which nevertheless saved many thousands of allied service men and women. August 19, 1942 was the Dieppe raid. While definitely not a successful undertaking it was thought to be necessary. We have veterans of this raid in Seaforth. Recently the annual Legion Golf tournament was held. Seventy-two participated. Linda deserves a vote of thanks for organizing it, also Barbara Watson, Eli Taylor and Ida Earle for preparing the food. Results were as follows: Marc Robinet (non-member), low gross, 70; Cam Doig, 73; Seniors low net, Jim Watson; low gross, Bob Wilson; Low net regulars, David Watson. Attention veterans of the Di �r Legion attend. Contact Cleave Coombs for further information. The Ladies' auxiliary will be holding a Sunday Dinner on August by Barbara Scott f 14 for the public. Ladies' desserts raid. An article appeared recently in the London Free Press. I understand that spouses and family of deceased Veterans can apply for distinctive Dieppe decoration. The silver bar which is prodpced by the Royal Canadian Mat, is expected to be available August 19. The bar is designed to be attached to the rib- bon of the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, according to the Free Press. Veterans of the 1942 raid and their survivors are eligible. They can apply to: Veterans Affairs Canada, Honours and Awards, 66 Slater Si., Ottawa, Ont. KIA OP4. I have been asked to report that a reunion of the 2nd Batt. R.C.E. will be held in Winnipeg the weekend of September 8-9. Service men who served with the 7th Field DAVID SCOTT PHOTO NEW SPINAL BOARD - Seaforth Lions Pool lifeguards took part in a swim-a-thon recently to raise money for a new spinal board for the pool. The guards received sponsors for their swim. Holding the new spinal equipment, from left to right: Brian Dillon, Trish Murray, Jen Marion, Susan Rowcl'rffe, Mike Henderson. /:ft'J 1:1 4 rote SKATINGS the GAME its WI ir'' SEE OUR 9 MPLETE LINE OF BAUER SKATES FEATURING THE SUPREME & THE CLASSIC 100 - IN STOCK NOW FOR THE UPCOMING SEASON - Trade your old skates in for a pair of NEW BAUER JUNIOR SUPREME 90. Designed to meet the demands of young Hockey Rr Ringette players. • PROPERLY f�171:ED • WE TAKE TRADE-INS Open Monday to Saturday 9 - 5:30 Friday nights 11119 p.m. sipabs*4"' Also Exeter, Simcoe, Stratford, Woodstock. 28 Ontario Rd., Mitchell 348-9951 and help as always are needed and appreciated. The Branch Executive meeting will be held on Thursday, August 11 at 8 p.m. 'At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remem- ber them.' Donations to Foodgrains cont. from front page Local people appreciate the fact that 3 per cent or less of Canadian Foodgrains Bank expenses are for administration, said Milton Dietz, who was at the meeting. Donations to the Foodgrains Bank include support from local churches. Also, the residents of Maplewood Manor have donated money from their weekly church service to the cause. After speaking in Seaforth the organization's executive director visited the 114 -acre Seaforth-area growing project cast of Seaforth. If you want to make a crop or cash donation to the Canadian Foodgrains Bank contact Steve Carruthers, chairperson of the Seaforth-area project at 522-0264 or Jim Papple, Ontario coordinator at 522-0699 or Don McKercher, coordinator of the Perth -Huron Foodgrains Committee at 527-1837. Cash donations can also be sent to the Canadian Foodgrains Bank at 400-280 Smith Street, P.O. Box 767, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 2L4. Residents can also call toll- free 1-800-665-0377. Heavy machinery and help is always needed around harvest time at the Seaforth-area growing pro- ject, said chairperson Steve Carruthers. Usborne & Hibbert Mutual Fire Insurance Company Exeter, Ontario NOM 1S1 (Established in 1876) Provides Full Insurance Coverage for Farm Properties New Applications Are Welcomed DIRECTORS & ADJUSTORS tarry Gardner, R R 2 Stafla 345-2878 Uoyd Manson, Mtdlel 348-4589 Lome Feeney, Iitd>eal 348-8853 Jack Hodgen R R 1 Kwkton 229-8152 Joseph Chane. R R. 5 Michel 3489705 PAdtael O'Shea, R. R 3 Granton 225-2600 AGENTS Bryan Levis, Clinton 482-9310 Ross Hedged. Exeter 235.3250 John Moore, Dubin 345-2512 Joseph timet, Mitchell 348-9012 Head Office, Exeter 235-0050 A ralund from surplus was declared for all policy holden who qualify, are on record and In good standing as at December 31, 1993. HEALTH ON THE HILL A Review of activities at SEAFORTH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Huron Hospice Volunteer Services, a private, non-profit group dedicated to providing support to individuals and their families facing death & bereavement, are taking orders for Colchicum Autumnalis bulks (purple rose crocus) to be planted in August for September -October blooming. A nice memorial for a loved one or treat yourself. Prices: 1 bulb $ 3.00 2 bulbs $ 5.00 5 bulbs $10.00 Please don't delay, support this fundraiser and call today to place your order: Shirley Dinsmore 527-1005 or 527-1650 Eunice Russell 482-9429 Next SEAFORTH PERINATAL INFORMATION SESSION: DATE: Wednesday, August 17th TOPIC: FROM DIAPERS TO DELIRIUM Shirley Chalmers, Public Health Nurse TIME: 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Seaforth Community Hospital Conference Rm. 2 Hope to see you there! .'ma a Perennials, Roses, Selected Nursery Stock - ALL ON SPECIAL — Our Own Peaches & Cream SWEET CORN GLADS - Pick Your Own Green & Yellow Beans & much more! Our new perennial garden just keeps on blooming. You must come see it! O....WHOLESALE ti .••^�- ^° ' nt. 1 ru,r 1:1••,7.112-1—r, "+""' AND RETAIL 'Beautifying them:County since 1981' TE -EM FARM A Gardener's Paradise OPEN 9 to 6 7 days a week xR N &Yfiid.1 TW nJ EMMA Oa NOM ICA 482-3020 VanJr, wauJ,n _ r DAY TRIP TO THE CNE Watch Sharon Kelly at the "Ambassador of the Fair" Competition. • See the exhibits and enjoy the midway. Sponsored by the Seaforth Agricultural Society SUNDAY, AUG. 21 For information call Susan Arts at 527.2564 LAST CHANCE FOR CHILDREN'S HORSE CAMP • Trail Riding • Swimming • Canoeing • Archery • Games • And More! LARGE CABINS with INDOOR WASHROOMS Still some openings - weeks of August 21 and August 28 For price and space inquiries please call: CAMP CRAIG (519) 293-3484 1‘'#"\• PQ %N. ♦ • • • WHILE SUPPLIES LAST! Bring your colour film to Keating's Pharmacy for developing and printing and we will give you a fresh replacement film FREE! Keating's Pharmacy 67 Main Street Seaforth Ontario 527-1990 C-41 Develop & PAM fua Prune 254mn Sen, 110, 126 a Olaf Excludes Penor.n le. 1r2 kerne 2S a Swale rsmwarks Ran Replacement Is s CA 120.24 Exposure 100 ASA Elm Offer tempt be corn4lrwd wan Erg - orwrprimalcn. offer nMd Augwt 111-27, 1 M4 WHILE SUPPUES LAST ♦. /Kodak Cola watch system') • • <§•\:* by ` .J MA Mark Coulthard LAWNS AND TREES Trees are a very important part of the landscape but they compete with a lawn for water. nutrients and light Choose trees that provide filtered shade and prune them regularly Chewings fescue is a shade tolerant grass but only certain van eties of Kentucky bluegrass will do well under trees Trees should be watered deeply to encourage deep roots which will not compete with the lawn for water or result in mowing difficulties It is very important that fer- tility is maintained on lawns which are grown under trees and that the minimum cutting height of 6 cm (2 1/2 inches) is maintained Leaves and grass clippings should not be allowed to accumulate and smother the turf Lawns and trees provide a beautiful setting but some thought and work must go into their culture when grown together Next Tip: August 24 Fall Fertilizer is important Keep watching this space for another valuable Weed Man Turf Tip. 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