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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1998-12-16, Page 37Community :1' Turning overr'the profits.. South Huron Hospital gift shop convener Grace Atkinson presents a $3.500 cheque to Auxiliary president Mary Fisher and trea- surer Vera Armstong.The money includes proceeds from gift shop -operations and the quilt draw. • . LCBO supports Red Ribbon Campaign ' TORONTO - As part of its year-round efle►rts to pro- mote respunsibie drinking. the ECRU is again asking its customers to support Mothers Against Drunk Driving's (MAUD1 Project Ned Ribble() this holiday season. ";Tying u MADU.red .rib - bun on your vehicle. is a simple but effective way to_ say please don't drink and drive." says LCBU Chair and CEO- Andrew Brandt. "LCBU enlploy.etes are pleased to support this -t:atnpaign for t11e ninth cotlsete:utive year -and remind motorists to -act responsibly. by being safe and sober drivers." • -We. thank LCBU employ- ees and customers fur their continued support of Project. Red gibbon.. We encourage everyone to "Ile 011e On For Safety' and Make the commitment to drive sober." says Andrew Murie. National Executive .Director. MAUU Canada. "Let's make this holiday season a time for great joy and not sadness due to the tragic -consequences that. can result Irani impaired driving." Throughout December, all 599 LCBU stores across Ontario wilt display Projeae Red Ribbon '98 dc►ttatinu boxes at checkout coup tern. offering customers the campaign's signature. red ribbons fur display on the outside of vehicles. Funds raised from dona- tions will help support MAUU Canada's un going 'efforts to discourage drink-: Mg and driving. Last year. more than two million red ribbons were distributed ae:ross Canada. Project Ked Ribbon began it) 1989 to provide tlw pub- . lir with a positive -and visi- • ble avav to demonstrate. its support uf.sober driving; -while sending a message to those who drink and drive that such berhayiter is unac- ceptable. In T996. suuit' 1.358 people were killed w alcohol-related crashes in• Canada. LCBU store stall' receive training to help. ensure that individuals who appear to be uttexicated or underage dee not purchase alcohol. In 1997-98. almost 650.000 1,eavI.• by LC:B0 statT and 1.1.00.0 were refused ser- vice.. To make it easier to deternune whether its cus- tomers are uI legal drink- ing age. the LCBU offers a B1'ID (Bring.. four Identification) photo 11) card for persons 19 years of age and older. To fur- ther unsure minors are not served in its stores. the LCBU has a Check 25 pro: Kram. whert'by anyone appearing to be under25 is asked for proof of age. For further information: Chris Layton. LCBU Media Relations Co-ordinator. Tel. 141(0 864-6772. Fah. (416) M.,4-6850: Andrew Murit'. MADD Canadian National LxetuLi\'e Director. Tel. (9051, 8.13- 6233 or toll-free 1 -800- 665-MAUU. Fax. 1905) 813-8920. Exeter Seniors enjoy Christmas party t:1F:'1'f:H - Exeter Seniors opened their L)ec. 1 moe t- ing with President Lila Ellis calling the meeting to order with 0 Canada and Lords Prayer. Therewas no business for this meeting'as it was the Christmas Party. The • Exeter Legion Branch catered to the Seniors with a Christmas dinner.. l oilowing the meal the women were thanked and. presented with a donation Cathy Pfaff' replied with a thank you .Bart 1)ey,ries was then. presented with a check for .the branch in appreciation her the use of the Legion Bail. • . . The tieniors. have used.. the Legion Hall ever since 1954 for their monthly meetings. President Lila I:ltis closed regular meet- ing. Programs to start. Party time started with Lis Hodgins, Ilarye� Smith and Don Finkbeiner playing several old, time pieces. FIIie V'annergen gave a very. interesting 'monologue on Simeon. it was well presented and everyone was interested to • hear the sun). Olga Mavis: thanked VanI;ergen and presented her with a gift. %%lima Davis played sev- eral Christmas numbers on piano. Olga Davis gti‘ e• a reading plus,a skit. The Band came and played more music._ Several put .on their dance shoes and enjoyed. !fishing everyone a very . Merry Health) Christinas and a Safe and -happy New Year. Skit performed at Mt. Carmel C.W.L. Christmas meeting MLL 1.1 CARMEL - The December dinner/meeting of Mt. Carmel .C.W.L. was held .at Allen's Cafe in Dashwood with members' bringing a food iters whirr' will be donated to the local food bank. Alter a delicious turkey/barn meal. president Diane Kaak.held a short meeting. Barb Hartman gave -the treasurer's report, gifts for shut-ins were handed out to rnembers•for•deliv- eries. •. Diane Kaak presented Mary Glavin with a gilt !'or -her two years as funeral c<onver►or. and hr. Paul with his Christrnas gilt from the C.W.L. - Theresa Larkin showed and spoke un the quilt squares available regarding "Hight to Life". Door - prizes. were won by Mary •Moser. Julia Hardy and Hazel Glavin. .The evenings• entertainment was provided-by- "Rum rovided by"Rurn Cake Recipe" one manskit - 'Theresa Larkin, "Waiter from Bell'. Jean Fleming and Diane Kaak and "Little People Skit' was done by Joe Kaak, Marty Larkin, Steve Dietrich who were assisted by Mary Hogarlr 'Theresa l.arken and-Jeisephine, nar- rating by Diane Kaak. Bazaar results . The quilt was won by Patricia Glavin, the• quilt raek was won by Carol ltavelle •and the llamper of groi:eries was Won by Martha Martens. A spacial thanks goes do the - parish fariiilies, the local businesses and tu.all the worker's-who•helped in any way. Also thanks tai'Fr. Paul 13aiiiargeon for being our Master of Ceremonies. Uncle again, a successful bazaar was had. Sterling toughens legislation against polluters TORONTO Environment Minister Norm, Sterling has announced new legisla- tion that changes enforce- ment of the laws protect- ing Ontario's, air. water and land. "Ontario's enviro men- tal protection laws are strong, but the compli- ance and enforcement provisions need to be updated and strength- ened. We. need greater ability to effectively deter and punish those who Choose to opeer'ate• outside of the law and threaten our' ` environment.,. Sterling said %Viten he. • introduced the bill in the ' Lesti.t:.t 11 re. "We are providing our enforcement officers with the tools necessary to ensure that polluters .are caught and punished," Sterling added. The bill, entitled the Environmental Statute I.aw Amendment Act. would clarify the rules. improve the. Ministry vi' the Environment's ability to ent•ut'r.e them .and increase the penalties fur tlwsv who do not follow them. Sterling said that the bill •will ensure a level playing field fur the public and businesses wiw are 111110- (etyl vic.titub ul ell yi1.1)11 mental off(!nder's: "'This legislation will close loop- holes that haveenabled polluters to continue vio- lating the law and avoid, penalties -imposed upon theta. We. intend to be'fair to those who comply with our laws .end tough on those who break theist." In fact. since 1985, con- victed polluters have got- ten away with .$1 0 million in unpaid tines. "It'sa.11 well and ghod- for tnernbers of previous., governments to talk about the tines levied while they were• in office. But the simple fart is. the) often weren't collected. l per- sonally- consider that an offense against both• the environment itnd our jus- tice system." Sterling said. The act would give the cvur'tS 'more authurit\ tee impose jail seta/awes and stiffer fines. , 7he I:n►sirunntentai Statute. Law Anu•ndiee)t Act would sallow tl,le niln- istry to: , • shire licence plates and permits froth vehicles, used to commit enViren- tner)tal offences; ' ' • streamline the process by which environmental officers issue r011)I) lance' orders in the field; , • apply nt'vt• n)onetary penalties for minor envi- ronmental infractions: .• secure' areas and facil- ities to ens,ure evidence it protected; • extend -provisions for control of illegal dumping and cleanup to` people who broker i11egal waste disl)osal: and • use more, modern inveestigative aids aird techniques., . Sterling said • the It gisla- tient will ensure environ- mental protection through the most effective and efficient ua'ans'possi- ble: "This will enable nut- staff ourstaffto administer a tougher, 111011' e'olisiste'rtl and effective enyi1 uinllvn- tal protection system 1111 behalf of all Untarians.'. (Centralia -1 prepares for Christmas By Mary Peterson a.MALL\ t ti ittLVoNt \. . (:I:NTRAI.IA December 13. Peter Scott was the guest speaker at lion West and Centralia United Churches. The theme of preparation for Christmas on this third Sunda in .Advent was .loj The .\d%ent•Candle was lit by Lisa and Hobert "Tindall .Ir. and their bah). { he congregation enjoyed Christmas .car- ols .play,ed by ireeb ' Esser) _een this guitar .' before worship. Scott's sermon was entitled Anticipating the Best. Special activ'itie's Everyone is :invited to participate in the upcoming Christmas celebrations at Centralia and Zion West United (:hurches. The Christmas Concert at Centralia will be held Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. Zion will host their Christmas. Concert on Dec. 21 at 8 p.m. - The Christmas Eve Communion worship will be held at Centralia United Church on Dec. 24 at 7:30 p.m. Annual report. Looking ahead to - 1999, o1999, written reports for the annual.rneeting should be•subrnitted to Michelle herr) by January 4: The Sacrament of Baptism will he cele brated on Sunday, January 10, 1999, Alpha Tau Sorority news.. • • KIIiK'TON - The Alpha • Tau Chapter of Beta Sigrn'a. Phi held .their Christmas party un t 1)e;r,. 8, at the borne of Rosemary Schaefer in Kirkton. Schaefer had her house. . decorated for Christmas, including -a handmade quilt, wall hangings, and (;hristnias crafts. The Social Conln)i,ttee. served appetizers which were Topowed by a w,on- derful dinner prepared by the iCirkton Katerers: • Lynda Ueelsera quizzed the group on th'e poem The Night . • Before - Christmas. She also read 'two .hunioreius• Poems, Poor Old Santa (:Taus and The I)ay After Christmas. Shirley Walkout was the lucky recipient of, the prize. - Hoseinai'y •played s? vera) selections from the (_:1) by the Three Cantors includ- ing old Man River...New Words. and 011 Eagle Wings. Secret pal Christmas gifts were exchanged. . 'The next sleeting will he January 19 at .7 p.m.: at = the l xeter Villa.