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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1995-02-15, Page 25Page 24 Times -Advocate, February 15, 1995('JA4J4lJNJTY First Aid training Before heading out to camp out In tents Friday night, the Exeter Scouts practised their first aid training at Precious Blood School. Under the instruction of Greg Pfaff of the St. Johns Ambulance, leader Bill Dinney (left), helps Terry MacEachem bandage his father Ron's arm. The Scouts were hoping to upgrade their skills to the level of a Gold First Aid Badge. • Comments on possible Lucan museum from curator of St. Marys counterpart LUCAN - Lucan council through reeve Tom McLaughlin has re- ceived a letter from the curator of the St. Marys museum regarding the possibility of Lucan someday establishing a Donnelly museum. Mary A. Smith writes, " Whenever I hear comments such as, "most museums lose money" - this, it was reported, was a concern of some of your councillors - I have to re- spond, defending community mu- seums in general, sometimes my museum in particular. No one ever says that paved roads lose money or sewers, or street lighting, or gar- bage collection. Libraries are not expected to make a profit. I don't know about Lucan, but in St. Marys, our arena has never made a profit nor have our ball dia- monds or our swimming facilities. Still , these continue to be support- ed by public money because they provide services that are expected by residents and, in the case of rec- reation, they enrich the life of the community. It is highly unlikely that a mu- seum in Lucan would be entirely self-supporting. However, if it is established along guidelines set by the Museum Section of he Ontario Ministry of Culture and Recrea- tion, it wil be eligible for an annual provincial grant to support commu- nity museums. It will also generate some revenue of its own, depend- ing, of course, on how well it is promoted and administered, And, it will also bring other less easily measured benefits. There is no question in my mind that a Don- nelly theme museum would have a major impact on tourism in Lucan and jhe spin-off effects have to be considered. It should he remem- bered that not all of these effects will be desirable to all resitynts. What I would suggest t you is that, although the Donnelly theme might be the main drawing card for a museum in Lucan, there are also many, many other aspects of Lucan history that deserve preserving. My mother was a Hodgins from the Clandeboye area and I know how rich in stories your area is. If a msueum in Lucan were Funding requested for school trip By Roberta Walker GRAND BEND - Members of the Catholic Women's league of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church met in the Parish Hall. president Lia Vandenberk welcomed Mrs. Joy Casaran and her daughter An- gela who came to request funding for a school trip. Angela attends St. Michael's (separate) Secondary School in Stratford ,which is spon- soring, along with other schools a visit to the Dominican Republic. Twelve students and four adults will be traveling at the cost of $1200 per student, to work with the poor people of this third world country for one week. They leave on February 24, and their bags had to be packed by February 13, to be weighed and organized for the charter flight. In addition to their own gear, they'll be bringing supplies of all kinds to the poor: cloth for sewing, 300 toothbrushes, seeds, school supplies, toys, childrens clothes, tools, and medical supplies. A ven- ture like this enables a student to experience a small taste of poverty and learn first hand what they can do to help, as they work on pro- jects like a school hospital or irri- gation while down south. The CWL donated $100 toward Angela Casarans trip, the short notice An, gela promised to share a slide show of her experience afterward. During the business meeting, Rita Smits read the correspon- dence: thank yous from Right to Life Sarnia (Lambton), from Rick and Anne Ralleum to the choir for donations, from Father Beck for the CWL's gift certificate to Strat- ford plus a parish birthday party for him in December. Lambton Ment tl Health is celebrating its an- nual Wonderful World of Women day with a seminar in Wyoming on Saturday, February 25. Presi- dent Lia Vandenbcrk encouraged members to attend for a great, pos- itive -reinforcement experience. Big Sisters of Lampton are re- opening their centre on February 21 with an "orientation day" in Forest. Save -A -Family of India sent a find thank you letter from the family our council had been sponsoring for several years, plus a letter from a new family we will now be assisting. The CWL will send flowers and a card, plus a Mass to member Madeline Dalton, who is very ill. Margrit Brewer announced that about half of the membership fees have been received already, with good returns and mail out. Cathy Vrohk was still accepting nomina- tions for the committee to assemble a new slate of officers. The elec- tions will take place next month during the March meeting. The CWL annual report forms have al- ready been filled out and mailed to the Diocesan executive. The Dioce- san Convention will be held in Sar- nia this year, April 25-26, with del- egates to be registered by April 5 April 5. 1995 marks the 75th anni- versary of CWL Canada, and each council across the country is asked to celebrate in some special way, with a project, a party or memorial. the Grand Bend Council will he celebrating its 40th anniversary next year, in 1996. The CWL National office has paired up all members with a prayer partner elsewhere in the province, or even outside the prov- ince to share thoughts, prayer, pho- tos and friendships for the 75th an- niversary. Alsq,as part of the 1994 resolutions from the National Con- vention, addresses of Quebec par- ishes arc being circulated so that CWL councils and individual members can write to their sisters in Quebec w promote unity, friend- ship and a new spirit of corpora- tion. The annual CWL fun night for this region was scheduled for Feb- ruary 8 at Listowel, but was can- celled due .to poor weather condi- tions in the north. World Day of Prayer is going to be hosted by the Anglican ladies of St. John's By The Lake on Friday, March 3 at 2 p.m. The theme this year is from the Women of Ghana, "The Earth is a House for all People". The orga- nizing committee of participating local churches will be meeting on February 15 at 2 p.m., to plan the service. On the evening of Febru- ary 15 at 7 p.m., our CWL will be providing cake and ice cream, en- tertainment and fellowship at the Blue Water Rest Home in Zurich. The Grand Bend Guides, under the leadership of Josey Britton, will be providing the entertainment for those seniors who celebrate their birthdays in February. There is a possibility that the quilting bee may take place in the parish hall in early spring, to allow more ladies to participate (pending arrangements), in our annual quilt raffle project. Our CWL will be volunteering for Meals on Wheels again, for the month of March (5 weeks). Tillie VanLeeuwen will be organizing the schedule. New lunch lists for the membership will be ready soon. The next meeting is March 7. Hay OMB hearing date set The fate of the new township office is to be decided ZURICH - The date of an Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) hearing has been set to decide the fate of a new office for Hay Township. The township, which is applying to build a new office beside the present one in Zurich, will be squaring off against Glen Hayter's ap- peal of the zoning change to the property. Hayter, who represents the Residents of Hay Association, had previously objected to a mi- nor variance granted on the property, and then later filed an appeal when Hay decided to ask to rezone the property - making the minor var- iance unnecessary. "It's not our fight. It's between Hay Town- ship and Glen Hayter," said Zurich councillor Brad Clausius Thursday evening. Clausius did acknowledge Zurich is in agreement with Hay Township's position, but is a third party in the dispute. On that grounds, Zurich's clerk -treasurer Maureen Simmons will be attending the February 28 OMB hearing at the Hay Township Hall. "i still think there's a chance it might be can- celled," said Simmons. Hay Township clerk -treasurer Janisse Zim- merman said that her council is anxious to see the issue settled, so that plans for the township office can proceed, one way or another. The OMB's judge can rule on the matter the same day, or reserve the decision for a later day. "The sooner the better," said Zimmerman. "We have to have 85 percent [of the grant funds] spent by March 1996." A requirement to have some of the funds spent by March 1995 was dropped by the gov- ernment. Thus far, Hay has spent very little of the $270,000 it expects the new building to cost. Hayter's main argument against the building of the office within Zurich is that it will not serve as a substantial enough focal point for the township. The Ontario Municipal Board, however, only deals with specific planning- related issues. Another stumbling block in Hayter's cam- paign to see a new township office built out- side Zurich is that in the months since his ap- peal was launched, the province introduced Bill 163, which changes to the planning act that specifically discourage the use of prime farmland to for the construction of public buildings. formed, not to just to tell the Don- nelly story but also to preserve and exhibit local history in general, there might be strong community support for it. At any rate, if Mr. Fazakas is really thinking of donating his Donnelly materials somewhere, this might be the time for Lucan to make a decision." Bonnie McCann of Grand Bend was the lucky winner of the Early Bird Draw held February 8 at the Ausable- Bayfield Conservation Authority. At left, is Conservation Dinner chairperson Cathy Pfaff. Early -bird prize won by Grand Bend woman EXETER - Bonnie McCann of Grand Bend was the winner of a limited edition print in the Early Bird draw held February 8 at the Ausable-Bayfield Conservation Authority. Titled 'The Hiding Place', the artwork was created by Illinois artist Darryl Bush and sponsored by Exeter Chrysler. McCann's name was drawn out of more than 300 names of ticket -holders to the sixth Annual Conservation Dinner slated for April 27 at the South Huron Recreation Centre in Exeter. With fewer than 100 tickets left for the event. those interested in at- tending or purchasing gift tickets (available at a cost of $37.50 each) should contact the Ausable-Bayfield Conservation Authority at 235- 2610. The gala features the opportunity to win or bid on fine art- works, collectibles and hundreds of special prizes and also includes a meal prepared by Jerry Rader's Home -Style Catering of Zurich. With "Conservation is Our Future" as its theme, the event is a col- laboration between the Ausable-Bayfield Conservation Foundation and the Exeter Lions Club, raising funds for local conservation - related projects. Individuals and businesses have been responding enthusiastically to this year's Conservation Dinner, say organizers, donating cash and raffle prizes and sponsoring artwork. Anyone wishing to participate is invited to contact the Ausable-Bayfield Conservation_Authority._ Other details about the gala, itleluding its featuredItYttWaitdWrTb view of the art to be auctioned, will be announced in March. tit A well prepared resume will help you get the job you are looking for! 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