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Zurich Citizens News, 1971-06-10, Page 14PAGE FOURTEEN ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS THURSDAY, JUNE 19. 1971 MOST IMPROVED MITE HOCKEY PLAYER presented by Mrs. Betty Oke to Kris Bedard oc r ,,�; ht Tr nspo n Plans New Focus rt tion Services The Honourable Charles Mac - Naughton, who took his oath of office last week as the Minister of Transportation and Commun- ications, now has the distinction of serving in the tnost.portfolios seven, in the history of the Ontario legislature. In addition to two terms as Minister of Highways, he has also held the offices of Treasurer, Minister of Revenue, Treasurer RECEPTION AN DANCE FOR Mr. 8r Mrs. Bob Smith (nee Creces) Friday, June 11 Dashwood Community Centre Music by Ken Mittelholtz and The Twylites EVERYONE WETL'OME VOMMICSCILOCNSNWOMWOM RECEPTION AND DANCE FOR Peggy Vanstone and Glen Restemayer S !turday, June 19 Dashwood Community Centre music by . THE BL.UEWATER PLAYBOYS Everyone Lunch Welcome Provided and Minister of Economics, and Minister of Transport. Previously he shared the record of six portfolios with former Prime Minister George Henry and former Treasurer Dana Port- er, both deceased. With his new title, the Huron MPP assumes responsibility for the operations of the Ontario Northland Transportation Com- mission as well as the functions of the highway and transport departments. The combined budget is more than $550 mill- ion and the staff exceeds 12, 000, "I anticipate substantial econ- omies from this amalgamation, " stated the minister. "In the re -or• ganization program already under way, we are consolidating a number of allied activities which will reduce the staff and operat- ing requirements of the two form- er departments," The new department will con- centrate on more sensitive and co-ordinated approaches to transportation. "In urban centres, explained MacNaughton, "we hope to relieve growing traffic pressures by encouraging more efficient forms of mass transit aid commuter serxice., We will de-emphasize our concern for road capacity and shift our focus to other means of transporting people and products. " "To stimulate development and to provide a continuing service to our rural communities, we will be refining our highway network and looking more close].) at rail, air and water services," In the rapidly -developing field of communications, the depart- ment is defining provincial ob- jectives in the development of TV, radio and data transmission systems which offer considerable potential for economic and soc- ial progress. Prime Minister Davis already has indicated Ont- ario's interest in pursuing these considerations with federal government. "My new department, " stated MacNaughton, "must become News of Varna and District The United Church Women held their June meeting last Thursday evening with twenty- seven ladies present. Mrs. Wil- liam Dowson opened the meeting with the reading of one of the new hymns, Group one had the worship period with Mrs. Ida Mcclinchey leading. Scripture lesson was read by Mrs. Louis Taylor, Mrs. McClinchey gave the mediation and prayer. The offering was taken up by Mrs. Florence Elliott and dedicated by Mrs. William McAsh, Mrs. William Taylor introduced Mrs. Berne McKinley who showed slides taken while on a trip to Spain, Belgium and Holland, which was much enjoyed by all. Mrs. Bob Webster thanked Mrs. McKinley. Forty-six calls were made to sick and shut-ins during the past month. Mrs. McClinch- ey closed the meeting with prayer. Group two served lunch. The U, C , W. Thankoffering service will be held next Sun- day evening June 13, at 8 p.m, Mrs. Eric Luther, of Hensall as guest speaker, also special mus- ic by Mr. and Mrs. Luther. The ladies fromn Goshen, Brucefield and Kippen are all invited to this service. The annual Webster picnic will be held at Harbour Park, Goder- ich on Sunday June 20. The London office of the Can- adian Bible Society have. receiv- ed $682. donations from resid- heavily involved in the new processes affecting transportation and communications. We intend to field a strong team to comp- ete in the technological sweep- stakes." Major feature of the new dep- artment will be a research div- ision supporting all aspects of policy development, planning and operations. encs of Varna and credited it to the Varna and Goshen Bible Soc- iety. Mrs. Flora Dowson returned home last week after a trip to the British Isles. Mrs. John Aldington, of Clint- on visited friends here over the weekend. Roy Keys has sold his farm on the Babylon Line, to Allan Hayt- er. 4) -- Carelessness Carelessness in, on or near the water costs lives. Make sure your family plays it safe, Keep in the swim with Red Cross water safety all summer. NOTICE TO DESTROY Noxious WEEDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all Property Owners in Huron County In accordance with the Weed Control Act. R.S.O. 1960, Sec. 3, 13, 19, and amendments thereto, that unless noxious weeds growing on their lands are destroyed by June 15, 1971 and throughout the season, the Municipality may enter upon the said lands and have the weeds destroyed, charging the costs against the land in taxes, as set out in the Act. The co-operation of all. Citizens is solicited. ALEX CHESNEY, Weed Inspector, County of Huron re ou us your back, use your head. Throwing your back into something means that maybe you might just throw your back out. That's painful and no way to enjoy the nice things in life. When you've got to move or lift something, first test the weight. If you can't lift it easily, get some help. That's self-defence. nd it works, for you and your family. Self-defence. It works. Your Workmen's Compensation Board and Safety Associations, Ontario.