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Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Communities in Bloom Lucan Library celebrates
The Communities in Bloom
Committee (CIB) would like
to highlight some of the CIB
judge s comments and recom-
mendations regarding
community involve-
ment in the town of
Exeter. The Comu-
nity Involvement
category scored 96
out of 125 in the point
system used by
the CIB judges. fie, part of iv
The Lions and
Lioness Clubs
are leaders in our community
in their strong efforts and com-
mitment to the MacNaughton
Park and the trail. The Lioness
Club, partnered with the Trivitt
Memorial Anglican Church
and the Town of Exeter, have
committed to the Victoria Park
rejuvenation project. The park
will soon be a showpiece for the
community, especially for the
residents surrounding the park.
The metal tree sculpture assem-
bled by the SHDHS students is
indeed a focal point and a cre-
ative way to display plaques
honouring financial and in-kind
contributors to the park project.
Special thanks to the Exeter
Times -Advocate for their on -go -
creating beautiful, cooperative
and interactive communities.
The business and commercial
sectors are encouraged to con-
tribute, in some capacity, to
the CIB movement. For
example, a local car
dealer might donate
Col etate the use of a van for
"11 ""l the judge s tour. This
would gain points for
the recognition
onpromotional
materials and
signage. Town
council and businesses could
sponsor gardens throughout the
town. A People s Choice Award
for the best residential, busi-
ness, or eco -garden may entice
more citizen involvement. A
Celebrity "Best Display" Award
might encourage a friendly
competition among councilors.
With the combined efforts
of all in the Municipality of
South Huron, a "Communi-
ties in Bloom designation
may become a reality for our
area and give MOSH a boost
of tourism and self -pride.
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ing support to the CIB commit-
tee and for coverage of events
put forth by various commu-
nity groups and organizations
including weekly coverage
of CIB events and promotion
of the zinnia flower program.
Community involvement
from local businesses is cru-
cial for success in achieving a
CIB designation. The Commit-
tee has had a great beginning
and hope the examples set by
our initial business support
will spark insterest in other
business participation. Exam-
ples of 2008 business support
of the CIB program include:
• Tim Horton's "Lit-
ter Lifter program
• MacLean's Home Hard-
ware Zinnia seed donation
• McDonald's "Big Mac
of the Week donation
• Godbolt Ciufo Insur-
ance in-kind contribution
The judges were impressed
by the ride along MacNaugh-
ton Trail in the "trail mobile".
They commented that it was
a thoughtful donation from a
community member in memo-
ry of a loved one so that elderly
or other physically challenged
folks can enjoy the trail. Thanks
to Herman Steffen who volun-
teered his time to give a lovely
and informative adventure.
Exeter had a good showing
in the 2008 program and the
judges asked the CIB Com-
mittee to consider entering the
2009 program as a Municipality
by including the former town-
ships of Stephen and Usborne
in the efforts. This has always
been a long term goal of the
CIB committee. We hope that
there is an increased interest in
SOlgres
High score - Millie Webber,
2nd High score - Bill Coleman,
High Solo - Shorty Caldwell, 2nd
High Solo - Hady Devine, Mys-
tery Score - Rosaleen Berends
Public Library Week The Lucan Library launched Ontario Public Library Week Oct. 20 with the
help of Middlesex County Library branch co-ordinator Carol Roberts, right, checking out a book for
patron Helga Kress of Lucan. Ontario Public Library Week started in 1985 and recognizes the important
contribution libraries make to education, literacy and life-long learning. Library patrons make over 66
million visits to Ontario libraries annually. (photo/submitted)
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