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The Citizen, 2009-07-23, Page 16PAGE 16. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2009.Victim Services of Huron Countyshared some great news with localMPP Carol Mitchell that willpositively impact Huron County.Thanks to a recently awarded $6,700grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation, they will be able to equip new satellite offices in both Wingham and Exeter. “I am thrilled that the Ontario Trillium Foundation has supported this important project for Huron County,” said local MPP for Huron- Bruce, Carol Mitchell. “No one wishes to be in the difficult circumstance of being a victim, but it is comforting to know that Victim Services of Huron will be there, at the very start, to provide support tothe citizens of Wingham and Exeter.Thank you to all those who havemade this possible.”The grant from OTF will be usedto purchase computer and office equipment to help identify staff and volunteers, at the new offices, and deliver services throughout Huron County. This help has ensured the service could not only expand services, but enhance them as well. “We are so pleased to receive this grant from the Ontario Trillium Fund” said Shelley Dorey, executive director, Victim Services of Huron County. “Being able to open up new satellite offices will better allow us to support victims of crime andtragic circumstance throughout theentire county.”Since 2003, Victim Services ofHuron County has worked incooperation with Wingham Police Services and the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police to support and assist with the needs of victims of crime in Huron County. They strive to create a community where the highest quality victim-centered support and services are available and accessible. Using trained volunteers from the community, they are able to provide short-term practical and emotional assistance to victims 24 hours a day, seven days a week.For more information visit:www.victimservices.cc.The Ontario Trillium Foundationis an agency of the Government ofOntario. The Foundation has supported the growth and vitality of communities across the province and continues to strengthen the capacity of the volunteer sector through investments in community-basedinitiatives. For more information visit:www.trilliumfoundation.org OLIVE CUNNINGHAM Mrs. Olive Kathleen Cunningham of Listowel, and formerly of Ethel and Harriston, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at Listowel Memorial Hospital. Olive is survived by Bob Cunningham, her loving husband of 55 years. She will be remembered by nine nieces, eight nephews, eight great-nieces and three great- nephews. She was the sister-in-law of Estelle Fritz, Anna Cunningham, and Ken MacDonald. Olive was predeceased by her parents Jim and Mildred (Dennison) Turner, sister Pearl Martyn and her husband Norm and by her brother Howard Turner and his wife Millie. Olive attended Little Ireland School in Minto Twp. She was a member of Harriston United Church and Sunday school before her marriage to Bob at her church on Oct. 24, 1953. They moved to Ethel where she belonged to Knox Presbyterian Church, Ethel and the Eastern Star. Later, Olive enjoyed opening “The Curio”, a gift shop in Atwood. Visitation was held at the Eaton Funeral Home, Listowel on Sunday from 1 - 5 p.m. where the funeral service was held on Monday, July 20 at 2 p.m. Rev. John Hogerwaard officiated. Interment was in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Ethel. Memorial donations to Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation, or to a charity of one’s choice would be appreciated. On-line condolences may be left at www.eatonfuneralhome.ca The Friday night euchre at the Cranbrook Hall was hosted by Marion Harrison, Adrian and Shirley Verstoep. There were 6 1/2 tables at play. The share-the-wealth winners were Norm Dobson and Beryl Smith. The travelling lone hand was won by Neil Hatt. Other winners were: ladies’ high, Viola Adams; ladies’ low, Delphine Dewar; ladies’ lone hands, Beryl Smith; men’s high, Grace Stewart; men’s low, Allan Edgar; men’s lone hands, Murray Hoover and Keith Turnbull. Lucky tally winners were: Joan Jacobs, Sharon Freeman, Jean Dewar, Helen Cullen, Allan Martin, Myrna Burnett, Adrian Verstoep, Iola Subject, Norm Dobson, Leona McDonald, John Subject and Dorothy Martin. The next euchre will be held on Friday, Aug. 7 at 8 p.m. Victim Services opens satellite offices 6 1/2 tables at CranbrookObituaries Business Directory D & J CONSTRUCTION Jim McDonald 519-887-9607 - COMPLETE MECHANICAL SERVICE - COMPUTERIZED TUNE-UPS - TIRES - BRAKES MUFFLERS - VEHICLE INSPECTION STATION DAN'S AUTO REPAIR Owned and Operated by Dan & Heather Snell RR 3, Blyth, Ont. N0M 1H0 (on the Westfield Rd.) DAN SNELL, Automotive Technician 519-523-4356 ELLIOTT NIXON INSURANCE BROKERS INC. BLYTH, ON N0M 1H0 519-523-4481 MEMBER OF HURON INSURANCE MANAGERS GROUP 5 Generations Since 1910 R. John Elliott Res. 519-523-4323 J. Richard Elliott Res. 519-523-9725 Randy Nixon Res. 519-523-4989 VANDRIEL Excavating Inc. Simon VanDriel 519-482-3783 We Dig For You Call us for... Excavators, Bobcats, Dozers, Trucking, etc. COMPLETE EXCAVATING CONTRACTOR Derrick VanDriel 519-522-0609 • Gravel • Sand • Stone JAMES BROWN PHARMACY 198 Josephine St., Wingham, Ont. 519-357-1629 Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 6 Sat. 9 - 4 Rear Parking Available Delivery available Heartland Realty Independently Owned & Operated, Brokerage For all your Real Estate needs call salesperson Don Allen 519-523-9125 (H) www.rlpheartland.ca 519-523-9060 cell# 519-440-2139 40243 Winthrop Rd., Londesborough Kelly Boven • natural/precast stone installation • sodding, reseeding, turf management • garden design and installation • tree plantings, maintenance and sales Residential Landscaping design & construction Susan Alexander, CFP Certified Financial Planner 472 Turnberry St. PO Box 69 Brussels, Ontario N0G 1H0 Phone: 519-887-2662 Toll Free: 1-866-887-2662 Fax: 519-887-2671 Email: alexander@ezlink.ca We have solutions for your storage needs. Great for home, office & business. Ask for Ken at LAKESIDE 519-524-1740 Storage Solutions In stock used Pallet Racking, used decking steel & 4'x8' T&G fir plywood. MAITLAND VALLEY MECHANICAL Office: 519-526-7570 Fax: 519-526-7036 Darryl Plunkett TRADE CERTIFIED/SERVICE EXPERTS Refrigeration, Heat Pumps, Air Quality, Plumbing, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning mvm2@sympatico.ca Cheryl’s Critter Care ~ Dog grooming by appointment ~ Big dog bathing ~ Dog and Cat food sales ~ Fish supplies ~ Crickets ~ Collars, leashes, etc. Ask about pick-up and delivery Monday & Wednesday 4:30 pm - 9 pm Thursday 9 am - 5 pm Saturday 9 am - 3 pm 421 Turnberry St., Brussels 519-887-8885 North St. West, Wingham Mac & Donna Anderson 519-357-1910 A cemetery is a history of people, a perpetual record of yesterday and a sanctuary of peace and quiet today. A cemetery exists because every life is worth loving and remembering - always Distinctive Memorials of Lasting Satisfaction BOX 158 WINGHAM ONT NOG 2W0 The Ethel euchre was held on Monday, July 13 with eight tables in play. Winners were: share the wealth, Adrian Verstoep, Allan Edgar; high, Edna McLellan, Keith Turnbull; lone hands, Beryl Smith, Joyce Alexander, Allan Edgar, Bush Whittard, Grace Stewart, Marion Harrison, Norm Dobson; low, Joan Jacobs, Adrian Verstoep. Tally winners were: Henry C., Myrna Burnett, Neil Hatt, Leona McDonald, Bob Alexander, Viola Adams, Margaret Peebles and Florence Holmes. The next euchre will be held on Monday, July 27 at 8 p.m. Ethel hosts euchre party