The Lucknow Sentinel, 1985-11-27, Page 5Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, November 27, 1985—Page 5
McKim's 23 years in Guiding honored
By James Friel
Earlier this year Carroll McKim was
happy to present her long time friend in
Guiding, Bev Thompson; with the
Certificate of Merit and a pin in recogni-
tion of the 22 years of work ' Bev had
contributed.
Only a few months later, Carroll is"
also the 'recipient of the certificate after
her 23 years of "going the extra mile".
She was district commissioner for an
area encompassing Lucknow, Wingham
and Teeswater and later graduated to a
more challenging post. For three years,
she was division commissioner for
Goderich, Wingham, Clinton, Palmer-
ston, Hanover and Walkerton and, all
the smaller communities in between.
"For the last five years my main job
has been as area international co-ordin-
ator"Jwhere she has made major strides
in changing the availability of foreign
experiences to the girls in the Guiding
movement.
"It used to be somebody elses girls
went on the trips," she said. ;That was
when the journeys were broader in
scope 'with national or provincial trips
organized. •
Cancer Soeiety
fundraising
goal
exceeds.
A $90,000 fund raising campaign under-
taken by the Huron County Cancer, Society
this year exceeded its goal by more .than
$5,000. .
Campaign chairperson Murray Hunter,
reported at the annual meeting that the final
tally for the campaign amounted to
$95,416.32.
He noted that with an estimated popula-
tion of 56,000,.this figure represents a per
capita contribution of $1.70. '
As part of the Southwestern District; the
Huron. County canvass helped the district
raise $1,493,611. As well the Huron contribu-
tion helped the Ontario division • raise
$14,645,401.
This years fund raising efforts in the coun-
ty exceeded the 1984 total' by more than
$2,000: Last year $93,708 was raised.'
Wingham drew in the highest percentage
of the 1985 figure, .with donations amounting
to $24,635.57..Goderich was second ,with
$24,535.29 and Exeter, third; with a to a1 of
$19,964.35. The Clinton campaign raised
$18,398.02 and the Seaforth drive broughtin
$7,883.09. • '
The Cancer Society,'s year was also
highlighted by the ,introduction of a new
educational project- SUCCESS.
Huron County was chosen as one of the
pilot project areas, reported education
chairperson•Mrs. Armstrong -Hayes.
The basis of the. program :concentrates
education programs on five types of 'cancer -
lung, skin, uterine, breast and colorectal.
Mrs. Armstrong -Hayes noted, "It is felt
that the incident rate of these . types of
cancer can be decreased proportionallyby
change in lifestyles: This requires an expan-
sion of how the volunteers have functioned
previously and, to be •viable, an increase in
the size "of the committee. Anyoneknowing
someone with an interest in being, a
volunteer should contact Me. We can put to
use a real variety of talents in this project."
Along with: education and promotion; the
Cancer Society also worked to provide
assistance to cancer patients.
A new service this year, the Loan Cup-
board, provided patients with air mat-
tresses, . sheep skins and other items.
Mastectomy.: patients were offered special
counselling.
Patient services chairperson Margaret
Allan reported that 30 patients- received
financial assistance with ostomy supplies,
and. 18 volunteers tallied over 14,000 ill pro-
viding this Service. •
As well, transportation chairperson
Russell Jervis reported that 48 patients'
made use of the society's transportation ser-
vices in. 1984-'85.
The trips to cancer clinics and hospitals
totalled 209 trips to London, six trips to
Stratfordand 11 trips to the Wingham clinic.
In his ren'iarks, Mr, Farnsworth, presi-
dent, noted, "The past year -has been a most
rewarding one and I think that the report
speaks well of our staff and volunteers
throughout the unit.
"Once again our campaign 'objective has
been surpassed and we really appreciate the
many associations that assist, us on a Conti -
ming basis. But among those groups are the
individuals, caring and sharing people who
through their efforts provide hope to the less
fortunate."
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Girls participating- in the program
have visited Mexico and Switzerland
and Carroll is currently organizing an
excursion to Britain. •
She downplays her work.
"It's team effort, I just co-ordinate it
all," she said.
She feels that part of the reason she
. received her .award was for the two
years she spent as a nurse on a medical
teamin the Honduras. -
"It's something I'd like to do again.
Not this year; but maybe ;another in the
future."
Hei<'tate husband's mother, Mrs. A.
E. McKim first planted the idea for
Carroll, to become a leader in Guiding.
"She started me in guiding the first
day 1 moved•to Lucknow," she recalled.
At the same time Mrs. McKim also got
Bev into :.the organization. •
Her daughters were also members of
the Girl Guides but have since concen-
trated op other matters, one' at
university in Waterloo and the other,is
married and working in Wiarton.
"My one regret is that Jack isn't here
to share the award with me because ha
was so supportive of me in Guiding,"
- she said.
PROPERTY
ASSESSMENT
and your 1986 Municipal and School Taxes
Regional Offices located throughoutOntarioiare responsible for assessing
all real property for the purposes of municipal and school taxation.
The resulting Assessment Rolls are delivered to municipalities which use
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The amount of property tax you pay on your home or business depends
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assessed value multiplied by the mill rate will determine your 1986 'property
taxes.
Open House Sessions
Open Houses are your opportunity to -
fully understand your assessment and to
evaluate its equity.
Open Houses are held in every munici-,:
• pality at convenient times•and locations, -to
provide you with.the, opportunity to discuss
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An assessor will be pleased to explain
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is authorized to.amend any information as
may be necessary prior tothe delivery of
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If you have any questions but are unable
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Assessment Notice
Property -owners and tenants will receive an
Assessment Notice only if information .
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the property has been reassessed under
section 63 of theAssessment Act. If you .
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school support designation, in the amount
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Appeal Procedure • •
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you -are still' dissatisfied with your assess-
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Assessment Review Board. The.Assess-
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hearings and is responsible for determining
whether the assessment under appeal is
fair and equitable.. with the assessments.of
similar properties inthe Vicinity or •
neighbourhood-, and may alter your assess-
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Appeal Deadline
The final date for appealing your assess-
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Your appeal must be forwarded, either on
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To assist you in this regard, Notice of
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Review Board are available at Open
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Schedule oeOpen Houses . •
Village ' of Lucknow Dec: 5, 1:00-8:00 p.m., Municipal Office
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Dec. 6, 1:00 p.m. -8.00 p.m., Municipal Office, Bluevale
Dec, 9, 1:00 p.m: -8:00 p.m., Municipal Office, Con, 8
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Township of East Wawanosh •
Township of Turnberry
Township of West Wawanosh
Ontario
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