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The Citizen, 1989-10-04, Page 14PAGE 14. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1989. Three men lose licences for 1 year for driving drunk Three area men will be finding other means of transportation other than driving for the next year after pleading guilty Sept. 27 in provin­ cial court in Wingham to drunk driving. Cecil Johnston of RR 2, Brussels was fined $600 and has his licence suspended for 12 months after an incident July 6. The court was told that about 12 a.m. that day a car left the Brussels Hotel parking lot without lights and travelled south on Turnberry St., weaving across the road. At 12:15 Constable Cook of the Wingham Ontario Provincial Police detachment answered a call from a witness and found the car at the south end of town with the defendant asleep on the front seat. Mr. Johnston’s lawyer argued for leniency pointing out Mr. Johnston had driven only four blocks before deciding himself he wasn’t in a condition to drive. Steven McCauley of Brussels received a 12 month licence sus­ pension and $600 fine after being stopped in a RIDE check at the corner of Hwy. 86 and 87 on September 1. Rene Owen Eldred Wesley re­ ceived a 12 month suspension and $600 fine for an incident dating from January 29. Early that Sunday morning police followed a 1988 Ford Tempo at 110 km. per hour on County Rd. 12 south of Brussels. When they tried to stop the vehicle it sped up but eventually pulled into a Walton drive. The driver was Mr. Wesley. Meanwhile Warren Grant Hayes of RR 4, Brussels was given a $200 fine after pleading guilty to steal­ ing a bicycle from the Callander Nursing Home in the early hours of Sept. 6 while in a drunken state. Mr. Hayes had earlier been charg­ ed for driving his car while his licence was under suspension. Hullett students in soccer tournament, Apple Unit SOCCER by Michael De Jong The junior boys and girls soccer was held on Tuesday, September 26 at Huron Centennial. The boys Hospital aux. installs president The auxiliary to the C.P.H. resumed its regular meeting on September 5. Past President Margaret Coven­ try installed Patricia Carrier as the incoming president for 1989-1990. The new president welcomed everyone and introduced two new members, Muriel Williams and Phyllis De Veulle. The president cited membership as a high priority stating “volunteers are becoming rare’’. She asked members to encourage others to join the hospi­ tal auxiliary as active members. The membership fee is $2 a year. Committee Chairmen are re­ minded to turn in their committee members names and also keep a record of their volunteer hours. Catherine McKnight reported from the hospital board meeting. Committee reports were given by the various chairmen. Kathleen Siertsema explained the Penny Sale operation for the benefit of new members. It is to be held at the Anglican Parish Hall on Rattenbury St. Donated prizes will be on display from Sept. 21 to 30 with the draws made on Saturday, Sept. 30. Tickets are 50 cents a sheet. It is the largest fund-raising project that the auxiliary holds and this is the 35th year for this Penny Sale. The auxiliary has made a com­ mitment to purchase a Gastroscope for the operating room at an approximate cost of $17,000 over a two year period. Money raised at the Penny Sale will help us to fulfill this commitment. Margaret Coventry in her Ar­ chives report stated the first Penny Sale was part of a bazaar held in 1954 in the town hall. Seventy prizes were donated and $700 was raised. Summer sales in the gift shop were very promising. White baby sets are needed and slippers with non-slip soles are also required. Thanks was extended to those who donated articles and helped in the shop. For the hospital cart, paper back books suitable for male read­ ers would be appreciated. The C.P.H. annual report this year honoured the auxiliary. The front cover depicts the auxiliary emblem for Ontario. The report pays special tribute to the auxiliary of the C.P.H. with the centre-fold illustrating their activities. The Regional President Alice Moore and Secretary Fran Taylor will attend the October meeting. Regional 2 Fall Conference will be held at the Homewood Sanitar­ ium in Guelph on Sept. 25. The H.A.A.O. Convention will beheld at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto from Monday, Oct. 28 - Nov. 2/89. the theme of the Convention will be “Catch the Volunteer Spirit.” The next meeting will be held on October 2 at 10 a.m. came in third place overall. They won two games and lost two games and tied ope game. The girls came in third place overall. They won two games, lost one game and tied two games. Everyone had a great time! The senior boys and girls soccer tournament will be held on Thurs­ day, October 5. Special thanks to Mr. Griffin and Mr. Riley for their excellent coaching. ..P.D.DAY by Michael De Jong A P.D. Day was held on Wed­ nesday, September 27. The teach­ ers travelled to Goderich for a computer workshop. HEALTH by Lindsey-Dawn Salverda On October 4 and 5 the health WATCH PRO HARDWARE & RADIO SHACK FOR THE HUGE nurses are coming to Hullett Cen­ tral School to check the students hearing and eyesight. MAGAZINE SALES by Mandy Hadenko On October 5 Hullett Central will be holding magazine sales. There will be prizes awarded to those who sell certain amounts. There will be a variety of different magazines. .. KINDERGARTEN CLASS by Paula Allen Mr. Millson has invited Mr. Park’s kindergarten class to take a walk back to the bush. When they get there they will collect leaves and will also roast hot dogs. The date has not yet been decided. GRADE 1 VISITORS by Mandy Hadenko and Michael De Jong On Friday, September 22, John Storey and his mom and dad brought two chinchillas to school. Mrs. Walter and the grade ones think Chinchillas have very soft beautiful fur, but they couldn’t have them for pets. GRADE TWO-THREE CLASS by Paula Allen Mrs. Hoemig’s grade two-three class began their Apple Unit last week. They will be tasting, compar­ ing, drying and experimenting with different kinds of apples. They are using apples in their language activities as well as collecting seeds that will lead into a study of plants. PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR Editors, Laurel Campbell and Erin Jamieson The first story hour will be held on October 18 at 1 p.m. in the library. Three and four year olds are welcome. BRUSSELS OFFICE HOURS Monday -10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Tuesday - Closed Wednesday -10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Thursday -10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Friday -10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday - Closed Sunday - Closed