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The Citizen, 2003-05-07, Page 8PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2003. FROM ETHEL Ethel United Church hosted the church supper Sunday evening. Beth Earl explained that there were approximately 500 people present, including many families. Mrs. Earl said George Pearson was even out in the hall at the ticket table for a time. (I miss seeing George and Isobel here in town). Bill Eckmeier also mentioned that 11 tables in play at Monday euchre Ethel euchre was held on Monday, April 28 with 11 tables in play. Winners were: share-the-wealth, Marion Harrison. Jim Smith; high, Dorothy Dilworth, Hazel McKenzie, Marion Behrns; lone hands, Hilda Holmes, Adrian Verstoep; low, Betty Kennedy, Mac Smith. There were 16 lucky tally card winners. The next euchre will be held on Monday, May 12 at 8:30 p.m. some of his out-of-town family members came to the church supper to celebrate his birthday which is later this month. Mr. Eckmeier lent me some newspapers from the late 1920’s and, interestingly enough, there was a notice for a hot fowl supper on Monday, Nov. 7, 1927, from 5-8 p.m. The notice boasts a “good program” consisting of solos, duets, quartettes and choruses as well as a “six-piece orchestra in attendance.” Admission was 50 cents. In another paper from Wednesday, April 27, 1927, there was a $50 reward offered for information leading to the capture of the “dirty sneak thief' who went into an incubator cellar and stole chicks out of boxes ready for shipment. That same page of the paper stated that Mr. Desjardine was putting up a couple of gas pumps and would be able to provide “three kinds of juice” for his customers this summer. That was probably very handy for business people Ziegler, Vodden and Lake who “were ready to meet the demands of all rural trade” by putting a new truck each on the road that week. It sounds as though Ethel, in 1927, Children learn safety tips Serving the goodies Continued from page 1 for police to find you.” Cranston also explained that the children shouldn’t be scared to call back if they hear the police calling their name or blowing a whistle. “Don’t be scared to call back and let us know you’re there. Believe me, your parents won’t be mad, they’ll be happy to know that you’re okay.” Police often use dogs when searching for lost or missing persons and the children were told if they are ever lost, then found by the police, to not run towards the officer with the dog. Ninety per cent of the time, the dogs are vicious as they are trained to protect themselves and their officer. Because they don’t know the child’s intentions, the probability that the dog will bite the child is high. The children were then taken outside and given a demonstration on how police dogs search for drugs. After a lunch of hot dogs, the children split into small groups and headed to each exhibit, being given about a 10 minute presentation for each display. One by the Huron County Health Unit showed children how to properly ready themselves for a day in the sun: “Slip on a shirt, slap on a hat, and slop on sunscreen.” OPP officer, Steve Boucher, demonstrated bike safety and showed children the proper hand signals to use when riding and how to adjust the straps on their helmet to ensure it fits properly and will work if needed. Children were also reminded if they are riding their bike they should be on the right side of the road, with the flow of traffic, and if they are walking their bike to be on the left' side of the road, facing traffic, to remain visible. A favourite demonstration was one by the Brussels Fire Department on what they have to wear when responding to a fire call and on how they use their tracking device. Steve Germann, a health and safety consultant for the Electrical and Utilities Safety Association of Ontario gave a demonstration on electrical dangers around the neighbourhood and what can happen if safety rules aren’t followed Using a model with fake transformers, hydro lines, pools, and people, Germann showed the children what can happen if they try to get a soccer ball down from a hydro transformer. Some other exhibits by organizations and local businesses were on farm animal safety, farm equipment and tool safety, pig bam procedures,what to do when someone is choking, water contamination, propane safety, and water safety. Most displays had information, stickers,or activity books for the children to take home and children also received a grab bag on their way out filled with additional safety information and goodies. While members of the community enjoyed the delicious meal served up at the Ethel United Church supper Sunday, Dorothy Dilworth, left, and Jennifer Turner had the task of dishing out the desserts. The meal was held at Grey Central Public School to more easily accommodate the crowds. (Janice Becker photo) MUNICIPALITY OF HURON EAST NOTICE OF PROPOSED BY-LAWS TO ESTABLISH A ROAD ALLOWANCE AND TO STOP UP, CLOSE AND SELL A ROAD ALLOWANCE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 2001, that the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron East proposes to enact by-laws as described below to establish a road allowance and to stop up, close and sell a road allowance. Buying a Car? Special Rates Available! 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McLachlan Clerk-Administrator Municipality of Huron East 72 Main Street South Seaforth, ON N0K 1W0 By-Law 40-2003 proposes to stop up, close and sell the road allowance known as Pearson Street, R.P. 239 (Ethel) as shown below. By-Law 41-2003 proposes to establish a road allowance between Lamont Drive and County Road 19 (Ethel Line) as shown below. The proposed road allowance will become part of Lamont Drive.