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The Citizen, 2006-11-09, Page 16RE-ELECT LVIN MCLELLAN for Councillor of Grey Ward on November 13 For information or a ride on election day, please contact Alvin McLellan (519) 887-9456 NOTICE OF VOTING FOR 2006 MUNICIPAL ELECTION Notice is hereby given to the Municipal Electors of the Municipality of Central Huron that since more candidates have been nominated to each of the following offices than the number required to fill such offices, therefore voting will take place at the time and place stated in this notice for the purpose of electing the holders of such offices. o COUNCILLOR EAST WARD (Three (3) to be elected) o COUNCILLOR WEST WARD (Three (3) to be elected) o FRENCH LANGUAGE PUBLIC SCHOOL TRUSTEE (One (1) to be elected) o FRENCH LANGUAGE SEPARATE SCHOOL TRUSTEE (One (I) to be ejected) REGULAR POLLING DAY Monday November 13. 2006 Voting will be held between the hours of 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the following locations: EAST WARD POLL #1 HULLETT Location: Londesboro Lions Conununity Hall, 282 King Street East, Londesboro EAST WARD POLL #2 CLINTON Location: Royal Canadian Legion Branch #140 95 Kirk Street, Clinton WEST WARD (Township of Goderich) Location: Holmesville Community Centre 180 Community Centre Line, Holmesville Please check the Voters' List at the Municipal Office to ensure your name is included. Information re Qualification of Electors and Proxy Voting is available at the office of the Municipal Clerk, 23 Albert Street, Clinton, Ontario, (519) 482-3997, any normal working day between the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Brenda Maclsaac, Deputy Clerk RETURNING OFFICER — 2006 MUNICIPAL ELECTION Municipality of Central Huron PAGE 16. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER. 9, 2006. Blyth Legion service at United Church Members of the Blyth Legion Branch 420 and the Ladies Auxiliary attended the Sunday service at Londesborough United Church on Nov. 5. They were piped into the sanctuary by Gord Grozier. To begin the Remembrance part of the morning service, Corey Pollard read the poem, High Flight written by Pilot Officer John G. Magee Jr. Weep for the Dead was the title of the hymn anthem chosen by the senior choir for the occasion. The congregation observed two minutes of silence following the playing of the Last Post. A prayer of Courage is the character attribute being given consideration at Hullett Central Public School in all the daily activities there. The pupils and staff are discussing how courage means facing challenges, an appropriate theme for the month in which we observe Remembrance Day. Armed Forces personnel continue to face the challenges of bringing peace and support to countries in anguish around the world. This challenge will no doubt be mentioned during the school's Remembrance Day service on Friday, Nov. 10. The staff and student council invite the community to attend their service at the Londesborough United Church beginning at 10:30 a.m. Pumpkin carving/decorating is always part of celebrating Halloween and some very original creations filled the halls of the On Dec. 31, rental of township- owned land in Ashfield-Colborne- Wawanosh is set to expire. This was an issue discussed at the Oct. 3 council meeting. Council is planning to ask the current renters if they wish to remembrance was said after the playing of Reveille. The singing of 'O Canada ended the ritual of Remembrance. The tradition of wearing a poppy in early November may be attributed to the poem, In Flanders Fields, written by Col. John McRae. During the children's time at the front Rev. Pat Cook read this poem to the boys and girls while turning the pages of a book about the poem. They also discussed the fact that wearing a poppy shows support for veterans and the ongoing efforts of our armed forces. school last week. The children's efforts were judged. Deemed the most original pumpkin was Wanda the Witch done by the kindergarten A classroom. Lexi in Grade I had the scariest entry nicknamed Scully. Spot was the smallest and best decorated gourd done by Brittney in Grade 3. Holly, Cameron, Kelton and Kaleb in Grade 1 collaborated to carve the funniest entry, Poncho Pirate. The Grade 3s had their Rufus chosen as best decorated. Cat by Emma in Grade 8 and Murray in Grade 6 was declared the best carved pumpkin overall. Despite the wet conditions during October, the schools of this region were able to hold their soccer tournaments at Huron Centennial School near Brucefield. The four teams from Huillett played well and were excellent lease set to the year extend their stays for four more years at the same price of the last three years. If the tenants do not wish to renew, ads will be placed in local newspapers advertising the land. This issue will be revisited at an Nov. 11, Armistice Day or Remembrance Day, is a day to ponder the wars of the past, those -persons still serving their country around the world, veterans and their families. Rev. Cook chose the story of Naomi and Ruth, found in Ruth I: 1-18 as the supporting scripture for her message, Holding On and Letting Go. This Old Testament story demonstrates Ruth's love and commitment to Naomi despite the challenges they would face. Today's armed forces show that same great commitment to us in the face of horrendous challenges. They representatives of the school. Good sportsmanship was exhibited by all the teams. The junior girls' first game ended in a one all tie with Brucefield. The Hullett girls were never scored on again in their other three games. Congratulations on winning your tournament, junior girls. Two ties, one win and one loss — the last game of the afternoon — were the results of the day for the junior boys. Consequently the team finished in third place. The senior girls finished in second place at the tournament. Although they tied one game and won two others, their defeat in the first game of the day affected their placing. Despite strong playing, both offensively and defensively, by the senior boys, a points system found them in the third place at- the end of play. BUY? SELL? TRY CLASSIFIED are committed to creating a better life for others. All face challenges and difficult decisions too, in life. Rev. Cook assured those gathered that morning that they do not face life alone. God is there to help. Rev. Cook will be on study leave from Nov. 5 - 12. Robin McGauley, 5119-523-4224, will handle emergencies while she is away. Melissa Snyders will conduct the morning service on Nov. 12. The senior choir will gather at 10 a.m. Londesborough United's official board will meet on Monday, Nov. 13 at 7:30 p.m. Members are reminded to pick up copies of the last meeting from the table in the narthex. A 20-year-old Lucknow man was. killed Monday night after swerving to avoid colliding with a deer. Huron County OPP officers were called to a single motor vehicle collision at 8:55 p.m. on Monday night. The collision took place on the Lucknow Line near Zion Road in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Twp. A 1989 Buick was being operated northbound when the driver swerved to avoid a deer. The car struck the deer, entered the east ditch, striking a hydro pole and FROM LONDESBORO rolling several times, coming to a rest on the roof. The driver, 20-year-old Bradley Sloetjes of Lucknow was transported to Wingham hospital where he eventually succumbed to his injuries. The OPP Technical Traffic Collision Investigation Team assisted the Huron County Officer at the scene. Hydro attended to and repaired the damaged pole. Police are continuing to investigate the collision. AC Twin land expire at end of rto Can't decide what give for Christmas? — (=G FriE p it .[Imi-t 1-) .,_ .„.,. ,...,..„,._ ... wit iii .,,,. .07 - ye r-=•-•-• . ac.,--),, A gift certificate We have L FOR Everything 541 Turnberry the shelves gardening The Brussels 'f7 1 cs_1f110, \ A lets the book they of books from books to St., 404 Citizen BOOK recipient cookbooks. 519-523-4792 want. to choose on trains Queen St., choose from. to Blyth Courage character attribute at Hullett Central school Lucknow man dies