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The Citizen, 2012-05-24, Page 9THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 24, 2012. PAGE 9. KEEP-U-NEET CLEANERS For all your Drycleaning and Laundry needs drop off your items at TASTY TREATS AND TREASURES at 54 King St. Clinton for quick return. 182 Huningon . Stratford ON 519-271-4516 ALSO:  • WEDDING DRESSES • FEATHER PILLOWS • SUEDES, LEATHERS AND AREA RUGS Township of North Huron Council & Committee Meeting Schedule June - August 2012 June 4 Regular Council Meeting 7 p.m. ESTC in Blyth June 18 Regular Council Meeting 7 p.m. Belgrave Community Centre July 3 Regular Council Meeting July 16 Regular Council Meeting August 7 Regular Council Meeting August 20 Regular Council Meeting Regular Council Meetings 7:00 p.m. Location: North Huron Council Chambers (unless otherwise noted) North Huron Police Services Board Meeting 7:00 p.m. Dates: June 19 Location: Police Station Board Room Continued from page 6 works out to approximately $65,000 per year for the next 20 years. Geneau said the company’s plan is to eventually sell electricity back to the market. Councillor Larry McGrath was concerned about the decommissioning of turbines once the project comes to an end or proves to be unprofitable. Geneau said the guidelines for decommissioning a project or if the project changes hands are outlined in extreme detail by the Ministry of the Environment. If the project comes to an end, Geneau said, the land that was leased is supposed to be returned to its original land use. She said there will be a staff of between six and eight full-time employees in the area (the company is currently looking into a potential office in Zurich, a central location to both its projects just 10 or 15 minutes from each project if there are any kind of issues). Geneau said the company is in the renewable energy business and does not plan to have the company change hands in the forseeable future. “We’re not in it for the short term,” Geneau said. “This is our business and we have been in it for 20 years.” If the project were to change hands, Geneau said, which was one of McGrath’s concerns, the new company is legally bound to comply with the signed agreements of the original company, so that shouldn’t be a concern of his, she said. “We don’t play the shell game,” she said. McGrath said he just wanted to make sure that if a Huron East resident was owed money or wronged by the company that there would be someone ready to help them and be accountable. “I just don’t want to have to chase you down to the good old state of Texas to take you to court,” McGrath said. Two further public meetings are set for the project, one in Seaforth and the other in Varna. Wind company assures council Continued from page 2 to have to walk some of them said they wanted to as well, but I told them they had to do it for a cause and they started collecting pledges.” In the end, nine cadets showed up to join him on the journey on Sunday. Through their hard work they were able to bring the final tally to between $650 and $700 for the walk with $588.37 coming from the change jar alone which weighted nearly 115. Nearly 5,000 pennies were removed from the jug and wrapped. Dawson said that the walk is going to take some time and that he’s in no rush to finish it. “If I do it in less than three hours, I’ll be surprised,” he said. “I told the Cadets that I’m not running a marathon.” Dawson didn’t plan a marathon Centennial of Duff’s United approaching quickly What a wonderful long weekend. The weather was perfect for those who enjoy camping and being in the great outdoors. I spent most of my weekend out in the flowerbeds. I worked on mine all day Saturday and again some on Sunday. Judy Lee and I cleaned up the front beds at the Walton Hall on both Saturday andSunday nights. Lots of folks stoppedto say hello or waved as they wentby, but no offers of help. We had twotruckloads of refuse to take away, so we think it looks much better. We will plant a couple of new shrubs and a few flowers and it will look nice for the old time dance being held for the 100th anniversary of Duff’s United – only three weeks away. Jeff and Shannon McGavin held their annual May 24 weekend get- together on Sunday. They had nearly 75 family and friends join them for a social afternoon and evening. The pool was a highlight for the kids and was never empty. Our condolences to the family of Doug Lawless. The funeral was held last week. Our sympathies to hiswife, Dorothy (Turnbull) Lawlessand family. Many members of theFritz and McGavin families attendedthe funeral in Burlington. Dorothy was raised on Moncrieff Line and when they lived in the area, Doug taught in the little red school in Walton. He later went on to become the inspector of schools. Our condolences to all. Our condolences to Barb Dunbar on the passing of her brother Jack Sumner. Our sympathies to his family of London. The response was fantastic for the Almost Famous Players performance of Footloose, presented at the Wingham Heritage Theatre. They had two sold-out shows. Walton’s Michael Craig is part of thetroupe.Four area ladies enjoyed awonderful day away last week.Isabelle Wheeler was the winner of the Brussels passport draw at the New Year’s Levee in January. The prize included a limo excursion and night away and the four ladies had their adventure. Joining Isabelle was Nora Stephenson, Betty Campbell and Audrey Cardiff. The smooth riding Lincoln limo from Elite Limousine Service of Brussels, picked up the ladies at 1 p.m. and they headed for St. Marys. They went to Stuart Cardiff’s cheese factory and had a tour of the plant. They then went to the Westover Inn where they enjoyed a lovely social time on the deck and then a delicious dinner. The dinner was a two-hour affair with many delicious courses and relaxing atmosphere. The ladies enjoyed the rest of the evening and played cards before retiring. The next morning Stuart Cardiff picked up the foursome and gave them a tour of the St. Marys area. They report they thought the area is very nice with lots of interesting sites to see. The limousine picked the ladies up again at 1 p.m. and returned them to Brussels. They report it was wonderful. Graeme, Helen and Michael Craig were part of the Community Living group that attended the Blue Jays game in Toronto on Saturday. They enjoyed the game and especially, the Blue Jays winning. The Farmers’ Market on Friday afternoon was a great success according to organizers. There were 11 vendors for the opening day and many had to go home for more supplies, as the sales were brisk. Two vendors sold completely out of goods. They are expecting more vendors next week to join the group. The community table was manned by the Brussels Agricultural Society. They had homebaking for sale which was sold out by 5 p.m. Monies raised went to the Brussels Library Building Fund. It was a great start for this new venture for the Brusselscommunity. Keep supporting thisproject and the village of Brussels.The replies are coming in for thecelebration of Duff’s United Church 100th anniversary dinner. The planning committee is pleased to have a large number of folks confirming their attendance for the Sunday service and barbecue. They have had response from Vancouver, Calgary, various states in the U.S. and all across Ontario. The committee actually reports that it is the local members who are being tardy. We invite every and all members of the community to call Neil at 519-887-9996 or Phyllis, 519-887-6697 to confirm their attendance by June 1. Celebrating birthdays this past week includes Phil Blake, Dwayne Pryce, Ron Strome, Wendy Glauser, Craig Newman, Gerald Ryan, Valerie Shortreed, Hailey Bachert, Alexandra Humphries, Abby McGavin, Jessica Pennington, Megan Bowles, Darrell Dalton, Mary Pennington, Teegan McGavin, Phyllis Mitchell, Kaleb Wilts, Sharon Dalton, Howard Hackwell, Scott McDonald, David Perrie and Tavis Machan. Happy birthday to all. NEWS FROM WALTON By Jo-Ann McDonald Call 887-6570 PEOPLE AROUNDWALTON Continued from page 2 once again showed the organization and hard work of Julie Kuik, the artistic director, as well as the volunteer hours in many roles from Community Living people, parents and friends. Aimee Leishman and Charlie Buck are two of the great actors that you would recognize. Great work people, almost famous or not. I hope you ended the weekend with a bang – nothing like a few pretty lights in the sky and kids running around with sparklers to help you appreciate all the blessings that are ours. Bye now, Betty G.W. Local troupe sells out ‘Footloose’ Talking a long walk Paul Dawson, fourth from left, didn’t think the cadets in his charge that operate out of the Brussels area would be able to fill up a 15-litre jug with change. He bet them that, if they did manage the feat, he would walk from Brussels to Walton. Unfortuantely for Dawson the cadets came through and he ended up making the trek on foot on May 20. Several members of the cadets also joined him on the trip. (Denny Scott photo)