The Citizen, 2012-10-25, Page 10PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2012.Belgrave WI discusses Huron Rally, Halloween
BELGRAVE WI
The October meeting of the
Belgrave WI began with the opening
ode and the Mary Stewart Collect.The president, Audrey Fentonwelcomed 12 members and threeguests and read “A Painted Lane”.
The minutes of the previous meeting
and the treasurer’s report were given
by Dorothy Coultes.
A report of the Huron County
Rally and some Halloween jokes
were read by Nancy Jardin. A report
of the Huron West convention was
given by Doreen Marks. The
program convenor, Wilma Higgins
called on Debbie Bauer from the
Dungannon Branch to speak on
Family Memoirs. She stressed theimportance of writing down storiesfrom your family to pass on to futuregenerations. It is also necessary to
put names and dates with
photographs.
She gave everyone a sheet with
suggested topics for a short story tobe written and when completed eachperson read her story aloud. The rollcall was answered by showing
pictures of ancestors with a
few words of their place in the
family.
Wilma thanked Debbie and urgedeveryone to write their family storiesand pass them on.The meeting closed by singing the
WI Grace. Lunch was served by Pat
Hunking and Dorothy Coultes and a
time of fellowship enjoyed.
School board says
fair a huge success
Letters to the Editor
THE EDITOR,
Last month the students from the
former East Wawanosh, Turnberry
Central, Blyth, Brussels and
Wingham Public Schools as well as
Hullett Central and F.E. Madill
participated in the 92nd annual
school fair. The students entered
exhibits for items such as school
work, livestock, vegetables and
flowers, home economics and
harvesting. They participated in
community interest activities and
enjoyed a fun scavenger hunt.
By all accounts the fair was a
huge success and the fair board
would like to say a huge thank you
to everyone who had a part in that.
Thank you to the countless
volunteers who helped with
everything from set-up and take-
down to judging. Thank you to all of
our generous sponsors who have
supported the fair either for the first
time or those who support us year
after year. Thank you to the amazing
student speakers, Clarissa Gordon
and Lauren Stainton who opened
the fair by sharing speeches on what
the fair means to them.
Congratulations to all the students
who placed in their respective
classes and an extra special
congratulations to the following top
point earners: top in the fair and top
senior girl, Anna McIntosh, 137
points; top senior boy, Jefferson
Gordon, 120 points; top junior girl,
Maya Robinson, 114 points; top
junior boy, tied, Graham Baird and
Phillip Marks, 60 points;
honourable mention (over 100
points): senior girls, Clarissa
Gordon, 128 points and Nicole
Hardy, 109 points and senior boy,
Hunter McCullagh, 109 points.
The fair board has met to wrap up
this year’s fair and has already
begun planning for next year. Along
with many activities that have been
part of the fair for the past number
of years, we are excited to introduce
a fair ambassador contest, a new fair
logo contest, as well as some
updates to the current book.
See you at the 93rd Annual
Elementary School Fair on
September 11, 2013.
Sincerely,
The 2012 School Fair Board.
After receiving a copy of the 2012
budget for the North Huron Fire
Department, Morris-Turnberry
councillors still have lots of
unanswered questions.
At the Oct. 16 meeting of council,
councillors still expressed
frustration over issues with the
budget they don’t agree with but are
unable to negotiate.
“There have been suggestions [for
changes] that have been flatly turned
down,” said Mayor Paul Gowing. “I
don’t see there is a possibility to
negotiate.”
One of the sticking points is that
Morris-Turnberry is picking up a
portion of the fire prevention costs of
the North Huron department, despite
the fact it has its own community fire
safety officer.
“That’s not a service we have
asked for in our request for
proposals and it’s not a service we
receive,” said Gowing.
In the long run council received
the budget for information.
***
Councillors got good news on the
cost of policing services. Because
the OPP provided less service in the
first half of 2012 than was included
in the amount pre-billed to the
municipality, Morris-Turnberry will
get a credit of $20,940 for the period
ending June 30.
Nancy Michie, administrator
clerk-treasurer, said she was
informed by the OPP that a similar
credit is likely for the second half of
the year.
***
Councillors voted to renew their
insurance coverage for the next year,
but to call for quotations during
2013 for the year beginning 2014.
Michie said there have been no
problems with the current insurance
provider, BFL Canada.
***
The public meeting over the bylaw
to dissolve the ward boundaries will
be held Nov. 1, at Bluevale Hall at
7:30 p.m.
***
Councillor Jamie McCallum asked
for clarification on the report on
council remuneration presented to
council.
At the Sept. 18 meeting when
council had voted to reduce the size
of council by two, council had been
given figures that showed council
remuneration for Morris-Turnberry
was higher, on a per capita basis,
that most of the 10 other
municipalities listed.
But these figures were based on
the previous council, not the current
one, he said. He asked to see a
comparison of the same
municipalities based on the current
council costs.
MUNICIPALITY OF
MORRIS-TURNBERRY
2012 FALL YARD WASTE
COLLECTION
The Municipality will be picking up leaves, grass clippings and yard
waste in the Morris-Turnberry Urban areas on the following dates:
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
NO BAG TAGS ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PICKUP!
Leaves, grass clippings and yard waste may also be delivered to the
Morris-Turnberry Landfill Site at 85047 Clyde Line, any Wednesday or
Saturday.
Materials MUST be placed at the curb in Biodegradable Bags.
Paper Organic Yard Waste bags OR Biodegradable bags, can
be purchased at Stainton Hardware, Hodgins RONA in Wingham and
McDonald Home Hardware, Brussels
The Bags must be placed at the curb by 7 a.m. for
collection.
The Bags will be picked up by a different truck than the regular
garbage.
Plastic bags are not acceptable for yard waste and will NOT
be picked up.
The Municipality encourages grass clippings to be left on your lawn
providing valuable moisture and nutrients to your lawn.
Residents should not include tree branches, which are greater than 4"
in diameter and 5 feet long. Use strong twine to bundle tree or shrub
branches.
Yard waste DOES NOT include sod, soil, lumber, tree stumps or
stones and must be free of metal, food wastes and garbage. The
Municipality will NOT pick up loose branches!
Any questions please contact the Municipal Office at 519-887-6137
NOTICE OF
A PUBLIC
MEETING
• Proposal to Dissolve the Ward System
• and Change the Council Composition
for the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry
Thursday, November 1, 2012
7:30 pm
Bluevale Hall, 32 Clyde Street, Bluevale, Ontario
The Municipality of Morris-Turnberry currently has a ‘Ward
System’ and a Council composition of seven (7) members
1 Mayor - elected ‘at large’ and
3 Council members elected to represent Ward T
3 Council members elected represent Ward M
The Council is giving consideration to the passage
of two (2) by-laws:
1. To Dissolve the existing ward system
2. To Amend the Council composition, to consist of
1 Mayor and 4 Councillors, to be elected ‘at large’
If you wish to make a presentation on the proposal, you must book your
presentation by 12 noon on October 29, 2012.
(A copy of your presentation must be submitted prior to the presentation.)
Public comments on the proposed by-laws will be heard at the November
1st, 2012 Public Meeting.
A copy of the proposed by-laws can be obtained on the municipal website
www.morristurnberry.ca or by calling the municipal office for a copy.
Everyone is ‘Welcome’ to attend.
Nancy Michie Administrator Clerk-Treasurer
Municipality of Morris-Turnberry
PO Box 310, 41342 Morris Road, Brussels, ON
Telephone 519-887-6137 email nmichie@morristurnberry.ca
NH 2012 fire budget frustrates M-T council
Carrying a tune
The Mennonite Men’s Choir was in Belgrave on Friday night, performing for the congregation
of Knox United Church. (Jim Brown photo)
By Keith Roulston
The Citizen
By Linda
Campbell
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