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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2011-04-28, Page 10PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2011. NOTICE TO DOG OWNERS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF MORRIS-TURNBERRY 2011 Dog Tags and licences are now available (Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm) at the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry Municipal Office, 41342 Morris Rd. R.R. 4, Brussels, ON N0G 1H0 *** Tags can be picked up in person or ordered by telephone*** All dogs must be licensed in compliance with By-law No. 63-2004. A copy of the complete By-law is available for review at the Municipal Office. All dogs must be identified by means of a tag and licence, issued for a (1) one year period by: Friday, April 29, 2011 The fee schedule shall be as follows: 1/All Dogs (except those listed in #2) - males, females, and spayed females $20.00 per dog 2/Pit bulls, Pit bull crosses, Staffordshire terriers $100.00 per dog 3/Kennel Licence Fee $75.00 (for a kennel of dogs that are registered or eligible for registration under the Animal Pedigree Act) 4/Late Payment Charge $20.00 per dog (Shall be assessed in addition to the licence fee, if the licence and/or tag is not purchased by April 29th) Excrement: The By-law requires dog owners to forthwith remove excrement left by a dog, from property other than the premises of the owner of the dog. Any person contravening this provision is subject to a $50.00 fee. For further information contact: The Municipality of Morris-Turnberry Telephone: 519-887-6137 Fax: 519-887-6424 E-mail: morris@scsinternet.com Native to run for Prov. PCsFormer Belgrave resident LisaThompson was elected to be theHuron-Bruce Conservativeprovincial candidate for the provincial election later this year. The announcement, made on April 16 at the Ripley-Huron Community Centre, followed a close nomination vote in which Thompson edged out fellow Conservative and current Huron-Kinloss Mayor Mitch Twolan by nine votes – 447 to 436. Also running was Saugeen Shores councillor Taun Frosst. The provincial election is set for Oct. 6. Thompson, who now lives in Teeswater, is the General Managerof the Ontario Dairy-Goat Co-operative.Thompson announced, during her emotional victory speech, that the win was due in large part to her family and those who helped her with the campaign. She stated that this was what she had been trying to accomplish since she got involved in politics as a teenager. As for the upcoming election, Thompson pulled no punches and said that the voters of Huron-Bruce deserve more from their representation. “We’re going to engage people in the riding and get them to notice it’stime for a change because Huron-Bruce deserves better,” shesaid. Earlier in the day, Thompson had stressed the fact that she will focus on rural and economic development in her riding, and that she, and the PC party will look at the tax and spending rates from the former government and reverse them if they win the October election. The Green Energy Act would also be something Thompson will focus on if she gets elected, stating that she doesn’t believe it is best for rural Ontario. NEWS FROM BELGRAVE The April meeting of Belgrave Women’s Institute was held on Tuesday, April 19, beginning with the Opening Ode and Mary Stewart Collect. The president, Doreen Marks welcomed 12 members and one guest and read “You make a difference”. Patricia Smith was present to speak on behalf of the Parent-Teachers Council of East Wawanosh Public School who are providing healthy snacks of fruit and vegetables once a week to the students. There is also the possibility of starting a baking program in the future, with students participating. The council would appreciate some help with the preparation of the snacks if the WI members were able. It was agreed to assist when needed. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and the roll call answered by the payment of yearly fees. Kay Roberts conducted a memorial service for the late Mary Coultes with a reading, prayer and minute’s silence. A yellow rose was presented to her daughter, Ruth Olson. The annual meeting began with the minutes of last year’s annual and the financial statement given by Dorothy Coultes. The nominations report was given by Mary Hunter. The installation of officers was conducted by District President, Nancy Jardin as follows: President, Doreen Marks; Vice-President, Audrey Fenton; Secretary-Treasurer, Dorothy Coultes; assistant secretary, Dianna Robinson; curator, Wilma Higgins and Isabelle Craig. Members brought their donations for the Children’s Hospital in London and “Canada Comforts” to the meeting. The items included knitted baby sets, slippers, mittens and finger puppets, also slings, children’s books, crayons and preemie quilts. Cloth toiletry bags and contents were also given. The meeting was closed by singing grace and a social time was enjoyed with lunch served by Nancy Jardin and Gladys VanCamp. The next meeting will be on Tuesday, May 17. Alice Nicholson celebrated her 90th birthday on Sunday, April 3 surrounded by her family at the home of Ron and Lynda Nicholson in Kitchener. Special guests were her sister Zella Crawford and her niece Linda Evans from Stratford and her sister Edith Walker and her brother-in-law Jack Walker from Woodstock. By Linda Campbell Call 357-2188 PEOPLE AROUND BELGRAVE Nicholson turns 90 Municipality of Morris-Turnberry TAX INSTALLMENT NOTICE The First installment of the 2011 property taxes is due on Friday, April 29, 2011. Payment can be made by mail or directly at the Municipal Office, 41342 Morris Rd., RR 4, Brussels, ON N0G 1H0. For your convenience, a drop box is available at the front door for after hours use. Payments can also be made at most banking institutions and by telephone and internet banking. Failure to receive your property tax bill does not in any way exempt you from payment. Nancy Michie Administrator Clerk-Treasurer 519-887-6137 Marks installed as WI Pres. As the sun comes up Easter Sunday holds special significance in the religious community and Belgrave United Church minister Tom Murray joined several churchgoers at sunrise on the lawn of the church on Sunday to rejoice in their love of God. (Vicky Bremner photo) Wingham business severance approved At their April 19 meeting. Morris- Turnberry councillors allowed a severance which will provide for future commercial development on the edge of Wingham. Rod Moorsom, president of Moorsom Companies, from Aurora, explained that the 33.8-acre severance from the property owned by the estate of Ethel Jean Willis is being assembled for development for an “anchor” tenant but that details are not ready to be announced at this time. (He has developed sites for Shoppers Drug Mart in other area towns but said that is not the tenant this time.) Carol Leeming, Huron County planner, said the property line for the consent application would follow the municipal boundary between Morris-Turnberry except for a chunk of land that is proposed to be part of the playground for the new elementary school for North Huron which is being build in Wingham. If that shouldn’t go ahead, that corner of land would be included in this parcel, she said. For development to proceed on this parcel of land in future there would need to be a development agreement, a site plan approved by the municipality and perhaps a zoning change, Leeming said. By Keith Roulston The Citizen MEETING NOTICE MUNICIPALITY OF MORRIS-TURNBERRY The upcoming Council and Committee meetings for the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry will be held: Thursday April 28 5:30 pm Special Council Meeting Tuesday May 3 7:30 pm Regular Council Meeting Tuesday May 17 7:30 pm Regular Council Meeting