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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2010-09-09, Page 8PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2010.Sports The Wingham Golf and Curling Club had a fundraiser at the OLG Slots in Clinton to get their week off to a great start. The food and the atmosphere were fantastic and the 64 golfers, staff and friends all had a good night. The Tuesday night ladies held their Mexican golf and meal day. The senioritas played a “happy face scramble” and shared lots of stories and laughs. The winning team was Sylvia Pewtress, Carol Clark and Shirley Godfrey, while Linda Walker won the closest to the pin award. The Wednesday morning seniors had 19 golfers out on a hot and humid morning. Dave Tiffin had the low net with Bob Gavreluk in second and Ross Peacock in third. Tiffin and Brian Skinn tied for low gross both shooting 41 while 90-year-young Clayt Ruppel picked up the longest putt award. Thursday night men again had a terrific showing, despite the threat of rain, with 57 dedicated golfers. The winners were: closest to the pin, Jay Maston and John Dybes; longest putt, Gerry Edwards and Dybes; hidden scores, Doug Neil, Wayne Whytock and Russ Danbrook and most honest golfer Niel Edgar. Dave Gamble had a remarkable round with a sizzling 33, the low round of the year. The golfers played nine holes and enjoyed a delicious smoked pork chop supper in the golfers’ lounge. OUT OF BOUNDS NEWS The summer staff are heading back to school and will surely be missed. The club would like to wish Amber Mercey the best of luck and thanks to her for her three years of hard work. Chip and a Putt – By Bruce Skinn Sizzlers win ‘B’ Championship in Holmesville The Londesborough Sizzlers won the ‘B’ championship at the Women’s Slo-Pitch tournament held in Holmesville. The Sizzlers triumped over home-team Here for the Beer for the trophy. Team members are, back row, from left are Michelle Kootstra, Jane Klasen, Barb Bos, Missy Gibbings, Kendra Wilts and Laurie Wilts. Middle row, from left are Johanna Rether, Brenda Sjaarda, Heather MacDonald and Lisa B. Pot. Front row, from left are Lianne Vandewetering, Crystal Whyte, Pauline McNaughton and Michelle Hoggart. (submitted photo) ‘Error of omission’ leads to long debate at council An ‘error of omission’ as Chief Administrative Officer Larry Adams called it led to a lengthy debate about Huron County Council practices, points of order, and a “truck-eating bridge.” A rail bridge in Central Huron on Bayfield Road, leaving Clinton, has claimed numerous transport trucks that attempted to fit underneath it, only to find that their height is too much for the overpass. The bridge is designated to be repaired in 2012, but councillors from Central Huron stated that they had received word from ratepayers that the work needs to be done sooner before more damage is caused by the under-sized bridge. During the committee of the whole meeting held on August 4, the issue was brought forward for discussion to council by Warden Bert Dykstra and seconded by Councillor Deb Shewfelt. Since the issue needed to be discussed before it could be approved, it required a two-thirds majority to pass, which it did not get. The motion to bring the issue back for discussion was defeated, receiving only 12 of 20 possible votes (13 votes were needed). In the minutes of that meeting, the motion was recorded as “[County Council] agree to proceed with the repair of the Railway Bridge on County Road 13 in 2010,” and did not get recorded as being brought forward for discussion. The difference in the issue is that, if council was voting to do the repairs, all that would be necessary would be a majority, which was received. After some debate, council amended the minutes to correctly read that the issue was being brought forward. Councillor John Bezaire of Central Huron requested that the issue be removed from the minutes and not accepted because of not only the omission, but because it needed to be re-addressed. “We’re under a lot of pressure in Central Huron to bring this issue back,” he said, stating that he had been contacted by several ratepayers who were unhappy with the delay in the work. Councillor Tim Collyer of Central Huron agreed, stating that the issue wasn’t handled correctly last month Reforestation Assistance Service (Seedlings) Roadside and Windbreak Tree Service This service provides assistance to landowners who are reforesting marginal lands or planting field windbreaks. Our staff will assist you in choosing appropriate species and creating a planting plan. Plant your own seedlings or have us do the planting for you. This service offers larger trees for planting along roadsides and in windbreaks. A variety of tree species are available from the MVCA based on a 50 tree minimum order. Call us at (519) 335-3557 for information about the application deadlines for these services. Put down some roots! 2011 Tree Planting Services Call us at 519 335-3557 for information and application forms. Maitland Valley Conservation Authority Working for a Healthy Environment! Do you suffer from chronic pain and want to learn how to manage your symptoms better so that you can lead a more satisfying life? The Huron community Family Health Team is hosting a FREE 7 week Pain Management Program on Thursday afternoons from 1:00 until 2:30 pm beginning Thursday, September 16th for patients of the Seaforth Physicians at Huron East Centre 32B-1 Centennial Drive, Seaforth. Space is limited, please register early. For more information please call Joan Spittal, MSW at 519-600-2273 ext 207 or Dr. Robert Shepherd at 519-600-2795 Pain Management Group By Denny Scott The Citizen Continued on page 20