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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2010-11-04, Page 13THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2010. PAGE 13. Morris-Turnberry sends plan recommendations Poppy canvas goes well in Brussels area Soup, sandwich and a smile Dawn Climie poses with the bread and butter of a sandwich operation, or the bread anyways, during a lunch held at The Blyth Legion held on Thursday, October 28. (Denny Scott photo) At their Oct. 19 meeting, Morris- Turnberry councillors sent two recommendations to the five-year review of the provincial policy statement on planning. The letter from council complained there are too many restrictions on growth in rural municipalities. It brought particular attention to situations where land is not suitable for agriculture and is separated from the main farming operation by a woodlot or watercourse. Council felt residential development should be allowed in these areas if there would be no adverse effect on nearby farms. Council also felt the definition of agriculture-related uses has the potential for unintended consequences by allowing small scale farm-related commercial and industrial uses but not large scale. *** Council gave approval for the site plan for the Pioneer Seed plant on County Road 86 east of Wingham. *** Those Belgrave residents who financed their charges for the installation of the Belgrave water system will be getting good news. Financing for the money borrowed to cover the costs of those who spread out their payments out over 30 years has been received from Infrastructure Ontario in the amount of $989,552. The interest rate is 4.36 per cent. The original interest rate had been projected to be 5.16 per cent. “This brings to a close the last 11 years of work on the Belgrave water system,” said Nancy Michie, administrator, clerk-treasurer. *** There are 52 residential and one industrial properties within a 100- metre zone surrounding the Belgrave well that will be affected under the Source Water Protection regulations. Michie said there will be more information coming next month about how much it will cost these property owners to have their septic tanks inspected to ensure the safety of the water supply. *** Michie was presented with a certificate from the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario for 30 years as a member of the organization and her ongoing support. *** Morris-Turnberry received a $27,260 credit from the province towards Ontario Provincial Police policing costs for the first half of the year. *** Municipal staff will conduct the fall yard waste pickup in urban areas which ends Nov. 3. It would have cost $800 for each of the three weekly pickups to have Bluewater Recycling do the collection. The staff cost will be about $1,600. Continued from page 2Nethery, 41.The Kids Care group canvassedthe town for food donations for thefood bank on Sunday afternoon. TheHalloween food drive collected around 800 cans, boxes and containers of food items for those in need. The Brussels Branch donated the use of the building for the group to use for their home base and to warm up. Congratulations to the approximately 20 kids and their leaders for showing that no matter the age, we can make a difference. The annual Poppy drive by members of the Brussels Legion and Brussels Army Cadet Corp 2967 was carried out on Saturday morning. There were eight Cadets canvassing and 12 Branch members. Comrades Glenn Bridge and Cecil Moore, each with a cadet, were stationed at the grocery store and variety store. Comrades Wanda Walker, Jo-Ann McDonald, Lisa Glanville, SandraJosling, Mabel Glanville and AndyOverholt canvassed and ComradesRoss Bennett, Ross Alcock, BushWhittard and George Adams droveCadets around town and to Ethel and Walton to canvass. Comrade Poppy Chairman Catrina Josling did a great job organizing the groups, assigning territories and running things very smoothly. The members, upon their return, were greeted with hot drinks and cookies and cinnamon buns. The Poppy boxes are placed around town in various stores. Poppies are available to everyone and donations are gratefully accepted. The monies raised through the Poppy Campaign are used to support veterans of our own Branch and through programs of District C. Monies are also used to provide gift packages for veterans and residents at Parkwood Hospital in London. Donations are made to the Legion Bursary Program to assist thefinancial needs of students that aredescendants of veterans. Donationsare made to the CharitableFoundation which provides funds formedical equipment. The Brussels Fire Department received one of these donations for a piece of life- saving equipment earlier this year. Donations can also be made to the local Cadet Corp each year. Funds from the Poppy account support the prizes for the annual Remembrance Day Literary, Poster and Essay program for the local school children. Monies from the Poppy Fund are never used for the day-to- day expenses of any Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. The Poppy is worn as a symbol of the supreme sacrifice made by our Canadian servicemen who gave their lives for the freedoms we enjoy today. The Poppy should always be worn on your left lapel, near the heart, as a symbol of respect. Pleaserespect the tradition of wearing yourPoppy in the proper place. There aremany tricks to keep from losing yourPoppy. One is to put a piece ofrubber band on the back side of the garment you are wearing your Poppy on and push the pin through it. Another is to push the pin through the lapel and then back up through the Poppy and down again. The solemn words of Remembrance will be heard at the Remembrance Day ceremonies held across the country on Nov. 11. The Brussels Legion Branch 218 will hold services at the Legion starting at 10:30 a.m. We encourage all that are able to attend the service to join us this day to Remember our Canadian soldiers who lost their lives, limbs and families during the armed conflicts of this world. Remembrance Day services pay special tribute to those “who gave their lives that freedom mightprevail” since 1931.It is only a small sacrifice of timeto attend local Remembrance Dayservices in the area or to take amoment to pause and observe “two minutes of silence at 11 a.m.” for those who sacrificed everything. Many today have no direct memory of losing loved ones from serving in First or Second World War or the Korean War, but our area has suffered the loss of loved ones while serving for Canada in the war in Afghanistan. Let their sacrifice not be forgotten as we near Remembrance Day and plan to attend a service near you. “They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old, Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, We will Remember them.” REPRINTS OF PHOTOS taken by Citizen photographers are available to purchase. ALL ARE IN COLOUR 4x6 - $4.00 5x7 - $5.00 8x10 - $8.00 Phone to order ~ 519-523-4792 or 519-887-9114 49 Albert St., Clinton, N0M 1L0 519-482-5630 322 Lambton St., Kincardine, N2Z 1Y9 519-396-3007 Carol Mitchell, MPP Huron-Bruce www.carolmitchell.ca On November the eleventh, at the eleventh hour, we remember those who have sacrificed for our country. Please honour those who served our country in peace and war and wear a poppy. page 13_page 12 10-11-02 12:43 PM Page 1