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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2009-05-14, Page 9THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2009. PAGE 9. Grey Central Public School’s parent council wants dirt, lots of it. The group has embarked on a project and are asking for local support to help them build a community toboganning hill by purchasing dirt. Council member Liz Roth said that decision came after a survey was distributed. “We held a firefighters’ breakfast to raise money for playground equipment. We distributed a survey with the hill as a second option and the responses showed a strong perference for that.” The hill will be used throughout the year by students as a play area, but will be especially popular in the winter for sledding. However, said Roth, as the hills at Howick and Elma schools, this one will be for community use too. “We want it to be something that everyone can enjoy.” To help achieve their goal now, the council is asking for people to contribute any way possible. We need dumptrucks, topsoil, fill, seed and volunteers. Anything anyone can do to help will be appreciated. Flyers have been distributed throughout all of Grey, said Roth. Donations can come in the form of $10 to purchase a pail of dirt, $25 for a wheelbarrow full, $50 for a bucket or $100 for the whole load. Tax receipts will be issued for donations of $10 or more. Cheques can be dropped off at the school or mailed to Grey Central Public School, 84925 Ethel Line, Ethel, ON N0G 1T0. Dirt required The parent council at Grey Central Public School, along with students and staff are embarking on a fundraiser project to build a community tobogganing hill. From left: parent, Sherry Burnfield, Cody Rathwell, whose father owns the pit that will be supplying fill, principal Mario Gagne, Tess Burnfield, Liz Roth and Jasmin Roth. (Bonnie Gropp photo) PUBLIC MEETING CONCERNINGA PROPOSED HOUSEKEEPINGZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTAFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITYOF MORRIS-TURNBERRYTAKE NOTICE that Council of the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at 8:30 p.m.in the Council Chambers of the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry municipal office to consider a proposed Housekeeping Zoning By-law Amendment under section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended. The amendment affects the former Township of Morris and Turnberry Zoning By-laws. ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support or in opposition to the proposed zoning by-law amendment. IF a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Municipality of Morris- Turnberry before the by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry to the Ontario Municipal Board. IF a person or public body does not make an oral submission at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry before the by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION relating to the proposed by-law amendment is available for inspection during regular office hours at the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry, Municipal Office (519-887-6137) and the Huron County Planning and Development Department (519- 524-8394 ext. 3). Dated at the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry This 11th day of May, 2009 Nancy Michie, Clerk Municipality of Morris-Turnberry, RR #4, Brussels, ON N0G 1H0 519-887-6137 PURPOSE AND EFFECT The purpose of this housekeeping amendment is to change the accessory building provisions for the VR1 (Village Residential-Low Density) zone to make the provisions consistent between the Wards of Morris and Turnberry. The proposed accessory building provisions include a maximum total ground floor area of 90 sq. metres and a maximum height of 4.5 metres. The amendment also proposes to add provisions to the D (Developmental) zone in Turnberry to permit the reconstruction, enlargement or expansion of existing residences and the construction of accessory buildings, subject to the provisions of the VR1 (Village Residential-Low Density) zone and approval from the Huron County Health Unit and the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority. MUNICIPALITY OF MORRIS-TURNBERRY LOCATION MAP Area to which this housekeeping amendment applies Construction Ph.:519-523-9354 Cell:519-525-8615 Custom 5" seamless eavestrough in aluminum or steel N e w Grey school digging for dirt By Bonnie Gropp The Citizen By Lexi Smith The Grey Kourteous Kids began their recent meeting by dividing into two groups, boys against girls. They tried to pack a suitcase and carry-on bag. The leaders Barb and Monique demonstrated the proper way as well as some little tricks to remember when packing. Then they talked about using proper etiquette on the computer, it’s called Netiquette. They took an on- line quiz on the computers. The golden rule in Netiquette is to remember there is a real person on the other side of the computer, and don’t say anything you wouldn’t say to them in person. They made an obstacle course that they had to go through in a wheelchair, to help them understand how difficult it can be. After, they paired up and one person in the team was blindfolded and the other guided them through the obstacle course. Then they all got some coins to put in their pocket and while keeping their eyes closed had to count out $1.37. This was a challenge that taught them what it was like to have a physical limitation and how hard that could be. The next meeting will be May 22 and they will be having a spaghetti supper. 519-527-0761 Bert and Carol Reinink & Family 43079 Hullett McKillop Rd., R.R. #4 Walton Tuesday, May 19 9 am - 5 pm aatt SSuunnsseett SSpprriinnggss GGrreeeennhhoouussee Come and enjoy a day of planting with us! Plant your own creative planter pots. We have the soil ~ just bring in your clean pots. You can plant and leave the mess with us or let us plant them for you! 10% off all purchases for everyone 65+ Seniors’ Day Take a drive and see what’s growing at Sunset Springs Greenhouse! Grey’s Kourteous Kids learn how to pack a bag