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The Citizen, 2009-09-24, Page 9THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2009. PAGE 9. Things got tense at the Sept. 15 meeting of Morris-Turnberry council when councillor Mark Beaven reported the results of private meetings he and councillor Paul Gowing had with two North Huron councillors. Beaven reported on an informal meeting he and Gowing held with North Huron councillors Murray Scott and Archie McGowan regarding some unresolved irritants between the two municipalities. Beaven had suggested, when he appeared on his own behalf at North Huron council Aug. 4, that an informal committee of two councillors from each municipality meet periodically to keep communications open between the two councils. But other councillors had been unhappy with the proposal and at their Aug. 11 meeting, when Beaven was absent, had passed a motion that said any meetings between Morris- Turnberry and North Huron councillors should be formal, full- council joint meetings. “You don’t have the authority,” mayor Dorothy Kelly told Beaven as he gave his report of the meeting in the “council reports” portion of the agenda. But Gowing wondered why there was such opposition. “Is council not looking for some resolution to these issues?” he asked. Beaven said the North Huron councillors said they appreciated this opportunity to open communications but other councillors argued that wasn’t what they’d heard from some other North Huron councillors. In the long run, Beaven said he planned to continue the informal meetings. “I don’t need your authority,” he said, “and I will continue to report back to this council.” The Belgrave Women’s Institute meeting began with the Opening Ode, Mary Stewart Collect and O’ Canada. The president, Doreen Marks read a story entitled September. The minutes of the previous meeting and the treasurer’s report were given by Dorothy Coultes. The roll call was answered by 10 members giving their number of volunteer hours. The Branch received an invitation to attend the Maitland Branch meeting at the Wingham library on Sept. 22 at 10 a.m. The Huron County WI rally will be held in Dashwood on Monday, Oct. 5 beginning at 9:30 a.m. Wilma Higgins told of some of the highlights of a Tweedsmuir workshop she had attended at Shedden. Mrs. Marks drew everyone’s attention to the items needed for donations to the Children’s Hospital in London, asking everyone to make two slings before the next meeting. She asked for ideas for following the theme of Get Involved for future Branch meetings. Donations were collected for the Alzheimer Society. Grace was sung and coffee and lunch were served by Nancy Jardin and Gladys Van Camp. The next meeting will be on Oct. 20 at Knox United Church beginning at 7:30 p.m. The program topic is, If Teacups Could Talk. Members are urged to bring a friend. Inter-council meetings split M-T councillors WI answers roll with hours The general meeting of theBelgrave United Church Womenwas a special meeting forinformation on living with diabetes.Members and guests were shown apower point presentation by Karen Cook, RN, diabetes co-ordinator for the Wingham and District Hospital, about the four kinds of diabetes. In 1985, surveys showed that approximately 30 million people were affected by it, and by 2025, it isestimated that 380 million will hearthat diagnosis. Nov. 14 is Diabetes Day.She provided information on whatdifferent drugs are available, but stressed the importance of prevention, by diet, exercise and reducing stress by changing your lifestyle. She was able to answer the many questions the group had, and before the nutritious snacks wereshared, each one had their bloodsugar level tested.Susan Jamieson, Nicole Coultes,assisted by Shannon Bieman andElizabeth Stennett provided the fresh vegetables, crackers and dip, and some cookies for the snacks. Donna Shaw thanked Mrs. Cook for the valuable information she had shared with the group. President Pat Hunking welcomed everyone to the meeting and the UCW purpose was repeated. Nancy Folkard and Sheila Nixon presented the worship on Changing Patterns. There are many ways changes come in our lives, andespecially being diagnosed withdiabetes is one.During the business it was decidedto cater to the Women’s InstituteChristmas dinner in December. Nancy Folkard is to look into prices for a new TV to be used by the Sunday school and church groups. The fall rally for Huron-Perth Presbyterial will be in Tavistock on Oct. 19. The Evening Group meeting was announced for Tuesday, Oct. 2 at the home of Sheila Nixon. Mrs. Hunking thanked all those who participated in the meeting. UCW holds diabetes info meeting Facing reduced revenue from tipping fees and a reduced number of vehicles using the Morris landfill on Wednesdays, Morris-Turnberry council has voted to reduce Wednesday landfill hours. Beginning Oct. 7 the landfill will be open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesdays A report presented at the Sept. 1 meeting of council revealed that revenue for the year will be considerably short of the $125,000 projected in the budget. The reduction is due to the opening of a commercial transfer station which is receiving waste from several large industries and businesses. The projected income for the year is only $60,000. Council had postponed a decision on reducing hours at that meeting until more information was received on the number of vehicles using the landfill on various days. Surveys on Sept. 2, 5 and 9 showed Wednesdays had only about 70 per cent of the traffic of Saturdays. Still, deputy-mayor Jim Nelemans worried about confusion that could be caused if the landfill is open shorter hours on Wednesday than Saturday. “These are the hours the employees recommended,” ex- plained Nancy Michie, adminis- trator clerk-treasurer. Councillor Mark Beaven argued that when council agreed to go to roadside pickup through the rural areas it hoped to offset the greater costs by savings running the landfill. He wondered if public access to the landfill on Wednesdays might someday be able to be eliminated altogether. Grooming Looks were essential last week at the 89th annual Belgrave, Blyth and Brussels School Fair. Several young men and women were preparing to show their calves and sheep, demonstrating that preparation and concentration are the keys to success in any competition. (Shawn Loughlin photo) NEWS FROM BELGRAVE Marian Calder of Scarborough was a guest for a few days at the home of Betty Irwin. By Linda Campbell Call 357-2188 PEOPLE AROUND BELGRAVE M-T council shortens Wednesday landfill hours By Keith Roulston The Citizen By Keith Roulston The Citizen Classified advertisements published in The Citizen are now available on our website at www.northhuron.on.ca