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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2008-02-07, Page 16PAGE 16. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2008. Morris-Turnberry councillors, at their Jan. 31 meeting, endorsed a resolution from the Municipality of South Bruce calling for a “responsible use plan” for applying pesticides in urban areas. The resolution calls for the provincial government not to ban use of pesticides for cosmetic purposes but to require those purchasing or applying pesticides to have taken a training program similar to the Grower Pesticide Safety Certificate required by those applying agricultural chemicals. In supporting the resolution deputy-mayor Jim Nelemans said many municipal bylaws against cosmetic use of pesticides are “going way overboard. I’m afraid the next step is to start on agriculture.” Council also endorsed a resolution from the Drainage Superintendents Association of Ontario which called on the province to clarify confusion between added powers given to conservation authorities over municipal drains under the Harris government’s Red Tape Reduction Act with the responsibilities for municipalities to maintain drains under the Drainage Act. Also supported were resolutions from the City of Waterloo calling for the province to re-examine how municipalities are funded for infrastructure and for the province to make municipalities exempt from the provincial sales tax. A resolution from North Grenville calling on the province to give one cent of the eight per cent sales tax to municipalities to support infrastructure was also endorsed. *** Council will begin its budget deliberation process with a meeting Feb. 20 at 6:30 p.m. and another in early March. A public meeting to unveil the budget will be held March 18 at 7:30 p.m. *** Morris-Turnberry will apply for $300,000 in funding under the Municipal Infrastructure Investment Initiative Fund for Salem Road reconstruction. Council will also seek $17,484 to help pay for 2007 expenses under the Drainage Superintendent and Maintenance grant. *** Council granted a reduction in taxes for the last three years for a property on which the house has been vacant for several years. Morris-Turnberry council briefs Council endorses pesticide resolution Huron Chapel’s scripture for Sunday was Hebrew 2:1. “We must pay careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift.” Pastor Dave Wood preached that Christians must stand, to cling to their faith and keep their conscience clear. The next men’s monthly Bible study will be held Saturday, Feb. 23 from 7:45 until 9 a.m. At Knox United Church on Sunday the Responsive reading was Psalm 99, and Gospel reading was Matthew 17: 1-9. The message was entitled A Mystical Revelation. Because of their annual meeting, the service on Feb. 17 will be at 11 a.m. There will be lunch with the annual meeting to follow. Dorothy Schneider will no longer be writing for the Auburn news due to unforeseen responsibilities. She thanks everyone who has supported her in this endeavour. Gail Dobie is currently the newspaper correspondent for Auburn. If you have any news that you would like printed, please call her 519-526-7539, fax to 519-526- 1107, or e-mail to gailonthefarm@yahoo.ca by Saturday of each week if possible. Thank you sincerely to whoever kindly returned Ross and Gail’scooler with its contents intact in theearly afternoon of Jan. 23. It hadbeen seen mysteriously leaving theirproperty in a van in the late morninghours the same day. They appreciatethe thoughtfulness of whoeverreturned it to them.On Sunday night, Jan. 26 animpact team from Owen Sound’s Word of Life Bible Institute were guests at Huron Chapel Evangelical Missionary Church. These young men are giving a year of their time, going across Ontario sharing God’s love and hope, often through song. They truly were an inspiration. Congratulations to Dave and Erica Baxter on the birth of their son. Eli was born on Jan. 25, and we welcome him to Auburn. The Baxter family reside in the former residence of Keith and Audrey Machan. Many of you will know Eli’s maternal grandparents who are Leo and Linda Horbanuik from the Londesborough area. Eli was the second of two of theirgrandchildren to be born that sameweek.All of the schools in the BluewaterDistrict were closed Wednesday,Jan. 30, due to flash freezing andhigh winds. For some high schoolstudents that meant exams werepostponed. And for other students it was two unplanned days off in a row as icy sideroads on Tuesday had kept many buses from running. As Thursday was a PD day it made for a short week for students. On Friday, area high schools were to have started a new semester, however heavy snow caused yet another day away from their studies. All the best with your new classes or co-op placements students. Jeanette Schramm is under the weather, (speaking of weather) and it is our hope that she is soon feeling well enough to return to school full time, and to resume her usual busyschedule!Are you a Class of ’91 graduatefrom Hullett Central PS inLondesborough? If yes, a minireunion is being planned. Theywould love to hear from eachclassmate, so please e-mail Darrellat bergie8ca@hotmail.com for moreinformation. They hope to see you in April 2008. This invitation is only open to the Class of ’91 graduates. Keith Lapp won the Auburn Lion’s hockey draw on Jan. 26. The Lions have planned a ‘ladies’ or ‘spouses’ night for Feb. 6. Dinner will be at Stickers Family Restaurant, with the meeting to follow at the library hall. The Lions are holding a breakfast at the Auburn hall on Feb. 10. This will be the first event held using the newly-renovated kitchen. Proceeds from the breakfast are to be used for community betterment. Business Directory LEE'S SERVICE CENTRE Repairs to all makes & models of cars & trucks Air Conditioning • Car Oiling • Snow Removal 348 Dinsley St., Blyth, Ontario CHRIS LEE: Phone: Bus. 519-523-9151 Mon.- Fri.8 am - 5:30 pm; Sat.8 am - 12 noon D & J CONSTRUCTION Jim McDonald 519-887-9607 - COMPLETE MECHANICAL SERVICE - COMPUTERIZED TUNE-UPS - TIRES - BRAKES MUFFLERS - VEHICLE INSPECTION STATION DAN'S AUTO REPAIR Owned and Operated by Dan & Heather Snell RR 3, Blyth, Ont. N0M 1H0 (on the Westfield Rd.) DAN SNELL, Automotive Technician 519-523-4356 COVERING ALL YOUR CARPENTRY NEEDS CASEY BOVEN Blyth 519-523-4757 • New Homes • Replacement Windows & Doors • Renovations • Soffit & Fascia • Decks • Additions • Trim • Hardwood Flooring ELLIOTT NIXON INSURANCE BROKERS INC. BLYTH, ON N0M 1H0 519-523-4481 MEMBER OF HURON INSURANCE MANAGERS GROUP 4 Generations Since 1910 R. John Elliott Res. 519-523-4323 J. Richard Elliott Res. 519-523-9725 Randy Nixon Res. 519-523-4989 McKILLOP MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY 91 Main St., South, Seaforth Office 519-527-0400 1-800-463-9204 FARM, HOME, COMMERCIAL AUTO COVERAGES AGENTS Graeme Craig 519-887-9381 Shannon Craig 519-887-9381 Bob McNaughton 519-527-1571 Donald Taylor 519-482-9976 Banter & Mac Ewan & Feagan Insurance Ltd.519-524-8376 Gaiser Kneale Insurance Brokers Inc.519-482-3401 Thames Insurance Brokers, Exeter 519-235-2211 Cockwell Insurance Brokers 519-356-2216 G.L. Barclay Insurance 519-238-6790 DONALD IVES General Contractor Repairs and Maintenance Brussels 519-887-9024 VANDRIEL Excavating Inc. Simon VanDriel 519-482-3783 We Dig For You Call us for... Excavators, Bobcats, Dozers, Trucking, etc. COMPLETE EXCAVATING CONTRACTOR Derrick VanDriel 519-522-0609 • Gravel • Sand • Stone JAMES BROWN PHARMACY 198 Josephine St., Wingham, Ont. 519-357-1629 Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 6 Sat. 9 - 4 Rear Parking Available Delivery available NEWS FROM AUBURN Church news By Gail DobieCall 519-526-7539PEOPLE AROUND AUBURN