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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2008-07-10, Page 7THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JULY 10, 2008. PAGE 7. Going on Brussels Sparks Candace Burnham, left and Paige Bull are making the move to Brownies in the fall. Katrina Hiusser, right, will be joining the Brussels Girl Guides after moving up from Brownies at an advancement ceremony last week. (Vicky Bremner photo) There’s no pussyfooting around the issue. Cats can be a nuisance and a concerned ratepayer was at the North Huron council meeting Monday night to remind them of that fact. Phyllis Huffman of Wingham told council that she takes great pride in her property, however, she has been suffering from an “infestation of cats.” The felines have not only been spraying the perennials, but killing birds and the fish in her pond. “That was when I saw red.” While Huffman said she had been “re-assured that nothing would be done”, she thought she’d come before council and give it a try. “There are rules for dogs and I can’t see why there aren’t the same rules for cats.” Councillor Archie MacGowan said that while councillors empathized with Huffman the solution is not as simple as it might appear. “There does seem to be an abundance of cats and we have tried to discuss solutions. However, it can become expensive to treat them the same way we do dogs as owners often don’t claim them when they’ve been caught so it becomes the municipality’s responsibility to deal with them.” Clerk-administrator Kriss Snell asked if the animals were strays or had owners. MacGowan said he believed that while most did have homes, the problem is with attitudes. “I’m going to be blunt. There are rules for dogs and their owners are responsible. People with cats seem different. They think the cats should roam free, but what they don’t understand is that the neighbourhood doesn’t want them.” Snell said there are a few municipalities with bylaws to deal with cats, however, the smaller communities are “taking the education route. They are trying to make owners more responsible. That is an option council could try.” The issue of live trapping was raised again, however, Snell said that this had been tried in North Perth but no one claimed the animals and the municipality paid for euthanizing them. Councillor Alma Conn, a retired veterinarian, suggested that there may be other avenues council could explore. “Research is always important.” More information is going to be gathered on alternatives for further discussion at council. NH revisits issue of pesky felines Service Caitlin Daw received a citizenship certificate and community service award during the recent Brussels Guiding year-end ceremonies. (Vicky Bremner photo) County council at its July 2 meeting, approved a request to re- dedicate Hwy. 21 between Goderich and Kincardine as Bluewater Veterans Highway. Four highway dedication signs will be installed within Huron County along the road. These signs will honour “Canada’s Fallen Heroes”. The request came to council through the Goderich Legion Branch 109. Approval had been received from Goderich, Kincardine, Ashfield-Colborne- Wawanosh and Huron-Kinloss. Bruce and Huron Counties also needed to approve before the dedication could be official. Branch 109 president June Pyette said that the hope was to be able to proceed with the re-dedication before Nov. 11 to honour the 90th year of the end of the First World War and as a show of respect to all veterans. South Huron councillor George Robertson wondered if other Legions were involved. The response from a number of sources was that Kincardine, Lucknow and Ripley Legions were supporting the initiative as well. Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh reeve Ben Van Diepenbeek said that when the proposal first came before his council they had turned it down. However, after they were told the dedication did not officially change the name of the road and that residents along the highway will maintain their current 911 address, they changed their opinion. Advancing Advancing to Brussels Pathfinders from Guides were, back row, from left: Jasmine Stoll, Annie Prout, Jessica Miners. Front: Raven Kenney and Kristen Pipe. 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Jessica graduated with honours from the Floral Design Program. She received the Teleflora Canada Academic Achievement Award and is presently employed at Country Creations in Mount Forest. Congratulations and best wishes. Love Dad, Mom, Rachel, Peter, Sarah and Greg, Esther and fiancé, Jamie. Graduation GRADUATION Keith and Gloria Wilbee of Walton are pleased to announce the graduation of their son from Carleton University, Ottawa. Kevin received a Bachelor of Arts, High Honours, in Political Science with a Concentration in Canadian Politics and a Minor in Law. Presently he is employed as a Parliamentary assistant to Paul Steckle MP for Huron Bruce. We are so proud of you. Congratulations! Love, Mom, Dad and Mark. Class of 200 8 Kevin Wilbee By Bonnie Gropp The Citizen Hwy. 21 to be veterans highway By Bonnie Gropp The Citizen