HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2007-12-13, Page 9THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2007. PAGE 9.
It’s been a busy year for building
in Morris-Turnberry with $4.9
million worth of buildings and
additions, acting chief building
official Dave Black told councillors
at their Dec. 4 meeting.
Eight houses and 40 projects
including additions and decks
totalled $2.1 million worth of
construction.
Twelve barns or manure storage
buildings and 16 agricultural
accessory projects such as grain bins
and sheds were built with a value of
$2.1 million.
In addition there was $477,000
worth of commercial constructions
(five projects) and $114,100 worth
of industrial construction (six
projects), as well as six demolition
permits with a value of $12,000.
Building permits for agricultural
projects brought in $32,370,25 to the
municipality while residential
permits totalled $20,306.
Commercial permits were worth
$12,087 and industrial, $1,702.
Black noted that his term as
acting CBO ends Dec. 31 as
additional work with North Huron is
expected to take up his available
time.
Present at the meeting was Terry
Kuipers of the Town of Minto who
will be building inspector for
Turnberry Ward. Kirk Livingston
will serve as inspector for Morris
Ward.
On ice
It was exciting hockey action in Blyth this past weekend as
the arena was the site of some Atom Silver Stick
tournament games. Seaforth defeated Grand Valley 6-0 in
this contest played Saturday. (Vicky Bremner photo)
Auburn Women’s Institute held
the draw for the quilt on Wednesday,
Dec. 5. The lucky winner was Don
Emmerton of Kincardine. Proceeds
from this quilt will go to the cancer
society.
Thursday, Dec. 13 the Women’s
Institute will be holding the annual
potluck dinner at 12:30 p.m. at
Auburn Memorial Hall. There will
be a gift exchange with a $3 value.
All members are to bring a friend. If
not they will have to sing a song, do
a recitation or pay a fine.
Rev. Dave Woods will be the guest
speaker for the meeting.
This Christmas season look
around your neighbourhood and
make sure senior citizens have not
been forgotten. Share the spirit of
Christmas.
Dec. 16 the Longest Night
Service at Londesborough United
Church will be at 7 p.m. This is to
remember a loved one by lighting a
candle.
Dec. 24 is the Christmas Eve
service at 7 p.m. at Londesborough
United Church.
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In Thursday’s Belgrave curling atthe Wingham Curling Club, NielEdgar gave Murray Shiell a lesson inrock control as he racked up a one-sided 9-1 victory. In the other rock
action it was Fred Meier 7, John
Nixon 4; Murray McNichol 8, Lloyd
Michie 3; Tim Coultes 9, Don Shiell
5.
***
In Friday night action Lynn
Hickey hit the win column with a 9-
8 victory over Barry Simpson while
Bill McDonald edged Kyle Forster 6-
5 in a close one.
***
In ladies’ Tuesday rock action
scores were a little one-sided this
week. Amy Miller rocked to an 11-4
win over Jenn Elston. In the other
game Sue Fair up-ended Mary Henry
to the tune of 9-3. I understand Sue is
off to the Maritimes to spend
Christmas with son Craig who is
starring in a Christmas extravaganza
on the east coast.
***In the Tuesday competitive league,action was close this week. AartDeVos downed Don Edgar 7-4 whilebrother Bill DeVos was on the short
end of a 9-5 struggle with Calvin
Ruttan. Earl Fitch eked out a 7-6 win
over Rus Taylor while Shawn Cottrill
was a 7-5 winner over Rob
Middleton.
***
In the Wednesday mixed league
both Hortons went down to defeat as
Steve Burke was an 8-5 winner over
Byron Horton and dad Wayne was on
the wrong end of an identical score
in a game with Tammy Adams.
The other two games were decided
by a single rock as Earl Fitch edged
Aart DeVos 6-5 and Dean Newson
was a 9-8 winner over John
Dailleboust.
***
In the Wednesday mixed league
Kayla Bishop continued her winning
ways with a 10-3 victory over Mike
Cottrill. Her dad Kevin lost 9-6 toBill McDonald. On the other ice padsit was Phillip Eadie 9, Cam Alton 6and Kyle Forster 7, Doug Miller 4.***
Snow and blocked roads cancelled
Monday daytime curling action.
In Thursday morning action there
were two close games as Jim Coultes
defeated Stewart Leedham 6-3 and
with three in the eighth and Irving
Elliott stole a 6-5 victory over Bob
Johnston.
The other games were runaway
scores as Ross Peacock counted a big
six in the third end for a 13-5 win
over Ivan Dow. Mac Inglis was hot
with a score equal to two converted
touchdowns and kept opponent Les
Shaw to three – a score equal to a
field goal.
Afternoon action was close with
results being: Norm Fairles 8, John
Mann 3; Wendell Stamper 8, Bruce
Robertson 7 and Bill Deans 7,
Nelson Frank 4.
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