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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1988-10-19, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1988. October 16*23 has been set aside as Ontario Homemakers’ Week, and in celebration of the event, Whigham’s Town and Country Homemakers has sponsored “Walkabouts” all across Huron County, to which they have Invited local politicians and municipal staff members to meet some of the Homemakers and their clients, and to observe the fine work being done in their communities in keeping elderly and disabled clients in their own homes. In the photo at left, above, Brussels Reeve J. Gordon Workman, far left, eqjoys a cup of tea with Wendy Herbert, T & C Service Supervisor; Bill King, T & C Director; T & C clients John and Mildred Wheeler; T & C Homemaker Bette Lee; and Brussels clerk-treasurer Hugh Hanly at the Wheelers’ home in Brussels. At right, Homemaker Darlene Radford cares for client Hillie Thalen at her Blyth home, watched by Mr. King, Ms. Herbert and Blyth Reeve Albert Wasson. Both reeves said they were very much impressed by what they saw on the tour. 4 seek seats in Morris Nominations reopen McKillop In Morris Township, incumbent Reeve Doug Fraser has been acclaimed to the position for the second term, as has incumbent Deputy Reeve Clem McLellan as nominations for the Nov. 14 municipal election closed Monday night. However, four persons have entered the race for the three seats available on township council, meaning that an election will have to be held. These include incum­ bents Robert Grasby and Robert Elliott, as well as newcomers Deloris Souch of RR 2, Blyth and Wayne Riley of RR 2, Brussels, Majestic Wl hears OPP officer Continued from page 2 October21 at the Brussels Library. Iona Moore suggested the group move some of the Sunshine Fund to the general fund for the time being. Peggy Cudmore motioned to give a donation to the Brussels Legion Building Fund. The roll call “A clue I’ve used” was answered by the members. The visitors were welcomed by the President and Ruth Galbraith who read a poem and a short story. Dorothy Steffler introduced the guest speaker, Constable John Marshall, Public Relations Officer fortheO.P.P., whospokeoncrime prevention. He showed us a film ANNOUNCING FAM 1988/89 BRUSSELS BULLS THIS PLAYER PROFILE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY BRUSSELS 887-9740 P.O. BOX 429. BLYTH. ONTARIO NOM 1 HO P.O BOX 152. BRUSSELS. ONTARIO NOG 1 HO both seeking their first term in public office. Clerk-treasurer Nancy Michie said that although Mr. Riley’s residence is in Grey Township, he owns property in Morris, making him eligible for election there. She added that anyone filing nomina­ tion papers has until 5 p.m. Tuesday to withdraw their nomina­ tions, but doesn’t expect this to happen. A Morris Township Ratepayers meeting to meetthe candidates has been called for next Tuesday, October 25, at the Municipal Office. The meeting begins at 8 p.m. called, ‘‘Senior Power”, which was very informative and suggest­ ed ways that people can be and feel more secure in the home and their way of life. Doris McCall thanked the guest speaker. Asing-songwasledby Freda Pipe and accompanied by Wilma Hemingway. Eleanor Hemingway did a spe­ cial introduction of Glenna Ste­ phens who will be 90 on her birthday next week. Congratula­ tions Glenna. A lunch of cake and ice cream was served by the lunch commit­ tee. Next meeting will be held Nov. 9 at 2 p.m. We are happy to WELCOME Paul Coultes #18 Centre A tireless checker who works bothendsoftheice, Paul is returning to the Bulls after a years absence. Always work­ ing and strong on face-offs "Coult" is a former member of the infamous "Smurf Line" Presently Paul is en­ rolled in second year studies at the University of Guelph Little interest has been shown in McKillop Township’s municipal election, with all incumbents acclaimed to office while one seat remains vacant on council after nominations closed Monday night. Reeve Marie Hicknell and De­ puty Reeve Bill Siemon have both been acclaimed to their former positions, while incumbent coun­ cillors Lome Glanville and James Ryan were also acclaimed. The third seat on council, that of retiring councillor Brian Camp­ bell, was still vacant by the nomination deadline of 5 p.m. Monday. Township clerk-treasurer Mari­ on McClure says that nominations will re-openfor the position at9 a.m. today (Wednesday), and will close at 5 p.m. the same day. Last week Deputy Reeve Siemon ex­ A NEW SERVICE IN BLYTH - BRUSSELS INSTANT FAX! 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Call us at 523-4792 or 887-9114 for details pressed his disappointment at the ‘‘apparent lack of interest in their own government” that had seem­ ed obvious to him in the township over the past few years, and said he Colborne ne Colborne Township’s present deputy reeve, William Vanstone of RR 4, Goderich, has been acclaim­ ed to the position of reeve, taking over the chair vacated by retiring ReeveRusselKernighan; while incumbent councillor Douglas H. Stoll of RR 5, Goderich, has been acclaimed to the chair of deputy reeve. When nominations for the Nov. 14 municipal election closed Mon­ day 5 p.m., only two persons had would be quite happy to see a keen race for every position on council. People owe it to themselves to take an interest in their futures,” he said. sas more filed for the three positions as councillors according to township clerk-treasurer Hudson Milburn. Incumbent councillor Grant Mc­ Phee of RR 4, Goderich has been acclaimed, as has newcomer Robert J. Leckieof RR 6, Goderich, leaving one chair on council still vacant. Nominations will re-open at9 a.m. today (Wednesday) and remain open until 5 p.m. in an effort to fill the vacant seat.