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The Citizen, 1989-02-15, Page 11Morris dog taxes rise 200% Morris Township council has passed a motion to pave the way for the preparation of a bylaw which will see the cost of dog licences in the township raised by 200 to 250 per cent in 1989. At its February 7 meeting, council unanimously approved a motion which will see the licence fee for the first male or spayed female owned by any township resident raised to $10 in 1989, a 200 per cent increase over the $5 charged in 1988. All other males or spayed females owned by the same individual will pay a fee of $20 each, also up by 200 per cent over the $10 fee in 1988; while each unspayed female will cost its owner $25 in 1989, up by 250 per cent over the $10 fee in 1988. In approving the increases, coun­ cil members hope to be able to cover both the annual costs of dog control in the township as well as the average annual cost of claims against the township by farmers who have livestock killed by dogs running loose. Morris Twp. clerk-treasurer Nancy Michie said that of the $2,200 collected in licence fees last year, close to $2,000 had been paid out in dog control costs, which include the cost of the dog counter, the cost of the licence tags, and the cost of the animal control officer who must travel from Fergus each time there is an animal to be picked up. In addition, Mrs. Michie said that another $2,500 had been included in the 1988 township budget for livestock claims, most of which has had to be raised, until now, by some other means. The new fee structure will put the Morris Twp. licence fees more in line with those charged in surrounding townships, said coun­ cillor Wayne Riley, who served as the dog counter in Grey Twp. last year. Harry Brydges of Belgrave has been re-hired to count the dogs in Morris and to collect their licence fees, at a tendered cost of $1.95 per dog, up from the $1.70 per dog paid to him in 1988. Mr. Brydges will begin work within the next few weeks, Mrs. Michie said, with all fees payable at the time of his initial visit to any dogowner. Voice for Life plans banquet The February meeting of Wing­ ham Voice for Life was held at Sally Campeau’s home. Jim Bakelaar opened the meet­ ing with prayer. The group’s television ads are still playing on CKNX Wingham. Plans for the annual meeting were discussed. The dinner meeting will be held April 26 in Wingham with Bev Hadland as guest speaker. Ms Hadland is an informative speaker regarding the abortion issue. Tick­ ets will be available soon. Voice for Life memberships are now due. These memberships should be renewed annually. Campaign Life Coalition is planning a Pro-Life day at Midland, Martyr’s Shrine on June 18. It was decided to support the hiring of an all Ontario co-ordinator to be based in Southern Ontario. Jim reminded the group to continue writing to members of Parliament about the desire to obtain a new anti-abortion legisla­ tion. One must consider the rights of the unborn child in any govern­ ment laws. The next meeting is to be held March 6. Walton Compiled by Mrs. Betty McCall. Phone 887-6677 Sports Club plans dance Wednesday evening the Walton Area Sports Club held their Febru­ ary meeting in the library. In the business it was decided the snowmobile rally would be moved to Feb. 26, hopefully, the snow will stay with us for the next two weeks! People around Wa/ton Dave and Debbie Collins, Col­ leen, Valarie and Samantha visited on Sunday, Feb. 5 at the home of Nelson and Maxine Marks. Walton U.C.W. unit meeting was cancelled last Wednesday evening due to the weather, it is re-scheduled for this Wednesday night at the church. Communion was held on Sunday at Duff’s United Church. Next KRAFT MACARONI & CHEESE DINNER 225 G. PKG. .69 HEINZ TOMATO JUICE 48 0Z. TIN 1.19 DOMINO SUGAR 2 KG. BAG 1. PRONTO PAPER TOWELS 2 ROLL WHITE OR ALMOND .89 HEINZ BEANS 14 0Z. TIN .89 After more discussion it was voted to have a dance on Saturday^ March 4 at the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre with the Wilbee Orchestra to supply the music. Tickets will be available from any of the recreation commit­ tee. Proceeds for the start of another ball season. Sunday the Walton Public Choir will attend. Remember the Institute Pork Luncheon this Wednesday at noon. Advertising is a guide to fashion. BRUSSELS VILLAGE MARKET KOMMIINITV PRICES IN EFFECT FEB. 14-18 WHILE SUPPLY LASTS PRICES! QUALITY! We Give You Both!WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES WE DELIVER - 887-9226 || THIS WEEK’S GROCERY SHOPPING LIST LIPTON 4 VARIETIES CUP-A-SOUP 4 PACK 1.19 CAMPBELL CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP iooz .59 DEL MONTE 12 OZ. SUMMERCRISP OR 14 OZ. CREAM STYLE GORN ?g KRAFT TRI PACK CHEESE & CRACKERS 96 g. gg MARTIN’S HAPPY HOUR POPPING CORN 500G. ,69 DELI WORLD 450 G. ITALIAN BREAD OR FRENCH STICK .99 TROPICAL CITRUS OR CITRUS LIGHT FIVE ALIVE 12/2 OZ. 1,39 DAREBRETON CRACKERS 225 G 1.59 GRANNY 10’S BUTTER TARTS 1.99 | SCHNEIDER’S FAMOUS FOR QUALITY MEATS k SLICED SIDE BACON . aQENDS 500 G. J.69 OLD FASHIONED HAMS q qq 1/2 CRY-O-VAC HAM STEAKS vs G. 1.99 SLICED BOLOGNA ____2.79 ALWAYS FRESH PRODUCE SAVINGS RED SEEDLESSSWEET NAVEL SEEDLESS (RED SEEDLESSORANGES .99IGRAPES DOZ. I 1 .29e FRESH CELLO 99 ICARROTS □ lALlxO iUwea I 2 lb. bag 69 SNOWY/Y WHITE CAULIFLOWER I .OO THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1989. PAGE 11. Small turnout, big fun at dessert euchre The Walton Women’s Institute sponsored a dessert euchre in the hall Wednesday evening. The hall was tastefully decorated in the Valentine Theme. After enjoying the many desserts downstairs, euchre was played upstairs. Although the crowd wasn’t very large with only five tables of euchre in play, everyone seemed to have a good time with many prizes given out at the close of the 10 games. High lady was Phyllis Mitchell; low, Mary Humphres; high man, John Hesselwood; low, Jean Ire­ land (playing as a man); lucky table, Viola Kirkby, Muriel Whit­ field, Jean Scouller, and Wilfred Shortreed; travelling prize for the person holding the Queen of 11% In 3-5 yrs. mo. yrs. Bayshore Trust® r l Hearts, Jean Bewley. Several had to cut for the lone hand prize with first going to Roberta Simpson, second, Lavern Godkin. The wo­ man with most No. 2’s on her card was Gloria Love, and for the men, Mel Jacklin. The woman coming the farthest was Vera Hesselwood and the man who kissed his wife that day Emmerson Mitchell. DON’T LET WILDFIRES BE | 1 1 '/2% ■3 yrs. ann. f^kBavshore Trust