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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1989-11-22, Page 24THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22. 1989. PAGE 25. Morris defers action on annexation proposal David Webster attended the November 7 meeting of Morris Council to present a letter request ing that the Township annex eight acres of land owned by Stephen Webster from Blyth to Morris Township, in order that the land may be re-zoned agricultural in stead of urban-residential. Mr. Webster also hopes to build a liquid manure tank, additional animal housing and possibly ex pand their operation in the future. Council asked Leo Sanders, the Chief Building Official, to measure the distance and calculate the expansion allowed as well as the distance for the manure tank. Following a motion by Councillor Clem McLellan, which was second ed by Councillor Deloris Souch, Council deferred the request until comments from Blyth Council could be heard. Building permits were issued to William Richards, Lot 11, Cone. 6 for a new kitchen; John Richmond, Lot 1, Cone. 4 for a drive shed; Alan Young, Lot 15, Cone. 10 for an addition to a drive shed; and Harry Verbeek, Lot 18, Cone. 3 for an addition to a bam. Mr. Richards also received a demolition permit for his existing kitchen. Mr. Sanders advised Council that there has been no building permit issued for the Belgrave Queen’s Hotel as no sewage permit has been issued. The owners are trying to finalize a solution to the sewage problem. Grants of $100 each were given to Brussels and Wingham Santa Claus Parades. Council was advised of the insurance claim submitted by Ger aldine Chappell of RR 4, Wingham. Ms. Chappel claimed to have received damage to her car after travelling across a bridge on Con. 1. Council forwarded her claim to the insurance agent. Following a discussion concern ing the shoulder of the new bridge located at sideroad 10-11 of Cone. 9, Council feels that it should firm up in the future. Road Superintendent Lloyd Mi chie informed Council that town ship roads were presently in good condition. He also advised that a new grader would not be needed for another five years. Mr. Michie asked Council to consider a new tandem truck with a box, plow and wing, which would result in selling the sander truck and dump truck. A grant of $25 was given to the Lung Association. A letter was received from interim Progressive Conservative party leader Andy Brandt, concern ing the lottery funds that were being used for hospital purposes rather than recreation purposes. Council authorized Clerk-Trea surer Nancy Michie to mail a letter confirming that Morris Council feel lottery funds should be used for recreation as there is a great need for recreation funds to operate facilities. A public meeting will be held on November 28, at 8:30 to review the Community Improvement Plan for Belgrave. A letter was received from the Ministry of Tourism and Recreation advising of the grant of $6,000 that was approved and received by the township. Council discussed the problem of dogs running at large in Walton and getting into garbage on pickup day. Mrs. Michie will send a letter to Karl MacNaughton suggesting that he keep his garbage in a covered container so dogs do not have access. Mrs. Michie is investigating the Ethel Compiled by Mrs. Margaret McMahon. Phone 887-9250 The November meeting of the Ethel Women’s Isntitute was held at the home of Helen Alexander with 10 members and one guest present. Plans were finalized for catering to the Foresters supper in Cranbrook and the Grey Township Firemen’s Christmas supper in Ethel. It was decided to send a donation to the Town and Country Homemakers in Wingham and a thank you was received from the Brussels Legion for the W.I. dona tion to the Poppy Fund. Reports were given from the Huron County Historical Society meeting, the county rally, and the Guelph Area Convention. Lincoln Alexander, Lt. Governor of Ontario will be a guest at the “Christmas at the Lee day’’ on Dec. 6. possibility of setting up a by-law restricting the number of dogs harboured in one residence in the hamlets. Morris has applied for a grant for 500 blue boxes for the rural residents in the township. Pending approval the boxes will be ordered. A drainage problem on the Grasby Drain involved with the reconstruction of highway 4 was brought to Council’s attention. Clare VanCamp, who is the owner Members were reminded the Christmas meeting will be a party at the home of Patricia Keffer. New lights have been installed in the Ethel Hall by the Ethel W.I. There are still some seats available for the bus trip to the Festival of Lights on Dec. 2. Colourful desserts were served by Helen Dobson and Lou Raynard closed the meeting. PEOPLE Happy birthday to Cecil Raynard who was 80 years young on Tuesday, Nov. 21. Doris Jacklin is also celebrating a special year on Saturday (60 plus). Stan and Helen Alexander cele brated 54 years of wedded bliss on Nov. 16. involved will be asked to attend the next meeting to discuss the pro blem. Council will be visiting the site for the proposed new sidewalk on highway 4 in Belgrave so a plan can be submitted to the Ministry of Transportation advising where the new sidewalk should be installed. It was decided that the general accounts in the amount of $62,669.93 be paid. Hall Bd. holds euchre The Ethel Hall Board held their first euchre of the season hosted by Sharron Dobson and John Smith. There were 17 tables in play. Winners were: high man, Scott McLean; high lady, Iola Subject; most lone hands, Marguerite and Bill Beirnes; lucky table no. 15, Margaret Beirnes, Elmer McCourt, Irma Brighton and John Subject. Tally card draws, Jim Smith, Ruth Martin, Hazel McKenzie, Allan Kennedy, Elgin Adams, Myrle Bowes, Brenda Perrie, Leola Harri son, Isabel Bremner, Dorothy Hamilton, David Warden, Jack Cox, Annie Irvine, Mac Smith and Shirley Verstoep. UAMADS UCWv ALL THE TIME! Business and_______ Professional Directory Henry F. 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