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The Citizen, 1991-10-02, Page 10Church history Rev. Bonnie Cole Arnal of Duff's United Church in Walton, right, presented Marilyn McDonald with a copy of the church history in recognition of her work on the project. Mrs. McDonald compiled the information for the book in honour of the 125th anniversary of Duff's last year. What began as a brief accounting of the roots of the church snowballed into a more ambitious project, which took Mrs. McDonald six months to complete. McKillop appoints Reeve to CA's Strategy Group McKillop council appointed Reeve Marie Hicknell to the Aus- able-Bayfield Conservation Authority's "Strategy Working Group" at the September 3 meeting of council. The purpose of the group is to prepare a conservation strategy to guide the conservation of the area. Councillor William Siemon will attend the Land Use Seminar and Workshop on September 25 at the Coldstream Community Hall. The Road Superintendent will petition for interim payment under the Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act on expenditures made this year, in the amount of $525,288.39. The road accounts totalling $18,738.78 were approved for pay­ ment. Mr. Graeme Nesbitt, the manager of the Seaforth and District Com­ munity Centre attended the meeting to explain the proposed capital con­ servation program. In order to com­ plete the proposed capital conservation projects on or before March 31, 1992, the proposed dehumidification and air condition­ ing system upgrades must begin before the ice goes in, at the arena, this fall. The 1991-92 Capital Conserva­ tion grant had not been approved when the 1991 budget was final­ ized, so the replacement cost of this system was not included. Councillor Siemon made a motion that McKillop approve the increase of $79,500 for the 1991 Seaforth and District Community Centres capital budget for the pro­ posed dehumidification and air conditioning system upgrades. The motion carried. A by-law was passed imposing a special annual drainage rate upon lands where money has been bor­ rowed under the Tile Drainage Act in the amount of $15,000. Council accepted the tender of Robert Nicholson Construction Ltd. in the amount of of $4,872.78 for construction of the McCallum- Winthrop Municipal Drain. This tender is subject to the passing of the by-law authorizing the work. The tender of Dennis Wilhelm Excavating Ltd. for construction of the Pryce Municipal Drain, at a bid of $6,776.31 was accepted by council. This tender is also subject to the passing of a by-law authoriz­ ing the work. The general accounts in the amount of $38,295.92 were approved for payment. 4H Club meets The first meeting of "Milk Makes it Better" for Walton 3, 4H club was held at Ruth Schades. The meeting was opened with the 4H pledge. The club nominated Karen Bernard as president, Sharon Godkin as secretary, Marcy McCall as treasurer, and Kendra Shortreed as press reporter. Members discussed what milk does for our body, and the amounts we should take in per day. Later on in the meeting the membership split into two groups and made a Mexi­ can Salada, and Nachos! After the food was cooked they sat down and said the 4H grace. The snack was enjoyed by all! The meeting was closed with the 4H motto. Community honours bride-elect A community shower was held in Duffs Church basement on Friday evening, September 27 for Cheryl Fraser, bride-elect of next month. The basement of the church was decorated in blue and white stream­ ers, balloons and bells. Phyllis Mitchell wrote the names of each person as they arrived, on a cameo cloth she had made, and was later presented to Cheryl. ; Leona McDonald was M.C. for the program that was opened with a solo by Gloria Wilbee, followed by a piano solo by Lisa Blake. Loma Fraser gave a reading. Marie McGavin led in a sing-song. A con­ test was conducted by Maxine Houston and Leona McDonald. An address was read to Cheryl by Jeanne Dionne. Cheryl extended her thanks to all for the lovely gifts she had received. Lunch was served and a social time closed the evening. Recycling success continues at landfill The Councils of the Townships of Grey and McKillop, along with a number of other municipalities across the province have officially declared the week of September 29 to October 6 as "Waste Reduction Week." The recycling program at the Walton Landfill Site has completed its third year of operations and it appears the enthusiasm for recy­ cling is increasing. In 1991, 67.99 tons of residential recyclable material was diverted from the landfill site with signifi- " cant increases in the amount of glass bottles/jars and metal cans. This brings the three-year total of residential waste being recycled to 148 tons which translates into a savings of six months of landfill space. An additional 107 tons of scrap metal and steel was removed from the site during 1991 by a scrap metal company in London. The Walton Landfill Committee is not experiencing any problems with contamination of recyclables which appears to be a reflection of the Committee's educational efforts and the commitment by the resi­ dents of the municipalities. More and more glass is being brought into the landfill site which is sorted into clear and coloured glass and the glass is being brought into the landfill site in a very clean condi­ tion. This not only makes the recy­ cling bin attendant's job easier, but also improves the quality of the product being shipped. The Com­ mittee would also like to encourage people to flatten their food cans as much as possible to utilize as much space as possible in the recycling bin. The Committee is certainly pleased with the recycling efforts of the residents of the Townships of Grey and McKillop. However, the Committee would also like to remind its residents of the other two R's of recycling, those being Reduction & Reuse. The theme of Waste Reduction Week is simply that - waste reduction. In view of the fact that North America, with only eight per cent of the world's population but produces 50 per cent of the world's garbage, you are encouraged to look beyond recy­ cling to minimize waste by looking at means of reducing and reusing. w=The news from Compiled by Betty McCall Phone 887-6677 Duffs minister leaves Rev. Bonnie Cole Amal preached her final sermon on Sunday at Duffs United Church and Bluevale. She and family have moved to Bellwood where she has taken on a new charge there. Norman and Idella Hubley greet­ ed worshippers. Doug Fraser, Ron McCallum, and Brian McGavin received the offering. Bonnie spoke on some "Parting Thoughts" and conducted the communion service. In the announcements the U.C. W. executive meeting is to be held Wednesday, October 2 at 7:30 p.m. and Junior Choir Practice Thurs­ day, October 3 at 4 p.m. Deadline for the bale is October 13. Don Vair of Belgrave will be guest speaker at the morning service next Sunday, October 6. Copies of our church history are on sale and may be available by calling Marilyn McDonald. NOTICE WALTON LANDFILL SITE RECYCLING PROGRAM A compartment bin for recyclable mater­ ials is stationed at the Walton Landfill Site. Recyclable materials will be accepted as follows: 1) NEWSPAPER: Newsprint and flyers that are made out of newsprint. Please bundle or place in boxes or bags. v No magazines, catalogues, telephone books, glossy flyers, envelopes, fine paper, etc. 2) GLASS: Household bottles and jars, preferably without the lids and preferably colour sorted into clear glass and coloured glass. Must be rinsed or washed and the labels may be left on. No window panes, light bulbs, china, ceramics, etc. Glass must also be in a recognizable form, i.e. not crushed. 3) METAL CANS: Food cans must be rinsed out, pop cans are acceptable as is. Please flatten as much as possible. 4) PLASTIC SOFT DRINK CONTAINERS: Remove the lids and flatten if possible. BE A GOOD SORT - CONTINUE TO RECYCLE TOWNSHIPS OF GREY AND MCKILLOP If you have any questions, please ask the attendant on duty or contact your municipal office REDUCE - REUSE - RECYCLE BLYTH JR. BROOMBALL REGISTRATION TOBE HELD AT THE BLYTH ARENA ON OCTOBER 5 AND 12 2 - 4 P.M.