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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1993-02-03, Page 18Sweetheart Getaways at the BRUSSELS OPTIMISTS VALENTINE I S/\ DANCE & DRAW SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1993 at the B. M. & G Community Centre Dancing 9 - 1 Music by D.J. $10.00 per ticket Available from any Optimist Member or call 887-6502 VALENTINE'S DANCE PRIZES 1ST PRIZE: Weekend for 2 at Sir Michael Inn, Niagara Falls 2ND PRIZE: Weekend for 2 at Sir Michael Inn, Niagara Falls 3RD PRIZE: Weekend for 2 at Wheels Inn, Chatham 4TH PRIZE: Weekend for 2 at Wheels Inn, Chatham 5TH PRIZE: Weekend for 2 at Renton Place, Palmerston 6TH PRIZE: Dinner for 2 up to $100.00 at Robindale's Goderich 7TH PRIZE: Dinner for 2 up to $50.00 at the Brussels Country Inn "AGE OF MAJORITY IN EFFECT" LIC. #678886 7 CHANCES TO WIN! 7 Things You Should Know About CREDIT UNION 1. Flexible - Variable or fixed term 2. Competitive Rates - Call us or drop in 3. No Fees or Charges - (Unless withdrawn within 90 days of deposit) 4. Security - Each Plan Guaranteed to $60,000. 5. R.R.S.P. Loans at Prime - No payment required for 90 days. Tax Deferral Benefit more than covers bor- rowing cost. 6. Deadline - March 1, 1993 - Come early to avoid the rush 7. Building the Community - Everyone is eligible to join the Credit Union. Retirement funds are used to boost the local economy and build our community Clinton Community CREDIT UNION 48 Ontario St. 118 Main Street, North CLINTON - 482-3467 EXETER - 235-0640 The Blyth Festival Singers Ceilidh An Evening of Scottish Song and Dance Saturday, February 13 8:00 pm at Goderich Township Hall in Holmesville Tickets '12. (Advance) s 14. (At the Door) includes Buffet Supper after Show Ticket Outlets: Blyth Festival 523-9300, Les Ciseaux, Clinton 482-3826, The Dutch Store, Clinton 482-7302, Campbell's Photography, Goderich 524-7532, Bluewater Office Equipment, Wingham 357-1554. Licenced Under LLBO Special Permit PAGE 18. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1993. Morris council reduces Brussels' landfill costs Morris council plans to reduce Brussels share of the Morris Town- ship landfill site operating costs from 60 per cent to 50 per cent. Members of Brussels council were at Morris's Jan. 19 meeting to discuss the estimated costs for waste disposal and the current agreement between municipalities. It was revealed that in 1993, waste disposal costs would increase significantly to $120,000 from $53,000 in 1992. The increase is due to capital costs for studies and test holes requested by the Ministry of the Environment (MOE). There is the possibility, however, of receiving 60 per cent of the capital cost through a grant but council will not be informed if the grant is approved until Oct. 1993. After discussing the cost increas- es, Brussels council requested that a new agreement be drawn up including capital costs and perpetu- al care of the site so Brussels coun- cil could review it. Morris council then went into committee of the whole. Following this private session, a motion was made reading: "That an agreement be drafted for the operation and "To provide Leadership to the Ontario 4-H Program" is the newly stated mission of the Ontario 4-H Council. The mission was presented at the Council's 1993 annual meeting. "Not only did the 140 annual meeting delegates approve this mission," said Al Payne, newly elected Ontario 4-H Council president, "they illustrated its meaning by making some very important decisions for the future of 4-H!" At the meeting, held in Toronto on Jan. 16 and 17, delegates approved a strategic plan for the Ontario 4-H Council and a 4-H volunteer screening policy. The delegates voted on eight resolutions presented by 4-H associations. The new strategic plan sets out seven strategies for the Ontario 4-H Council to achieve its mission to provide leadership to the Ontario 4-H program. The strategies include maintaining financial viability, effective communication, enhanced visibility, and the strengthening of 4-H associations. The screening policy will see 4-H associations across Ontario implementing a 4-H volunteer screening procedure for adults wishing to become 4-H volunteers. The proposed procedure has four main components — an application, reference check, criminal record check, and interview. "I was impressed with the interest and responsibility delegates expressed in the discussion on resolutions," remarked Payne. "Grassroots input makes the council stronger every year." The meeting delegates also raised $1500 for a 4-H activity through a silent auction of over 80 items. "When we planned the silent auction, we hoped to raise $500," explained Karen Seymour, 4-H Council Vice-President. The 4-H Council develops and implements 4-H policies and programs, acts as a representative body for 4-H, and promotes 4-H as an organization for young people. The 4-H program in Ontario involved 17,000 young people and over 3,200 volunteers in 1992. The 1993 executive of the Ontario 441 Council which took maintenance of the Morris Town- ship landfill site, to involve capital and perpetual care of the site; and to decrease Brussels' share of the operation of the site from 60 per cent to 50 per cent and to include the funds collected from Huron- view for Huronlea as credits to off- set the total expense of the operation of the site." The motion was carried. Council then decided to draft a letter to the Huronview Committee outlining that the waste disposal be assessed by using the census for- mula. This formula involves multi- plying the census of Huronlea by the township waste disposal costs and dividing this number by the total population from Morris Twp., Brussels, Huronlea and Highland Apartments using waste disposal. Agreements concerning sewage, fire and waste disposal for Huron- lea were also discussed when the Huron County Warden and the Huronview chairman administrator joined the meeting. They informed council that in approximately six weeks, the build- ing would be assumed by the coun- ty and the agreements must be in place prior to this. office following the annual meeting is: past president, Di Jaggassar, RR 1, Maxville; president, Al Payne, RR 1, Jerseyville; vice president, Karen Seymour, RR 3, Caven; member at large, Jane Bottrell, RR 2, Dunchurch; secretary-treasurer, Lucy Duke, RR 1, Thornloe; and 4H supervisor, Richard Hamilton, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food. The following provincial directors completed their term on Council: Linda Plant, RR 1, Powassan; Jane Hough, RR 2, Napanee; Doris Buttar, RR 1, Gore's Landing; Deborah Howes, Matheson; Lois Robinson, RR 4, Listowel; and Pat Marcotte, RR 1, Wahnapitae. Newly elected Provincial Directors to the Ontario 4-H Council include: Joyce Bonfield, Cochrane; Suzanne Sequin, RR 1, Noelville; Gayle Grills, RR 3, Frankford; Don Wilkin, RR 3, Palmerston; and Margaret Godkin, RR 1, Athens. County Warden Tom Tomes, advised council that in order for the building to qualify for mutual aid for fire services, the proposed agreement with .Brussels was not acceptable. Council said they would meet with Brussels to dis- cuss the matter. The delegation also expressed their disagreement with the propos- al for waste disposal costs. They feel the Highland Apartments should be classed as ratepayers since they will be paying taxes and Huronlea should be considered on a census basis prorated on actual costs. Council said they would review the waste disposal proposal. In other council news, reports were given from the Federation of Agriculture and two hospital repre- sentatives. Jean Kirkby and Emerson Mitchell reported there are 66 Fed- eration of Agriculture members in Morris. They asked council for a grant and were given $500. Leona McDonald, representing the Seaforth Hospital Board, told Grey begins year with $112,309 Grey Township Council held its regular meeting in Jan. 18 and accepted the 1992 financial statements from township auditor Michael Meyer. The township has an accumulated net surplus to start 1993 of $112,309 to offset its 1993 budget. Council accepted the 1993 insurance proposal from Frank Cowan Company Limited at a premium of $16,365 which represents a three per cent decrease from the 1992 premium. Several coverage areas were also improved in the 1993 package. Council appointed Simone Nethercott from Ethel to fill a vacancy on the Community Oriented Policing Committee. In other business council approved grants of $800 to the Grey Township Federation of Agriculture and $150 to the Grey Township Firemen's Appreciation night. The next regular meeting of Council is scheduled for Feb. 1 at 9:30 a.m. council the hospital's 1993 operat- ing expenses have been budgeted at • $5,340,760 which is an increase of 2.9 per cent over 1992. She also reported the hospital has installed a new computer system for patient identification, is plan- ning to offer orthoscopic surgery so patients don't have to travel to Stratford, is considering putting a new roof on the hospital, is looking for new surgical equipment and raised $1,100,000 during a three year fundraising campaign. A report of the Wingham and District Hospital was also provided by Isabelle Wheeler. She said beds have decreased from 88 to 66 and there has been increased surgery at the hospital. Council appointed Mary Bernard of RR 4, Brussels as the Morris Twp. representative on the Brussels Community Centre Board. A letter from MOE was present- ed to council outlining the applica- tion of sludge on Lot 8, Conc. 8, Lot 30, Coric. 4 and Lot 9, Conc. 8. Council wrote back advising MOE that "Morris does not agree with the application of sludge on frozen or snow covered ground, since this practice does not conform with the guidelines in land stewardship pro- grams and agriculture and food guidelines. Council granted $110 to the Ontario Good Roads Association and $1,650 to the Blyth Union Cemetery Board. Council received a letter from Alan Young requesting bridge markers be placed on Centre Sideroad in Conc 10, at the bridge near the intersection on County Rd. 25. The issue is already being inves- tigated by council. The township's Chief Building Official Leo Sanders, submitted his resignation. Mr. Sanders said he resigned to have more time for his 120 sow farrowing operation and 200 cash crop farm at RR 4, Brus- sels. Mr. Sanders had been the building inspector for five years. Council decided Glenn Mont- gomery of RR 1, Btlgrave will not be compensated for the expenses he incurred to fix part of the Grasby Drain. Council said he was not instructed to repair this particular branch of the drain. Council will write him later stressing that he cannot repair drains since the work must be approved and performed by the Township Drainage Superin- tendent. Ontario 4H Council provides leadership