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The Citizen, 1994-02-23, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23,1994. HCBE releases trustee expenses Huron County public school supporters paid over $123,000 in 1993 towards stipends and expenses for board of education trustees. The complete list includes: Another term George Wicke, left, and Ivan Suggitt were re-elected to their posts as Chair and Vice-chair, respectively, for the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority at the annual meeting held in Wroxeter on Feb. 18. MVCA drops committees Home to Education Centre Meetings Conference TRUSTEE Honorarium (Mileage)and Other Totals Bea Dawson, Chair $8, 591.53 $ 1,299.79 $ 2,024.72 $ 11,916.04 Graeme Craig, Vice-Chair 7,145.88 1,420.80 2,007.21 10,573.89 Della Baumgarten 5,700.21 1,480.41 230.91 7,411.53 Roxanne Brown 5,700.21 0.00 1,986.37 7,686.58 Bob Burton 5,642.23 378.19 1,327.82 7,348.24 Allan Carter 5,700.21 399.51 1,481.23 7,580.95 Jim Chapman 5,642.23 206.82 589.88 6,438.93 Vicki Culbert 5,700.21 442.44 1,102.37 7,245.02 Doug Garniss 5,700.21 536.71 998.49 7,235.41 Bob Heywood 5,700.21 643.56 0.00 6,343.77 John Jewitt 5,700.21 328.40 0.00 6,028.61 Don McDonald 5,642.23 539.46 642.22 6,823.91 Liliane Nolan 5,700.21 740.56 1,819.01 8,259.78 Norman Pickell 5,700.21 460.58 2,962.05 9,122.84 Rick Rompf 5,700.21 367.34 644.55 6,712.10 Joan Van den Broeck 5.7QQ,21 454,81 753.24 6.908.26 TOTALS $95,366.41 $ 9,699.38 $ 18,570.07 $123,635.86 In an effort to allow full partici­ pation by all municipalities in the operation and decision making of the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority, directors voted to elimi­ nate the three advisory boards (finance, land and water), the exec­ utive committee and all standing committees, in favour of full board meetings. The major change in structure was agreed upon at the Feb. 18 annual meeting held in Wroxeter. In the old form, directors served on a board and/or committee but were not involved in the decisions made by the other boards. The individual boards brought recommendations to the full board for discussion and approval, twice a year. The executive committee handled the monthly operations, meeting 12 times per year. The land and water advisory boards met three times per year and the finance board met eight times per year. The elimination of the subcom­ mittees will allow each municipali­ ty to have input into all areas of the MVCA's concern, before a propos­ al for action is made. The reorganization will bring regular full board meetings, every third Wednesday of the month. The directors agreed to a review in six months to see how the sys­ tem was working and to determine if monthly meetings were necessary or if some adjustment could be for­ mulated. Blyth council passes motion Continued from page 3 the construction work on Hwy 4, council was told by Clerk Helen Grubb that Blyth Public Utilities has been told to have its work done on the road by April 1. Tenders will have been called prior to that, she said. The final design is through and passed. *** A motion passed authorizing payment for the holdback amount of $20,992.15 to Lavis Contracting for watermain work. A second motion was passed to petition the Ministry for its share of the project. Ms Grubb referred to the subsidy as a "wonderful gift". Reeve Dave Lee said it was a project that could never have been done without funding assistance. ♦♦♦ Councillors passed a motion say­ ing that they are aware and have no objection to the Blyth Lions Club obtaining a license to hold a Monte Carlo Night on April* 28 at the Memorial Hall. ♦♦♦ Blyth Legion, through the sale of advertisements and donations are preparing a Personal Safety Book The plan for the monthly meet­ ings was developed at two work­ shops, which were held in October and January. Ross Duncan, general manager for MVCA presented the report saying, the timing of the change was appropriate. It allows the Authority to establish policies and determine program priorities to streamline business. The full board meetings held each month give the Authority the ability to respond more rapidly to changing circumstances, he says. Ad hoc committees may be formed for special concerns, says Mr. Duncan. Elsie Karges, repre­ sentative for Listowel pointed out that the reason for the change in structure was not to reduce costs but to give each municipality equal status. Mr. Duncan said the monthly meetings would actually add two person meetings to the per diem paid out but the reduction in staff time spent preparing documents for the advisory board may cancel out the increase. There was some disagreement by the directors whether 12 meetings were necessary however, the review planned in six months time satisfied those preferring an alter­ native schedule which suggested 10 yearly meetings. The formal review at the end of the summer will allow for adjust­ ments to be made. the school. One hundred books are being printed. The book is for chil­ dren up to Grade 8 with informa­ tion on street safety, drugs, talking to strangers, etc. Council passed a motion to pur­ chase a quarter page ad in the amount of $70 plus GST to assist with the costs. Judge fines man A Brussels-area man will pay $500 after being found guilty in Wingham's provincial court, Feb. 16 of two counts of assault. William Ross was charged after striking a minor in a domestic dis­ pute. While the Crown Attorney said that Mr. Ross had "punched" the victim, the defense said, that though his client did admit to los­ ing his temper "he takes issue with the word punching", saying that Mr. Ross believes he used an open hand, not a closed fist. "He regrets the incident very much," the attorney said, adding that Mr. Ross has had no contact with the youth since the incident but has been told through another party that the youth is willing to forgive and forget. Mischief costs youth plenty An afternoon of mischief has had a high cost for an 18-year-old Wingham youth. Andrew Forrest of RR3, Wing- ham pled guilty to mischief in Wingham's provincial court Feb. 16. Crown attorney Robert Morris said Mr. Forrest and a friend, who has been charged under the Young Offenders' Act had skipped school on Nov. 12. After picking up some other friends the pair had ended up at the Boy Scout cabin on Lot 9/10, Cone. 1 in Morris where after some time spent drinking beer Mr. For­ rest and the young offender vandal­ ized the building smashing windows and doors. Noting that the accused had no record, defense counsel Alan Mill told presiding Judge R.G.E. Hunter that while the alcohol consumption is "no defense it is fair to say the Woman pleads guilty to drunk driving A Staffa area woman was ordered to take alcohol abuse coun­ selling after appearing in Wing­ ham's provincial court, Feb. 16. Karen Meikle of RR2, Staffa was also fined $750 and had her driver's license suspended for 12 months after pleading guilty to driving drunk. Ms Meikle was arrested Dec. 20 after a concerned friend contacted police. Crown Attorney Robert Morris told Judge R.G.E. Hunter that Ms Meikle had been "turning doughnuts" at Sideroad 15/16 near her friend's home. When police arrived she was "slumped over the wheel". Later breathalizer readings were 150. In his report Mr. Morris said that the friend had told police she felt Ms Meikle had a drinking problem and had been concerned about her for some time. It was with consideration for this that Judge Hunter ordered Ms Meikle take alcohol abuse coun­ selling as a condition of probation. Rural Voice! =Th® D€ MAOAZVC OF Tl€ AORCULTURM IXXJB1RY Don’t Delay — Subscribe Today The Rural Voice Produced by people with farming in their blood. Serving more than 15,000 readers in the region. One year lor $16 05; two years for $26.75 (GST included in prices above) The Rural Voice Box 429. Blyth, Ont. NOM 1H0 519-523-4311 incident wouldn't have happened if the young man hadn't been drink­ ing". Mr. Mill further said that Mr. Forrest had submitted a letter of apology to the Scouting Associa­ tion and has offered to make resti­ tution and help with the repairs. WRITE-ON COMMUNITY LIVING CONTEST GUIDELINES The WRITE-ON COMMUNITY LIVING event is open to every­ one, adults and kids. All you have to do Is tell us about your experiences with someone In your community who has a men­ tal handicap. In 250 to 500 words, tell us what you know about this person. What makes you proud or surprises you about your friend? Tell us what you have learned about people with mental handicaps? We’re looking for stories that share informa­ tion about the needs and aspirations of people with mental handicaps. Stories that expose the myths and barriers that still exist for mentally handicapped people in our communities. And •success stories that have occurred In schools and offices, sto­ ries that help people to understand that community living is •working. 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PRIZES □ For the author selected as the grand prize winner: a trip for two to Toronto to meet baseball star Tom Henke prior to the April 19, 1994 baseball game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Texas Rangers. □ The editor/ publisher of the newspaper associated with the grand prize winner will also receive tickets for two to accompa­ ny the author to Toronto. □ All four will be guests at the SkyDome Hotel and at a lun­ cheon with Tom Henke. □ The four will also be guests of the Canadian Association of Community Living at the baseball game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Texas Rangers on Saturday, April 19, 1994. A presentation will be made to the winning author during an on-field pre-game ceremony. □ A T-shirt with the WRITE-ON COMMUNITY LIVING logo for those authors whose stories are published In the Community Living book. TO ENTER Fill out the entry form and attach your story to it Make sure your name is printed on both the story and the entry form. Send the entry form to your community newspaper, editorial department. Entries must be received by March 4, 1994. COMMUNITY LIVING WRITE-ON ENTRY FORM Name -----------------r--------------------------------------------- Street------------ ---------------------------------Apt. _ _____ City___________________________Prov___________ P.Code ______________________Age_________ __ Telephone: (home)____________(bus)_____________ _ Participating newspaper__________________________ Judge Hunter suspended sentence and placed the youth on 12 months probation. In addition he must complete 100 hours community service work within the next 11 months and make restitution in the amount of $1,000, one half the esti­ mated damage figure.