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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1994-10-05, Page 1News Sports Hospital committee says doctors don’t want to come to Wingham See page 6 Brussels Bulls opening weekend action a lose, lose situation See page 9 Sponsors, readers salute the agri-food producers See page 14,15 HuronCitizenThe North Vol. 10 No.39 Wednesday, October 5, 1994 ' 6O0GSTincluded Group borrows from west By Lisa Boonstoppel-Pot A group of volunteers are borrowing an idea from western Canada in an effort to get more people involved with the Canadian Foodgrains Bank. Herb VanAmersfoort, a member of the Blyth/Londesboro-area group said this year project organizers are encouraging farmers to designate a tonne or two of com as Canadian Foodgrains Bank com when they sell or dry it at their local elevator company. The group is now in the process of making alliances with area elevators to participate in this venture. "Sometimes, farmers don't want to physically participate in the program. But we're hoping that when they take their crop off for their own use, they will donate a tonne or two or any leftover tonnage that they don't need for themselves," says Mr. Van Amersfoort. The idea is popular out west where the CFB started,, says Jim Papplc, Ontario co-ordinator for the program. "Most of thejjonations come from western provinces where communities have local grain drives. We're trying to get that idea to catch on in Ontario.” At the provincial level, organizers are trying to develop storage accounts with feed and grain companies so that the product can be stored until shipments are made in the winter and spring months, says Mr. Papple. As well, this will also allow farmers who want to donate on a cash-out basis to sell their product when it is more valuable, rather than in the fall when prices arc traditionally depressed, he explains. Currently, storage accounts have been set up at eight feed and grain companies. Mr. Papple stresses, Continued on page 3 No sewers until spring at firehall Brussels councillors Monday night decided to wait until spring before providing sewer service to the new firehall so they can "do the job right". Councillors gave long considera­ tions to the options before deciding they would call tenders again in the spring for ihe extension of sewers up George St. from Tumbcrry St. to Princess St. That will allow the firehall tq be serviced from the back but "will also be a start on ser­ vicing the village's industrial park and will open up several privately- owned lots for future development. Council had opened tenders for the work at its September meeting but were shocked when the only tender came in at $38,160 instead of the engineer's estimate of $22,000. But Councillor Greg Wil­ son said he felt there had been a mistake in tendering, that lenders weren't circulated widely enough. He and Reeve Gordon Workman agreed that it made the most sense to wail and put the sewers up George St. rather than any of the other options. After being shocked by the ten­ ders councillors looked at the pos­ sibility of hiring an excavation company and having their own works crew do the pipe installation. The workers, however, felt they lacked the expertise to do the work. Council had independent advice saying the same thing. The possibility of installing a sewage holding lank was also explored but this would cost $1,460 just for a tank to meet Board of Health regulations, plus digging and taxes. Councillors quickly Continued on page 2 I’ll take this — I think While little Kaytee Richmond of Belgrave might have been attracted by-the colourful bag of birdseed, she found she had gotten a little more than she bargained for when she tried to lift it. Kaytee was visiting the Silent Auction at the Brussels United Church on Saturday afternoon. Proceeds for the event were to go towards the purchase of a new furnace for the church. A tribute upon retirement Over 600 guests attended the appreciation night tor retired Progressive Conservative MP Murray Cardiff which was held at Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre, on Sept. 27. 600 turn out to toast former MP By Janice Becker More than 600 friends, family, supporters and community mem­ bers gathered at the Brussels, Mor­ ris and Grey Community Centre on the evening of Sept. 27 to pay their respects to recently retired MP Murray Cardiff. Mr. Cardiff had represented the Huron-Bruce riding, as a Progres­ sive Conservative, for more than 13 years, until his defeat in last fall's federal election. Steve Sparling, a member of the PC party says, "The guests in atten­ dance were not just typically con­ servative supporters, but were residents who had voted for Mr. Cardiff in the past because of the work he has done for the riding. The evening was certainly a tribute to Mr. Cardiff." "The large gathering is a reflec­ tion of peoples' respect for him," he says. The appreciation night included a social hour, dinner, and a salute to the man. A pictorial presentation gave the audience an overview of the work Mr. Cardiff had been involved in both locally and on the internation­ al scene, in support of Canada. Mr. Cardiff says, "Though new candidates may go into politics wanting to do work for their own community, it soon becomes appar­ ent that broader views arc needed. " "We must represent the entire nation because we arc a nation. Wc cannot do something (for one area) at the expense of others," he says. Mr. Sparling says, "The pictorial showed just how much money Mr. Cardiff had brought to Huron- Bruce during his tenure and I am sure we will be feeling the benefits for many years." Mr. Cardiff and his wife Betty received two gifts. The first, the traditional PC retirement clock, was presented by Mary Donnelly and Ken Campbell, a longtime friend and campaign manager. The second was a special memento which "was a wonderful idea," says Mr. Sparling. Mr. Cardiff was presented with his chair from the House of Com­ mons, including a name plate on the back indicating his years in the House, 1980-1993. "It is hoped the unique gift will become an heirloom for the fami­ ly," says Mr. Sparling. Mr. Cardiff thanked all those in attendance for the wonderful evening and then entertained with a few stories from his time in poli­ tics. One story which brought laughter to the audience concerned the quick wit of an elderly resident of Brus­ sels. "Some years ago, I was visiting a local nursing home on other busi­ ness when a nurse mentioned I should stop in an see Mr. Riley who was over 100 years old," says Mr. Cardiff. "Mr. Riley had been a friend of Continued on page 6 Brussels office will be closed for Thanksgiving Monday The Bly th office of The Citizen will be open this holiday Monday as usual, with deadlines for advertising and editorial set at 4 p.m. As the Brussels office will be closed on Monday copy for advertis­ ing and editorial should be brought to the office by 2 p.m. Friday or dropped off through the slot in the door before 8:30 a.m. Monday morning. The staff of The Citizen takes this opportunity to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving.