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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1996-03-27, Page 1Vol. 21 No 13 Wednesday, March 27, 1996 610 + 40 GST 650 The North Huron itizen 0. r. The game takes eggs...actly the right handling More than 40 local children gathered at the Ark in Brussels on March 19 to participate in games and crafts at Exel's Easter Craft Day. Youngsters of all ages created cottonball bunnies, Easter animal posters and challenged each other to games such as egg races and pass-the-orange-under-your-chin. The Easter craft day was just one of the activities held at the Ark during March Break. Sports Brussels Crusaders take a 2 game lead in playoff final against Ripley See page 6 Farm Agricultural think tank researchers meet with ag- food representatives See page 16 Entertainment Blyth Festival Box Office opens for business See page 27 By Janice Becker When more than 120 reeves, councillors, clerk-treasurers and road superintendents gathered March 23, to discuss Bill 26 and the possibility of amalgamations within Huron County, at a strategic planning meeting at Central Huron Secondary School, Clinton, opin- ions varied widely and consensus was hard to come by. A three and a half hour morning session consisted of 10 discussion groups individually dealing with the questions, Now should munici- palities respond to amalgamation?, What common direction could be looked at for restructuring?, and How can restructuring or amalga- mation be accomplished? Some in attendance believe there is no need to panic about amalga- mation at this point because, "I am not convinced this government would force amalgamation on any- one," said Blyth Reeve Mason Bai- ley. "Bill 26 simply will allow municipalities to do so if they wish. The government is not dictatorial. We should go slow until we know more." Knowing more was definitely on the agenda for all at the planning session. As open discussion contin- ued during the afternoon talks, the question, "Where do we go from here?" was put on the table. The two steps required next, which everyone agreed to, were the need for municipalities and the county to do an inventory of their services, including cost and deliv- ery efficiency as well as the county developing guidelines for improved efficiency of services calculations and considerations so all munici- palities have a concrete direction to follow. Several thoughts and ideas were brought forward from the morning discussions regarding each ques- Continued on page 12 Strategic planning Opinions differ on restructuring Planning begins for Morris party A number of residents gathered at Morris council chambers, March 21, to begin planning for the 140th anniversary of Morris Twp. A one day celebration will be held in Belgrave on Saturday, Aug. 3, featuring activities such as a parade, fiddlers' jamboree, barbe- cue and three dances to suit all ages. Local elementary schools will be contacted with regards to a logo contest to pick the name for the event. The winning class will receive pop and pizza. Chairs were selected for each activity as well as selecting Kevin Pletch as the overall co-ordinator. Gary and Jane McCutcheon will chair the parade committee, Blue- vale Recreation will look after the volleyball tournament, Belgrave Kinsmen will organize the barbc- Auburn store robbed Officers from the Wingham OPP are investigating a break and enter, which occurred on March 23 at Stickers in Auburn. Staff Sgt. McKee said the thieves broke a plate glass window at the front of the restaurant to gain entry then stole an unknown quantity of cigarettes. The theft was reported at 6:30 a.m. The police investigation is con- tinuing. They have no suspects at this time. cue and the arena dance while the Seniors Club and the Ark will be asked to oversee the other dances. The Guides will sell souvenirs, Clarence and Jane White will be in charge of memorabilia, and Melody White will look into decorations. In the maintenance area, Keith Johnston will deal with the clean up, Kevin Pletch will be in charge of parking, John Duskocy will take care of washroom facilities and Lloyd Michie will oversee the tables, chairs and garbage contain- ers. For all those interested in becom- ing involved, a second meeting is scheduled for April 4 at 8 p.m. Strikers' shack burns There's little doubt that the OPSEU (Ontario Public Service Employees' Union) is a hot issue these days, a fact that took on a more literal meaning :his past weekend, when vandals set fire to a shack built as a shelter for strikers outside the Wingham Ministry of Natural Resources Office on Hwy. 4. Staff Sgt. McKee of the Wing- ham OPP said police arrived at the scene at 2:50 a.m., March 23. Wingham Fire Department was called as well. McKee said there are no suspects at this time and the investigation is continuing.