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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1997-06-04, Page 24PAGE 24. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4,1997 Brussels keeps open mind on restructuring By Bonnie Gropp Citizen staff Brussels should keep an open mind regarding restructuring. That was the sentiment of Clerk- Treasurer Donna While and coun­ cillors at the June 2 meeting. While spoke on a meeting May 27 with clerks from area municipal­ ities. They had compiled spread sheets of expenses and revenues which they compared. White said she was going to be meeting with Blyth Clerk-Treasurer John Stewart io go over some of the differences in Brussels and Blyth and see where each does things differently. "It might be useful," said White. Despite the sharing of informa­ Grow Ontario funds for Huron apiaries Friday at Ferguson's Apiaries, Helen Johns, MPP for Huron announced the approval of Grow Ontario funding in Huron County. "Our Grow Ontario Investment Program is a one-year, $15 million initiative to re-invest and develop new partnerships in the agri-food industry and rural economic development. The program funds projects involving research, marketing and improving competitiveness." In four rounds of applications 140 projects have been approved worth $10.5 million. The final deadline for applications was March 15. This specific announcement was for a project designed to reduce winter mortality rates among’bee colonies infested with tracheal mites.'Johns niade the announce­ ment on behalf of the Agriculture, Food'and Rural Affairs Minister Noble Villeneuve. The Ontario Beekeepers' Association will develop manage­ ment protocols for wintering bees successfully, thereby reducing the costs associated with replacing bee Organizers plan for community Installed Continued from page 22 lunch of sloppy joes. Organizers are taking steps to make the event into more of a school community event next year. Geleynse hinted that, "While we can't do much about the weather for the meet, we are looking at ways of attracting a larger parent audience." Students participated in the public school meet on Friday, May 30, and they hope to participate in the Woodstock District Track and Exhibit closes at summer’s end Continued from page 23 Tartans and church service will kick off the day, with a parade of all clans and tartans represented in the Lambton-West Middlesex district, followed by an afternoon of entertainment, dance and food. Shortljf after, the Scottish Connections exhibit will be removed from the museum gallery, and the many loaned family heirlooms will return to their tion, White said she had come away from the meeting feeling a lit­ tle disappointed. "I felt we weren't looking ahead. We have to do something to control the future of the village," she said. White alluded to talks of the county's proposal for a one-tier sys­ tem, which she believed could not happen without agreement from all municipal reeves. At county coun­ cil on Thursday it has been stated that a vote would be taken as to whether a strategic planning day should be scheduled to address the issue. Councillors unanimously agreed that should this occur, it was important that full council should be able to attend. "I'll take those feelings to county council," said Reeve Gord Work­ colonies. The total cost of the project is $75,000 and will be conduced with the participation of University of Guelph. "A goal of Grow Ontario is to encourage investment from the agriculture, food and rural sector which leads to more jobs and economic growth in rural Ontario," Johns said. "Our goal is to reduce winter mortality of bee colonies. This will enable Ontario beekeepers to better manage mite infested colonies, ensuring that strong colonies are available for spring pollination," said Pat Westlake, business administrator of the Ontario Beekeepers' Association. "This project is good news, not just for beekeepers, but also for the producers of field and fruit crops who rely on honey bees for the pollination of their crops." There are a number of other Grow Ontario projects that have been approved, that will have a direct impact or enhance the agricultural community in Huron County. Field Meet in Woodstock on Saturday, June 7. Last week students from Grades kindergarten to 5 went to the Family Literacy Festival in Clinton. According to principal Clarence Bos the students, parent chaperones and teachers thoroughly enjoyed it. He added, "Many of my principal colleagues in a number of other counties envy us in Huron County for this opportunity to experience these authors, artists and singers." private owners. In the meantime, the 4,000 square-foot Scottish Connections exhibit remains open and on display daily until the end of this summer. Adult tickets for the Scottish Celtic Ceilidh are $10 Saturday, and $8, Sunday. A $12 weekend pass is available for a 30 per cent savings. Visitors are reminded to bring a lawn chair or p-icnic blanket. man. She said that Perth County's plan had been submitted for approval and "if the Perth model is approved it should alleviate concerns we have about size." There had been discussions that the province was looking at mega-municipalities with populations of 10,000 plus. Despite her view that council must continue to look ahead, she said she didn't think there would be New exec The Brussels Legion Ladies' Auxiliary installed its executive on Friday evening. Back row, from left: Anne Fitzgerald, sports officer; Helen Dobson, past president; Nella Blake, treasurer; Lucy Hesse, exec.; Mabel Willis, secretary; Doreen Rutledge, exec. Front: Carol Thornton, president; Alice Brothers, second vice-president; Isabel Alcock, sgt.-at-arms; Jean Little, first vice-president. Members of the Brussels Legion executive were installed on Friday evening. Back row, from left: Rick McDonald, president; Pat Maxwell, exec.; Glenn Bridge, exec. Front: Rev. Nancy Beale, padre; Jayne Ross, first vice-president; Eric Ross, past president; Murray Lowe, exec.; Lisa Glanville, sgt.-at-arms; Cathy Cochrane, secretary. Absent were: Sue Wilson, exec.; Linda Bird, second vice-president; Julie Harrison, treasurer. 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White added that she fell the information compiled for the May meeting was worthwhile. Noting that it seemed unlikely restructuring with other municipali­ ties could possibly save Brussels ratepayers money, Seili pointed out that the Brussels per capita cost was one of the lowest at $133. "Yet you look at the average and it's $243. Show that to the taxpayers and they're going to scream."