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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1997-06-25, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25,1997 ® ft M ¥11 1 T y. Good day for bites It was a great day for young anglers at the fishing derby held in Blyth at Radford Pond on Sunday. Zachary Lamb waits patiently, and Devin and Larissa Jenkins show of their big catches. One hundred and ten children participated, with 122 fish caught. Prizes were supported by Blyth Legion and Wingham Canadian Tire. The fish were supplied by the Radford Group. The support of the helpers was greatly appreciated. Winners were: ages two to five, largest, Daniel Sipple and Larissa Jenkins, smallest, Richard Bruxer and Connie Finleyson; six to nine, largest, Justin Ritchie and Katie Styker, smallest, Bradley Lapp and Jenna Roy; 10-13, largest, March Machan, Charlene Bromley, smallest, Dale Rivers and Vanessa Fritz. Rec. workers get in free at Brussels Homecoming Morris okays application In preparing for Homecoming, the Brussels, Morris, Grey Board of Recreation Management agreed, at the June 12 meeting, that all recre­ ation workers would have free admission to events. After the resignation of Sheri Huether as head life guard at the BMG pool, Heather Blake was appointed to the position. The Brussels Lions Club has pur­ chased a new pump for the wading pool, which is expected to open once the health inspector had visit­ ed. The club had also purchased paint for the pool building with work to be completed by Abi Cor­ bett and personnel from the Ontario Works program. The Optimist Club will spend $15,000 on improvements to the playground by the pool. The old sidewalk will be removed and replaced with paving stones to the swings. Benches and planters are included in the plan. The work is to begin early in July. The liquor license is up for renewal after two years, at a cost of $300. Arena Manager Murray McArter was asked to order a portable toilet for the back soccer field at the arena. With complaints about dust in the back parking lot at the arena, Grey Twp. will be asked if calcium can be spread. McArter advised that a new secu­ rity system had been installed at the booth. Accounts payable, totalling $22,472.46, were approved for pay­ ment. It was noted the Brussels Cru­ saders owe $963 in ice time, but hope to straighten the account after fundraising during Homecoming. The cost for the swim team was corrected in the May 14 minutes, to Letters Writers says write Continued from page 4 financial dealings of the family. Many women leave with no credit history in their own name. If you share SWAN's concerns about how these changes may affect women trying to escape violence, and indeed on all citizens with marginal incomes, you can still take action to influence the final form of Bill 96. The Bill passed second reading in early June, and legislative committee hearings have begun in Toronto. Hearings will be scheduled over the summer in Ottawa, Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Hamilton, London and Windsor. What you can do: * Make a submission to the legislative committee. To get your name on the list, call 416-325- 3509 (the office of Tom Prins, clerk of the General Government Committee). indicate $35 instead of $25. An invoice to John McKercher Construction Ltd, totalling $613.27 for leveling a berm and spreading top soil, was approved for payment. about the the following asking that the redrafted to * Contact your local MPP to voice your concern amendment. * Write or fax cabinet ministers amendment be remove the phrase "income infor­ mation" from Sections 36 and 200, and to clarify limitations on the use of credit checks and rental histories. Hon. Al Leach, Minister of Municipal Affairs & Housing; Hon. Charles Namick, Attorney General; Hon. Marilyn Mushinski, Minister of Citizenship; Hon. Janet Ecker, Minister of Com­ munity and Social Services. You can get address or fax numbers from your MPP's office. For more information about the Bill and its implications, or about the legislative committee process, contact CERA at 1-80C-263-1139. B. Savage submitted on behalf of SWAN (Stop Woman Abuse Now). Morris Twp. councillors had no objections to a consent application presented at the June 3 meeting. The application was for the prop­ erty of John and Barbara Kerr, Lot 4, Cone. 4, as it conforms with the secondary plan for the township. The application is for the severance of a surplus residence which will require rezoning to AG4. Kerr also presented a rezoning application with which council agreed to proceed. The public meeting was set for July 8, pending approval of consent by the county, June 16. In discussing a drainage matter, council passed a motion which stat­ ed a letter will be sent to Sandra and Calvin Nixon advising them that the drain connection to Pletch Storm Sewer must be disconnected at its current location and rerouted to the catchbasin. Further to the drainage issue, the Pletch sewer must be resealed, the two tiles must outlet to the catch­ basin, a berm built as noted on the drainage plan, catchbasin protec­ tion installed, a culvert installed under the driveway and the road ditched accordingly. The letter will also state that the road superintendent or chief build­ ing official must be in attendance for the connection to the catch­ basin. All work is to be completed by June 30. A copy letter will be sent to Jack Marks, contractor for the residence. Authorization was given for a survey and easement for portion of the Pletch Storm Sewer at the east end of the lots, with all cost borne by the sewer assessment.- A motion was passed to draft a drainage policy which would require a drainage plan for lots in ah urban area, prior to issuance of a building permit. An agreement would have to be entered into with the township which would allow the township to install a drain, with costs covered by the landowner, if drainage is not installed by owner. The Village of Brussels will be notified that cardboard from the IGA is being sent to the landfill site and not recycled. A request will be made to improve the situation. ANNOUNCEMENT Elliott Insurance Brokers Ltd. would like to congratulate Rhonda Stadelmann on attaining her broker license. Rhonda joins Barb, Terri, along with John and Rick as licenced insurance brokers to serve your needs. 1992 - 1994 Conestoga College General Business Course. 1994 - 1997 Elliott Insurance Customer Service Rep. June 1997 Elliott Insurance Brokers Ltd. Licenced - R.I.B.O. Registered Insurance Broker Ontario Elliott insurance brokers ltd. Blyth 519-523-4481 Morris council supported a sug­ gestion from Exeter which request­ ed all local councils be invited to a strategic planning session of a one- tier restructuring option. Council said they were not in favour of a one-tier road system or a study for one-tier county restructuring. Councillors said an all-councils meeting should be held prior to a study being undertaken. After receiving a letter from the County of Huron Library adminis­ tration regarding library services, council agreed there was a greater need in Brussels due to the closure of the Belgrave branch. A letter will be sent advising of council's opinion. The 1997 budget was accepted with an overall increase of two percent. The Bank of Montreal, Wingham was authorized to collect property taxes for the township and a tele­ phone banking system was entered into with the bank. The Huron County 4-H Clubs Association received a $50 dona­ tion from Morris. Council agreed to support Turn­ berry Twp.'s 140th anniversary cel­ ebration with a $30 ad in the Wing ham Advance Times. There were no objections from council regarding a request from the Gamiss family to place a plaque and tree at Gamiss Bridge. Ken Shortreed will be asked to pull floats, with his horses, in the Brussels and Tumberry parades. Multiple sclerosis can cause loss of balance, impaired speech, extreme fatigue and double vision. Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada 1-800-268-7582 Rhonda Stadelmann is now available to provide insurance quotations for your home, auto, business or farm