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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1997-11-26, Page 6IF YOU WANT TO BE HEARD, YOU HAVE TO SPEAK UR Joining the Brownies Blyth Brownies welcomed five new members to the troupe, Nov. 18. In back, from left: Corine Falconer, Jenny McDonald and Elizabeth Boone. In front, from left: Caileigh Purcell and Whytni Ritchie. McLellan wins Morris seat Nine days after the municipal elections, Morris council candi­ dates finally know who will fill the seats. When two candidates, incumbent John Duskocy, and newcomer Edna McLellan tied with 278 votes for the third and final seat, a recount was required. After new numbers left the two candidates tied at 279, a lot was drawn with McLellan making the successful selection. Newly-elected Neil Warwick, who captured 284 votes and Melody White, with 248 (246 orig­ inally) votes, were also included in the recount. Morris council finishes business At the last regular meeting of the term, Morris councillors finished up business, Nov. 18. Council confirmed for Murray Fischer, owner of Lot 26, Cone. 6, that if the two parcels of land reverted to one ownership, the bam could be used for livestock. A bylaw would be required. A bylaw was passed to confirm agreement with Tumberry Twp. for the sharing of road services. Councillor John Duskocy report­ ed that a drain in Walton had been unplugged and will be watched over the coming year. Duskocy also suggested an agreement be worked out with Blyth for the sanding of Cone. 9/10, near the village. Roger Somers was hired as a part-time snow plow operator, from Nov. 29 to March 31. Support was given to the position taken by the Town of Exeter which asked that money saved from the teachers’ strike be returned to the taxpayers. A $50 gift certificate from JJ's Continued on page 19 PD days could be converted Continued from page 1 The Ministry of Education and Training will be advised through development days in the elemen- sutxnission of a revised school tarv panel be converted to instruc- calendar reflecting these and any tional days. additional changes required. Letter to the editor This is your opportunity to have your say on Canadian unity - on Ontario's role, and Canada's future as a nation. In the days ahead, watch for your copy of Ontario Speaks: A Dialogue on Canadian Unity. It includes a brief questionnaire asking you for your opinion on ways to keep Canada united and strong. We need your responses by December 15, 1997. They will be included in a report to be released in the spring. You have five different ways to have your say: 1. Mail back your completed questionnaire to us postage-free. In the case of a postal service disruption, you can return it to your local MPP’s office. 2. Fax it to us at 1-888-258-1940. 3. Call us at 1-800-695-4045 to answer our questionnaire by phone (TTY: 1-800-263-7776). 4. Visit our Web site at www.ontariospeaks.com to reply to an online version of our questionnaire. 5. Call your Member of Provincial Parliament. For information on how to reach your MPP, call 1- 800 -668 -2727 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday (In the Greater Toronto Area, call 416-321-3000). Please note a postal service disruption could effect delivery. If you would like to obtain a questionnaire quickly, contact your local MPP Continued from page 4 2. Parental involvement helps cut costs. 3. Specialty schools in conjunction with industry will teach and train our students. Reform does need to take place. May we never be a society that does not continually look for ways to improve and change. Please let us remember to take all our children into consideration. Margaret Dykstra BUY THE POUND/MERCANTILE Is open Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Bake a sweet treat for the holidays - we’ve got lots of Christmas Baking Supplies Free in-town delivery Free out-of-town delivery over $25.00 Complimentary hot apple cider Queen St., Blyth 523-9825 Aussi disponible en fraiqais. Veuillez appeler votre depute provincial For a copy of the questionnaire in French, Chinese, Portuguese, Italian or Oji-Cree, please call your MPP. ® Ontario Ontario: Start talking. We’re listening.