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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1999-04-21, Page 8PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 1999. ports Rec. bd. hires pool staff Erom the sidelines A new parade for the new millenium By Hugh Nichol My grand­ father believed three things in life were inevit­ able; death, taxes, and a Stanley Cup, parade down Montreal's St. Catherine Street in May. While death remains a certainty and taxes a necessity, a parade in 1999 is not even a possibility. For only the third time since the Great Expansion of 1967 the Canadiens are not playoff bound and this time there is no excuse. No tie-breaking formula to blame, no strike- shortened season. The Canadiens have simply slid into the lower echelon of the NHL, nestled among the Tampa bay Lightning and the New York Islanders. The Club de Hockey Canadien was established in 1909 as a team for the French-Canadian player and while the organization has always steered clear of any sovereignty issues they remain Quebec's team. As the game of hockey grew in popularity during the Original six years so too did the Canadiens. In an area of stick swinging and bench clearings the Canadiens won with style. They skated faster, passed better, and scored more beautiful goals. So powerful was their offense that in 1956 the League changed the rule that stated a minor penalty had to be served in its entirety regardless of how many goals were scored on the shorthanded team. Creators of firewagon hockey their achievements brought a worldwide recognition to the CH crested bleu, blanc and rouge sweater. Even through the challenges of expansion and the World Hockey Association the success continued while denying other dynasties that could have been, the most notable being the Bobby Orr Bruins of the late 1960s and early 1970s. Lately however the celebrations Morris landfill agreement will end in March In anticipation of restructuring changes Morris councillors agreed at an April 7 session to send a notice to Brussels regarding future use of the landfill site. The landfill current operation agreement will terminate on March 1, 2000 or upon amalgamation with Grey Twp., whichever is sooner. Councillors dealt with the renew­ al of insurance coverage, April 6, when representatives from Frank Cowan Insurance and Sholdice Insurance made presentations. Noting that the proposals were down $6,000 to $7,000 from last year, council accepted the quote of $15,996 plus taxes from Frank Cowan Insurance. Council passed a resolution to petition the government to imple­ ment a rural waler quality improve­ ment program. Allan Bridge, Lot 7, Cone. 1, attended the meeting to talk about the cost of developing a roadway Game one of the 1972 Series, the first ever between the Soviet Team and the top NHL have been fewer and farther apart, the last parade in 1993, the one before in 1986. The French are a proud race and with the recent success of their rivals in Toronto the people's finger is pointed directly at Habs management. By moving to the Molson Centre did they sacrifice atmosphere for revenue friendly, did they lose their home ice advantage? The Forum was a magical theme park, home to many of the greatest moments in hockey. Summit meeting National professionals was played there, as was the Dec. 1975 New Year's Eve exhibition between the Canadiens and the Central Red Army, considered by many to be the greatest game ever. Have they always hired the best personnel available? The Irving Grundmans, Serge Savards, and Rejean Houle's in no way compare to Hall of Fame general managers Frank Selke and Sam Pollock. Selke built a farm system that surpassed all in the 1950s while Pollock was so adept at trading Canadiens excess for draft choices that in 1974 Montreal selected five times in the first round. Pollock's greatest trade for the future was made on May 22, 1970 when he sent Ernie Hicke to Oakland for the Seals first pick in the 1971 Amateur Draft. That selection was Guy Lafleur, who despite all the teams accomplishments, is the only Canadien to have been honoured as the league's Most Valuable Player since 1965. It is this "team" concept that has allowed the Flying Frenchmen to win a championship in every decade they have played and while their record of five consecutive Stanley Cup wins will never be equalled there is renewed hope that the beginning of a new millennium will bring forth a new parade. west of Bridge Motors, which council had previously discussed. Bridge had paid for as much road as he needed in 1981 and didn't feel he had to pul in the remainder of the road. His legal counsel told him he doesn't have to build the road because he had no legal advice at the time of the signing. Support was given to county­ wide OPP policing, predicated on the cost allocation being based on workload/lcvcls of service provid­ ed. The account for Maitland Engi­ neering for the Blackhall Drain was deferred until the report was read, it will be considered in May. A bylaw was passed authorizing the Plctch easement for a storm sewer at Lol 2, Cone. 5. Council will support 50 per cent of Tumbcrry Twp.'s grass cutting costs at Bluevale Pioneer Conser­ vation Park. The regular meeting of the Brussels, Morris and Grey rec board was held April 14. Chairman Alvin McLellan reported that two applications were received for the 1999 pool staff positions and that both applicants will be hired. The pool service and supplies for the pool will be provided by Middegaal Pools and Sports, Seaforth. He also reported that some vandalism had been done at the pool and that the police had been notified. Heather Blake, the head lifeguard gave the board some details regarding registration and swimming lesson dates. Registration will be held May 11 and 13 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the upstairs hall at the arena. There will be four different sessions commencing on June 7. She also pointed out that the Aqua Tots program will be offered in June this year. Middegaal Pools is scheduled to open the pool May 25. The accounts payable totalling $20,881.82 were approved for payment. Local track athletes do well Local F.E. Madill Secondary School students had great perfor­ mances al a Windsor track meet. Kristyn Gerth of Belgrave and Andrew Garland of RR2, Bluevale, placed v^jy well at the annual Lancer Relays held at the Universi­ ty of Windsor. The Midget athletes both took gold in their shot put competitions. Gerth tossed 9.48 metres and Gar­ land , 13.34 metres. To clarify The recognition the Blyth Ban­ tams received from MP Paul Steck- le was also for being runners-up for All-Ontario in addition to being WOAA champions. Morris will advertise for grass cutting at the cemeteries, Ministry of Transportation park and the office. Council will proceed with the purchase of property at Lot 4, Cone. 10, belonging to Gerald Kerr, for $ 1,000, per his request. The lipping fee for old stumps and fence posts will be the same as for construction debris at $100 per tandem load. Road Superintendent Lloyd Michie was appointed back-up per­ son for testing the well systems in East Wawanosh. East Wawanosh Road Superintendent Ralph Camp­ bell will do the same for Morris. Clerk-Treasurer Nancy Michie was authorized to attend the devel­ oper's charges seminar on May 7. Michie will check to see if mil­ lennium grant money can be used for a sign at Belgrave. Council supported a resolution Continued on page 9 The arena manager Murray McArter was approached by the Brussels Public School regarding his cutting the grass at the school this summer (for a fee). The board instructed him to establish a fee and submit it to the school providing rhe recreation insurance policy will cover him to do this. Secretary- Treasurer Shelly Pryce will contact the insurance company to see if the policy covers the Arena Manager to cut the grass at the school. The prospect of the men's fastball league holding their playoff year- end tournament at the Brussels ball And the winner is Locating the winner of a draw prize was easy for the sharp eye of Vince Judge as he called the numbers at the Maitland Valley Foundation's annual charity auction held at the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre, Friday night. parks was discussed. It was decided not to make a decision about hosting the tournament until the next meeting when some more details have been found out. McArter asked to have the Hall Rental Agreement altered. It was changed to include the following statements: No shooters allowed and Raffles for gift certificates only. No bottles allowed. George Langlois advised the board that the Optimist Club is planning to put up a new backstop and some fencing along the first base line at the ball park.