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The Citizen, 1999-05-26, Page 20PAGE 20. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 1999. Voters choose early at advance polls Qualified voters in the June 3 provincial general election may vote at area advance polls in each of the province’s 103 electoral districts on Wednesday, May 26; Thursday. May 27 and Friday, May 28, 1999. Hours for voting at advance polls are IO a.m. to 8 p.m. To be eligible to vote, on polling day a person must be: - 18 years of age - a Canadian citizen, and - a resident of the electoral district. Qualified voters who did not receive a notice of registration card and do not have their name on the voters list may apply for a certificate to vote from the revision assistant located at the advance poll. They may exchange their certificate for a ballot and vote at the advance poll. Advertisements in local daily and community newspapers will give the locations of advance polls. Advance poll locations may also be obtained by contacting your local returning office; at the Elections Ontario website at www.electionsontario.on.ca or by calling Elections Ontario at I-888- ONT-VOTE (668-8683). Persons who ceased to reside in Ontario within the two years before polling day may be entitled to vote under certain conditions. Contact your local returning office for more information. A big thanks Morris council awaits Bev Blair, left, and Donna Longman were on hand at the Blyth Festival season kick-off on Thursday night to present a cheque of $2,500 for the production sponsorship of When The Reaper Calls to director Eric Coates. The play, written by Peter Colley will appear at The Garage Theatre from July 28 to Aug. 29. more golf course info Several people gathered at Mor­ ris council chambers, May 18, to discuss the rezoning of land adja­ cent to Wingham Golf and Curling Club. The proposal would result in the south parts of Lots 6-8, Cone. I rezoned from Natural Environment to Natural Environment-Special Provisions to allow the expansion of the golf course. Architect David Moote explained the project and told council he had met twice with the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority with no negative comments. The new course would be called Echo Golf course and would have an environmentally-friendly main­ tenance program. Natural grasses requiring less water will be recognized, the origi­ nal pumphouse for irrigation can handle the expansion and no water in excess of 10 per cent above low flow can be used from the river. Moote said there had been a bio­ logical review of the storm water and water Hows will not be impact­ ed. An effort will be made to main­ tain water use levels the same as for the nine holes. The reconstruction will not affect the deer in the area. Very few trees need to be cut, approximately 1/2 acre. Many trees are going to be moved and for every tree cut, two or three will be planted. Moote said the infiltration rate would be minimal and there would Voters must register Continued from page 1 voter, to neglect their civic duty to vote is to abandon the concept of a democratic system, and the loss of the political empowerment of the grassroots,” said Laurie. She urges voters to register with Shaw, on a permanent basis. He will be in Goderich on May 28 from 8 a.m.-10 a.m. at St. George’s Parish Hall as part of the advanced polls. He will similarly be at Clin­ ton Council Chambers from 1 I a.m.- 1 p.m. . "Those who wish to get on the permanent voter's list should bring two forms of identification - one with the date of birth and one with their address. It does not have to be be little erosion. A 15-metre buffer will be left created. A detailed report will be prepared on pesticides. Councillor Neil Warwick asked about proposed holes adjacent to the road and the cost of an Environ­ mental impact Study. Land adjacent to the road will not be filled, said Moote. MVCA will work with the club to ensure there are no impacts. The Authority will address sedi­ ment control, water quality and future impact. A four-season study is not required and there are no fill regu­ lations in Morris Twp. The cost of the environmental study could range between $10,000 and $30,000. After re-entering the regular ses­ sion, Deputy-Reeve Keith Johnston said he had no problem with the rezoning providing all MVCA con­ cerns are met and all permits required are obtained. Councillor Kevin Pletch agreed. Moote told council biological studies would take approximately three weeks. When council agreed to defer a decision on the zoning amendment, club representatives said the study would be completed as quickly as possible. However, council did pass a motion stating it was in favour of the proposed zoning amendment for the property providing the Envi­ ronmental Impact Study me required criteria. a birth certificate. Photo id will speed up the process,” said Laurie. Anyone unable to attend either of those dates, can bring two forms of identification to the actual polls and be sworn in and allowed to vote. However, this does not get them on the permanent list. ‘‘Whatever your party policy, however you decide to register, whether you are a student, a tenant, a senior, or someone who has moved in the last few years, please ensure that you exercise your right to a democratically elected govern­ ment and vote for the individual candidate that you feel will best represent the interests of Huron Bruce Riding in Toronto,” said Laurie. ALVIN FITCH Alvin Fitch of Braemar, Wing­ ham, formerly of Howick Twp. passed away on Thursday, May 20, 1999 at Wingham and District Hos­ pital. He was 89. Mr. Fitch was the son of the late Arthur Fitch and Effie Higgins. He was the beloved husband of Mary (Austin), who predeceased him in 1997. He was the dear father of Ruth and Lucien Bouffard of RR4, Cambridge, Merle and John Cousins of Brussels, Earl and Audrey Fitch and Ross and Joyce Fitch, all of Howick Twp. He was the brother of Gladys (Mrs. Ivan) Haskins of Gorrie. Mr. Fitch is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 19 great-grand­ children. Also predeceasing him were his brothers Lyle and Carl. Funeral services were held at the Belmore United Church, where Mr. Fitch was a member, on Sunday at 2 p.m. Rev. Maggie Keates officiat­ ed. Pallbearers were Randy and Dan Fitch, Ken and Doug Cousins, David Smith and Steve Burke. Carrying floral tributes were Don- alda Johnston, Debbie Judhan, Gwen Poyntz, Rose Morris and Wanda Shearer. Interment was in Wroxeter Cemetery, Howick Twp. Memorial donations to Belmore OMAFRA hosts aid meeting The federal portion of the aid to farmers was signed on May 3. A meeting is scheduled for farmers who need assistance to fill out their farm relief forms. The date is Friday, June 11 at the OMAFRA Blyth PS holds track day Continued from page 3 Grade 7 project. These projects are to be completed on June 9. After completing the novel, Phantom of the Opera, the students will be assembling a bulletin board display using the symbols from the novel. They will also be making a comparison of the plot of the novel and video version. The class was involved in many events at track and field. Congratulations to everyone who participated. Recently the class completed a United Church or the charity of one’s choice would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. HELEN DUNBAR MARTIN Mrs. Helen Martin of Tumberry Twp. passed away at Braemar Retirement Centre, Tumberry Twp. on Tuesday, May 18, 1999. She was 86. The former Helen Grasby was the beloved wife of the late George Martin who predeceased her in 1962. She was the sister of Anna Armstrong of Wildwood, St. Marys and sister-in-law of James R. Coultes of Wingham and Winona (Mrs. Ed Martin) of Brussels. She was the dear aunt of Marie and Robert Taylor of Alliston, Audrey and Donald Rae of Guelph, Rita and George Wonnacott of Arva and Ken and Linda Armstrong of Thorndale. Mrs. Martin was predeceased by her parents, Martin and Catherine (Dunbar) Grasby, her sister Marjorie Coultes (March 5; 1999), Ernest and Jennie Martin and Clarence and Margaret Martin. Mrs. Martin taught school prior to her marriage. Following the death of her husband in 1962 she became clerk of the Twp. of Morris until 1976. She moved from the farm to Belgrave in 1962. Visitation was at McBurney Funeral Home, Wingham on Wednesday, 12 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 2 p.m. Rev. Cathrine Campbell officiated. Interment was in Brussels Cemetery, Morris Twp. Memorial donations to the Office, Clinton from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Come prepared to work through the forms in a group setting. Deadline for applications is July 31. Science unit on Flight. As a conclusion to the unit, Mr. Battye visited the classroom to share his knowledge about model rockets. The students helped assemble a new model rocket. The most exciting part of his visit was when they travelled to the fairgrounds and launched a rocket. <$> Medic Alert SPEAKS FOR YOU 1-BDD-66B-15D7 www. medicalert.ca charity of your choice would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. CARMAN BOWES Carman Bowes passed away at the St. Joseph’s General Hospital in Elliot Lake on Monday, May 10, 1999 at the age of 60. Beloved husband of Sheila Riegal of Elliot Lake, he was the loving son of the late Earl and Myrle Bowes of Ethel and dear father of Bonnie, Julie and Lisa Bowes of Toronto and stepfather of Lana and Lyle Riegel. Carman will be sadly missed by his sister Marilyn Guy-Smith and husband Larry of Southampton and their families, brother Tom Bowes and wife Darlene of Listowel and their children. We will all miss his loving nature and teasing ways. He was also predeceased by one brother, two nephews, and one grandson. Funeral service was held at the Elliot Lake Funeral Chapel on May 12 with interment in Woodland Cemetery Elliot Lake. NOTICE A memorial service for Bartholomew Henry (Bart) Vos will be held at the Beattie-Falconer Funeral Home, Tasker Chapel, Blyth Saturday, May 29 next at 1:30 p.m. In place of flowers, a donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation will be appreciated. HURON SUPERIOR MEMORIALS ESTABLISHED OVER 70 YEARS Serving Blyth and all of Huron County MICHAEL FALCONER Beattie-Falconer Funeral Homes & Tasker Chapel 153 HIGH STREET, CLINTON Bus.: 482-9441 Res.: 482-3664 - Evening appointments available