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The Citizen, 1999-05-26, Page 22PAGE 22. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 1999. A clear view Sean Hoegy was at work getting the windshields squeeky clean as the Brussels Grade 8s washed cars to raise funds for their school trip. (Mark Nonkes photo) Hullett council supports resolution from Morris Tuckersmith joins Seaforth, McKillop talks The regular meeting of the Hullett Twp. council was held on May 18. The road superintendent will complete the Ontario Good Roads Association questionnaire on the physical condition, system length and cost to deliver services on municipal roads in Ontario. A water pump and hose is to be purchased up to a maximum of $1,000. Carried. A Bylaw to provide for restriction of the weight of vehicles passing over a bridge was given first, second, third and final reading. Clerk-Treasurer Rhonda Fischer is requesting the law firm of McCarthy Tetrault deliver the Hullett Twp. file #146230-174701 to Barry R. Card, barrister and solicitor. The township will donate five t-shirts to the Blyth Legion Annual Auxiliary Penny Sale. Carried. Council supported the resolution from the Twp. of Morris petitioning the provincial government to implement a “Rural Water Quality Improvement” program. The resolution from the Twp. of Centre Wellington petitioning the provincial and federal governments to bring forward an infrastructure program in which a major portion of the cost of maintenance or replacement of municipal bridges would be funded by the provincial and federal governments was also supported. Council also supported the proposed fundraising letter to be sent to area professionals canvassing for money to purchase a new ice resurfacer for the Seaforth and District Community Centres. The 1999 budget for the Seaforth and District Community Centre with expenditures totalling $333,390 was approved. Councillor John Van Beers attended the site meeting on May 19 for the Cockerline/Bowes drain. Fischer will contact Bell Telephone to hook up an analogue term adapter for a total cost of $230 plus taxes. Council authorized the purchase of 50 polyester flags (36'x60") as quoted by Banner Connections Inc., Lions Head. There were no objections to an application to OMAFRA for a tax class change from residential to farmland for property located at Cone. 13, Lot 21 for the 1999 taxation year. Blyth Decor Shoppe Paint • Wallcovering • Floor Covering Home Decorating Sale \1\ turnhit I? *** ***»«*» IfrOS. *£»*** ** \s\ White 23-00 WHITE 23S-0* .... .......... .........„ -™_——- < Mooft 1 rwuws Fresh Start — Satin Impervo | Aquagio AquaVelvet Blyth Decor Shoppe offers complete installation of all products 523-4840 While restructuring talks are going smoothly in some comers of the county, other districts are deal­ ing with pull-outs and hard feel­ ings. After months of discussion, Tuckersmith Twp. has decided to withdraw from talks with Hensall, Zurich, Bayfield, Stanley and Hay Twps. and join Seaforth and McKillop Twp. instead. Several members of the Munici­ pal Restructuring committee (MRC) expressed disappointment with Tuckersmith’s decision. Although there was talk of voting them into the group, eventually the remaining five agreed it would be best to let the township go. Many voiced their disapproval of the township going against the resi­ dents’ wishes, when an earlier poll Make a Splash at Nature Centre On Saturday, May 29 the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) is presenting Make a Splash! an afternoon of demonstrations and activities relating to healthy streams at the Wawanosh Nature Centre. Beginning at 1 p.m. four stations will be set up along the Belgrave Creek. Visitors will be able to collect aquatic insects, investigate life at the edge of the creek, measure physical characteristics of the creek such as temperature and water clarity, and watch as Ministry of Natural Resources staff sample for fish in the creek and the Maitland River. MVCA staff and special guests will be on hand at each station giving demonstrations and encouraging participants to get their feet wet. “This event is intended to provide visitors with information about water quality in a relaxed and fun setting” said Esther Buck, community education technician with the MVCA. “Participants are i$ Paint a great impression Yours Choose the paint that shows off your style. had shown 62 per cent in favour of the MRC grouping with only 28 per cent looking to the northeast. Tuckersmith Reeve Bob Broad­ foot made the official announce­ ment, indicating stronger community ties, extension of ser­ vices to Egmondville and Harpurhey and a proposed subdivi­ sion, as the reasons. The group of five will continue to look at transition costs and vari­ ous methods to share them. Meanwhile, the central Huron grouping of Clinton and Hullett and Goderich Twps. is sailing along rel­ atively smoothly. A form of representation for the initial period has been determined, with two councillors elected from each current municipality and a reeve and deputy-reeve elected at- large. welcome to visit just one station or all four. The Nature Centre will also be open with displays and information relating to water quality.” Make a Splash is suitable for the 800 attend last year’s jamboree Continued from page 1 said Therrien. The 1998 Jamboree Campout Weekend attracted 800 people. “And we gained 10 members, which we thought was excellent,” she said. This year's campout features all of last year’s fun with some new additions. Friday night there will be an open jamboree for anyone who wants to “play, sing Or dance,” says Therrien. Saturday morning begins with a musical flea market, with vendors offering items pertaining to music for buying, trading or selling. At 9 a.m. there is free coffee, juice, muffins and donuts supplied by WI Goderich Twp. Reeve Laurie Cox said it is hoped that in future elections, the ward boundaries would overlap into all municipali­ ties and help eliminate turf protec­ tion. The new municipality would be a township and run similar to current townships. As a new name, Central Huron Twp. is being considered. A mock mill rate has been set though will not be released until all councils have had an opportunity to look at the figures. However, on average, Goderich Twp. will see a slight increase while Hullett Twp. and Clinton will realize modest decreases, said Cox. An all-councils meeting is set for June 8. After that time, public ses­ sions will be held. whole family and admission is free. The Wawanosh Nature Centre is located north of Blyth, west of County Rd. 4 on Nature Centre Rd. For further information contact the MVCA at 519-335-3557. local business. There will also be a Hayloft Hoe­ down on Saturday from 1-4 p.m. with participants and audience members invited to bring a non- perishable food item as a donation to the food bank. The* Saturday night show begins at 8 p.m., followed by a special guest appearance from well-known entertainer Gordie Tapp, after which there will be dancing. Tick­ ets for the show and dance cost $ 12 or $6 for members. Sunday morning's gospel service begins at 10 a.m. For more information phone the Barn Dance Historical Society in Wingham at 357-3021. Brochures are available at the Blyth Festival Box Office.