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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1999-07-28, Page 11THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 28, 1999. PAGE 11. Morris Twp. council reviews bag tag income Morris councillors received a report on the bag tag program at the July 13 session. To the end of June. 20.945 bag tags had been sold and tipping fees had brought in $6,468.37. Reeve Bert Elliott told council of a phone conversation with Ross Procter who was seeking council's support for a one-tier government. A bylaw was passed authorizing the OMERS Pension Plan. As of January, 2001, the fee for OMERS will be deducted from the In Lieu of Pension Savings. A line of credit was accepted from the CIBC. Farm aid deadline July 31 The final tax billings will be pre­ pared with due dates of Sept. 17 and Nov. 19. A cost estimate was received for the construction of a road west of Bridge Motors. The information will be forwarded to Bridge Motors. Road Superintendent Lloyd Michie will meet with the company regarding the matter. Mjchie updated council on the construction of Centre Sideroad When questioned by Deputy-Reeve Keith Johnston as to why the gravel was coming from Cone. 6, Michie said the Jorritsma Pit license was already at its quota. Chief Building Official Paul Josling will be asked to inspect the weeds at the four-plex apartment in Belgrave. Councillor Kevin Pletch said he talked to a rep from Ontario Hydro who is looking into the cost of hydro at the park. General and road accounts in the amount of $215,723.25 and $56,07.94, and accounts for Kins­ men Park totalling $383.78 were approved for payment Pletch advised that Painted Mem­ ories on the Square in Goderich would sell the Disney plates for $35 at a 25 per cent fee. There were no objections to the CNIB selling lottery tickets in the township. Council reconvened July 20 to deal with further business. A court of revision was held for the Keating Municipal Drain, which affects Lots 5-9, Cone. 5. With no appeals received and no landowners in attendance, a bylaw was passed adopting the report. After reviewing the nine tenders received, Jeff Dickson of Maitland Engineering Services recommend­ ed acceptance of the low bid from Ryan Construction. Council accepted the bid of $10,563.04. A motion was passed to have the clearing contractor work through and bill the township for clearing, in lieu of the drainage contractor. Council endorsed a resolution from Colborne Twp. regarding the farm tax reduction program. There was no objection to the secondary plan and zoning amend­ ment of East Wawanosh Twp. dated July 21. Harold Jacobs was authorized to remove scrap from the landfill site at $35 per ton. There were no objections to a liquor license at Lot 10, Cone. 2 for July 24. Johnston, Pletch and Clerk-Trea­ surer Nancy Michie rode in the Goderich Disney parade, in a rent­ ed convertible from Bridge Motors. A grant of $100 was given to the Salvation Army, $50 for 1998 and $50 for this year. Ontario farmers who experienced drastic income losses in 1998 have until July 31 to apply for financial assistance to the federal-provincial Agricultural Income Disaster Assistance program (AIDA) through the Ontario Whole Farm Relief Program (OWFRP). Since early February, $24.8 million has been distributed to 2,470 farmers in need. Ontario farmers who have already applied for assistance should have received supplemental information and application forms in the mail for the federal portion. Producers making an initial application may use the original application form they received in January, along with the supplemental package to apply to both the federal and provincial portions of the program simultaneously. The program is designed to help farmers deal with the unexpected events of 1998, including a serious, worldwide market downturn and severe, but isolated, weather- related incidents. It is available to all eligible producers, regardless of commodity. Further information regarding the program is available by calling, toll-free, 1-877-838-5144, by visiting the web site at www.gov.on.ca/omafra, or by visiting the field offices of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. RYAN CONSTRUCTION LANDSCAPING & MUNICIPAL DITCHING, DOZING & EXCAVATING RR 2, BRUSSELS, ON NOG 1H0 Phone 887-6916 Fax 887-6949 Bulls on show in Seaforth Expect to get a real idea of how top bulls make their mark at this year’s Huron County Holstein Show, Friday, Aug. 13 at the Seaforth Agricultural Park. To best reveal how a bull’s genetics can affect daughters, event organizers have organized a new attraction - a progeny review. Several dairy farmers will be entering cows in this non­ competitive display. The cows will be daughters of two of the Holstein breed’s top bulls: Robthom Integrity, a well-respected superior type sire, and, Second-Look Jolt, Canada’s highest ‘New Class Extra’ sire. The progeny review gives farmers and spectators a chance to see a bull’s genetics are truly reflected in his daughters. It’s valuable information for dairy farmers who often rely solely on genetic indexes and classification numbers when breeding their cows. WaltonI .Ttre news from | Compiled by Patty Banks Phone 887-6156 McCallums greet at Duff’s Pearl McCallum and Paul McCallum were greeters at Duff’s United Church on July 25. Rev. James Murray welcomed everyone and gave the call to worship. He drew everyone’s attention to the arrangement-of flowers placed on the piano in memory of Tennie Achilles who passed away this past week. After the scripture reading Graeme Craig sang, The Picture in Your Eyes a song that he has written for the Plowing Match which has been recorded. Following the sermon, Gloria Wilbee sang, Just A Closer Walk with Thee. It was announced that a bridal shower for Glenda Carter will be on Aug. 30 at the church at 8.p.m. The church will be closed for the month of August and resumes in September. Have a great summer everyone!. People Bill and Vai Shortreed, Fred and Heidi McClure and Keith and Gloria Wilbee and their families spent a week at Pleasant Cove Resort, Pointe Au Baril on Georgian Bay. They had great weather and had fun swimming, boating and fishing. Plus, the display will allow spectators to get a close-up view of some- of the county’s finest Holstein cattle. The very best cattle in the county will be led around the ring as dairy farmers compete for the coveted Premier Exhibitor award. The annual show allows dairy farmers to exhibit their top dairy cows and heifers to win prizes and see how their cattle compare to other breeder’s cattle. Judging the event will be Frank Donkers of Branchton, Ontario. Over 100 cattle are expected to be shown at the show in Seaforth. The show starts at 6 p.m. and is open to the public. 100 fly in On Sunday, July 18, more than 100 Flying Farmers and friends gathered near Ethel at the home of Ontario Flying Farmer President Don Martin for the July fly-in. After a potluck lunch, visitors were welcomed by Ontario Flying Farmer Queen Barbara Rycquart of Staffordville. Guest speaker, Brian Ireland, Co­ ordinator for the Queen’s Bush Rural Ministries, a non-profit interdenominational organization, spoke of his role in helping farm families in crisis. Support in the form of basic necessities as well as counselling is available to those who seek help. He reminded the members of the importance of a friendly phone call or visit to a neighbour or friend who may be Continued on page 15 -ence Lines, Earth Moving, Ditching Foundation dug or buried k. Large and Trim Doze vi Excavator By the hour or contra Greg 519-887-2638 Jim 519-887-6916 THE CIRCUS IS COMING TO CLINTON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25,1999 Clinton Community Park Grounds Sponsored by the Huron Central Agricultural Society Tickets Available at: Between Friends (Sears) - Clinton Winks - Clinton Shipco International - Clinton Bayfield Foodland - Bayfield King’s Music - Goderich The Shipping Store (41 West St.) Goderich Brucefield Variety - Brucefield Blyth General Store - Blyth G T Comer Cafe - Londesboro Nifty Komers Radio Shack - Seaforth Betty’s Thinking of You - Mitchell Show Times TICKETS 4:30 & 7:30 pm IN ADVANCE Adult.........$8.00 Child ..JL... $5.00 ON CIRCUS DAY Adult.........$10.00 Under Child $ 6.00 APPLY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE AGRICULTURAL INCOME DISASTER ASSISTANCE (AIDA) PROGRAM If you’re a farmer who’s faced dramatic declines in income due to factors beyond your control, you may qualify for AIDA. Help when you need it. In Ontario, the AIDA program is being delivered by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. Further information can be obtained at 1 877 838-5144 or at www.gov.on.ca/omafra To contact AIDA administration, call 1 888 343-1064 or visit www.agr.ca/aida ©Ontario Canada