Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1999-09-15, Page 9Taking a swing THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1999. PAGE 9. Thank you The slo-pitch team A Few Good Men hosted a fundraising ball tournament this weekend, with proceeds totalling $3,200 going to Jesse’s Journey, in which John Davidson, (front left) walked cross country to raise funds for the muscular disease which struck his son Jesse. Team member Greg McClinchey made the presentation. Also pictured, from left: Amanda Anderson, Marg Anderson, Terry Greidanus, Chris VanLoo, Corry Truax, Ben Vanderhaar, Kim Greidanus, Dennis Wilts, Lindsay Anderson, Candice Turner, Julie McNichol, Mark Butcher and Tim Lyons. It was a fun-filled game at Londesboro ball diamond, Friday evening when the CKNX Try Hards took on Londesboro’s A Few Good Men in a charity game for Jesse’s Journey. CKNX radio personality Julie Bullivant takes a mighty swing during the early innings. B elgraveThenewsfrom A Compiled by Linda Campbell Phone 357-2185 Club congratulates M. Wheeler The September meeting of Belgrave Community Club was held Friday, Sept. 3 with a good attendance. President Lome Campbell wel­ comed everyone. Freda Johnston played for the singing of grace. A delicious potluck dinner was enjoyed. Bert Elliott, reeve of Morris Twp., presented Mabel Wheeler with her citizen of the year award from the township of Morris. She was recognized for her many kindnesses to others over the years. President Lome Campbell presented her with a small gift from the club. Congratulations Mabel! Donna Shaw accompanied her two grandchildren, Stephanie and Michelle Viglianti, for a couple of entertaining songs. Arnold Bruce played old time tunes on the violin accompanied by Alf Nichol. Freda Johnston and Doris Michie read humorous poems. Members were reminded about the fall rally at Dungannon on Sept. 30. Registration is from 11:30 a.m. .) - 12:15 p.m. and $5 per person is charged. Zone fees are $ 10 per club. Each club is responsible for a short program. Loma Cook presented the slate of officers from the nominating committee: past president, Lome Campbell; president, Mabel Wheeler; vice-president, George Inglis; secretary, Lorna Cook; treasurer, Laura Johnston; bus trips, Les and Donna Shaw; program committee, Ada Taylor, Arnold Bruce, Kay Roberts, Ross Anderson, Freda Scott; lunch (social) committee: Lois Chamney, Lillian Appleby, Irene Lamont, Ivy Cloakey, Jane Grasby, Mary Taylor; shuffle board committee, Lome Campbell, Laura Johnston, Ivy Cloakey, Irene Lamont; auditors, Norma Moore, Barbara Anderson; nominating committee, Bob Grasby, Ross Anderson, Loma Cook. Bob Grasby moved a vote of thanks to Lome Campbell for his two years of hard work. The remaining shoot party for September is Friday, Sept. 24 at l :30 p.m. UCW hears poetry tribute The September meeting of the Evening Unit to Knox United Church, Belgrave was held Sept. 7 at the home of Freda Johnston with 17 present. Barbara Anderson welcomed everyone and thanked Fred for hosting the meeting. She opened the meeting by reading, The Things That Count. Louise Bosman and Thelma Pletch conducted the worship using “New Beginnings” as the theme. Scripture lesson was Mark 16: l - 11. Marie McIntosh read her poem written in memory of the late Mildred Yuill, a member who will be missed. The card report was given by Jane Grasby. Two sympathy cards were sent. Barbara Anderson thanked all those who helped with the Over-80 Birthday Party. The UCW General meeting is Sept. 30. The anniversary service at Knox United is Sept. 26 with lunch following the service. The October meeting will be held at the home of Jane Grasby. Doris Michie introduced the guest speaker, Eleanor Ward who recently travelled to Cuba with the UFM field mission groups. They were involved in helping to build a church. She found the people warm and friendly. They have suffered greatly since the collapse of Russia. She gave her general impression of home life and conditions on the streets. Their ration consists of mainly beans and milk. Louise Bosman conducted a contest for everyone. Hullett agrees to grant Hullett council agreed to a two per cent per capita grant from the township to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario for the Gas Franchise Defense fund, at the Sept. 7 meeting. Drainage Superintendent Geoff King was authorized to attend an information session on dredging and municipal drain classification. Clerk-Treasurer Rhonda Fischer was authorized to attend the Municipal Finance Officers’ Asso­ ciation annual conference, Sept. 22- 24, in Mississauga. All of council, along with Fisch­ er, will attend the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing annual conference in London, Nov. 26. A bylaw was passed regarding the erection of stop signs. Dan Haak will be asked to pay $150 per top for 149 trees at Part Lot 13, Cone. 2 and the tops are to be moved by July 30, 2000. Support was given to a resolution from Saugeen Shores asking the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Minister of the Envi­ ronment and the Minister of Agri­ culture, Food and Rural Affairs to put in place the necessary regula­ tions to ensure monitoring and enforcement of intensive livestock operations in order that rural municipalities have the necessary controls to effectively safeguard the municipality from environmental concerns. A resolution from the Twp. of Severn was also endorsed. It peti­ tioned the Minister of the Environ­ ment to reinstate appropriate levels of funding for water and sewer infrastructure work to assist munic­ ipalities in ensuring that the provi­ sions for safe drinking water and adequate sewer treatment are with­ in their financial means. Bills and accounts totalling $1 19,381.01 were approved for payment. Ice in, Sept. 27 Continued from page 8 Pryce was instructed to place a tender ad for snowblowing at the BMG arena for the 1999-2000 winter season in the September 23, 1999 edition of The Citizen. McArter indicated that the ice will be ready for Sept. 27. George Langlois reviewed an idea concerning the prospect of advertisement being placed around the boards at the BMG arena. The recreation board would purchase the “case” to hold the sign at a cost of $200. The advertiser would sign a four-year contract for a total cost of $500 to be billed over the four years. The advertiser would also be responsible for having their own sign professionally made. Tt-ie news from ondesboro Compiled by June Fothergill Phone 523-4360 Forward into the Sea, sermon topic Greeters at church on Sunday, Sept. 12 were Betty Dale and Genevieve Allen. Ushers were Thelma Dougherty and Jack Lee. The sermon topic was Forward into the Sea. The flowers in the church were in loving memory of John Sanderson, placed by Bob and Sylvia Trick. June and Ted Fothergill attended a 40th anniversary supper at the home of her sister, Marion and Jack Simpson of Wingham. The guests of honour were her younger brother, Jim and Dorothy Marks of Wingham. FORM 9 SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC AUCTION The Corporation of the County of Huron Take Notice that the land(s) described below will be offered for sale by public auction at 10:00 o'clock in the fore noon on the 5th day of October, 1999 at Huron County Court House, 1 Court House Square, Goderich, ON N7A 1M2 Description of Land(s) 1. Part of Lot 111 and Lot 112, Plan 192 As per Instrument Number 220185 Village of Brussels County of Huron, Province of Ontario 2. Lot 52, Plan 192 As per Instrument Number 203103 Village of Brussels County of Huron, Province of Ontario 3. Part Park Lot 6, Plan 136 Being Part 10, 22R-1660 West London Rd. As per Instrument Number 251459 Township of Ashfield County of Huron, Province of Ontario 4. Parts of Lot 10, West of Lakeshore Rd. Cone. As per Instrument Number 311916 Township of Stanley County of Huron, Province of Ontario 5. Part Lot 20, Lake Road West Concession As per Instrument Number 303303 Township of Stanley County of Huron, Province of Ontario 6. Lot. 5, Concession 2 As per Instrument Number 276987 Township of Turnberry County of Huron, Province of Ontario Minimum Bid $ (set out the cancellation price as of the first day of advertising) $7,535.45 $2,931.71 $3,189.87 $2354.33 $8,261.75 $18,125.80 All amounts payable by the successful purchaser shall be payable in full at the time of the sale by cash or money order or by a bank draft or cheque certified by a bank, trust corporation or Province of Ontario Savings Office. The municipality or board makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. This sale is governed by the Municipal Tax Sales Act and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount bid plus accumulated taxes and the relevant land transfer tax. For further information regarding this sale, contact: Treasurer, Corporation of the County of Huron 1 Court House Square, Goderich, Ontario N7A 1M2 Personal information contained on this form, collected pursuant to the Municipal Tax Sales Act will be used for the purposes of that Act. Questions should be directed to the Freedom of Information and Privacy Coordinator at the institution responsible for the procedures under that Act.