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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1998-04-22, Page 21HURON 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 ej..n.r-AV."VP; ....90594,1,...6014./0507.0119V •-4•••,- • , /ffir7,21rfiff; GOODS SERVICES TRADES JOHN H. BATTYE 20 Hamilton St., Blyth ( at Manning's Building Supplies) Tel: 519-523-9311 FLOORING 011 SUNSHINE COUNTRY CONSULTING ACCOUNTING 81 INCOME TA* SERVICES CAMPLFT5SALE Ralph Watson 33 Catherine St., Brussels. ON NOG 1W) Bus.: (519) 887-6011 Res.: (519) 887-6236 PAUL COOK ELECTRIC Home, Farm & Commercial Wiring BELGRAVE 357-1537 COUNTY LINE Pole Contractors Walton 887-6654 Jim Shortreed • TREE TRIMMING- • POLES • BUCKET SERVICE Teeswater 392-8500 Glen Hays CLARK & SON LAWN MAINTENANCE • Grass Cutting •Lawn Rolling • Spring & Fall Clean-Ups • Aerating • Free Estimates 280 Turnberry St., Brussels Jeff Clark (519) 887-9668 Strafford Cemetery Memorials Ltd. SPECIALIZING IN All Types of Memorials and Inscriptions Ross Ribey Seaforth, Ontario NOK 1 WO Tel: (519) 527-1390 THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 1998. PAGE 21. School board rubber stamps stub year budget By Trish Wilkinson Clinton News-Record staff With little discussion or board input, the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) has 'rubber stamped' the 1998 stub year budget. Trustees at April 14's meeting voted to adopt the draft 1998 stub year expenditures budget, for Jan. 1, 1998 to Aug. 31, 1998, in the amount of $78,757,994. "In many respects it has been a rubber stamp for effort for the administration and a rubber stamp effort for the board," Paul Carroll, director of education, said. "It bituaries MARIE ANNIE (BAKER) TURNBULL Marie Turnbull passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side, on Thursday, April 16, 1998. She was in her 78th year. Marie was born in Grey Twp on Feb. 22, 1921. She was the only daughter of the late Selwyn and Hazel Baker. She married William J. (Bill) Turnbull on June 5, 1941 and they started their life together farming on Lot 10, Conc. 15 of Grey Twp. where they lives} for 25 years. In 1966 they moved to their present location on the edge of Brussels where they continued to farm until they retired in 1984. Marie took an active role farming alongside her husband. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed a busy life working with her crafts, and being involved in many community organizations. She was a member of the Rebekah Lodge, UCW, Women's Institute and Brussels Fall Fair. Marie is survived by her dear doesn't require development, it only requires that the board passes it through." Carroll said that the money was revenue guaranteed to the board by the province earlier in the year. He added that the short year, or stub year budget was necessary since the government is altering the fiscal year of the school board from a calendar year basis to one that corresponds with the school year. "In order to make the change school boards will operate on a short year or 'stub year' from Jan. 1, 1998 to Aug. 31, 1998," Carroll said in his action report. Trustees expressed disapproval at husband Bill, daughter Marion and her husband Ron Uhler of Burlington, Barb and her husband James Fritz of RR 2, Brussels_and daughter Shirley of Orillia. She will be lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Patti and Jeff Parnell, Jeff Uhler, Tim and Lisa Fritz, Kim and Ron Strome, Steve Fritz, Greg Fritz and his friend Jill Camochan. Marie is also survived by her mother-in-law Jennie Turnbull, brother-in-law Jack Turnbull and his wife Marion of Seaforth, sister- in-law Dorothy Lawless and her husband Doug of Burlington and Helen Habkirk of Ingersoll. She was predeceased by her parents and a brother-in-law George Habkirk. Visitation was held at Betts Funeral Home, Brussels on Saturday from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. A Rebekah service was conducted by Morningstar Lodge #315 on Saturday evening. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. James Murray from the funeral home on Sunday, April 19 at 2 p.m. A gracious eulogy paying tribute to Marie's life was given by Doug Lawless and Kim Strome. Soloist Donald McDonald sang a beautiful song How Great Thou having to pass a budget they had little influence on, but noted that predetermined figures and time restrictions left them few options. "I know to some extent our hands are tied," Trustee Atje Tuyten said. "But it's frustrating to endorse a budget that because of time Maintenance of McKillop Twp. roads was a main topic for discus- sion at the April 7 meeting of coun- cil. Art, accompanied by Donald Dunbar. Honorary pallbearers were Betty Strachan of Cambridge, Lauraine Struch of Belleville, Jean and Gord Glazer of Grand Bend, Audrey and Bruce McLean of Seaforth, Myra Edgar and David McKenney of Mooretown. Pallbearers were grandsons Jeff Parnell, Jeff Uhler, Tim, Steve and Greg Fritz and Ron Strome. Flower bearers were Patti Parnell, Kim Strome, Lisa Fritz and Jill Camochan. Interment at Brussels Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Brussels United Church and Community Care Access of Huron County. MICHAEL "TYLER" WILSON Tyler Wilson passed away suddenly at Clinton Public Hospital as a result of an ATV accident on Sunday, April 12, 1998. He was in his 14th year. Tyler was the beloved son of Linda (Walden) and Ross Wilson both of Blyth. He was the dear brother of Wesley and Tara at home and loving grandson of Mary Walden of Blyth. restraints we had little or no impact on whatsoever." In a brief presentation before the board voted to adopt the draft budget, Marilyn Marklevitz, superintendent of business, reminded trustees that finalization of the 1998 estimates cannot yet be completed. She noted that after A tender from Donegan Haulage, for 24 imperial tonnes of mainte- nance gravel was accepted at a cost of $66,549. Tyler was predeceased by his maternal grandfather Mr. Wm. Lloyd Walden and paternal grandparents Jack and Cora Wilson and a dear aunt, Donna (Walden) Cunningham. Left to mourn his passing are his aunts and uncles, Garth and Dianne Walden, Blyth; Gary and Rachel Walden, Clinton; Brian and Bev Walden, Blyth; Linda and Len Wilson, Clinton, 11 cousins and good friend George Reinnink and family. Tyler was known for his zest for life, quick wit, humour and contagious laughter. He brought joy and happiness to all around him. Arrangements were entrusted to the Beattie-Falconer Funeral Home "Tasker Chapel", 129 Queen St., Blyth. A memorial service was held Wednesday, April 15 at 2 p.m. at the Blyth United Church officiated by Rev. Stephen Huntley. A touching memorial service was held at Blyth Public School, 2:30 p.m. Friday, April 17 by fellow students. Donations to the Blyth Public School, cio Avon Maitland District School Board, Blyth United Church memorial fund or charity of one's choice would be appreciated by the family. administration receives the official format and calculations from the Ministry of Education and Training, these specific details may mean small changes in expenditures in order to achieve a balanced budget. "We will require some minor adjustments," Marklevitz said. Da-Lee Dust Control was award- ed the tender for calcium chloride at a cost of $207.33 per flake equivalent tonnes. Jennifer Siemon was hired as gravel checker. Tile 'drainage loans, totalling $51,000, were approved. There were no objections to repair work for the Murray-Lamb drain in Hullett Twp. or the South Beauchamp drain in Grey Twp. Council endorsed a resolution from Wingham council, reaffirming their preference for two-tiered gov- ernment. McKillop talks road work Doane Raymond tt. 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