The Citizen, 1998-09-23, Page 14WThe news from
alton
Compiled by Patty Banks Phone 887-6156
Women attend convention
Running for hope
Students from Walton and Brussels Public Schools held
their own Terry Fox Runs, Friday afternoon to help raise
funds to find a cure for cancer. Kyle Griffiths, left, and
Jamie Diehl of Walton pushed on as the students jogged
their way to more than $500 in funds. Brussels students
raised $95.69.
PAGE 14. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1998.
Parents meet principal
Val Pethick, Brenda Finlayson of
Walton, Janice Henry, Connie
Shicll and Bernice Pierce of Blyth
just got back from North Bay
where they attended the Legion
Ladies provincial convention. The
Wayne Fear and Road Superin-
tendent Lloyd Michie attended the
Aug. 18 session of Morris Twp.
council to discuss a drainage pro-
posal for Lots 6 and 7, Conc. 5.
Council had no objections to the
proposal and Fear left the meeting
with a petition form to be signed
and returned.
Clerk-Treasurer Nancy Michie
was asked to investigate the costs
of fire hydrants after a request from
Wingham Reeve Bruce Machan.
Machan asked that Morris and
Tumberry Twps. share the cost of
four fire hydrants at the Wescast
site on Hwy. 86.
A letter was received from Mait-
land Engineering Services advising
of an inspection of Blind Line
bridge and that the posting should
remain the same.
The Kinsmen Park accounts were
approved for payment in the
amount of $1,568.58.
One half the fee for a minor vari-
ance application filed by Stanley
Jones, 34 Jane St., Belgrave, will
be waived if legislation allows. The
other half was forwarded to the
county.
A special meeting of council was
Brussels councillors received
some bad news at the Sept. 8 meet-
ing.
Clerk-Treasurer Donna White
said that with the closure of Drs.
Hanlon and McGregor's office at
the Medical Centre the board is los-
ing rental money again.
"First it was the health unit, now
this. The board has always been
self-sufficient, but they are going to
feel the pinch I think," said White.
She noted that Dr. Janet Zettel
was no longer practicing in Brus-
sels as of Aug. 31.
*a*
A number of stop signs are being
erected at T-intersections in the vil-
lage.
They are on the south-west cor-
ner of Mechanics and Alexander
Street, at the north-east corner of
Kramer and Maple Streets, south-
west at Queensbury and Burgess
Streets, north-east at Queenstury
and Albert, south-west on CN Road
and Princess Street, south-west at
the trailer park and Stretton Street,
south-easel at Wiliam and Burgess
Streets and north-west at George
and Princess Streets
Yield signs are being erected at
the south-west corner at Ellen and
five represented the Blyth Legion
Branch 420.
Val said that 1,500 ladies
paraded 1.6 kms with 350 colours
being carried. She said they had a
great time.
held Aug. 20 to discuss the draft
county plan.
After a presentation by Wayne
Caldwell and Dwayne Evans of the
Huron County Planning Depart-
ment, council agreed a tour of the
township should be taken to deter-
mine the number of locations to
which the amendment would apply.
A motion was passed to send a
letter to Brenda and Edward Stein
of McCrea Street, Belgrave, that
they are in contravention of a zon-
ing bylaw with respect to the build-
ing of snowmobile trailers on a
VR1-zoned lot. A 10-day limit to
comply with the bylaw was
ordered.
Council was informed that the
Planning Act allows a minor vari-
ance IQ be waived.
A $1 fee will be charged to other
municipalities for the preparation
of tax billings, plus the cost of
envelopes and computer program-
ming.
The drainage report submitted by
Wayne Fear, for North Part Lot 5,
6, Conc. 5 and South Part Lot 6, 7,
Conc. 5, was accepted, pending
approval by the Maitland Valley
Conservation Authority.
***
A cheque in the amount of
$1,000 has been received from the
Ontario Clean Water Agency
towards the alum tank enclosure at
the sewage treatment plant.
***
Only one application, from the
Huron Hospice Volunteer Service,
has been received for the Advance
Funding Program.
White expressed disappointment
that not one eligible group from
Brussels, such as service clubs or
The Ark had applied. She hopes
that some may yet do so.
***
Barmy Tech is creating a village
flag for the 1999 International
Plowing Match.
Following clarification on one of
Meet the teacher night was very
successful with a large crowd of
families attending.
Principal Alice McDowell
introduced herself and the rest of
the staff and the school advisory
members. She thanked Gloria Love
for the beautiful floral
arrangements and thanked Brian
and Shelley McGavin and Chris
and James Murray for the use of
their barbecues.
Congratulations to Nichole
Williamson and family who won
the newsletter draw of The month.
the tenders the lowest of two sub-
mitted will be accepted for the
cleaning of the library carpets.
* * *
A resolution passed to write-off
the taxes on the Homecoming park
as it is now exempt. The amount is
$51.13.
There is also a write-off on land
at the trailer park.
***
The treasure swap and large item
pick-up day has been set for Oct.
27.
***
A complaint was received from a
resident in the area of Fishleigh and
Flora Streets regarding the hazard
at the "blind" corner.
Councillor Greg Wilson offered
to speak with the person to see
what solutions could be found.
***
Grey Twp. is taking fill from the
dump at no cost to the village.
Councillor Joe Seili explained that
it was needed for road work.
"They're covering the costs and it
will give us more room at the
dump."
***
Building permits were issues to
Antoine Ouellette for renovations
She has won a pie from the Walton
Inn baked by Grace Campbell.
The Early Years students have
been busy drawing pictures of their
families. They also spent time
looking at Alphabet books such as
the Icky Bug Alphabet and the
Noah's Ark Pop-Up Alphabet. They
worked on the concept of same and
different.
The Grade 1f2s have been talking
about feelings. They have been
sharing their feelings by writing or
drawing pictures and through
discussions. They have made a fear
in two downtown buildings.
A demolition permit was issued
to Ken Smith for an old shed.
HCPP mark 50th
The Huron County Pork
Producers celebrate a golden
milestone this year as they
recognize their 50th anniversary.
There will be a barbecue and
dance on Saturday, Sept. 26 at the
Seaforth Community Centre.
Tickets are $12.50 per person
(children's tickets on request) and
are available from the Directors.
For more information contact
Gary Love, President HCPPA, 236-
4808.
Motion passes
Continued from page 13
Bills and accounts totaling
$125,624.52, were approved for
payment.
***
Authorization was given for
Deputy Clerk-Treasurer Julie
Wheeler to participate in the village
health benefit plan, effective Sept.
1.
book where they were able to draw
their fears. When reading books
they are encouraged to try and
figure out the feelings of the
characters in the books.
Grades 3/4s are doing something
a little different this year. It is
called, USSR — Uninterrupted —
Sustained — Silent — reading. They
do this when they come in from the
noon recess. It is a way to unwind
and relax and get ready for the rest
of the day.
The Grade 4s have been working
on surveys, bar graphs in math.
Through a popsicle graph they
discovered that lime was the
favourite flavour, followed by
orange. Banana was the least
favourite.
The Terry Fox run was a great
event on Friday with many families
joining in on the running, walking
and jogging around the school
grounds. Around $500 was raised
for the cause.
The students received stickers for
their Terry Fox certificate and
buttons and book marks were
handed out as well.
laakcerning
Ata**iage
David and Anne Phillips
are pleased to announce the
forthcoming marriage of
their daughter
Nancy Patricia Anne
to
Brian Stanley Alexander
son of
Robert and Joyce Alexander
Ethel, Ontario
The wedding will take place
on Saturday,
September 26, 1998 in
St. Andrews-Chalmers
Presbyterian Church
Uxbridge, Ontario
leafizenting
Atafttiage
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Black
and
Mr. and Mrs. Peter
Vandevyvere
wish to announce the
forthcoming marriage
of their children
Dianne Marie Black
and
Christopher Lee Malskaitis
Saturday, Oct. 3, 1998
Help share their special day at
an open wedding reception
at Brussels Community Centre
9 p.m.
Morris Twp. considers
Wescast fire hydrants
Maple Streets, south-west at Jack-
son and Fishleigh Streets, north-
east at Cypress and Princess Streets
and south-west at Cypress and
Albert Streets.
The existing stopsigns will be
removed from the south-east and
north-west corners of Queen and--
Stretton Streets and a new one will
be installed on the north-east cor-
ner.
Brussels council briefs
Drs. leave, Medical Centre losing money