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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