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PAGE 21. N. Huron council told singing contest ends with big deficit By Bonnie Gropp Citizen staff The efforts of a small group of vol- unteers may not have reaped finan- cial rewards, but organizers of the first Ontario Open Country Singing contest held this past summer deem it to have been generally a success. Gord Baxter as treasurer for the event, presented North Huron coun- cil with the bad news at the meeting Monday night. Stating that they ended in a deficit position of some $11,000, Baxter added, "I know this is not a good news report, but from what I've been told for the first time it may not be that bad either." Roads were the main subject of the Sept. 11, public works meeting of the Morris-Tumberry council. A petition was presented to the councillors requesting the paving of Kate Street, Princess Street and Mary Street in the Tumberry ward. A delegation consisting of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Beers, Mr. and Mrs. Foy and Steve Huffman appeared in sup- port of the request. After discussion the council advised the delegation that as this was a high priority area the streets would be added to the five-year plan. The group also requested that the winter snow be pushed over the Foy hill and expressed concern over the curve at the north side of the road, at Princess and Alice Streets. It was also determined that Councillor Wayne Riley would con- tact the police to discuss residents' concerns over speeding in the area. On a motion from Councillor Jim Nelemans, seconded by Councillor Bill Thompson, council approved the paving patch for Centre, Asked to explain, Baxter said that representatives in other communities which have hosted large events had remarked to the committee $11,000 wasn't bad for the first year. Some of them, he said, talked about $20,000-$25,000. "But they've turned it around as events have gone on year after year." Jack Gillespie said Cie committee has looked at what didn't work and are planning some changes. The Thursday night dance, which Baxter called a "disaster", will be dropped. Also, the committee will aggressively approach businesses to secure sponsorships and government for grant funding. There will be pre- Sideroad, from Browntown to Bluevale and Helena Street. At the beginning of the meeting Councillors Neil Warwick and Nelemans had each asked that a road issue be added to the agenda and that these issues be dealt with 'in cam- era'. These issues were discussed when council went into closed ses- sion. *** Byron Ellis, the chief building The Huron United Way announced on Thursday, Sept 13, that it was accepting donations to aid the vic- tims of the terrorist attack in the United States. United Way of Huron Executive Director Bonnie LaFontaine said, "We had received expressions of concern from area residents and they wanted to be able to make donations. Although this is our own campaign time we felt that this was very important." sold tickets for some of the events, Gillespie said and they are looking at partnering with other organizations for some of the meals. "I don't think the committee should take the whole risk," said Baxter. Gillespie said the committee was facing another challenge in the area of volunteers. The lack of them last year was, he said, probably the major reason why some ideas didn't get done. "We were a smallcommittee trying to get a lot accomplished. However, he said, he already has a list of volunteer names for this year which is "encouraging. While the financial outcome was "obviously disappointing" in every official informed council that the issue of Carter Waste Disposal park- ing their trucks on the street at 702 Josephine St. in Wingham appeared to have been successfully dealt with as there had been no further com- plaints. Local residents had previously objected to the noise and smell. *** The water systems in Belgrave The United Way of America has set up a National Response Fund made possible through a generous donation of one $1 million from Williams Gas Pipeline in the U.S. All the necessary IRS and Revenue Canada regulations have been veri- fied. LaFontaine said, "Huron United Way - Centraide will accept and for- ward all donations for the National Response Fund to the United Way of Canada - Centraide Canada", who other respect the contest was a great success, said Gillespie. "In our favour is a greater awareness of the contest." Gary Ballagh said that there were 90 competitors in the contest, with about 14 per cent of these being local. He told council that feedback was "favourable, particularly with regards to the professionalism of the event and with the complex. Adding that the winners in the female and the male categories were from Timmins and Ottawa respectively, Ballagh said he was surprised by how much of the province came to Winghani that weekend. "I think we opened some eyes about this area," were discussed. Proposals will be requested for a hydro-geological study for the well systems, as ordered by the Ministry of the Environment. North Huron will be asked to attend a meeting on Sept. 25 to dis- cuss the issue. *** Mayor Keith Johnston indicated he would be attending the Brussels Fall Fair on Sept. 19. will then forward the donations to the United way of America." Tax receipts for donations of $20 or more will be issued. Anyone wanting to make a dona- tion to this cause should make them payable to the Huron United Way and designate the National Response Fund. The address of the Huron United Way is: Box 458, Clinton, Ont. - NOM ILO. They may be reached by phone at (519)482-7643. he said. Through input he has received, Ballagh has determined that the 2002 event could have even more competitors, estimating 150. Calling the event "high-profile", Gillespie said it is the committee's hope to return to council in December with an operating budget and sponsorship and grants in place. Asking for council's continued sup- port, he said, "We have learned a great deal and are eager to use the knowledge." N. Huron reeve apologizes By Bonnie Gropp Citizen staff North Huron Reeve Doug Layton expressed his apologies at the Monday night council meeting, regarding comments in ,a newspaper article which were attributed to him. The reeve stated that the remark regarding a portion of the property which was "grown up in weeds", was misinterpreted and that he want- ed to apologise publicly. Layton said the intent was that as the landowner was looking for a sev- erance because he was unable to maintain the entire property, it would be better to grant it as a house would be better than having it grow into weeds. Help protect the environment Reduce, reuse and recycle Morris-Turnberry discuss roads at meeting UW accepts donations for U.S. Business Directory