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The Citizen, 2002-05-01, Page 13• Signed inomento Friends and family were encouraged to sign this framed print at a recent fundraiser for Jason Badley. Jason was severely hurt in an auto accident some months ago and the event at the BMG centre was intended to help him deal with added expenses. (David Blaney photo) AT TEEM FARM! We've been growing your plants since 1981 and will proudly continue to do so. Come visit the areas largest selection of plants under one acre of clean, well laid out and attractive, greenhouse space. Yes we have 30 colours of impatiens and marigolds but we also have many of the new varieties including the Waves and dragon wings begonias and proven winners. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 2002. PAGE 13. Former Waltonite Christine Lee became the proud grandmother of twin boys on Tuesday. Son Jeremy and wife Stephanie welcomed tiny fellows Bryce and Ezra into this world at London's St. Joseph Hospital. Mom and babies are doing well and hope to be home in Stratford in several weeks. Gerald Watson is home and D. Baan greets Members and friends of Duff's United Church were greeted Sunday morning by Don Baan. The fifth Sunday of Easter was an opportunity to explore the diaconal ministry through music, words and experience. Joan Tuchlinsky was joined by Nancy Corrigan to share in the worship leadership. It was an interactive service which included the passing of the prayer towel. Participants were invited to say a prayer quietly or out loud as the towel was passed throughout the pews. Each person was also invited to pour water into the bowl and say their name out loud during the call to worship. The scripture reader was Jeff McGavin. The announcements included an insert from the Catholic church concerning World Youth Day and Days in the Diocese to be held July 23 - 28 in Toronto. There is a need for more host families for billeting in our area as 150 pilgrim youths will be here from July 18-22. If you are interested in helping or for more information call Agnes Schell 887-6446 or Marianna Ryan 527-0279 or check it out at www.wyd2002.org Next Sunday, May 5 is Bearing Faithful Witness service. There will ,be an opportunity to discuss and give suggestions about the Revised Proposed Statement after church led by Brian Black. The new ushers for May are Ken McCallum. Lavern Godkin and Doug Fraser. The W.U.C.C. meeting is tonight May 1 at 8 p.m. with the topic Old Favourites. Continued from page 1 provisions for NMPs would allow the municipality to exercise some control. Another audience member, Jim Macintosh, asked if it was the intent of the bylaw to regulate agriculture or benefit all society. He went on to say that if the intent was to benefit all, then the farmer should receive some financial help from government for the NMPs which can cost several thousand dollars to prepare. Others mentioned that they were, worried_ that the added cost might deter young people from entering farming. Charles Regele, president of the Huron Federation of Agriculture said that while the federation supported the bylaw they were asking that Rill $1 contain recovering from his eye surgery and welcomes visitors. He has had several visitors lately from across the water, Germany and Holland, who have read about Snoop, the 42 pound fat cat. They have learned about the Guiness entrant either through the Internet, or friends' in Goderich have brought them round. Although Snoop is on a diet, he is still 38 pounds and the size of a small footstool. Gerald welcomes anyone to visit his famous cat and him. Staying with Martin and Catharine Baan is Catharine's brother's son, Case and wife, Annie Vandervelden. They are from the Province of Gelderland, Holland And will be here for two weeks. Just passing through at lunch time on Thursday was Walton friend Mandy Hadenko. The Lee family and other friends gathered at the Walton Inn for lunch and a quick visit with her. Mandy is at Lakehead University at Thunder Bay pursuing her Master's degree. Catching up with a family dinner and visit was the Stevens family at the home of Leona McDonald. After having lunch in town, Robert and Marg Stevens, Ken and Peg Rogerson and Murray Criche and Leona returned to the farm to catch up with everyone's news. The Walton Hall was full on Tuesday evening as the Municipality of Huron East hosted a public meeting concerning a proposed manure management bylaw. There were plenty of area farmers on hand to listen to the proposals and ask questions. The Walton Little School students were busy learning about the letter Z with the help of a raccoon puppet named Zena. They were celebrating the completion of the alphabetbook The work of council cost North Huron taxpayers $68,929.83 in 2001. According to the statement of remuneration and expenses Reeve Doug Layton's total was $13,597.31. Added to his stipend of $9,500 was a meeting allowance of $2,790, mileage and meals totalling $371.60, $690.92 for conference registration and $244.79 for lodging. Among the Councillors Archie MacGowan and Murray Nesbitt were the highest with $10,644.08 and $10,132.63 respectively. Each receives a stipend of $6,500. Nesbitt received $2,340 in meeting allowance, $658.95 for mileage and meals, $334.75 for conference registration and $298.93 for lodging. MacGowan's totals were $3,250, $182.96, $515.14 and $195.98. Next in line was James Campbell provisions for financial aid to farmers to help them comply with the new regulations. One member of the audience suggested that the bylaw, "only missed two things - the squeal and the smell." He went on in a more serious vein to suggest that the issue of odour from spreading manure by addressed. Most of those in attendance seemed to feel the bylaw was inevitable. During the discussion, those in attendance showed more interested in clarification of the proposal than in arguing against its adoption. After an hour or more of discussion and questions the meeting broke up into individual conversations between the members of the audience and officials and politicians in attendance:, _ _ and now will be starting new books and author studies. Many local people travelled to Hanover to enjoy the Grey Bruce singers concert. Bruce McDonald is a member of the group. Marilyn McDonald and family and friends attended, as did Margery Huether, Leona McDonald and Isabel Wheeler. Lots of local people attended the surprise 50th birthday party for Don Dalton, held in Seaforth on Sunday. They enjoyed dinner and a social time together. Some members' of the Walton Women's Institute were at Gorrie United Church on Sunday to celebrate the Associated Country Women of the World service. Rev. Jeff Hawkins led the service. Attending were Marjory Humphries, Ruth Axtmann, Mary Humphries, Brenda Perrie and Leona McDonald. Good news for Helen Brenie concerning her grandson, Tyler Blagrave. He plays for the Dollard Des Ormeaux Cadet Boys team from Quebec in the sport of waterpolo. The team were the Quebec champions and travelled to Vancouver, B.C. for the weekend to compete in the Canadian championships. They did very well on the weekend and lost in the gold medal game to finish as the silver medal champions. These are 14, 15 and 16-year-old boys. Tyler has been 'Slaying for five years. There was a fantastic turnout on Saturday evening for the benefit dance for Jason Badley. A great blend of the .Blyth and Brussels community came to support Jason on his recovery. Family and friends were guests at Wingham Catholic Church on Sunday to witness the confirmation of 50 young confirmands. Attending on behalf of Katie Williamson were Tom, Joyce, Nicole and Sarah Williamson, Kathleen Williamson, George and Marie Blake, Jim, Evelyn and Lisa Blake. Monique, Ryan, Adam, and Emma Baan were off to Stayner to visit with her parents, John and Julia Vanostaayen for the weekend. The Walton Hall hosted a very successful roast beef dinner on Sunday and served over 100 diners. Proceeds from the dinners go to support hall expenses. Celebrating birthdays this past week were Gail Searle, Stan McClure, Mack Webster, Jerry Nelemans, Darrell McClure, Amanda Morrison, Doreen McCall, Shirley Hertlein, Margery Huether, Derick Bachert, Michael Axtmann, Graeme Craig, Paul Humphries, Amy Alcock, Brad Finlayson, Pat Bremner, Marcy McCall, Mildred Gillis and Don Dalton. FROM WALTON Resident feels farmers should get financial help from government for NMPs NH council work costs $68,929 with $8,902.43. His totals in addition to the $6,500 stipend were $1,740, $174.66, $334.75 and $153.02. Deputy-Reeve Murray Scott's total was $8,769.84. He received a stipend of $7,000 as Well as $1,500 for meeting allowance and $269.84 for mileage and meals. Councillor Arnold Taylor received $1,650 in addition to the $6,500 stipend for meeting allowance. His other totals were $101.57 for mileage and meals, $221.26 for conference registration and $84.27 for lodging. The total was $8,557.10. At the bottom was Councillor Jeff Howson, who as the former deputy- reeve received a stipend of $7,000. His meeting allowance was $1,080, while mileage and meals totalled $246.44. The total was $8,326.44.