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THE EDITOR,
In response to orchard "slaughter"
last week I feel the need to voice my
opinion.
As the writer wrote of how she
wept for the orchard because of
memories, etc. I need to ask the
question, if it meant that much to her
why did she not purchase the
orchard herself? The Maitside
Orchard has been for sale for years
and anybody had the opportunity to
buy it.
The writer wrote about how it had
been in her family and of all the
sentimental value the orchard holds.
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would also have received a call from
the environment ministry.
Lloyd Michie, who as the public
works co-ordinator is responsible
for Morris-Turnberry's two water
systems in Belgrave confirmed that
he also, had been contacted by the
ministry on Wednesday.
He said that the health unit had
just finished taking a second set of
samples from the Belgrave system
and that they should have results
before Monday. Michie added that
he had no reason to expect any
problems either with the raw or
treated samples being tested.
Both communities treat their
water supplies according to the strict
guidelines that have been in effect
since the Walkerton tragedy. The
chlorination times and levels used
are sufficient to kill E. coli bacteria
Continued from page 1
The other was a recommendation
that "the Avon Maitland District
School Board direct admin-istration
to draft a policy on budget
development and implementa-
tion."
According to Brown, policy
committee chair, the
recommendation inspired much
discussion at the committee level
after being brought forward by
Smith.
"It was trustee Smith who brought
it forth, along with a number of
Recently the slaughter house on the
edge of town has been purchased
and yes I myself have sentimental
attachment there as it was part of my
family's business and although it is
not a slaughterhouse anymore I am
quite pleased that somebody has
found use for it.
I am of the understanding that
when you purchase a piece of
property, house or business you can
then do what you please with it.
Yes, many things in life hold
special meaning to many people but
does that mean nothing can ever
change? Everything in life
if it should be present.
Steffler said, "The problem as I
understand it is the lab did a first test
and when it was negative did not do
other tests that the province says it
should have." Michie indicated his
understanding of the problem was
similar.
There appears to have been some
disagreement between the lab and
the ministry as to just what
methodology was to be used. A
spokeperson for MDS said, "We
have a bit of confusion around this."
Both Michie and Steffler
emphasized that they do not believe
there is a problem with the water in
either community.
Steffler said, "We have always
been informed if there was a
problem and I don't think anything
has ever been held back from
us."
other possibilities, but this was the
one that really stuck out for us,"
Brown commented.
He added that part of such a new
policy might be the mandated
formation of an ad hoc committee of
administration and trustees in the
weeks prior to the development of
the budget.
That's something which is being
done this year in accordance with a
recent board resolution, and was
expected to begin in the days
following the meeting on June
11 .
eventually changes. Last week we
read of the municipal building going
to be torn down and that itself is a
piece of Brussels history. Eventually
all good things must come to an end.
I like to refer to it as the circle of life.
The writer also spoke of weeping
for the purchaser of the property for
the greed of the almighty dollar. The
purchaser of the property employs
many families and maybe he is just
creating new memories for his
children and grandchildren. He is
trying to make a living and giving
many other people the chance of
making a living as well.
The memories you have of the
orchard I hope you will always have
and I hope you will always see the
beautiful apple trees even though
they are not there, just as I see Taffy
and Cracker my pet horses outside of
the slaughterhouse. Even though
they're not there, they are where
they should be, in my heart.
Sincerel y,
Chantelle denDekker.
Congratulations to John and
Nancy Vanass on the birth of their
first grandchild, Ethan Jonas Scott,
son of Prentice and -Jennifer Scott.
Ethan is the great-grandson of
Wilfred Strickler of Brussels.
There will be a euchre party at the
Cranbrook Hall this Friday, June 21
at 8 p.m.
With our gratitude
Blyth Fire Chief Paul Josling, right, accepts a cheque in
gratitude for the department's assistance during the recent
jamboree campout. Presenting the cheque was Bill
Simmermaker, chairman of the Barn Dance Society
campout and Shirley Russworm, president of the Society.
Thanks also went to Huron Tractor for use of a forklift, the
Thresher Association for the use of the building and to
Manning's Building Supply for help. (Staff photo)
PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 2002.
Letter to the editor
Writer voices opinion
Michie confident sample OK
New policy might be mandated