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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2003-04-30, Page 11FROM BELGRAVE NH says no to funding request By Mark Nonkes Wingham Advance-Times Wingham’s most popular tourism festival was denied financial support from North Huron council last week. The Ontario Open Country Singing Contest stood before council Tuesday evening asking for $15,000 in assistance to be spread over three years. “When hundreds of visitors come here there is an obvious ripple effect and economic benefit,” said Jack Gillespie, chair of the contest. The request was the second time the committee had stood before council within the last two months. At a March 24 health, social and cultural committee the delegation asked council to forgive rental fees for the complex’s arena floor and Wingham’s campground from previous years. The group also asked for assistance in whatever other means available. While council pledged staff assistance, they turned down forgiving rental fees totalling about $13,000. At the Tuesday, council was asked to consider donating $5,000 for the next three years. Gord Baxter, chair of the finance committee, said the committee’s annual payment to the township is approximately $3,000 for complex rental fees and camping charges. The committee proposed that we continue to pay those charges. “We appreciate that council does not wish to waive these fees and so set a precedent,” Baxter said. “Our grant proposal avoids this difficulty, while providing short term support during a critical period in our development.” After the group left council discussed the presentation. “The Open Country Singing Contest is not going to help me in East Wawanosh,” said Councillor Jim Campbell. Citing budget concerns, Howson said he didn’t think they would be able to find the extra money this year. “We’re going to be a long time getting our money back,” Howson said. Blyth-ward Councillor Murray Nesbitt said making an exemption to waive for this group would open a can of worms. “Everybody else pays the full rate,” Nesbitt said. East Wawanosh Councillor Murray Scott said the singing contest has not produced a financial surplus as of yet and worried that money given to them may not be enough to help. “1 don’t like discouraging a Continued on page 24 28 guests attend Belgrave WI meeting The April meeting of the Belgrave WI began with a potluck meal attended by 16 members and 28 guests. The meeting began with the opening exercises. A poem A Recipe for a Happy Day was read by President Isabel Campbell, who then turned the meeting over to Kay Roberts. She read, Call on a Mother and welcomed the guests to the meeting. She introduced six students from East Wawanosh Public School who were the winners in the recent public speaking program, Sarah Young, Caroline McDowell, Greg Dodds, Dalton Delisle, Bailey Bell and Montina Hussey said their speeches. The business meeting began with the minutes of the previous meeting. The financial statement and correspondence were read by secretary Dianna Robinson. Year- end reports were given by Wilma Higgins, education co-ordinator; Gladys Van Camp, public relations and Kay Roberts, financial examiner. The roll call was answered by payment of fees for the coming year. The annual meeting was conducted by District President Wilma Higgins. The branch officers for the coming year are as follows: past president, Isabel Campbell; president, Kay Roberts; first vice- president, Audrey Fenton; second vice-president, Nancy Jardin; secretary-treasurer, Doreen Marks; assistant Coultes; Fenton; Nethery; Van Camp; financial examiners, Dianna Robinson, Norma Moore. Mrs. Higgins installed the new officers into their positions and wished them a successful year. The convenor for the May meeting is Isabelle Craig with a speaker on health and wellness. The district annual meeting will be held on May 26 in Dungannon. secretary, Dorothy district director, Audrey alternate director, Jean public relations, Gladys Windham & Area Palliative Care Services, Inc. dedicated to those... who are living with or dying from a life-threatening illness, or are bereaved. Thursday, May 15, 2003 Dinner and Annual Meeting for Wingham & Area Palliative Care Services, Inc. Guest Speaker: Anne Noice invited back! - a cancer survivor, founder of Wings of Hope, a support service for those dealing with cancer. Dinner: 6:30 pm; Guest Speaker: 7:30 pm; Annual Meeting 8:45 pm Tickets: $10 Call Kathy at 357-2720 or Carol Campbell 357-0883 Place: Belgrave United Church, Brandon Street, Belgrave Memberships fees $10 THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 2003. PAGE 11. Seeing green East Wawanosh Public School received a $1,000 cheque on Monday as part of Toyota’s Evergreen program. The money will be put towards planting trees and shrubbery near a pavillion that will be built in July. From left, vice-president of student council Brandon Kellington, Peter Strickland of Strickland Motors Goderich, school advisory council chair Lila Procter and principal Shelley Blackmore. (Sarah Mann photo) EWPS gets funds Colleen and Dale Lamont of London were Easter Sunday visitors at the home of Jim and Irene Lamont. All were supper guests at the home of Mike, Donelda, Shawn, Chris and Matthew Cottrill. Easter visitors at the home of Les and Donna Shaw were Sharon and Geoff Viglianti, Stephanie and Michelle of London, Carol and Brian Shaw, Mark and Graeme of Kintore, Pam and Richard Gethke, Shawn and Bradley of Goderich and Pauline Richards of Fordwich. Doug and Sue Johnston of London, Rod and Tara Johnston, Meagan, Allison, and Shayne of Lucan; and Shelley Johnston of London were supper guests on Easter Sunday at the home of Freda Johnston. It was also a sixth birthday celebration for Meagan. Doreen and Christina and Emily Roy of Peterborough, Doug and Sheila Cousins, Brandon and Jordyn of Guelph, NanCy, Matthew and Alicia Ball of Hanover, Richard and Anne Catherine, Daniel, and Sarah Anderson of Goderich, all visited with Barbara and Ross Anderson over the Easter weekend. Rob Roy was unable to attend the Easter get-together as he was running in the Boston mara thon. East Wawanosh Public School in Belgrave is one of 89 schools, across Canada receiving a Toyota Evergreen Learning Grounds grant of up to $1,000 or a $2,500 Award of Excellence. A total of $100,000 is being granted to schools to help them start or expand their school ground naturalization project. All 16,000 schools across Canada had the opportunity to apply for the annual grants or awards; this year 163 applications were received. “By transforming concrete school grounds into ones that include nature, the learning opportunities literally come alive,” said Geoff Cape, executive director of Evergreen. “These grants are key to helping schools redesign their play 8 tables at euchre There were eight tables of euchre in play Wednesday, April 23 at the Women’s Institute Hall. Winners were: high lady, Kay McCormick; second high lady, Mary Taylor; most lone hands, Jane Grasby; low lady, Ada Taylor; high man, Allen Edgar; second high man, Harry McCombie; most lone hands, Bill Somerville; low man, Ross Taylor. 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Goettler Furniture) 59 Mill St., Dublin (519) 345-9922 space to provide students with a healthy and safe place to play, learn and develop a genuine respect for nature and each other.” “The partnership between Evergreen Canada and Toyota Canada and its dealers represents a shared commitment to make positive contributions to school grounds, the environment and the emotional and physical development of Canada’s future ... our children,” says Mr. Tomikawa, president and CEO for Toyota Canada Inc. “Much more than a beautification program, Learning students to take responsibility for the environment. It is a lesson we hope they will carry with them forever.” Evergreen encourage Toyota Grounds Eleven tables of snoot were in play on Friday, April 25 at the Belgrave Community Centre. Winners were: high lady, Aileen Leddy; second high man, Jane Grasby; most shoots, Mary Wallace; low lady, June Robinson; high man, Jim Coultes; second high man, George Inglis; most shoots, Dennis Leddy; low man, Evelyn Christensen. The next shoot is Friday, May 9 at 1:30 p.m.