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The Citizen, 2000-07-05, Page 10PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 5, 2000. FROM BELGRAVE McDonnell retires after teaching 31 years WI talks plants The June meeting of the Belgrave WI took the form of a garden tour at Riverside Perennials - the home of Leo and Corry Sanders. They answered questions and were given a gift in appreciation. A business meeting was held at the Hall, chaired by Nancy Jardin. New members booklets and the Home and Country magazine were distributed and the roll call was answered by a favourite flower. A workshop on Herbal Delights will be held in August. There is also a Tweedsmuir area workshop on Aug. 8 at Crediton. Committees were set up for two caterings during the summer months. -OPEN DAILY FROM 9 TO 6- Annuals, Hanging Baskets, Geraniums, Perennials, Lilies & More! | Emma’s Special on Nursery Stock Continues- !• REMEMBER... Potted Nursery Stock and Perermids can be Planted Anytime. Our Perennial Display Garden is a Must to See as the Blooming Bed is Never the Same. Ted’s Tasty Tomatoes are Stffl Available. I i (US*. 1L0 482-3020 By Linda Campbell Call 357-2188 They’re off Despite less than perfect weather youngsters at East Wawanosh Public School wrapped up the school year outdoors with a play day on Thursday. (vtcky Bremner photo) Keeping in time Retiring teacher Carol McDonnell leads her Grade 3/4 class at Sacred Heart School in Wingham through a lummi stick performance. By Janice Becker Citizen staff After more than 30 years of teaching, 26 with the Huron-Perth Catholic system, Wingham’s Sacred Heart School teacher and Blyth-area McKillop considers amalgamation funding McKillop councillors approved a joint application by the Huron East amalgamation group for $ 1,000,000 in expenses from the Municipal Restructuring Fund at the June resident Carol McDonnell has decided to retire. Having started in Grimsby before moving to Petrolia then London, McDonnell days the Huron-Perth board has been very good to work with. “The staff and principal were meeting. The new township expects to realize savings of $150,000 with amalgamation. A court of revision for the always very supportive,” she says. “I couldn’t type when I started.” McDonnell always taught at the junior levels, as her love for teaching was realized through exploration and development, music and art activities. Buchanan Drain was held. Council had received a letter of concern regarding the size of two culverts. After a site meeting earlier in the month, all appeals against the drainage work had been withdrawn, council was informed. The Godkins of South Part Lot 18 and 19, Cone. 13, had concerns about the ditch east of their property. They proposed a re­ shaping if council was agreeable to put an entrance at the line fence. Council passed a motion to install a larger culvert at Godkins’ dwelling and move a smaller culvert to the Reinink property line for a joint entrance after the ditch has been PEOPLE AROUND BELGRAVE Brenda and Wayne Jones and Justin Loring of Huntsville were weekend guests at Brenda’s mother’s Betty Irwin. Margaret and Glyn Wide of Hamilton and Ray and Cindy Nicholson, Victoria and Alexandra, Elmira visited on the weekend with Gamer and Alice Nicholson CHECK OUT OUR... McDonnell took students to the London International Children’s Festival this year where the choir performed Forever Free, a selection about drug abuse. Specializing in the teaching of environmental sciences, McDonnell became involved with the Yves Rocher Foundation which helped establish an arboretum at Sacred Heart School. After 31 years of teaching, McDonnell says it will be very different not preparing for school in August. “I will miss the children the most. They make extremely profound statements. I have enjoyed being in a Christian school.” McDonnell’s love for the arts has carried over into her community activities, being a long-time supporter of the Blyth Festival for the Arts. She also hopes to do some writing in her retirement, advising seniors how to prepare, socially and emotionally for retirement. When not at the computer, she plans to spend time with her four children, new grandson and take kayaking and whitewater rafting trips. cleaned out by the Godkins. Council accepted the tender from Van Bree Drainage and Bulldozing for the construction of the drain at a cost of $33,132.55, subject to confirmation of figures. An application for repair and improvement to the McPherson drain was accepted by council. The tender from Lavis Contracting for paving for the current year at the price of $41.56 per tonne was approved. There were no objections to the rezoning of Lots 21 to 30 RP 311, Walton, Grey Twp., from residential low density to residential low density- special zones. Council accepted the representation formula proposed by the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Continued on page 22 fLAanfc ‘1/ou The Grey Township Firemen wish to thank all the area businesses and individuals who made donations toward their breakfast. Also a special thanks to all those who attended.