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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2000-07-12, Page 8PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 12, 2000. FROM BELGRAVE Congrats to the winners Congratulations to the Belgrave Community - what a memorable time for the millennium and indeed the year. The Belgrave Community Millennium Celebrations Committee, along with many local individuals and organizations hosted an exciting family fun-filled week­ end June 23-25, 2000. Activities geared for the entire family were well attended. Parade results are: family/iine float, first, I Oth of East Wawanosh, second, Fifth of Morris; commercial float, first, Maple Ridge Farms, sec­ ond, Blyth Threshers; horse and hitch, first, Shirley Bell; vintage vehicle, first, Chamney’s, second, Joe Freeman; antique machinery, first George Marklevidz, second, Grant Vincent; theme float, first E.W Sanitation Department, second, Donnybrook 2-Holer; decorated bicycles, first Nicole and Jenna Pletch; service/organization, first. Wingham Town Council, second, Gord’s Old Tyme Music. Toilet bowl challenge winners were: race number one, owner/oper- ators, first, Mamoch Queen Heather Shiell, second, Whitechurch Royal Flush, Neil Edgar; race number two, ladies only, first, Joyce Thompson on Mamoch Queen, second, Heather Wood and Juanita Arkell on Double Dumper, race number three digni­ taries, first, Murray Scott on Royal Flush. Two other entries were unable to finish due to a fender-ben­ der at the U-tum; race number four, open class, first, Lisa Black on Mamoch Queen, second, Wingham Town Council on Rolling Thunder. Horseshoe winners, first, Keith Elston, Keith Moffatt; second, Debbie Reid, Hank Carter; third, Dave Golley, Cam Cook; fourth, George Warner, Rob Miller. Cake decorating contest results are: Canada Day/Millennium Celebration, first, Sue Richmond, second, Myrtle Pengelly; Millennium graduation, first, Carol McDowell; Millennium birthday, first, Myrtle Pengelly, second, Carol McDowell; children’s category, birthday cake, first, Kgytee Richmond, second, Loretta Thompson, third, Nicole Pletch. PEOPLE AROUND BELGRAVE By Linda Campbell Call 357-2188 Ashley Irwin of Ashfield Twp. spent last weekend at her grandmoth­ er’s Betty Irwin. West Wawanosh applies for funding At the June 20 session, West Wawanosh council approved an application for municipal restructur­ ing funding to assist in the recovery of a portion of the costs to amalga­ mate with Ashfield and Colbome Twps. The costs are estimated at $548,489 with savings of $169,838. Council approved an additional capital expenditure of up to $10,000 for the medical centre on the basis that a suitable rent be negotiated. A trapper will be hired to trap nui­ sance beavers in the township at a cost of $40 per beaver. Council supported a resolution from Ashfield Twp. petitioning the government to put in place a mora­ torium prohibiting the construction of any new liquid manure storage facilities or additions to existing facilities until it has been proven that the environment and drinking water will not be negatively impacted. An amendment was made to the June 6 meeting minutes regarding conditions for a zoning bylaw amendment for Part Lot 13, Cone. 14. It was changed to state a maxi­ mum of seven employees ‘on site on a regular basis’. Council agreed to proceed with the final engineer’s report for the Cook-Leddy Municipal Drain. A motion was passed requesting two representatives be appointed to the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority board of directors for the amalgamated Twp. of Ashfield, Colbome and West Wawanosh for the coming year because of the large area and its border on Lake Huron. Slo-Pitch Ontario qualifier in Guelph, August 18-20 You still have a limited time to be part of the slo-pitch event at the Royal City Masters Games, a Slo- Pitch Ontario qualifier. The inaugural event will be held in Guelph this August 18-20, as part of a nine-event Royal City Masters Games, Cost is $50 per player, or $500 per team. The three-day event, open to men and women ages 35 and up, will include men’s, women’s (30 and up) and co-ed divisions. Teams are guaranteed three games and will also receive registration packets as part of the event. The event, sanctioned by Slo-Pitch Brussels takes 4-1 victory Continued from page 7 off the board. The home team got back in the game early in the second half, tally­ ing one. Hard work by Danica Zwep result­ ed in a pass to Gavin Bowers for a netter. Goalie Lindsay stopped a break­ away on the net, grabbing the rebound as well. Blackhawks edge Team 4 Continued from page 7 the ball quickly. The game ended 3-2 with goals going to Watson and Woods. On July 5 the Blackhawks played against Team 4. McKee started cen­ tre with Watson and Thompson as forwards. Jamee Johnston and Crafts and quiet time Children will be participating in the summer reading program offered by Huron County libraries this year as the Blyth branch kicked off the Wilderness Bound Adventure Found theme with crafts and stories last Tuesday. The programs run through Aug. 22, check local libraries for times and dates. Transition bd. talks After discussing the recycling pro­ grams in each of the three townships, at the June 26 meeting of the Ashfield, Colborne and West Wawanosh Twp. transition board, it was agreed information would be gathered from neighbouring munici­ palities with regards to costs and companies. The costs for the Ashfield and West Wawanosh programs would be compared. Colborne and West Wawanosh Twps. are looking into legislation regarding the municipal election and mail-in ballots. It is the contention that the government did not intend Ontario, is a qualifier for the provin­ cial championships later in the sum­ mer. Sports won’t be the only events planned for the busy weekend. Athletes and spouses will have the opportunity to enjoy downtown Guelph with Black Water Trio with an all-you-can-eat barbecue on Friday evening and Spirit of Sport Street Party on Saturday evening. For more information contact: Paul Aquilina, Royal City Masters Games Manager, Visitor and Convention Services office, 1- 8SPORTFEST, 824-1260 ext 597, paquilin@city.guelph.on.ca. A roller by Evan Ducharme topped off the scoring for the Brussels 4-1 victory. Strong defensive play by Cameron Schlosser and Lukas Beisinger slowed the attackers while Randy Zwep showed great ball control, said Coach Steve Bowers. He was also pleased with the way several players continued through injuries sustained in the first half. Janessa Smith kept the ball out defensively moving it after half-time to Jarod Logan who moved the ball forward to Watson who made great shots on net. McGavin did an excellent job at goaltending. Woods got the goal for the Blackhawks ending it 1-0. the election to be anything other than conventional. Support in principle was given to the new municipality’s assumption of management of the St. Helens WI hall. The board concurred with West Wawanosh council’s approval of an additional $10,000 in capital expen­ diture for renovations to the Lucknow Medical Centre for a sec­ ond dentist. The support was subject to approval by Ashfield Twp. coun­ cil. Staffing numbers and structure were questioned at the June 19 ses­ sion. The board was asked about the lack of outside staff included in the structure such as a chief building official, drainage inspector and land­ fill site supervisor. They were also questioned about the reduced num­ bers for the road crew. Harrold and Company had been chosen at the June 16 meeting as consultants to assist in the selection of staff. At the June 12 meeting a motion had been passed setting out the struc­ ture for staffing. There is to be a clerk/deputy treasurer, treasurer/ deputy clerk, temporary full-time contracted person for bylaw compi­ lation, two administrative assistants, a public works super- intendent, two lead hands and three operators. Costs for the transition board sec­ retary’s salary, expenses and legal “FOREVER YOUNG” Kevin Wayne Rintoul Lucknow: 16 years Patrick David Magee Wingham: 17 years C KILLED BY A DRUNK DRIVER JULY 1994 J “If only” he said - “two words with which all who have lost a loved one must come to terms. ” Lovingly remembered Lovingly remembered by Barb & Corey Rintoul by David, Lynne, Brendan & family & Erin Magee & family Members of MADD Huron/Bruce 519-357-4552 Box 638, Wingham, ON NOG 2W0 recycling fees, in the amount of $2,317.12, were approved for payment. BELGRAVE COMMUNITY MILLENNIUM CELEBRATIONS “PLUNGE INTO THE FUTURE” What a memorable start to the new Millennium and indeed the year to remember! The Celebrations Committee and Community Centre Board would like to express their sincere gratitude to all who helped in any way to make this celebration the success it was. Special thanks to “Celebrate Canada” for “seed money” and promotional material to assist with start-up costs. Also to the Belgrave Service Groups - Kinsmen, Optimist, Women’s Institute, Guiding Units, Community Senior’s Club and all the local churches, your support was invaluable. Thank you to all advertising and financial supporters, Morris Township, East Wawanosh Township, Belgrave Co-op, Belgrave Variety, CKNX, Wingham Advance Times, The Citizen, Paul Cook Electric, Brian Potter f Culligan Real Estate, Dan’s Auto Repair, Kevin Pletch - Coldwell Banker, J. Nixon Insurance Inc., G.Edwards/S. Nixon - RE/MAX, Snell Feed & Supplies Ltd., Bob Wattam’s Backhoe Service, Harold Jardin, W. Wilson, and H. Kerr. Thank you to Mark Hussey, Isabel Campbell - St John Ambulance, John Cull, Kay Roberts, Judy Morton, Elaine & Bill Snell, the Belgrave Premite Teams and the Ladies' & Men’s Ball Teams that came out of retirement. Last, but not least to the Committee and Board Members themselves for without them this celebration would never have happened. Thank you is extended to all of our community as we continue to celebrate Canada’s heritage and plunging into the future.