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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2000-09-27, Page 16PAGE 16. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2000. FROM WALTON It will be a while before we know the results of the Avon Pink Ribbon Candle Campaign which was held on Sept. 23. However, thanks to the ‘good ole boys’ at the Walton Inn, (the breakfast regulars), I sold nine candles in the first hour and throughout the course of the day I sold 21 in all. I was very proud of the men who all agreed that the Morris settles fire call issue The three local fire chiefs, two members of Brussels council and the fire marshall attended the Sept. 19 meeting of Morris council to discuss the billing of fire calls. Morris requested the meeting, stating Brussels had billed for one call outside their area and for two where terms of the fire agreement were not followed. Brussels councillors contended that the situation had been explained in a June 28 letter. After a lengthy discussion, Fire Marshall Les Trowsdale said the fire agreement must be followed. Morris Councillor Neil Warwick and Deputy-Reeve Keith Johnston made a motion to pay the three bills. Reeve Bert Elliott said he hoped the 9-1-1 system would correct the problems. With agreement from Tumberry Twp., Morns will proceed with voter identification cards for the 2000 Morris-Turnberry reject purchase In spite of objections by two of the partners, the Wingham Area Fire Board has approved the purchase of a new emergency van. With Wingham, Howick and East Wawanosh Twp. representatives voting in favour of the purchase, Morris and Turnberry council representatives were outweighed. Wingham Fire Chief Harley Gaunt was also instructed to apply for a federal Joint Emergency Preparedness Program grant which could see the fire board receive $40,000 towards the van. Though word of acceptance may not come until spring, Gaunt said he was confident the board would qualify for the grant. A review of three quotes showed the pre-tax price range from $195,892 to $208,551. Though delivery would not be expected until mid-year, 15 per cent of the price would be due January, 2001. The grant would take the price down to less than $160,000 before DufFs congregation forms youth group Howard and Audrey Hackwell were greeters at Duff’s United Church on Sept. 24. Joan Tuchlinsky welcomed everyone and led in the Call to Worship. The choir sang the baptism hymn Wash. Oh God our Sons and Daughters. Joan then announced that the newly-formed youth group led by Shannon Gibbons and Brad Finlayson had a very successful evening with 16 attending. Joan then called all the children purchasing of the candles was going to a good cause. A big thank you to Helen and Graeme Craig for allowing the sales to happen and to all the people who came in that day and bought a candle. We used to talk about the Walton School as the little school with a big heart. Now it’s the little inn with a big heart!, Mary Humphries is back from a three-day trip to Patterson Kaye Lodge in Bracebridge. Mary went with her good friend Mary McCall from Seaforth and the ladies enjoyed their stay immensely. The weather was perfect the whole time making the lake calm for their boat cruise. There was entertainment at the lodge every night and the food was very delicious. election. Councillors endorsed a resolution from Stephen Twp. to petition the provincial government not to sell the Ontario Clean Water Agency or any Ontario water resource to the private sector. A bylaw was passed to approve the demolition agreement for Lot 26, Cone. 6 and recognize the drainage agreement as a condition of consent. In a report regarding the Blyth Creek Drain, it indicated only hydro-seeding was left to be completed. Maitland Engineering Services will check with Drain Superintendent Gary Nichol about hand seeding. Elliott said he had visited the site and the banks are growing well. The county will be called with regards to a drainage problem on County Rd. 12, Brussels Line, in Walton. taxes, said Gaunt, and it would qualify for the GST rebate. However, Morris and Turnberry representatives were concerned about another major purchase so soon after the new pumper, bought earlier in the year. Morris Twp. Councillor Neil Warwick questioned the need for a unanimous decision. Wingham Councillor Archie MacGowan said there was nothing in the fire board agreement regarding unanimous decisions for capital purchases. Eat right Exercise too Ask your doctor about a healthier you Cl forward for the baptism. Clerk of Session Leona McDonald called Steve and Teresa, Allison and Scott Baan who brought baby Craig forward for the sacrament of baptism. Congratulations! After service family and friends of Teresa and Steve gathered downstairs where a luncheon took place to help celebrate Craig’s baptism. Teresa and Steve were very happy that Teresa’s grandmother, Edna Heath from Fairground, Ontario could make it. Another travellers, Margery Huether, arrived home a few days ago from Ireland She toured the coastlines and visited all the major cities. She said the weather was great and that the people were so nice and friendly. Well, although it wasn’t quite so far away, six Blyth Legion Auxiliary Ladies went on a four-day trip to Niagara Falls where they attended the legion Provincial Convention. Vai Pethick and Brenda Finlayson from Walton and Connie Shiell, Bernice Pierce, Janice Henry and Sandra Elliott from Blyth were those who travelled from this area. Vai said they stayed at the Village Inn across from the casino. Yes they did check out the place once in their spare time. The ladies had a great time. It was agreed that the assessment for the Bowes-Cockerline Drain be split over three years for South Part Lot 6, Cone. 6. There were no comments or objections to a consent application for Cone. A, Lots 1-3, Tumberry Twp. A letter will be forwarded to the county and advised to commence the process for a secondary plan amendment to allow the consent for two permanent residents on one lot and add the exemption for Lot 14, Cone. 9. Construction on Sideroad 5/6, Clegg Line, Cone. 6 will proceed this year. A tender will be let for a grader or truck for snow plowing of Cone. 8/9, Moncrieff Rd., from Nov. 15, to March 31. Five composters will be bought and sold for $40, subject to checking the cost at retail stores. The shares of the purchase price are approximately: Wingham, 36 per cent; Howick, 29.6; Tumberry, 17.8; Morris, 8.7 and East Wawanosh, 7.7. MEETING NOTICE TOWNSHIP OF MORRIS The October Council Meetings will be held on the following dates: Thursday, October 5, 2000 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 17, 2000 7:30 p.m. Good eats Mike Dauphin, foreground and Andy Overholt tended the fryer for the Brussels Legion fish fry on Saturday night. (Vicky Bremner photo) Municipality fills positions Several senior staff have been hired for the amalgamated municipality of Ashfield-Colbome- Wawanosh. West Wawanosh Clerk-Treasurer Liliane Nolan was appointed LHEALTH on the HILL j A Review of activities at SEAFORTH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL HOSPITAL AUXILIARY BURSARY. We are delighted to announce that Crista VandenHoven, a long standing Student Volunteer with our Hospital, was the lucky recipient of this year’s bursary. Crista is off to York University in Toronto; we extend our “congratulations on your being awarded the bursary and send our best wishes for your future.” WELCOME to Tanya Altman, student of St. Anne s Secondary School who will be doing her co-operative placement performing clinical and clerical duties at the Hospital this semester. Tanya is a familiar face having been a Student Volunteer since 1994. Also to Wendy Wagler, Occupational/Physiotherapist Assistant from Conestoga College joining us until December to gain practical experience. We look forward to getting to know both of you and hope you find your time here was well spent. Robin McVicar will be joining our Staff in the position of Housekeeping Aide in early Oct. Welcome Robin! CONTINUING EDUCATION. Hospital Volunteers and Staff will have an opportunity to have all their questions answered at the Influenza Immunization Inservice which will be taking place Mon., October 2nd 2:30-3:30 p.m. Representatives from Occupational Health/Infection Control and Public Health, wili be in attendance to promote and answer questions/concems. Please plan to attend. For further information, please contact Grace Dolmage @ 527-3001. We encourage community members to watch for local information of upcoming influenza clinics presently being planned by your physicians and Public Health. - WOMEN’S HEALTH Cancer Care Huron Health Clinic providing women’s health information and education: Mon., Oct. 2, 2000 Conf. Rm. 2. Everyone welcome. COMMUNITY OPEN FORUM. Huron Perth Hospitals Partnership wants to provide the public with information regarding clinical planning activities. We would like to hear what your perception of the current care in your local hospital? How can we improve? Are there service gaps? Are there services you travel outside of your community for? Where and why are you travelling for these services? What types of care programs do you expect to be provided at your local hospital? If you missed the recent forum in Seaforth, another opportunity awaits at the Mitchell Town Hall, Upper Auditorium @ 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 18th. Why not mark it on your calendar today and plan to attend. SEAFORTH FALL FAIR WINNERS. Congratulations to Elaine Floyd and Janice Morris, winners of the Dietitians of Canada Cookbook, “Great Food Fast”. Now, family and visitors can look forward to even tastier, more nutritious meals when they sit down to dinner in these homes. treasurer. Kevin Cook, Ashfield road superintendent, will be the public works superintendent and West Wawanosh Road Superintendent George Humphries will be lead hand.