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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2006-07-20, Page 2By Betty Graber Watson Calf 887-6236 887-9231 LAWN QUESTIONS? Organic Programs 4ff2i Available ACCREDITED 524-2424 -Trust the Professionals - 404 Queen St., Blyth 519-523-4792 541 Turnberry St., Brussels 519-887-9114 Graduation In February 2006, Thomas Baker completed his apprenticeship to become an Agricultural Equipment Technician at Fanshawe College. In May 2006 he completed his Certificate of Qualification as an Agricultural Equipment Technician with interprovincial standards in Canada. Thomas would like to give special thanks to Jeff Smith and the staff of Midwestern Equipment Ltd. of Listowel for supporting him through his apprenticeship. Thomas is currently working at Huron Tractor in Mitchell. Way to go Thomas! Love Dad, Mom, Sara, Emily and Isaac. FROM BRUSSELS WINGHAM & DISTRICT HOSPITAL HIGHLIGHTS "Excellence in Rural Health Care" CHOLESTEROL EDUCATION DAY This program will be offered on July 21 - 9:00 - 10:30 am. in the Terrace Room of the Hospital. A doctor's referral is required. For more information or to register call Cherie Damage, RD at 357-3210, ext 275 DIABETES EDUCATION DAY The next class will be held on July 27th 8:45 am. - 2:45 p.m. A doctor's referral is required. For more information or to register call Cherie Damage, RD, CUE at 357-3210 exL 275 or Linda Kieffer, RN, COE at ext. 362. REMINDER TO VISITORS Visiting hours are 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. daily. If you are ill, please do not visit our patients. Enter the hospital by the main doors. An exception is made for persons with disabilities who may use the emergency entrance. Phone: 357-3210 Fax: 357-2931 Website: www.Iwha.ca P.-oohing. Pm a allittinflt /Waal/ Give TPI Lucknow Travel a call 1-877-582-5669 www.lakehuroncottagerentals.com Ontario Reg. # 50006589 Summer Casuals 25 to 50'h Off PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JULY 20, 2006. Well we're into full blown summer with the heat and humidity that makes one pause. It's hot enough to stop and think whether it really is necessary to do that job or for that fact move much at all. Oh yes, it's At the Branch By Jo-Ann McDonald The fish fry crew was off to Monkton Presbyterian Church to feed nearly 200 people. It was the first time many of those present had tasted our cuisine. On cooking duty were Willis Knight, George Adams, Lloyd Glanville, Deb Cann, Rick and Jo- Ann McDonald. The crew has a couple of weeks off for a well-deserved rest before the Tigers' fastball tournament begins and the Legion will have a food booth. Our sign out front of the Legion has undergone some improvements so that hopefully our letters and messages will stay intact. The stolen letters have not been returned or At its July 4 meeting Huron Fast council approved expenditures of $1,794,933.83 for the month of June. The largest expenditures were the second installment of taxes to the County of Huron, to the Avon- Maitland District School Board and the Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board. The purchase of the Consitt property for $122,386 and paying for bridge work were additional significant expenditures. *** The Ontario government's decision to reduce some of the food handling regulations for farmers' markets and community events did not interfere with council's decision to support the request by the Tvvp. of Edwardsburgh Cardinal for assistance in pressuring the Ontario government to rethink the decision to impose stringent requirements on farmers' markets. *** Council also supported Claringon's request to the province that it provide adequate funds to the municipalities and landowners for the implementation of changes required by the Ontario Clean Water Act, Bill 43. *** A motion moved by councillor Jt3e Staffer and seconded by councillor Bill DeJong to support the Twp. of Leeds and the Thousand Islands requesting that the government not summer. Reading The Citizen insert of all the Grade 8 graduations last week was a time spent in thinking about the future. The many speeches offered by the students gave me full hope for our future. This group, who are just getting started at growing up, can put into words very deep and true thoughts that many adults don't even think, let alone write down and say out loud. Thank you graduates. You've already made the world a better place and we'll be watching as you hit maturity knowing you have much more to offer. Well done all of the classes. found at this point although information has been received concerning the matter. No questions will be asked if the letters mysteriously return like the neighbour's garden globe. Thanks to George Adams, George Somers and Howard Martin for their combined efforts in improving the sign. Congratulations go to two area Brussels athletes who competed in the Legion's provincial track and field competition in Timmins. Ami Schimanski and Darby Alcorn represented the Brussels Legion in shotput and discus competition. The girls did a fantastic job finishing with fifth and an eighth-place finishes. implement the recommendation of the Watertight Report to create an Ontario Water Board was carried. Council is concerned about the implications of transferring control of water from the municipalities and to a private body. *** Using the new procedure for addressing severance applications, council consented to severances on Blyth Road, Graham Road and in Seaforth. *** Council supported a county decision to require the removal of a driveway as a condition of severing a lot from the Catholic church property on Conc. 1 of McKillop Ward. Councillor Larry McGrath noted that if the removal goes ahead, the church property will be landlocked. *** Council did not support two requests concerning the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation because the government has provided a two-year window for reviewing the act and its We're missing Lois Thompson about town and hope each day is getting a little better as she tries to get healthier in University Hospital in London. Gather up the grandkids and take them to Kid's Corner — our area Vacation Bible School starting next Monday afternoon at the Mennonite Church. This is an afternoon of fun, friends, music, crafts and learning. Lots of volunteers are needed to keep track of the many school-age children that attend each year. So take yours each afternoon next week and give everyone a very nice break with lots of fun things to talk about. If Vera McNichol was part of your More next week on the girls' adventure. Saturday euchre saw 11 tables at play. The first-place team was Eleanor Dane and partner Mac Smith with 74 points. Close behind, with 73 points, were Loma and Ethel and third place went to Lloyd and Lillian Appleby with 66 points. The low prize winners of the day were Stuart and Lois Chamney with 49 points. Lucky lone hand prizes went to Betty Hulley and John Subject. Euchre is every two weeks. The Sunday night dance was a hot affair for the over 90 in attendance. The air conditioners had a hard time keeping up with the dancers enjoying the music of John Heaman implementation. McGrath expressed concern that now with a wait of three years, when the reassessment is done, the outcome will be too big a hit for the property owner. Councillor Mark Beaven agreed, stating "Market value assessment needs to be done every year if taxes are to be fair." *** Councillors denied the 'request from the Senate for help in getting the federal government to introduce legislation banning smoking in enclosed workplaces under federal jurisdiction. CA H SAVI GS ON $4.00 THURSDAYS Drop into either of our offices any Thursday with your word classified (maximum 20 words) and pay only $4.00 + GSTipaid in advance). That's $1.00 off regular rates. The Citizen past you'll want to see the show Lost Heir at the Blyth Festival. As a young nurse I can remember working in Listowel and hearing all sorts of stories about the lady from Millbank who told fortunes. So it was pretty neat to watch "Vera" in action as this play unfolded. It's a good one to see. Swimming, reading, sitting and camping are about the only good things worth even thinking about doing right now. Hopefully your life can take in at least one of these choices as we weather the heat of the summer. Take care of yourself. Bye now, Betty G.W. Hopefully cooler weather will prevail for the next dance. Snout vita* gad vett cake! Graduation Announcements are only $16.50 + GST The Citizen Huron East council briefs Council pays accounts Crew feeds 200 in Monkton MEN'S WORKWEAR AND CASUAL WEAR Save on shorts, casual shirts, jackets, knits, t-shirts, tank tops & more. During Sidewalk Sales SAVE 10% on all regular Priced Items W the Thursday, July 20 to Saturday, July 22 orkshopo Josephine St., Wingham 357-4503