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The Citizen, 2006-09-28, Page 7MEETING NOTICE MUNICIPALITY OF MORRIS-TURNBERRY The Council meetings scheduled for the month of October, 2006 for the Municipality of Morris- Turnberry will be held: Tuesday, October 3 at 7:30 pm Tuesday, October 17 at 7:30 pm Municipality of Morris-Turnberry TAX INSTALLMENT NOTICE The third instalment of the 2006 property taxes is due on Friday, September 29. Payment can be made by mail or directly at the municipal office, 41342 Morris Rd., RR 4, Brussels, ON NOG 1H0. For your convenience, a drop box • is available at the front door for after hours use. Payments can also be made at most banking institutions and by telephony' and internet banking. Failure to receive your property tax bill does not in any way exempt you from paymerik Nancy Michie Clerk-Treasurer 519-887-6137 MUNICIPAL ELECTION 2006 NOTICE of NOMINATION for OFFICE Notice is hereby given to the Municipal Electors of the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry Nominations, for a (4) four year term of office, are now being received for candidates for the 2006 Municipal Election. Nomination papers may be filed on the prescribed form, during the following times: • During normal office hours until September 29,2006 and on • Nomination Day- Friday September 29, 2006, nomination papers may be filed anytime between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. Nomination papers may be filed at the office of the Clerk, at the Municipal Office 41342 Morris Road, RR4, Brussels, ON. Nomination forms and full particulars of the nomination process can be obtained from the office of the Clerk in which nomination papers must be filed, or telephone inquiries may be made to 519-887-6137. Nominations may be made by completing and filing in the office of the Clerk of the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry, the following: + A signed consent to the nominations 4' A declaration of qualification by the candidate + A $200.00 filing fee for the Head of Council and $100.00 filing 1-2,c for all other offices (cash, money order or certified cheque) + Identification of the candidate Municipal Positions to be elected: 1. Mayor (One (I) elected at Large) 2. Councillor, Morris Ward (Three (3) to be elected) 3. Councillor, Turnberry Ward (Three (3) to be elected) 4. School Board Positions shared with Other Municipalities 1) One (1) member of the Avon Maitland District School Board representing the Township of North Huron, Township of Howick and the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry. Nomination papers are to be filed with the Clerk of Township of North Huron. 2) One "(1) member of the Huron Perth Roman Catholic Separate School Board representing the Town of Goderich, Town of Clinton, Town of Wingham, Village of Blyth and Townships of Colborne, Hullett, Turnberry, Morris, East Wawanosh, West Wawanosh, Howick, Ashfield and Goderich Township. Nomination papers are to be filed with the Clerk of the Town of Goderich. 3) One (I) Trustee representing the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, County of Wellington, COunty of Middlesex, County of Perth andCounty of Huron on the French-Language Public School Board. Nomination papers are to be filed with the Clerk of the City of London. 4) One (1) Trustee representing the Counties of Lambton, Huron and Bruce on the French Language Separate District School Board. Nominations papers are to be filed with the Clerk of the City of Sarnia. Electors are hereby givon notice that if a greater number of candidates are certified than are required to fill the said offices, an Election will be held. Voting with be by 'Vote by Mail' and Voting Date will be Monday, November 13th, 2006. Dated this 5"' day of July, 2006. Nancy Michie, Clerk Municipality of Morris-Tumberry THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2006. PAGE 7. Friends continue fight to save bridge A meeting of the Friends of Ball's Bridge was held at the Church at Ball's Cemetery, Sunday, Sept. 17. Over 30 people had attended the roads committee meeting at county council on Sept. 13, when Daryl Ball made a presentation on keeping the bridge open. The members were disappointed on the morning of Sept. 14 to find the bridge had been posted with a No Trespassing sign. The fall programs are well on their way at Huron Chapel. The new Sunday school sessions are back on track after the summer break. The children are already practising the music for the Christmas program. The adults have four choices with their classes. There's one for women only, using the book, Captivating and one for men only using the book, Being God's Man in Leading a Family. The other topics foi men and women are: Develop a Deeper Intimacy with God and Higher Ground. The leaders are appreciated Eight members of the Walkerburn Club met at the home of Gun McLean on Sept. 11. Deanna Snell opened the meeting with a reading, 'The Beautiful Life, and followed with prayer. Betty. Archambault read the minutes of the last meeting. Roll call was answered with pie and tart recipes. Ila Cunningham gave the treasurer's report and reported that the club made $100 at the bake sale on Sept. 9. Each member will donate $10 next year instead of having the bake sale. Ila Cunningham has made The difficulty that can arise while creating a program that seems to appeal to everyone on the surface, was illustrated at the Sept. 7 meeting of Huron County council. For years, Bluewater councillor Bill Dowson has been trying to implement a loan program, similar to the tile drain loan program for farmers, for those needing to replace or repair septic tanks. When he was county warden, he tried to sell the plan to the provincial government with no success. So Huron County put aside $280,000 in the 2005 budget for a loan program for those needing to make repairs. The money wasn't used because, treasurer David Carey told council, provincial officials told the county they shouldn't get involved because there could be difficulties in getting the money repaid and other problems. "The money was set aside in a reserve," explained Scott Tousaw, director of planning. But the county's water protection steering committee continued to discuss the-issue and proposed that the reserve be used as a grant of up to $2,500 per project. It would be an additional category Of the county's Clean Water Project, with the criteria jointly designed by the health unit and conservation authorities. But then issues of fairness arose. "The challenge is some areas of the county that are getting off septic tanks and ontd municipal sewers," -said — - The Friends decided that they would like to see this changed to "Use at your own risk" sign. It has been reported in recent wnteups in the newspapers that the bride was a two-ton limit. Up until this spring it was posted with a two- five-I 5 ton limit depending on the number of axles. For some unknown reason it changed to a five-ton limit in the early spring then was changed to a for their efforts in teaching. Lots of fun was had at the Olympians kick-off night with over 100 children and parents participating. There was a 20-foot Fastcar track assembled in the gym to race six Hot Wheel cars at a time. Everyone got into the competition and excitement as they cheered for their cars. Of course, adding popcorn, ice- cream cones and refreshments also added to the festive atmosphere. The following week, the regular - Olympian program started with 43 children in attendance. They are certainly off to a great start. arrangements with Restview Nursing Home for the club members- to sing some of the old songs with the residents. The next meeting is on Monday, Oct. 16 at the home of Deanna Snell. Roll call will be suppertime recipes. Gun McLean will be in charge of lunch and Vera Penfound will be in charge of program. Mrs. Snell conducted the program supplied by Pat Hunking. There was a reading, The Characters, and a mixed-up flower contest. Lunch was served by Vera Penfound and Gun McLean. A social time was enjoyed. Tousaw. Since the goal is to rid the county of faulty, septic tanks, shouldn't these people be eligible for a grant to help them hook up to the sewer? "There are so many of those it would gobble up $280,000 in the first week," Tousaw explained. Already the - conservation authorities have 80 people on a waiting list hoping for the money. Meanwhile, Dowson told council. he's had indications from provincial officials that the province may be coming up with a plan based on Huron's original proposal for a loan program. two-ton limit. On April 18 barricades went up and the sign came down. In 1985 the bridge was tested and at that time was capable of holding a 32-ton load. At Sunday's meeting a motion to keep Ball's Bridge open for cars and small trucks was passed by everyone present and they will be working toward that end. A meeting is being planned for mid-October and all candidates of Huron County will be Huron Chapel is pleased to have solo guitarist, Jay Calder, come to perform in the morning service on Institute The Auburn Women's Institute held its meeting on Sept. 21 at 1:30 p.m. at the Auburn Memorial Hall. Erma Cartwright officiated at the meeting beginning with the Opening Ode, Mary Stewart Collect and 0 Canada. She read a poem called, The Bathroom with a Path. • Oct. 2 will be the 55th Huron County Women's Institute fall rally at the Dashwood Community Hall. The 92nd Women's Institute convention will be held in Thomdale on Oct. 5. The PRO portion of the meeting was represented by Tena Empey, Betty Archambault, and Erma Cartwright, who presented information from the FWIO provincial conference which was held in August in London. Workshops were from the Rural Ontario Sharing Education (ROSE) Program. When moving and getting organized find out where essential services such as doctors', offices, churches, schools and stores are located. Other topics were naturopathic medicines, _painting on stones and painting landscapes. The afternoon concluded with a mystery bus tour to St. Marys to see historical sites, went to Hensall to the ice house and to Tillsonburg to the museum. FroM there everyone went to Kirkton for supper. The September roll call was energy saving tips. Lois Elliott discussed a farm show invited. The Friends hope to find out their feelings on keeping the bridge open. A committee was organized to plan the agenda for that meeting. The next meeting of The Friends of Ball's Bridge will be held Sunday, Oct. 1 at 1 p.m. in the Church at Ball's Cethetery. Support is needed. Anyone interested can attend and help with their ideas. Oct. 1 at 10:30 a.m. Jay received the Best Acoustic Artist, 2005 Toronto Independent Music Award. in Woodstock where the Women's Institute had exhibits that covered rural health and building strong families. Also, her presentation covered some energy-saving hints, such as pulling down the window shades instead of putting on the air conditioner, planting trees to provide FROM AUBURN shade, replacing old light bulbs with the CFL bulbs and programmable thermostats. The Women's Institute grace was sung before lunch, which was supplied by Betty Archambault and Grace Cartwright. The meeting was adjourned. G. McLean hosts Walkerburn Club Septic tank loans stalled again Sunday school preparing for Christmas meets at Hall