The Citizen, 2006-10-26, Page 10Poppy Chairperson Donna Govier would like to thank all who made the 2005 Campaign
the success it has been, final calculations indicate gross receipts approaching $4,034.81
earmarked for service to veterans and their families. As the 2006 campaign approaches
it seems appropriate to thank all who donated during the door to door canvass last
November. A special thanks to the following businesses and organizations for their
continuing support:
A. J. Riley
ARC Water
Anderson Salvage
Atlas Tanning
Auburn Lions Club
Bainton Ltd.
Bainton's Old Mill Ltd.
Bill Dougherty Hardwood Slabs
Bill McDougall Bulldozing
Blyth Apothecary
Blyth Beavers, Cubs & Scouts
Blyth Building Supplies
Blyth Centre For The Arts
Blyth Christian Reformed Church
Blyth Construction
Blyth Decor Shoppe
Blyth & District Fire Department
Blyth General Store (Pappco)
Blyth Girl Guides, Brownies,
Pathfinders and Sparks
Blyth Inn
Blyth Ladies Auxiliary Br. 420
Blyth Legion Br. 420
Blyth Lions Club
Blyth Masonic Lodge
Blyth Printing
Blyth Public School
Blyth Vet. Services
Brent Brooks Construction
Burkholder Auto Body
C.N. Blasting & Demolition
Carman Riley Transport Ltd.
Chamney Sanitation
Chauncey's
Derwin Carter Trucking
Don McAdam Trucking
Elliott Nixon Insurance Brokers Ltd.
Ferguson Transport
G.L. Hubbard Ltd.
George Radford Construction
Gore's Home Hardware
Grand View Restaurant
Grant R. Sparling
Green Gallery
Greyhaven Gardens
Harvey Bernard
Londesboro Co-op
Howson's Mills
Hullett Central Public School
Hullett Masonic Lodge
Huron Bay Co-operative (Auburn)
Huron Pioneer Threshers
Huron R.C.N.A.
Huron Tractor Ltd.
Ives Insurance
J.B.R. Trucking
J. & H. Campbell Transport
Jack's General Repair
Janet Scrimgeour
Jim Anderson Sanitation
Johnston Cabinetry
Kay Hesselwood
Knights of Columbus 4th Degree
Lee's Service Centre
Londesboro Lions Club
Luann's Country Flowers
MGM Townsend Tire
Maitland Transport
McClinchey South End Auto
Municipality of Central Huron
Nature's Nest
Nicole's Hairstyling
Radford Farm Equipment
Rob Radford Farm Machine Repairs
Rosco Haulage
Salon 54
Scrimgeour's Food Town
Spa Essentials
Steve Radford Ontario Used Parts
Sticker's Family Restaurant
Supreme Concrete
The Barber Shop
The Citizen
The Old Mill
Tom Duizer Plumbing & Heating
Township of North Huron
Village Barber
Watson's Livestock
Wm Hallahan & Sons Construction Ltd
POPPY ACCOUNT
Bank Balance Sept. 30/05
Collected in 2005 Campaign
Total
EXPENDITURES
Poppy Supplies
Printing & Advertising
Posters, Poems & Essay Contest Prizes
Parkwood Hospital Visit &
Bursary (Veteran's Comfort)
TOTAL RECEIPTS
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
BANK BALANCES SEPT. 30/06
$2236.37
4034.81
$6271.18
1182.95
437.93
750.00
1642.22
$4013.10
$6271.18
4013.10
$2258.08
The Legion has a supply of hospital beds, canes, crutches,
wheelchairs, walkers, raised toilet seats for any person in
our district who may require the use of them. A special
thanks goes out to all the Businesses, Clubs and people
who have supported The Blyth Legion Branch 420 Poppy
Campaign in the past. Also thanks to the Legion members
who have assisted in making this one of the best poppy
campaigns ever. Poppy Week will start November 1st to
November 11th.
Yours truly,
Poppy Campaign Chairperson Donna Govier
Campaign Assistants - Darrell & Shirley Wood
PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2006.
Former M-T mayor puts Kelly on the hot seat
By Shawn Loughlin
Citizen staff
Morris-Turnberry's all candidates
meeting was a night of pleasant
exchanges between candidates and
citizens; at-least for the most part.
Belgrave's WI Hall played host to
Morris-Turnberry's all candidates
meeting on Oct. 18, where mayor
Dorothy Kelly
had some
explaining to do,
at least to one
ratepayer.
K e l l y
eventually found
herself on the
hotseat. The
ratepayer who
put her there used
to occupy that
very same seat.
Former Morris-
Turnberry mayor Keith Johnston
first challenged Kelly on the topic of
her salary, stating that she was one of
the highest-paid mayors in the area.
Kelly responded by telling Johnston
that whatever she makes is as per the
rate that he set while he was mayor.
Johnston disagreed, saying that she
makes at least a $7,000 increase on
what he made, an increase which he
called a pretty good one.
Johnston also expressed concern
about the meetings that council
attends, how many members attend
these conferences, how necessary
they are and what is achieved by
their attendance.
Johnston, told Kelly, "You can go
to all the meetings you want, but I
want some bang for my buck."
Mayoral candidate Neil Warwick
was given a chance to speak on the
subject and said that it is not
uncommon for several councillors to
attend conferences on taxpayers'
dollars when one would suffice and
that this would be a potential area
where costs could be cut.
Councillor candidate Beaven
agreed, having cited this as a
problem in his opening speech, only
for, it to come up later during the
question period.
To further his point, Beaven said
that there is a, common joke
concerning the Morris-Turnberry
council, calling them the Morris-
Turnberry delegation.
Johnston also asked Kelly if she
thought the future site of the new
ambulance station, currently slated
for Wingham, was a location that is
in the best interests of the citizens of
Morris-Tumberry.
Kelly said that she thought it
wasn't and that she would have liked
to see it built elsewhere.
On this Johnston agreed with • Kelly, saying response times will be
a point of concern. Johnston then
asked Kelly why, if she thought this
site was not in the best interests of
the people of Morris-Turnberry, why
she voted for the location in
Wingham.
Kelly said that her thoughts on the
subject were defeated and that her
vote wouldn't have made a
difference anyway.
Johnston did not find this answer
satisfactory and retorted that no
matter how many people vote
against it, Kelly should be voting in
the best interests of the people of
Morris-Turnberry regardless of the
potential . outcome or the
competition.
Chair Kevin Pletch eventually
halted the exchange, saying that
Kelly had answered Johnston's
question.
There was also _a comment from
another citizen in attendance, calling
Johnston's comments personal
attacks and asking Pletch to put a
stop to them.
The majority of the candidates
however, had a controversy-free
night. They were able to say their
piece and present their case to the
citizens of Morris-TUrnberry as to
why they should be elected.
The candidates for ward M
councillor made brief speeches
stating why they are perfect for the
task at hand and why the people of
Morris-Turnberry should mark an X
beside their name on Nov. 13.
Ward M councillor candidate
Beaven spoke
first, and the
longest, out of
the councillor
candidates and
cited points of
interest on his
resume as well as
specific points on
his agenda
should . he be
elected.
As accolades, he
cited personally
bringing cell • phone service to
Brussels as well as starting
ratepayers meetings in his
municipality at his own cost.
If -elected, Beaven, a current
councillor in Huron East, hopes -to
bring high-speed internet service to
Morris-Turnberry and bring taxes
and costs down to a level where they
are comparable to other
municipalities of its size.
Beaven said that Morris-Turnberry
carries extremely high costs for a
municipality its size and that is one
of the things that he hopes to change.
Beaven said that he was appalled
by the process in which citizens'
concerns are recognized; only
concerns in writing are considered;
he stressed that this would not be the
case with him.
"You don't need to write me a
letter," Beaven said. "A simple
phone call will do. Invite me over for
a cup of coffee."
Paul Gowing, as the only full-time
farmer candidate, said his plans
leaned towards the agricultural and
developmental side of the job of
councillor. •
Gowing said that as a full-time
farmer, it can be hard to find time for
work, community and family, but
feels strongly enough about his
municipality that he is willing to
commit the necessary time to the
job.
Edna McLellan was short in her
call for support, but she hifhlighted
points of interest on her resume, also
saying that "I still think a woman is
needed on council."
The last candidate for ward M
councillor was Ken Warwick who
asked for the support of the people
on Nov. 13.
Kelly made her case as to why she
should be re-elected, while mayoral
challenger Neil Warwick cited that
there were some areas where he
envisioned improvement.
Kelly spoke for a while, going
through a lengthy list of
achievements. Kelly said she has cut
tax rates by 9.9 per cent and reduced
council expenses by $5,000, the very
topic which would come under
scrutiny during the question period.
Warwick cited his nine years of
experience, his current position as
councillor and changes that he hopes
to make should he be elected.
"We need a voice," Warwick said.
"I can be that voice.'
All candidates for councillor in
ward T were acclaimed to their
positions, Lynn Hoy, Jim Nelemans
and Bill Thompson. Their
presentations were mostly
comprised of a list of their
achievements and assurance that if
their citizens have any problems that
they can give them a call.
- The future of Morris-Turnberry
schools was also discussed when
acclaimed trustee of the Avon
Maitland District School Board,
Colleen Schenk spoke her piece and
answered questions from the
audience.
Schenk went through a long list of
accomplishments and plans for the
future, like focusing on agricultural
co-ops and programs in the trades,
saying that Avon Maitland is "a rural
board with different needs than the
city boards."
A question was raised about
seatbelts on schoolbuses, which
Schenk said she was very opposed
to. She also said that if the
government is planning on
mandating this, that they better put
the necessary funds behind it.
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Mayor
Dorothy Kelly
Candidate
Neil Warwick
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LEGION - BRANCH 420 BLYTH
The Poppy Campaign money collected in 2005 was $4,034.81
THE FOLLOWING IS A REPORT OF THE POPPY ACCOUNT