HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2005-02-10, Page 11THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2005. PAGE 11.
UCW groups hold meetings
Heart and Stroke Month was
celebrated at the Knox United
Church UCW Evening Group
meeting on Tuesday, as Sheila
Nixon had chosen that theme for her
meeting. She showed a video that
had been produced by the Heart and
Stroke Association which told the
stories of two women and their fight
against heart and stroke illnesses.
Many facts were brought out about
the warning signs and prevention.
The group met at the home of
Donna Shaw. Mrs. Nixon opened
with a poem. Fairy Frost.
Barbara Anderson welcomed
Irene Rawn to the meeting and a
greeting was brought from Doris
Michie, a former member.
Mrs. Anderson was in charge of
the worship wit the theme, I Call
You My Friend. Muriel Coultes
assisted by reading the scripture.
The minutes were read and
approved and Mrs. Coultes gave the
treasurer’s report.
A new coffee maker has been
purchased for use in the church.
Mabel Wheeler reported that she
had sent two cards. Nancy Folkard
had pattern books available to make
Chrismons. The UCW will purchase
the materials necessary to make
them, and they will put on the
Christmas tree this year.
The next meeting will be at Sheila
Nixon’s on March 1.
Mrs. Anderson conducted a couple
of quizzes as lunch was served by
Laura Johnston and Louise Bosman.
The meeting closed with the
benediction.
The general meeting of Knox
United UCW was held in the church
basement on Jan. 27. Mary Hunter
welcomed the 55 people present.
Before partaking in a potluck
supper Rev. Roberts said grace. Mrs.
Coultes led the worship. Crossing
Boundaries.
Jim and Betty Ross took the group
on a picture and narrative tour of the
farms in New Zealand and Australia.
Farming was much different in the
warmer and drier country. Water and
nutrient management regulations are
Truck raises debate
By Bonnie Gropp
Citizen editor
A truck for public works raised
some debate at North Huron council
on Monday night.
Public works director Ralph
Campbell had asked for the addition
of a better seat in the truck. However,
when the tender was submitted the
package included power windows
and locks. The difference was about
$3,000.
Councillor Murray Nesbitt
questioned why the power windows
and locks had been included, stating
that the extra money was too much.
“Sorry. Ralph, but I don’t think you
need power windows and locks.”
Councillor Arnold Taylor also
expressed concern. He admitted that
council had agreed to the better seat,
but said when the did so they didn’t
know this meant power windows and
locks would be part of the package.
Campbell stated that the extra
features would be more convenient as
people are in and out of the truck
frequently and all the doors must be
locked as there is expensive
equipment inside. As well, the handle
tor the window is placed quite low on
the door, which can be awkward.
Calling himself a person who
doesn’t like to spend more money
than needed, reeve Doug Layton
added, however, that sometimes for
the sake of convenience it’s
necessary.
In making a motion to go ahead
and purchase the truck, councillor
upholster
before we
with the
councillor
James Campbell pointed out that “it
won’t be long adding up to $3,000 if
we’re going to have to keep paying
Ralph mileage to drive his own
vehicle.”
There was no seconder for the
motion, however.
Nesbitt made a motion that
Campbell go with the low tender that
did not include the better seat, then
look into having an
improve the existing seat.
“Let’s look into that
throw the baby out
bathwater,” cautioned
Archie MacGowan. “I don’t like the
swing in price either, but if we’re
going to do this you want to know it
won’t be a large sum of money.”
Again there was no seconder for
the motion.
MacGowan suggested that Nesbitt
look into how much it would cost to
upholster the seat.
Councillor Edgar Daer agreed that
the matter should be given more
consideration. “It appears to be too
much difference between
and the other.”
Deputy-reeve Murray
that the matter was
“horribly complicated.”
“To me it doesn’t look right to buy
a new truck and take the seat out.”
Councillor Campbell agreed’. “As
soon as you remove the seat the
warranty’s gone.”
Finally, a decision was reached that
Campbell look into the matter again
and see if he couldn’t come up with a
better price, and a good seat.
set up to
storage boxes
50th anniver-
assistant secretary, Doreen Marks;
treasurer, Barbara Anderson.
A committee was
purchase chairs and
and to assist
FROM BELGRAVE
NEWS
much stricter.
The scenery was very beautiful.
Gloria Dow installed the
following officers: president, Mary
Hunter; vice-president, Pat
Hunking; secretary, Nancy Michie;
On ice
The ice was getting a little soupy, but youngsters still
enjoyed the afternoon of free skating at the Belgrave
arena, sponsored by the local Optimist Club on Sunday.
Haley Gibson, left, and Brookelyn Johnston take a turn
around the rink together.
OPP seek info
Community
Club sets
prize rates
The Belgrave Community Club
met at the Community Centre on
Friday, Feb. 4 with a large
attendance.
It was decided that future shoot
parties would include increased
prize money and a share-the-wealth
with prizes to three players.
These new rates will begin at the
Feb. 25 shoot party.
The club is hosting a dessert shoot
at 1 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 11. The
cost is $3 per person.
The Club was entertained by
Elaine and Jim Scott with familiar
old melodies.
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(Vicky Bremner photo]
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On Feb. 1 al 3:15 a.m. OPP
received a call from a citizen on a cell
phone over a single vehicle crash on
Amberley Road in Bluevale.
The officer arrived at the scene to
find a red 1989 Chevrolet Blazer in
the north ditch on its roof. One male
was inside. He was unconscious.
The Wingham and District Fire
Department extricated the driver
from the vehicle. He was taken to the
Wingham hospital. The man was
found to have no major injuries and
was later released.
Stephen Mellor, 38, of Arizona was
visiting family in the Kincardine area
and was heading east when he
swerved to avoid a vehicle coming
out of the intersection of MacKinnon
Drive in Bluevale. He lost control
and ended up in the ditch.
Officers are looking for the second
vehicle involved in the incident. The
collision took place sometime
between 1:30 a.m. and 3:15 a.m.
If you can help solve this case call
the OPP or Crime Stoppers.
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