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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2005-05-12, Page 19THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2005. PAGE 19. Morris- Turnberry council briefs Council accepts tender Morris-Turnberry council endorsed three resolutions from the Town of East Gwillimbury at its May 3 meeting. The resolutions were for gasoline tax rebate, COMR1F and the Aggregates Act. Resolutions from the Twp. of Madoc and the County of Prince Edward were filed. *** Council accepted the grass-cutting tender for the MTO park from John Cronyn at the rate of $30 per cut. *** After reviewing and filing a report, council decided there would be no large item pick-up in 2005 in the municipality. *** Council passed a motion slating it was not in favour of Sunday hunting. *** Two drainage requests were accepted by council. They were for the McCutcheon Drain on Lot 19 of Cone. 6 of the Morris ward for beaver control and for the Black Drain at Lot 14 of Cone. 6 of the Turnberry ward for beaver control and because there are logs in the drain. z *** Morris-Turnberry entered into an encroachment agreement with Harvey Kuntz at Lot 11 of Cone. 2 of the Morris ward and the agreement be registered on title. No singing contest this year Travelling exhibit Greg Sherwood, left, exhibition commitee chair of the Artist and Kids for AIDS project, and Ron Walker, chairman of the Bainton Art Gallery, study some of the work now being displayed at the Gallery in Blyth. The exhibit is presented by the Avon Maitland District School Board and the Foundation for Enriching Education Perth Huron. Hanging on the wall is work by, from left: Dylan Thomas, Rachel Towle and Christina Aldrey. On the stand is a painting by Shaun Brooker. (Dianne Josling photo) History of hospital Tag Day By Catherine McKnight, Chair CPH Auxiliary Tag Day The Clinton Community Hospital Aid Association was formed in 1937. Tag Day involved a tea in the afternoon serving 250 people and in the evening a dance was held upstairs and cards downstairs. It served as a social function as well as a means to raise some funds. In 1938 the Association had 34 members and the annual membership fee was 25 cents. In 1940 it was decided to dispense with the May Tag Day for that year but in 1948 it was re-instated to help purchase a chesterfield for the nurses’ residence, wheelchair, dining room table and eight chairs. The sewing committee made curtains and draperies as well as 64 sheets and 182 pillowcases for the hospital. Membership increased to 134 members and in 1949 Tag Day was one of several fundraising events to help purchase a record cabinet, four dining room tables and 18 chairs, one Mix Master, three chests of drawers and three wall members but only 25 per cent of these were active. Tag Day made $159.01 that year which helped to purchase a new television for the nurses’ residence, a Christmas gift for the superintendent and a turkey for the staff Christmas Party. In 1960 it was decided to have a door-to-door membership drive in Clinton and in Bayfield which resulted in 378 members. Tag Day netted $203.83 which helped to purchase a cup for the New Year’s baby, and slates and crayons for the children’s ward. By 1965, 600 members raised $150.60 and Tag Day $123.05. In 1969 the membership drive reached 808 members and made $413.50. During the 1970s until 1988, Tag Day was dropped as the membership drive in 1984 made $1,029. mirrors for the nurses’ residence. They also purchased one invalid’s chair, 10 dozen cups and saucers, one child’s cot, 12 mattresses and 13 bed lamps. Membership grew in the 1950s and by 1954 there were 440 members and the Tag Day netted $230.04. By 1956 there were 533 However, a motion was passed in 1988 to re- instate Tag Day in lieu of door-to-door canvassing. A bookmark was given out and Tag Day was carried out from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. Members stood passing out tags for a donation on street corners, in front of banks and grocery stores in sun, rain and snow. In 1989 Tag Day netted the Auxiliary $1,513.72 and in 1990 it was $1,930.72. During the 1990s, funds received from Tag Day have helped to purchase new X-ray equipment, ultrasound equipment, an operating room table and in 1993 $2,427.25 helped to purchase the furnishings for the long-term care room and a medical cart. Through the success of Tag Day and other fundraising ventures the Auxiliary has continued to give large donations to the hospital board. In 1995 they were able to purchase a stretcher for emergency, a hospital fluid warmer and a crash cart, an ECG machine for use in the lab and two pedestal tables for use by chronic care. In 1997 Tag Day raised $2,500 which helped purchase a whirlpool bath, a doppler unit for obstetrics and surgical instruments for the operating room. By 2003 Tag Day had increased to $3,029 which was used to donate three sets of cataract surgical tools and other medical equipment. This year Tag Day in Clinton, Blyth and Londesborough will be held on Friday, May 13 and in Bayfield on May 20. The proceeds from this will help the Auxiliary with their pledge of two IV pumps and a laprascopic instrument for the Clinton hospital. There will be no Ontario Open Country Singing Contest this year in Wingham. The event is usually held in late June at the North Huron Wescast Community Complex. With the Town of Wingham looking to hold an annual event, possibly in conjunction with the OOCSC, the contest committee was talking with the town on a number of proposals. According to Gord Baxter of the OOCSC, they usually start working on the following year’s program in October. However, it was January and as the committee was still in the process of talking with the town, the OOCSC committee decided to postpone the event for one year. As time progressed last fall, it became more difficult to get the sponsorships and the contestants as well. Baxter noted he has been receiving phone calls from singers saying they’d like the event to stay in Wingham. The committee realizes it may be difficult to re-establish itself after taking a year off, but with new people on the committee, it is hoped to get fresh ideas and new approaches to the country singing contest. They hope to start working this fall for the event in 2006. forthcoming Marriage BMG Recreation presents Family Roller Skating Party May 27th 7:00-10:00 at the Brussels arena Inline, or rentals will be available Admission $2.00/person or $5.00/family Food Booth and Bar will be open Bring your favourite roller boot'n songs b k I k IV IV IV ▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼ > for Brad Mulvey & Kim Shelton Satiwfaq, Way Brussels Arena 9:00 pm -1:00 am Lunch provided Music by D.J. Age of majority Tickets: Call Gunner 887-8034^ < AAAAAAAAAA > We missed you. Love Mom & Dad Claren & Brianna Welcome Home Camerra & Happy 17th Birthday Jim and Crystal Taylor are pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Ashley Grace Taylor to Matthew Steven Bromley on Saturday, May 14 at Trinity Anglican Church, Blyth Open reception to follow at 9:00 pm at the Blyth Community Centre.