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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2005-06-30, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 2005. Letter to the editor Humble ‘Citizen’ says thanks to others THE EDITOR, Well, I’m pretty certain having my name mixed in with the citizen of the year article was a misprint, but the paper is not owning up to it just yet! I feel so totally undeserving of this. All I’ve ever done is muddle along trying to do my job and often not as well as I’d like to. The people who balance their jobs, look after their families and still make time for countless hours of volunteer work are the ones who make our Brussels community such a great place to live and work. You folks are the citizens of this year and every year, and 1 thank you for all your work. Several weeks ago I decided it was past time for a fresh face on our Much thanks On Sunday, June 26 the Brussels Optimist Club presented a $6,000 cheque to the Canadian Cancer Society. Accepting the cheque from Optimist Chad Fischer was Rene Richmond on behalf of the Huron-Perth Unit. This donation is designated to Camp Trillium and paediatric cancer research for children. The money was raised with the help of community support at the Optimists’ annual dinner auction in April. (Photo submitted) On display North Huron Museum curator Jodi Jerome, left, assists Grant Goodick and Judith Gaunt as they examine part of the Tools of the Land exhibit now on display at the museum. The display features items used by early farmers in north Huron. (Jim Brown photo) Roof guaranteed for 10 years Continued from page 1 The company also guarantees the roof for 10 years. He said the company could be required to come in and do some touch-up repairs, and the guarantee would be extended for another 10 years. He said it is important to show a partnership in a project such as this. The night before, Huron East made a presentation to a joint meeting of the Brussels Lions and Optimist Clubs. According to Knight, the Trillium grant required for the basic minimum repair would be $24,500 of which 20 per cent or $4,900 would be Morris-Turnberry’s share. Huron East councillor Alvin McLellan explained the roof provides a radiant heat which would help the air conditioning work better in the summer and make it cooler in the winter to assist in maintaining the ice. Morris-Turnberry was concerned because they had not budgeted the project for 2005. and there were no recreation reserves. Deputy-mayor Bill Thompson also asked what would happen if Huron East did not receive the Trillium funding. Brussels team and resigned from my regular position with Community Nursing. This was a difficult decision for me to make. After 30 years in nursing, all the evenings, weekends and holidays away from my family, the extra hours, the worrying and tears ... to be made to feel that it meant more than just paying for the groceries, to be given the hope that the effort at least sometimes did make someone’s life easier, or brighten someone’s day - then that makes it all worthwhile; then no regrets to how those years were spent. This is a priceless gift, and for that 1 thank you from the bottom of my heart. It is my hope that all the Knight said they could wait until 2006 to bill for the project, which would allow for Morris-Turnberry to budget for the project. As for not receiving Trillium funding for the project, he said they would have to deal with that if the situation arose. “One way or another, a roof is being put on the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre,” said McLellan. Mayor Dorothy Kelly indicated they were willing to participate in applying for the Trillium grant. “We have to help out somehow. We just have to decide where to take the money from,” said councillor Neil Warwick. A motion was made to support the Trillium application of Huron East for the BMG roof project. Morris-Turnberry wanted it stressed that they would support the project only if the Trillium grant was approved and their share of the project was $4,900. Council indicated if the Trillium grant application was not approved, Huron East would have to come back to Morris-Turnberry for some further discussions. healthcare workers in our area, whatever designation or setting will take encouragement from this acknowledgement of our work. I will miss the fine people I’ve had the privilege to visit. I’ll also miss some of the pets 1 meet regularly, in 10th Anniversary Celebration Inflatable Bouncer for kids Racing Simulator Cotton Candy Free Draw ' for Bridgestone K Tires A Enjoy... Huron County Beef Burgers, Hot Dogs & Refreshments «F Saturday, July 9th 10 am - 3 pm M.G.M. TOWNSEND TIRE * Come see an actual Bridgestone/Firestone Indy League Car 1 & I Formula 1 Car Antique tractor display * Circle City Cruisers particular an elderly dog named Buckshot. And a few I won’t. An occasional dog bite is a given, but no time soon will I forget an incident of leaping ceremoniously over several cute pot-bellied pigs in a dash to my car, with an ill-tempered turkey in hot pursuit. That’s right, a pet turkey, a big one, with attitude, and fast! Yes, I did park closer to.the door the next day. Really close! Never a dull moment with Community Nursing Services. Again thank you and God bless. Ciara Blake.