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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2005-09-15, Page 12PAGE 12. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2005. Community Club to host Break The September meeting of the Belgrave Community Club opened with the singing of O Canada. President. Muriel Coultes read a poem September. Il was decided to host a Coffee Break at the next meeting on Oct. 7 North Huron council briefs 7 pitbulls registered, 3 pending council told with the donations going to the Alzheimer’s Society. There is a meeting at the home of Keith Tyndall to make plans for the fall rally which will be held in Belgrave on Oct. 20. The shoot parties for September will be hosted by Gord and Louise Bosman on Sept. 9 and Richard and Norma Moore on Sept. 23. The Sept, birthdays and wedding anniversaries were acknowledged. Mabel Wheeler told of attending the Regional Senior Games with Pat flunking in Windsor and suggested that Belgrave host the bridge and cribbage games next year. Barbara Anderson gave the nominating committee report for the club officers for 2005-2006 as follows: past president, Lome Campbell; president, Muriel Coultes; secretary, Gladys Van Camp; treasurer, Laura Johnston; nominating committee, Clare Van Camp and Lome Campbell Mabel Wheeler and Barbara Anderson each conducted a quiz. The meeting closed with the singing of God Save the Queen.FROM BELGRAVE Kyle Dore of Wingham was presented with a certificate of achievement by North Huron reeve Doug Layton at the Sept. 6 council meeting. Dore earned three gold medals for long jump, shot put and distance running at the Paralympics in Saskatchewan.*** It was mentioned that seven pit bulls have been registered in the North Huron area and there are three pending that are known of. Councillors noted spotting at least one pit bull running loose in Wingham.*** Council discussed the Best Start program proposed by the province of Ontario that would guarantee two and one half hours of day care for every kindergarten child. Councillors expressed concern over where this would leave the day Finding a new home The Blyth Public Library may soon be moving after North Huron council gave authorization to enter into negotiations with a property owner in Blyth to find a new location. The current location is not wheelchair accessible as well as having too little space for materials. Librarian Pat Brigham stands on stairs that are the only way of accessing the library’s computers and story-time area. (Heather crawford photo) care in the Wingham area if provincial funds are given to the schools for this program and not the day care. The question of who would be responsible for the status of one full- time employee hired was raised by Ste>vart stating that the employee deserves to maintain status and salary. The consensus appeared to be that this program would not be as beneficial in a small town setting as it would be in a more urban centre. *** Stewart said there wasn’t a mix up about the dates regarding the booking of Bluewater Kennel Club and Campvention. He said that the organizers knew it would be tight from the beginning and that the dates for the dog show had been set for 23 years. Stewart noted that booking Campvention would be beneficial because of the income it would bring into the Blyth area. Stewart feels strongly that if Campvention was asked to wait until a different time, the convention %would have moved to Markham and Blyth would have missed out on the opportunity. Other groups have expressed interest in bringing more events to Blyth because of the convention and Stewart and other councillors felt it was a good investment in the community. *** Drummond Street in Blyth will be renamed to Brechen Street, council decided. William Drummond founded Blyth. and Brechen is the name of the town where Drummond was originally from. *** There will be a power outage for the town of Wingham on Sunday, Sept. 18 from 6 a.m. until 2 p.m. due to work in the area by the Westario Power Corporation. *** The idea of controlling cats in the area was suggested to council due to the disruption of flower beds and cats coming onto residents lawns. The item was deferred until further information could be found. Custodians, AMDSB ratify contract The Avon Maitland District School Board and members of CAW Local 302 Custodial and Maintenance Workers have ratified a new three-year contract effective Sept. 1,2005 through Aug. 31,2008. The board approved the new deal at a special meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 7 while the members of the union voted to accept the contract at a ratification vote held on Thursday, Sept. 8. There are 117 full-time and part- time members in Local 302 plus supply staff. The new contract affects permanent and supply custodians at 29 schools across the Avon Maitland District, as well as maintenance staff who perform a variety of duties from their base in Seaforth to board schools and facilities. The three-year deal provides for improvements in wages at a cost to the board of 9.2 per cent over the term of the contract. The contract also includes some improvements to benefits and working conditions. 1.4 million Canadian men and women suffer from osteoporosis, A further two million Canadians are at risk of developing the disease in their lifetime. 14 attend UCW Fourteen members of the Belgrave United Church Women Evening Group, met on Tuesday evening at the home of Nancy Folkard for their regular monthly meeting. Barbara Anderson’s group was in charge of the meeting. She read a poem, The More You Give, The More You Get. The theme of the worship was A Love Song and Lillian Campbell opened with the call to worship, prayer and Psalm 100. Irene Lamont read the meditation and the offering was collected. Lillian closed with prayer. Muriel Coultes read the minutes and gave the treasurer’s report and Mabel Wheeler reported that six cards had been sent. Also $600 had been given to the church treasurer from the sale of Friendship pins. The roll call was answered with a highlight of summer. The general UCW meeting will be at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 29 beginning with dessert. The Church Anniversary weekend is Sept. 23-25 with sales of vegetables, fruit and items from the Ten Thousand Villages. Anniversary Sunday speaker is Bill Andrews and lunch will be at the church with a hymn-sing following. The UCW is invited to Wingham on Sept. 20 at 6:30 p.m. to hear a doctor speak on medical electives. Norma Moore was in charge of the program. She read the apology that the United Church made to the Hood Inner John McKercher Construction Ltd, B • Licensed Septic Installations • Screened A Field Topsoil 4 Bark Mulch • Sand • Gravel Fill * Backhoeing * Bulldozing* • Excavating < ■ * Loading A Hauling bmJ We use Hot, Acid Free, New Oil CARS & LIGHT TRUCKS Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 1 pm - 9 pm; Fri. 1 pm - 6 pm; Sat. 8 am -12 noon (Weather permitting) 348 Dinsley St. E., Blyth 523-9151 Native peoples at the 1986 General Council. Discussion followed and updates were read from the Mandate on the progress of that apology, and the support being given to the Native communities by the United Church. Barbara Anderson conducted a quiz as lunch was served by Sheila Nixon and Nancy Folkard. PEOPLE AROUND BELGRAVE By Linda Campbell Call 357-2188 Over 80 friends, relatives and family enjoyed a pig roast at the home of Mark and Janice Matheson, Molesworth on Saturday, Sept. 3. This was a belated 25th wedding anniversary celebration as the couple were married on May 3, 1980. Parents of the bride, Bill and Muriel Coultes and David and Muriel Matheson parents of the groom, along with their children, Lisa, Laura and Jonathon, and members of the wedding party, enjoyed visiting with aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. A potluck supper was enjoyed by all. Marion Calder of Scarborough recently visited for a couple of days at the home of Betty Irwin.