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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLucknow Sentinel, 2009-08-05, Page 7Page ,61- Luekno W .Sentinel, Wednesday„August 6i 2009 HaPPY Birthday Joanne ('Ritchie J Brown (Aug. Z) ACW council finalizes bylaw committee BY DENNY SCOTT Signal -Star Staff Ashfield-Colborne- Wawanosh Twp. Council has finalized the committee that will debate infringements upon Bylaw 30-2009, the Property Standards Bylaw. The group of five members is composed of two council members; Councillor Barry Millim and Reeve Ben Van Diepenbeek, and three mem- bers of the community at large .Ken Bos, Sally McCullen and Chris Basden. Bos became the last mem- ber after ACW received and approved his letter of intent during their July 22 meeting. The group will deal with any matters in which a landowner feels the bylaw is not being implemented prop- erly, and act as the last line before an issue is taken to court. Livestock claim Vicki Culbert • of Ashfield Ward will be reimbursed by Ashfield-Colborne- Wawanosh Township council for 20 chickens and seven turkeys that: were killed by unidentified dogs. As the predator isn't a wild animal, such as . a coyote or wolf, the province does . not cover losses, 'however ACW has decided to approve Animal Control Officer Robert Trick's assessment, and pay out a total of $487.50 to cover the loss of the animals. Galt Place storm sewer Bruins= Excavating was awarded the contract to com- mence work on the Galt Place storm sewer in Century Heights , by Ashfield- Colborne-Wawanosh Township Council. A new pipe will be installed between the paved gutter and the property line with the. hopes a preventing water from running on to the road. Building permits Despite a slow start to the year, building permits have risen to the level they were at last year in Ashfield- Colborne-Wawanosh. According to Chief Building Official ,dirk Livingston, who debriefed ACW council on the topic, building permits have steadily increased, bringing them m to roughly the same level as last year. "It was a slow start, but the numbers have been going up," Livingston said. Dungannon Fall Fair The Dungannon Agricultural Society is prepar- ing to host the Dungannon Fair on August 7, 8 and 9 at the Dungannon Agricultural Fair Grounds. Events include a truck pull, modified lawn mower pull, horse pull, open air dance, family dance, kids games, clowns, a baby show and beer gardens. Ashfield -Colborne= Wawanosh council was pre pared for the event, having written a $400 donation into their budget this year to help the society put together the event. Alzheimer Society: starting annual donation drive The Alzheimer Society of' Grey - Bruce continues to face a : significant challenge as the need for informa- tion, education, support and coun- selling services is growing faster than the chapter's fman- ial resources. "We continue to depend very much on the generosity of the Grey -Bruce community," said executive director Deborah Barker. The chapter has just launched its annual request for donations with a mailing to past donors seeking- sup- port again in 2009. th dept. 17, 1949 tver Sept. 17, 2009 i • 25th Wedding Anniversary The family of Ray and Anne Guay invite you to a camp fire to celebrate their parents' 25th Wedding Anniversary On Saturday, August 15 anytime after 7 p.m., at 1632 Concession 5, Kincardin BEST WISHES i Lorne iMarg Ritchie You are invited to a CorneeiQo Tea at the Ripley Legion Sunday, Aug. 16 - 2-4 pm. Best wishes only, or donations to the Canadian Cancer Society IJJCKNOW SINTINEL ;Birthday c»° Dylan Black August 7, 1997 - 12 years old Tyler Courtney August 7, 2007 - 2 years old Brandon Schnurr-Bushell August 8, 1997 - 12 years old Damon Bradley Murray August 9, 2005 - 4 years old Barker explained that in thepast two years a number of outreach programs have been devel- oped to encourage earlier diagnosis for those affected by memory Loss or cognitive impair- ment, andtomake individuals and families aware :.of ,Alzheimer Society. services. There are 2,500 'adults age 65 and older in Grey - Bruce who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder, Barker. said. However, it is also known that up to 65 per cent of those experiencing memory loss or cognitive impair- ment do not seek a diagnosis. "That means the true number of those affected exceeds 7,000," said Barker. "We know that earlier involvement with the Alzheimer Society programs by an individual and his or her fam- ily members and caregivers means a better understand- ing and a better quality of life through the disease process." One of- the great successes of Alzheimer Society awareness activi- ties in recent years has been a reduc- tion in the stigma • attached to Alzheimer's dis- ease. "People are more open :to recogniz- ing the early signs, more g to talk about Alzheimer's disease and related dementia, and more willing to contact our support` staff," said Barker. "Caregivers are always telling us how important our education and counselling pro- grams have been for them and for their loved ones. "We are very proud of the fact that we have never had to create a waiting list for our support and coun- selling services. That has only been possible because our donors have • understood the need and respond- ed with generosi- ty," said Barker. "We are confident that our donors will continue to support our growing finan- cial requirements." Less than 45 per cent of the chap - 1 ter's annual budget comes from gov- ernment or other outside sources. "We still depend on our donors to ensure that all of our services will continue to be available when they are needed," said Barker. • More: than 95 per cent of all money. donated to the local chapter stays in Grey -Bruce. The balance goes to research into a cause and a cure, and into improving ., standards of care. "When you make a donation to the Alzheimer Society' of Grey -Bruce you are helping to make a real difference in the lives of people we all know and care about, right here in. our local community;" said Barker. Donations to the Alzheimer Society of Grey -Bruce can be made in person at our office, 'or by mail to 753 2nd Ave. E., Owen Sound ON N4K 2G9. Donations can also be made online at www.alzheimer- greybruce.com and clicking on the donate now icon.