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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1995-03-22, Page 2:w is HEY MA S You call that work!? ' What a better way to send kids to camp than a Spa-a-thon? That's exactly what CKNX Ra- dio did. Spa-a-thon '95 on March 4 was held at Kelsey's in owen Sound for 12 hours. AM 920 CKNX-Radio's Matt O'Neill was on site for the 12 hour event along with co-workers Adam Taylor and Rick Zacharewicz, marketing reps, and the AM 920 Country Dance Party line dance instructor Tanya McLeod. Each team member spent 30 minutes at a time in the hot tub from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. The spa, donated by Rintoul Pool and Spa, Owen Sound, was situated on the patio outside of Kelsey's on Highway 26. 1994 showed a profit of $3,500 and the goal for '95 was $4,000. With the help of CKNX Radio, $9,000 was raised. That is more Matt O'Neill...working hard for an excellent cause. than double last year's efforts. All proceeds are used to send kids to Rotary Camp in owtn Sound this summer. The project was started last year by two area husinesses whose interests were in fundraising to help others. The des- tination of the funds raised changes each year hut will always stay with non-profit organizations. Teeswater; be part of future planning The Village of Teeswater is be- ing urged to become part of the planning process for the future of Bruce County. Barb Fisher, manger of the South Bruce Community Futures Com- mittee, attended the March 13 meeting of village council to bring members up to date on a number of upcoming initiatives aimed at en - Wittig submits retirement notice Wingham police chief Robert Wittig submitted his letter of intent to enter into retirement at the monthly meeting of the Wingham Police Services Board. The chief will be retiring from the Wingham Police Services on Dec. 1, 1996, but will be taking a lot of time off, using up his accu- mulated days off, between Sept. 1 1995 and his official retirement day. During his time off beginning in September, deputy chief Jim Dore will be in charge. The board also accepted the res- ignation of part-time constable Sid Adams. His resignation is effective Sept. I, 1995. suring a prosperous and productive future for the county. The committee is in the process of distributing "Bruce 2005" ques- tionnaires to 39,500 households in the county. Once they have been re- turned and the results tabulated, Fisher said, they will become the basis for the start of the strategic planning process for Bruce. The questionnaire is meant to give an overview of the strengths and weaknesses of the community as it heads toward the year 2005. While official plans outline poli- cies for land -use, Fisher explained, strategic plans take into considera- tion the wants and needs of the resi- dents of the community. Fisher said strategic plans are developed by consultants, the result of a series of public meetings, but can be expen- sive. That is why she is strongly suggests that Teeswater and several other municipalities in the south end of the county opt for funding under a joint strategic plan. • "The jobsOntario Community Action Fund will pay up to 50 per - cent of a strategic plan," said Fish- er. However, she said, if municipal- ities were to combine forces to ap- ply for the grant, they might be more apt to receive funding than if each proceeded individually. Fisher said she is a strong believ- er in strategic planning. "You set out a priority list for capital expen- ditures in the future...1 strongly be- lieve in them (strategic plans). It puts everything on the table." East Wawanosh Township Sturdy Drain report adopted The Sturdy Drainage Works, Main Drain Improvement, 1995 report was adopted by council at its regular monhtly meeting on March 7. Council will sit as a court of revision on at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 4. Tenders for the drain will close at 4 p.m. on Monday, April 3. Tend- ers will be accepted, conditional to the court of revision regarding the report. Road subsidy Council was advised at its March 7 meeting that the township's road subsidy for 1995 will be $212,200, with a total supported expenditure of 5286,000. Roads superintendent Ralph Campbell said the township has to spend $286,000 in order to get the 1995 allocation from the provincial govern- ment. The 1994 allocation was $215,400. The township received its final infrastructure monies in the amount of 549,135.06, finalizing the Potter Bridge project. Council received a total of $149,954.65 in infrastructure grants, which was 100 per cent of what the township applied for. Coucil approved a supplementary allocation of 585,000 to be used for a salt shed and storage area. The proposed expenditures for 1995, in the amount of $345,400 was adopted by council. Morris Township briefs Proctor agreement signed George Procter was on hand at the Morris Township council meeting on March 7 to sign the Procter Agreement between the township and Bodmin Farms. The agreement will be registered on the title with the cost of registra- tion.being charged to Bodmin Farms. In signing the agreement, George Procter said he was satisfied with the agreement on the property. All the conditions were fulfilled. The agreement will be finalized when a survey has been completed and submitted to council. Pecuniary interests When a member of Morris Township council declares a pecuniary in- terest with an item on the agenda, they will now have to leave the coun- cil chamber. Councillor John Duskocy made the motion at the March 7 meeting of council. It passed 2-1. Before the introduction of Bill 163, declaring a pecuniary interest was up to the individual councillor. Now they are re- quired to declare their interest in the item on the agenda. Councillor Keith Johnston all the councillor did before was sit in the gallery, They could not vote, and they were not allowed to say anything on the matter. Recreation grant Moms Township approved the $10,579 grant to the Township of Morris Recreation Account. Morris Township cou__% it also received a letter from Grey Township council regarding 1hE-6pproval of the Brussels -Morris -Grey Community Centre Board's budget for 1995. She also suggested that there will come a day when municipalities must have a plan in place in order to receive government funding. Fisher also presented Teeswater council with an in-depth communi- q profile of the village, compiled through material gathered during the 1991 general census. Thq 40 -page document outlines virtually everything there is to • know about Teeswater, from its weather, to its population demo- graphics to community facilities. She said council could put the vil- lage logo on the front of the pack- age and use it as promotional mate- rial for the municipality. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Fisher also called upon members of council to act as ambassadors for the Bruce Community Develop- ment Corporation. Incorporated in 1986, this feder- ally -funded hank originally was meant to help cushion the impact felt by a declining construction workforce at the Bruce Nuclear Power Development. Although Teeswater was not in the original catch -area of the corpo- ration, it has been since 1991. The corporation approves loans of up to $75,000 for small business development. It has just under $3.8 million in loans, said Fisher, and has lost less than $50,000, which she considers a very good record. "We (the corporation) have busi- nesses in Teeswater," she contin- ued. adding that the program assists small businesses in planning, book- keeping and quarterly reports. Centre voting membership appears before Township The Village of Blyth was re- questing input and opinions from member municipalities regarding the number of voting members on the Blyth and District Community Centre Board. After some discussion at its reg- ular monthly meeting on March 7, East Wawanosh Township council will recommend that each member municipality have two member representatives with the exception of West Wawanosh, which will have a single representative. At the present time, there are four 'representatives from Blyth, three from Hullett Township, two each from East Wawanosh and Morris Townships and one from West Wawanosh. It was noted that the board can also appoint six non-voting advi- sory representatives from broom - ball, hockey, and other user groups. Townships announce annual grants The councils for the Townships - of Morris and East Wawanosh Township bequeathed grants to or- ganizations requesting its annual donation from the ncil. Both township gave 5200 to the Belgrave, B , th and Brussels School Fair for 995. For the 1994 fair, Morris Ti ' ship gave $150. Both tow -hips also gave $100 to the B Fe ' , a decrease for, Mo , •wnship, which gave $125 in East Wawanosh Township will give the Town and County Home- makers $150 for 1995. Morris Township decreased their grant from $400 in 1994 to $200 this year. East Wawanosh gave $455 to Wheels Away, the fee based on usage in 1994. The township also paid its 1995 levy of $5,479 to the Maitland Valley Conservation Au- thority. The 1994 share was $5,095. SALO hi 39 "Professional - Family Hairstyling" ow Open WORMS 1101111111911111 Phone 367-1630 for 24 how waft Intermeden filllb Mel bit folk* btem. My a tip hili to ebooi... Vila lull. Adam Sandler Billy Madison Starts Friday Manch 24, 1995 Friday & Saturday 7:00&9:00p.m. Sunday to Thursday 8:00 p.m. 1\\I \I. (.1'.\I.,IZ \I. Nil .I I I\(; of the North Huron Special Transit Corporation Wheels —Away® \\ ed. .k Pill 5, 1995 at the Wingham & Area Seniors Day Centre (Fully Accessible) 350 Josephine St., Wingham • 7:30 p.m. Dessert and Coffee will be available at 7:00 p.m. Special Guest Speaker Fraser Ben, Huron -Perth District Health Council C.E.O. 50/50 Tickets Available • Everyone Welcome SUNWORTHY FEB. 13 - APRIL 24 (7N ALL SEAWORTHY. 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Randy Buhrow • THURSDAY- MARCH 22 •Course on Printing on Porcelain, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. at Blyth Festival Art Gallery •Wingham & Area Chamber of Commerce general meeting with a focus on the retail sector at Wingham Golf & Curling Ctub., Dinner, 6:30 p.m.. meeting 7:30 p.m. Please phone Audrey at 357-2606 to reserve your dinner. Everyone Welcome. SATURDAY - MARCH as •Chan Mail Seminar. Phone 392-6344 to irrlorrnation. SUNDAY. MARCH 26 *Roast Beef Supper at St. Stephen's Anglican Church. Gorrie, 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. -8th Formosa Toy Show and Sale at MIldrnay-Carrick Recreation Complex. 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ~Singles Dance, Wingham Legion Hail. 7 - 11 p.m. OICASMILUMEICKZI **irritation Session, A Caregiver Support Group al Wfrphrn & Area Seniors Day Centre. 360 Josephine St. 2 - 230 p.m. For more information phone Nancy WaNm, 367-2264 •The 1996 Spring Exhibition of Paintings of local artists. 51h Anniversary Preview Evening Event, 7- 9 p.m. Preemie(' by The Friends of to Wi nghem Library continuing during regular library hours until Sat, April 8 at 4:00 p.m. on Eat -in or Take-out orders March 14 to April 2, 1995 . Sunday Smorgasbord.5 - 8 p.m. Adults $10.50, Seniors $7.95, Children $5.25 292 Josephine St. Wingham 357-2732 • 11:2 • Farm Residential • Competitive Rates • Inspection Service howick •Auto i A