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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2018-5-24, Page 11Explosive fundraising Members of the Wingham Firefighters' Association were busy on Saturday, hosting a special fundraising barbecue at the Wingham Fire Hall to help raise money for fireworks in the town on Canada Day, leading from one long weekend to another. Putting in some time on the grill are, Kenny Wright, left, and Brad Robinson. (Hannah Dickie photo) Few registered for election By Shawn Loughlin The Citizen Despite nominations opening on May 1 for this fall's municipal election, very few candidates have officially filed papers to let their name stand this October. Colleen Schenk, the incumbent trustee with the Avon Maitland District School Board for North Huron, Morris-Turnberry and Howick, is running again, hoping to win a seventh term on the board. In Central Huron, while he has yet to officially do so, Mayor Jim Ginn announced that he plans to seek re- election for the municipality's top spot. Ginn told his council at the Monday, May 7 council meeting that he planned to run again this October. In Morris-Turnberry, Andrew Somers has filed to run for a councillor position, while in Huron East, Curtis McKinnon has submitted his name to be a councillor in the Grey Ward. As of Tuesday morning, no one had filed papers in North Huron. The Citizen will update the list of candidates every week until the election, which is set for Oct. 22. go - Londesborough Lions Club PPAa E lJ � OR (LC / N011 i Luc 7» ou,73,9),rt- -RIRTy roup -/, {, "DOLLARS 100 DATE yr, Now pitching... Londesborough Minor Baseball players will be facing a new pitching machine this summer thanks to the generous donation of just over $2,000 from the Londesborough Lions Club. With the warm weather finally here, the players should now be able to take advantage of the new equipment on the hamlet's fields. Jen Elliott, left, and Dawn Smith, right, of Londesborough Minor Baseball were on hand for the presentation from Lions Club President Kevin Wright, centre, as were several of the hamlet's ball players. (Photo submitted) THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 24, 2018. PAGE 11. Committees coming Continued from page 1 immediately after the public meeting, board members thought it would be best to seek public committee members. Going back several years, McLellan said the priority laid out for the centre was the expansion and addition of dressing rooms at the centre. While those remain a concern, he said, the public needs to have its say about what else they'd like to see improved at the centre and what they'd be willing to fundraise in order to help out. The decision was made to advertise for a building committee, he said, so the board could get to work on making recommendations for the renovation of the centre. He said that initially the board didn't feel that a fundraising committee needed to be struck right away. However, members felt it wouldn't hurt to begin that process and called for members on that committee as well. Board member John Lowe said that the board has received an offer from Nicole Jutzi, who was at the head of fundraising for the Wingham and Area Hospital's Our Hospital Our Future campaign, to come and advise the committee on potential fundraising avenues. With letters of interest due to the board by June 1, McLellan says the board is aiming to strike the two committees at its next meeting in June. Your Local Paper - The Original Social Media! News / Information / Events / Shopping Community / & More Crlebmfiag30 Years m"' phPo:hli'oZnClli.ea AbOut Photos Posta CommunTy 111 IslOPIPttion COMP., <Wen,ha,.dDenny S =post See Pi nee esneie thi pea. pe Sas th. WS sea. Wow On 0 03 Ow. Sven Phrts On. NOM IRO ee..eav In print, online or on the go, we are your local newspaper. We keep you connected to what's happening in our communities and surrounding areas. The Citizen www.northhuron.on.ca Facebook J www.Facebook.com/NorthHuronCitizen Twitter @TheNHCitizen info @ northhuron.on.ca The Citizen Are you tired of getting a second-han newspaper Be first in line and get your own subscription! One year subscription to The Citizen $3800 only Enclosed is $38.00 for a 1 -year subscription Name Address Town Postal Code On-line subscriptions available too at www.northhuron.on.ca Mail cheque & coupon to: P.O. Box 429, P.O. Box 152, Blyth, ON NOM 1H0 Brussels, ON NOG 1H0