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Takes Skills
Kelly Boven, in centre at right, along with his teammate James
Whitney, right, both students of Lambton College’s horticultural
program took first place in the Canada Blooms post secondary
skills competition for landscaping for their design (top). This is the
first time that Lambton has taken top honours. With the victory,
the team qualified for the nationals to be held in Saskatoon. Also
pictured is teacher Paul Churchill. (Photos submitted)
Morris-Turnberry council
has put $25,000 in a reserve
fund to support the expansion
of Brussels library branch.
The decision was made at
the March 20 meeting of
council following a meeting
the night before with a
delegation from Huron East.
Mayor Joe Seili, deputy-
mayor Bernie MacLellan and
Jack McLachlin, clerk-
administrator visited council
to discuss plans for the library.
MacLellan explained that
Huron East was hoping
Morris-Turnberry would pick
up 20 per cent of the cost of
renovating or expanding the
library, the same ratio it
supports for the Brussels,
Morris and Grey Community
Centre. The early ball-park
estimate for the project is
$400,000, meaning Morris-
Turnberry’s share would be
$80,000.
“We’re just looking for
assistance to build,”
MacLellan said. “We’ll look
after the year-to-year costs.”
McLachlan explained that
an architect is looking at the
possibilities of renovating the
current building to make it
accessible for wheel chairs or
building new with a proposal
likely in the next couple of
months.
At their March 20 meeting,
councillors were in support of
helping out. “If we want this
type of facility in our area we
have to be ready to pay for it,”
said councillor Paul Gowing.
But how much, was the
matter for debate. Deputy-
mayor Jim Nelemans
suggested the council should
put a cap on its total support
rather than sign on for a
straight 20 per cent share.
“You could get people
involved who want to build a
Taj Mahal,” he said.
Councillor Mark Beaven
suggested council should keep
away from a 20 per cent
promise altogether but that
$25,000 be set aside with a
promise to reconsider when
the final estimate is available.
But Nelemans didn’t
support that proposal. “If I
was going to put up a building
I’d want a commitment,” he
said.
In the long run, councillors
agreed to say they support the
project, set aside the $25,000
as an interim payment and ask
for a representative on the
committee.
OPP issue water safety advice
Team qualifies for nationals
With spring officially
here and a night of steady
rain in the Huron County
area, rivers, ditches and
streams in the area are
filling up with water.
OPP Const. Jeff
Walraven reminds parents
that children are often
fascinated and hypnotized
by a ditch full of water or
a fast running creek or
stream. Any water, from
a puddle on the side of the
road to a dangerous
flooding river, act as
magnets for children.
“Take some time today
to reinforce just how fast
those ice cold, and fast
running bodies of water
will sweep a child's body
down a stream, river or
sewer system to their
deaths. Nothing takes the
place of constant
supervision but you just
can't be everywhere all
the time,” says Walraven.
A child only needs
seconds to approach a fast
flowing body of water
and to fall in. Water safety
is everyone's businesses
so if you have one of
these creeks, rivers or
water filled ditches in
your neighbourhood,
keep a close eye on that
area.
“If you see any kids
doing what kids are
known to do; playing in
areas where they
shouldn't, get them out of
there or call the police. “
OPP would like to
remind all parents and
care givers to have an
important chat with
children of all ages.
Morris-Turnberry to support
Brussels Library expansion
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Continued from page 1aesthetically-pleasing. “After we start construction weare not to associate with anyone
except the five judges. It was quite
intense.”
With the gold, Boven and
Whitney have now qualified forthe national contest in Saskatoonthis June. At this point Bovenisn’t sure whether he and Whitney
will be able to attend. “Our
schedules are incredibly busy.
Also it costs quite a bit. But it was
an honour to have been chosen.”Saying that Churchill has to bethanked for his prep work andguidance, Boven concludes, “This
has been an awesome experience
that allowed us to meet people in
the industry.”
By Keith Roulston
The Citizen