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The Citizen, 1991-05-29, Page 8PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 29, 1991. Fine sunshine greeted shoppers at the first day of the Farmers Market at Brussels Livestock and there were cheery smiles form vendors like Barry Mason (right). The first day saw steady traffic although not huge crowds. McKillop increases Farmers Market gets sunny start The skies were bright and so were the spirits when the first Farmers' Market opened at Brussels Livestock Saturday morning. Brenda Mason, who organized the market, said there were people lined up early in the morning wait­ ing for the vendors to open their stalls. Throughout the day crowds were not large but were steady. She said it is a good base for the market to build on as the season goes on. Vendors displayed maple syrup, nursery stock, tools and farm equipment, baked goods, even baseball cards. Because it is so early in the season there was only a limited amount of fresh produce on hand. Wingham Auxiliary names executive The annual meeting of the Auxil­ iary to the Wingham and District Hospital was held April 22 with President Mary Lou Cameron in charge. Mr. Norman L. Hayes, Chief Executive Officer, brought greetings from the Hospital Board and spoke of the future direction for the Health Plan in Southwestern Ontario. The Auxiliary is proud of the accomplishments of the 1990-91 year as indicated by the reports from various committees. Mrs. Cameron paid tribute to all volun­ teers who gave many hours of ser­ vice to make the achievements possible. She encouraged more vol­ unteers to become involved in the work of the Auxiliary. Equipment purchased for Hospi­ tal Patient Care included Blood Pressure Monitor (for use when taking stress tests); Hydraulic stretcher with mattress; three water beds; Fetal Monitor and a Vortex Mixer. Monies were raised through rummage sales, hospital bridge played in Lucknow, Teeswater and Wingham, gift care sales and a tea held al Marian Zinn , RR 2, Luc­ know. Test ride Leanne Mullen was just along for the ride when she tried out a hand-crafted rocking horse at the Farmers Market. Nathan Mason was happy to watch from a distance. Mrs. Cameron presented an Achievement Award al the R.N.A. graduation last May. The mecling closed with approxi­ mately 30 members enjoying lea and dessert. The next meeting is June 24. Doris -Michie conducted the installation of officers as follows: Honorary President, Doris Michie; Past President, Marie Phillips; President, Mary Lou Cameron; Treasurer, Margaret MacLeod; Recording Secretary and Press, Diane Doolittle; Corresponding Secretary, Catherine Wilson; Blood Donor Clinic, Anna Goodall; Bookcart, Velma Balser, Pat Gaunt, Catherine Wilson; Bridge, Lorna Stuart, Joe English; Bridge Trea­ surer, Mary Caslick; Cancer Clinic, Marilyn Wood, Hilda Brown; Tele­ phone nurses, Elizabeth Procter; Craft Group, Marilyn Wood, Gwen Laidlaw; Emergency Desk, Mar­ garet McVittie; Gift Shop, Mary Procter, Marie Phillips; Telephone - Gift Shop, Jan Wcinmiller; Histo­ rian, Shirley Donaldson; Member­ ship, Sharon Long; Nominations, Marie Phillips, Sharon Long; Rum­ mage Sale, Joanne McPherson; Social, Marie Devos, Hilda Brown; Teen Volunteers, Marilyn Vander- woude, Debbie Ritchie, Anna Nes­ bitt; Tray Favours, Marlene Leedham; Trellis, Lewis Howers. CUSTOM SPRAYING I KENZIE SMITH R.R. # 2 Listowel 291-3094 Cellular 1 -748-71 73 councillors' McKillop council accepted an insurance proposal from Frank Cowan Company Limited at its May 7 meeting. The program will increase the councillors' accident weekly indemnity limits, for total loss of time, from $300 to $500, and for partial loss of time, from $150 to $250 for an additional annual cost of $70. The total annual cost of the insurance is $10,629. A grant of $100 to the Huron County Junior Farmers was approved by council. Council accepted the tender of Roth Drainage Limited in the amount of $11,520.47 for construc­ tion of the Stimore Municipal Drain. The tender is subject to the passing of the by-law authorizing this work. Chief Building Official, Eugene McAdam, was present to discuss the application for severance for Concession 10, Part Lot 12, of the Louis J. Duffy estate. Council objected to the severance of 25 acres of the property. The severance application of William and Harry Loyens of Part Lot 19, Concession 7 was approved. The application was for 75 acres to be severed. The east side yard on the retained portion is to be increased to comply with the zoning by-law,to eliminate the minor variance fee, or the existing bam must be removed. A letter was received from Ralph Smith asking the township's toler­ ance regarding the existence of a frame garage at North Part Lots 13 and 14 of Concession 12. The request was denied. The road accounts in the amount of $112,842.56 were approved for payment from the general account. - A by-law was passed authorizing the execution of an agreement with -Hullett township over the mainte­ nance of the common boundary road. Council authorized Road Super­ intendent Wayne Dolmage to advertise for lenders for the recon­ struction of Concession 2/3, Lots 5 to 10; Sideroad 15 and Concession 1 to 2. The contractor is to supply load and haul approximately 17,000 cubic yards of shoulder Running for Municipal Office in 1991? You must register before you raise or spend any money for your campaign. To register and to find out what else every candidate should know, consult your local municipal clerk's office, then pick up your copies of the "candidate's guide - municipal elections 1991" and the Municipal Elections Candidate’s Brochure. Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs protection material, 25,000 cubic yards of "B" gravel and 7,000 cubic yards of "A" gravel. In response to a letter from the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority, council said it would be agreeable to decreasing the number of members on the MVCA board of directors. A by-law was passed to set a fee for issuing tax certificates. The fee for issuing zoning certifi­ cates was set at $20 to be charged on each separate parcel of land. A by-law to raise $500,000 to assist in the construction of drainage works under the Tile Drainage Act, 1980, was passed. Clerk Marion McClure was given permission to purchase 120 Blue Boxes at a price of $1.75 each, for use at Family Paradise Camp­ ground. Council approved the revised operating budget of $286,730 and capital budget of $20,700 for the Seaforth and District Community Centre. The budget of the Blyth District Area Fire Board in the amount of $50,480 was accepted by council. John McKercher was given per­ mission to haul waste materials into the Walton Landfill Site on a com­ mercial basis, providing the rules and regulations established at the site are complied with. Reeve Marie Hicknell recom­ mended a ratepayers' meeting be held in the fall prior to election. However, no decision was reached by council at this time. The general accounts totalling $12,046.4 were approved for pay­ ment. 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