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The Citizen, 1997-07-16, Page 9THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 16,1997 PAGE 9. 45 gather for Snell reunion Londesboro Hall was the location when descendants of various branches of the Snell family met at the 62nd Snell Reunion, on Sunday, July 13. The 45 people in attendance enjoyed games during the afternoon, organized by Jayne and Ken Slade, after which a delicious potluck supper was served. President Rob Snell welcomed everyone, and conducted the business part of the reunion after the meal. A moment's silence was held in memory of Ed Taylor, Ralph Anderson, Elgin Dale and Bruce Bettles. Secretary-treasurer Anne Healy was unable to attend, but had organized several contests and prizes. Most senior member present was Don Snell; lucky 13th winner was Rob and Kathy Youngblut; anniversary closest to July 13, Barb and Allan Bosman; child with birthday closest to July 13, Cayley Slade; youngest child, Bryn Youngblut; adult birthday closest to July 13, Elva Peck. The person who travelled the furthest was Taniya Havarunova, from Belarus, Russia, who is spending the summer with Dianne and Murray Waun. Taniya lives in the area affected by the Chernobyl disaster and her time in Canada is to let her experience a healthy lifestyle. The peanut guessing was won by Tim Snell, and the jellybean guessing was won by Dan Snell. Lynn Snell won the door prize, and the 50/50 draw, organized by Ken and Jayne Slade was won by Barbara Bettles. Next year's reunion will be held July 12 at the Londesboro Hall. A committee was formed to plan the format of future reunions. Euchre The monthly euchre was held at the hall on Friday, July 11. There were 12 and a half tables. Winners were: first, Len and Betty Archambault; second, Phyllis and Keith Tyndall; third, Gordon Radford and Jack Lee; lone hands, a tie with 5, Ila and Carman Pollock and Frank and Kay Konarski. The next euchre is at the hall on Friday, Aug. 8 at 8 p.m. LondesboroThe news from [Compiled by June Fothergill Phone 523-4360 UCW prepares for outreach project Hullett council states amalgamation preference Stating no further need for study, Hullett Council declared their pref­ erence for amalgamation, if forced, at the June 17 meeting. Having cooperated with one study and finding the municipali­ ties to be running as efficiently as possible, council passed a motion stating their preference for amalga­ mation with the North Huron group, if restructuring is forced upon them. Council supported a resolution from the town of Rockland which stated that if the province did not provide and confirm details regard­ ing the transfer of services, prior to June, that the process be delayed until January, 1999, to allow municipalities to prepare. A resolution from North York, requesting the province not remove the Telephone Gross Tax, now col­ lected by municipalities, was sup­ ported by council. The resolution also asked compensation be made for the lost revenue if the tax is removed. A letter of appreciation will be sent to Bell Canada for the installa­ tion of a pay phone at the comer of Cty. Rd. 15 and Hwy. 4, at Hill­ crest Restaurant. A bylaw was passed to renew the agreement with Clinton, Goderich Twp. and Tuckersmith Twp., for the operation of a joint fire area (Clinton Fire Area). The contract for repairs to Kennedy Bridge, Lot 29, Cone. 8/9, was let to Reymer Construction Ltd., at a price of $98,690.17, including GST. The tender for the Buffinga Drain was awarded to Vanbree Drainage and Bulldozing Ltd., at the July 1 meeting. The cost of the project is $86,215.25, including GST. A por­ tion of the tender is subject to Min­ istry of Transportation approval. Approval was given for drainage works for Lots 28-31, Cone. 9 and Part Lots 28 and 29, Cone. 10. R.J. Burnside and Associates were appointed to prepare a report and include it with work for Lot 30, 31, Cone. 10. The report for the Youngblut Drain will be read July 15 at 7:30 p.m. A request for repair and cleanout of Bowes Drain was accepted by council, at an estimated cost of $5,000. An agreement was extended between the township of Hullett, the Hullett Community Recreation board and the Huron County Board of Education for use of the western section of Hullett Central Public School area grounds, known as Londesboro Community Athletic Field. The previous 20-year agree­ ment had expired, but was extended for an additional 25 years. The township and recreation board will be allowed free use of the ball diamond and will be responsible for maintenance and related costs associated with the flood lights and bleachers. Accounts totalling $418,728.01 were approved for payment. Blyth Fire Bel. attains surplus Continued from page 3 ed insurance was proven.**« Council was informed that the Blyth and District Fire Area Board had accumulated a surplus of approximately $20,000, which will be returned to the municipalities. Of that total, 19 per cent will go to Blyth. Councillor Doug Scrimgeour asked that the money be put into a fire truck reserve so as to prevent further burden to the taxpayers.**» Council supported a resolution from the townships of Denbigh, Abinger and Ashby, asking the government to disband the com­ missions and transition boards in respect to restructuring.*•* In response to a letter from Grey Twp., council agreed with the for­ mation of a North Huron commit­ tee to discuss two options: the grouping of municipalities into one municipality or into no more than three, as discussed at the Belgrave meeting, June 25. *** Councillor Rob Lawrie and Stewart attended a workshop for municipal councillors and staff to discuss the draft of the official county plan, July 3. In a report from the Blyth and District Community Centre board, council learned the new heating and air conditioning unit was up and running in the upstairs portion of the centre. The condenser for downstairs will not be ready for two to three months. The outdated electric heating/air conditioning system is being replaced by a propane system. The project, costing approximately $38,000, is expected to pay for itself in two to three years through energy savings, said committee member and Councillor Gerald Kerr. The project is being completely financed until the fall by Hullett Twp. Blyth council will determine at a later date how they will finance their portion. •** Invoices, totalling $400.89, were approved for payment. Reeve Mason Bailey, Councillors Scrimgeour, Lawrie and Ron Ritchie will attend the Association of Municipalities annual confer­ ence, Aug. 24-27, at the Royal York, Toronto, at a cost of $321 per person. Councillors Scrimgeour and Lawrie will be voting delegates. *** Council gave support to the Vil­ lage of Iroquois, requesting the provincial government reconsider the removal of tourism signs on major highways. *** Council also backed a resolution from North Monaghan Twp. requesting the premier make a full inquiry into the Ministry of Munic­ ipal Affairs and Housing restructur­ ing process. Requests for donations were filed for consideration during next year's budget talks. Authorization was given to Har­ vey Snell to trim the shrubs at the south end of the village, as he sees fit. *** A bequest of $250 was received for Blyth Union Cemetery. Council also noted the tremen­ dous amount of work done by vol­ unteers at the cemetery and expressed their appreciation.»** Eight members of Bums UCW met at Londesboro United Church on Wednesday, July 2. Josephine MacGregor opened the meeting with a "Thought for Today". Hymn 405 was sung, accompanied by Beth Knox at the piano. Readings were given by Ramona Jamieson, Gay Salverda and Gladys Leiper, followed by Take Time To Be Holy. A reading was given by Ida Salverda. Beth Knox read the scripture, Psalm 31. "Bird Song at Twilight", "Bonds of Friendship" and "Hay Harvest" were read by Gloria McEwing, Hazel Reid and Josephine MacGregor. Hymn 502 closed the devotional part. Josephine MacGregor conducted the business. Roll call was answered with a Bible verse and the minutes of the last meeting were read. The treasurer's report Scouting Continued from page 3 participating, along with many others as Offers of Service Staff. Preparations have begun already for the 1997-1998 Scouting year. Registration will be Sept. 11 at the Blyth Public School. 1st Blyth Scouters are always striving to make Scouting as good as it can be. More leaders are still needed to make the program work. There will be new opportunities and new challenges in the new Scouting year. The former Bluewater Region, of which Huron District was a part has been restructured, and now includes the District of North Waterloo, South Waterloo, and Wellington, formerly part of Green Valley Region. The name of the new Region is 'Atironta', named after a Huron Indian Chief in the 1600s who exhibited many of the characteristics of Lord Baden- Powell, founder of Scouting. To signify the change a new crest has been designed by the youth, and will be worn on the uniform in place of the current Bluewater crest. Efforts will also be made to involve the youth more in decision making and evaluation at all levels of Scouting. was given by Ramona Jamieson. The meeting closed with prayer. The Londesboro UCW wishes to invite all ladies to join them in their Comforter Outreach Project, Monday, July 21 at Londesboro United Church. Join in the fellowship as they lie comforters. Work will get underway at 9:30 a.m. Bring a bag lunch, a darning needle and scissors. For more information call 523- 4296. Belgrave [Compiled by Linda Campball Phone 357-2188 |TFie news from Residents extend sympathies Sympathy is extended to Helen and Lewis Stonehouse in the passing away of a dear sister Winnifred Johnston. May your thoughts and prayers be with the family in this their time of sorrow. IN VESTMENTS ^524-2773 Godfich 1-JOO-265-5503 TOWNSHIP OF MORRIS MEETING NOTICE The Council of the Township of Morris will hold Its next regular Council Meeting on: Wednesday, July 23, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. (In lieu of July 22,1997) Homehardware burner's; Dome ^arbtoare Come in and meet Owen Turner Owner of irner’s Home Hardware Our friendly service will keep you coming back YOUR SIMPLY MOBILE REP ( 24 Albert St., Box 99 Clinton (519) 482-7023