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The Citizen, 2003-02-26, Page 11THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2003. PAGE 11. PEOPLE AROUND WALTON By Jo-Ann McDonald Call 887-6570 Cancun, Mexico was the destination for Steve Knight and Mami Dingman. The resort Oasis was fantastic. They had a week of hot weather, good food and great fun. They enjoyed a nine-hole golf course for some golf, as well as snorkeling along the reef. They took a tour to Chichenizia, the most popular and famous Mayan ruins. They were brave enough to venture to the top of the pyramid on the very, very narrow steps. Mami reports being scared silly and not too keen on coming back down, but she made it and lived to tell me the story. Brian Black and Joan Tuchlinsky made the LTI Costa Verdic Beach resort at Holguin, Cuba their getaway destination. Joan reports perfect weather to enjoy the many activities such as beach volleyball, pool volleyball, kayaking and waterpolo. They enjoyed great food and a wonderfully relaxing week. They met people from the Waterloo area. Isn’t it always amazing to run into people from close to home? Travelling north to the extreme cold temperatures for snowmobiling were some local men. Ron McCallum, Bill McClure, Barry Hoegy, Harold McCallum, Wayne Hartman and three Mitchell-area men went to Lake Nipissing and Russel McCallum’s cottage. It was very cold at -33°C early in the week but was really nice weather for snowmobiling at the end of the week. The Brussels Curling Club took a bus with 36 members and friends to Kitchener to the Scott Tournament of Hearts on Wednesday. They saw the afternoon and evening games. Between the games, there was a live show of interviews with Quebec men’s Champion Guy Hennings and TV hosts Cathy Gauthier and John Wells. The MC interviewed Pauline Patterson, Annette Lewington and Gary Pipe on how they were enjoying their day. Gary and I were also brave enough to ask questions of the panel. We all had a lot of fun and saw some really good games. Lots of other local people were there and a correction from last week is that we saw Gerald Knight not Rick. The final game on Sunday afternoon was great with the Newfoundland, Labrador team having their chance but Team Canada coming out on top. Travelling to Toronto to see the Toronto Maple Leafs play the Nashville Predators on Sunday night was Brian Black. The weather wasn’t great for travelling and the game wasn’t so good for Leaf fan Brian as they lost to the Predators. A couple of friends of Walton are in hospital. Ken McDonald is a patient in Listowel hospital and Isobel Huether is a patient in Seaforth Hospital. We wish them both improved health. We are pleased to report that Idel la Hubley is home from hospital and is feeling better. A snowmobile accident has Devin Blake sidelined for the next while. He suffered back injuries and is in a London Hospital at time of writing. We wish him a full and speedy recovery. Well many of the students have gone back to college and university but a different bunch are now home. Many Waltoners enjoyed the men’s curling bonspiel last Wednesday in Seaforth. McGavin’s are one of the sponsors and congratulations to McGavins for their continued support of curling in our area. The Brussels Curling Club hosted its mixed bonspiel last Saturday and Walton was well represented. Walton teams with a couple of Brussels imports placed third, fourth and fifth. Team members included Mary Bernard, Steve Knight, Brenda Linton and Mike Thomas; Jo-Ann McDonald, Dave Linton, Rose Kellington and Joe Ryan; Rick McDonald, Vai Shortreed, Carmen Bernard and Mami Dingman. A lot of fun and moans and groans were shared by all. Congratulations to Manny and Andrea Taylor of the birth of their daughter, Maleah on Feb 11. Birthday babies last week included Nelson Ryan, Helen Brenie, Kevin McNaughton, Steve Knight, Christopher Becker, Bruce McDonald, Chris Lee, Adam Hamilton, and Terry Nichol. FROM WALTON WLS’s Acorn class busy building houses M. Humphries hosts WI The Walton Women’s Institute met at the home of Marjorie Humphries with seven members present. Ruth Axtman was in charge of the meeting and the topic was What Subject I would Like to Learn About. All the members answered and discussed the question. It was announced that the ACWW church service will be held at Walton’s Duff’s United Church the last Sunday in April. The East Huron choir of which Marjorie Humphries and Marion Godkin are members, will be singing that day. In business, they discussed giving a donation to the Walton Hall Board of $200 toward the possible painting of the hall. The Walton Little School’s Acorn class has been busy working on their house. One bedroom and one bathroom are just about complete. A special thank you to the parents who have donated carpet, wallpaper, boxes, and floor samples for them to build the rooms with. When they are not working on the house, the children are busy writing in their journals and reading great stories. The children of the junior preschool class have been busy learning about their bodies. They did a digestive diagram learning what the heart and lungs do and how the body keeps the “good stuff’ we eat and discards the “bad stuff’. They are also working hard on an All About Me book. The children have been very happy wtih the warmer weather so they can play on the hill with their crazy carpets and toboggans. A INSURANCE PREMIUMS TOO HIGH? A M-T to discuss zoning changes A public meeting was held Feb. 18 in conjunction with the Morris- Tumberry council session to discuss zoning amendments for Glen Warwick Farms Ltd.. The zoning under consideration affects Part Lot 31, Cone. 1 in Morris, and would see a change from restricted agriculture-special provisions to village residential- special provisions. The special provision would limit the use of an existing bam to dry storage. The total area involved in .18 hectares (.44 acres). Clerk-Treasurer Nancy Michie read a report from the county planning department stating support for the proposal. A bylaw was passed permitting the rezoning, pending the 20-day appeal period. Council has also requested that a privacy fence be installed according to condition six and an agreement will be drawn. *** A rezoning for Part Lot 1, Cone. 7, for H.J. Sieber Farms Ltd., was also discussed. The rezoning would change the designation from general agriculture to agricultural small holding-special provisions and would affect .76 hectares (1.88 acres). After hearing of the county’s support for the proposal, a bylaw was passed to allow the rezoning, pending the 20-day appeal period. *** Council approved a donation to Wheels Away. *** Following a presentation by Animal Control Officer Bob Trick, council passed a resolution to be sent to Huron MPP Helen Johns and Huron-Bruce MP Paul Steckle stating that hunting should not be stopped. ***, Council reviewed the draft budget for the Blyth and District Fire Department which included an increase in the requested levy, up from $11,143.65 to $44,256.42. Council deferred any decisions on the budget and asked that the fire board representatives report back to the council following the next board meeting. In another fire-related matter, council reviewed a listing of fire calls collected and outstanding. Two outstanding fire calls from 1997 will be submitted to small claims court. *** Letters of consent were received from adjacent landowners on Johnston Lane in Bluevale so council will proceed with the transfer of ownership. , *** Council passed a bylaw to approve the expropriation of lands. *** Burnside gave the municipality four Raptors tickets. Councillor Jim Nelemans offered to use the tickets. Help protect the environment Reduce, reuse and recycle COMMUNITY LIVING WINGHAM AND DISTRICT> CENTRAL HURON, SOUTH HURON will be hosting 3 practical sessions on PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE, CITIZENSHIP FOR ALL to be facilitated by Bruce Kappel. These sessions are to provide families and service providers with the opportunity to identify concerns and to offer practical ideas and solutions. Friday, February 28, 2003 2-4:30 pm - for families/caregivers Friday, February 28, 2003 7-9:30 pm - Open forum Saturday, March 1, 2003 10:00 am-12:30 pm -for families/caregivers Registration is required for family sessions To register or for more information contact Dawn Crook 524-7362, Mary Swinkels McLellan 237-3637 This series is made possible by sponsorship of the Ministry of Citizenship fZJOmni Insurance Brokers Save 20-40% on your auto insurance and more on other insurance services * Free No Obligation Quote Paul Hallahan R.R. #3 Blyth (519) 523-9110 Fax: (519) 523-9278 Clinton Office: (519) 482-3434 JSVSW1 \^email:phallahan@odyssey.on.ca " Offering Insurance & Financial Services Farm/Commerclal/ Residentlal/Auto Accldent/SIckness NOTICE TO DOG OWNERS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF MORRIS-TURNBERRY 2003 Dog Tags and licenses are now available: (Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm) at the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry Municipal Office, 41342 Morris Rd. R.R. 4, Brussels, ON NOG 1H0 ‘"Tags can be picked up in person or ordered by telephone"* All dogs must be licensed in compliance with By-law No. 30- 2001. A copy of the complete By-law is available for review at the Municipal Office. All dogs must be identified by means of a issued for a (1) one year period by: Friday, April 25, 2003 The fee schedule shall be as follows: All dogs - males, females, and spayed femdies Kennel License Fee (for a kennel of dogs that are registered or eligible for registration unaer the Animal Pedigree Act. Late Payment Charge (Shall be assessed in addition to the license fee, if the license and I or tag is not purchased by April 25th) tag and license, 1/ 2/ 3/ $20.00 per dog $75.00 $20.00 per dog Excrement: The By-law requires dog owners to forthwith remove excrement left by a dog, from property other than the premises of the owner of the dog. Any person contravening this provision is subject to a $50.00 fee. For further information contact: The Municipality of Morris-Turnberry Telephone 519-887-6137 Fax: 519-887-6424 E-mail: morris@scsinternet.com