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The Wingham Advance Times, 1995-03-15, Page 2wintsww, mai $0010 SIU W$111INCE.TINIES Turnberry oppositio • la, CP Ft rift:, ThiP retrtains steadfast in nding forVheeiS Away Turnberry council will not pro- vide funding for Wheels Away in 1995, but would support any local groups which wish to fpndratse for the specialized transportation ser- vice. The decision not to pay a portion of the Wheels Away 1994 operat- ing deficit will have an immediate effect on township residents who use the service. A letter was read at the March 7 meeting of Turnberry council stating that residents of the township who use Wheels Away would be subject to a $4.50 sur- charge per ride as of Monday, March 7. This would take the basic cost of a ride to $7.00. The letter went on to state that the surcharge would be removed if the township paid its MVCA levy opposed share of the' 1.994 deficit. Councillor Bill Purdon said he did not believe that Turnberry can be assessed a "share" of the Wheels Away operating deficit because it does not have an agreement with the North Huron Special Transit Corporation, which operates the service. Earlier this year, representatives of the Wheels Away board attended a meeting of Turnberry council to request funding. At that time, they estimated that Turnberry owed $1,169 -- or 15 per cent -- of last year's operating deficit. Later, that figure wasreduced to just under $900. The Wheels Away people were told that council would con- sider the request at budget time. At meeting, Protesting an increase of over six per cent in the 1995 levy, Turnber- ry council has decided it will pay the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority only one-half per cent more this year. An invoice for the 1995 levy was presented at the March 7 meeting of Turnberrycouncil, confirming the increase for 1995. Tumberry's share has gone to $8,716 from $8,199 in 1994. last week's council Turnberry Reeve Brian McBurney stuck to his contention, "that we (council) shouldn't give to charity here and stick it on the taxpayer's bill". Councillor Randy Foxton said he believed funding for the service should come from a strong commu- nity effort, not the general tax levy. "If it's a good cause, people will support it," he said. Mr. Purdon agreed, adding, "They (Wheels Away) could raise • far more money out knocking on the doors of business for dona- tions." He said it's too bad that Turnberry users off Wheels Away • appear to be penalized for council's stand through the introduction of a surcharge, but that did nothing to change the mindset of council members. u. Councillor Paul Elgie noted that at $7.00 a ride, it would be cheaper for Turnberry users of Wheels Away to hire a taxi. On the other hand, council mem- bers would fully support "flow- through funding" for Wheels Away, meaning that any local groups which wanted to do fund- raising for the service could make a donation through the township, but would receive full recogntion for their efforts. Finally, the following motion was passed: "That council has de- clined direct tax -base funding (for Wheels Away), but is more than willing to support flow-through funding. This would give full rec- ognition to the donor." Corporation of the Township of Morris The Council of the Township. of Morris deems it necessary to change the date of the regular council meeting, scheduled for March 21, 1995. Therefore, the council meeting scheduled for: March 21, 1995 at 7:30 p.m. will be held. Tuesday March 28, ' at 7:30 Bouwers moues on to district Councillor Randy Foxton called • the authority increase "presumptur ous", especially when Turnberry has recorded a one-half per cent as- sessment increase and when other groups are struggling to come in with very low, or no, tax increases. When asked why the levy has in- creased so much this year, Reeve Brian McBurney, who sits on the MVCA, said the authority awarded pay increases of "three or four per cent" to employees. Mr. McBurney said he opposed•the increase at the, board level. Finally, council decided to for- ward the. MVCA levy with a one- half per cent increase over the pre- vious year. This would take the amount to $8,240, to be paid Dec. 15. Order by April 22 deliver May 19 Order by May 20 deliver June 9 Meat birds, Layers, Ducks Geese, Turkeys LUCKNOW FARM SUPPLY 644 Campbell St., Hwy. #86 LUCKNOW 528-2331 Corporation of the Town of Wingham NOTICE Please be advised that the Town of Wingham and Wingham Horticultural Society have co-operated this year to plant trees on town streets, to replace those being removed. Any rate payer wishing a tree is asked to notify the Town Clerk's office at 357-3550 as soon as possible. J. Byron Adams Clerk Treasurer Kim Bouwers of Wingham and Vance McPherson of Goderich will represent Region 3 at the Li- ons Club district effective speak- ing competition on March 29. Bouwers took first place honors in the senior division of the region 3 competition held March 2 at the ' Blyth Public School. McPherson, sponsored by the Goderich Lioness Club, won the intermediate! division. Monica 'Walker -Bolton,' repre- senting the Goderich Lions Club, was the -runner-up in the senior di- vision. Also speaking in the senior divi- sion were Keith King of the Gode- rich Lioness Club and Crystal Brindley of Lucknow. Erin Van Moorsel of Tiverton was the runner-up in the interme- diate division. Also speaking in the intermedi- ate division were Russell Hurst of Teeswater, Chris Heigenhauser of Ripley, Kara Werth of Wingham, Marie Greer of the Goderich Lions Club, and Shelly Johnston of Lucknow. he Lions 'Club's district effec- Council letter T Spring Fling 95•••wingham and. Area Seniors Day tive speaking competition. will be held Wednesday, March 29 at F. E. Madill Secondary School in Centre volunteer co-ordinator Ronda Bennett is encouraging use Warnings of a five or six per everyone to purchase their Spring Fling 95 tickets, Wingham. cent increaseein theca education mill With the Luck of the Irish, it could be Worth $1,000. Spring Fling • rate this year has eaused Turnberry is the annual fund-raiser for the seniors day centre. council to send a letter to the Huron County board of Education request- ing that it come in with a zero per cent budget increase for 1995. The motion was made at the March 7 meeting of Turnberry The Luck of the Irish will be With each ticket, the buyer can council. granted to one lucky ticket holder attend the annual dance. This It was noted the Huron board is pointing at downloading from high- for the Spring Fling 95 dance and year's host mm unityis Neon Blyth er levels of government as the rea- draw, at the Wingham and Area andon e will April 1, feom band9 N n o son for the tax increase. However, Seniors da Centre. $30 will be 1 a.m. it also was pointed out at Turnberry ' Every Y council that neighboring boards of . , granted to the winner and the tick Tickets can be purchased from education, Bruce and Wellington et will to back into the 'Pot of Wingham and Area Seniors counties in particular, are said to be Gold' for a chance to win up to the Day Centre at Sand Are striving for a zero per cent budget $1,000. increase, so the question is, why . can't Huron? Councillor Bill Purdon of Turn - berry was particularly adamant. "If we (the township) can come in with . zero per cent, why can't they (the board of education)?" Notification of the 1995 board of education levy is expected in early May. pring fling dance Dates received East Wawanosh Tomwship council received proposed dates for moto-cross racing from Martin and Tom Bitz. The dates presented to council were Sept. 2-3, the Labor Day weekend; July 22-23; and April 15-16, Easter weekend or Oct. 14- 15. Two of the dates were alright with council, but the fact that two long weekends were submitted goes against what they agreed to. Council noted that under the agreement, only one long weekend during the summer could be used for moto-cross racing. The Bitz's will have to decide whether to host a race on the Easter weekend or the Labor Day weekend, but it cannot be both weekend9. "If we don't stick to our guns, we are going to have problems;" said Reeve Don Schultz. S meeting BELGRAVE--The Women's Mis- sionary Society held its meeting on March 6 at the home of Mrs. Hazel Dalrymple. The meeting opened with the WMS Purpose and Idle hymn "All People That on Earth Do Dwell" was sung. Mrs. Ivy Cloakey read scripture from Luke 12. Mrs. Ora Bruce led in prayer, Mrs. Margaret S iertsema gave the secretary's report and Mrs. Cloakey, the treasurer's report. A total of 33 sick and shut-in calls were recorded. The roll call was answered with the name of a woman in the Bible. Mrs. Alice Nicholson gave a report on the anntinl meeting held in Janu- ary and Mrs. Siertsetna read a story by Frances Nugent entitled "To a Better Life". Mrs. );Nicholson read a story on how a couple saved their marriage by sharing and thinking more of others. Mrs. Freda Scott read a poem, "Thank -you, Lord". Mrs. Irene Schultz also read a poem, "Strangers Are Friends We Haven't Met". Mrs. Nicholson reminded the group of the quilt, show and sale on July 1st at Camp Kintail for which they need donated quilts. The mon- ey will go toward building a health centre at the camp. "What a Friend We Have in Je- sus" was sung and Mrs. Nicholson thanked Mrs. Dalrymple for the use of her home. The hostess then served lunch. COMMUNITY CALENDAR S , onsored Judy Sanderson Gorrie, 335-3525 • Wingham, 357-2636 "INSURING TOMORROW TODAY" WEDNESDAY MAIICH 15 •Diabetes Education Program, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Phone Barbara Major-McEwan at 357-3210 for further information. •Local Artists: Last chance to enter the Friends of the Library 1995 Art Exhibit. Forms are available at The Wingham Library. Today is the final date for registration. eorreey MARCii 17 •St. Patrick's Day Luncheon at the Belgrave Community Centre 11:30 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. SAPIE -Y MAR�C1118 •Benefit dance for Chuck Hull family Wroxeter Community Hall 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m, •Huron County Beef Producers Beef Barbecue and Dance at BMG Community Centre, Brussels. Dinner 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Dance 8:30 - 12:30 p.m. Everyone Welcome. Tr IF DAY MARPH 21 •Tumberry Township Council meets at 8:00 p.rn. Tumberry Municipal Officel in Bluevale. We Represent howick • Farm Residential • Competitive Rates • Inspection Service • Auto KLERKS-BELANGER--Tina and Mark welcome with love the safe arrival of Samantha Elizabeth, horn at 11:12 a.m. on Feb. 19, 1995, at Owen Sound Hospital and weigh- ing 7 lbs., 7 oz. She is a first grand- child for Gerry and Betty Belanger, Brenda Klerks and David Paul. LAIDLAW--Greg and Dorothy Laidlaw of Kitchener are happy to announce the birth of their son, Jor- dan Gregory, at K -W Hospital on March 11, weighing 8 lbs., 12 oz. He is a wee brother for Kurtis. Proud grandparents are Albert and Gwen Lennips of Lucknow, Anne Laidlaw, Wingham and great- grandmother Helen Todd of Luck - now. SCHMIDT--Kevin and Jennifer Schmidt of Bluevale are happy to announce the birth of their son, Alex Joseph, born March 1, 1995, at Wingham and District Hospital and weighing 6 lbs., 13 oz. Grand- parents are Raymond and Vera Schmidt of Bluevale and Donald and Dianne Cameron of Wingham. HOSPITAL HIGHLIGHTS A review of activities at WINGHAM AND DISTRICT HOSPITAL Beginning April 1, 1995 all surgical patients requiring a NOTICE TO general anaesthetic MUST attend the hospital's SURGICAL PREY P Clinic.inicFor more information consult your PATIENTS: For the time period April 1, 1993 - March 31, 1994 there were: 131 newborn deliveries 752 surgical procedures 15,327 E,'nergency/OPD visits A spring session is scheduled to begin March 22 at Wingham & District Hospital and will run for seven weeks. The program is designed for those who have had a heart attack, angina or heart surgery. Spouses/pariners are welcome. The registration fee is $30.00. For more information contact N. Brown or W.Woodley at 357-3210 A Canadian Red Cross Blood Donor Clinic will be held at F.E. Madill S.S. on Thursday, March 30, 1995 from 12:15 to 4:00 p.m. and 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. REMINDER Spring Rummage Sale will be held at the Wingham Armouries April 20 & 21 (seasonal clothing only please). New members are welcome. Some executive positions available. Contact 357-2717 for further information. On Tuesday, April 4, 1995 a program on current breast cancer information will be offered to interested individuals in this area. This panel presentation will be held from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 309, 477 Inglis St., Lucknow, Ontario. This event is sponsored by Wingham & District Hospital, London Regional Cancer Centre and Legion Branch 309. All patients being admitted to hospital are asked to bring all current medications with them. This will help MEDICATIONS: to facilitate the admission process. WINGHAM & • Join us for a St. Patrick's a onL uncheon March 17t the from Belgrave Community AREA PALLI- 11:30 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. The cost Is $4.00 for adults, MacKenziewill provide entertainment. SERVICES: STATISTICS: HEART TO HEART: Phone 357-1630 for 24 hour movie Information BLOOD DONOR CLINIC: HOSPITAL AUXILIARY: March 17, 1995 ' Friday &Saturda�yy 1:00 & 9.00p•me Sunday to Thursday 8:00 p.m. BRING YOUR OWN ATIVE CARE $2.00 children 12 and under, preschoolers free. Lome