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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2015-05-14, Page 11THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2015. PAGE 11. Continued from page 1 for the trail property. What “made things even worse” was the coverage on local radio stations like CKNX and interviews with Paul VanderMolen which spread news of the trail’s opening prematurely in his opinion. Concerned about North Huron’s liability, Vincent said, the township has since closed a portion of the trail that is under lease to North Huron, feeling it was unfit for travel. He also had concerns about VanderMolen’s statement that saddle horses would be allowed on the trail, something that historically North Huron has been against. In short, Vincent said, he felt G2G Inc. was being “a little overzealous” through its announcement and subsequent media interviews. MacLellan shared similar concerns, saying that in addition to the group of concerned citizens that spoke to Huron County Council last year, a group also spoke to Huron East Council to voice their concerns with the proposed trail, so he wanted to make sure that both groups’ concerns were being heard and worked through by G2G Inc. Director of Planning and Development Scott Tousaw said that the working group, which was formed last year, has met four times and that many concerns have been worked through. He did add, however, that the group is dual-county (including Perth County, as well as Huron) and will be reporting back to council periodically. He also reminded councillors that G2G Inc. is a private entity and has not been formed through the county. Tousaw said that while there are still some issues outstanding at the working group level, it was his opinion that those should “wrap up” in the coming months. Following those steps, he said, there will be a report back to council and another public meeting. G2G Inc., he said, was scheduled to be at council’s May 13 committee of the whole meeting, should council want to know more about the project and where it stands. Horticultural Society holds annual plant auction The April meeting of the Walkerburn Club was held at the home of Christena Gross. President of the month Betty Archambault opened with prayer, followed by the Lord’s Prayer. Eileen McClinchey gave the treasurer’s report and had the roll call asking members to give the date of their marriage. There will be a miscellaneous sale at the May 19 meeting. Note the meeting is on Tuesday, not Monday. It will be held at the home of Vera Penfound, with Christena Gross as president and Betty Archambault on program. There will be a box in the post office for donations for Angela Schneider, whose marriage is May 30. Ila Cunningham had two interesting contests and also played 15 hymns on the piano, and the guest were to guess the name of each hymn. A delicious lunch of cake and ice cream was served by the hostess and followed by a social time. Getting what she wants Nine-year-old Courtney Hoggart was an active participant in the Auburn Horticultural Society’s annual plant sale and and auction on Monday night, bidding on some lovely greenery for her collection at home. Courtney’s efforts were supported morally (and perhaps financially) by her mother Michelle, left, and grandparents Yvonne and Harvey Hoggart. (Mark Royall photo) The place to be in Auburn on Monday night was the Auburn Horticultural Society’s annual plant auction sale at the Auburn Hall. There was a great turnout of people ready to bid on various plants to put in their gardens. As you looked around the room it was nice to see a few youngsters who came with their parents. In fact, one of the most aggressive bidders for the evening was seven-year-old Mathew Kerr from Nile. Just one look at the plants around his chair it was obvious he was quite successful with his bids. This year I brought my wife along with me. I gave her a bidding number and $20 to bid with and we had ourselves a great night out together. Horticultural Society president Karen Redmond was handling the auctioneer duties for the evening. I am always amazed at her knowledge of perennials and I especially enjoyed her stories regarding the different plants up for auction. For example, the way she talked about the plants she was auctioning from her own garden you felt as if she was talking about her pets. There were lots and lots of plants to bid on and I feel that people got some great deals with most plants going for $5 or less. Walkerburn Club hosts meeting G2G Inc. to speak to councillors DO YOU HEAR BUT NOT UNDERSTAND? Why miss a word if you don’t have to. 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CitizenTh e $1.25 GST included Serving the communities of Blyth and Brussels and northern Huron County Thursday, August 28, 2014 Volume 30 No. 34 PICTURES - Pg. 12-13 HC Ploughing Match, Fare on 4 in pictures FESTIVAL- Pg. 22 Artistic Director looks back at her first season SPORTS - Pg. 7 Aitken places sixth in Youth Olympics in China Publications Mail Agreement No. 40050141 Return Undeliverable Items to North Huron Publishing Company Inc., P.O. Box 152, BRUSSELS, ON N0G 1H0 INSIDE THIS WEEK: Walton proves excellent host for match Fare on 4 works to perfection, delights community An event for the ages Fare on 4, a Campaign 14/19 initiative to feed 1,419 people on Blyth’s main street was a resounding success on Sunday evening as food was delivered hot and Mother Nature co-operated with beautiful weather. The event, as seen here from the top floor of The Blyth Inn, stretched nearly to Radford’s Gas Bar in the south, left, and to the Blyth post office in the north, right. It was made possible by the hard work of approximately 100 volunteers and a number of staff members from The Blyth Inn and Part II Bistro. The night’s hardest working men, however, were chefs Peter Gusso and Jason Rutledge who worked overtime to make the meal happen. (Denny Scott photos) Huron County Plowmen’sAssociation President BrianMcGavin says this year’s Huron County Ploughing Match was everything he hoped it would be andmore, despite concerns aboutweather early last week.McGavin said he received a number of positive comments about the level of competition, the site and the hospitality that Huron Countydisplayed and he’s so proud of hiscommunity and all of the people involved in making the match happen. The attendance numbers wereabout what McGavin expected, hesaid, as were the number of competitive participants, but what surprised him was from how farsome of the participants came. “We had people come from Peterborough, from Owen Soundand then from the south,” McGavinsaid. “It was great to see.” McGavin said that not only did he receive a lot of positive comments about this year’s match, but he alsoheard from a lot of people who arealready looking forward to the 2017 International Plowing Match, which will be held in Walton.McGavin says he was told on numerous occasions that if the Huron County match at the home ofVal Shortreed and family and MattShortreed and family was any indication, the 2017 match is going to be one for the ages.As for the Shortreeds, McGavinsays he had high expectations for thefamily as hosts, but exceeded them. “You couldn’t have asked for better hosts,” McGavin said. “If you The road is open, the tables arecleared and the dust has settled andthe reviews are coming in stating that Campaign 14/19’s record- setting Fare on 4 was a hit.“We pulled it off,” said Campaign14/19 Administrator Karen Stewart.Stewart, who is being credited by everyone involved as doing the impossible by arranging the entiremeal, said that everything cametogether as well as organizers couldhave hoped, a sentiment that was echoed by others. “It was awesome, justunbelievable really,” JasonRutledge, Chef of the Blyth Innsaid. “I”m still flabbergasted at what happened and how smoothly it all came together.”“It was amazing,” Peter Gusso,Chef of Part II Bistro said. “There’san old saying about chefs that you either have a good service or a bad service and that was the best serviceI’ve ever had.”Rutledge and Gusso were the headchefs for Fare on 4, which saw 1,419 people seated along Blyth’s Queen Street for a massive outdoor meal.Featuring as much local meat andproduce as possible, the meal hasbeen counted as a success by everyone who The Citizen has spoken to and, according toRutledge, that’s because of all thevolunteers who helped out.“We just couldn’t have done it without all the people who helped out,” he said. “Norpac Beef broughtus meat smokers, the Lions let ususe their barbecue, the volunteers just really saved us.” Gusso agreed, saying the prep work was all done perfectly, theserving was amazing and everythingthat could have gone right did. “I’m still in awe,” he said. “I can’t believe it went so well. Everything I have heard about it is positive.”Approximately 100 people helpedwith the meal between volunteers doing prep work and actually serving the meal, and that number included Smith, Rutledge and theirrespective staffs. “I’m just dumbfounded on how well everything went,” Rutledge said. More than the volunteers, Radio :30 an Ontario government agencyun organisme du gouvernement de l’Ontario Starring Chris Earle and featuring Sam Earle from TV’s Degrassi 1.877.862.5984 blythfestival.com SEPT 4 - 5pmSEPT 5 - 2pm & 8pm SEPT 6 - 2pm & 8pm #bfRadio Phillips Studio Presentation A Man. A Mic. 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