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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2013-11-07, Page 11THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2013. PAGE 11. Munro’s Noble win, success of festival to be celebratedThe Alice Munro Writers and Readers Festival had two big reasons to celebrate this year. Not only did the festival’s inspiration, Wingham-native and author Alice Munro win the Nobel Prize for Literature, but the Festival also saw a marked increase in participation at the event. “There was a 96 per cent increase in participation over last year,” festival committee representative Karen Stewart told North Huron Council at its Nov. 4 meeting. The festival, which consists of a half dozen events hosted throughout North Huron, saw 84 adult entries,up from 52 in 2012, and 28 youthentries, up from five in 2012. Fromthose 112 entries, 10 finalists, five youth and five adults were chosen and the winners were a very diverse group of individuals. Stewart stated that the group ranged in age from 16 to 80 and came from all over Ontario. However, entries came in from across the country with entries from every province as well as some from England and the United States. Stewart reported that some visitors from overseas even planned their trip around the event. The festival also finished in the black this year, posting a surplus of $747 after costs and stated thatwould help with next year’s start-upcosts.Stewart said that the plan of the committee is to continue to grow the festival over the next three to five years and that the recognition of Munro’s work will certainly help. Specifically, she said the Nobel Prize announcement will help the committee in its attempt to gain awareness in Canada’s literary community. To help celebrate the award, Stewart and the committee are planning a celebration at the Wingham Golf and Curling Club scheduled for Dec. 8. Aside from inviting local municipal contacts, she also took the opportunity torequest an increase in funding fromNorth Huron, from $2,500 to$3,000, for the 2014 festival to help continue grow the event. That investment is separate from the in-kind support that the township provides on matters such as venues, human resources, website hosting and a bid to copyright the name of the festival. Economic Development Officer Connie Goodall also stated that a Labour Market Partnership was going to be established and funded through third-party organizations to help study the effects of the Nobel prize announcement. The partnership will include members from Central Huron, North Huron, Morris-Turnberry, the Huron Arts and Heritage Network and the cultural interests from the county. Deputy-Reeve David Riach said he was excited with all three announcements and stated that his time with the festival committee had shown him a group that was driven to get things done. “You’re an inspiration to all of us.” By Denny ScottThe Citizen Laundromat Blyth Laundromat 191 Westmoreland St., Blyth 519-523-9687 NEWS FROM BELGRAVEMovie night planned on Nov. 29 The community extends sincere sympathy to Jim and Linda Hess in the loss of a dear mother, Agnes Hess and to grandchildren Andrew and Judith Hess and sister Anne Drake. The Hunger Games: Catching Fire overnight youth retreat (13+ years of age) is on Friday, Nov. 29 at 6:30 p.m. at St. John’s United Church, Stratford. Those in attendance will be attending the movie at the Stratford Cinema and returning to church after. The numbers are limited. Pre-registration is required - $15 (includes ticket). To register call Kathy Douglas, Huron Perth Presbytery Youth Minister at 519-523-4380 or kathryndouglas@ hotmail.com The community congratulates Kendra Folkard and Brenton Metcalf on their forthcoming marriage on Nov. 9. By Linda Campbell Call 357-2188 PEOPLE AROUND BELGRAVE Free and close to home Get your flu shot Book an appointment at your doctor’s office, or Check with your pharmacy, or Drop in at our community clinics. Drive-thru Clinic For people with medical conditions that limit mobility. Appointment only, call 1-877-837-6143 ext. 2329. Saturday, October 26 10 a.m.—2 p.m. Huron County Health Unit 77722B London Road Clinton Community Clinics for all ages Family Express Line for parents with children Clinton Monday, October 28 3—7 p.m. Royal Canadian Legion 95 Kirk Street Brussels Monday, November 18 3—7 p.m. Brussels Community Centre 800 Sports Drive Huron County Health Unit 519.482.3416 or 1.877.837.6143 www.huronhealthunit.com Continued from page 9 along with it. “You’re a lot safer with the clothing and air tanks now-a-days,” he said. “Back in the day though, we had guys who could eat smoke like you wouldn’t believe.” Air tanks, which allow the firefighters to breathe normal atmosphere while in a burning structure, were introduced as the standard shortly after Howson had joined the force. He said the trucks are really the only things that have pretty much stayed the same over the years. “Sure, they may look nicer, but trucks still get you to the fire and then pump water, that hasn’t changed,” he said. Aside from helping his community, Howson said that, like everything else in life, the company one keeps determines whether they stay involved with an organization or not. “It’s the people who make you want to stay where you are or go elsewhere,” he said. In the end, he decided that, after 52 years, it was time to let his family keep going without him. “Hopefully they will carry on,” he said of the people in the fire department. “I know it will for a long while.” Firefighting is about the people Continued from page 1 Huron Geomatics, a motion which was seconded and then amended to recognize the fact that any additional projects would be the responsibility of the committee. The motion was approved with that addendum. 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