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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1990-09-19, Page 26Princess candidates Eightcontestantsarein the running for thetitleof Huron County Dairy Princess for 1990-91 with the contest to be held Sept. 29 in Brussels. Thecontestantsare: (front) Shana Lee ten Hag, Theresa Knox; (seated) Cheryl Darlow, Corrie-Lynn Fatt, Sharon Ramsey, Patty Slotegraaf; (standing) Donna Johnston and Tanya Boonstoppel (below). 8 girls vie for Dairy Princess title Eight young ladies will vie for the title of Huron County Dairy Princess this year at the competi­ tion to be held at the Brussels Community Centre on September 29. The contestants are: Cheryl Dar­ low, 17, daughter of Ralph and Sharon Darlow of RR 4, Wingham; Donna Johnston, 21, daughter of Keith and Bonnie Johnston of RR 2, Bluevale; Corrie-Lynn Fatt, 17, daughter of Murray and Susan Fatt of RR 2, Gorrie; Sharon Ramsey, 19, daughter of Ken and Shirley Ramsey of RR 3, Blyth; Patty Brussel Library holds information night Oct. 10 An information night sponsored by the Brussels Library branch will be held on October 10 at 7 p.m. for parents and caregivers of children between the ages of six and 13, who are interested in getting their youngster involved in a reading program. Librarian Sue Nichol said that the Reading Circle will be designed to promote and encourage better reading habits. A similar program has been implemented at the Hensall Library and Mrs. Nichol says, it has been a great success. The only pre-requisite is that the child must be able to read. The sessions begin with reading-orient­ ed games such as Scrabble and Boggle followed by time for read­ ing with a partner or friend. Letter from the editor. Continued from page 5 where those with it are going to get their way whether it makes sense for the good of the country or not. People may have knocked down David Peterson but their frustra­ tion is likely to continue. Let’s just hope people can recover a sense of being able to shape their own destiny soon before they resort to more than just turning out govern­ ments. TANYA BOONSTOPPEL 1990 has been designated as the International Year of Literacy and good reading habits start when you’re young. It’s important that children be encouraged to develop good reading habits by their par­ ents or caregivers. Literacy is a problem that need not happen. I have always felt that you don’t have illiterate adults if children are taught to read,” said Mrs. Nichol. Morris plans Belgrave meeting Continued from page 25 ed and the Ministry of Agriculture be contacted for additional funds to debenture the application. Mrs. Michie will write to Darryl Youngblut of Blyth, the successful tender for the new furnace installa­ tion at Belgrave Women’s Institute Hall explaing that Council has set the date of November 30 as the last for the installation. A public meeting for the Bel­ grave area landowners has been set for October 18 to discuss the Belgrave Kinsmen request for grant money for the arena addition. The road accounts in the amount of $14,177.25 and the general ac­ counts totalling $15,741.16 were approved for payment. Slotegraff, 17, daughter of Henry and Ann Slotegraaf of RR 3, Clinton; Shana Lee ten Hag, 17, daughter of Gerald and Truce ten Hag of RR 1, Auburn; Theresa Knox, 18, daughter of Melvin and Barbara Knox of RR 1, Blyth and Tanya Boonstoppel, 18, daughter of Hans and Audrey Boonstoppel of RR 1, Auburn. Tanya was also a contestant in last year’s competi­ tion. The event which is sponsored by the Huron County Milk and Cream Producers will begin with dinner at 7 p.m. The speeches will follow promptly at 8:45. Entertainment for the evening is provided by Mr. Paul Haslam. For more information contact Mrs. Brenda K. Bridge the compe­ tition co-ordinator at 528-3737 or Mr. Hugh Douglas, Milk Commit­ tee secretary at 335-3802. The 1990-91 Dairy Princess will be crowned by last year’s winner Marlene Albers. ATTENTION YOUTH 12 - 21 BRUSSELS LEO CLUB IS BACK! FIRST MEETING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 BRUSSELS PUBLIC SCHOOL GYMNASIUM FIRST ORDER OF BRUSSELS IS TO ORGANIZE A VIDEO CLUB Council briefs Council pushes Festival for library decision Blyth Village Councillors ex­ pressed impatience Wednesday night at delays in a decision by the Blyth Centre for the Arts as to how much of the ground floor of the north wing of Memorial Hall will be available for the Blyth branch of the Huron County Library. Council has been pushing to get the entire floor which would give it 900 square feet, about three times the space of the current Blyth Library and the minimum space the Huron County Library insists the village should have. Clerk-Teasurer Helen Grubb said she had spoken with Centre for the Arts officials and they said they are not ready to meet with council at the moment and have no definite answer. The theatre has been saying it wants to keep one of the three rooms currently in the space, to be used for a stage management office. Councillors have been frustrated because they want to get on with the job of renovating the space, using money put aside in this year’s budget. “We’re not trying to be mean but we’re operating with money that’s not our own on a time frame that’s not our own,” Councillor Steven Sparling said. Council will continue to push for a decision from the Centre.***** Also held up in the process is a replacement office for the Extend­ ed Service Office of the Ontario Provincial Police. The original of­ fice, in the old library at the south of Memorial Hall was demolished to make room for the south wing of the hall. Council plans to establish a new office in the current munici­ pal building if the library is moved to Memorial Hall and the municipal office is extended into the current library space. The OPP is impatient to get an office again, Mrs. Grubb said. She also reported that ESO officer Mike Alexander has report­ ed that problems of vandalism and mischief had been higher in Blyth this summer than in the past. '***** A rental agreement for those renting the arena is being formu­ lated. “Some members (of the Community Centre Board) are un­ comfortable with it but in the end it’s the only thing we can do to Took after the municipalities’ interests” Councillor Sparling said. Councillor Dave Lee said the agreement will protect the renters as well as the Board by making renters aware of what they’re responsible for in renting the building such as secur­ ity and liability insurance.***** Councillor Sparling said he felt the summer recreation program had been a success this summer. “I think people had a tremendous program to send their kids to,” he said. Reeve Albert Wasson agreed, saying “Most of the reports I heard were positive.”***** Councillors have been getting a history lesson on Blyth as they tried to investigate which main street buildings are using a drain on Queen (main) St. Reeve Wasson and Councillor Lee have been tramping through basements in their investigation and also talked to long-time main street business­ man Gordon Elliott who told them there used to be a creek run across main street near where Dickson’s garage is today. As far as can be determined most buildings from King St. to Blyth Brook except the Blyth Inn and Christmas and Country are connec­ ted to the drain. Councillors are trying to find out if the current drain, which is in bad repair, should be replaced when reconstruction of main street is undertaken during the rebuilding of Highway 4 from Blyth to Wingham.***** Council agreed to proclaim this week, Sept. 16-22 as Legion week in the village. Councillors agreed that the Legion did such good work^^y it should be recognized with the proclamation. 55tk rfwtwwMHty REG & IRENE SCHULTZ invite you to celebrate their 55TH ANNIVERSARY with them SEPTEMBER 29,1990 at Westfield Hall 2-4and7-9p.m. i Everyone welcome ( Your presence will be ' your gift ! the Blyti, Iw 523-9381 WEEKEND SPECIALS DINNER FRIDAY&SATURDAY 5:00P.M.-8:00P.M. BUYONE& GETONEFOR L/2 PRICE ENTERTAINMENT THIS WEEKEND Fri.& Sat. night 9-1a.m. BEN GURDING