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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1991-01-09, Page 14PAGE 14. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 1991. A look at 1990 in review Mary Terpstra of RR 3, Brussels, was crowned Brussels Fall Fair Queen beating out 11 other compe­ titors for the title. Brussels clerk Hugh Hanly re­ signed to accept the job of Clerk for the town of Dunville. Deputy-Clerk Donna White replaced Mr. Hanly. Duff’s United Church in Walton celebrated its 125th anniversary. Tanya Boonstoppel of RR 3, Auburn, won the title of Huron County Dairy Princess. Renowned composer and pianist Hagood Hardy performed at Blyth Memor­ ial Hall. Blyth Lions marked their 45th anniversary. The Festival recorded another successful season. Atten­ dance was over the 44,000 mark, just slightly less than the previous year's record-breaking number. Evalena Webste;-, a former Blyth Citizen of the Year, passed away at the age of 82. Blyth firefighters battled a fire at the farm of Carman Craig. Despite a leg ailment Kevin Wheeler and Michellen Menzies finished in third place at Skate Canada in Leth­ bridge, Alberta. Five Brussels graduates received the George Menzies award at F. E. Madill’s commencement. They were: Dianne Hall, Scott Johnston, San­ dra Marks, Jason Breckenridge, and Corrinna Stephenson. Two recipients received their education at other secondary schools, Tim Dillow and Gus Protopopus. The first winter storm hit the A small twister touched down at the farms of Leo and Rita Deitner and Dick and Elizabeth Dewit at RR 1, Ethel. Eric Nagler, a famous children's entertainer delighted youngsters with his special music at a concert in Blyth. MPP Paul Klopp was appointed Assistant to the Minister of Agriculture. The 1990 Federation of Agricul­ ture award for contribution to agriculture in Huron has been awarded posthumously to a former Moncrieff-area farmer and to his wife who survives him. Bill and Mary Beth Mann were named winners of the award at an annual banquet in Brussels. A memorial service was held at the Bull’s season opener to honour the memories of four young men killed in August. The sweater of Jason Kraemer was retired. Blyth Fire Department has ordered a new pumper/tanker to add to its fleet. Knox Church in Cranbrook cele­ brated its 125th anniversary. A case of spinal meningitis was reported in Brussels Public School. A fire destroyed the home of Howard Stratton of RR 1, Ethel. A plaque was placed at Knox Church in Moncrieff. For the third year in a row Jim and Lorraine Hallahn’s holstein, Maplenook Tempo Cor­ inne. has won the Grand Champion Cow award at the Tri-County Holstein show in Walkerton. area causing several accidents on the slippery roads. Huron County Council approved the amalgama­ tion of the Huron Historic Gaol with the Huron County Museum. The county’s elementary school teachers were given a 6.1 per cent pay increase. Bodmin Ltd. of RR 5, Brussels has been named the Premier Exhibitor of market hogs at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto for the fourth year in a row. The prestigious award was presented to general manager of the company’s swine division George Procter. Dutch opera sin­ ger, Renee Stalenhoef of RR 3, Auburn opened a voice training school in Goderich. to the Belgrave arena complex. Approximately 450 people attended a dinner to honour Jack Riddell, the retired Huron MPP. Construction on the Huronview North project is set to begin in June under a plan adopted by County Council at its meeting. Brussels teens went carolling through the village to collect food, clothing and toys for the needy as part of the Ecumenical Food Drive. The gener­ osity of several Blyth groups made it possible for the Community Centre to add several improve­ ments to the facility. Donations came from: the Lions, Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Christian Re­ formed Church Hockey League, Minor Hockey and Ringette, Figure and Power Skating, Industrial Hoc­ key, Hockey Moms and Skate-a- thon. HCBE passed a recommendation to develop a plan for appropriate secondary school courses in French Immersion. County Council ap­ proved a motion to increase the speed limit on county roads to 90 kilometres an hour. McKillop Reeve Marie Hicknell struck out after her third try to become the county’s second female warden. Hullett employees have received a pay increase in keeping with other municipalities em­ ployee’s salaries. Dr. Walter Wong has opened his Brussels office. Carol Irwin is named President of the Blyth Centre for the Arts Board of Directors. 0? HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION OF ONTARIO Doug Evans closed Evans Hard­ ware in Ethel because of the implementation of the GST. The Citizen’s advertising staff won an award for excellence in advertising at the Ontario Community News­ paper Association convention in Toronto. Members of Blvth Figure Skating Club raised $1900 through the annual Skate-a-thon. Don Carter was named the first President of the newly formed Blyth Optimist Club. Kevin Web­ ster of RR 3, Auburn was selected'- to tour as a member of the Ontario Youth Choir. Members of the past and present were on hand to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Auburn Horticultural Society. The keys for the $1.2 million addition to Memorial Hall were turned over to the village in a ceremony in Blyth. Ouit-smoking quick tips Don’t carry matches or a lighter, so you have to bother someone else to smoke. Puff on an unlit cigarette while driving, reading or watching TV. Improving your odds against * Canada’s #1 killer Your local Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario chapter has details on quitting. 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