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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1993-11-24, Page 1Coming out The Huron Information Directory made its debut at a coming out party on Nov. 17 in Clinton. Don Stephen of Exeter, the printer of the directory, which sells for $22 presents the inaugural directory to the chairperson of the Huron Community Service Network Karen Lehnen. The Network, with financial aid from OMAF compiled the directory. Local dignitaries applaud new Information Directory Lighting the town Brussels village employees were busy last Thursday getting the downtown ready for Santa and Christmas shoppers, hooking up the festive lights to the lamp posts. Here PUC foreman Don Crawford gets a ride in the bucket to fasten on the decorations. itizen Vol. 9 No. 47 Wednesday, November 24, 1993 600 GST included Development group looks ahead Community ARK fundraiser will light up Christmas See page 2 News Walton-area family plans special project See page 13 Farm Farmers to benefit from OMAF's Rural Loan Pool Program See page 15 Entertainment Reviewers enjoy Canadian Content's Age-old tale See page 23 By Bonnie Gropp The new Huron Information Directory made its debut at a Corn- ing Out Party held in the OMAF office, Clinton, Wednesday, Nov. 17. In her welcome address Commu- nity Services Network chairperson Karen Lehnen referred-to the direc- tory as a "truly collaborative and co-operative effort. " Organized by the Network with funding acquired through a grant from OMAF the directory was completed through the efforts of a group of individuals from Wingham to Exeter represent- Beginning this Sunday, the mem- bers of the Ontario Provincial Police and municipal forces in the area will be conducting their annual RIDE program aimed at stopping drinking and driving. Each year random spot checks are conducted throughout the fes- tive season. This year's program will end Jan. 1. A spokesperson from the Wing- ham OPP says that it appears, look- ing at statistics that people are getting the message. Last year, between Nov. 29 and Jan. 2, the Sixth District checked a total of Saturday, Dec. 18 join in the fun with family and friends at the third annual Village Christmas Pageant at Blyth Memorial Community Hall. Hayrides begin at 6:30 p.m. with hot chocolate and Christmas goodies being offered in the lower hall. Upstairs at 7:30 there will be entertainment provided by local groups, service clubs, and individuals. Last year's special appearances by the Blyth Lions Club, cloggers, square dancers, gymnastics group from Blyth Public School, and I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas by ing many agencies. One of those people, Bev Brown of Brussels, provided some back- ground for those present. Ms Brown explained that the 1986 directory• put together by Paul Nichol of the Planning Department was "a very useful book but it was- n't accessible on a data base." "We saw a need and in 1990 the information committee first met to try and come up with a way to put it together. When the funding came from OMAF we were really on our way," she said. Continued on page 6 58,114 vehicles, up 6,000 from 1991. Of those there were 78, 12 hour license suspensions which was down by 30 from the previous year. In 1992 there were 33 charges of impaired while in 1991 there were 42. Four people were killed in 872 accidents in 1992 during the RIDE program, two less than the previous year. Wingham OPP checked 1,543 vehicles during the 1992 RIDE campaign. Only three drivers were charged with impaired, while five lost their license for 12 hours. the Community Play Co-ordinators provided great entertainment. After the pageant adults are invited to the Yule Yodel at the Hotel — A Karaoke, sponsored by Peter and Carol Irwin at the Blyth Inn. Anyone wanting to be involved on stage this year can contact entertainment co-ordinator, Fran Cook (523-9.658) or pageant organizers Don Scrimgeour (523- 9665) or Karen Stewart (523- 4328). Don't miss this community celebration at this special time of year. All proceeds go to Huron United Way. Carmed goods are also being collected. The turnout was small but enthu- siastic to the North Huron Develop- ment Committee meeting on Wednesday night, Nov. 17 in Blue- vale. Brian Treble of the Planning Department said the 30 people pre- sent brought some fresh ideas and positive input to the meeting. As well, several new people signed up to become part of the group. Mr. Treble says that when the committee formed two to three years ago people were asked what their dreams were. "What we found out is that the dreams are still the same. Obviously while these dreams have not been realized it shows that we're all still working towards the right goals, the same achievements," he said. Some of the dreams expressed were for more jobs for youth, an larger airport, encouraging people to shop locally and finding uses for industrial land. A follow-up meeting is to be held at the Brussels Library at 7:30 p.m., A skate-a-thon is being held at the BMG Community Centre on Sunday Dec. 5 to help raise funds for the Children's Aid Society of Huron County. The Society announced in a press release, that the fundraising drive to support the new Huron CAS Fami- ly Resource Centre has passed the $100,000 point. The construction is nearing com- pletion and the CAS reports a gen- eral surge in donations recently. To help maintain the momentum, skate-a-thous are being planned in Nov. 30. "We are inviting commit- tee people, those involved when it began and new people to come to do some brainstorming to see what the goals for the future will be," said Mr. Treble. several communities across the county. The Brussels event will feature Kevin Wheeler, Skate Canada sil- ver medalist, as well as Santa Claus. This is a family event so every- one is invited to attend. Pledge forms can be picked up at local public schools which include Blyth, Walton, East Wawanosh, Hullett, Brussels and Grey as well as at businesses in the area which have signs posted concerning the skate-a-thon. Police begin RIDE, Sunday Blyth plans Christmas pageant Brussels hosts CAS Shate-a-thon