The Citizen, 2019-05-09, Page 9THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2019. PAGE 9.
Huron County Fire Chiefs are
advising residents to contact them
regarding any restrictions governing
open air burning, before starting any
fires or burning brush.
“With spring outdoor cleanup
starting, we know some folks choose
to burn brush and yard debris on
their property,” explained Huron
County Fire Co-ordinator Shawn
Edwards. Cleaning up debris and
limiting the level of flammable
vegetation surrounding your home is
a good practice. But make sure the
way you do it is safe – for you, your
home, your neighbours and the
surrounding area.
A permit may be required with
specific conditions for burning and
can vary by municipality. Contact
your local fire department or
municipal office for details specific
to your municipality.
Open air burning can include the
use of outdoor fireplaces and
cooking fires not involving the use
of a barbecue. Some outdoor
appliances used are not
recommended because there is
potential for personal injury,
property damage and increased risk
of a grass fire.
The Huron County Fire Chiefs
encourage that whether in the
backyard of your home, the cottage
or a campground, make fire safety a
priority. Open air burning,
especially if left unattended, can
become difficult to control and
can result in a serious widespread
fire.
Athletes on the F.E. Madill
School’s track and field team began
their season with a competition at an
early bird meet at St. James
Secondary School in Guelph last
week.
Over 30 Madill team members
competed in the large meet,
achieving some promising results.
Athletes on the Madill team
earned 11 new personal-best
performances as well as setting a
new school benchmark, breaking an
existing school record, and winning
five first-place finishes.
Abigail Kraayenbrink, running in
the Junior Girls 1,500-metre race,
broke the school record with a time
of 4:57.33. Teammate Steven Schraa
set a new school benchmark in the
Junior Boys 1,500-metre race with
his first-place time of 4:32.43.
Ryan Jacklin, in his first year as a
Senior Boy competitor, led the field
in all three throwing events. Hanna
Van Stuvenburg followed suit in the
Senior Girls discus with a first place
toss of 34.66 metres.
In the jumping pits, Austin Eadie
leaped 6.15 metres in long jump to
lead the competition.
The team travels next to Jacob
Hespeler Secondary School in
Cambridge on May 3 to compete.
This meet is followed closely by
an invitational at St. Anne’s Catholic
Secondary School in Clinton on
May 7.
Conference championships are
May 14-15 in Clinton and the
Western Ontario Secondary School
Athletic Association championships
are set for May 23-24 in London.
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Madill athletes excel in track season opener
worth celebrating. Melissa Jacobs, left, and Austin Eadie, right,
were among the athletes who impressed at the meet. (Photos
submitted)
Looking for local heroes
Each year a committee chooses an outstanding citizen from each of the Blyth and area and Brussels and area
communities to receive an award for contribution to the community. If you know someone you think should be
honoured, please fill in the form and send it in. You may attach a longer explanation of why you think your nominee
should win, if you like. If you have nominated someone before and they didn't win, we encourage you to submit again.
Emailed submissions can be sent to Shawn Loughlin at editor@northhuron.on.ca
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as Citizen of the year for
I feel she/he deserves this award because______________________________________________________________________________
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Nomination Deadline July 31, 2019.
Name and phone number of nominator
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❑Blyth
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& area
There are so many people out there who
do so much to improve their community.
This is your opportunity to show your
appreciation for all they do.
34th Annual
Citizen of the Year Award
Nominations Open
Catching air
Track and field athletes from F.E. Madill Secondary School
were in action for the first time this season, putting their
talents to use in Guelph last week with results that were
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