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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2019-07-04, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2019. 401 Albert Street, Box 340, Brussels, ON N0G 1H0 Phone: 519-887-6336 ~ Fax: 519-887-6438 email: riversidefuneralhome@hotmail.com www.riversidefuneralhome.ca Nominate someone you know who doesn’t have a subscription to The Citizen but should! Promoting our Community CitizenTh e $1.25 GST included Serving the communities of Blyth and Brussels and northern Huron County Thursday, December 13, 2018 Volume 34 No. 49 RESPONSE - Pg. 3 Morris-Turnberry Mayor calls for autonomy CONCERT - Pg. 6 Brussels Ministerial comes together for show FUNDING- Pg. 2 Education Minister in Blyth to hand out grants Publications Mail Agreement No. 40050141 Return Undeliverable Items to North Huron Publishing Company Inc., P.O. Box 152, BRUSSELS, ON N0G 1H0 INSIDE THIS WEEK: Seaforth’s Fisher elected Huron East Deputy-Mayor 4-H Clubs awarded Seaforth Councillor Bob Fisher is Huron East’s new deputy-mayor, besting two others who put theirnames forward at the inauguralmeeting of Huron East Council on Dec. 4. Fisher, Tuckersmith CouncillorRay Chartrand and Grey CouncillorAlvin McLellan all let their names stand for the municipality’s second- in-command position. This came after Huron East eliminated the at- large deputy-mayor position,reducing the size of council from 12 members to 11 just ahead of October’s election.It was Fisher who nominatedChartrand for the position. Chartrand then paid the favour back by nominating Fisher. FormerDeputy-Mayor Joe Stefflernominated McLellan for the position. Fisher told his fellow councillorsthat he has lived in the community for over 40 years. In addition, he has been a councillor for 12 years andspent nearly 40 years in business, allexperience he felt would aid in being the deputy-mayor.Fisher also listed a number ofprojects he’d like to see undertaken or continued both in Huron East and in Huron County.In Huron East, Fisher said hewanted to see the municipality’s community centres better utilized and to promote a harmoniousrelationship between residents of all of Huron East’s five wards. At the county level, Fisher said hewanted to see a greater focus ontourism, saying that Huron County could easily be the Prince Edward County of southwestern Ontario. Healso said that while the county’s accessibility advisory committee has done a lot of great work, there is stillmore to be done.Fisher also said that, as someone who is legally blind, he also hoped that being named deputy-mayorwould inspire others with disabilities saying that if they “get [their] ass off the couch and do something” like hehas they can accomplish anything.McLellan said that his decades of experience as a councillor and on numerous boards and committeeswould make him an ideal choice for the deputy-mayor position. He said that being self-employedwould ensure that he wouldn’t missany meetings, adding that he hates to miss any council meetings. He said he had been asked if he The Huron County 4-H Leaders’Association Awards Program was recently held at the Seaforth Agriplex, recognizing 4-H membersfor their efforts throughout the year.COUNTY AWARDS Loretta Higgins won the Murray Cardiff Award for Top All-RoundMember.The Don Pullen Award for highest overall score in the county went toEvy Verschaeve. She also won theDedication Award for dedication to the club. The Warden’s Novice Award for first year competitivemember with the highest score wentto Emily Datema. The Ben Lobb Award for the junior member with the top essaywent to Kayla Drennan.Emily Franken won the Ontario Plowmen’s Association Award for outstanding agricultural 4-Hmember as well as the LongstandingGraduating Member Award. She also received her graduation seal. The Citizen-Rural Voice Awardsfor press reporter book competitionawards went to Dugald McIntosh (first) and Mercedes Prout (second). The Huron County 4-H Leaders’Association Award for club secretary book competition were awarded to Emily Bieman (first) andKayla Drennan (second).The winning team for the county Go for the Gold Competition was the South Huron Sheep Club Teamwhich consisted of Amanda Bos,Rachel Gras, Grace Hallahan and Evy Verschaeve. The Top Gate Sign Award for the White Christmas The snow was falling on Friday night as Clinton held the final Santa Claus parade of the Huron County season, bringing residents and visitors out to the town to help celebrate the holiday season. One of the main attractions of the parade every year is the Clinton Pipe Band, seen here appealing to the ears of all in attendance. (Nick Vinnicombe photo)Continued on page 12 REALIZE YOUR DREAM IN IT TO WIN IT: brought to you by the Libro Prosperity Fund, Wingham BIA, North Huron Economic Development Committee, Huron County Economic Development and Community Futures Huron. Enter the In It to Win It contest to Win! $10,000 Prize Package. Receive invaluable (mandatory) business training to give you a good foundation in your dream to expand an existing business or establish a new business on Main Street in Wingham. Full details at www.northhuron.ca Contest opens December 12Applications will be accepted until January 25th, 2019 at 4:30 pmForms are available online or at the Township of North Huron office at 275 Josephine Street in Wingham Email: inittowinit@northhuron.ca or call the Project Co-ordinator at 519-441-7629. Continued on page 15 By Shawn Loughlin The Citizen Recipient will be announced in the last paper of the month. Riverside Funeral Home will sponsor one new subscription per month. Call, email or fax your submission to Riverside Funeral Home - include person’s name, complete mailing address and your name and number. By Jo-Ann McDonald The week at the Brussels Legion Branch started with the first general meeting of the new Legion year on Tuesday evening. Comrade Andy Overholt, first vice-president, opened the meeting in the prescribed manner in the absence of President Jamie Mitchell. Jamie was just running late and upon his arrival, the Sergeant-at-Arms, Lisa Glanville, assembled the new members for initiation. Comrades Jamie and Jo- Ann McDonald, conducted the initiation for two members. We welcome Comrades John Franicotti and Patty Coulter to the membership of Brussels Branch and the Royal Canadian Legion. The ceremony of installation was then conducted by Comrade Jamie. Comrade Deb Ross was installed into the office of executive member of Branch 218. The regular business of the Branch was then conducted. A new aspect for the financial affairs of the Branch is the formation of a financial review committee. There will be three members and they will review all financial aspects of the Branch on a periodical basis. Several names were put forward and they will be contacted on joining the committee. President Jamie then listed the committee chairman or new members for the next year. The poppy committee has a new member, Comrade Kathy Burkholder, the entertainment committee has a new chair in Comrade Lisa Glanville, chairman of the house committee is Deb Ross, new chair for track and field is Comrade Jamie and co-chairs of catering are Comrades Jo-Ann McDonald and Sandra Brown. Committee reports included a new membership application, which was accepted. Comrade Mabel Glanville attended the veteran’s service seminar at the Listowel Branch and found it very interesting and she learned about the new forms. The Cadets Corp has a new Captain, Patty Coulter and Cadet Liam Sharpe was presented with the Legion Medal of Excellence at the year-end annual review. The track and field for District C was held in Kincardine last weekend. There were about 250 youth participating and Brussels had several young athletes attending. The fish fry committee reports there are four events this month. The Catch the Ace committee had the best news with the final report from the very successful draw. Not only will the Brussels Legion benefit from the success of the draw but many other organizations in Brussels will also benefit. The decisions were made on the sharing of the wealth. During the next few weeks, the Legion will announce and make presentations to various groups. At the Branch ‘Catch the Ace’ proceeds to be shared in community Not the only winner While Tom Cronin, centre, is likely the biggest winner for the Brussels Legion’s Catch the Ace contest, cashing in a giant cheque for $30,000, he won’t be the only one. The committee behind the event has announced it will be spreading the wealth raised through the progressive draw throughout the community. Cronin’s cheque was recently presented by Comrades Lisa Glanville, left, and Nanci Ducharme. (Photo submitted) NEWS FROM BRUSSELS REPRINTS OF PHOTOS taken by Citizen photographers are available to purchase. ALL ARE IN COLOUR 4x6 - $5.00 5x7 - $6.00 8x10 - $10.00 Phone to order ~ 519-523-4792 or 519-887-9114 The Majestic Women’s Institute met on June 12 at 11:30 a.m. at the home of Lucy Hesse. Twelve members and one guest met for a potluck lunch provided by members. Kathy Bridge gave a report on the district annual meeting. Doreen Marks presented a reading titled, “Hooked on garage sales”. Lucy Hesse introduced guest speaker Elaine Armstrong from the Brussels Soup and More II a weekly lunch program, developed to encourage a sense of community every Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Melville Presbyterian Church. Lunch is cooked and served by a dedicated group of volunteers from all local community churches. Lunch is free for everyone, all are encouraged to attend. Lucy thanked Elaine for her time and the great work they are all doing. Majestic President Kathy Bridge made a very special presentation of a of lifetime membership to Yvonne Knight, who first attended Women’s Institute meetings when she was a child. Her mother was a member of the Women’s Institute and would bring Yvonne to meetings. When she was an adult, she joined the Cranbrook Women’s Institute in 1963 and later joined the Majestic Women’s Institute. She has been a very active member for the past 56 years and continues to be quite an active volunteer in the Women’s Institute, Agricultural Society, Huronlea Auxiliary, etc. Congratulations from all to Yvonne for her service to our community. Just a reminder how important volunteers are in our community. Majestic WI honours Knight Ever upward The Brussels Community Bible Chapel is hosting its annual vacation Bible school this week at the former Brussels Public School. The event includes fun, games, lessons and song. (Mark Nonkes photo) Follow local stories, sports, obituaries, editorials and breaking news on The Citizen’s new website at huroncitizen.ca BMG Pool Sponsored by the Brussels Lions Club Parent and Tot Swims start this week and run all summer Tuesday and Thursday Noon - 1 pm bring your pre-school children out to get used to the water in a safe environment. Cost $3.00