HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1994-01-05, Page 7THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5,1994. PAGE 7.
Looking back to the previous year
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be filled through a by-election.
Rental fees for the facilities at
Memorial Hall were raised to help
meet expenses.
Most fees increased by $5 with
larger jumps paid by outsider users.
The cost for the art galley doubled
to $50 for local groups and $75 for
outside groups. The auditorium,
basement and kitchen facilities rose
to $250 from $175.
Six area residents received Cana
da 125 medals for their contribu
tions to their community. Award
recipients were Don McCaffery,
June Robinson, Robert Hunking,
Mary Hunter, Bev Brown and
Keith Roulston.
The students of Blyth Public
School received a donation of
$1,200 from the Shell Environment
Fund, to enable them to build a
boardwalk at the Hullett Wildlife
Centre.
Grey Twp. council approved the
193 budget and were able to freeze
the mill rate however, the increases
imposed by the Huron County
Board of Education and Huron
County will mean a 2.9 percent
increase for public school support
ers.
The students of Brussels Public
School scoured the town in their
search for garbage and in an effort
to clean up the village.
An Auburn-area resident, John
Verwey was the first Blyth Legion
dart player ever to win the Royal
Canadian Legion Command singles
award.
A new business opened in Brus
sels, Quality Used Furniture,
owned and operated by Bill and
Connie Waugh of Hanover.
Murray Me Arter became the new
Brussels fire chief.
Huron MPP Paul Klopp said he
felt very good about the recent bud
get brought down by provincial
treasurer, Floyd Laughren.
Wingham and District Hospital
expanded its program in minimal
invasion surgery.
The Brussels Bulls Junior C
organization announced a season
end deficit.
President Joe Kerr did not give
exact figures but stated that the
substantial loss was due in most
part to a 40 percent drop in gate
receipts.
AUG
JUNE
Blyth held a landfill meeting to
discuss the elimination of sites
deemed unsuitable for the county
landfill. New sites had to be chosen
which would meet the modified
identification process.
Wingham Canadette member
Candice Irwin of Belgrave,
received the Founders Trophy. It is
awarded annually to the majorette
who demonstrates self-discipline,
dedication, determination and
integrity.
Corporal Dennis Schneider of
Auburn returned to his base in Pet-
tawawa after completing his peace
keeping mission in Somolia.
Members of the Grey, Elma-
Logan and Elma Twp. Fire Depart
ments practiced rescue techniques
with the use of a mock bus acci
dent.
The councils of Blyth and Hullett
Twp. agreed to take Turnberry
garbage.
Provincial cutbacks eliminated
$4,052 in unconditional grants
from the Brussels budget.
A survey completed by S.W.A.N.
indicated the areas of concern in
dealing with rural women abuse.
Fire Chief Howard Bernard
retired after more than 30 years of
service.
Huron county steering committee
made the decision to form a district
health council.
Shannon Hallahan returned home
after travelling around Australia for
five months.
Belgrave Guides Julie Snow,
Donna Pattison, Alicia Potter and
Kendra Moffat were among the last
guides to receive the all-round
cord.
Auburn began recycling.
Many Hands, presented by the
Blyth and District Community
Players, performed to a packed
house each night.
Huronlea and Huronview held
grand openings.
Blyth PS students helped in the
cleanup of Blyth Brook.
Cedar Lane Designs opened in
St. Augustine.
JULY
The barn belonging to Larry
McNichol of Lot 31, Cone. 13,
McKillop Twp. was destroyed by
fire.
Harold Bernard was chosen
Brussels Citizen of the Year.
Paul Carroll, director of the
HCBE voluntarily forfeited five
percent of his salary to help ease
the financial strain of the board.
Brandy's Hideaway, a new camp
ground west of Auburn, opens.
Amanda Hickey of RR 3 Auburn
returned home after spending a
month as a page at Queen's Park.
Brussels FunFest reported good
attendance at most events.
Vacated seats on Blyth council
were filled, by acclamation, by
Eugene Cobum and Mason Bailey.
OMAF officer says the com crop
got a phenomenal start to the grow
ing season.
After 29 years with the Huron
County Health Unit and 23 of those
as Brussels' public health nurse,
Marlene Roberton retired.
Brussels dealt with an increase in
Cleaning up
Jeff Josling (left) and Darrell Farber (centre) helped in the
clean up of Blyth Brook which took place throughout the
summer months. Helping supervise the reconstruction was
Steve Rochette. The rejuvenation project was initiated by
the Maitland Valley Anglers.
Graeme Craig
Chair
Setting boundaries
Members of the Waste Management Committee and representatives for the county met with
the public on April 28 to discuss the criteria for the selection of the county's landfill site. From
left are Committee Chairperson and Blyth Reeve Dave Lee, Warden Tom Tomes and Project
Coordinator Craig Metzger.
the raccoon population.
Eight local students earned
Ontario Scholarships. They were
Randy Sheperd, Melanie Knox,
Rebecca Vanderspiegel, Marianne
Smith, Grant Martin, Kimberly
Hughes, Angela Klumpenhower
and Jennifer Brown.
Rev. Ramirez and his family left
Blyth for London where he began
his pastoral charge at the Empress
United Church.
Scott Pettigrew agreed to return
to Brussels to coach the Western
Junior C Bulls.
Brussels Tigers finished the
Huron County Fastball League
schedule with 10 wins, six losses
and two ties.
Glen Farms held an open house
to raise funds for the Maitland Con
servation Foundation.
Larry Mercey performed at the
Blyth Memorial Hall.
The 1993 budget was adopted by
Blyth Council. It included a 3.14
percent increase for public school
supporters and a 1.44 percent raise
for separate school supporters.
The Blyth clerk said the state of
recycling in the village was a dis
grace. With a few simple methods,
the household waste going into the
site could be reduced by one third
to one half.
Just for You in Brussels changed
hands and moved to a new location.
Ray Salverda announced his res
ignation as general manager of the
Blyth Festival, stating personal rea
sons.
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/■Preparation for
KINDERGARTEN AND
JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN
REGISTRATION
in Huron County Board of Education
Elementary Schools is being made as follows:
Children born in 1989 are eligible to enrol for
KINDERGARTEN at the following schools.
523-9201
887-9361
357-2960
887-6601
523-4201
527-0790
887-6219
Blyth P.S.
Brussels P.S.
East Wawanosh P.S.
Grey C.P.S.
Hullett C.P.S.
Seaforth P.S.
Walton P.S.
JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN will be offered in
some Huron County Schools. Children born
in 1990 are eligible to enrol for JUNIOR
KINDERGARTEN. Contact your local
Principal for additional details.
PLEASE CALL YOUR LOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOL
as soon as possible to confirm your intent to
register. Your call will allow your school to
provide you with REGISTRATION DETAILS and
assist the Board in planning for staff. Proof of
age and confirmation of property assessment
information will be required.
Mother Was Right!
Double Up On Your Fibre
If you’re like most Canadians,
you’re not getting enough fibre
each day. It’s estimated that most
people need twice as much as
they’re getting now. That amounts
to about 25 to 30
grams of fibre each
day. It sounds like a
lot of fibre, but it’s not
hard to get if you
choose the right
foods.
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HEART
AND STROKE
FOUNDATION
OF ONTARIO
Paul Carroll
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