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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1994-01-05, Page 8PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5,1994. Some highlights of 93 Continued from page 7 Blyth and Hullett Twp. councils decided to close the landfill site on Wednesdays while increasing the hours of Saturday operations to help cut costs. Huron County 4-Hers hosted members from New Brunswick involved in the Connections Cana­ da 93 exchange. The Gospel Echoes Harvest Team presented an inspirational concert at Brussels Mennonite Fel­ lowship. Marg Caldwell was named the Blyth Citizen of the Year. Brussels passed a bylaw allowing the village to clean up properties neglected by the owner, after suffi­ cient warning. The owner would then have the cost added to the tax bill. Blyth PeeWee soccer team fin­ ished second in a Goderich tourna­ ment. Blyth councillors took a reduc­ tion in pay to share the burden of the Social Contract cuts. The Cunningham Bridge on County Rd. 16, in Grey Twp, was officially opened. The farm of Chris Lee of Walton was once again the site for the Trans Can National Motocross Championships. The event was very successful, drawing approxi­ mately 2,000 people. Wingham and District Hospital announced the continuation of its Nursing Assistant Program follow­ ing notification from the Listowel Employment Office that funds were available through the retraining program. Six girls vie for the title of Brus­ sels Fair Queen. Danielle McDougall returned home after travelling to Finland through the Lions exchange pro­ gram. il* After considerable discussion, the BMG Recreation Board agreed to the purchase of an ice surfacing machine to replace the tractor. Sharon Kelly, of RR 5 Seaforth, took over the duties of Queen of the Furrow at the Huron County Plowing Match. Brussels Pre-Mites won the C Championship playoff tournament. The Blyth Festival season came to an end with performances of The Glorious 12th. Huronview and Huronlea would no longer be members of the Ontario Association of Non-Profit Homes and Services for Seniors after Huron County Council turned down the request of a $5,510.03 membership fee. The motion was defeated by a one-vote margin. The Auburn Mites claimed the Central Huron B Championship. Brussels PeeWee 80s girls won the Tri County A division Champi­ onship. The congregations of Knox Unit­ ed in Belgrave and Calvin-Brick welcomed interim minister, Rev. Paul Boughton. The 32nd Annual Threshers Reunion was held in Blyth and was considered a success despite the poor weather. Murray Cardiff won the PC seat for Huron-Bruce, uncontestcd. Sharon Godkin of RR 1 Walton was crowned Fair Queen at the 132nd Brussels Fall Fair. The Social Contract forced the HCBE to cut $1,962,985 from its budget. The Clinton Town Hall served as the meeting place for the public to listen to Premier Bob Rae and Huron-Bruce NDP candidate Tony McQuail. The Blyth Lions placed a memo­ rial water fountain in the park to commemorate the late Frank Bain­ ton. Twenty-seven workers at Huron­ view and Huronlea received notice that they would be laid off by the end of November. Work continued on the old Callander Home after sitting empty for two years. The building, to con­ tain five apartments was expected to be ready for occupancy by early November. The Brussels Lions Club donated $12,000 towards the purchase of the ice surfacing machine for BMG Community Centre. The Optimists celebrated 20 years as a service club in Brussels. Blyth council made adjustments to the PUC to reduce financial pres­ sures caused by the Social Contract and reduced transfer payments. The position of PUC foreman was elim­ inated with responsibilities going to the village works foreman. Marg Caldwell received an award as Blyth's "Citizen of the Year”. Blythe Brooke Orchards held a grand opening for its cold storage and sales facility on Highway 4, east of Blyth. Landfill users in West Wawanosh were required to pur­ chase tags for marking refuse bags to be buried in the trench. The HCBE and the HPRCSSB participated in the first ever joint meeting to bring their concerns to minister without portfolio with edu­ cation responsibilities, Mike Far- nan. Brussels IGA participated in a nation-wide effort to plant 100,000,000 trees. The village received 100 three foot white ash which were planted in three spots around the community. Local elementary schools began the organization of parent associa­ tions in an effort to get them more involved in the school community and to give them input on school activities and policies. The staff and students of Blyth PS presented the Legion, the Lions, a village employee, a HCBE employee and the school custodians with plaques, in appreciation for the work done to improve their playground. Construction continued at the Howson Mill east of Blyth. The new warehouse, mill and office should be completed by December. Murray Cardiff, a 14-year veter­ an of political life as an MP went down to defeat as Paul Steckle and the Liberals swept Ontario in the federal election. Sparlings opened a new propane outlet in Flesherton. The Brussels Crusaders swept three games in a week to move into first place in the WOAA Senior A division. The HCBE announced that Junior Kindergarten would be offered in six local public schools, beginning Jan. 1. The schools were Walton, Brookside, Colborne, McCurdy Stephen and Zurich. Janet Amos returned to the Blyth Festival as the artistic director. The Brussels Optimists decided not to run the annual summer event FunFest in 1994. The Blyth Festival appointed Napier Simpson as the interim manager. A field of corn stubble being burnt off went out of control and migrated into the neighbour's field, threatening newly planted ever­ greens. The Brussels Legion Ladies Aux­ iliary donated $2,000 to the Legion building fund. Nancy Matheson of Montana, spoke to a gathering of approxi­ mately 80 people at Grey Central Public School with regards to organic farming and the creation of farmer information and project groups. Brussels and area cadets camped out for the weekend to earn another star level. The Huron Community Service Network, with financial aid from OMAF produced the first Huron Information Directory. The new Olympia ice surfacing machine arrived at the BMG Com­ munity Centre. Graeme Craig and family of Wal­ ton began planning the develop­ ment of their land into a facility for Gary Dauphin of Dauphin Feed in Walton bought the business por­ tion of Topnotch in Brussels. Customers were served from the Walton location beginning Dec. 1. Brussels Bulls sat in fifth place BLYTH 523-4551 Product of U.SA. Florida Grown White or PINK GRAPEFRUIT "Size 56’s" 12/1.99 Libby's BEANS & PASTA Assorted Varieties 14 oz. 2'1.00 Frerh Boneless/Sxinless CHICKEN BREASTS 8.80 kg 3.99. Schneider's Red Hots WIENERS Dutch Treet, Skinless, Lifestyle or Regular Dinner Franks 450 g 1.89 Kraft Plain CHEEZ WHIZ 1 kg Jar Single Slices 1 kg Pkg. or Velveeta Process Cheese 1 kg Pkg. 5.99 Schneider's BEEF PIES Famous For Quality 250 g Box .99 Cloverleaf Flaked LIGHT TUNA 184 g .79 HABITANT SOUP 28 oz. tin .99 Valley Farm Frozen FRENCH FRIES Assorted Cuts 1 kg bag 2/1.00 Knechtel Pure APPLE JUICE 48 oz. tin .99 winner Sharon Godkin of RR 1 Walton was crowned the 1993 Brussels Fair Queen at the annual fall event. Miss Godkin was sponsored by Walton Wl. the developmentally disabled.with hopes of moving into third with a good weekend performance. Blyth Midgets captured the Regional Silver Stick B title. Graeme Craig was acclaimed to the position of Chairperson for the Huron County Board of Education. Blyth Festival board announced a year-end deficit of $229,454, due to a drop in box office receipts and an increase in expenses. Brussels Bulls move into fourth place, five points behind Hanover. Allan Gibson of Ashfield Twp. was elected to the position of war­ den for Huron County. Robert Alexander of Ethel received recognition from Grey Twp. council for his 30 years of service as a volunteer fire fighter. Scrimgeour's Food Market