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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1994-08-17, Page 1News B Business I Special || Farm Local girls play on winning softball team See page 2 Computer camp opens in Morris Township See page 8 4 page insert highlights Motocross event See page 11 OMAFRA specialist gives crops a good report See page 15 Toxic fumes a concern in fire Toxic fumes were the biggest concern for Blyth firefighters when a fire broke out last Wednesday at a chicken bam in Hullett Twp. Workers were cleaning out one of the Horizon Chicks bams at Lot 27, Cone. 13, when a hydro panel shorted out, starling a wall, covered in polyurethane foam, on fire. According to Fire Chief Paul Josling who arrived at the scene at 11:15 a.m., the foam when burning gives off extremely toxic fumes. "Prolonged exposure can kill you," he said. Chief Josling said the manager and employees used an extinguish­ er to try to put the blaze out, before they fled the bam. In and out As one Blyth firefighter prepares to leave, a second is on his way into a barn owned by Horizon Chicks in Hullett Twp. A short in a hydro panel started one of the barn’s walls blazing last Wednesday just before noon. The fire was extinguished before much damage was done. The wall had been sprayed with polyurethane foam, which is highly toxic when burning, so firefighters had to wear air tanks when entering the barn. The manager called the fire department, who stayed at the scene for a time to cool the bam down. Chief Josling said damage was estimated at between $3-4,000. There was no loss of livestock or machinery. The next day at 1:30 p.m. fire­ fighters were called to South Half of Lot 16, Cone. 14 in McKillop Twp. A plugged chimney in the home of Terry Smith caused the smoke to back up into the house after a fire was started in a wood furnace. Firefighters cleaned the chimney before leaving. There was no damage. Ark plans Terry Fox Run By Bonnie Gropp It was 14 years ago that Terry Fox began his Marathon of Hope to raise money for cancer research. Though the cancer that claimed his right leg also kept him from finish­ ing his marathon, his legacy has lived on in various communities with the annual Terry Fox Run, This year for the first time, Brus­ sels will be doing its part. Salliannc Patch, manager of The Ark, a youth drop-in centre in the village, who came up with the idea of hosting a run in Brussels approached Waneta Leishman for assistance. Mrs. Leishman, who resides at RR5, Brussels with her husband, Allan and family, has over the past several years been involved with the Wingham Terry Fox Run. The Leishmans' seven-year-old daugh­ ter Aimee is in remission from Malignant Saccrocoxygeal Ter­ atoma, a hormonal abdominal tumour, which was diagnosed when W. Wawanosh group presents arguments The West Wawanosh Landfill Coalition attended the Huron Coun­ ty Planning committee meeting on Aug. 15 to present their opposition to the proposed landfill sites in the township. One site, on Cone. 7, Lot 20-21, had already been recommended for elimination from consideration prior to the meeting so the coalition presented views on the Cone 7, Lot 19-20 and Lot 22-23 sites. Bev Grierson, a member of the coalition says, "The meeting went fairly well though there of course could be no feedback. The commit­ tee listened to our concerns and we left." Some of the concerns expressed by the coalition detailed the amount of Class 1 and 2 agricultural land which was included in the chosen sites. Specific to the Lot 22-23 site, the report submitted to the committee Walton site gears up for motocross races Once again the sights and sounds of motocross come to the Walton area. The Trans Can National Moto­ cross Championships arc being held on the Chris Lee farm from Aug. 18 to 21. This is the third year the race has been held on the Lee farm, though this is the 20th year for the event. "An exciting addition to this year’s races will be the presence of TSN," says Matt Lee, one of the event organizers. "TSN will be filming portions of the races for a show they arc pulling together." The Walton races arc the last stop on a five-race circuit for pro­ racers and the event will feature riders from across North America. The four-day event will offer spectators fast-paced, thrilling com­ she was just seven months old. For many years Aimee has been the Terry Team Member for the Wingham Run. Mrs. Leishman said that Joanne King of Brussels will be the Terry Team Member for the village’s run. She will officially start the event at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 18 from The Ark, where registration will be held. There are two courses, an eight kilometre run which heads south, then to Cranbrook and back, and a shorter three kilometre run for those who find the longer one too much. There will be signs posted along Continued on page 2 says "there has been a major capital investment in livestock housing and handling facilities" and "high agricultural investment is an exclu­ sionary criteria". The report also stated that a sig­ nificant portion of "Lot 23, 50 per­ cent, is covered by the St. Au­ gustine Swamp Complex. The St. Augustine Swamp complex has been designated Class 1 and signif­ icant by the MNR". The coalition was concerned that a breakout of leachate from a land­ fill site would flow into the swamp and result in a "major toxic con­ tamination". Concerns were also presented regarding the safety of farm equip­ ment travelling the same roads as waste disposal trucks, the effects on the Amish community and the dis­ ruptions of third, fourth and fifth generation farms along the sixth concession. petition, live entertainment of the musical variety, a fashion show, on-site food and family fun. Ken Myers, a popular country singer, will be performing Friday evening al 8 p.m. and Lonny Chica­ go of London will entertain on Sat­ urday. Just prior to the Chicago perfor­ mance, the female pro racers will present a fashion show, highlight­ ing the new style, designs and safe­ ly equipment for the riders. A volleyball tournament will be staged throughout the weekend event to entertain all in attendance. Saturday evening will wrap up with a com roast. Races begin early in the morning and run throughout the day over the course of the four days.