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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1995-03-29, Page 23Coming first in the third The first place team in the third draw of the Brussels Curling Club received their awards at the annual dinner on Saturday night. Team members are, from left: Jo-Ann McDonald, Mary TenPas, Dona Knight and Bob Alexander. Blyth tourism has potential Forthcoming Marriage Mr. and Mrs. Bob Tyerman would like to announce the wedding of their daughter, Sherry Diane to Shawn Douglas, son of Marjorie Thompson from Wingham and grandson of Edward and Violet Thompson of Luck- now. Wedding to take place at Brussels United Church at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 8th, 1995. Dinner and closed reception to follow at Brussels Legion. The Huron County Board of Education Volunteer Tutors Needed Would you like to help someone improve their reading, writing or math skills? There is someone in your community who needs you. For information call Darlene Williams at 482-5428 ext. 353 or 1-800-265-1778 • Part of our lifelong learning initiative Roxanne Brown Chair fiN Paul Carroll Director LYCEUM THEATRE Phone 357-1630 for 24 hour movie information • "The the tieefer "The Mighty Ducks Starts Friday March 31, 1995 Friday & Saturday 7:00 & 9:00 p.m. Sunday to Thursday 8:00 p.m. *Sunday Matinee• 2:00 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 7 & 9 p.m. Sun. - Thurs. 8 p.m. LONG DISTANCE? CALL 1-800-265-3438 FOR TOLL FREE MOVIE INFO r21 r!I r in! Pi, Pi Pi Pi Pt Pi -7:1 ei c**. ry THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, 1995. PAGE 23. MCF to hold its 7th dinner and auction Blyth can build on its current tourist attractions to improve its economy, a member of a panel told the annual meeting of the Blyth Business Association Monday night. Cindy Fisher, who oversees tourism for the Huron County Plan- ning and Development department, told the 20 people present that with the Blyth Festival and the leather mills Blyth has already solved the problem of getting tourists to the community. Now the challenge is to get them to stay longer and, in doing so, spend more. She suggested other businesses could co-operate with these two large advertisers to stretch ad dol- lars further. In addition there could be special packages built around specific plays at the Festival. The county's two strengths of agriculture and tourism could also be married more closely through agri-tourism, she said. She outlined how the Perth County agri-tourism program works, with busloads of tourists visiting an interesting farm- ing operation, then having dinner and visiting the theatre, then stay- ing overnight in a hotel before tour- ing another farm and attending a matinee at the theatre the next day. The same kind of packages could be arranged in Blyth, she said. Joanne Walters, currently volun- teer co-ordinator at the Blyth Festi- val and previously community development co-ordinator for the Town of Goderich, outlined how that community had undertaken planning for the future. A survey had been conducted of town resi- dents to sec how they felt the town and its services could be improved and to find out where else people went to shop and why. The biggest reason people gave for shopping in centres like London or Stratford was to find more variety, she said. Carol Irwin was re-elected presi- dent of the Business Association. Don Scrimgeour is vice-president, Bev Elliott, secretary and Donna Taylor, treasurer. Ruth Uyl is direc- tor in charge of membership, Rick Fcdorick, director in charge of pro- motion and Keith Roulston, direc- tor in charge of education. In reviewing the first year's activ- ities of the association, Mrs. Irwin said activities sponsored included the ceremony for the turning on of the new streetlights, the Blyth Bucks promotion and the Commu- nity Christmas Concert. Retail pro- motions included an early bird sale in conjunction with the opening of the Blyth Festival; a buskers festi- val as part of the Rutabaga Festival, a sidewalk sale and early-bird sale on the Saturday of the Thresher Reunion and the Dreams and Wish- es promotion held at Christmas time. The association also pur- chased Christmas lights for the tree in the Memorial Hall courtyard and bows for the new light poles in the core area. Membership has grown from 14 retail and three service members Once again it is time for the annual Belmore Maple Syrup Festi- val. This year marks the 28th year of the festival, which will be held on April 6 and April 8 at the Belmore Community Centre. Seniors' Day (though everyone is welcome) on April 6, runs from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. while the Saturday events run from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The meal includes pancakes, maple syrup, sausage, apple sauce and a beverage. The cost is $6 for adults, $3 for children age 4-11 and three and under are free. Along with the delicious meal, other free indoor events will include bingo and entertainment as well as a selection of crafts and home-baking. The festival will be concluded Saturday evening with dancing to last year to 21 retail and six service members in 1995. Plans include sponsoring the horse-drawn street- cars from St. Jacobs Country Liv- ery Service to shuttle visitors from the fair grounds to downtown dur-_ ing the Thresher Reunion. A motion was also passed at the meeting for the Association to meet with village council to explore expansion of the decorative lighting north from the core area to the bridge. Ltd. Edition. The dance requires age of majori- ty, costs $8 per person and will begin at 9 p.m. Anyone wishing more festival information may call 519-392-8170 or 519-335-3098. Forthcoming Marriage KRAHN - PASSCHIER Mr. and Mrs. Anton Passchier of Blyth are pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Trudy, to Mark Krahn, son of Mrs. Elsie Krahn and the late Mr. Nicholas Krahn of Sombra, on Saturday, April 8, 1995 at 4:00 p.m. at Wesley-Willis United Church, Clinton. Plan to come out for a fun-filled evening and support an important cause at the Maitland Conservation Foundation's seventh annual dinner and auction, to be held Friday, April 28 at the Community Centre in Brussels. Proceeds from the event will go to support the Wawanosh Nature Centre for Conservation Education. The evening will include a roast beef dinner, live and silent auctions, entertainment and a raffle. Dave Carson of Listowel will be the auctioneer. Everyone is welcome to attend. "We are looking forward to another successful event," said Conservation Foundation Chairman Vince Judge. "About 250 people attended last year's dinner and auction. We hope to top that number this year." Over 150 businesses from throughout the Maitland River Valley donated auction and raffle items to the event in 1994. This year, businesses and individuals will have the additional option of sponsoring a table at the dinner. Tickets are available for $20 single or $40 a couple. Those wishing to reserve a table can take advantage of a special offer by purchasing a table of eight tickets. For information on tickets, or to make a donation call 519-335- 3557. The Maitland Conservation Foundation (MCF) is a local, charitable, non-profit organization that supports conservation projects being undertaken by the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority. For DID YOU KNOW... By far, the most popular adult education programs are short-term or part-time courses. These types of formats allow students to juggle family and work responsibilities with the minimum amount of disruption. NC the past seven years the MCF has been a major supporter of the Wawanosh Nature Centre. The Centre provides the opportunity for students to learn about the environment and the need to manage natural resources. Over 5,000 students visit the Centre annually from Huron, Perth, Bruce and Wellington Counties. The Centre ,s located on concession six-seven, Nature Centre Road, of East Wawanosh Township. The facility provides activities for students from grades kindergarten to ten. The Wawanosh Nature Centre is operated by the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority. Belmore gears up for maple syrup festival