HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1995-08-30, Page 1Vol. 11 No.34
VVednesday, Aug. 30, 1995
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The North Huron
itizen
You want me to catch what?
It's a good thing they can swim, because when it comes to ball...well? The members of the
Brussels Barracudas enjoyed an afternoon of fun, including an impromptu ball game
followed of course, by a swim last Wednesday. Here, Christina DeWit, doesn't quite catch
the ball, while Coach Jay Hahn, right, and his sister Stacey, on first, watch.
Seaforth area resident
Huron's Furrow Queen
Advertising supplement
Brussels merchants
talk about
their businesses
See inside
Farm
Graziers network
to brainstorm
for crop success
See page 8
Sports
Brussels Midget Boys #2
take home B title
with 2 straight wins
See page 23
Dashwood site
wins IPM bid
By Janice Becker
The bidding process is over and
the selection of the candidate site
for the 1999 International Plowing
Match has been completed, unfor-
tunately, the Brussels area will not
be the recipient of the economic
boost.
The Hay Twp. property near
Dashwood, owned by Earl Becker,
was selected as Huron County's
choice, says Neil McGavin, mem-
ber of the Huron County Plow-
men's Association.
"The decision was very difficult
as it took an hour and a half for the
executive to complete considera-
tions. Joe Semple's Grey Twp. site
was a very close second."
The reasons behind the decision
were said to be related to the prox-
imity to larg-er centres, particularly
for the availability of accommoda-
tions. Becker's farm, 1 1/4 miles
north of Dashwood, is within 10
minutes of Grand Bend as well as a
short-distance from Bayfield and
Exeter.
"Semple had the better plowing
land and we had letters from both
Bell Canada and Cantel, stating
their intentions to investigate the
installations of cellular phone relay
towers in the Brussels area this fall,
but this seemed to have had little
bearing," says McGavin.
MADD Canada, the nation-wide
organization determined to save
lives by changing individual,
community, and government
attitudes, practices and policies
with respect to impaired driving
and to aid the victims of this
violent crime, has announced
Tuesday, Sept. 12 as the date for
the formative meeting of the
MADD Huron/Bruce chapter.
By Janice Becker
Edging ever closer, the second
annual Brussels Terry Fox Run is
just a few weeks away and organiz-
ers are still looking for a Terry Fox
team member to give their donation
drive a boost.
Even though sponsor sheets are
filling up quickly, organizer Sal-
lianne Patch says now is the time
for others to begin gathering spon-
sors. "It is not something that can
be done at the last minute."
Things are really taking shape as
the banner went up across Brussels'
main street Monday and two large
cakes have been donated by the
Golden Lantern Restaurant for the
hungry fundraisers after they cross
the finish line.
For those considering participat-
ing, Patch says, "People should
The executive also gave consid-
eration to the fact that "the south
has yet to be host to the event while
North Huron has had the match
three times," says McGavin, possi-
bly because "the nucleus of the
Plowmen live in the Walton/
Seaforth area."
In spite of North Huron's disap-
pointment, the IPM candidate site
has several excellent features to
offer the match
"It is in a good location with
level land and easy access to paved
township roads," says property
owner Becker.
As well as the good land, the
farm has access to piped water
from Lake Huron and there are two
phone towers within a mile or two.
"We are thrilled. It is quite an
honour. Words can't say it,"
beamed Becker.
Beckers were notified at 11:45
p.m. on Aug. 23, that their site had
been chosen.
"Even the neighbours are excit-
ed," he says.
The Hay Twp. site will be
pitched to the Plowmen's annual
meeting in February of next year.
"At this time, there is no opposi-
tion for the bid so planners will
work towards creating a slide pre-
sentation and selling the organiza-
tion's members on Huron County,"
says McGavin.
The Wingham Golf and Curling
Club, located one mile south and
one mile east of Wingham off
Hwy. 4, will be the site. The time
will be 7:30 p.m.
Although named "Mothers
Against Drunk Driving", the group
welcomes members regardless of
gender or age. In fact, many of the
most active members, directors,
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realize they don't have to run. They
can walk, push a stroller, roller
blade, bike" or other means of
physically active transportation, to
help raise money.
"This year, the kids are really
getting involved. Members of the
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Hours change
for holiday
The Brussels office of The
Citizen will be closed this Mon-
day for Labour Day. Any copy
for editorial or advertising must
be in the office by Monday
morning.
The Blyth office will be open
and deadlines remain the same.
the Huron County Plowing
Match was held in the Pentland
farms south of Dungannon, Aug.
24 and 25.
Twenty-five contestants plowed
46 lands and 14 people used the
walking plow in the politicians'
class.
Jason Gemmel of RR 3, Kippen
won the Ross Gordon Award for
best crown on Junior Day.
Paul Dodds was Champion
Senior Plowperson with William
Fotheringham reserve.
Jonathon Hugill outscored his
brother Jason Hugill to be Jr.
Champion with Jason as reserve.
All four, Paul, William, Jonathon
and Jason are from the Seaforth
area.
Charlene Townsend of RR 4,
Seaforth was crowned Queen of the
Furrow by last year's Queen,
Shannon Craig of RR 4, Walton.
Kim Baan of Walton was named
first runner up in the Queen
competition.
There will be approximately 12
Huron plowpeople competing at the
International Plowing Match near
Ayr, Ont. Sept. 19 - 23.
MADD meeting
set for Sept. 12
Run needs team member