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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1999-01-06, Page 16PAGE 16. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6, 1999. Brussels employees begin 1998 with pay increase Brussels employees received a two per cent wage increase. Laurie-anne and Richard Miller of Hullctt Twp. were the proud par­ ents of the area's first baby of the new year. Brussels councillors allowed the liquor store to open on Sundays. Bly th council endorsed a resolu­ tion from the Town of Wingham to look at a 10-municipality restruc­ turing plan. Brussels PeeWees earned the A championship in a Howick Twp. tournament. By mid-month, the North Huron restructuring group had formulated a interim draft report though it was stated they were not as far along as they had hoped. After objections from Morris Twp. and Exeter, county council postponed the adoption of the Waste Management plan. Diane Radford and Doug Scrim- geour brought the idea of a fitness trail for Blyth from their trip to Florida. East Wawanosh council endorsed the Wingham restructuring resolu­ tion for a group of 10 while Grey Twp. suggested ignoring township boundaries and looking at areas of service. Brussels Optimists and Lions col­ lected food, personal items and wood for the Eastern Ontario and Quebec victims of the devastation ice storm. Leona Armstrong was honoured as Brussels Citizen of the year for her many community contributions. Former Huron Board of Educa­ tion Director of Education Paul Carroll warned that the new fund­ ing model could mean school clo­ sures. The newly-amalgamated Perth and Huron boards of education (Avon Maitland District School Board) began to battle over who would house head offices. The AMDSB cut $2.4 million and projected a shortfall of $6.2 million. Wingham and District Hospital was given the go ahead for the clin­ ic. The Ministry of Natural Resources released wild turkeys in West Wawanosh Twp. Jamie Lewis, Michelle Smith and Michelle Cook captured gold at the Great Lakes Winter Skating Fesli- reported that the department's res­ cue van would soon be equipped with a defibrillator. Brussels councillors said no to a single regrouping of 10 North Huron municipalities into one through restructuring. Councillors preferred two groups of five. Administrators from the Avon Maitland District School Board left a meeting with the Ministry of Edu­ cation confident the board's finan­ cial problem was understood and would be addressed. Grey Twp. Dcputy-Rccve Alvin McLellan was acclaimed as chair of the Brussels, Morris and Grey recreation board. Communities in Huron and Perth Counties began stating their case as a preferred site for the AMDSB head office. East Wawanosh council gave their support to the OPP as policing services were downloaded to the municipalities. Former Brussels resident Jim Wheeler was appointed assistant deputy minister of the agriculture and rural division of OMAFRA. Cynthia and Mike Beretta pur­ chased the butcher shop in Brus­ sels. Huron County councillors set a goal of Jan. 1, 1999 to have an amalgamation proposal ready for approval. Four Blyth residents formed a group to encourage business own­ ers to ensure the future viability of Blyth through initiative. The Brussels Bulls were ousted from the playoffs by Kincardine in four straight. The AMDSB passed a motion to retain junior kindergarten in Huron County. Clinton Public Hospital opened an opthamology service. Lillian Moses of Brussels won $ 151,880 in the Lotto 649 draw. Huron MPP Helen Johns held a round table discussion with area youths and business leaders to gath­ er input regarding rural youth employment opportunities. The Brussels Juveniles won the WOAA title, defeating Lions Head. showed the village had overspent by $18,000. Boyd Taylor of Morris Twp. reported that February temperatures had been 5.5°C warmer than in other years and precipitation was minimal. While parents fought hard to keep local high schools open as the AMDSB considered closures, stu­ dent trustees said transfers to a larg­ er school would allow increased course selection. Blyth Midget Bulldogs were awarded the E championship tro­ phy prior to their bonjour Montreal evening. Pork producers questioned the end of Ontario Pork's sale monopoly. Huron MPP Helen Johns and Minister without Portfolio Margaret Marland visited The Ark in Brus­ sels to gather information about services for children and their fami­ lies. Ethel speed skater Carla Hunt captured four bronze medals al the Ontario Winter Games. Blyth Midgets advanced to the OMHA finals while the Bantams and PeeWees earned WOAA cham­ pionships. The Belgrave Kinsmen prepared to begin work on a memorial gar­ den in the hamlet, on the site of the Led by MVP Michelle Cook, the Belgrave Junior Girls hockey team captured WOAA gold. The Blyth Midget and Bantam Bulldogs both earned OMHA All­ Ontario championships. The Midgets then participated in the Canadian Cup tournament, bringing home that trophy as well. Bonna Rouse received recogni­ tion for her years of service as sec­ retary-treasurer for the Blyth Area Fire Board. Toronto Blue Jays Alex Gonzales and Paul Quantrill visited Brussels for the Huron-Perth Wild Turkey Association's annual meeting. The county budget doubled but taxes remained the same. The Blyth Legion Auxiliary cele­ brated its 50th year. Residents were asked to submit suggestions for a logo for the Blyth Greenway trail. \ BOOK C itizenTheNorthHuron \ In one bookIt will have the newest listings in a convenient large type format. you have the listings that you would need three Bell Canada books to find. Here is your chance to advertise in a product that stays around 365 days. Reserve your space today call Jeannette McNeil or Les Cook at 523-4792 or Fax us at 523-9140. Deadline: Feb. 5,1999. If you have a new phone number, or if you have just moved into this area, and your phone number is not included in the new Bell phone book, please call 523-9140 and we'll be sure to include your listing. Kendall Whitfield was awarded the first annual Luke Anderson Memorial Award for her love and keenness in hockev. Five locals received recognition for their volunteerism. They were Jerry McDonnell, Anne Elliott, Duncan McGregor, Jack Lee and Doris Michie. East Wawanosh student Kristyn Gerth advanced to the national finals in the science fair competi­ tion. Wescast Industries in Wingham announced a $60 million expansion project for the company. Walton area resident Bruce Schmidt was instrumental in the development of a new company, Quality Jersey Products Limited. The first products came off the line in the Seaforth plant this week. Scrimgeour's Food Market cele­ brated 25 years in business. The Citizen's New 1999 Telephone Directory Will Be Available Soon! An open house was held to cele­ brate the completion of construc­ tion and the moving of the doctors' offices downstairs at the Seaforth/ Brussels Medical Clinic. Sjaan Gerth smashed several records at F.E. Madill Secondary School's track meet. The Blyth branch of the Royal Canadian Legion received a certifi­ cate of excellence. Frank Schimanski and his family took over operation of the Brussels funeral home. The Blyth Lions Club built a stairway to the top of the arch along the Greenway Trail. The congregation of Londesboro United Church enjoyed looking at the items recovered from the build­ ing's time capsule as they celebrat­ ed the church's 100th anniversary. George Fox performs in Blyth for a 4-H fundraiser. Serving Auburn Blyth Brussels Clinton Goderich Gorrie Wingham