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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1999-01-06, Page 18PAGE 18. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6, 1999. June storm knocks out power throughout area Continued from page 16 The entire area was hit by a wind storm, downing trees, knocking out power and causing damage to prop­ erty. Neil McGavin of RR4, Walton was named Brussels and area citi­ zen of the Year. Brussels council agreed to hire the Wingham police force to pro­ vide police services for the next two and a half years. Avon Mailland District School Board Director of Education Paul Carroll announced his retirement. Rachel Billson of the Brussels and Seaforth cadets was awarded the Glanvillc Warrant Officer Award in memory of Terry Glanvillc. The Blyth and Brussels libraries received new computers thanks to an SS-,700 legacy from the estate of Morris Twp. resident Susannah Lattimer. A battle of the bands held in Brussels and supported by the Opti­ mists raised funds for the Ark and the Kids Help Foundation. Calvin-Brick United Church cel­ ebrated its 40th anniversary. Blyth Ladies Auxiliary marked 50 years. Former Blyth Festival Artist Director Janet Amos was awarded an honourary doctorate from the University of Western Ontario. Mama Root’s opened in Blyth and G&M Auto Parts opens in Brussels. Mary Humphries of Walton was named Grey Twp.’s Senior of the Year. Work began on the gazebo in the vacant lot along Tumberry Street in Brussels as monies from the 125th anniversary celebration were used to beautify the location. The summer months dragged on hot and dry, with reportedly less than an inch of rainfall in June. Hope Lowe received the annual Friends of the Lions Club Award from the Brussels Lions. F.E. Madill Secondary School student Adam Carr of Blyth was one of many high school artists with their work on display at Blyth’s Memorial Hall. Ray Contois, former principal of St. Anne’s Catholic Secondary School in Clinton was named superintendent of education for the Huron Perth Catholic District School Board. The Victorian Order of Nurses went on strike to protest cost cut­ ting measures. Area Ontario scholars from F.E. Madill Secondary School were Rebecca Van Camp, James Thomas, Adam Gamiss, Christo­ pher Armstrong and Corey New­ man; from Goderich District Collegiate Institute, Tara Sturdy and from Listowcl District Sec­ ondary School, David Proulx. NDP MPP Marion Boyd visited the West Wawanosh farm of Tony and Fran McQuail. The Molesworlh WI celebrated its 50th anniversary. Morris Twp. council delayed the implementation of bag lags. With the new provincial lax structure, landlords of multi-unit buildings or owners of new or larg­ er homes heard they would be hit the hardest by increased taxes. The revitalized Garage Theatre in Blyth was christened al a grand opening. Blyth council announced its pref­ erence for restructuring would include a grouping of McKillop, Hui let t, Grey, Morris, East Wawanosh, Tumberry and Howick Twps. as well as Seaforth, Wing­ ham, Blyth and Brussels. Lome Rachlis, formerly of the Ottawa Board of Education, was hired as head of the Avon Maitland District School Board. Water available to Blyth resi­ dents reached a critical low level, causing an urgent message for restraint to be issued. The crisis Steffen Computer Systems of Wingham got many local internet users back online as the owners of huron.net vanished. Kitchener- Waterloo users were left discon­ nected for much longer. Former Blyth resident Dr. Anne McCleary Juhasz of Chicago bequeathed Inuit soapstone carving to Bainion Gallery and the Blyth Festival. Children of Chernobyl once again visited families in Huron County for a few weeks during the summer to allow their bodies to recover from the ravages of nuclear fallout. One child stayed with the Hoftyzcrs near Londesboro. Morris council advised that downloading could bring a 2.9 per cent tax increase to township resi­ dents. Blyth received a grant from Mol- son Breweries for the fitness trail along the Blyth Greenway Trail. Volunteers provided the muscle. The Walton Snapplc TransCan National Motocross Championship drew 10,000 spectators to the com­ munity. Blyth carver Jason Lucio won $10,000 (U.S.) in the Gulf-South championship wildfowl Festival in New Orleans. Brussels Reeve Ralph Watson out-cooked eight competitors in the first annual Blyth Festival chili cook-off. The Brussels Bulls opened train­ ing camp for approximately 60 young men. Sparling’s Propane of Blyth and Fleshcrton announced a further expansion through the purchase of Caledon Propane in Bolton. F.E. Madill Secondary School student Craig Fair advanced to the Youth Talent search al Western Fair after placing in the lop six a the Tccswatcr competition. McKillop Twp. commercial and industrial property owners were told of lax increases from 46 to 58 per cent. After 43 years in the ministry, Pastor Jim Came of Huron Chapel Missionary Church in Auburn retired. A strike still loomed for public high school teachers as they contin­ ued to deal with difficult negotia­ tions dealing with instructional time. It was a year for giant vegetables as locals showed off overgrown tomatoes and pumpkins. The finishing touches were put on the memorial gardens in Bel­ grave, created by the Kinsmen. When Blyth firefighters were called to duty on the morning of their annual Thresher Reunion pan­ cake breakfast, community volun­ teers stepped in to fill the void and the plates. Brussels property owners real­ ized a lax increase of al least 11.6 per cent. Cynthia Dewit was named Brus­ sels Fair Ambassador. The Brussels Midget Girls ball team look the tri-county champi­ onship. Brussels’ contribution to the Terry Fox Run broke a record for the village, raising $5,049.09 before all dollars were collected. The Belgrave turkey supper preparation committee readied its 50thanniversary. Betty Battye was named Blyth’s Citizen of the Year. Local schools listed for closure included Walton, Turnberry, and Seaforth Public Schools. B&W Trailblazers prepared for their 50th year of grooming trails. Ontario scholars from Central Huron Secondary School were Shawn Clark, Kathryn Jankowski, Karen Trick and Caroline Dyck. Norman Parks Award winners at graduation ceremonies were Clark, Margaret Anne Stewart and Aman: da Howson. Thieves netted $13,500 in a heist at Brussels liquor store. Roy Gingerich took over as Brus­ sels Bulls’ coach. Quality Jersey Products opened. Dr. John Yee joined the Seaforth- Brussels Medical clinic staff. Brussels residents looked into a mobile watch unit for the village. Sjaan Gerth of Belgrave captured top honours in the President’s Choice Triathalon Series in the 19 and under age category. The number of whoopping cough cases in Huron County increased. Vandalism struck Blyth when a vehicle was used to knock down signs along the Greenway Trail. The Brussels Tigers captured the fastball championship. Huron County council closed Cranbrook library with Auburn, Bluevale, Centralia, Gorrie and Walton on the list. Secondary school students dealt with curriculum changes as teach­ ers’ contracts required the cancella­ tion or amalgamation of some classes. Sod was turned for the official start of Wescast’s $75 million con­ struction project. The Children’s Aid Society hon­ oured Gcrrie Bos of Auburn as Volunteer of the Year after 15 years of contributing to the welfare of children and their families. Local reeves decried Finance Minster Ernie Eves announcement regarding legislation to limit large property tax increases for small business owners. The Blyth Guides beautified the community by painting the play­ ground equipment at Blyth Public School. Kevin Bridge had the grand champion lamb and Corey Rintoul the grand champion steer at the Brussels 4-H show and sale. Bill Wallace received the Huron Federation of Agriculture Award for his contribution to the industry and the community. The Avon Maitland District School Board voted to delay approval of any motion recom­ mending school closures. Brussels and Grey Twp. voted to amalgamate. Candidates began to announce their intentions for the next provin­ cial election as Tony McQuail of West Wawanosh announced for the NDP and Seaforth Mayor Dave Scott and former school board trustee Joan VandenBroeck, will battle to represent the Liberals. Tanya Hallam opened a massage therapy business in Londesboro. Dying geese found at Sparling’s pond south of Blyth were found to have ingested lead pellet. A successful soccer season in Brussels prompted the group to begin developing another large field. The merger planned for the Huron and Perth health units was called off. A majority of respondents to an amalgamation survey requested a referendum on the matter. Fritz Datema and Anne Vincent were honoured by the Auburn Hor­ ticultural society for their volun­ teerism. Members of Brussels United Church celebrated at the dedication of Project Uplift, which made the church fully accessible. Isabel Nadeau opened a hair styling salon in Brussels. restructuring decision to allow lime for village residents to offer input. The services of Blyth Clerk- Treasurer John Stewart were shared with Wingham and Rhonda Fischer was appointed acting clerk for Hul- lctt Twp. * The Sparks celebrated the 10 anniversary of the organization. Doug Richards was appointed as the acting agriculture representative at the Clinton office of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. Allan Storey received the Ed Watson Award for champion mar­ ket pig at the Seaforth Fall Fair. Brett Bean was awarded the Bank of Montreal Award and Christina Dewit earned the Murray Cardifff Award at the Huron Coun­ ty 4-H night. Huron County pork producers travelled to Toronto to join in the call for government action against the wide- spread price collapse in their industry. Blyth Public School students filled boxes with canned goods and toys for the Huron County Christ­ mas Bureau. Following a public meeting, Blyth residents overwhelmingly told council to join the north group for restructuring purposes. Area women donate hand-made quilts to Blyth and District Fire Department. Gina and Jerry Platt opened a Morris Twp. kennel.