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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1999-09-15, Page 1Community Blyth Squirt Boys beat Chepstow for WOAA title Schoolwork results from Belgrave fair See pages 6, 7 See page 8 Starting page 10 Team Member set to lead Run See page 12 Brussels prepares for Terry F ox Run Canadians continue to keep the dream alive. This Sunday people in the Brussels area, as well as 1.000.000 others worldwide will be participat­ ing in the annual Terry Fox Run. Total monies raised to date in Terry's name for cancer research are $200 million. The 1998 Brussels Run broke a record with totals reaching beyond the $5,000 mark. Ninety-five people took part. Morris residents talk annexation with Brussels By Janice Becker Citizen staff Is annexation in the cards for a portion of Morris Twp.? That was the desire put before Brussels councillors at the Sept. 7 session when Casey McCutcheon and Joyce Jacklin attend the meeting seeking council's reaction. The two residents of north Brussels asked council if they would be interested in accepting seven res­ idents located on the outskirts of the village limits, if annexation was per­ mitted by Morris Tw'p. Brussels, Grey refine proposal By Jancie Becker Citizen staff Brussels and Grey Twp. continue to refine their restructuring plan while gathering information for an amalgamation w'ith Seaforth, McKillop and Tuckersmith Twps. After receiving comments from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs regarding the Brussels/Grey plan, the two municipal clerks are in the process of making revisions. Clerk-Treasurer Donna White told council that with a joint meeting of the five scheduled for Sept. 16, a final submission to the ministry would not meet the Sept KJ dead­ line. 3 taken to hospital On Sept. KJ at approximately 6:30 p.m. police were called to a single vehicle collision on Cone. 12 in East Wawanosh Twp. When officers arrived they saw a Chev pickup truck on its side in a field on the west side of the road. The truck owner who had been in the truck at the time of the collision met the police. The driver and another passenger had been taken to This year's theme is Going the Distance. The Brussels Run begins at I p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19 from the former Ark. Leading it is Team Member Jack McCutcheon. There are two routes for partici­ pants to bike, blade, run or walk and do their part to continue Fox's marathon of hope. Pledge sheets are available at area businesses. Jacklin said some of the major considerations in looking to annexa­ tion was the current coverage by the Brussels Fire department and the possibility of obtaining Brussels water. McCutcheon added that there were residents at the south end who would also like to be with Brussels. “It makes sense for us to go with Brussels," he'said. “It would be good to square off the village." While Reeve Ralph Watson said there would be no problem accept­ ing the residents into the village, he suggested they go before Morris council with the matter. Reeve Ralph Watson told council­ lors that when members and staff from county council spoke with the new- Minister of Municipal Affairs S. Gilchrist, it was apparent that if a plan was not in place by December, the province would do it. With Howick Twp having no pro­ posal and Colborne in a stalemate position. Watson said he did not think Toronto would accept the pro­ posals. “The new minister is playing hardball. It is his way or the high­ way.” Council expects to approve the draft Brussels/Grey proposal before meeting with the other three munic­ ipalities. the Wingham and District Hospital by ambulance. Michael Ross, 19, of Belgrave was treated for his injuries and released. Tania Pletch, 16, of Belgrave was transferred to hospital in London with a badly broken arm and Peggy Proctor. 16, of Morris Twp. was held overnight and released the next day. Vol. 15 No. 36 Wednesday, Sept. 15, 1999 (70C + 5® GST) 750 O' Collision Four people were taken to hospital following a two vehicle collision on County Rd. 4 by Westfield Rd in East Wawanosh Twp. just north of Blyth on Sept. 8 at 4 p.m. Police said Gary Nicholls, 42, of Varna was travelling south in a 1985 Chev pickup, and stopped behind a school bus which was letting off passengers. According to police, the driver of a 1986 Buick, driven by Aaron Bakker, 17, of Blyth failed to see the pickup and struck the rear causing extensive damage to both vehicles. Bakker and a passenger Shawn Henry, 15 of Blyth were taken to Wingham and District Hospital with minor injuries. A second passenger, Dean Wilson, 17, and Nicholls were taken to Clinton Public Hospital also with minor injuries. All have been released. Blyth firefighters assisted at the scene. Immediately following the acci­ dent, firefighters were called to Auburn where a car was on fire at Stickers Restaurant. It had been pushed away from the fuel pumps where it apparently was when it started on fire. The car was totally destroyed. A mechanical problem associated with the radiator is the suspect­ ed cause of the blaze. Threshers pulls them in again By Janice Becker Citizen staff Great weather, sunny skies, numerous attractions, good friends and great music drew an overflow­ ing crowd to the 38th Annual Huron Pioneer Thresher Reunion and Hobby Show this past weekend. Secretary Marian Hallahan said the event started with an “awesome Friday” when approximately 200 local school children attended for fun, games and a learning experi­ ence. Organizer of the student activities, Dave Medd said the turnout was great with all the children from Grade 2 - Grade 8 from Clinton Public School, along with many other local schools, participating this year. Friday’s numbers were also boost­ ed when several nursing home resi­ dents visited for the day. With 13,200 paying customers passing through the gates during the three days, Hallahan said there were also 950 campers on-site to add to the attendance. The trailer numbers are up from 928 last year. There were visitors from Western Canada, Quebec, California, New York, Michigan, West Virginia. Holland and Germany. . Gate receipts were up three per cent with memberships up nine per cent. The event was also very good for the vendors. The cooler weather on Friday helped sell sweatshirts, said Hallahan, while the hot Sunday increased t-shirts sales. Flea market participation was up 34 per cent while outdoor conces­ sions jumped 40 per cent. Hallahan said the service clubs running the food booths were very pleased with their return. “No one went hungry (at the Threshers),” she said. While the number of steam engines were down slightly, there were more antique cars and trucks on display. The addition of another shed at the back of the park in recent years, added to the musical enjoyment of the crowds. Hallahan said all the buildings were full and dance attendance was up both nights. The firefighters’ breakfast drew the usually large crowds, upping the number of breakfasts served this year to approximately 1,700, said Fire Chief Paul Josling. Hallahan said visitors enjoyed a very relaxed and friendly atmos­ phere at the trailer park as well as the many yard sales downtown. “On the whole, it was another very successful year,” she said. The committee is already looking for new ideas for 2000.