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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1999-10-06, Page 1News L__Honoured Education —-J Volunteer Aux. buys pavilion for Huronlea Blyth Scouter receives special recogntion Grey Central PS receives environ­ mental award Kir See page 2 See page 3 See page 14 C itizenThe North Huron Vol. 15 No. 39 Wednesday, Oct. 6, 1999 70C + 5C GST 750 Tribute to McCall, Sat.Crushed The Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) is hosting a cer­ emony on Saturday, Oct. 9, rededi­ cating the Brussels Mill Dam as the McCall Dam in recognition of the years of service that Bruce McCall gave to the Conservation Authority. The ceremony will begin at 2 p.m. and will take place outside the Brussels Mill. McCall, a respected Brussels busi­ nessman, was a director of the MVCA from 1977 to 1996 including a term as chairman from 1987 to 1991. At the time of his death, Thanksgiving weekend last year, McCall was an active member of the Maitland Conservation Foundation, the charitable organization that sup­ ports conservation projects being undertaken by the MVCA. “We're very pleased to have the opportunity to recognize Bruce’s longstanding commitment to envi­ ronmental conservation,” said Ivan Suggitt, MVCA chairman. “During his years of involvement with the Conservation Authority. Bruce was instrumental in the redevelopment of the dam at Brussels Conservation Area as well as being a strong sup­ porter of the Wawanosh Nature Centre.” On Saturday a memorial plaque will be unveiled that commemorates McCall's contributions to the MVCA and the Maitland Conservation Foundation. Short remarks will be made by MVCA representatives and the McCall fam­ ily. Everyone is welcome to attend. Light refreshments will be served. For further information contact the MVCA office at 335-3557. OPP and the Children’s Aid are investigating an incident Thursday morning at Brussels Stockyards when a Paisley­ area man went on a rampage resulting in damage to 12 vehicles parked at the facility. The man is now at London Psychiatric Hospital for treatment. Man in hospital after rampage at stockyards A Saugeen Twp. man is now a patient at London Psychiatric Hospital following a rampage at the Brussels Stockyards on Thursday morning, Sept. 30. Six officers responded to the call which came in at 10:15 a.m. According to police, a 36-year-old man, accompanied by his five chil­ dren between the ages of five and 12, had entered the facility and showing signs of erratic mood swings began throwing items into the animal ring. He was escorted from the building by employees, but becoming more irate jumped into his pickup and smashed into several vehicles on the lot. In total, 12 vehicles were hit, resulting in excess of $10,000 dam­ age. When police arrived, several peo­ ple at the scene had the man pinned on the ground. Eric Scheurwater showed signs of emotional distress and spoke of per­ sonal difficulties, police said. He was taken to Wingham hospital, sedated and restrained, police said. A short time, later, Scheurwater escaped and was chased down by officers who returned him to the hospital. Once sedated, he was transferred to London by ambu­ lance. The police and the Children’s Aid Society are investigating. Tip leads police to 2.56 pounds of marijuana Little builder Building a tower was just the first challenge for little Quintin Sjaarda. The next was keeping it standing. The youngster was enjoyed some socializing with peers and a morning of activity during the Blyth Christian Reformed Church’s Children’s Story Hour/Little Lambs program. Beginning Sept. 29 the special event is held each Wednesday from 9:45 to 11:40 a.m. at the church for children between the ages of two to six. OPP officers were faced with a biting attack when they executed a search warrant at a farm just east of Ethel last Friday. Going on a Crimestoppers tip about drug cultivation at the home, OPP officers entering the empty house around 3 p.m. were met by two dogs. One officer was bitten. He was treated for his injuries. A search of the house, shed and bam netted 2.56 pound of marijua­ na. Plants were found hanging to dry in the barn and shed while marijua­ na seeds and baggies were found in the home. The plants and paraphernalia were taken to the Wingham office. The estimated street value of the haul is $10,000. Later that night, one of three occu­ pants of the Grey Twp. home, was arrested and charged with posses­ sion of a controlled substance. He was released with a promise to appear in provincial court Nov. 18. Office open Monday The Blyth office of The Citizen will be open for regular hours on Thanksgiving Monday. However, the deadline for editorial or adver­ tising copy has been moved up to noon. Anyone with information to take to the Brussels office must do so before noon on Monday. The office will be closed but copy can be dropped off through the slot in the door. Have a safe and thankful holiday weekend.