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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1998-11-18, Page 1See page 11 See page 15 The North Huron itizen (70r + 5¢ GST) 750 Vol. 15 No. 45 Wednesday, Nov. 18, 1998 Marian Doucette and her Cobweb Witch puppet show entertained youngsters in Blyth Friday night, while Mom and Dad took advantage of the many sales offered by Blyth merchants. Last- weekend was busy in the village's dowtown beginning with a lighting cermony on Friday night. A soup and sandwich supper was held at Memorial Hall, with donations for the Christmas Bureau. There were also horsedrawn wagon rides that evening. Saturday was a scavenger hunt and open houses. Sunday evening the Business Association ended their seasonal promotion with a special Christmas show by Dave Hoy and his Honky Tonk Piano at Blyth Memorial Hall. (Ashley Gropp photo) Campaign to aid Christmas Bureau Government Public shares views on excess federal funds Starting page 6 Sports Madill Mustangs York tournament champs See page 8 Feature News 47 readers respond to 'Citizen' survey ton had three. Brussels, Belgrave and Wingham were named by two and Wroxeter and Gorrie were each noted once. The Wroxeter respondent consid- ers Brussels the centre of the com- munity and has a sense of community with Brussels, Grey and Howick. Londesboro had Blyth and Clin- ton has the centre of the community with an affinity to Blyth, Clinton, Hullett and McKillop. The two respondents from West Wawanosh said Goderich and Luc- know are the community's heart. No comment was given regarding the communities they share an affinity with. The McKillop survey indicated Seaforth as the centre, with Lon- desboro, Hullett, Seaforth and Wal- ton as the communities they feel a sense of community for. One of the Clinton respondents listed Brussels as the place they consider the centre of their commu- nity. The sense of community is shared with Cranbrook, Ethel, Lis- towel, Morris, Morris, Walton, Auburn, Blyth, Hullett, Londes- boro. Hullett Twp. respondents say that Clinton and Londesboro are their community's centre. While an affinity is felt for Blyth, Clinton, Londesboro, McKillop, Seaforth. All four East Wawanosh surveys indicated Blyth as the centre of _their community, with Blyth (three), Hullett (two), Morris (two), Auburn (two), Belgrave (two), Brussels, Londesboro and West Wawanosh as communities with which they feel a common bond. Two Cranbrook respondents list- Continued on page 12 The results are in. A total of 47 surveys were received regarding municipal amal- gamation, with representation across the readership area. Brussels had the most input with 11, while Morris Twp. was next with nine. Seven Blyth residents responded, while there were four submissions from East Wawanosh and four from Grey. Auburn, West Wawanosh, Clinton and Cranbrook brought in two, while one survey was completed from each of Wrox- eter, Londesboro, Hullett and McKillop. Of the 47, the question regarding whether or not there should be amalgamation was close with 24 agreeing and 19 opposed. A total of five admitted that they had• not been following the issue that closely, while only eight of the 21 township residents responding said they would not like to see the township split to accommodate any restruc- turing. Thirty-one respondents feel there should be a referendum held, with 10 saying no. What did they say about their community? Brussels and Blyth respondents all considered their vil- lage the centre of their community. The Brussels' surveys indicated a sense of community with Cran- brook (10), Ethel (nine), Grey (nine), Morris (seven), Walton (eight), Listowel (three), Blyth (four), Belgrave, Blyth and Wing- ham (one each). The majority of Blyth residents felt a sense of community with Morris (six), while Hullett and Londesboro each received five votes. Auburn and East Wawanosh were selected by four, while Wal- By Bonnie Gropp Citizen staff Pathologists determined that the geese at Sparling's Pond in Blyth were victims of lead poisoning. - Deputy Conservation Officer Rick Williams said that six samples were sent to Guelph. In all the pathologist found small shot on the inside. As it is very unusual for this to cause death in so high a number, Williams said it is believed the geese were grazing where someone had been skeet shooting. With the closest shooting range located in Kippen, Williams is uncertain where the geese may have picked up the lead pellets. The illness would have taken up to two weeks to show up, he said. As the poisons are absorbed into the kidney and liver, rather than the muscle, there would be no danger of toxicity with human consump- tion of the meat. This year's Huron County Christmas Bureau campaign is getting a boost next week with the arrival of local newspapers. Inside will be a donation bag that can be used to place items for the Bureau which, last year served 1,170 children and their families who needed help at Christmas. The Bureau collects toys, clothes, food that are distributed to families for Christmas. Financial donations are also received to buy items that are in short supply after all the donations have been sorted. The donation bag effort is an initiative developed by a partnership of Seaforth business and organizations and has been sponsored by business and industry across the county whose names appear on the bags. "I think it's a wonderful thing that the Christmas Bureau is there to let everyone have a Christmas with gifts," said Ross Ribey of the Seaforth Lions Club and Seaforth Agriculture Society. They worked with The Huron Expositor to develop the plan that will see the bags distributed in newspapers across Huron County on Nov. 25. They can be taken to any drop-off location of the Christmas Bureau as noted on the bag or to the Seaforth Lions Club Santa Claus Parade on Nov. 27. A float is being provided by North Street United Church, the headquarters for the Seaforth office of the Christmas Bureau, for people to deposit their bags as the parade goes by. "We felt the Santa Claus parade was an ideal time to collect these gifts," said Ribey. If anyone misses leaving the bag on the float, it can be brought to the Roundhouse at the Seaforth Agriplex where Santa Claus visits with children after the parade. In addition,. bags will, be collected at the Seaforth Agricultural Society's toy and doll show on Dec. 5 and Dec. 6. "It's looking after people less Continued on page 12 Geese died of lead poisoning Tell us your holiday tradition Christmas is a time of family, a time of tradition, a time of sharing. This year in our annual "Season's Greetings" issue we would like to include some personal anecdotes of our readers regarding this very special occasion. In 50 words or less tell us about your favourite family holiday tradition, something that you and your loved ones have enjoyed, a memory that con- tinues with each generation. Submissions will be accepted at either of The Citizen offices until Dec. 9. Drop them off, fax them to 523-9140 or 887-9021 or mail to Box 429, Blyth, ON NOM 1H0. Make sure to include your name, address and tele- phone number as the entries will be put together for a draw. One winner will receive a gift package of two coupons for two Blyth Festival produc- tions in the 1999 season.