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Serving the communities of Blyth and Brussels and northern Huron County
Volume 17 No. 1
Thursday, Jan. 4, 2001
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Festival
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A look back
The Brussels Legion marked the beginning of 2001 with a look back, hosting a New Year's Day
levee. Deb Trollope looks over some of the photos which were on display for the event. (Vicky
Bremner photo)
New Year's baby arrives
Though no local residents had the
joy of welcoming a New Year's baby
to the family, two local hospitals
helped ring in 2001 with new
-arrivals.
Hanna Jean Gerber, daughter of
Michelle and Jason Gerber of
Listowel arrived at Listowel
Memorial Hospital at 7:26 p.m.,
Jan.l.
Weighing in at 10 lbs., Hanna is
welcomed to the family by sisters
Kailynn, three and Carly, two.
She is the granddaughter of Rick
and Jeany Willfong of Listowel and
Lloyd and Connie Gerber of
Milverton.
Deborah and Ed Meidinger of the
Grand Bend area were thrilled at the
arrival of Bradley at 4:42 a.m, Jan. 2
Tipping the scales at 7 lbs. 6 oz.,
Bradley will be welcomed home by
sister Sarah, two.
He is the grandson of Peter and
Evelyn Jeffrey of RR2, Zurich and
Leo and Cecile Meidinger of Zurich.
As of press time, there were no
arrivals at Wingham and District,
Alexandra Marine and General or
Seaforth Community Hospitals.
Huron E.
plans
time
capsule
By Janice Becker
Citizen staff
It was all just a matter of
formalities when the newly-elected
Huron East council convened for the
first time, Jan. 2.
Gathering at the renovated council
chambers on the upper floor of
Seaforth municipal offices, the 10
councillors, mayor and deputy-
mayor were sworn in to begin
proceedings.
Mayor Lin'Steffler began the term
with a greeting to all present and
spoke of the job ahead to "join
together the five municipalities into
one."
She wanted everyone to appreciate
the fact that the municipalities would
be "joined" not melted together.
"There should be no fear that the
history and contribution of the
individual wards will be
diminished," she added.
Steffler pointed out some of the
strengths of the amalgamated
municipality including being home
to the largest permanent population
in the county, one of the largest
geographic areas in the county and
agricultural production which rivals
P.E.I.
She commented on the strength of
the team chosen by the electors,
noting strong opinion will inspire
"solid debate for well-thought out
decisions."
Seven bylaws were then passed to
.stablish the governance of the
:ouncil and committees, approve
>taff and appointed positions and
:onfirm the proceedings of the
:ouncil of Huron East.
A resolution which brought
umbles of approval from both the
!ouncil and those in attendance dealt
with the placing of a time capsule in
he municipal vault.
To ensure that the history of the
,revious municipalities is preserved,
iembers from each ward will gather
Continued on page 2
receives
federal
grant
The Blyth Festival was successful
in its application to The Canada
Council for the Arts, receiving
$18,000 from the Canadian Creation
Program. The application- was
submitted as a request for funding
The Outdoor Donnelly's a collective
creation conceived by Paul
Thompson. The grant will allow
Thompson to start workshops in
January at which he and his team of
actors will contribute to character
and script development.
The Donnelly family of Biddulph
Twp. has captured the imaginations
of Canadians since the 1890s when a
local mob attacked them in their
home. Paul Thompson's new vision
for the familiar story is a full epic
production. "Music will be a huge
part of it," he said. "We want full
theatricality with horses and
wagons."
The scenes of the story will take
place in various locations around the
Village of Blyth, with the audience
being transported by wagon.
Local residents who want to
participate in The Outdoor
- Donnellys are invited to join the
large contingent of volunteers who
will be filling out the details of the
story and creating its epic nature.
The Outdoor Donnelly's opens June
15 and runs through July 1.
N. Huron
mayor
stresses
teamwork
By Bonnie Gropp
Citizen staff
In a brief address to his new
council at the inaugural meeting Jan.
2, Twp. of North Huron Mayor Doug
Layton stressed the need for team
work.
Layton spoke first of the changes
and challenges facing council, but
said he believed their work has been
made easier 5y the efforts of the
transition board. To them he
extended his gratitude.
While courkil will meet twice
monthly, Layton also noted that
there should be special meetings to
Start to "sort out some of the issues"
facing them.
The fiistt council of North Huron
was sworn in by Rev. John Vaudry
following Layton's remarks.
Inside this week
Pg. 6
Pg. 8
Pg. 10
Pg. 3
Celebrating the
births of 2000
North Huron
discusses
committees
A look back to the
year 2000
PeeWee Bulldogs in
Silver Stick
Pg. 18 Londesboro girl
returns from UN