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THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 4, 2001. PAGE 7.
9-1-1 arrived in August
Continued from page 6
The county hosted a 9-1-1 activa-
tion ceremony.
Reconstruction work began on
Gypsy Lane in Blyth.
A grand opening ceremony was
held for the Wescast North Huron
Casting Plant.
Residents commemorated a his-
toric event when they ,marked the
80th anniversary of the Belgrave,
Blyth, Brussels school fair.
The Blyth Squirt Boys ball team
ended the year as tournament cham-
pions, going undefeated in regular
season and tournament play.
Becky Versteeg of Gorrie was
named Huron County Queen of the
Furrow at the plowing match in
Howick Twp. on the farm of William
Bennett and Sons.
A public meeting was held in
Blyth regarding the need for a new
floor at the Blyth and District
Community Centre.
Blyth Squirts won the Tri-County
A title.
The costing for new ambulance
station sites continued despite con-
troversy over the matter at county
council.
County councillors voted against
providing a tax break for area Royal
Canadian Legions.
The Auburn Horticultural Society
celebrated its 50th anniversary.
The sale of Brussels PUC to
Stratford Hydro neared completion.
Patricia Wilbee was named
Brussels Fair Ambassador.
Blyth council provided a tax
break, providing a rebate of the full
tax amount.
The Brussels Terry Fox Marathon
of Hope raised $3,500, bringing the
total to $32,186.04 over seven years.
Local secondary schools realized a
drop in enrolment.
Cranbrook clockmaker Brendan
Reilly donated an enormous hand-
crafted timepiece to the University
of Waterloo, his alma mater.
Local politicians geared up for the
municipal elections as nomination
papers continued to be filed.
Brussels Fair organizers saw num-
bers rise in most areas.
North Huron decided on Wingham
as the location for the new municipal
offices.
The Maitland Conservation
Foundation held a tree planting cere-
mony for a memorial forest at the
George Taylor Conservation Area in
McKillop Twp.
The Ethel community celebrated
new lights at the ballpark with a rib-
bon cutting ceremony.
There was great news for Blyth
Minor Hockey when the organiza-
tion received word they would be the
recipients of a $10,000 U.S. grant
from the NHL's Assist Skaters and
Shooters in Succeeding Together
program.
Blyth placed second in the
National Communities in Bloom
competition, being topped by just 15
points by Birtle, Manitoba.
Brussels council continued to dis-
cuss waste disposal options as they
tried to work out plans with Exeter
while extending an agreement with
Morris Twp.
County councillors worried that
cost related to new provincial gov-
ernment regulations implemented in
the aftermath of the Walkerton E-coli
outbreak could push some rural
municipalities to the breaking point.
Blyth planned a Santa Claus
parade for the first time in years.
The Huron East transition commit-
tee and associated councils consid-
ered the costs to renovate Seaforth
Town Hall to accommodate the new
municipality.
A committee was formed to begin
planning and fundraising for a reju-
venation and expansion of the Blyth
and District Community Centre.
CarePartners, owned by Linda
Knight of Belgrave made Chatelaine
magazine's list of top women entre-
preneurs, placing 57th on the list
using 1999 revenue figures.
Blyth council considered dedicat-
ing the parkland at the village pump-
house to Bill Thuell, a long-time
foreman of the hydro and water-
works systems.
Charles Regele was named new
president of the Huron County
Federation of Agriculture.
Work got underway on new soccer
fields for Blyth and area soccer play-
ers. The fields will be located just
south of the village off Hwy. 4,
London Rd.
With the demise of the Blyth
Optimists Club, outgoing president
Sheron Stadelmann visited Blyth
Public School with a donation of
$1,000 towards the Peacekeepers
program.
Candidates for municipal council
held debates across the region.
Lyle and Alice Brothers were
named Brussels Citizens of the Year
while Murray Siertsema earned the
same honour for Blyth.
Numerous Brussels Public School
students, assisted Hank Venden
Broek with the construction of a
gazebo at their school.
West Wawanosh councillors con-
sidered uses for the vacated munici-
pal office, including that of a health
clinic.
County council reversed an earlier
decision and granted a county-wide
tax exemption for legions.
Efforts continued at the county
level to stop the amalgamation of
ambulance sites but the decision
stood.
Brussels Public School students
and staff witnessed the unveiling of a
permanent plaque thanking the con-
tributions of the Earth Friendly
Garden program.
The cost of water in Belgrave's
Humphries subdivision increased
from $15 to $25 per month.
Blyth council recommended to the
North Huron council that a contribu-
tion of approximately $267,000 be
set aside for the renovations to the
Blyth and District Community
Centre.
Brussels ratepayers questioned
council regarding the continuation of
high-quality services with the
upcoming amalgamation.
Many long-time incumbents fell in
municipal elections.
A group of Walton residents pur-
chased the Walton Public School
building when it went on the auction
block.
Grey Twp. firefighters Doug
Evans, Jim Stephenson, Ron Cardiff
and Gary Earl received recognition
for their 25 years of service to the
department.
Jeff Howson was appointed
deputy- reeve of North Huron.
Paul Steck-le was returned as MP
for Huron-Bruce.
The Blyth Lions Club donated
$60,000 towards the expansion of
the Blyth arena.
It was decided the Wingham
ambulance would remain at the hos-
pital.
The fight over ambulance service
continued to the bitter end as outgo-
ing county councillors expressed
their opinions at the final session.
The Citizen recorded-a small prof-
it for the fiscal year ending in
September.
The Huron County Groundwater
Study showed E-coli contamination
in deep drilled wells in the
Londesboro area though there were
no indications of the source.
High school teachers and the Avon
Maitland District School Board rz ri-
fled a one-year contract.
The Ministry of the Environment
investigated a manure spill in Morris
Twp.
Without ministry approval for a
Brussels/Exeter waste agreement,
council sought to extend the agree-
ment with, Morris council for the
Morris landfill site.
Outgoing Brussels Reeve Ralph
Watson sought council support for
the county's plan to amalgamate
ambulance stations.
Repeated winter storms blasted hit
the area, shutting down schools and
numerous businesses.
Grey Twp. Fire Chief Gary Earl
resigned.
With the sale of Blyth PUC to
Hydro One for $700,000, Councillor
Rob Lawrie argued that even a larg-
er portion than the $265,000 already
agreed to should go towards the
arena renovations.
New Avon Maitland District
School Board trustee Charlie Smith,
representing Seaforth and area failed
three times in his attempt to become
a member of the chair's executive
committee.
The Blyth Festival announced an
operating surplus of $18,000.
K. Roberts
hosts UCW
The Afternoon Unit of the
Belgrave UCW met at the home of
Kay Roberts for the Christmas meet-
ing on Dec. 19.
Lois Chamney led a meaningful
Christmas service. She read Luke 2:
8-20.
The meditation continued with
members taking turns reading and
singing a verse of a poem or
Christmas carols between the read-
ings.
John Roberts helped with the carol
singing. Edith Vincent read Matthew
2: 1-16.
Mary Hunter, Mrs. Chamney and
Mary Taylor read Christmas stories.
Mrs. Chamney closed with prayer.
Mrs. Roberts conducted the busi-
ness portion and asked Rev. Ethel
Clare Miner to close the meeting
with a benediction.
A social time was spent with Mrs.
Roberts serving Christmas goodies
and tea.
Knox holds
special service
The Longest Night Service was
held at Knox United Church,
Belgrave on Thursday, Dec. 21 which
was rescheduled from Sunday, Dec.
17 due to stormy weather conditions.
Rev. Ethel Miner Clare welcomed
the congregation. 0 Come, 0 Come,
Emmanuel was sung by the congre-
gation, accompanied by Elizabeth
Procter.
The scripture readings were taken
from the Old Testament Isaiah 40 and
Psalm 121, and the New Testament
reading was from Matthew 1 and 2.
The soloist Lila Procters sang God of
All Places accompanied by Elizabeth
Procter.
The contemporary reading was
entitled Not Celebrate, followed by
the singing of Come, Thou Long
Expected Jesus.
In the Litany of Remembering the
fir candle was lit to remember those
loqEd and lost. The second candle
was lit to redeem the pain of loss; the
loss of relationships, the loss of jobs
and the loss of health. The third can-
dle was lit to remember one's self at
Christmas. The fourth candle was lit
to remember faith and the gift of
hope which the Christmas • story
offers.
Communion followed.
Moms meet
Mabel's Moms met at their regular
time on Wednesday, Dec. 20. Those
who attended were Crystal Agombar,
Nicholas and Gage; Kim Higgins,
Ashley, Shelby, Jarrod Logan;
Sandra Weber, Owen and Brock; Lila
Procter and Jessica. Their topic was
Pensions.
The mothers presented Mabel with
a large red poinsettia. Their next
meeting will be Jan. 10.
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