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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2000-01-05, Page 8PAGE 8, THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2000. June brought much needed moisture to area Continued from page 7 ver anniversary season. Participation in minor ball dropped drastically with only 44 teams and 500 players at the tri­ county level. Five years ago the numbers were 120 teams with 1.120 players. Daryl Ball was named the new agriculture and rural representative for Huron County with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs office in Clinton. Brussels Reeve Ralph Watson, Warren Wray and Don Crawford sat atop Brussels United Church to raise funds for an access lift. Brussels implemented-a watering ban. While MPPs debated the issues for the upcoming provincial elec­ tion, Huron-Bruce MP Paul Steckle visited Blyth to discuss taxes and the family. merchants indicated that the top priority for residents and business­ people was improvements to the downtown. Planters were damaged in Brus­ sels’ Homecoming Park. AUGUST Dry weather continued to cause problems as local fire departments were called to grass and stubble fires. The Brussels Tigers captured the B title in the Annual Brussels 1999 R The Maitland Valley Conserva­ tion Authority hosted a ceremony rededicating the Brussels Mill Dam as the McCall Dam in recognition pion title at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair with the pen of three market lambs. Students from F.E. Madill partic­ ipated in the Shakespeare on Wheels program with professionals from the Stratford Festival. Blyth and area’s Citizens of'the Year are Bulldog Bantam coaches, Dave Cook, Brent Scrimgeour, Rob Finch and Doug Walker. Seaforth and area prepare to bat­ tle the school board over school closures. A random survey showed little concern over Y2K. Blyth hired a new recreation co­ ordinator. Beth Earl of Grey Twp. was named the Brussels area’s Citizen of the Year. A long, gentle rain blanketed the area with much-needed moisture. Tigers Fastball Tournament. With the new computer installed at the Brussels Library, residents were able to go on-line and surf for information or work. Walton motocross was another thundering success as 12,000 fans and 950 riders attended the event. Provincial Liberal leader Dalton McGuinty visited Huron County. The county continued to gear up for the International Plowing Match. Sjaan Gerth of East Wawanosh Twp. and an F. E. Madill Sec­ ondary School student, took the senior boys individual title at the WOSSA track meet. Provincial PC candidate Helen Johns won the Huron-Bruce riding in the election. She was later named Minister for Citizenship, Culture and Recreation, Seniors’ Issues and Women’s Issues. Brussels Public School officially opened its new playground equip­ ment. The Blyth CIBC celebrated 100 years in the village. Having been cleaned up after vandals struck the BMG pool, it opened for business. Memorial Lane Park in Belgrave was officially opened. Though rain arrived, it came too late for some area crops to recover from the prolonged drought. More than 700 soccer players visited Brussels for the year-end tournament. Mabel Wheeler was named Mor­ ris Twp.’s senior of the year and earned provincial honours as well. Leona Armstrong was named Grey Twp.’s senior of the year. Carali McCall of Walton was named Queen of the Furrow run­ ner-up at the Huron County Plow­ ing Match. Kirk Stewart of Blyth won gold at the Wingham Golf and Curling Club’s annual Junior Invitational of the years of service that Bruce McCall gave to the MVCA. Huronlea Volunteer Auxiliary purchased a pavillion from the International Plowing Match as a special project for the International Year of the Older Person. Lavern Clark, Troop Scouter from the 1st Blyth Scout Groups was awarded the Medal of Merit for especially good service to Scouting. Grey Central Public School received an award for its environ­ mental efforts. Bob Humphries from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs office in Clinton received the Huron Federation of Agricut­ lure's award for Outstanding Con­ tribution to Agriculture. West Wawanosh Reeve.Doug Miller announced his intention to seek the warden’s chair. The warm dry weather pushed harvest ahead by a few weeks. Blyth Legion celebrated its newly-renovated lounge. Huron Chapel Evangelical Mis­ sionary Church Auburn took the first steps to its new larger church with the purchase of an eight-acre parcel of land. Tony Chaffe of the Belgrave area earned top honours at an auction­ eering competition in Ottawa. Blyth's Greenway Trail was damaged by vandals. Matt and Brett Lee began their own businesses based on motocross experience. The Seaforth All-Girls Marching Band received word that funding, would continue from the Avon Maitland District School Board. Blyth Festival co-founder and 25th season director James Roy was awarded the Gold World Medal for Best Director at The New York Festivals 1999 Interna­ tional Competition for Radio Media. County council stated it would cost $250,000 to solve Y2K prob­ lems. A survey conducted by Brussels Golf Tournament. The International Plowing Match in Dashwood offered a first glimpse when the organization hosted a media day. IPM beautifi­ cation winners were announced including locals Cory and Leo Sanders of RR4 Brussels, KMM drainage of RR1, Walton, Nanci and Greg Ducharme of Brussels, Isabelle Bremner of Ethel, the Wingham Horticultural Society and Belgrave Kinsmen. The Brussels Tigers captured the Huron County Men’s Fastball League championship for the fifth time. A former Auburn man, CpI. Michael Schneider travelled to Kosovo on peacekeeping duties. Some Morris Twp. residents looked into the possibility of annexation into Brussels. Robert Peck of RR3, Blyth and Grey Central Public School received environmental awards. Katie Harrison was crowned Blyth, Hullett consider bag tags. Four Blyth hockey coaches orga­ nized a fundraising raffle to estab­ lish the Blyth and District Community Centre Capital Fund. Kathy Lorentz-Hart opened her massage and cranio-sacral therapy practice in Blyth. Majestic WI marked its 60th anniversary. Ernst Gubelmann of Walton cap­ tured several prizes in the Brown Swiss category at the Royal Agri- cutlural Winter Fair. Crystal Edgar and Randy Milinkovic were nominated as Ontario Junior Citizens of the Year for aiding the victim of a car acci­ dent a month earlier. Brussels Fair Ambassador. Bill Turnbull of Brussels helped to officially open IPM, Huron Shines in’99. Ross Somers was honoured for 20 years of service to the Brussels Fire Department. Blyth won the Communities in Bloom contest. Beretta’s Butcher Shop and abat­ toir closed. Blyth Midgets bring home the finalist banner from the Wingham Silver Stick tournament. Bronwen Heinrich of RR1, Blyth opened Bronwen’s Greens and Crafts. Lee and Lila Rintoul of RR2, Lucknow earned the Grand Cham­ Recognition In July Blyth Fire Chief Paul Josling and firefighter Dave Lee received medals and certificates for 25 years of service to their departments at a cermony in London. Avon DISTRICT SCHOOL Maitland Learning for a Lifetime Public Community Meetings In accordance with Board Policy No. 18 School Closure Policy, public meetings will be held at each school named for further study for possible school closure. The following meetings will provide communities with information on school accommodation from a district perspective and information specific to the named school. There will be an opportunity for questions to be asked and feedback to be given by the public. Falstaff Public School January 11,2000 at 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Falstaff Public School Downie Central Public School January 12, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Downie Central Public School Walton Public School January 13, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Duff’s United Church (beside Walton Public School) Seaforth Public School January 17, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Seaforth Public School McCurdy Public School January 19, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at McCurdy Public School Seaforth District High School January 20, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Seaforth DHS gymnasium Vanastra Public School January 24, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Vanastra Public School For further information contact the Director’s Office. FRENCH IMMERSION REGISTRATION Students now in SK and Grade 1 may register for French Immersion beginning next September in Grade One and Grade Two at Bedford Public School in Stratford. Registrations for French Immersion for September 2000, will be accepted beginning Monday, January 10, 2000 to Friday. February 4. 2000. Contact your local Public School Principal as soon as possible. Transportation will be provided for students within Stratford who live outside the Bedford attendance area. Students who live outside Stratford may be accommodated, space permitting, on existing bus routes serving Stratford schools. For further information, contact Dianne Stevenson. Avon Maitland District School Board 62 Chalk Street, North Seaforth, ON N0K1W0 Telephone (519) 527-0111 or 1-800-592-5437 Fax (519) 527-0222 LORNE RACHLIS WENDY ANDERSON Director of Education Chair