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The Citizen, 2000-07-26, Page 1Serving the communities of Blytn and Brussels and northern Huron County Volume 16 No. 30 Wednesday, July 26, 2000 75 Cents (70c + 5c gst) Pg. 6 Pg-16 Pg-18 Pg-19 Columnist takes look at retirement living Police investigate stone angel theft Youths give their point of view on feature page Actor in collective does actor in collective Pickup flips on Blyth Road Huron OPP are investigating a single vehicle rollover that occurred along Blyth Rd. around 7 a.m. on Sunday, July 23. The driver of a 1989 GMC pickup, 49-year-old Matthew Peachey of Cone. 17, Elma Twp. lost control of the vehicle, which then rolled over in the ditch. The Blyth Volunteer Fire Department were on scene and removed the driver and his two female passengers from the vehicle. Peachey, 18-year-old, Nicole VanDerHyden and 20-year-old, Helen VanDerKuylen were taken to the Clinton Public Hospital where they were treated for non-life threatening injuries and released. The investigation continues. Closing for holidays To accommodate summer vacations for staff at The Citizen the office will be shutting down production for one week. The Brussels office will close Thursday, Aug. 3 at 2 p.m., while the Blyth office will close at 5 p.m. that day. Business will resume Monday, Aug. 14. As there will be no Aug. 9 issue of The Citizen, it is recommended that anyone wishing to advertise an upcoming event should do so in the Aug. 2 issue. We would like to thank our readers and advertisers for their understanding and co-operation. A sneak peek Anyone curious about what’s behind the blanket that Clerk-Treasurer Donna White and business group representative Chris TenPas are keeping hidden, will want to be in Brussels on Friday afternoon for the unveiling of the downtown mural on the south wall of the Brussels Variety. In addition, folks will be serving up hot dogs and pop in the liquor store parking lot as a fundraiser to help with the remaining costs of the project. The unveiling will be at 12:45 p.m. Presently, the 12’x32’ mural is packaged in pieces at the fire hall. Seen in the background is the mural at the fire hall done by the same artist. Brussels plans unveiling By Bonnie Gropp Citizen staff It arrived surreptitiously and will move through town to its final stop under a cloak of darkness. Sometime this week, in the late evening or early morning hours, the new downtown mural will be mounted on the south wall of the Brussels Variety. It will remain covered until the unveiling on Friday at 12:45 p.m. The attraction was done by Bob Simpson of The Paint Shop in Clinton. Simpson was also the artist who created the mural at the new Brussels Fire Hall. His work can also be seen at the car wash, PUC building and Triangle Discount in Clinton. Police search for lingerie thief Members of the Western Region Crime Unit are actively seeking help from the public in locating a man believed to be involved in several suspicious break, enter and thefts in Huron and Perth County. In two reported instances, the suspect spoke with the female residents of the targeted houses prior to going in and stealing personal undergarments. The two homes targeted were around the St. Marys The mural is the result of a survey conducted in the village. Clerk- Treasurer Donna White said the main suggestion was that something be done to improve the business section of the village. “As a result of those comments the focus for the business group, who instigated the survey, became downtown.” The idea of a mural had been discussed several times, but with the approval of a $ l ,000 grant from the province through the Main Street Ontario project, things began to take shape. The village council committed to an equal contribution, a condition of grant approval. To assist the project further a fund raising hot dog barbecue is being held in conjunction with the unveiling and Exeter Ontario areas. Another report received by police within the last several days was reported in Wellington County when a male suspect matching the description approached a woman and engaged in conversation. The male suspect is described as being approximately 30-35 years of age, 5'8" tall, approximately 150 pounds, clean shaven, short blonde hair, with blue eyes. Friday, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the liquor store parking lot. Other monies towards the project have been raised by local business, clubs and private donations. “We really, really appreciate what everyone has done,” said White. “The business group has met for several years and it is nice that they can finally point to something and say we did this. But it has been a real community effort. Everyone helped. The business group got it going but there it no way they could have done it without the financial support of this community.” The 12’x32’ creation, said White, “ is a way with the new millennium to celebrate Brussels one more time before amalgamation.” He has been seen driving a late- model 4-door, dark-green midsize vehicle. Police are asking all citizens of these communities and elsewhere to ensure that their homes are locked whenever they aren’t home as well as during the evening hours to prevent being burglarized. Anyone observing this suspect or any other suspicious activity is asked to call police immediately. StiW hope for crops By Janice Becker Citizen staff Though a walk through some field crops in Huron County may be depressing, all is not lost. According to Wayne Wheeler, crop consultant with Howson and Howson in Blyth, “crops are doing well for what can be expected.” Some of the com is beginning to tassel, he said, and though this is a little behind last year, there is still lots of time for it to mature. Com which was planted later and is not yet tasseling may be questionable, he added. Beans have started to flower, but some root rot is being found. No-till beans are also having a problem with insects because the dampness provided conditions more conducive to their survival. Wheeler said some wheat is beginning to come off. Early moisture levels were at 17 to 18 per cent so he expects harvest to go this week with dry warmer weather. Fusarium is being found in some crops, forcing the yield to be used for feed. The second cut of hay is also coming in. Though crops are generally behind when compared to the last couple of years, Wheeler says things are on track or only slightly behind normal conditions. Hummer Days are here again Saturday, July 29 has been set aside for Blyth residents to rev up their lawn mowers, grease their hedge trimmers, edge their sidewalks or any necessary maintenance before the national judges Communities in Bloom. Marc Proulx, (Ingenieur forestier, Ville de Sept-Iles, Quebec) and Ken Anderson, (Amateur gardener, St- Peters Bay, Prince Edward Island) will be judging Blyth community on Monday, July 31. The 2000 national finalists which will be judged in the same category are as follows, Rycroft, AB; Big Valley, AB; Birtle, MB; Ste-Sophie- de-Levrard, PQ; St-Etienne-des- Gres, PQ; Brigus, Nfld; Grand Bruit, NF, Maitland, NS; and Blyth, ON. Organizers stress that when everyone does their small part, the community and its citizens will bloom for years to come. Give them a wave, if you see them pass by.