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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2000-09-06, Page 8PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2000. Couple finds home on the range outside Londesboro Morning chores Hugo Bontrup of the Londesboro area heads to the paddocks first thing every morning to both his miniature horses and those reserved for riding. By Janice Becker Citizen staff It is a dream come true. When Hugo and Friedy Bontrup found a property outside of Londesboro, it was just what Hugo Wolves play to win in tourney The Brussels Wolves played hard all year and went into the year-end tournament with only a couple of losses. All three games were tough. The first game against Newton 2 ended FROM BELGRAVE One hundred and thirty-Cive attend­ ed the Mason Millennium Reunion held Aug. 27 at Belgrave, Kinsmen Park. Betty Currie was in charge with assistance from Pearl Mason. While Tonya Mason and Laurie Williamson were in charge of the lit­ tle children’s games, the older chil­ dren and adults enjoyed playing base­ ball. The bale throwing contest for the ladies was won by Connie Tasker at 16 feet. Judy Mason was second, Joan Caldwell was third. The booby prize went to Mary Ann Fitzgerald, Dianne Josling and Jean Cloakey. Gerald McCulloch won the men’s throw at 27 feet while second place was tied by Greg Cook and Greg Caldwell. Ron Mason came in third place. Guests were present from Belgrave, Listowel, Palmerston, London, Kitchener, Brampton, Caledon, Seaforth. Egmondville, Vanastra, Kincardine, Clinton, Goderich and Blyth. had been looking for for years. “That is why I came to Canada,” he says, “to have a horse ranch.” After living in the Milverton area for years, working as a liquid manure spreader, Bontrup said he started looking 10 years ago for the in Brussels’ favour. The second game against Howick 3 ended 3-1 for Brussels. In the last game the Wolves came up against a team that had defeated them before, Newton 3. It was a very fast, tough game for both teams. Zach Watson got a goal right off the bat for Brussels, followed by ones from Morgan Deitner and Ty Sebastian. Natalie White was playing hard in net all first half, but Newton slipped a hard one past her to finish the first half 3-1 for Brussels. In the second half Brussels NOTICE OF VOTERS’ LIST 2000 for the Municipality of Central Huron (formerly the Township of Goderich Township of Hullett and the Town of Clinton NOTICE is hereby given that the Voters’ List for the 2000 Municipal Election, prepared as required under the Municipal Elections Act will be available for inspection from Tuesday, September 5th, 2000 at the Municipal Offices of the Township of Goderich, the Township of Hullett and the Town of Clinton. AND I HEREBY call upon all electors to examine the list to ensure that their names and other relevant information is correctly shown. Applications for addi­ tions, deletions or amendments to the list may be made by an elector, by filing a form, that may be obtained at the municipal offices during normal working hours. NOTICE THAT revisions will commence on September 5th, 2000. NOTICE THAT the last day for filing applications for the above mentioned revisions will be Monday, November 13th, 2000 at 8:00 p.m. DATED on this 31st day of August, 2000 Linda M. Cranston, Elections Clerk. feed right location. The Londesboro property was found on the internet by the Bontrups’ daughter who lives in Toronto. When they viewed the farm, they knew it was right. defense was awesome. Janelie Smith was not letting the ball by her, nor was Curtis White or Kabrina Bishop. Cassidy Peachey had a great shot on net. Christine Bone, Marissa Pipe, White and Watson stayed with the ball and kept it away from the net. Sebastian was in net stopping all the shots. The Wolves all worked together as a team and it showed as they held on to their 3-1 lead. The Wolves were one of three teams to win the U-7 year-end tour­ nament out of 24 teams. Now in his 50s, Bontrup decided if he was ever going to have his ranch and the frontier town dream which went with it, now was the time. They moved to the hill-top loca­ tion in July and have a stable of 14 full-sized horses, seven of which are broke for riding, as well as a herd of miniature horses. However, just raising horses and running a tack shop from his shed was only the beginning. On the condition municipal zon- ings^are amended, Bontrup hopes to open Home on the Range Frontier Town, a step back in time to the days of the cowboys, this May. With 98 acres, including several in bush, Bontrup plans to cut numerous trails through the woodland. Small patches will be cleared so that horse­ back riders can stop and camp overnight while tethering their horse to the spot. The trail will be maintained only for the passage of horses as he wants to maintain the natural state of the woodlot. For those not into tenting, Bontrup hopes to eventually have as many as 10 cabins situated at the edge of the woods, available for renting. For anyone wanting to make a NOTICE OF NOMINATION OF OFFICE Notice is hereby given to the Municipal Electors of the Municipality of Huron East Nominations in the Municipality of Huron East for the offices of: (1) Mayor (Elected at Large) (2) Deputy Mayor (Elected at Large) (3) Ten Councillors (Two elected from each Ward) Two from Brussels Ward, Two from Grey Ward, Two from McKillop Ward, Two from Seaforth Ward, and Two from Tuckersmith Ward. Nominations may be made by completing and filing in the office of the Clerk of the Township of Tuckersmith at Seaforth, nominations in the prescribed form. (4) One member of the Avon Maitland District School Board (District Public School Board No. 10) representing the Town of Clinton and Seaforth, Village of Bayfield, and Blyth and Township of Hullett, McKillop, Stanley and Tuckersmith. Nomination papers are to be filed with the Clerk of the Town of Clinton. (5) One member of the Avon Maitland District School Board (District Public School Board No. 10) representing the Town of Wingham, Village of Brussels, and the Township of Grey, Howick, Morris and Turnberry. Nomination papers are to be filed with the Clerk of the Township of Howick. (6) One member of the Huron Perth Roman Catholic Separate School Board representing the Township of Grey, McKillop, Perth East and Tuckersmith, Village of Brussels and the Town of North Perth and Seaforth. Nomination papers are to be filed with the Clerk of the Township of Perth East, Milverton. (7) Trustee representing the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, County of Wellington, County of Middlesex, County of Perth and County of Huron on the French-Language Public School Board No. 58. Nomination papers are to be filed with the Clerk of the City of London. (8) Trustee representing the Counties of Lambton, Huron and Bruce and the French Language Separate District School Board No. 63. Nomination papers are to be filed with the Clerk of the City of Sarnia. A nomination must be signed by the candidate and may be filed in person or by an agent on the day in the year that is after January 3rd, 2000 and is before October 13th, 2000 at a time when the Clerk's office is open or on October 13th, 2000 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. A prescribed nomination filing fee ($100.00) must accompany the nomination form. A nomination must be certified by the Clerk before such person becomes a certified candidate for the office to which she or he is nominated. Nominations may be withdrawn up until 5:00 p.m. Monday, October 16th, 2000. At that time if only sufficient nominations for office have been certified, those candidates will be declared elected. In the event there are an insufficient numbfer of candidates to fill all positions available, nominations will be reopened for the vacant positions only, on Wednesday, October 18th, 2000 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. and such additional nominations, if required, may be filed in the office of the Clerk. Electors are hereby given notice that if a greater number of candidates are certified than are required to fill the said offices, voting places will be opened on the dates stated below for the purpose of voting. Advance Vote(s) - Saturday, November 4th, 2000 (10 a.m. - 6 p.m.) Voting Date - Monday, November 13th, 2000 (10 a.m. - 8 p.m.) Dated this 6th day of September, 2000 J.R. McLachlan Clerk weekend of if, an old-fashioned saloon will act as the party room and a bank will add to the beginnings of a streetscape towards the front of the property. A community campfire area will also be situated near the saloon. Paddocks will be provided for rid­ ers who wish to bring their own horses and Bontrup’s animals can be rented for the two-hour rides through the Hullett Twp. lands. He has already secured agree­ ments with several landowners for trails through their property and he hopes to eventually connect into the Hullett Wildlife Centre for extended rides. The cost to ride Bontrup’s trails is by donation. For a glimpse of what Frontier Town will soon have to offer, Bontrup is hosting a benefit ride for the Special Olympics Oct. 1, begin­ ning at 11 a.m. A Spring Blossom Ride is planned for May with donations going to the Hullett Wildlife Centre. Anyone wishing to participate in the benefit ride or go for a leisurely trek through a beautiful Hullett Twp. property can contact Hugo Bontrup at 523-9478.