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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2000-09-27, Page 175 Cents (70c + 5c gst)Volume 16 No. 38 Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2000 Inside this week Pg- 8 Photo page highlights Brussels 139th Fall Fair Safety tips for travelling retirees pa a Local hockey player ' moves on to Jr. C Pg-13 Exhibit results from the annual school fair Race on in some locations The race is on as more candidates file their papers for the upcoming municipal election. In North Huron, Blyth councillors Jeff Howson and Murray Nesbitt will vie for council seats, going up against current Reeve Mason Bailey. Just Completing his first term as councillor. Murray Nesbitt has served as a Blyth representative on the North Huron transition board and said he would like to see the process through. He would like to be part of the success of amalgamation not only for his personal satisfaction, but for the community. “1 have enjoyed being on council and would like to continue,” he said. “I believe I have been a benefit to this community.” Nesbitt said he also had to fight hard to keep the local arena boards and is confident the community can handle the challenges faced with maintaining the facility, particularly with the upcoming need for a floor replacement at the Blyth and District Community Centre. Having learned a lot about local politics in the last three years, Nesbitt said he believes the new municipality will run smoothly and there will be some savings. Another one-term councillor and transition board representative from Blyth, Jeff Howson is also seeking re-election. He too feels a responsibility for setting up the new municipality because of the tremendous work and number of hours which went into the process. “I would like to see it up and going, see the progress.” Howson also believes it would be difficult for someone new to step into the process at this point as the amalgamation process will continue :o require effort and time. Ensured that the amalgamation vvill work with the right people and 1 lot of work, Howson said there are ither issues to be considered by Blyth residents as part of a larger Continued on page 7 Step right up The arcade games at the Brussels Fall Fair attracted a good deal of attention from the young set in particular, confident that they could win when testing themselves in games of skill and chance. The annual event played out under sunny Fall fair numbers skies and warm temperatures making many organizers deem it one of the best in recent history. Attendance was good and exhibits were plentiful, while the midway entertained attendees well into the afternoon. up in most areas By Bonnie Gropp Citizen staff A huge crowd turned out to help open the 139th Brussels Fall Fair Sept. 19 and with sunny skies and moderate temperatures the following day, the enjoyment continued. Acting Homecraft President Liz DeWit said the Tuesday evening attendance was terrific, ‘‘better than its ever been” The entertainment was enjoyed by those present, who also supported the event at the pie auction, which showed a total of $626.50 raised, up from last year, according to Society Conservation area hosts annual fall tour The annual Fall Colour Tour at Wawanosh Valley Conservation Area will be held on Sunday, Oct. 1 from 1 to 4 p.m. Hosted jointly by the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) and the Maitland Conservation Foundation, the Fall Colour Tour is a family event that celebrates the autumn season. If the weather co-operates, a team of horses will provide wagon rides through the conservation area beginning at 1:30 p.m. MVCA staff will be on hand to provide information about the property and answer questions relating to the changing colours of leaves and how Secretary-Treasurer Sheana Camp­ bell. Gate receipts overall were up from last year. However, President Dorothy Cummings believes that due to the IPM in Elora and the good weather the fair was shorter. “People didn’t stay as long, but they certainly did come out and support the fair.” Exhibits for the most part were steady, said DeWit, with quilts and canning up from last year in number. Cummings said that despite the weather this year, flowers were up and the field crop exhibits were “excellent. We had expected both of plants and animals prepare for winter. Staff will also be hosting a fly­ tying demonstration in the Wawanosh Nature Centre. Anglers are invited to share their fishing questions and concerns with staff throughout the afternoon. Visitors can pick up a trail map and explore the conservation area on their own or participate in a guided walk along the Maitland River. This year Geoff Walker, a special guest from the Huron Fringe Field Naturalists, will be on hand to answer questions relating to mushrooms. Walker will be those to be down.” If there was a disappointment it was in the schoolwork, which showed a marked decrease in entries. While some of this could be because of the Walton students now attending Seaforth, DeWit said there has also been less participation from the schools. “We are going to have to look at ways to encourage participation both in the school and out, so hopefully we will have the numbers back up next year.” “We are looking at a change that will make it easier for the teachers,” said Cummings. The 4-H beef show was identifying common mushroom species and providing information on these unique fungi that often spring up in cool, damp autumn weather. Wawanosh Valley Conservation Area covers 420 acres and contains hardwood forest, meadows, pine plantations and small wetland areas. It is probably best known as the location of the Wawanosh Nature Centre. This facility is used extensively by school classes and community groups for conservation and recreation activities. The nature centre will be open throughout the Fall Colour Tour and “excellent”, DeWit said with membership having increased from 15 to -23 for this year. The kids tractor pull enjoyed good participation with over 30 entries in just one category. DeWit also noted that it has become quite an attraction for spectators as well. “It is great to see how the kids cheer each other on.” With the 140th anniversary coming up next year, DeWit said the committee will soon begin meeting. “We are looking to do something big for next year, so we would be happy to see anyone wanting to volunteer to help.” visitors are invited to stop in for a cup of hot apple cider. A variety of hands-on displays and craft activities will be set up for children. Wawanosh Valley Conservation Area is located between Belgrave and Blyth, west of County Rd. 4 on Nature Centre Rd. (Cone. 6-7 of East Wawanosh Twp.). For more mfoimation about the Fall Colour Tour contact the MVCA at 335-3557. Admission is free and cider is priced at 23 cents per cup. Donations to he Maitland Conservation Foundation to support conservation education programs will be gratefully accepted.