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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2000-09-27, Page 7THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2000. PAGE 7. MCE holds tree planting ceremony Digging in Danny Taylor, left and Manny Taylor planted a tree in the Maitland Conservation Foundation Memorial Forest at the George Taylor Conservation Centre, south of Walton on Saturday afternoon. (Vicky Bremner photo) Blyth’s cultural events important, say Howson Continued from page 1 municipality. North Huron recognizes the cul­ tural draw of Blyth with attractions such as the Festival Theatre and Thresher Reunion, he said, and it will be his task to help the communi­ ty keeps its identity. “I will keep that front and centre,” he said. “I will speak my mind and take a stand.” He also noted the increasing importance of volunteers in commu­ nities such as Blyth, saying that community involvement is one of the many things mentioned by visi­ tors to the village. East Wawanosh councillors Murray Scott, Judith Gaunt and James Campbell will seek to fill the council seats. After some deliberation, Scott said he decided to run because he was very encouraged by the progress made by the amalgamation transition board. “I’d like to stick around and see it happen,” he said. “The next three years could set the trend.” Though Scott said there was a rural/urban issue on the transition ^>oard, he is confident in building a better community. “We have an excellent administration coming together and co-operative employ­ ees.” “We have to decide how we want to grow,” he said. “This area is see­ ing a little bit of a boom right now and we have to expand in the com­ mercial and agriculture-related (sec­ tors) of processing and industry.” An East Wawanosh Twp. coun­ cilor for two terms, Scott also sees water and the environment as issues of the future. “We are lucky in this area because we have those things under control. However, with new regulations, it will be a topic of discussion to solve all problems.” Scott believes amalgamation is not complete and would like to see the North Huron municipality expand to include neighbouring townships. Pleased with the amalgamation process to date, Scott said it may take some time to get used to (the new structure) but he believes there will be better service and better organization of that service. “I have great faith in local deci­ sions.” In Wingham, Arnold Taylor hopes to capture a council position while Doug Layton will run for reeve. Morris-Turnberry Twp. residents will see Lynn Hoy challenge current Deputy-Reeve Keith Johnston for mayor. Paul Elgie is running for council­ lor of Ward T. For Huron East, Bill Teall will seek a council seat for Seaforth and Mary McGrath will run against Paul Spittai as the Tuckersmith represen­ tative. Though Brussels Reeve Ralph Watson has picked up papers for the upcoming election, he has not yet filed, as noted in the Sept. 30 issue of The Citizen, The Maitland Conservation Foundation hosted the first tree planting ceremony at the Memorial Forest being developed at George Taylor Conservation Area. The brief ceremony took place on Saturday, Sept. 23 at 2 p.m. The Memorial Forest is a new pro­ gram being launched by the Foundation in partnership with the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority. The Foundation is a regis­ tered, charitable, non-profit organi­ zation that supports conservation and environmental projects in the Maitland watershed. Planning for the Memorial Forest has been underway for several years. A planting plan has been developed for the property by a landscape architect. Trees were planted around the perimeter of the property in 1999 and this spring hedgerows were planted and small wildflower areas Community effort It was a celebration at the Ethel Ball Park on Saturday afternoon as the ribbon was cut for the new lights donated by the ball committee and financed by the community and township coun­ cil. The poles were donated by the Brubacher family. Total cost was $24,000 and the commit- tee gratefully acknowledges the support of the community over the years. (Vicky Bremner photo) PEOPLE AROUND ETHEL By Margaret McMahon Call 887-9250 The regular euchre party was held at Ethel Community Hall on Monday, Sept. 18 hosted by Grace Smith, Gail Godden, Dorothy and Allan Martin. There were 13 tables 2000 ONTARIO JUNIOR CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS Deadline - Oct. 31st, 2000 Contact this community newspaper for details. created. These plantings will form the borders of several forest groves that are planned for the Conservation Area. This summer students working with the Huron Stewardship Council began pruning work in the old orchard that is in one comer of the conservation area. The Foundation is now ready to undertake the planting of the first large stock trees in the forest groves. The Memorial Forest program gives donors the opportunity to cre­ ate a living memorial. The Maitland Conservation Foundation will plant a tree in the Memorial Forest upon receipt of a $50 donation. A memori­ al certificate in the name of the donor will also be sent to the bereaved family. Individual trees are not identified with names, however permanent records of all names are kept at the in play. The winners were: 50/50, Donna Moore; high lady, Lois McLean; low lady, Iona McLean; high man, Scott McLean; low man, Eileen Mann; lone hands, Viola Adams. Hilda Holmes, Mac Smith, Jim Smith, John Subject, Allan Kennedy, Freda D’Arcey; tally card, Alda Worden, Violet Smith, Adrian Verstoep, Dorothy Martin, Keith Turnbull, Isabelle Gray, Allan Edgar, Chas Harrison, Iola Subject, Margaret MENS SHOP GREAT FASHION NAMES: Tommy Hilfiger • Columbia • Chaps by Ralph Lauren Haggar • Calvin Klein • Silver • Guess • Quick Reflex • Many More Maitland Valley Conservation office. Signs will also be erected at George Taylor Conservation Area which will include the names of those who have had a tree planted in their memory. Ross Duncan, chairman of the Foundation, indicates that in addi­ tion to the memorial component of the project, celebration trees will also be planted at the site. “We antic­ ipate that one of the groves will be set aside as a celebration site with trees being planted to mark births, weddings and other special events,” reports Duncan. The ceremony on Saturday fea­ tured remarks by Duncan and William Siemon the reeve of McKillop Twp. Siemon is also a director of the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority. Rev. Joan Tuchlinsky from Walton United Church will also be participating in the ceremony. Crowe, Eva Harrison, Margaret Peebles, Bob Bateman, ’ear Schneider, Marion Behms, and Jim McGillawee. The next regular hall board euchre will be held on Oct. 2 at 8:30 p.m. Congratulations to newlyweds Michi’el Alexander and Susan Carter, who were married Sept. 16. Congratulations as well to Wanda Martin and Jeremy Heibein, who were married Sept. 23 in Listowel.