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The Citizen, 2004-03-11, Page 23Start your engines The Blyth Cubs have completed their wooden Cub Cars, which they raced during their March 2 meeting at Blyth Public School. The winners of the Kub Kar Rally go on to compete in Exeter then move on to the regional finals. From left: Tyler Cartwright, Shawn Reinink, Bonnie Nethery and Ben Pletch get their cars ready for the first race of the night. (Elyse DeBruyn photo) Happy Birthday Janet! Love from your family t- XXXXXXXXX xx Ectd, nex for x Xx 7"" '71444" X Szieut VI A& X X Saturday, April 3 X 9:00 to 1:00 Blyth Arena Music by .DJ Age of majority Lunch providg X For tickets call 523-9094 '5.00 each XXXXXXXXX (17Pg2ij LefYrc-73 Fri &Sat 6:45 & 9:15 Sun - Thur 8:00 Sunday Matinee 2:00 benson• young*, 4 Mon IS must be accompanied by an ',butt Fri & Sat 6:45 & 9:15 Sun - Thur 8:00 Sunday Matinee 2:00 Tiverime THE MAN www.movielinks.ca THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 2004. PAGE 23. Cartoonist takes second at OCNA Wingham hosts brochure swap Syndicated cartoonist I.A. (Tony) Nespolon whose work is seen each week on the editorial page of The Citizen, captured second place in the Ontario Community Newspaper Association's Better Newspaper Competition. The awards were presented at the annual spring convention this past weekend in Toronto. This is the fifth year Nespolon has been honoured as the creator of one of the top three Cartoons of the Year in OCNA's Better Newspapers Competition. Submitted by Citizen editor Bonnie Gropp, this year's entry from the May 23, 2003 issue depicted the condition of small town, rural main street, its empty stores and a family, WEDDINGS Performed - your location or our iindoor or outdoor chapel (non-denominational) For brochure call REV. CHRIS MORGAN ALL FAITHS PASTORAL CENTRE BENMILLER, 524-5724 WEDDINGS pondering the reason while heading home in a truck packed with items from Big Box stores.- sir4LAAJAWWWLA flaPPY 50th nniversary t Nappv 8i'tt&day Mary Lou Stewart 0 , March 11 On Wednesday, April 14, North Huron Wescast Community Complex will be the site of the Huron Tourism Association's 15th Annual Tourism Event and Brochure Swap. The event this year is in partnership with the Counties of Huron, Grey, Bruce and the City of Owen Sound. The afternoon event will feature a- representative from the Ministry of Tourism and Recreation who will be present to discuss the Ministry's marketing plans and provincial perspective. Themes for the other professional guest speakers will be "Shakespeare to the Shoreline"; "Grey — Bruce Challenge"; and "Hometown, Health and Humour". As with other years, a major component of the day will be the Brochure Swap; this provides registrants with the opportunity to distribute their promotional literature to other businesses and promoters. The new 2004 Huron County Travel Guide will be available for pickup that day along with the Fishing, Cycling, Hiking, Heritage and Culture and the Tastes of Huron brochures. These Huron County publications along with promotional material from the Counties of Grey, Bruce and the City of Owen Sound will be available to registrants in large =quantities in order that they will have literature to hand out to visiting tourists. Tourism development is essential to the growth and survival of the Tri- Counties economy. It represents one of the largest economic generators in the area. The mandate of the Huron Tourism Association is to develop and target cost-effective and result- oriented tourism strategies within Huron County. Being a membership-based action organization members have equal input into association business and can voice their ideas and concerns at monthly meetings. These meetings another $3,500," said Breckenridge. "We hope to raise $3,500 prior to the event." Councillor Jim Nelemans thought the loan was a good idea. "I like the loan idea, it makes everyone look more responsible,"said Nelemans. Breckenridge then asked for permission to advertise on the Morris-Turnberry website, and asked if council would be willing to let the committee use the township logo on their advertising if they receive a loan. He told council that the committee has approached 35 local businesses for money donations and items for the silent auctions. "Proceeds haven't started rolling in,,yet, but hopefully they will," he said. A parade is one of many events the committee is planning, but Breckenridge said he and three others on the parade committee, haven't set up a parade before and wondered if council would be able to steer them in the right direction and explain what needs to be done. are usually held the first Thursday of the month at various members' establishme,nts. The registration fee for the 15th Annual Tourism Event and Brochure Swap is $35 prior to March 15 and $45 after March 15. Final registration deadline is March 31. Registration includes a morning bus tour of North Huron and South Bruce, a hot btiffet lunch, seminars, table space for registrants' displays and brochures, and refreshments. The public is welcome to drop in between 4 and 5 p.m. to participate in the brochure swap (no charge). If you have not already received an invitation brochure to this exciting event, or would like additional information on either this event or the Huron Tourism Association, please contact either Marie McGuire or Cindy Fisher at the Huron County Planning and Development Department — 519- 524-2188 or Duncan Jewell at 524- 8558. He wasn't sure if the police or the township is responsible for shutting the street down during the parade. Nancy Michie, clerk-treasurer for Morris-Turnberry, advised Breckenridge to submit a request in writing to have the roads closed and include in it the grant or loan application. Lawrence & Jean Plaetzer Married March 13, 1954 Their family invites you to celebrate with them Friday, April 2 Myth Community Centre Social Hour 8.9 Family Dance 9-1 Best wishes only or donations to the Blyth Swinging Seniors 4111011PVWWWWW)*# By Elyse DeBruyn Citizen staff Big events are scheduled for Bluevale's 150th anniversary as well as the Old Boy Reunion this summer and Morris-Turnberry council has been asked for donations. Jason Breckenridge from the Bluevale recreation committee, approached Morris-Turnberry council on March 2 concerning flyers and donations for the celebration on the July 24 weekend. He said that the township has given the committee grants in the past and wondered if they would be willing to give another grant, loan or even both this year to help cover some costs including tents and liquor expenses. He said the committee has $3,000 in the expense account already with hopes of raising $2,500 more through fundraising events and advanced ticket sales. 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