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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2004-09-02, Page 10Huron County Health Unit is pleased to present twenty Eat Smart! Awards of Excellence to these Food Establishments in Huron County ./ 100% smoke-free seating more healthy food choices 1 exceptional standards in safe food handling Huron County Health Unit (519) 482.3416 or 1-877.837-6143 Subway, Goderich Deli-Liciotis, Clinton Robindale's, Goderich Hessenland, Zurich Eddington's, Exeter Burger Bar, Goderich Lir Miss Muffins, Goderich Chum's Restaurant & Cafe, Godondi Wingham & District Hospital Cafeteria, Wingharn Docking Joe's Pub & Eatery, Bayfield F.E. Madill Secondary School Cafeteria, Wingham Riverboat Restaurant, Wi ham Woodland's Drive-In, Ba teld Redwood Restaurant, Cli fford Bayfield Berry Farm, Bayfield GDCI Cafeteria, Goderich CHSS Cafeteria, Clinton Frosty Queen, Wingham Fireside Cafe, Wingham Pizza Delight, Exeter • Colour Printing • Posters • Letterheads • Envelopes • Business Cards • Business Forms • Brochures • Flyers • Carbonless Forms • Labels PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2004. Whether we are ready for it or not, this upcoming weekend is Labour Day weekend, the last long weekend of the summer. Unofficially it is the last weekend of summer and the holiday season and marks back-to- school time for teachers and students. And, as Miss Manners, from a pervious era would chide, time to put away your white shoes and purses for another year. A television item from last week noted that tourist areas noticed a marked decrease in traffic from the United States in 2004 from past summers and an increase in Canadian tourists and local shoppers. As Canadians we seem reticent to speak out about this great country of ours. Our attractions are second to none and perhaps it's time to show that pride by travelling in and buying Canadian. An unofficial poll done while travelling the 401 this past weekend (we actually got out of Huron County and made a fast trip to Belleville) confirmed the findings of the TV item. The 401 is a great place to licence-plate watch — there seem to be more cars every time we travel that highway. Where do all those cars come from? And where is everybody going in such a hurry? Results of the 77th Annual Huron County Plowing Match hosted by Bill and Joyce Dowson Family Farms are: Class 1, Queen of the Furrow, Queen, Rosanna Grobbink; first runner up, Jessica Feagan; second runner up, Melissa Sparling; best land plowed, Krista Shortreed. Class 2, Huron contestants born 1985 or later 2 furrows, first, Steven Haney; second, Ian Gordon; third, Tyson Arts; fourth, Daryl O'Rourke; fifth, Dan Shapton. Class 4, I-turon contestants born 1989 or later 2 furrows, first, Brandon McGavin: second, Alex Melady; third, Brent Melady. Class 5, Huron contestants born 1988 or earlier 2 furrows, first, Paul Dodds; second, Brian McGavin; third, Paul Pentland; fourth, Steve O'Rourke. Class 6, Open "green" born 1989 or later never having won first, first Shannon Little. Class 7, Open 2 furrows, first, Carmen Welper; second, Elmer Erb; third, Steve Speller; fourth, Bill Feeney; fifth, Paul Robinson. Class 8, Open 3 furrow or more, I spotted very, very few American plates but a number of plates from other provinces. Vacations taken by villagers also followed that trend. Betty Hulley and son, Kevin, began a week's holiday with a stop in Brantford to visit the Les Scotts, good friends of Betty's from Florida. They followed the 401 along the St. Lawrence River and stopped one night in Kingston, staying aboard an icebreaker converted into a unique B & B. The icebreaker was retired from service from 20 or so years ago and welcomes guests in the harbour. They spent three nights in Riviera Beaudette just across the Quebec border near Montreal with more friends from Betty's winter home in Florida. While there Betty and Kevin visited Old Montreal Notre Dame Cathedral and St. Andrew's Basilica. Back in Ontario they skirted Ottawa and spent time with an old friend at Almonte whose family has ties to the Winthrop area. Doug and Florence Snell vacationed a few days with their daughter, Jane, and her family at their cottage on the shore of Ahmic Lake near Parry Sound. Mike and Pam Radford and Braden also spent a few days at a cottage in Parry Sound area. Jack and Helen Lee visited in Collingwood with daughter, Beverly earlier in the summer. The Maritime provinces lured Tom and Marjorie Duizer east for a 10- day vacation where Marjorie reports the weather was similar to that of here at home. Marjorie's passion for rug-hooking occasioned many stops and took the couple along the Cabot Trail on Cape Breton Island to Chetimcamp. This area of the first, Bryan Bertrand; second, Allen Millman; third, Bob Hayter; fourth, Nis Hinrichsen. Class 10, Antique trail, first, Richard Elliot; second, Willis Wardell; third, Allan Ellwood; fourth, Jim Cox; fifth, Ken Miligan; sixth, John Miligan; seventh, Ray Henderson; eighth, Bev Hill; ninth, James Cartwright. Class 11, Antique mounted, first, Paul Hodgins; second, Bev Elliot; third, Ray Wardell; fourth, Brian Helkaa. Class 13, Horse class walking plow, first, Robert MacRobbie; second, Andrew MacRobbie. Class 14, Novelty class tractor drawn walking plow, first, Robert MacRobbie; second, Harry Nesbit; third, Turner/Vanbergen; fourth, Wayne Miller. Special .Awards, Huron Junior Champion, Steven Haney; Huron Junior Reserve, Brandon McGavin; Huron Senior Champion, Paul Dodds; Huron Senior Reserve, Brian McGavin; Ross Gordon Memorial, Best crown at Junior Match, Kora Bennett; Ontario Bean board, highest score classes 2-5, Paul Maritimes is recognized in the art for a rather unique method of rug hooking which she wished to see. A chance to stop in Debut, Nova Scotia resulted in an interesting tour of the New Mac furnace plant. Tom got a firsthand look at the manufacture of this product he sells and installs. Wentworth, N.S. is home to the Apples and Chocolate Company and samples of these delicious handmade chocolates are being savoured by their family since their return. On Prince Edward Island the couple enjoyed a production of Anne of Green Gables. A whale watching excursion taken out of St. Andrew's harbour in New Brunswick was rewarded with the sighting of one whale. The last stop on their holiday was with friends who were staying at the Von Trapp l.-odge in Stowe, Vermont. The Von Trapp family, around whom The Sound of Music is based, and members of the family have established lodges and villas for holidayers. Harp music with dinner in the elaborate dining room was a treat, says Marjorie. The Maritimes, more specifically Newfoundland, was the destination for the vacation of Alan and Barb Bosman. They had planned this trip for three years with the intent of seeing the land and soaking up some history. Barb reports meeting the friendliest, most-welcoming people. Weather was perfect with bright sunshine and warm temperatures nearly every day. Although the trip was planned, no ahead reservations were made so the couple could set their own pace in the two-week stay on the island. Dodds; Val-Lea Farms Award, youngest Huron plower, Alex Melady; Don Dodds Award, highest visitor score, Richard Elliot; Hay Mutual Insurance, highest visiting jr. score, Shannon Little; Antique tractor awards - competing in match, Bev Hill; restored on display, Bill Kerslake; unrestored on display, Helen Turner. Steven Haney and Ian Gordon will represent Huron County at the International Plowing Match in Meaford in the Scholarship Class, best of luck. Winner of the 50/50 draw was Ruth Townsend. Thursday, Aug. 26 4-H Sod Buster Achievement Day results: Competitive plows, first, Ian Gordon; second, Dan Shapton; third, Alex Melady; fourth, Kora Bennett; fifth, Brent Melady; sixth, Bill Feeney; seventh, Matt Studer; eighth, Steve Haney; ninth, Brandon Coleman. Non-Competitive plows, first, Geoff Alderdice; second, Evan Klaver; third, Mitch Allen; fourth, Greg Murray; fifth, Ian Murray; sixth, Randy Murray; seventh, Erica They took the ferry from North Sydney, Nova Scotia for the six-hour journey to Port Aux Basques, Nfld. and travelled for the most part along the island's west coast. the landscape is largely barren with lots of bog, black spruce and small mountains. Gardens and grass do not thrive as a result in spite of the moisture from winters which can last until May. The scenery was breathtaking everywhere. Fishing was and still is the only industry but now on a smaller scale. Barb and Alan took two whale- watching excursions although they saw whales many times from the shoreline. One day they came upon a beached humpbacked whale along the coastal highway. Gulls and puffins were a regular sight and they saw many moose. In the habour at St. Anthony's the couple saw the remnants of a 125- foot iceberg that floated in on May 14. St. Anthony has a reconstructed Viking settlement they toured and on Cape Spears they visited a WWII fortification. Built high on a cliff the fort was intended to protect North America from possible invasion. Although never used. huge cannons remain. Placentia was full of history, being a site of battle in the 1700s, between the French and British over North American supremacy. A dinner theatre production in Twilingate informed Barb and Alan about local music and fun. A chance encounter early in their travel happened at Rocky Harbour with Marjorie. Cartwright and Beth Reid had them comparing notes about the province. The women were on a bus tour with Hanover Travels. Murray. Winner of the 4-H tractor draw was Mitchell Townsend. FROM LONDESBORO Hospitality, United sermon theme The Gift of Hospitality was the. title of Rev. Pat Cook's message at Londesborough United Church on Sunday, Aug. 29. The morning's responsive reading, Psalm 81, speak of God's treatment of the Israelites as He brought them out of Egypt. Jeremiah 2: 4-13 also speaks of this journey but reminds the people of their sins to God at that time. Jesus speaks to His followers about feasts in Luke 14: 1, 7-14 telling them to welcome the poor, the lame and the blind. BUY? SELL? TRY CLASSIFIED Grobbink Queen o the Furrow