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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2006-09-14, Page 1ESTABUSHED 1'87 • • Inside this week Pg. 2 Pg. 6 Pg. 8 Pg. 9 Pg. 10 Alyssa Gowing, fall fair ambassador Abi Corbett Terry's Team Member Blyth boys off to NHL, OHL Brewers win ' championship Reunion memories begin Another Reunion ends By Bonnie Gropp Citizen editor e Citizen 11PRIPPIMIM ,.,aelrying the communities of Blyth and Brussels and northern Huron County Volume 22 No. 36 Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006 $1 (94c + 6c GST) Brussels hosts 13th Terry Fox Run By Bonnie Gropp Citizen editor The weather didn't extend its full co-operation for the 45th annual Thresher Reunion in Blyth this past weekend. But the three-day event still boasted a good crowd. and plenty of entertainment. Secretary—of the Huron Pioneer Thresher and Hobby Association Marian Hallahan said that were 1,260 campers making use of, not only 'the newly serviced lots, but the soccer field as well. .-`The atmosphere in the campgrounds was awesome," said Hallahan. "It was cool. Everyone was very happy. And the ones that had to go- over the hill to the unserviced lots said it was great. The soccer field was full." "Some of the comments we received was that the fall colours in the bush made a perfect background for the campsite," said Hallahan. While the gate admissions were down by a total of approximately 500 over the three days, Hallahan said all the vendors reported increased sales. Most of the meals were Sold out, Hallahan said. "The Anglican Church bacon on a bun was a huge success and the Lions sold out their dinner." The Blyth Fire Department served breakfast to 1,400 over the two days. "We're still pleased with the turnout, though it was a drop of about 200 years from last year, which may have been because of the rain," said chief Paul Josling. , On the plus side with the weather, however, was that the cooler temperatures on Saturday miminized the usual problem with yelloW jackets, said Josling. The firefighters offer emergency service at the grounds during the event and typically wasp stings are the biggest problem. The school program on Friday Continued on page 3 It was a scene that certainly drew the attention of locals. Just around noon on Thursday, people at the north end of Walton spied a helicopter hovering above a field at the corner of Brussels -Line and Moncrieff Road. Vehicles, carrying law enforcement officers were the next to arrive. The reason was Project. Sabot, an initiative that began Sept. 5 and ended Sept. 8. Six police services teamed up to conduct the. four-day marijuana eradication operation to locate outdoor grows in south-western Ontario. The combined services Marijuana Eradication Team was comprised of police officers from the Waterloo Regional, Guelph, Hamilton and Stratford Police Services, the Huron, Perth and Wellington OPP, and the Labour Day has come and gone, students are back in school and Alyssa Gowing has been chosen as the 2006 Ambassador of the Brussels Fall Fair. All this means that Brussels' 145th Fall Fair is right around the corner. Increased participation in the Homecraft division is resulting in some changes, which will give the exhibit halls a new look this year. The changes will start with the OPP drug enforcement section as well as the Royal Canadian Mounted Police from Kitchener and Hamilton detaChments. The team was formed to locate and destroy outdoor marijuana grows throughout the Region of Waterloo, Huron, Perth and Wellington Counties. ' The municipal, provincial and federal police services shared information gathered from numerous sources to make strategic strikes against specific marijuana grow areas. They also combined human _and technical resources to make the project cost-efficient and effective. The partnership ' provided an opportunity for the participating police services to share training techniques and intelligence on drug issues in their communities. opening ceremonies, which will take _place in the auditorium rather than the arena. Quilts, afghans, needlework and children's wear will move to a new space across the east end of the auditorium, with schoolwork and the junior section receiving a larger display area in the arena. To provide more room for the popular baking section, canning and preserves will move out to the arena "Through a combined effort, larger amounts of marijuana can be seized at one time and taken from the fields before it reaches the streets, making marijuana less available to drug users and reducing the risk to our communities," said Sgt. Cam Croal, Kitchener RCMP spokesperson. Approximately 5,500 plants, weighing 3,880 kgs or 8,536 lbs were seized over the four days. This team is one of several RCMP-led teams formed to conduct similar initiatives in Ontario throughout the month of September. Other operations were conducted earlier this year in Thunder Bay and Sault Ste. Marie. The police ask the public to contant the OPP if they have any information about marijuana grows or other drug-related offences. floor beside the fruit and vegetables display. Several popular attractions will return with the Brussels Belgrave 4- H Beef Club out in force displaying their showmanship skills. In addition the little folks calf show will allow children up to the age of nine to get into the ring and have some fun. Before the cattle show there will be a sheep exhibit with six open Continued on page 2 It's a cause that everyone has a reason to get behind, inspired by a true Canadian hero. On Sunday, Sept. 17, Brussels will be hosting its 13th annual Terry Fox Run. Fox was only 18 when he was. diagnosed with bone cancer. His leg was amputated just above the knee in 1977. It was while he was in the hospital, seeing the suffering of so many other cancer patients, that the Port Coquitlam, B.C. native decided to run across Canada to raise money for cancer research. His Marathon of Hope began April 12, 1980 in Newfoundland. Attention grew as he crossed the country, running 42 kilometres a day. On Sept. I, Fox was forced to stop his run. Cancer was found in his lungs. He passed away on June.28, 1981, but his legacy had just begun. Each year, thousands of volunteers organize Terry Fox Runs around the world. To date it has raised more than $400 million for cancer research. The Run is a non-competitive event that celebrates this Canadian hero and keeps his dream for a cure for cancer alive. Registration for the Brussels Run is at the Brussels Optimist Clubhouse, located at the north end of the village on the west side of Tumberry Street. The event runs from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. and will be led this year by Terry's Team Member Abi Corbett. Organizer Doug McArter said that are two routes. The first is a five-kilometre. Participants will go south from the clubhouse to Queen Street, where they will turn left. Continue on to the first sideroad, then head north, then go left on Brandon Road. At Brussels line they will head south, back into town. The shorter route- begins the same, but participants will turn right at the west end of town to the conservation area park, then cross the dam, go right on Sports Drive and north up Tumberry back to the clubhouse. Pledge sheets are available at various locations throughout town. Last year's event raise $8,371.50 with 125 horseback riders, walkers, rollerbladers, cyclists and joggers participating. -.Huron's #1 crop? Kitchener RCMP officers created some excitement just outside Walton on Thursday around noon when they seized marijuana plants from a field, one sideroad north of the hamlet. The initiative was conducted by the Marijuana Eradication Team, which combines six police services. In total 5,500 plants were seized over four days. (Bonnie Gropp photo) Early harvest for pot growers 145th fall fair begins Tuesday