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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2005-04-14, Page 1$1 (93c + 7c GST)Volume 21 No. 15 Thursday, April 14, 2005 NH I NORTH HURON PUBUS^ING COMPANY INC. Inside this week Pg. 6 County threat brings action 8 Pg. 11 Pg-26 Pg-27 Brussels Minor Hockey presents awards Spring car care section begins Blyth Minor* Hockey presents awards Madill prepares for ‘Joseph’ County net loser in OMPF By Keith Roulston Citizen publisher While funding for local municipalities will increase under the new The Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF). losses at the county level in coming years will mean less money coming into Huron than at present. Huron County treasurer David Carey told county councillors at their April 7 meeting that although initially things looked good with the announcement of the $656 million program, further research showed the $2.4 million the county received through the Community Reinvestment Fund will be phased out under its replacement program. The amount of additional revenue the local municipalities receive will be outweighed by the losses at the county level. Continued on page 6 Optimist auction The Brussels Optimist Club held its annual auction on Saturday evening at the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre. There were over 100 items available through a silent auction and about another 25 items up for live auction. Helper Corey Campbell holds up one of the items in the live auction as auctioneer Kevin McArter takes bids. Final tabulations were not known at press time. (Jim Brown photo) Minor hockey hears A word By Jim Brown Citizen staff The A word was brought up for discussion at the Brussels Minor Hockey Association’s awards gathering last Wednesday evening at the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre. Association president Paul Sebastian brought up the subject of amalgamation prior to the presentation of awards. The possible centres which Brussels could amalgamate with included Blyth, Monkton, Wingham or possibly even Howick. However, he indicated Blyth was asked a number of years ago and they were not interested. In raising the question of amalgamation. Sebastian said Brussels teams have been competitive with a lot of teams in the playoffs. “Everyone wants to be a winner,” he said. He noted some players do not receive as much ice time as other players because their ability is not as good as other players. With amalgamation, players could be put into representative and/or local league teams. Sebastian said players would be competing with players at their own skill level. There was enough interest shown to at least look into the possibility of amalgamation. “It takes a full year (to do an in- depth study),” said Sebastian. “We need a committee to look into amalgamation and which association we can amalgamate with.” Members of the committee will be selected and then a public meeting will be called. Mom and daughter day focuses on staying healthy By Bonnie Gropp Citizen editor Keeping Abreast of Your Health is an event for mqms and their daughters that focuses on keeping healthy. With a luncheon in Wingham May 6 and a full-day of activities in Goderich May 7, the event, sponsored by the Huron Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Network, is delivering two main messages, said Anne Haley. A public health nurse with the cancer program at the Huron County Health Unit, said, “Thirty to 35 per cent of all cancers can be prevented by eating well, staying active and maintaining a healthy weight. By doing the first two you’re going to be protecting yourself against breast cancer.” The Network, “an enthusiastic bunch” decided to hold the event on the Mother’s Day weekend. In an effort to reach as many people as possible, the Wingham lunch was added to the program. It will be held at the Wingham Golf and Curling Club, May 6 from noon to 6 p.m. In addition to a healthy lunch of assorted sandwiches, salads and desserts, attendees will hear two guest speakers. Helen Bishop McDonald of Ottawa, is a dietitian and author. With a Masters degree in nutrition from Michigan State university she has a diverse career that includes being nutritionist for the Calgary Flames and the 1988 Olympics. She has been a nutrition columnist for Canadian Living, a lecturer at Mount St. Vincent and Dalhouse Universities; professor at Universite de Moncton and an independent nutrition consultant and researcher. Bishop MacDonald has written several books, including Eating For The Health Of It, and her work as a researcher resulted in the publishing of six research papers on topics like obesity and weight loss. She, was director of nutrition for Dairy Farmers of Canada for 11 years. In 1987, she received the General Foods Award for Excellence in Nutrition Communications. She is a charter fellow of Dieticians of Canada and is chair-elect of that organization. “We are absolutely thrilled that she’s coming to Wingham,” said Haley. Bishop MacDonald’s topic will be Cancer and Food — What We Know and What We Wish We Knew. The next speaker will be Sheila Densham from the Ontario Breast Screening Program who will be discussing breast health. There will be displays and door prizes. The cost for the luncheon is $5. On Saturday the event begins with registration at Goderich District Collegiate Institute, South Street, from 9-9:30 a.m. The first speaker is Carolyn Parks, a breast cancer survivor. The author of Eye Of The Dragon, moved to the area from the west and has become a fixture on the speaking circuit, said Haley. “She is an amazing speaker, very motivational.” Following Parks’ talk there will be a break, then sessions for attendees to try physical activities that they may not have had the chance to try before, said Haley. There is tai chi, walking with a pedometer, running and for the young at heart, hip-hop. “We are hoping to keep people moving, so remember to wear comfortable shoes.” After the lunch, featuring “healthy foods, of course,” Dr. Paul Ferner, the medical advisor of the Ontario Breast Screening Program will talk about breast health. Then Christine Stapleton of Athletics Canada, will talk about the importance of being active. After another break the day wraps up with Bishop MacDonald’s presentation. Goodie bags, door prizes and displays will also be part of the day. Cost for each day is $5. Pre­ registration is required by calling Cheryl or Chris at 482-3416 or 1- 877-837-6143 before April 27.