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The Citizen, 2010-02-18, Page 7The Taste of Huron culinary festival was awarded the top honour in the Best New Event of 2009 category at the Ontario Economic Development Awards. The Taste of Huron event took place across Huron County, from Aug. 24-30 and was jointly produced by the County of Huron, Heritage Culture Partnership and the Huron Tourism Association. The Ontario Economic Development Awards took place Thursday, Feb. 4 at the Toronto Marriott Eaton Centre Hotel. “Huron is one of Ontario’s top agricultural producers” stated Rick Sickinger, Taste of Huron event co- ordinator. “We wanted to create an event to highlight the great food and experiences that Huron has to offer both locals and tourists alike.” “This year, over 130 entries were judged,” stated 2009 EDCO president Lauren Millier. “The competition allows local communities to see just how they stack up against other municipalities when it comes to promoting location, investment and tourism opportunities.” Many food-related festivals and events take place around the province and competition is very high when is come to the best one. “It is always an honour to accept these awards as the competition is very stiff,” stated Jenna Ujiye, tourism marketer for the County of Huron. “This competition result demonstrates our effectiveness in our economic development efforts.” Judges reviewed all of the entries that covered everything from promotional brochures to infrastructure development projects. There are judges from specialized areas of expertise assigned to judge specific categories. The Taste of Huron event has also been nominated for the Premiers Award for Agri-Food Innovation Excellence which has a grand prize of $50,000 and 55 regional prizes of $5,000. These awards will be announced in the next few months. Taste of Huron took place at different locations around Huron and allowed for people from every corner to take part in the event. The 2009 event highlighted local chefs, producers and food, along with dinners, workshops and festivities. “We set this event up so that it could continue on each year,” said Brittany Fry, Taste of Huron assistant co-ordinator. “Agricultural events show one of the major cultures of our community.” The 2010 Taste of Huron Culinary Festival is set for Aug. 20 - 29. Details will be coming soon. Information, videos and photos about last year’s events can be found at www.tasteofhuron.ca This is second time for a Huron event to win the prestigious award. In 2008 Huron won the same award for the Doors Open Haunted Huron, which is slated to take place October 22-24. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2010. PAGE 7. Letting it go Charles Corbett of Brussels was among the dozens in Brussels on Family Day participating in family curling at the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre. (Shawn Loughlin photo) Huron gets event awardfor second year in a row Achievement For the second time, Huron has won the prestigious Best New Event of 2009 at the Ontario Economic Development Awards, this time for the Taste of Huron culinary festival. Last year, the honour was in recognition of the Doors Open Haunted Huron event. From left: Jenna Ujiye, tourism marketer for Huron and Huron Tourism Association board member; Brittany Fry, assistant co-ordinator for Taste of Huron and Rick Sickinger, co-ordinator Taste of Huron and Heritage and Culture Partnership. (Photo submitted) NOTICE TO DOG OWNERS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF MORRIS-TURNBERRY 2010 Dog Tags and licences are now available (Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm) at the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry Municipal Office, 41342 Morris Rd. R.R. 4, Brussels, ON N0G 1H0 *** Tags can be picked up in person or ordered by telephone*** All dogs must be licensed in compliance with By-law No. 63-2004. A copy of the complete By-law is available for review at the Municipal Office. All dogs must be identified by means of a tag and licence, issued for a (1) one year period by: Friday, April 30, 2010 The fee schedule shall be as follows: 1/All Dogs (except those listed in #2) - males, females, and spayed females $20.00 per dog 2/Pit bulls, Pit bull crosses, Staffordshire terriers $100.00 per dog 3/Kennel Licence Fee $75.00 (for a kennel of dogs that are registered or eligible for registration under the Animal Pedigree Act) 4/Late Payment Charge $20.00 per dog (Shall be assessed in addition to the licence fee, if the licence and/or tag is not purchased by April 30th) Excrement: The By-law requires dog owners to forthwith remove excrement left by a dog, from property other than the premises of the owner of the dog. Any person contravening this provision is subject to a $50.00 fee. For further information contact: The Municipality of Morris-Turnberry Telephone: 519-887-6137 Fax: 519-887-6424 E-mail: morris@scsinternet.com 2010 Tree Planting Program The Municipality of Morris-Turnberry has ordered trees from Maitland Valley Conservation Authority, for the 2010 spring season. The Municipality is supplying the trees at no charge, however, the property owner must pick up, plant and maintain the tree on private property. The trees cannot be planted on the road allowance. Trees are limited to two (2) trees per property. Types of trees available are: • Native Red Maple - bare root • Sugar Maple - bare root • Crimson King Maple - bare root • Colorado Blue Spruce - which are bagged and burlapped Anyone who was placed on the waiting list for a tree in 2009 and did not receive one, will be contacted first to receive a tree in 2010. If you wish to order a tree, please call the Municipal office at 519-887-6137 or email morris@scsinternet.com, ASAP, as the trees are available on a first come, first served basis. Last date to order a tree is April 1, 2010. (The trees will be available for pickup the 3rd week of April, 2010) Get wedding advice and tips, see a case study and read about local brides on the Brides in Huron section of our website www.northhuron.on.ca