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The Citizen, 1994-09-21, Page 1Community B Milestone B_____Special_____M Entertainment Complete results from the 74th Belgrave School Fair See page 8 Long-time Belgrave couple celebrates 70 years marriage See page 13 4 page issue celebrates Bainton’s history See page 15 Harron, McKinnon bring Love Letters to Blyth stage See page 31 CitizenTheNorth Huron Vol. 10 No.37 Wednesday, September 21, 1994 60cGSTindu*’i The leader The smile on her face was as sunny as the day as Terry Team Member Joanne King led off the 14th annual Terry Fox Run in Brussels on Sunday at 10 a.m. One hundred and fifty-nine people registered for the event. Walking the route with Grandma were William King, pictured, 4, and his six-year-old sister Justine. Terry Fox Run raises, $4,236 Organizers of the first Terry Fox Run in Brussels, held this past Sun­ day, are pleased with the results. Waneta Leishman said that 159 participants raised $4,236.90 in pledges and donations for the Canadian Cancer Society. Mrs. Leishman gave special acknowledgement to Jane Draper, who raised $548 and George Lan­ glois who raised $263. There were also several individuals with White bean yields look good By Janice Becker "The while bean harvest is well underway in the southern region of the county, with yields looking fair­ ly good," says Alan McCallum, soil and crop advisor with OMAFRA. "The regions to the north, includ­ ing Walton and Blyth, have been slower to mature because of the higher amounts of rain received." "The yields are quite variable across the county because of the variations in the amount of rain in July," he says. "The heavy rain caused root rot and there is a greater problem with white mould than was originally pledges of over $100. "I am totally amazed at how well we did. For the first year I was real­ ly impressed. I'm very proud of Brussels," said Mrs. Leishman, who for the past several years has assisted with the Wingham Terry Fox Run. The event started and finished at the Ark in Brussels. The Brussels Legion Pipe Band kicked things off after which Manager Sallianne Patch said a few words. She intro­ thought." The rains have also caused a problem with the soya beans. "The crop looks good in the field and should yield a good, solid, average crop," says Mr. McCallum, though white mould has affected some areas. The wet conditions have also resulted in a late season growth of weeds over the canopy of the beans, says a Cropco newsletter. The residual effect of herbicides were hindered by early, heavy rains. The harvest of soya beans has just started and a couple of dry duced former MP Murray Cardiff, who gave a brief history on Terry Fox. Brussels Reeve Gordon Work­ man introduced the Terry Team Member, Joanne King, who started the run, following the national anthem and the raising of the Cana­ dian flag by members of the Brus­ sels Legion. Participants could travel either the eight-kilometre or three-kilo- metre course. days are needed to get things going. Much of the winter wheat plant­ ing has begun, going in immediate­ ly after the harvest of the beans. "The com crops, over much of the county, are slightly behind what was hoped for at this time of the year," says Mr. McCallum, because of the cooler August weather. "However, the warmer tempera­ tures in September have helped the crop to catch up a little." "The grain is dented and the milk line is moving down the kernel, but the crop is approximately two weeks behind in reaching its physi- Continued on page 23 Resident says recycling bylaw discriminatory By Bonnie Gropp A Blyth resident, who refuses to recycle, called the passing of a bylaw to implement the program at the Sept. 14 meeting of council, "discriminatory". George Szarek had contacted the Health Unit to report that his week­ ly garbage was not being picked up as it contained recyclables. Clerk Helen Grubb told council she had been advised by the Health Unit that a bylaw should be passed establishing and maintaining a sys­ tem for the removal of garbage. The bylaw states "The village will participate in the Bluewater Recycling Association (Huron, Lambton, Middlesex and Perth County) as a member in the year 1994." and "The Village of Blyth implemented the recycling program as of April 8, 1994 on a weekly basis." Prior to the passing of the bylaw Mr. Szarek spoke out against it. Reeve Dave Lee informed Mr. 3,118 exhibits at fair A little rain couldn't dampen the enthusiasm at the 74th Belgrave, Blyth and Brussels School Fair, Sept. 14. Dry weather prevailed for the parade, led by the Brussels Legion Pipe Band, which kicked off at 1 p.m. and throughout the opening ceremonies. Honoured guests, who were introduced by Fair Board rep­ resentative Tom Black, included Bikes stolen in Blyth Wingham OPP are investigating the thefts of three bicycles from Blyth sometime between Saturday night and Sunday morning. A spokesperson said that two bicycles were taken from a Mill St. residence. They were owned by two girls who were babysitting at the residence. The bikes are Cow causes crash Loose cattle caused an accident in East Wawanosh Twp., Sept. 15. According to a spokesperson from the Wingham OPP Brent Gammie, 19, of Lucknow, was travelling west on Cone. 10/11 at Win a bushel of good food For Agri-Food Week, The Citizen is asking readers to send their favourite recipe featuring locally produced food. Deadline for the recipes, which may be mailed to or dropped off at either the Brussels or Blyth offices of The Citizen, is Friday, Sept. 30 by 5 p.m. Two winners, selected by random draw will win a bushel basket of items contributed by the newspaper's Agri-Food Week advertisers. In addition, several recipes will be selected for printing with the Agri-Food Week sponsor page in the Oct. 5, 1994 issue of The Citizen. Szarek that he must first be acknowledged by council. As the bylaw was however, just the last step in a program already imple­ mented, council opted to proceed with the passing of the bylaw with­ out listening to Mr. Szarek. Mr. Szarek persisted saying he'd like to see a copy of the letter from the Health Unit. He was told that the advice had been given during a telephone conversation. After being told that council did not have to acknowledge him, Mr. Szarek said, "You mean if citizens come here they can't debate?" Councillor Steven Sparling said that there had been 10 hours of public meetings held before Blyth entered into any agreement and reminded Mr. Szarek that the bylaw only says it is implementing a pro­ gram that has already been imple­ mented. "We have entered a contract," Continued on page 3 Paul Klopp, MPP Huron; Graeme Craig, chair of the Huron County Board of Education; Director of Education Paul Carroll; Dave Lee, reeve of Blyth; Doug Fraser, reeve of Morris Twp.; Diana Robinson, councillor of East Wawanosh and student Leanne Bell, who officially declared the fair open. There were 1,567 exhibits of school work and 1,551 fair exhibits for a total this year of 3,118. described as a pink and white Pro Tour six-speed and a pink moun­ tain bike. On Monday morning Gary Courtney reported a black moun­ tain bike missing from his home. The spokesperson said that appar­ ently the bike had been exchanged for one of the ones stolen earlier Saturday evening. 10:15 p.m. Several cattle were loose on the road. Mr. Gammie tried to avoid them, but hit one. There was moderate damage to the 1991 Mercury Topaz. Mr. Gammie escaped injury.