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The Citizen, 1997-09-17, Page 1Sports Feature News | Brussels Tigers on a tear in regular and WOAA playoff games Garlic’s healing powers make it a crop on the grow Brussels Ag. Society picks its 1997 Fall Fair Ambassador See page 8 See page 9 See page 24 Few declare intent to run as filing deadline nears By Janice Becker Citizen staff With just over three weeks to go before the deadline for filing nomi­ nations for positions on municipal council, very few have indicated an interest in taking on the challenges ahead. Of the two villages, Blyth and Brussels, and six townships, Grey, Morris, East and West Wawanosh, Hullett and McKillop, covered by The Citizen, accounting for 40 seats, only four nominations have been filed. Mason Bailey, reeve for Blyth, has filed for the same position, while Robin Dunbar, Grey Twp. deputy-reeve will run for reeve this election. In West Wawanosh Twp., Reeve Bob Hallam has thrown his hat in for reeve once again and Walter Elliott, not currently on council, has filed paper for deputy-reeve. The slow response can be explained to some extent, said Brussels Clerk-Treasurer Donna While. This year, 10 signatures are not needed for the form. They can come in and fill out the paper in a matter of minutes. Several municipalities will also be holding their regular council sessions this week, at-which time some incumbents may declare their intentions. Municipal clerks also believe there is hesitation to file because of what lies ahead for municipalities with restructuring and amalgama­ tion. N. Huron group studies restructuring scenarios The North Huron Municipal Review Committee is pushing ahead with its review of municipal operations in North Huron. Following several meetings, a terms of reference has been adopt­ ed by the committee identifying North Huron as the 10 municipali­ ties north of Huron County Rd. 15. This allows two representatives from each of those municipalities; at present seven of the 10 are par­ ticipating. Admitting that the process nas been difficult and come upon some roadblocks, Brad Knight, Grey Twp., clerk and committee secre­ tary said, "We are hoping the progress will encourage the remain­ ing three municipalities to partici­ pate." Knight said that initially the com­ mittee studied four proposals, which was loo time consuming. Now based on its review of scenar­ "I think the old council should all return. If amalgamation occurs, what is the use of getting new peo­ ple in for a short lime," said Winona Thompson, clerk-treasurer for East Wawanosh. The situation is no different for the board of education. In a press release from the board, it stated there have been no candidates declare their intent to run for the new district school board which will be in place in January. The new board will have four trustees from Huron and five from Perth. The Huron districts are: Huron A, Goderich and the town­ ships of Goderich, Colbome, Ash­ field, East and West Wawanosh; Huron B, Clinton, Seaforth, Bay- field, Blyth and the townships of Tuckersmith, Hullett, McKillop and Stanley; Huron C, Wingham, Brussels and the townships of Howick, Turnberry, Morris and Grey and Huron D, Exeter, Hensall, Zurich and the townships of Stephen, Hay and Usbome. The new trustees will assume their positions shortly after the Nov. 10 election and be charged with the responsibility of hiring a director, of education, selecting a headquarters location and setting up banking arrangements for the new board. They will co-exist with the cur­ rent two boards and the local edu­ cation improvement committee for approximately six to eight weeks. Anyone interested in filing a nomination for trustee should con­ tact the clerk of Goderich, Clinton, Exeter or Howick Twp. ios involving groupings of munici­ palities the committee agreed there is merit in further consideration and study of two of them. "When we started putting the numbers togeth­ er it appeared there could be some savings." One scenario involves grouping all the municipalities into one unit which would have a combined pop­ ulation of 18,530. The second sce­ nario splits the 10 into two units — Ashfield, East Wawanosh, West Wawanosh, Wingham and Turnber­ ry with a population of 9,086 and Morris, Grey, Brussels, Blyth and Howick with a combined popula­ tion of 9,444. Knight said the above scenarios will be evaluated that the mandate of the committee is simply to pro­ vide the information to the munici­ pal councils involved. "Decisions regarding any possible amalgama­ tion will the responsibility of those councils." All smiles for a good cause With perfect weather and sunny smiles, Sunday, the Brussels Terry Fox Run had a good turnout of participants ready to log some kilometres and raise funds for cancer research. Just getting into the 8 km route were Harry and Karen Wilson, with Karen's daughter Sue Richmond, all of Belgrave. Accompanying this trio was Sue's father-in-law Bob Richmond of Brussels, the 1996 Terry's Team Member for Brussels. Brussels raises $4^648 for cancer research Weather, enthusiasm and spirit combined to make this Brussels Terry Fox Run one of the best to date. "I am so impressed with the level of excitement and interest," said organizer Sallianne Patch. "Every year just gets better and better." With 90 participants, walking, running, blading and cycling the 8 km or 3 km routes, accompanied by clear skies and warm temperatures, the run brought in a total of $4,648.36, says treasurer Mary Lou Crosby. "There was $3,045.36 in on-site pledges, with promises of $1,603." Last year's total was $4,165 with 71 participants. Though there is no donation too small as every penny makes a dif­ ference, said Patch, but honours for bringing in the most pledges goes to Doug McArter of Brussels, who collected $710. Earlier that week Patch had visit­ ed area schools to ask for their sup­ port, by hosting their own Terry Fox Runs. Monies raised were: Brussels PS, approximately $100; Walton PS, $59; East Wawanosh PS, $159,20 and F.E. Madill Sec­ ondary School, $94.