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The Citizen, 2003-08-13, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2003. Letter to the editor Blyth residents thanked for contributions THE EDITOR, On behalf of Epilepsy Huron-Perth-Bruce, I would like to take this opportunity to extend our appreciation community participation recent Glad Day Campaign in gratitude to for during and the their our Blyth. Special thanks to our co­ ordinator, Tanya Verburg, her family and to all of the volunteers who work so diligently year after year. Thank you also to Scrimgeour’s Food Town for graciously allowing us to sell on their premises. Heartfelt thanks to all those who purchased Glads, raffle tickets, or made a donation during this campaign. Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological disorders affecting members of our community. The funds raised through this event will be used by our Chapter to continue to provide information, counselling and educational programs in Huron County in the future. By raising funds, we have also raised awareness about epilepsy and helped to eradicate some of the commonly-held misconceptions about the disorder. For more information about epilepsy please call 482-5527 or email: epilepsy@tcc.on.ca Once again thank you, your support is much needed and most appreciated. Sincerely, Caroline Simons Executive Director Epilepsy Huron-Perth- Bruce Jacob Memorial Building RR5, Clinton, ON NOM 1L0 Huron East building activity remains constant By David Blaney Special to The Citizen Huron East chief building official Paul Josling reported to council at its July 29 meeting that 2003 building activity in the municipality is keeping up to the levels achieved in 2002. Josling indicated that while permit numbers at the end of June were not quite as good as 2002’s. the activity in July appeared better than the previous year’s and at month’s end he expected the value of this year’s activity would exceed that of 2002. Farm structures accounted for the bulk of the new construction in Huron East with pork production facilities providing much of the dollar value. Two new hog barns alone, with a value of over $1 million each, have begun construction within the last little while. Storage buildings, gram facilities and dairy and chicken barns accounted for the remainder. Commercial and industrial activity was slow with just six permits for construction valued at a little over $335,000 issued by the end of July. The bulk of these were permits .ssued for a commercial warehouse, a concrete plant in Brussels and the Queen’s Hotel in Seaforth. Thirteen new homes ranging in value from $50,000 to $350,000 had been finished or are currently under construction in Huron East. Residential renovations and improvements took many forms with several sun decks, porches and in-ground pools being added to area homes. Changes to water quality requirements left Huron East needing multiple renovations to its water plants in Brucefield, Brussels, Seaforth and Vanastra. The municipality needed to issue permits valued at approximately $600,000 to itself. The Avon Maitland District School Board received building permits for work at its Seaforth location valued at $530,000. The municipal building department has issued 109 permits valued at nearly $10.5 million up to the end of July during the current year. At the same time last year 106 permits had been issued with a value of $8 million. MS lives here. Canada has one of the highest rates of multiple sclerosis in the world. MS Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada Fair ambassador encourages youth to participate By Nicole Lowe As the 142nd Brussels Fall Fair fast approaches, so is my time to step down as current Fall Fair Ambassador for the year 2002-2003. My name is Nicole Lowe and since Sept. 13 2002 1 have been the ambassador tor Brussels. This has been an amazing and exciting opportunity for me. Not only has my knowledge of agriculture expanded greatly, but I have had the honour of attending many wonderful events throughout my reign as ambassador. My last event for this year, is the CNE competition in Toronto from Aug. 15 - Aug. 17. These three days are guaranteed to be fun-filled and exciting I would strongly encourage any male or female to seriously consider running for this title. You are guaranteed to meet new people and learn/experience many different things. It interested contact Elizabeth De Wit at 887-9918 or Dorothy Cummings at 887-9393 for more information. NICOLE LOWE Ambassador This year’s fall fair will be held on Sept. 16 and 17. The theme is Scarecrows and Sunflowers. My appreciation to the Brussels Agricultural Society, the Women’s Institute and the community of Brussels for being so supportive this past year. You truly have made this year an exciting and memorable one for me. Legion needs fundraising ideas Continued from page 2 entertainment as well Fundraising ideas are needed. Hie Legion is collecting pop tabs for wheelchairs. Comrade Gord Jacklin has uttered a broken ankle. He is wished a speedy recovery. Congrats to Comrades John and Julie Harrison on celebrating 25 years of wedded bliss. A small gathering of family and friends helped celebrate the occasion. T800-268-7582 www.mssociety.ca We’re ensuring her care and your peace of mind. That’s why we’re building new long-term care facilities. Over the past few years, new and renovated facilities have been going up throughout the province. So seniors requiring 24-hour care can get it in a well-run, well-equipped facility - one that does everything in its power to help seniors feel at home. The fact is, our population is growing and aging, and Ontario is working to ensure that all our seniors’ long-term care needs are met - now and for years to come. Find out more about long-term care in Ontario today. Call 1-877-234-4343 to get a free copy of our Home and Community Care for Seniors brochure. Or visit www.health.gov.on.ca and click on Seniors’ Care.