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The Citizen, 2000-03-15, Page 1News Sports Winners________ Brussels girl receives academic honours J Locals on national championship hockey team PJ IBS Curling Club hosts year-end awards night See page 2 See page 7 See page 9 Several crashes on County Rd. 12 On March 8 just after 11:15 a.m. two vehicles collided at the intersec­ tion of County Rd. 12 and Cone. 4/5 of Morris Twp. just north of Brussels. According to OPP. Robert Ralston. 37. of Brussels was driving a 1995 Ford pick-up east. Police said he failed to stop for the stop sign and proceeded into the intersection. Ralph Darlow. 51. of Morris Twp. was driving a 1994 Ford dump truck and struck the Ralston vehicle. The pick-up truck was demolished in the collision. Both drivers were taken to the Wingham hospital by ambulance. Darlow was treated and released and Ralston was transferred to London Victoria Hospital with serious head injuries. That same day, shortly after 6:30 p.m. a single vehicle collision occurred on County Rd. 12 approxi­ mately three kilometres south of County Rd. #86. Police said Edmund Young. 43. of Grey Twp. near Bluevale was driv­ ing a 1989 Hyundai Sonota north, when he lost control. The vehicle caught the soft shoulder on the east side of the road, and as Young over-corrected the skid the car crossed the road into the west ditch and rolled. Young was taken to Wingham hos­ pital by ambulance where he was treated for serious injuries, then transferred to a London Hospital. On March 5 at approximately 4:45 p.m. two vehicles collided at the intersection of County Rd. 12 and Cone. 2/3 of McKillop Twp. just north of Seaforth. A 1992 Mercury, driven by John King, 18, of Goderich was east­ bound on Cone. 2/3 of McKillop Twp. Police said King failed to stop at the stop sign before entering the intersection of County Rd. 12. Murray Scott, 58, of East Wawanosh Twp. near Belgrave was driving his 1992 Chev pick-up when he struck the Mercury vehicle broadside forc­ ing both vehicles into the northeast ditch. Scott had two passengers with him and King had three. All seven people were injured in the crash. Three were taken to the Clinton Public Hospital by ambulance while two more were taken to the Seaforth hospital by ambulance. John King, Daniel Clarke, 18, of Mitchell and Alice Scott. 91, received serious injuries. Jennifer Powell, 18, of Goderich, Katie Patterson, 18 of Goderich. Murray Scott and Wilma Scott. 56. received minor injuries. The Seaforth Fire Department assisted at the scene in the extrica­ tion of people from the vehicles. On March 7 at 3:45 p.m. a single vehicle collision occurred on Jamestown Rd. in Morris Twp., one kilometre east of County Rd. 12. Christopher Coulter, 16, of Brussels was driving a 1994 Pontiac Sunbird, approaching a curve in the road, police said. He applied the brakes and started to fishtail going into a skid. Losing control of the vehicle. Coulter left the roadway, entered the ditch and struck a hydro pole on the south side. Coulter received minor injuries and was taken to the Wingham hos­ pital by ambulance for treatment. The passenger, a 16-year-old male, was not injured. Wednesday, March 15, 2000 A watchful eye Syrup crop variable By Janice Becker Citizen staff The size of the crop depends entirely on where in the province one is located. For Susanne and Bill Robinson of St. Augustine, the exceptionally warm weather in early March severely slowed the flow of maple sap. “We haven't boiled since last Thursday,’’ says Susanne. With the sap trickling on Monday, she thought they might boil Tuesday and that would tell them if the trees are bud­ ding or not. Once the trees bud, maple syrup production stops, she says. “You can 2 plans get approval Two more municipal amalgama­ tions received provincial approval last week. The Corporation of the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry and the Corporation of Ashfield- Colborne-Wawanosh can now pro­ ceed with transition planning in preparation for January, 2001. Of the seven new municipalities planned for the county five have received ministerial approval. Exeter, Stephen and Usborne smell it in the steam.” Both the aroma and the flavour are very dif­ ferent once the buds form. In conversations with other maple syrup producers across the province, Robinson says northern areas have about half a crop, but will likely con­ tinue for a while. To the south, the crop may be half harvested, but the warm weather has stopped the flow. For the Robinsons, approximately two-thirds of the crop is in, but they have to wait until the next boil to see if it is over. In spite of the prospect of a small­ er crop, Robinson says the quality is very good. "The taste is wonderful. It is really nice.” Twps. will create South Huron. Clinton, Hullett and Goderich Twps. will become Central Huron. Bluewater will consist of Hensail, Zurich, Bayfield and Hay and Stanley Twps. The plans for North Huron, made up of Blyth, Wingham and East Wawanosh along with the Huron East grouping of Seaforth, Brussels and Grey, McKillop and Tuckersmith Twps. . passed county approval last week. Young Kristen Pipe of Brussels keeps an eye on her plate full of food during the pancake sup­ per at St. John’s Anglican Church, last Tuesday. While many residents just enjoyed the deli­ cious foods offered at the many churches and community halls around the region, others cel­ ebrated Shrove Tuesday with pancake suppers as they prepared for Lent. Walton can’t take Brussels’ garbage By Bonnie Gropp Citizen staff What will happen to Brussels garbage in the future is still up in the air. However, at its March meeting, council learned one thing was certain - Walton landfill is out. Clerk-Treasurer Donna White said she and Reeve Ralph Watson had attended the February landfill com­ mittee meeting to discuss the possi­ bility of Brussels waste being taken to the site. The village’s use of the Morns landfill has been extended until the end of the year. However, an engineer’s report stated that the Walton landfill’s capacity would be reduced from 17 years to 6.5 should they accept Brussels waste. Because of that sig­ nificant impact, it was felt that they could not accept all of Brussels waste, but would allow use under emergency conditions if satisfactory arrangements had not been worked out by January 2001. White said that Exeter seemed willing to accept Brussels garbage. However, as Wingham is also con­ tacting Exeter she felt it would be best to wait then possibly look into a same-day collection as Wingham so there would be shared trucking costs. Morris also informed the village that the closure of the site could be budgeted over several years, a fact White noted was “good news” . “I still can't believe (Moms does- Brussels Minor Ball may end By Janice Becker Citizen staff With declining participation by youngsters and the lack of involve­ ment by parents to help run the sport, the Brussels Minor Ball organization is on the verge of dissolution. Minor ball operated in 1999 with only four teams and three executive, who are all planning to resign their positions this season. Outgoing pres­ ident John Harrison said, “It is tijne to get some new blood and some new ideas. It is time for a change." Harrison, who has held the presi­ dent’s post for 10 years, said he can no longer put in the time required due to his work schedule. n’t) want our income. Fifty-thousand dollars for the use of their site is a nice chunk of money,” said Councillor Greg Wilson. “All that capacity and they don't want busi­ ness.” Watson agreed, concluding, “1 don’t think they realize the gold mine they’ve got.” Hoping that parents will step for­ ward to take over the organization, Harrison said if he does not hear from enough people by March 24, there will be no baseball in Brussels this summer. The March 24 deadline is needed so that a new executive can get organized prior to regional meetings to set the season’s schedules. Though Brussels only had four teams last year, Pre-Mites, Bantam Girls, PeeWee Girls and a mixed Squirt squad, Harrison said the teams did very well. “The kids just want to play ball.” Anyone interested in keeping ball alive in Brussels can call Harrison at 887-9865.