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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1988-01-27, Page 48PAGE 24. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27, 1988. All eyes are on the ball as Ian Morton of East Wawanosh Public School sets it high during a volleyball game between East Wawanosh and Blyth Public School Friday at Belgrave. In a very tight match Blyth squeezed out a 3-2 decision in games. Farmer acquitted on charge Continued from page 1 to the period from Nov. 1, 1986 to Feb. 17, 1987, during which time Mr. Van Ankum was alleged to have neglected the animal by failing to trim its hooves. In his defence, Mr. Van Ankum testified that he first noticed the mule’s extended hooves in the fall of 1986. He said the animal had fair-sized hooves before then, but the upturn did not start until October or November. Mr. Van Ankum said he took no action because the mule did not appear to be in pain, and because he w as trying to decide what to do With the animal which was partly a family pet. Although he had acquired the mule four years earlier to help with the halter breaking, it developed a dislike for cattle after a couple of years and was no longer useful for the work. He added that he had a hard time deciding whether to ship the animal for slaughter or shoot it himself. He testified he had inquired about getting the hooves trimmed, but was told that once he started it, hewouldhavetokeepgettingit done every six weeks. He decided this would be “too expensive” for an animal he planned to get rid of. Mr. Van Ankum’s laywer, Alan Mill saidthatwhile his client might be guilty of an “error in judge ment’’, he did not deserve a criminal record which would be disastrous for his business. Point ing out that procrastination is not an offence under the Criminal Code, Mr. Mill said the mule’s owner “just couldn’t quite get himself steeled up to ship it.” He told The Wingham Advance- Times the acquittal was based on two premises: that the mule was not otherwise mistreated and the evidence of defence witnesses who spoke very highly of Mr. Van Ankum’s operation and his de- meanorwith the animals them selves. In court, Mr. Van Ankum’s veterinarian. Dr. Stewart Leed- ham of Wingham, testified that the man’s treatment of his farm animals was “top-notch”. Huron County OMAF represen tative, Don Pullen of Clinton, referred to the Van Ankum farm as one of the best beef cattle operations in Huron County, rating a “high nine” on a scale of one to 10. Asked for his reaction to the acquittal, Mr. Van Ankum told The Wingham Advance-Times Thurs day he found it hard to consider himself a winner even though the verdictwasinhisfavor. Noone really wins in a case like this because of the adverse publicity resulting from the charge, he said. “Of course, it’sgood to see justice done in the courts ... justice to ourselves.” However, he said the verdict is a good one in that “the average Snell’s Grocery Limited BLYTH 523-9332 WE DELIVER LIGHTS! CAMERA! ACTIONI by Sarah Allen and Heidi Scrimgeour As part of our English course this term, the grade 7 and 8’s have been preparing themselves to interview several people from the village. In preparation, Mrs. Hulley, the grade 7 and 8’s English teacher, divided the students into groups of four. The first step was to write out 10 questions on a subject that interested them. Mr. Bieman, the Media Co-or- dinator for the Huron Board Office, came to the school with video and sound equipment. After his pre sentation on conducting good interviews, each group practised their interview in front of the camera. Jeff Bromley, a grade 8 student, manned the camera. The final step will come this week when groups of students will interview various people of the village. The final product will be shown on the Cable information station, channel 12, in the near future. Watch this channel for further information about the date of presentation. THEY BUMP AND SCORE by Laurie Wharton On January 22, the Blyth Boys’ Volleyball team travelled to East Wawanosh for a volleyball exhibi tion game. The games were very Students become V producers close and exciting with Blyth emerging victorious, capturing three games to two. The games were a warm up for the boys’ tournament which will be held on Saturday, February 6. B.P.S. VISITS GREY P.S. by Debbie Logue On Tuesday, January 19, the boys’ and girls’ volleyball teams from Blyth Public School travelled to Grey Central School at Ethel. We played several fast moving games. Both Blyth teams came back winners. Wewouldliketothank the volunteer drivers. MUSIC, MUSIC, MUSIC by Eric Clark and Kimberly Ferguson On Thursday,January 21,the CHSSBandandChoirfrom Clinton came to play and sing for the students at B.P.S. The aim of the visit is to get the senior students interested in the Band and Choir when they get into High School. The director was Mr. Hugh McGregor. The ba nd played the theme song from “Mash”, “Rock Around the Clock’’, a Stephen Foster Medley and the theme song from the Cosby Show. The Choir sang “SomewhereOutThere” and “Candle on the Water”. As well, each section of the band was introduced and each instrument played a bit so that we could hear the different tones more clearly. All the students of B.P.S. enjoyed the band and choir. Advertising is a guide to fashion. SHIRRIFF POWDERED JELLY DESSERTS 85 G. 4 for .99 NESTLE QUICK _ __ CHOCOLATE SYRUP 7oo ml. 2.49 CARNATION COFFEE MATE 500 G. 2.49 CHRISTIES PREMIUM PLUS . SODA CRACKERS 450 G. 1.49 CATELLI R.C. 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