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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1992-02-26, Page 12PAGE 12. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26,1992. Blyth youth places fourth in Regional debate Goderich District Collegiate Institute hosted the 1992 Snowbelt Regional Debating Tournament at the North street United Church, in Goderich, on Wednesday, February 19. Judging representatives from the business and political community, the field of education and the media, adjudicated as about 30 participants offered data to support their arguments on whether or not government policy should favour the banning of salt on our high ways. Ben Barnes of R.R. 5 Brussels, a former graduate of F.E. Madill Sec ondary School and winner of the Grey Twp. gets fax Grey Township Council at its regular meeting on Feb. 17 autho rized the Road Superintendent to call tenders for the crushing and hauling of 22,000 cubic yards of “A” gravel to the roads in the north half of the Township. The tenders will be opened at the March 23 meeting of Council. Council accepted the quote of Lynn Hoy Enterprises for a 5000 watt Honda generator at a price of $1,695 plus taxes. The generator will be used by the Grey Township Fire Department to provide power for emergency lighting, extraction equipment, etc. at accidents, fires, etc. The purchase was partially fund ed (45 per cent) by a federal grant under the Joint Emergency Pre paredness Program. (JEPP). A grant of $300 was authorized to the Brussels Agricultural Society for 1992. Council authorized the Clerk to purchase a fax machine from K.A. Hammond & Co. at a price of $795 plus taxes. The next regular meeting of Council will be held on March 2 at 9:30 a.m. Snowbelt Debates for the past two years participated again this year, but this time as a judge. Mr Barnes went on to the National competi tion in 1991. After the results were tallied, eight finalists were then selected to compete in the impromptu debate; arguing whether or not a book can be judged by its cover. This year's participants were from: Central Huron Secondary School in Clinton, John Diefenbak er Secondary School in Hanover, Goderich District Collegiate Insti tute, Grey Highlands Secondary School in Flesherton, F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham, Mitchell District Secondary School, Sacred Heart High School in Walk erton, Seaforth District High School, Stratford Central and Strat ford Northwestern Secondary Schools. The top school for highest overall points was Central Huron S.S. of Clinton; with Sheehan Carter of Clinton winning first place, John Ramirez of Blyth placing fourth and Madill student Marlene Lind say finishing fifth. The top five competitors will go on to the Provincial Finals in Kitchener-Waterloo on March 10, 11, and 12. Debater EthelThe news from Compiled by Margaret McMahon Phone 887-9250 Draw nets $20 for Hall Fred Uhler and Helen Cullen hosted 14 tables of euchre Monday evening. Joan Martin won the 50/50 draw of $22. The next euchre will be March 2 at 8:30 p.m. Grace Smith and Helen Cullen are making plans for another lost heir tournament to be held, proba bly in the latter part of March. Grace Smith sold tickets on a home-made bear and realized $20 for the Hall fund. The winner was Joan Weissler of Brussels. Brenda Boyer, hall board secre tary, presented Lou Raynard with a gift of appreciation from the Hall Board and the Ethel Women's Insti tute for the time spent at the Ethel Hall over the years doing odd care taker jobs. Helen and Norman Dobson spent the weekend at Dutton Ont. visiting with Ruth and Wayne Ward and family Congratulations to Dave and Judi Glen on the arrival of their new sweetheart, a little girl on Feb. 14. Sympathy is extended to Ed and Kendra Krauter and family on the recent passing of Welland Krauter. Central Huron Secondary School student John Ramirez of Blyth took fourth place in this year’s Snowbelt Regional Debating Tournament in Goderich on Wednesday. He will advance to the Provincials on April 11 and 12 in Kitchener- Waterloo.________________ Director anticipates feedback continued from page 1 Though the notice was specifical ly for secondary schools, Mr. Allan said the elementary principals are under the same pressure from the board, to reduce the use of supply teachers. Though he is anticipating feed back from teachers and supply teachers, Mr. Allan said, it has been too early to have heard any com ments at this point "They haven’t really had the time to formulate their thoughts and bring them for ward. However, it is our hope that people will understand the difficult circumstances the board is facing," he said. BLYTH RUTABAGA FESTIVAL COMMITTEE presents HOCKEY NIGHT IN BLYTH at Pub Night at the Blyth Inn March 7, 1992 Games, Fun and Entertainment by Hugh Elder Draw for 4 Gold Seat Tickets See the Toronto Maple Leafs vs Quebec Nordiques March 17, 1992 Luxury Limousine ride from Blyth to Toronto and a return trip Dinner Reservations at Don Cherry Grape Vine Restaurant Toronto $100.00 Dinner Allowance Also 2 Tickets for Kitchener Rangers vs Owen Sound, Prizes from Gary's Sports Corner, Blyth Inn, Blyth Festival, Heywood Sports Clinton, and more to come Tickets $5.00 Available from Committee Members and participating merchants No substitutions Attendance not required to win Wingham youth gets probation continued from page 1 his education, said Mr. Lang. Mr. Hoffarth again met up with Mr. Adams during a trip to Wing ham to visit his grandmother, a ter minally ill patient in the Hospital, his attorney said. Mr. Hoffarth admitted that while he did enter the school, he and another youth left when it became apparent that "Mr. Adams was going to do damage," said Mr. Lang. "He is willing to make resti tution, though he doesn't have a job at this point," advised Mr. Lang. "He has saved $300 to be paid towards restitution today." Mr. Lang also asked that his client be able to have his probation transferred as he hopes to move in the spring with his fiance to British Columbia. Duty Counsel John Schenk pre sented the case for Mr. Fitch, who, he said, has no prior record, lives at home with his father and has already begun making restitution. Mr. Fitch, he said, is presently see ing a counselor and a handicapped assistance program has been arranged for him as well through the family pastor, said Mr. Schenk. In addition, Judge Hunter was pre sented with a letter from Mr. Fitch's employer stating his good employ ment record. "He very much regrets what he did and we are asking for probation with restitution," said Mr. Schenk. The two men and the young offender were given 12 months probation with nine months to make restitution on behalf of F. E. Madill in the amount of $859 each. Also, Judge Hunter ordered each to serve 75 hours of community ser vice in the next nine months. Mr. Epp was facing a second charge of break and enter, which occurred on Oct. 30, and a charge of assault causing bodily harm, in addition to the Madill break-in. Mr. Epp pleaded guilty and not guilty, respectively, to the first two, which were remanded to March 18. He pleaded guilty as well to the third charge. The assault occurred, Mr. Morris said on December 8, when Mr. Epp's pregnant girlfriend attempted to leave their home during an argu ment. Mr. Epp grabbed her by the hair, pulling her back. She then slammed into the doorframe, hit ting her back and head. Concern for the baby prompted her to go to Wingham Hospital to be examined. She was then released. The follow ing day she gave birth to a baby girl, the crown told the court. The defendant said he is still liv ing with his girlfriend and their three-month-old daughter and has been receiving counselling. As no bodily harm was inflicted, Judge Hunter accepted a lesser charge of assault. Mr. Epp was placed on 12 months probation and ordered to continue counselling. WINTKtj^^NGSFE^ February 26 - March 3$AVE UPTO 50% OFF Oldfashioned looks in Tablecloths ’Runners •Doilies *Pillow shams ’Collars in Cutout Work ’Tatting ’Crochet ’Batten & Tuscany Lace Plus many 50% OFF Reg. 10.50PRODUCTS 30% OFF ALL BATH Countryside Pot Pourri $AVE 25% OFF ALL Pewter .Jewellery more in-store savings Srmrmbrr lOhrit.. OPEN: Monday to Saturday 10 a.m.to noonand 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. 170 Dinsley Street blyth 523-9554