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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1992-08-26, Page 1Business News Entertainment Little Darlings, Brussels’ newest business Sisters reunited after 53 years Lerner and Leowe's Camelot a Grand production See page 2 See page 7 See page 23 CitizenTheNorthHuron Liberal leader visits at E. Wawanosh farm Vol. 8 No. 34 Wednesday, August 26,1992 60 cents BY CHRIS ROULSTON Rural Ontario interests were the main factors in Federal Liberal leader Jean Chretien's visit to the RR 3, Bly th farm of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Hallahan on Tuesday afternoon. Despite the ill-boding weather, some 50 to 60 people anxiously awaited the arrival of Mr. Chretien. Many were dressed up for the occa­ sion of meeting the possible future prime minister with red the pre­ dominant colour. Proud moment It was a proud moment for Simon Hallahan, age 93, when he met federal Liberal leader Jean Chrdtien at Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Hallahan’s RR 3, Blyth farm on Aug. 18. Mr. Hallahan told Mr. Chrdtien that he has been a Liberal supporter all his life and even voted for Sir Wilfred Laurier. Mr. Chrdtien was making a tour of rural Ontario last week. After arriving late from a previ­ ous engagement in Owen Sound, Mr. Chrdtien personally greeted everyone present with a warm handshake. Mr. Chretien gave a brief speech to his audience before the rain hit. He spoke on the importance of pre­ serving marketing boards so Cana­ da can feed its own people. He added that he would like rural Ontario's interests to be well-repre­ sented in government policies. His aim, says Mr. Chretien, is to make Canada feel good again. He is aware that people are "fed up with the government" and "fed up with talking Constitution." He wants to rebuild the trust between the government and the people, he declared. He added that he doesn't like a prime minister who says 'yes' to the president before the phone even rings. The visit had to be moved to the shed shortly after Mr. Chretien fin­ ished his speech since the rain start­ ed to come down in earnest. Mr. Chretien chatted with small groups here and there and was the object of much picture snapping by press and fans alike. Mr. Chretien stated to one inter­ ested group that he wouldn't rip up the Free Trade agreement because he wouldn't want to renegotiate from the start. He also added that his ambition in life is not "to be invited by the president to go fish­ ing". On being questioned on the Con­ stitution, Mr. Chretien says his answer is a national referendum. He thinks the people should be allowed to decide their future. At the end of his brief stopover, Mr. Chretien was whisked off to a dinner engagement in Kincardine. Motocross championship a smashing success The Trans Can National Motocross Championship races held at Chris and Judy Lee's farm at RR 3, Walton were a smashing suc­ cess—sometimes a little too literal­ ly- Area riders did very well in their races during the three day event. The Lees' 16-year-old son Matt fin­ ished first in all four of his races as did father Chris. The Lees' older son, 17-year-old Brett, finished sec­ ond in his first race, but had a rougher time in the rest of his races. He passed out from heat exhaustion in his second race, had mechanical problems in his third race, and crashed in his final race. Brett didn't come away with nothing, however, as he was award­ ed the Rick Joeseph Memorial Award for good sportsmanship. Justin Jankowski of Clinton, a novice to the sport, placed second in the Beginner category. Robby Mitchell, 11 years of age, and also from Walton, placed fifth in his division. Mr. Lee is very pleased with the results of the weekend. He said Monday that he was still reeling from fatigue. Over 250 riders participated in the event. Riders came from all over the world, including five rid­ ers from England, one from Cali­ fornia, several from New York and Michigan and one from Saskatchewan. Mr. Lee stated that the Englishmen dominated the Pro races the entire weekend. Mr. Lee....said that he hadn't tal­ lied up the figures yet, but he esti­ mated that there were a couple of thousand spectators at this year's races. He had overheard that the Trailblazers' foodbooth had sold twice as much food this year. He thought the riders really enjoyed the races this year and had a good time. He commented on the excellent weather as well, adding Man escapes serious injury in fiery crash Volunteers from the Blyth Fire Department responded to a single vehicle accident in McKillop town­ ship early Saturday morning. A spokesperson from the Goderich OPP said that at approxi­ mately 4 a.m. a car, driven by Den­ nis Hamm, 29, Blyth, went out of control on County Road 25. The westbound 1990 Ford Lincoln entered the south ditch then crossed a driveway where it became air­ borne. The car then slammed nose first into the ground and caught fire, the spokesperson said. Blyth Fire Chief Paul Josling said the fire was the worst he has ever seen following an accident. Mr. Hamm, he said, had fortunately been able to get out of the car before it was engulfed. Mr. Hamm was taken to Clinton Public Hospital where he was treat­ ed for minor injuries. No charges have been laid, police say. instead of being able to view the people were busy with field work races. that it was unfortunate that local Eat my dust! The Trans Can National Motocross Championship was held in Walton this weekend with several hundred spectators and participants camping out in the Lee family's front field. Better weather couldn't have been asked for aside from the fact that riders had troubles with the heat.