The Citizen, 1997-05-28, Page 10PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 28,1997
Taking to the new field
Two Brussels U-10 teams had the privilege of being the first teams to play on the new
soccer field south of the BMG Arena, May 20. Also on hand for the occasion were, from left:
Greg Wilson, a Brussels councillor and Optimist; Mike Thomas, former Optimist and
recreation board member; Steve Bowers, president of Brussels Minor Soccer and Ross
Mitchell, president of the Brussels Optimists. Wilson and Thomas have been instrumental in
bringing soccer to the village and in obtaining funding for the new field. The Optimists have
supported the effort from the beginning, donating another $1,000 to the league this year.
Blyth council, briefs
Decorative light work
expected to begin soon
Historical Soc.
elects officers
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restructuring of education finance
was endorsed at the Ontario Small
Urban Municipalities conference,
held in Stratford earlier this month.♦♦♦
It is expected that the installation
of decorative lights north of the
municipal parking lot will begin in
a couple of weeks.
Stewart said the job will be more
difficult because the roads are fin
ished and the workers will have to
go through the paved shoulders.
The light on the comer of West
moreland will also be moved north
due to the close proximity to a
house.
The village will pay one-third of
the approximately $45,000 cost
with infrastructure money covering
the rest.
Reeve Mason Bailey and his wife
will use the two complimentary
tickets given to council for the
Politician's Night at Blyth Festival.
Appreciation Reception
Election Night, Monday, June 2 at Campaign Headquarters
We invite all the people who have worked so hard the
last 36 days to come and watch the results with us.
Campaign Headquarters
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Authorized by Eugene Bender, official agent for Paul Steckle
The Memorial Hall board award
ed the contract for the replacement
of the roof top heating and air con
ditioning unit to the lowest bidder,
Wise Energy Centre, at a cost of
$9,447.11 plus GST, said Council
lor Lawrie.
The ventilation upgrade for the
Blyth and District Community
Centre went to Conestogo Mechan
ical of Kitchener, said Councillor
Gerald Kerr of the community cen
tre board. The improvement will
cost $38,375, to be shared by par
ticipating municipalities.♦♦♦
The community centre board is
contemplating applying for a per
manent liquor license for the facili
ty, said Kerr. A meeting was held
with local service groups and Peter
Irwin of the Blyth Inn, for input.
No decision has been made. How
ever, if the centre does wish to
apply for the license, it will be done
through the village, which holds
ownership.
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After having spoken to 1983
council members, Stewart said they
all recalled the repairs to White-
field Drain through Harm Thalen's
property, but could not recount
specifics. Each believed a portion
of Thalen's costs had been covered
by council, at that time.
According to council minutes
from 1983, Thalen was reimbursed
$750 for the $1,516 in total cost to
close the drain. v
Gasoline tanks had been used to
create a closed drain. The tanks are
now collapsing and are in need of
repair.
Stewart was instructed by council
to inform Thalen that council
would again pay approximately
one-half the cost to repair the drain.•••
Council indicated they were not
in favour of town employees doing
work on private property which
could be done by a private busi
ness, except in emergency situa
tions.
The annual meeting of the Huron
County Historical Society was held
on Thursday evening, May 22 at
8 p.m. in the museum at Goderich.
President, Ron Latham,
welcomed everyone present.
Sympathy was extended to the
family of the late Bill McFarlane.
The minutes and financial report
were adopted as read.
Pat Hamilton and Claus Breede
were thanked for their hospitality.
The 1997 Historical Notes will be
about the "Education System" in
the county.
The following officers were
elected for 1997-98: Past President,
Paul Carroll, Seaforth; President,
David Yates, Goderich; First Vice-
President, John MacKenzie,
Goderich; Second Vice-President,
David McClure, Crediton;
Secretary and Treasurer, Rae
McFarlane, Bayfield; Membership
Chair, (vacant); Councillors, Ross
Carter, Clinton; Ross Duncan,
Wingham; Jean Fraser, Ethel; Joe
Hogan, Exeter; Don Jenkins,
Bayfield; Deanie MacKenzie,
Goderich; Janeth Sangster, Hensail;
Ralph Smith, Bayfield; Isabel
Theedom, Clinton; Ted Turner,
Goderich.
John MacKenzie introduced the
speaker, Ralph Smith, a retired
school administrator, who has now
spent a number of years doing
professional photography while
maintaining an interest in local and
Canadian history. The topic, "The
Laithwaite Apple Park Statues"
was an oral and slide presentation.
George Laithwaite (1871-1956)
was a unique artist who had a
handyman's know-how when
working with concrete. Possibly
this was traceable to his
grandfather, who- was an English
architect.
• Laithwaite created the statues
between 1912 and 1952, mainly
during the depression of the 1930s
to take his mind off world affairs at
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During the last election the people of
Huron-Bruce voted to support me,
Paul Steckle, to represent you in Canada’s
Parliament. I was entrusted with the duty to
act on your behalf in Ottawa. At that time,
my commitment to you was Priority...the
people. Over the course of my mandate I
have endeavoured to fulfill that obligation.
As our country prepares to enter into the
21st century, interest rates and inflation are
low and our economy is growing faster than
that of any other nation. We have made
substantial progress, however, there is still
much more to do. With your assistance we can meet tomorrow’s
challenges together.
I would be honoured if you would re-elect me to serve as your voice
in our Nation’s capital. To that end, I would reaffirm my commitment
to you. My priority, first and foremost, is the constituents of Huron-
Bruce.
the time.
The Laithwaite farm, now called
"Apple Park", is located two kms.
east of Goderich on Hwy. 8. Spread
around the front three acres of this
exceptional farm are lifelike and
lifesize figures sculpted from
concrete and stone. Visitors are
welcome to stop in and stroll
through the parklike grounds and
learn more about these interesting
statues.
This farm was originally called
"Maple Leaf Farm" by the creator
of the statues. His son, Clayton,
later coined the phrase "Apple
Park" and the farm has been called
that ever since.
The concrete statues that
Laithwaite created are a part of a
heritage that we as Canadians
really should appreciate.
Many of the Laithwaite
grandchildren were present for the
meeting. Grandson Ed had copies
of a book written by Ralph, for
sale.
Dave Yates thanked Ralph for his
presentation of the history of these
fascinating statues and Ron Latham
for his work for the society. Ron
responded with a summary of his
work during the past years with the
HCHS.
The next meeting will be held on
Sept. 25 in the Exeter Town Hall.
Lunch was served.
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