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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2000-04-26, Page 1Sports Feature________I News Kb H Blyth . i Tour attendees Congregation m powerskaters study drains,says farewell to ¥ get medals waterlife Calvin Brick See page 8 See page 9 See page 11 CitizenThe North Huron Blyth works for new fields From raindrops to rainbows The Grey Central Public School Grade 1 class’s performance at the annual spring concert, April 19, was in keeping with the season as the children sang of rain, spring blooms and rain­ bows to brighten the day. Displaying the colourful rainbows are Scott Stephenson, left, and Danny Donkers. OPP Torch Run set for May 5 With the expanding number of young people interested in playing soccer, there is hope that Blyth may soon have more than one field with which to accommodate games. Blyth Minor Soccer has been working since last fall to bring about a deal which would result in two additional fields being constructed just south of the village off Hwy. 4 (London Rd.) David Onn, a member of the com­ mittee attempting to develop the new fields, said a meeting was held with Hullett Twp. last week regard­ ing the temporary rezoning of the land which has been suggested for the project. According to Hullett Clerk- Treasurer Rhonda Fischer the tem­ porary zoning would allow' the recre­ ational use and would be in affect for 10 years. Negotiations are continuing with the landowner to work out suitable arrangements. Huron County OPP will be hitting the highways once again in their continued support of the Special Olympics. In its 14th year, the Torch Run is the largest single fundraiser for the Special Olympics, which draws 9,500 special needs children from across the province to compete in everything from swimming and ski­ ing to basketball and bowling. Over the years, more than $9.5 million has been raised to help train and transport the athletes. Sanctioned by the Ontario Chiefs of Police, the Huron County OPP. Wingham Public School and Bluewater jail guards are supporting the run in 2000 to aid the special olympians. Last year's efforts put approxi­ mately $4,000 in the coffers for the athletes as 20 runners covered about 70 kms. during the run. Not only do these children com­ Swap Hostas for Hollyhocks The Communities in Bloom Committee is forming a perennial exchange swap in the Village of Blyth and surrounding area, appro­ priately deemed “Hostas for Hollyhocks”. This is for avid gardeners who would like to enhance their gardens by swapping plants at no cost. From submissions of interested people, (entries are printed on Page 3) a directory will be put together that lists the plants gardeners have to trade and those plants they would like to acquire. Everyone is welcome and encour­ aged to join for a nominal yearly fee Auburn library seeks funding A plan to continue the internet service now available at the Auburn Branch Library will depend on grassroots community interest. A seed grant made it possible to install a computer a few months ago and hook up to the internet on a trial basis at the library. Beth Ross, coun­ ty librarian, said, “It has been very successful in Auburn as well as other communities across Huron County. The Internet brings reference resources to our small public libraries that we have never had before, and helps people connect with books, too. as library staff use the Internet to quickly locate books that community members request.” Now the library would like to apply to Industry Canada for a Community Access Program (CAP) grant which would provide more funding to continue the internet pro­ pete in the Olympics, but local con­ tests as well. Tracy Shlekin coaches the swim team which participates in trials each Saturday at Vanastra pool. Sherry McLaughlin's curling team brought home the Zone A champi­ onship from a bonspiel in Port Elgin recently. This year’s Torch Run will take place May 5, beginning in Wingham at 9 a.m. and travelling through Blyth, Clinton and Goderich. It is to be completed by around noon. Anyone interested in participating in the run, donating to the cause or getting involved with the Special Olympics should call Const. Russell Nesbitt at 519-524-8314. Donations can be sent to the Huron Detachment, Ontario Provincial Police, P.O. Box 6, Hwy 21 South, Goderich Ont. N7A 3Y5. Cheques should be made payable to “Ontario Special Olympics”. Receipts will be issued. of $5. In a short period of time, there could be more than 100 different plants from which to choose. As perennials are fairly expensive and fast growing, they can give lots of colour in a very short time. Deadline for the first draft is April 30. The first draft will be mailed to subscribers by May 24 with updates as new subscribers join. Eleanor Babcock at 523-4471, Luann Taylor at 523-4440, Nancy Snell at 482-5184, Elaine Scrimgeour at 523-9554 or Bev Elliott at 523-4323 will be glad to answer any questions or accept memberships. gram and extend library hours. As a CAP site. Auburn would also qualify for a student who could teach people how to use computers and develop web pages for community organiza­ tions. The grant from Industry Canada requires matching support from the community, which can come from donations from businesses or service clubs, the library’s contribution as host, and volunteer participation. For example, high school students could volunteer to help people use the* Internet. “It is essential to Industry Canada that the application show strong community support,” said Ross. Interested members of the Auburn Community are invited to attend a meeting about the internet at the Auburn Library on Tuesday, May 2 at 7:30 p.m.