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PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 2004.
4-H begins new outdoor club
Wawanosh 4-H began a Walk on
the Wild Side on July 27. This new
club is all about camping and
hiking. Ellen Jefferson was elected
as president, with Bradley Ritchie
as vice-president. Sarah Ritchie
took on the role of secretary and
Sophie Jefferson volunteered to
alert the press of the club's
activities.
The first thing the members
learned was how to plan their hike —
what to take with them, how far,
what trail and what to be ready for.
They looked at different maps of
trails in the area, and also learned
about topography maps, which
show elevation.
The club then judged a set of four
shoes, to determine which would be
best for hiking. This was a new
experience for some members.
The following Monday, the club
met again. After an hour on the
Lugstin-Dingle Trail the group
arrived at SC Augustine. Just after
the group was safely inside, a
downpour started so everyone was
glad they hiked first.
The members updated their
books, between flashes of lightning.
Sophie Jefferson presented her
title page and club name,
Wawanosh Wanderers. Ellen
Jefferson ended the meeting with
the motto. On Aug. 5 the members
went camping at the Falls Reserve.
After the tents and dining shelter
were set up the club met Esther
Buck from the Maitland Valley
Conservation Authority.
She told them a little more about
being prepared'to face all kinds of
camping situations. She taught
them some basic first aid, what
emergency items are essential, like
a garbage bag, whistle and first aid
kit and what to do if you are lost.
She then led the group on a short
informative hike during which the
members learned to identify several
plants including poison ivy.
The club had an hour of free time
before campfire. Some chose to
swim even though it was a little
cold, while others opted to explore
another trail in the campground.
The members returned to the site
to have s'mores and hot dogs. They
then played a few rounds of cards
before turning in for the night.
The next morning Shawn Boyle,
Siisphie Jefferson and Bradley
Ritchie woke up early to get
breakfast for the other members.
The sausage, hash browns, and hot
chocolate were a great way to start
the morning. FROM AUBURN
Way to go Holmesville girls for
winning their baseball tournament
held in Holmesville last weekend.
The team made a courageous
comeback after being behind 5-2
after the first inning.
The Auburn member of the team
was Stephanie Archambault.
The 150th Celebration
committee is meeting at the Knox
United Church on Aug. 17 at 7:30
p.m.
At Knox United Church Rev. Pat
Cook's message was,
Disappointment and
Determination. Spiritual readings
were Isaiah 5: 1-7 and Psalm 80.
Happy birthday to Brian Hamp,
Karen Redmond, Clint Bryant,
Curtis Robertson, Justin Rodger,
Sarah Gowanlock, Scott
Ar nstrong, Kody Reid, Dan
Hoggart, Shirley Wood, Jake
Jefferson, Brian Treble, Doug
Ruston, Kimberley Reid, Heather
Snell, Melissa Boven, Janny
Koopmans, John Blok, Adeline
Treble, Anna Snell and Tanya
Hesser.
Happy anniversary to Craig and
Karrieanne Machan, Phil and Mary
Garriock, Keith and Jane Rodger,
Sharon and Butch Hoffman, Mark
and Trisha Wickhorst, Donna and
Jim Robinson, Dana and Joyce
Bean, Shelley and Barret Glousher
and Norman and Florence
Wightman.
At its Monday night meeting
North Huron council passed a
bylaw recommending approval be
given to a re-zoning application
for Lot 30, Conc. 14 of East
Wawanosh.
The change would be' to
AG2-6 to allow for a single
family residence and accessory
buildings.
The recommendation included
modifications suggested by
Maitland Valley Conservation
Authority.
***
An increase in rates for the
Wingham Children's Centre was
approved.
Deputy-clerk Kathy Adams said.
the change brings the fees more in
line with others, with the
exception of Goderich which is
more expensive.
***
Several recommendations from
public works were approved.
The municipal staff will
investigate the cost of purchasing
and installing a scale at the
Wingham landfill. A tipping fee
schedule for the site will be
reviewed.
The goal is to establish a fee of
$60 per tonne to dispose of
waste.
Torn Pridham of R.J. Burnside
and Associates Ltd. has been
appointed .to investigate the
drainage problem in the area of
Jackson's pond in Blyth.
Council will advertise for a new
snowblower/lawnmower unit and
for someone qualified to perform
the duties of winter snow removal
and waterworks.
***
The advance poll for the Blyth
by-election is this Saturday.
***
Council supported several
resolutions asking the province to
reconsider the changes to the
municipal outlet drainage grant
program.
NH council approves rate hike
for Wingham Children's Centre
Finding the spirit in the community of Blyth
By Janis Moffitt Vodden
There's the Village of Blyth, the
Industrial Hive.
The people who live there just make
the place thrive,"
- from a poem about Huron County
by Leon C. Cantelon
The above verse concludes with a
list of early settlers here.
Recently the work of the Blyth
Idea Group prompted me to read
through some old stories of our
village. Generation to generation we
have a history of seeing a need and
together addressing it. I believe I
found our greatest resource. It is the
Spirit of Blyth.
When Patrick Kelly, our first
reeve, felt our area couldn't compete
commercially without a railway, he
went, with his research well done
and a willingness to do his share, to
the most promising railway
company. In his enthusiastic,
blustery manner he convinced them
to do what people said couldn't be
done.
When naysayers said we didn't
need such a big hall in 1920, the
believers, went ahead and rallied the
community and built it.
I read that Russell Dougherty,
when he noted that so many people
were without work, started a turnip
waxing plant at the rear of his
garage, thereby providing
employment to many during the
depression of the 1930s.
When the Farmers' Co-operative
Association asked for tax
concessions to help them start a
cheese factory, a plebiscite was held
and the answer from the community
was a resounding "yes".
Bill Riehl, chairman of the
Centennial Committee of 1977
commented, "There was a great spirit
in the village to take on the jobs it
wants to do. It showed up during the
fundraising drive (for the' 1977
arena) and it's showing up again in
the Centennial".
In recent times, we were told that
we weren't big enough to have a
Community Centre and Arena.
Young and old rallied and the Spirit
of Blyth kicked into gear, driven
once again by believers yourtg and
old. •
Throughout our history, the
volunteer _ fire brigade has been
outstanding and remains so today.
Through their efforts a new training
centre is underway here.
This Spirit of Blyth is greatly
strengthened by the same sort of zeal
in the Twps. of East Wawanosh,
Hullett and Morris. People in these
townships also shared' in the
achievements and together all
benefitted.
In most ventures clubs, churches,
businesses, and individuals have
supported projects that serve to make
the village better. It is impressive to
read through the old records to see
how often children and teenagers
have developed their own projects to
help make changes happen.
Today we have a group of citizens,
the Blyth Idea Group, trying once
again through volunteer efforts to
arouse the Spirit of Blyth and keep
our village on the map as the
welcoming place it has always been,
where visitors can enjoy a stopover.
The committee, as -others in the past
have done, is striving to publicize
our village as a place of possibilities
where new businesses would be
welcome.
I believe we still have this
historical Spirit of Blyth, Together
we can fan its flames as we support
the efforts of the Blyth Idea Group.
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