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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News-Record, 1985-11-20, Page 7The Johnston family had a double reason to celebrate on November 9. Not only was it the 60th anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Johnston of RR1 Clinton but it was also the 80th bir- thday of Mr. Johnston. To celebrate, the family had a get-together at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Johnston of Londesboro with 19 attending. ( Alan Rivett photo ) Blyth council approves 0,000 lancl purchase, BLYTH - Council here, in agreement with council in Hullett Township has approved the purchase of 34 acres of land, adjacent to the joint waste disposal site. The land, costing $40,000, will be used as a buffer zone for the disposal site. Closing date on the land purchase is January 15. Assessment study The village of Blyth is being re -assessed from 1975 to 1980 values. The work is being done on a request from the county assessment office. Clerk Lariy Walsh pointed out that the nvillage didn't ask for the studyy to be done, and the higher assessment rates won't bring a larger grant base to tie village. He further noted that when the tudy is completed, council may, or may not choose to accept the higher assessment. Councillor Bill Manning said the work was "foolish. It will involve thousands of hours of work, even additional assessors..,.It's a paper manoeuver they love to do to justify a person's position." , He further' noted that it would be a "costly venture that raises taxes." Dumping station proposed Campers in the village may enjoy the con- venience of a dumping station in the next year. Council is looking at 'a proposal to establish a trailer. durnping station in the Lions' Park vicinity. Cost of the project has been estimated at $1,000. Safety hints Chainsaws are a common sight on most Ontario farms. Unfortunately, chainsaw ac- cidents are also all too common. Chainsaws should only be used by 'experienced people. Chainsaws should be kept in good mechanical condition. The chain's cutting edges should always be sharp and adjusted to the proper 'tension. When cutting, make sure you have a firm grip on the saw and both feet securely on the ground. Respect a chainsaw in the same manner as any other type of potentially hazardous farm equip- ment. "f)0 IT OUR WAY - IT WON'T HURT", This has been a message from the Farm Safety Association: Farm Accident Costs Rise The cost of the average farm accident has risen dramatically in the last few years. �Three years ago the average lost -time in- jury would probably cost $2200; today the cost of the average lost -time injury would probably exceed $3800. Hospital and medical expenses, property damage, down- time and product loss are just some of the items associated with all farm accidents. If you are a farmer who is serious about cut- ting costs, take a look at your accident record. "DO IT OUR WAY - IT WON'T HURT'. This has been a message from the Farm Safety Association. Council will meet with the Lions Club on the project, and with their approval, work may begin in the spring. Councillor Lloyd Sippel questioned the need of .a municipal dumping station. He noted, "I've camped for 10 years and have never used a municipal dumping station." He noted that all campgrounds have their own dumping stations. Other councillors felt that the dumping station in Blyth would particularly be beneficial to the many campers who visit Blyth for the annual thresher's reunion and the summer dog show. Trees for sale Wood from trees cut in Blyth will be tendered for sale. Council is seeking bids on the wood on a per tree basis. Money, generated from the wood sales will be put towards to cost of replacing trees. Council approved the tendering project on a suggestion from Councillor Bill Manning. He asked council, "We have a,saleable pro- duct, why aren't we doing something about it?" According to • Councillor Manning's estimates, some 50 homes in Blyth burn wood. If each of those buys an average of four cords of . wood at $30 a cord, that amounts to $6,000, a year. He proposed that by selling wood from Blyth's downed trees, the village could profit. BACHERT MEATS Call us for your custom slaughtering needs SLAUGHTER DAY TUESDAY 'For your freezer, sides of Beef, .Pork, Lamb or Veal NVe specialize in home cured meats and old fashioned country style pork sausage, no fillers added Ail meat Gov't Inspected mileO8st 887-9328 of Walton Peace theme of eeti BLYTH - Ruby Philp and Molly Grant conducted the worship service at the November 14 meeting of the Blyth UCW Sunshine Unit which 26 attended. Their table decorations - a cross, a poppy and the word `Peace' signified the theme. The third presentation on Canada's In- dians was given by Myrtle Vodden, who said Indians had difficulties with the early fur traders; with the English and French in two wars and later with newcomers who tried to make them live like Europeans. Problems still exist today, especially with land claims. Mary Walden . collected Sunshine Bags and gave the present location of the travell- ing aprons. One had gone as far as Owen Sound by mistake. The total money sewn in- to the pock'ets.of the aprons will be divulged at the December meeting. Mary Walden also read amusing rhyming verses composed in the 1920's by mothers of past and present UCW. These described the methods each used to raise her talent money which was the mighty sum of $1 from each lady in the Westfield Church. Treasurer Marj East's report on the Harvest Bonanza's' success was a pleasure to hear. Prevention work awarded WINGHAM - Holly Keil has received an Ontario Crime Prevention Award by Solicitor General Kenneth Keyes. The presentation was made at a crime - prevention seminar at London, one of 10 held across the province based upon "Youth and the Law" and in honor of Crime Preven- tion Week. Mrs. Keil was nominated for the award by the Wingham town police in recognition of the significant contribution she has made to the rural community through her "street - proofing" seminar. Mrs. Keil admitted to being surprised, but honored to be an award recipient. She said it is a good feeling to get recognition, but she is even more pleased with the response she and her husband Bill have received as a result of their street -proofing seminars. Since their first seminar one year ago, the Keils have found themselves with up to two workshops per week and have made presen- tations in Huron, Bruce and Grey Counties. They have addressed nurses, church groups, high school ,students' and teachers, on the real problems of sexual abuse of children and how to prevent that abuse by street -proofing. The biggest fallacy they have encountered is among people who believe that sexual abuse of children is a "city problem". However it does occur in . rural com- munities, she said and the number of calls for help Mrs. Keil has received over the past year attests to the sad fact.. The Keils have bookings for talks right up to the next September and will continue op their busy schedule for as longas people want to listen and are interested and that in- terest is showing no sign of waning. CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1985—Page 7 A TRIP FOR TWO y TO ENTER: 3 DAYS, 4 NIGHTS Minimum $2 00 purchase necessary Only one entry per purchase. Print your name and address and phone number on the back of each cash register tape and deposit in the box in participating stores displaying the Las Vegas poster. VIN °"E 10 PRIZES OF 2500 SEAFORTH �F SEAFORTH BONUS BUCKS 2 DRAWS MADE SATURDAY NOV. 1b, 23, 30, DEC. 7, 14 SHOP SEAFORTH FOR SERVICE -SAVINGS -SELECTION W OU'S Opcn Monday, Tuesday and Saturday 9:30-6 pm Wednesday. Thursday and Friday 9:30-9 pm MY SINCERE THANKS to those people in Hullett Township for your support in the election on November 12. Also thanks to those people who assisted with my campaign for councillor. DOUGLAS BELL 6195 IN Insurance Agents... before you renew your client's employee -group health and dental benefits plan, ask me for information on a Blue Cross program. Your client will be glad you did. For details contact Brian Dalton 371 Oufferin Avenue London, Ontario N60 1Z5 (519)439.0136 O iV TARIO LU We are inviting you to a Pre -Christmas Party ...at The Saga November 22nd & 23rd ...loin us for some Christmas nostalgia. Come in and browse and enlay hot mulled cider and homemade goodies. ...our store is chock full of wonderful gifts for all the family. 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