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By Shelley McPhee Heist
BLYTH-The Huron Pioneer and
Threshers' Hobby Association is looking at a
five year plan to make improvements to the
local park at the Blyth Community Centre.
Bill Vincent and Carmen Craig, represen-
tatives of the Threshers' Association met
with village council members on October 14
to outline their nine point plan.
Association members have determined
that the first priority item for consideration
is the repair of the fence bottom along the
west boundary of the existing park proper-
ty. The next item for improvement is the
development of a loading ramp at the
southwest corner of the park.
The association is also looking to create a
new exit from the southeast corner of the
park onto Gypsy Lane. The existing exit is
located too close to the fire hydrant and is
sloped too steeply to adequately facilitate
the tractor -trailer trucks that use the en-
tranceway at the time of the thresher
reunion.
Mr. Vincent told council that a new exit, to
be situated some 100 feet from the present
one, would avoid the sharp turn that tractor -
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trailers are presently forced to make from
the south track.
Reeve Albert Wasson noted the concerns,
but also advised that a dangerous traffic
situation could exist for vehicles travelling
over the hill on Gypsy Lane and meeting
trucks coming out of the exit. It was sug-
gested that "trucks turning" signs could be
erected to warn of this hazardous area.
In connection with the new exit the
association is also recommending im-
provements to the south end of the track
with additional gravelling. Mr. Vincent
noted to council, "The track's not in good
shape for use by heavy trucks."
The thresher association also hopes to
develop a new section of land that has been
recently purchased by the municipality
from Murray Siertsema. The property has
had severance permission from the Huron
County Land Committee with a 30 day ap-
peal period. This period ends on October 25.
When the land deal closes, the thresher
association hopes to proceed with work to
make the area into an additional parking
lot. Mr. Vincent and Mr. Craig told council
that the northwest section of the property
must he regraded and levelled to facilitate
the parking of trailers. A tree line planting
around the new boundary to the north and
the west is also under consideration. Mr.
Craig noted, "The idea is to establish lines
and to do it without a fence that needs to be
maintained.
Also on the agenda is the westerly expan-
sion of the arena parking lot, with the
relocation and expansion of the hydro ser-
vice. Increased usage of the electrical ser-
vice is putting an overdemand on the ex-
isting supply. As well, the hydro service, as
Mr. Vincent noted, "is sitting there like a
sore thumb" in its present location.
Further plans call for the installation of a
cement floor in the steel shed and im-
provements to the inside track.
The association hopes to begin work on the
park improvements this fall in preparation
for next September's threshing reunion.
Association members also hope that the
municipality will be able to apply for
government funding to help finance the
work.
"If there are grants available the work
can progress at a more rapid rate." Mr.
Craig noted.
monument for Blyth Public
BLYTH - On October 18, Paul Yanchus of
Blyth built a monument in the corner of the
school lot. It was half paid for by the school
board with the rest of the funds coming from
school fund-raising activities. The stone that
was above the door in the old school now has
its place in the monument, surrounded by
angelstone. The original bell is also on
display at the top of the monument. To top
off the effect, a flower bed is to be planted at
the base of the monument.- By Kelly Cook.
Cross Country
by David Hessels and
Kevin Souch
On October 22, Hullet School held a cross-
country meet. It was a beautiful day, and
the students enjoyed the fresh air. Blyth
Midget girls won the pennant for their divi-
sion with a total of 16 points. The members
of this division are: Stephanie Lentz, se-
cond; Jodee Medd, fourth; Amber
Gelwicks, 10th; Marie Cronyn, llth; Kim
Ferguson and Kim Richmond. The Midget
Boys, placed with Jerrod Button, fourth and
Paul Hessels, 10th.
In the Junior division, Tammi Medd plac-
ed first for girls and for the boys, Kevin
Souch placed sixth and Jason Elliott was
Baptism held
By Betty McCall
WALTON - Greeters Sunday morning at
Duff's United Church were Fred and Heidi
McClure, organist was Margery Huether
and ushers were Graeme Craig, Bill Coutts
and Lavern Godkin.
Sacrament of Baptism was observed
when Rev. Bonnie Lamble baptized the
following babies. David Paul, son of Paul
and Laura Forbes, Denise Renee, daughter
of Bob and Janice Carnochon, Jennifer Han-
na, daughter of Fred and Heidi McClure,
Ashley Monica, daughter of Ranier and Lin-
da Saur.
Announcements on the bulletin were the
ninth. In the Intermediate division, the top included Jack Riddell, MPP and Minister of
girl was Rhonda Stadelmann, 10th and in the Agriculture, and Ross Daly, CFPL farm and
boys' division, the top runner was Chris , business editor. The teachers at Blyth
Mason, 29th. Public School all agreed that it was an infor-
In the senior division - girls: Tabatha mative and enjoyable day.
Montgomery ran ninth and for the boys,
Mike Pawitch ran in first place, with Daryl'
Elliott placing seventh. Amber Gelwicks
Following the gruelling races, freshie was After Halloween, G want to see everyone
served to the runners. Congratulations to back at safe in one piece. Hereon
everyone on the school team for being such arec a few schoolty rules andto follow:
good competitors and to Mrs. Bettye and . Weare brightly colored costumes and use
Mr. Yeats, the coaches for their interest and 1tape or paint that will glow in the dark so
excellent training. that cars can see you better.
Professional Bailey, Sara h Day 2. An adult should accompany younger
By Lori Chrystal Sarah Allan children. Older kids should walk in groups.
and ,the teachers iny 3. Always carry a flashlight so that you can
On October 24, all Huron see in the dark.
County primary schools attended a profes-
sional development day called "Agriculture 4. Let a parent check your treats befpre you
and Education: Growing Together". This eat anything.
event was held in Exeter. It was planned by 5. Never go inside a strange house, apart -
the Professional Development Committee to ment or car!
make teachers more aware of agriculture 6. Never zig-zag across the street.
and the ways of using agricultural themes in 7. Wear a short costume so you don't trip.
classroom activities. 8. Don't soap or wax windows because it is a
There were displays available from lot of work to clean it off.
various community groups who also provid- If you follow these rules, everyone will
ed free samples of "munchies". Speakers have a safe and happy Halloween.
Have A Safe Halloween
By Stephanie Lentz and
Council discusses
HULLETT TWP - Council here held a
Court of, Revision regarding the Jenkins
Drain during their meeting on October 7.
Following the closing of the Court of Revi-
sion council passed a bylaw to provide for a
drainage works in the Township of Hullett
and for borrowing on the credit of the
municipality in the amount of $56,900 for
completing the same.
Council then opened tenders for the
Jenkins Drain, and accepted the tender of
CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1986—Page 7
at Duf'f's United Church
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youth groups to meet at night in Bluevale;
Junior choir practice this Thursday is 4:15 -
5:15; Walton Board meeting at the home of
Ken and Leona McDonald on November 2;
October 31 is the tea and bazaar T t Bluevale Duff's
United Church; Turkey supe at
United on November 5; The community
Remembrance Day Service is to be held at
Duff's Uni d, Walton, on November 11.
Wlan Casserole Euchre -
This Thursday evening the Walton
Women's Institute are starting euchre for`""
the winter season with a casserole lunch at 7
p.m. prior to the euchre. Everyone is
welcome.
Jenkins Drain
Hodgins and Hayter Limited of $37,435.20 for
the closed portion of the drain. For the open
portion of the drain the tender of $3,170 from
Robert Nicholson Construction Limited was
accepted.
Tenders for snowplowing in the northwest
part of the township were also opened at the
meeting. Council moved to accept the
tender from Radford Construction for
snowplowing at a cost of $41 per hour plus
$15 per day standby.
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About People
Jack Webster has recently returned to Ed-
monton, Alberta after visiting relatives and
friends in Lucknow, Clinton and Walton
areas.
Heather McGavin, who is attending school
in St. Thomas, was home for the weekend
and with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Neil
McGavin.
Mr. and Mrs. Stan Achilles of Hearst
visited : wutk .Mr. s. 'R,ouy. ,Achilles
dver'ttie ttieekiehd. OMAN. Jt d}hEtnmrich,
.Mamie and Katie, Ruth Thames and' Aaron'
Jantzi were supper guests with Evelyn Holt
Sunday evening.
Blaine Marks' son of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson
Marks participated in the Fiddlers Jam-
boree Sunday afternoon at the Seaforth
Community Centre. It was sponsored by The
Van Egmond Foundation. Several people
from this area attended the annual event.
Bantam Girls Celebrate
The Walton Bantam Girls ball team were
entertained by their coaches, Darlene
Wilson and assistant coach Cheryl Ryan in
the Walton Hall on Sunday afternoon.
Several games were enjoyed during the
afternoon followed by a potluck supper.
Most valuable player chosen for the year
was Sherry Hoegy and the most improved
player was Cathy Williamson.
Dr. Art Steed talked to Mrs. Cooke's Grade 6 class at Hullett Central School about drugs.
The class is studying their effects and Dr. Steed was on hand to offer some more informa-
tion. Here, Dr. Steed explains"howa person's stomach is pumped. Looking on is Shawn
Rutledge. ( Anne Narejko photo)
Hullett Central wins meet
HULLETT TWP. - On "October 22nd the
annual cross-country meet took place at
Hullett Central School. Seven schools from
the area participated. Later on in the day it
was discovered that Hullett won for the
eighth year in a row, although there was
very stiff competition from the other
schools.
In the eight races that were held, Hullett
had two individual champions. They were
Kara -Lee Potter from Grade 7 and Karen
Plunkett from Grade 8. This is Kara -Lee's
second time winning first and Karen has
won four years in a row.
The school also had many other' outstan-
ding performances. These people placed in
the top 10 in their races. Sara Lyons - se-
cond; Lisa Kennedy, Scott Vodden - third;
Tony Vanderlei - fourth; Tom Nott - fifth;
Lindsay Anderson - sixth; Joanne Wilts,
Paul Beureman - seventh; Jamie Riley,
Shane Taylor eighth; Ted Vanderlei,.Ker-
rie Szusz, Shawn Hakkers - ninth; Cris Ken-
nedy, David Workema - tenth.
Each race had about 35 runners com-
peting. The cross-country team would like to
thank Mr. Talbot for being an encouraging
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coach, Mrs. Madill for providing cool drinks
for the tired runners, Mr. Adams for letting
them use his field for part of the race and to
many of the Grade 7 students for acting as ,
race officials.
Health Fair
On October 23 the Grade six. seven and
eight classes went to the Huron County
Health Fair. There, they learned about their
health and did many activities dealing with
it.
Also this week the Grade 3 class went to
the T.B. Allen Mill for their Social Studies
class. They will also be going~to Professor
W. Andrew's farm. There, they will be going
on an ecology hike to learn about trees.
Although the school only goes up to Grade
8, Lori Brandon is here from Grade 11. She
is here on a co-op program from Clinton
High School. She is here every nther day un-
til noon and helps Mrs. Bosman with her dai-
ly work. _ --
Finally, to end the week; students -bad a
P.D. day on Friday. While the students had
the day off, the teachers were meeting at thv
Exeter School. Their theme was Agriculture
and Education.
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