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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News-Record, 1987-01-28, Page 6Page 6—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 1987 Blyth Standard Snow soccer was the name of the game when these Hullett Central School students got together for a game in the fresh fallen snow during recesss on January 26. ( David Emslie photo) Tourism brochure By David Emslie BLYTH - Council here Was approached by two local merchants during their January 13 meeting, requesting the village's support in producing a tourism brochure. "What we're going to do is make a brochure on Blyth," said Elaine Scrimgeour. Bev Elliott added, "There are 12 merchants involved, and we just wondered if the village wants to do the front cover." The merchants will be putting out 5,000 smaller brochures that will be sent out with Blyth Summer Theatre tickets, as well as 12,000 larger versions which will be placed in tourist information booths. "The theatre has good locations for their brochures, and they said they'd take ours along and put them with theirs," noted Mrs. Elliott. The two merchants also brought up the possibility of a booth in Blyth. "It's funny, there are still people that come to Blyth and they don't know there's a theatre and a leather mill," Mrs. Scrimgeour pointed out. Mrs. Elliott added, "Or bed and breakfast. They'd stay if they had somewhere to go. A tourist information booth would be helpful." Later in the meeting, council discussed the proposition. Councillor Bill Howson noted, "I think Blyth has been lacking a business improvement association for a number of years. It's good to see someone taking action; taking thebull by the horns." Council agreed with his sentiments, and iMz For students who will be attending.... HULLETT CENTRAL PUBLIC SCHOOL in September 1987 will be held on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, '1987 Please call the school at 523-4201 before January 30, 1987 to register the Hahne of your child and receive an appointment time for formal registration on February 6. Parents ore asked to provide proof of birth date, confirmation of property tax designation, lot and concession number, and an OHIP number. • 1985 PONTIAC PARISIENNE 4 DR. STATIONWAGON 1985 PONTIAC PARISIENNE, 4 door, air conditioning. 1984 BUICK PARK AVENUE, 4 door, loaded. 1983 FORT) CROWN VICTORIA 1982 (NC -SUBURBAN SIERRA CLASSIC 1982 ('HEV 12 TON. 6 cylinder, automatic. 1982 FORD F-150 SUPER ('AB 1982 CUTLASS SUPREME BROUGHAM, 4 door, air. 1981 DATSUN WAGON 1979 CUTLASS STATIONWAGON 1979 FORD LTD 11, 4 door 1979 OLDS REGENCY 98, 4 door, loaded. HARD RED WHEAT PRODUCTION SEMINAR Sponsored by C & M SEEDS in association with crop health product companies. MONDAY, FEB. 9 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. SEAFORTH & DISTRICT COMMUNITY CENTRES Registration Fee — $5.00 For more information call 343-2126 Storm causes in the works moved to pay one-fifth of the cost of the brochure, $340, to pay for the front cover. "What I like about this is that we as a village council are showing support. We're getting the word out this way, and pro- moting the town," said Reeve Albert Wasson. "I think the important thing is that council is showingthese people they are behind them." BacPac In other business, the village's auditor, Bill Vodden, was at the meeting to discuss a basic accounting package (BacPac) with council. Whether or not this municipal bookkeep- ing system is implemented in Blyth will de- pend on a grant from the ministry of municipal affairs, Mr. Vodden explained. "The standard cost to all municipalities is $5,000; it requires a lot of time and equip- ment," he noted. Councillor Howson brought up the ques- tion of ongoing costs after the system is in place. "The system should be in place by the end of 1987, any costs afterwards would be minimal," Mr. Vodden replied. The question of whether the system would make the accountants job easier was also raised. Mr. Vodden pointed out, "Maybe a little bit, but the main advantage is council has an ongoing report; there is better repor- ting to council." Council passed the motion to have Mr. Vodden apply for the available grant to im- plement the system. cancellations but events rescheduled BLYTH - The storm last Friday caused many cancellations of school activities. A visit from the Central Huron Secondary School band was postponed until January 29. The hot dog day will be held January 30. Grade 4 students will be the hosts. The boys' volleyball team will travel to St. Joseph's Separate School Invitational Tour- nament on January 31. Four other local schools will be participating in this tournament. On January 28, the boys' volleyball team will play the East Wawanosh boys' team in Belgrave at noon hour. These events enable the students to prac- tise their skills and meet other students from surrounding schools at the same time. At 9:15 a.m. on January 29, Grade Five will hold their assembly in the school gym. Parents and grandparents are welcome to attend. Coarse:Selection By Amber Gelwicks The time has come again. This month the Grade 8 students are selecting their courses for their first year at high school. To help them make their choices, a tour of classrooms and a presentation by the guidance counsellor and principal will be held at both the Wingham and Clinton Schools: The parent -student orientation night for Central Huron Secondary School will be held January 28. Parents and students already attended a special night at F.E. Madill. Hopefully with this help, the correct eight courses will be chosen. Volleyball at Belgrave By Sarah Allan On January 22 the Blyth girls' volleyball team was invited to play at East Wawanosh Public School. Blyth won five out of five games. Members of the team were, Tamara Bearss, Tammy Medd, Angie Hesch, Sarah Allan, Heidi Scrimgeour, Donna Lynn Armstrong, and Laurie Wharton. „ By Tammi Medd Invitational Tournament On .January 17 the Blyth Girls' Volleyball Team played in an invitational tournament The i3ecir Truth Fire levels Hullett barn HULLETT TWP - Blyth fire fighters were called out to an early morning fir6 on Con- cession 11 here on January 21. Deputy Fire Chief Jim Howson explained that the fire fighters got the call to put out the fire at Bob Hillis' barn"at 12:38 a.m. He said that by the time they arrived, "The barn was down, it was all laying down. It had been going for a good hour probably." He added that it was a good sized barn and inside were a 'few .sows, market pigs and cattle. Because of a strong wind blowing that night the fire fighters stayed at the fire to make sure the flames did not spread to the house. "We were there for four hours probably. We just kept pouring water on it untill it burnt out," Mr. Howson explained. No damage estimates or probable cause were available involving six teams at St. Josephs school in Clinton. The Blyth girls won the first game against St. Mary's of Goderich, lost their second game against Clinton and District Christian School and won their play-off game against St. Mary's. This put them in third place overall. The members of the Blyth team were Tamara Bearss, Leah Richmond, Tabatha Montgomery, Rhonda Stadelmann, Laurie Wharton, Donna Lynn Armstrong, Heidi Scrimgeour, Julie Bromley, and Tammi Medd. Their coach is Mr. G. Yeats. It Finally Stormed By Stephanie Lentz and Chrystal Cucksey On January 23, school in Blyth was cancelled due to the storm. Students have interviewed people about what they did on the day of the storm! Lee Ann Riley said, "I watched TV. I went outside and made snowmen. I went sledding on total ice, then I stayed in and colored in the new coloring books I got for Christmas and also played with my toys. Tony Richmond said, "I went outside and threw snowballs at my sister and went sled- ding. I colored in the eoloring books I got for Christmas and I watched TV. Zoey Onn said, " I stayed inside watching TV, colored, roller skated on the floor, and went outside tobogganing. Shawna Walker said, "I helped mom shovel, played outside, went tobogganing, then went inside and drank hot chocolate. Then I played with my toys. Craig Empey said, "I stayed inside and watched TV and slept most of the day because I was sick. THE BLYTH STANDARD 1317SIN DIR CT )R,r Robert Worsell Plumbing Heating Sales R Service Box 68, Auburn 526-7597 H.T. DALE SEPTIC TANK PUMPING SERA ICE CLINTON PHONE 482-3320 or 527-0284 GENERAL J. Richard Elliott (519) 523-9725 1 LIFE R. 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Hullett is among one of two municipalities receiving a total of $80,000 in provincial OHRP funding announced today, Mr. Curl- ing said. Administered by municipalities, the pro- gram assists homeowners to upgrade their homes, with the emphasis on faulty struc- tural and sanitary conditions, and on plumb- ing, insulation, heating and electrical systems. Loans of up to $7,500 are made available to eligible owner -occupants who wish to bring their homes up to standard: A portion of a loan may be forgiven, depending on the reci- pient's income. Interest rates range from zero to ten per cent, again depending on income. Physically -disabled relatives living per- manently with them, may qualify for loans of up to $9,500. This special maximum loan recognizes the extra costs involved in alterations that make homes more accessi- ble inside and outside. For applicants, the maximum annual qualifying income, after allowable deduc- tions are made, is $20,000. Since 1976, Hullett has received $139,000 in grants which have helped upgrade 44 homes. OHRP benefits are available to owner - occupants in all municipalities which have adopted minimum housing standards bylaws or resolutions establishing stan- dards, and have decided to take part in the program. In communities without municipal boundaries, OHRP is ad- ministered by the Ministry of Housing in conjunction with the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines. OHRP is one of the province's rehabilita- tion initiatives designed to help conserve housing. How they scored at Blyth euchre BLYTH - There were 11 tables of euchre being played at the memorial hall on .January 26. Vietta Hoggart had the high score for the ladies and Wilfred Shortreed was the winner for the men. The low score winner for the ladies was Margaret Nesbitt, and Lillian I,eatherland, playing as a man, was the other winner. 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