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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1987-09-23, Page 6Page 6--CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, SEPTI MBI;:Ft 23, 1987 Blyth Standard Last week was Legion Week, and to help mark the occasion, an open house was held at the Blyth Legion. Stopping by for some snacks were Bert Daer and Bernice Pierce, past president of the auxiliary. Serving the guests were (left), Janice Henry, auxiliary' presi- dent, and Mary Lou Stewart, youth chairperson of the Legion. (Anne Narejko photo) Blyth United to host Harvest Bonanza again BI,Y'1'H - Epinal plans have been made for the Blyth UCW Harvest Bonanza scheduled for October 21-24. Once again the Bonanza features a used clothing sale, bazaar and silent auction. On the last clay of the clothing sale a 4 p.m. madness sale will be held. A popular item at the bazaar once again will be Mary Hoorrard's cream puffs, sold from the puff and cup booth. Crafts, baking and plants will ; ;lin 1S' in 1100d sllnnly The silent ,uit•tion run:, tor the full four day's, giving rt t'r, one a chance to get a start on their Christmas Shopping 1 if your bid is high enough,. The silent auction items will be on display in Webster's Clothing Store from October 13-17. For the kids, there will be a fish pond. For bagains and fun come to the Harvest Bonanza. 'i'HERE'S MORE TO SELLING A HOUSE THAN .., ... IN THE NEWSPAPER 1 tot tog Ihr ur•r•I. of tieptrnther 21.1 lu'_'7th. 1 I''\'I 1 11 1 _'1 olIirr. nrru..l';Inndtr Mill b,• hit • 111{4 1111.1.111111,11411 Ir,il t•\ plowing to the public 1, _'I ,1.1,, of ho„ I,,.t.11 ,1 h3n,• 1111(1 there's moth mol, than put sow , .ign on the lawn, an .ire in Ow nl'o.p.Iper .111,1,1 ,111in* for the phone to roil.; 1 1.-‘. ! 1 1(1 -'I i..m anthnril:‘ 1111 the .111114'4 t +r, ol4nvrd I,, Ihr l ,In,diun tool .1n11•rilnn !whit, :1. the larg..l 1-4•,I1.1tre urgnniialion in Ihr „orld. 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The following is a list of contestants who displayed their talents and carne out winners: Step Dance Classes: 9 years and under - Reel only - 1. Andrea Harvey, Goderich, 2. Jason Dalton, Londesboro, 3. • Jennifer Szusz, Londesboro. 12 years and under - Old Tyme Reel 1. Sheri Taylor, Londesboro, 2. Nancy Lobb, RR 2 Clinton, 3. Kerri Szusz, I;ondesboro. 12 years and under: Clog, Jig, Reel - 1. Chad Wolfe, Kitchener, 2. Leanne Storey, Woodstock, 3. Rhonda Howatt, Blyth., ()pen - 1. Sherri Good, Goderich. Junior roup (12 and under) - 1. Two Plus One, Wroxeter, 2. Sweet Dreams, Londesboro, 3. We're Three, RR 3 Clinton. :)pen Group - 1. Friends Forever, RR 3 Clin- ton, 2. Entertainment Tonight, RR 3 Clinton. JuJiges: Lela Storey, Seaforth and Nancy Norris, Staffa. Fiddle Classes: 65 years and over - 1. George Gagne, Sombra, 2. Fred Harburn, Cromarty, 3. Joe Boland, Clinton. 16 years and under - 1. Carol Anne MacQuaid, Seaforth, 2. Jessica Weiler, Ariss, 3. Mur ray Perkins, 1)obbington. Intermediate Class 164 years and under 1 - 1. Willis Desjar- dine, Dashwood, 2. Alf Lens, Nottawa, 3. Doug Young, Goderich. Open - 1. MaDonna MacQuaid, Seaforth. 2. Daniel Hawlett, Hamilton, 3. 'Todd Thompson, Petrolia. Oldest Fiddler - Bert MacDonald, Goderich, 187 years 1. Youngest Fiddler - Mathew Johnson, Stratford ( 6 years ). Judges: Karl MacNaugton, Lucan, .Jim Flannagan, 1,ondon. Belt Setting Tractors - Earnie Clubey and' Harold Holland, with D. •'G", 1 minute and 51 seconds. Bag tying - Alvin We , 25.5 seconds. Log Sawing - 14 and under - Greg Garside and Jim Sloan Junior in 10.9 seconds. Over 60 Class - Hardie Young and Harry Wilkins in 8.3 seconds. Men's - John McDermid and Hardie Young for a count of 6.78 sepponds. Ladies - Marilyn Garside and Judy Sloan. 1987 Winners: Wayne Houston Trophy for ter best restored steam engine went to Char Charles Grieves of llderton. Restored Gas Tractors - John Ellacott'Trophy from 1931 to 1950 was won by Wayne McBride, Kippen. "Jack Arthurs Trophy prior to 1931" - Larry Partridge of Monkton was the winner. Restored Antique car was presented by Bill Crawford to the Wingham winner Murray Hall with his 1932 DESTO. John Hallahan Memorial Trophy was presented to Darryl and Carl Searson for Belt setting. Blyth's seasonal card parties will com- mence again on September 28 at 8 p.m. in the Blyth Memorial Hall. Everyone is welcome to attend and order their partner, yet not feel guilty! Quote Of The Week: There's one advantage of being married - you can't make a fool of yourself without knowing about it. reat weather for a fair By Sarah Allan BLYTH - On Tuesday, September 15 students from Brussels, Belgrave and Blyth Public Schools took part in the school fair in Belgrave. They marched in the annual parade. After the fair was opened, many students participated in competitive games or en- joyednooking for their prize-winning entries in the school work, perfect garden vegetables and pet divisions. The prizes for the games were tickets that could be exchanged for money at a special booth. Everyone particularly enjoyed the day this year because the weather was perfect - an unusual happening for Belgrave Fair Da v. FOUR GREAT DAYS SEAF6RTH SEPTEMBER -1' 24, 25, 26, 27 --ert!4Lr. - I\'y Ij,.i Thurs. & Fr. //, ., Sept. 24 & 25 :FALL FAIR',. •exhibits •shows & judging •fair events •parade •carnival '\ Sunday, Sept. 27 CIDERFEST AT THE HISTORIC VAN EGMOND HOUSE! •superb events & exhibits are lined up •ribbon cutting of new centre - building •bring items to put into the "time capsule" to be the 200th anniversary of the Rebellion in 1837 •whole pig roast - days of 1837 Feast ...•#4•44~.04~~4,4,,,,, If you want more information on these events, have ideas or would like to participate, contact the Main Street Canada Office 527-0160, the Fall Fair Board, the BIA or the Van Egmond Foundation. Saturday, Sept. 26 BIA WHEELBARROW DAY Downtown Sale & Promotion! •big sale event (Thurs., Fri. and Sat.) •action on Main Street •flea market, antique sale (Cardno Hall) •bring a wheelbarrow full of stuff you want to sell! •library book sale - upstairs, inside opened 2037 A.D., THE BLYTH STANDARD Diiimarr Jx3,, • PL JM:R-I NG" SERV' a. Robert Worsen Plumbing Heating Sales & Service Box 68, Auburn 526-7597 Clinton.. Views -R IMO m, 11,11« 1,a«o roHI PA r.oto Buying or Selling The Classifieds Can 111111,...0 111. an>, r„c• ,..Q .. Tho ('•„e,l,oll, r 3"......,' rho rb.,nr• Nowa No. nrri 482-3443 Af 482-7741 GENFRAi. ,1. Richard Elliott 13 191 523-9 721 i.IFE R..lohn F',Ilintt 476191.70'23-1323 ELLIOTT iNSU'RANCE BROKERS i.Ti). INSI RANCE iN AL1, BRANCHES E.iahli«lied 1 ° 10 ONT,AHI() NOM 1 HO 319-323-1 9.81 LIVESTOCK MORTALITY INSURANCE OPTOMETRY David Langstaff Ltd. 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Mr. Livermore enjoys seeing children progress and so he decided to be a teacher. He lives just north of Clinton. He enjoys teaching math and PE and also coaches and umpires local sports teams. Mr. Livermore hopes to spend the next several years at Blyth Public School. New Librarian by Debbie Logue Karen Webster is the librarian this year. Mrs. Webster has been a librarian before, and she has had .experience teaching kindergarten for four years. For the last 15 years she has been a supply teacher in several area schools. She is pleased to be at Blyth Public School because she knows several of the students and teachers here and it isn't very far to drive since she lives on a farm near Auburn with her husband, Allan, and two children. Mrs. Webster has made some changes in the library and plans to get more books as well. She enjoys the students and the at- mosphere in the school. Election Fever The halls are abuzz with excitement and the walls are decorated with campaign posters as an election for Student's Council gears up. Students running for treasurer are Karli Yanchus and Jason i,ee; secretary, Rhonda Stadelmann, Michelle Nesbit and Chris Caldwell; vice-president, Laurie Wharton, Debbie Logue, Lisa Bromley and. Erin Bolger; president, Kevin Souch, .Jeff Bromley, Tarrunie Medd and Donna Lynn Armstong. As well, a representative from each Grade 3-8 will be chosen to be a part of the council. The election will be held this week and the outcome will appear in next week's • column. Schools participate in fall fair BELGRAVI•: - The Belgrave, Blyth and Brussels School Fair was officially opened Sept. 15 by Lana 'Thompson, last year's highest point scorer. Dignitaries who marched behind the Brussels Pipe Band in the parade from the United church to the arena, were Don P ;'.len, Agriculture i(epresentative; .John EIlio(t. Board of Education; Ernie Snell, Reeve of East Wawanosli; Bob Grasby. Morris Township Representative; Cousin Clem and President of the Fair, 13rucc Campbell. Ml also brow+'ht greeting to the students, teachers and 1. 'nds. They were followed by the stud( and teachers of Belgrave and Blyth schools and all entrants in the decorated bicycle com- petition. There were over 3000 entries in the fair. Tyler Nixon wins By Mrs. 1.. Stonehouse BE:1,(;RAVh. - Mrs. John Leppington and Sarah of Clinton visited with her mother Agnes Rieman, on September 18. The Cambridge l -'air baby competition was held recently with 86 babies competing. Tyler Nixon. eight months. son of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Nixon, Cambridge, won the seven to 10 month category and was awarded top honors in the boy's division. Belgrave friends extend congratulations to Glen, Karen and Tyler. Douglas Rieman of Kincardine spent September 13 weekend with his mother, Agnes Rieman, and also visited with his brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Bieman and family of R.K. 2 J,ucknow. Etta Cook, of Maitland Manor, Goderich will be observing her 98 birthday September 24. Belgrave neighbors and friends wish to convey their best wishes to Mrs. Cook. Pat Wilkins and Mrs. Karl Veiledal 01 Waterloo were dinner guests at the home of Elizabeth Procter on September 20. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gl ashy attended the 90th birthday of their aunt, Hilda Roberts of Listowel. About 30 relatives and friends en- joyed a turkey dinner at Vines Turkey Roast. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Armstrong of Thorn - dale spent the weekend at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Grasby and also attended the 90th birthday party of their aunt, Hilda Roberts. New faces in Walton The Walton Public School has reopened for the 1987-88 school year. The staff and students extend a warm welcome to the new pupils and their families. Starting Kindergarten are - Catharine Bourne. Amanda Comeau, Alicia Dalton, Melissa Dube, Pamela Elliott, Benjamin Finlayson, Wendy Glauser, Brian Hawks, ,Jillian Houston, Fraz Khan, .Jason Mac- Donald, ,Justin McGuire, Matthew Mc1,ellan, Sandra McNichol, Theresa Pryce, Dennis Rijkhoff, Amy Shortreed, Bradley Shortreed, Christopher Siemon, Bradley Somerville. Grade one - Armand Dube, Grade two - Sherry Power, Tracy Neil, Grade three - Tammy Neil. Staff at Walton Public School includes ,Joan Vandendool - Kindergarten; Barb Elston - Grade one: Della Bennett - Grade two; Shirley Lyon - Grade three: Al Sygrove - Vice-principal, school resource, Physical Education: Gary ,Jewitt - Principal; Sharon Nivins - Teacher's assistant; Karen Carter - Secretary : George and Gloria love - Custo- dians: Frank Stretton - Area Resource. STATUS OF WOMEN The September meeting of the Walton Women's institute was held in the hall on Wednesday evening. Marion Godkin, 1st vice-president opened the meeting. Margery Huether was pianist. A variety of answers were given for the roll call - Name a profession or lifestyle in which women over the years have taken a more major role. Margery Huether introduced the guest speaker ilia Mathers, a teacher from Ex- eter, who spoke on Status of Women. She named a number of interesting fields women are in nowadays, how women can run their own business. She even showed filmstrips. Berva Watson thanked the speaker and presented her with a gift on behalf of the Institute. Helen Craig conducted the business por- tion of the meeting. Margaret Shortreed read the minutes and gave the financial report. She also reported windows, ones that will open, are going to be purchased. Members decided to put a display at the Brussels Fall Fair this week. Delegates were chosen to go to the County Rally in Londesboro on Monday. October 5. Several plan to attend the Guelph Area Convention October 29-30 in Atwood. HOLD LUNCHEON A hot turkey luncheon was served by the Institute ladies on Wednesday, September 16. Over 80 people attended. The next lun- cheon is set for Wednesday, October 21 to start shortly after 11:30 a.m. DESSERT EUCHRE The institute started its euchres off for the season with a dessert euchre on Thursday evening with 32 people present. After sampl- ing the many different desserts, euchre was played upstairs with seven tables in play. Winners were: high lady - Margery Rit- chie; low lady - Mrs. ('has. Boyd; high man • Ted Fothergill, low - Clara Haig ( playing as a man). Most no. 7 on card - Brenda Perrie: lucky chair - Brenda Perrie; most lone hands - Kate Wilson. These euchres continue the third Thursday of the month at fi p.m. with lunch served. The scores for the season will be kept by the secretary and three top prizes will he awarded. BALL ACTIVITIES The Ball Season is almost to a close for the season. The Bantam Boys won the W.O.A. A. Championship against Williamsford. They also won the Tri -County Championship against Brussels last Friday evening. Turn to page 7 •