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Hiker puzzled by Disappointing turnout for
Concerns about G2G Decoration Day service
Dear Editor:
As an avid Hiker I am puz-
zled by most of the concerns
expressed by the Huron County
Federation of Agriculture and
adjacent landowners.
Over the years I have walked
the old rail bed between Blyth
and Goderich. On the section
between the East side of the
Maitland River and Blyth, it has
obviously b een verywellused
shown by two distinct -tracks
withoutvegetation. Therefore I
am puzzled bywhythe use by
hikers should be a great con-
cem when there was no evi-
dence of concem from the
current mostlyvehicle users.
As far as biosecurity the only
place I am very aware of this as
a concem is the property at the
comer of Sharpes Creek Line
and Bishops Road where the
propertyis veryclearly marked
Bio Security Hazard keep out, I
have not ever noticed any simi-
lar posting along the old rail
bed.
Hikers are generally environ-
mentally responsible and for
the few who discard garbage
along a trail there are usually
many more who are more
inclined to pickup the garbage.
I am nota farmer and afraid I
do not understand how a hiker
will increase weed and pest
control for the adjacent prop-
erty. On the current GART sec-
tion the grass is regularly
mowed while on the section
beyond the river to Blyth I have
not noticed any such cutting
down of grass and weeds.
I am confident that in the few
places with livestock that fences
can be erected to solve any ani-
mal problem, although again, I
have not noticed anylivestock
or fences in the parts I have
walked.
Patrick Capper
Clinton
Dear Editor:
I attended the Decora-
tion Day service at 7 p.m.
on June 10 at the Clinton
cemetery.
This event is to honour
all of our veterans of past
wars. The service consists
of a brief 10 minute cere-
mony and the placing of a
wreath beneath our flag.
The pipe band, two clergy
members and the legion
members take their time
to attend. There were five
spectators, including
myself who attended.
The legion placed an ad
in the paper and the News
Record wrote a column to
promote the service. It is
disappointing considering
what the legion does for
the community, e.g. fund-
raising and sponsoring
sports teams, etc.
I also think our veterans
past and present would
wish that more people
could take 30 -minutes of
their time to remember
them.
This ceremony is an
opportunity in June to
honour the men and
women who have served
our country, especially if
you can't attend on
November 11.
Perhaps more of the
community could show
our appreciation next year.
A grateful son of a
veteran,
Kevin Dutot,
Brucefield
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From the archives
15 Years Ago
• The Millennium Building was added
to Millennium Park in Clinton by the
Clinton Kinsmen and the Millennium
Committee. The idea came about as a
way to provide hydro and water for
events held downtown Clinton. It was
completely funded and built by the
Kinsmen.
• "They really took in on themselves,
it has so great for us," said Carol Mitchell,
chairperson of the committee at the
time.
• Parents and children celebrated
Vanastra Community School before it
closed on June 29, 2000. The decision
to close the school was made by
Avon -Maitland School District Board
after much debate. Most students
ended up at Huron Centennial School
near Brucefield. The future of the
building remained undetermined at
that time. The building was originally
opened in 1951 as a school for CFB
Clinton, then as a location for Cones-
toga College in 1978 and then as
Vanastra Public School and Vanastra
Community School.
25 Years Ago
• Over 100 entries participated in the
Blyth Rutabaga Festival parade. Ruta-
baga themes floats, live bands perform-
ing rutabaga songs, real life rutabagas
walked the parade route and shriners
all participated in the event.
■ Clinton Mayor John Cochrane rec-
ognized local historian, Doris Batkin, in
appreciation of the time Batkin spent
looking into the history of the town.
Batkin was instrumental in publishing
the history book on the town for the
Clinton Centennial back in 1975.
35 Years Ago
• An area musical group, Star Trex,
released an album called Star-Trex Gol-
drush. The group was made up of Rex
Johnston, Sharon Johnston, Larry John-
ston and Randy Lawson.
• The Clinton Kinsmen Raceway
started its llth season.
• Clinton faced another doctor
shortage. A doctor had started to prac-
tice but left after only six months. One
of the problems of securing a doctor
was that there was a lack of proper
facilities.
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