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The Citizen, 1990-10-31, Page 34Top earners Skaters earning the most money in pledgesfor the Blyth Minor Hockey, Ringette, Figure Skating and Power Skating clubs’ skate-a-thon were awarded prizes Saturday after completing the event. Winners were: (front row, left to right) Chris Bromley, first for boys; Tyler Stewart, third; Christine Lapp, first for girls; Amanda Hanna, tied for third for girls; (back) Jeremy VanAmersfoort, second; Melissa Hanna, third and Kim Ferguson, second. Blyth Skate-a-thon raises $1900 Seventy-two enthusiastic skaters registered for the Skate-a-thon held on October 27 at the Blyth Arena. The skate-a-thon raised approx­ imately $1,900 to complete pay­ ment of the new flooring at the arena and fundraising for the Blyth Minor Hockey, Ringette, Figure Skating and Power Skating clubs. The final total will be tallied after the pledges have been turned in on Nov. 3 from 10 a.m. - 12 noon at the arena. For the second year, five-year- old Leanne Vincent was the winner with a total of $44.00. Sisters, five-year-old Candice and three- year-old Amanda Bearss each had $27.50 in pledges, to take second and third place for the girls seven and under. Ryan Lee topped the boys, seven and under raising $69 in pledges. Steven Van Amersfoort was second Cream Producers against extending conversion program with $61.25 and Adam Anderson had $38 for third prize. Over seven years top girl was Christine Lapp also a second time winner with $67. Kim Ferguson had $56 in pledges and Amanda and Melissa Hanna each had $53 to tie for third place. Chris Bromley topped the boys over seven with $50.50 in pledges. A close second was Jeremy Van Amersfoort with $50 and Tyler Stewart won third prize with $47.98. Three cheers should go to each child that skated, because they took the time to collect pledges and skate to support their clubs and arena. Many smiling skaters left the arena with door prizes donated by local businesses and the Blyth Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Prizes were also awarded for games and races held throughout the day. Each skater received juice, treats, apples, pop and chips to keep up their energy. The 1990 Skate-a-thon was a huge success thanks to the com­ munity and parent support given to the organizers of this event. Blyth supports lighting project Blyth Village Council gave its blessing Oct. 23 to the beginning of a fund to replace the lights at the main arena ball diamond. Jane and Marylou Anderson of the Blyth Ladies Fastball team appeared before council to discuss the matter. They had delivered to the village the proceeds of a co-ed slo-pitch tournament held this sum­ mer. They had hoped, they said, to put the $2,500 toward the replace­ ment of the bulbs (at $300 apiece) on the towers at the ball diamond. They had been advised by an electrician, however, that the whole light should be replaced atop each tower and that if that was taking place, the towers should really be replaced and rewired. Each new tower and light would cost more than $5,000 for a total of more than $30,000. Reeve Albert Wasson asked the women how they planned to tackle the project, spending a little at a time or saving their money to undertake the whole project. Jane Anderson said they had hoped to be able to replace at least one light this year. Marylou Anderson said the team hopes to hold another ball tournament next year. They won­ dered if any grants were available. Reeve Wasson said the funds available under the present PRIDE grant are committed so the village wouldn’t be able to help under that program. Councillor Dave Lee sug­ gested the group save its money for now and hope that in the future some sort of grant would be available to make the money stretch further. If they spend money on part of the project now it wouldn’t be available for matching funds in the future, he pointed out. BEAT THE G.S.T. As of Jan. 1/91 The Citizen will be forced to collect the new Federal Government Goods & Services Tax on any new subscriptions or renewals... Therefore we recom­ mend to our faithful readers that you RENEW TODAY 1 FULL YEAR G.S.T. FREE’TIL DEC. 31 $19.* 2 FULL YEARS G.S.T. FREE’TIL DEC. 31 $38.* Special Note: Readers outside Canada pay only $40.* fora one year renewal. No G.S.T. will be charged on subscrip­ tions outside Canada. Don't wait for your Renewal Notice... SUBSCRIBE TODAY Huron County Cream Producers are against continuing the program that allows cream producers to convert their cream quota to milk quota once the current program has run out. At the annual meeting of the Huron Cream Producers in Bel­ grave Oct. 22, the 25 producers present voted unanimously against extending the conversion program once it ends in two years. 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