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The Citizen, 1988-10-12, Page 18PAGE 18. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1988. Stapleton, Bos win awards at GDC! commencement Mary Katherine Stapleton of RR 2, Auburn and Audrey Bos of RR 3, Auburn were among only 20 students to be presented with an Ontario Scholarship at the annual Commencement and Graduation Exercises at Goderich District Collegiate Institute on September 30. Jim Fitzgerald, executive assis­ tant to Huron MPP and Minister of Agriculture Jack Riddell, made the presentations to the students, who must maintain an average of at least 80 per cent in six Grade 13 subjects to win the coveted certifi- cate and the cash award which goes with it. In addition, Miss Stapleton was presented with the GDCI Staff Award in recognition of her outstanding academic achieve­ ment, leadership and participation in extra-curricular activities; with the A. J. Moore Memorial Scholar­ ship for the highest standing in Grade 13; and with the Balfirm Canada Scholarship for the top “All-Around Student” advancing to further education. Miss Bos was the winner of the Frank and Dora Washington Scholarship for most Cranbrook: Compiled by Mrs. Mac Engel. Phone ^87 6645 s deserving GDCI graduate going on to further education in the field of computer science. Laurie Pentland ofRR6, God­ erich, joined Miss Stapleton and Miss Boss in receiving her Secon­ dary School Honour Graduation Diploma at the ceremony; Miss Pentland and her cousin, Mike Pentland of RR 1, Dungannon were the two recipients of the West Wawanosh Mutual Insurance Company Awards, given annuall to GDCI students advancing to furth­ er education in a program of agriculture or related studies. Mike Pentland received his Ontario Secondary School Diploma as did Mary-Anne Franken of RR 2, Auburn and Dave McClinchey of RR 1, Auburn. Miss Franken was alsotherecipientofthe Eastern Star Award, which is given annual­ ly to a Grade 12 student going on to an institution of higher learning; League Bursary as the student who while Mr. McClinchey was the had achieved the highest mark in winner of the Ontario Electrical electricity at the Grade 12 level. Geese say 'welcome' Continued from page 3 Into northern England the hedges were often trimmed, Mary Walden said, and there were board fences butthere were no wire fences in sight. Back in England they visited St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace and took in a show at the London Palladium after standing in the rain for hours to get half-price tickets. They arrived home very tired and as they unloaded their lugg- age, Mary said, a flock of Canada geese flew overhead and they realized how good it was to be home. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Snell and Shane have recently returned from a five day holiday to New York State wherethey visited with Ron and Sandra Snell and family. Places of interest they toured were Letch­ worth State Park, Watkins Glen and Corning Glass Center. Japanese visitor speaks to Wl There was a good attendance of members and visitors at the October W.I. meeting in the Cranbrook Community Centre on Thursday evening. The guest speaker was Mr. Nao Yuki Matsuokai from Japan who is presently teaching school in Wing- ham. He showed slides of his hometown always with the moun­ tains in the background, the school where he teaches, homes, shrines, and many white cars which are greatly favoured in Japan, and answered many questions. Edith Baker and Jennet Locking prepared thesmiles which were presented by Edith and Laura Strickler. The committee served a cup of tea and sandwiches. Gerald Knight visited his broth­ er Rick in Toronto on a recent weekend. John Saxon’s sister, Alice Burt, Local 4-H'ers cash in Continued from page 16 pions in their own classes, Classes III and I. Other class champions were as follows: Class I Steers - Reserve, Gordon Wolfeof RR 1, Dobbington (1120 lbs. at $1.25/lb. to Canada Packers); Class II Steers -Champion, Patti Weber, RR 3, Mildmay(1180lbs., $1.20/lb., Jim Coultes); Reserve, Mandy Farrell, RR2, Ripley (11501b., $1.25/lb. to Slade Insurance); Class III Steers - Reserve, Scott Johnston, RR 2, Bluevaie (1120 lbs., $1.50/lb., Brussels Stockyards); Class IV Steers - Champion, Rhonda Ribey, RR4, Paisley (1310lbs., $1.35/lb., Formosa Mutual Insurance); Re­ serve, Darlene Black, Belgrave (1270 lbs., $1.20/lb., Lucknow Village Market). In Class I Heifers, the champion was Sam Snobelen of RR 1, Ripley (1,000 lbs., $1.30/lb., Cargill Auctions); and the Reserve Cham­ pion was Crosby Devitt, RR 2, Ripley (1,000 lbs., $1.25/lb., Cargill Auctions). Weights, prices and buyers of local 4-H Club animals were as follows: Barb Alexander, Ethel (1250 lbs., $1.20/lb., Alpern Live­ stock); Brian Alexander, Ethel (1200, $1.35/lb., Topnotch - Brus­ sels); Mike Alexander, Ethel (1430 lbs. $1.30/lb., Norwich Packers); Mark Coultes, RR 5, Brussels (1190 lbs., $1.25/lb., OLEX); David Johnston, RR2, Bluevale (1230 lbs., $1.50/lb., McGavin Farm Supply); Brad Robinson, RR 1, Belgrave (1220 lbs., $1.30/lb., Jim Coultes); Renay Taylor, RR 2, Auburn (1250 lbs., $1.25/lb., West Wawanosh Mutual Insurance); Darren Johnston, RR 2, Bluevale (1200 lbs., $1.45/lb., Tri-County Sales Arena). and his mother Mrs. Hilda Saxon, from Toronto, spent a weekend with the Saxons. Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Strickler spent a couple of weeks camping around eastern Ontario, and Al­ gonquin Park. Their trip included a very interesting visit with Mr. and Mrs. Ken Wilbee at Napanee. The autumn leaves were at their best and the countryside was beautiful. Mrs. Mac Engel visited in Stratford with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Clark and all enjoyed a family Thanksgiving at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ron Burdett, Waterloo. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Warby, Hamilton, visited Wilfred and Mrs. Strickler on Thursday. The Canadian Foresters are having a dessert euchre on Friday, Oct. 14at7:30p.m.attheForesters Hall, Kinburn. It is sponsored by the Canadian Foresters Huron District Council. Cranbrook is included in this and euchre follows the dessert. Jr. farmers recognize rural leaders Pork prices still on see-saw Continued from page 16 Seaforth, averaging 1233 lbs., sold for an average price of $86.94, with sales to $88. Seven steers consign­ ed by Ken Eadie of RR 1, Holyrood, averaging 1384 lbs., sold for an average price of $85.36 with sales to $88.25. Ten steers consigned by Peter Dinsmore of Rr 1, Gorrie, averaging 1079 lbs., soldfor an overall price of $84.90 and he had sales to $88. Twenty-two steers consigned by Bluemont Farms of RR 1, Bright, averaging 1191 lbs., sold for an average price of $85.21 with sales to $87.35. Thirteen steers consign­ ed by Michiels Farms of RR 1, Sebringville, averaging 1128 lbs., sold for an overall price of $85.17, with sales to $86.50. Choice exotic heifers sold from $86 to $89 with sales to $95. Good heifers were $82 to $85. A limousin heifer consigned by Geo. Blake of RR 2, Brussels, weighing 1030 lbs., soldfor$95 with his total offering of 20 heifers averaging 1141 lbs., selling for an overall price of $86.40. A black heifer consigned by Murray Mul­ vey of RR 1, Clifford, weighing 1130 lbs., sold for $90.75 with his total, lot of 16 averaging 1115 lbs., selling for an average price of $86.16. A heifer consigned by Doug Fraser of RR 2, Blyth, weighing 1010 lbs., sold for $89.50, with his total offering of 18 heifersaveraging 10171bs., selling for an average price of $82.57. Seventeen white and gold hei­ fers consigned by Lome Hackett of RR 3, Lucknow, averaging 1037 lbs., soldforanaverageprice of $83.87, and he had sales to $88.75. Fifteen heifers consigned by Bruce Corrigan of RR 1, Bluevale, averaging 1140 lbs., sold for an . overall price of $84.61 with sales to $88.60. A gold heifer consigned by Greg Hackett of RR3, Lucknow, weighing 1030 lbs., sold for $88.50 with his total offering of 21 heifers averaging 977 lbs., selling for an average price of $85.14. Choice cows sold from $49 to $55; good cows $45 to 48; canners and cutters, $41 to $44. Twenty to30 lb. pigs traded to a high of 48 cents per lb.; 30 to 40 lb. pigs traded to ahigh of 40 cents per lb.; 40 to50 lb. pigs traded to a high of 39 cents per lb.; 50 to 60 lb. pigs traded to ahigh of 48 cents per lb.; 60 to 70 lb. pigs traded to a high of 51 cents per lb.; 70 to 80 lb. pigs A Walton-area man is among six winners of Rural Leadership Awards presentedby the Huron County Junior Farmers Oct. 3 in Clinton. Neil Dolmage, RR4, Walton was among those honoured at the Agri-Food Week Dinner entitled “Huron County: An Agricultural Leader II”. Mr. Dolmage was recognized for using his exceptional ability and knowledge to help many organiza­ tions and their members. He was the first chairman of the Huron County Beef Improvement Associ­ ation and is presently the secre­ tary-treasurer. He is Zone Director and Secretary-Treasurer of the Ontario Charolais Association. He iscurrently the president of the Seaforth Agricultural Society and was instrumental in organizing the Stan Jackson Hereford Show. He’s a past president of the Seaforth Curling Club and a member of the Foresters. Other winners of the awards were: Robert Broadfoot, RR 1, Brucefield; Allan Carter, RR 4, Clinton; Donald Dodds, RR 1, Seaforth; Ron Douglas, RR 1, Clifford; and Brenda McIntosh, RR 4, Seaforth. The awards were presented by Linda Axtmann, President of the Huron County Junior Farmers and Anne Alton, Provincial Directors of the Junior Farmers. Over half of the turkeys produc­ ed in Ontario weigh-in over 22 pounds. COUNTY APPOINTMENTS NON-COUNTY COUNCILLORS Certain appointments are made each year by the County of Huron to various local boards or committees. For 1989, County appoint­ ments are to be made as follows: HURON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD If interested in being con­ sidered for appointment submit details in writing including telephone num­ ber. Submissions to be received by the undersigned by November 3, 1988. B. G. Hanly, - . Clerk-Administrator County of Huron Court House Square Goderich, Ont. N7A 1M2 CttwfCat, Flice , 2 - 1988 Plymouth Sundance 4 doors 1988 Ford Tempo 4 door 1988 GMC S-15 pickup 1986 Chev 1Z> ton pickup 1986 GMC % ton pickup 1986 Chevette 4 door 1986 Dodge Van 1985Grand Marquis L.S. 4 door Loaded with options. 1984 Olds 98 Regency Brougham, 4 door, loaded with options 1983 Olds 98 Regency Brougham, 4 door, loaded with options 1983 Buick Park Avenue, 4 door Loaded with options 1982 Aries 4 door 1980 Buick 4 door 1977 Buick 4 door, very clean. HAMM’S CAR SALES Blyth 523-4342 Have you considered part-time university study? Have you thought about getting your degree? Have you wondered what is involved? CONSIDER WESTERN Western offers general academic counselling and course selection in your area for both new and prospective students. Visit the session below to answer your questions about your future university study. Tuesday, October25,1988 11:30-1:00p.m. Bruce NuclearTraining Centre, Room 179 4:00-6:00p.m. Kincardine District Secondary School, Room 14 For further information, contact Garry England, [ U WO Ontario Hydro Representative] at [ 519] 368-7031, Tina Clift [UWO Kincardine Representative] at [519] 396-7627 or The University of Western Ontario Faculty of Part-Time and Continuing Education Room 23, Stevenson-Lawson Building London, Ontario. N6A 5B8 [519] 661-3635 NOTICE VILLAGE OF BLYTH MUNICIPAL ELECTORS RE: LAST DAY FOR REVISION APPLICATIONS S.25[3] MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS ACT Please be advised that the last day for making application to revise the Preliminary List of Voters has been determined by the Judicial System to be SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15,1988 and not Monday, October 17, 1988, as previously stated. Therefore the Municipal Office of the Village of Blyth will be open on Saturday, October 15, during normal business hours for the purpose of accepting revisions to the Preliminary List and Nominations for Reeve [1]; Councillor [4]; Public Utilities Commission [3]. Helen R. Grubb Clerk & Returning Officer Village of Blyth.