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The Citizen, 1991-08-28, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 1991. Students break into Madill S.S. ONE YEAR AGO AUGUST 29,1990 The quick action of farmer Jerry Huizinga on the Maitland Block south of Auburn, saved his barn after it was struck by lightning. Blyth firefighters answered the call, but by the time they arrived, Mr. Huizinga had it under control. Author Alice Munro penned the script for the third annual murder mystery at Blyth Festival. Walton Area Sports Club planned its first variety night. Seventy athletes tried out for the Bulls team at the training camp. After the smoke settled the squad had been cut to 35, with 13 of those being returning players. THREE YEARS AGO AUGUST 24,1988 MP Murray Cardiff hosted the 61st annual Huron Plowing Match at his farm on Concession 5-6 of Grey township. Brussels Fair Queen Karla King represented her community at the CNE contest. The 50th anniversary of Walton Hall was celebrated. Cutting the cake were Grey township Reeve Leona Armstrong, Morris Reeve Doug Fraser and McKillop Reeve Marie Hicknell. Cathy McGavin returned from a six week tour of Europe. When E. Wawanosh township met to set its mill rate it was forced to set rates which saw taxes increase by 10.5 percent in total. A major portion of that was due to the requisition of the Huron County Board of Education. Mike Vader, son of Jack and Letter to tjie editor Local people fight hunger THE EDITOR, While starvation and natural dis­ aster afflict millions of people worldwide, residents of Blyth have helped show that Canadian gen­ erosity is not running dry. In 1991 tragedies ranging from the Gulf War to a volcano in the Philippines have drawn heavily on charitable giving. People have begun to talk about donor fatigue, and wonder whether Canadians can really make a difference. Bangladesh, one of the world's most impoverished nations, suf­ fered the most lethal storm of the decade. Il killed over 125,000 peo­ ple. Canadian-funded shelters saved thousands from the cyclone. Food and medical supplies sus­ tained survivors in the chaos after the winds died away. I am glad to report that two Bangladesh children, supported through World Vision Canada by sponsors in the vicinity of Blyth, have survived the recent tragedy. The monthly donations provide food, clothing, education and medicine for the children, as well as helping their communities become self-supporting. Without this help these communities would have been ill-prepared for the cyclone and the casualties in Bangladesh would have been much higher. At a time when Canadian gen­ erosity has been tested, I wish to commend the people in your com­ munity who have shown that good- will is still in good supply, by helping ensure a future for children in Bangladesh. Don Scott President World Vision Canada. Anne Vader, graduated from Cana­ dian Forces Recruit School al C.F.B. Cornwallis, Nova Scotia. Blyth Festival's Young Company voted to turn over the entire pro­ ceeds from their presentation to the Capital Building Fund. The total was $669. FIVE YEARS AGO AUGUST 27,1986 Five people were injured in an accident at Auburn. A car driven by Alex Gulutzen went out of control on the curve, heading west out of Auburn. It was raining heavily and the car skidded sideways with the front end of the car going into the eastbound lane, and colliding wilh a station wagon containing four members of the Garth Walden family. The impact drove the Walden car backward and completely tore the Gulutzen car in half. The Brussels boom continued as a new ladies' wear store opened. Something Special, a project of Wilma Rathwell and Nella Blake, filled a gap in the village's business section, being the first full-line women's wear store. Police destroyed a marijuana crop found in a field near Wrox- eter. The street value was $2 mil­ lion. Stephen Caldwell took over a manager of Auburn Co-op. Two students at F.E. Madill Sec­ ondary School pleaded guilty in Ontario Court, Criminal Division, Wednesday in connection wilh a scries of break-ins at the school last spring. Richard James Johnston, 19 and Jason Purdy, 18, both pleaded guilty to charges of break and enter to commit a crime and theft under $1000. Earlier a young offender had pleaded guilty in juvenile court. Judge R. G. E. Hunter was told that the crimes occurred between March 14 and April 8 after a set of keys to the school and equipment in the school were stolen from a Ford van parked at the school. When the young men discovered what possibilities the keys held they began entering the school on a regular basis. Cash from a pop machine as well as other goods val­ ued at $924 were taken. About $200 worth of items was later recovered. Michael Donnelly represented both young men. He pointed out Mr. Johnston had no previous record and suggested probation What do these, have to do with these? 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He was a member of the mili­ tia and hoped to join the armed forces. Wingham police had report­ ed no other problems with Mr. Purdy. Again he suggested a sus­ pended sentence and community service work. Judge Hunter agreed, sentencing each man to pay $241.33 in restitu­ tion, suspending sentence and putting each on 12 months proba­ tion and assigning each to 100 hours community service work. WINGHAM CANADETTE MAJORETTE & FLAG CORP REGISTRATION SATURDAY, SEPT. 7 - 9:30 -11:30 A.M. WINGHAM TOWN HALL AGES 4 Years and Up CLASS PLACEMENT SEPTEMBER 10 FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: MARY HALL 335-6243 DEB THOMAS 887-9383 FEES: TINY TOTS & JUVENILES $60.00 JUNIORS & SENIORS $75.00 CLUB PRO-ELLEN GAILING ENCORE ENCORE ENCORE L___________________________J