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Clinton News-Record, 1977-06-23, Page 17Through the other weeklies The Listowel Banner reports that Hugh Edighoffer rom,,ped to another easy victory in the Perth riding in the election, June 9, beating his closest opponent by 12,143 votes. Edighoffer, the Liberal candidate. was re-elected to his fourth straight term in office, winning the largest • plurality of any candidate in the election. He gathered 18,200 votes, bettering Con- servative Vivian Jarvis' 6,057 and New Democrat Carson McLauchlan: 2,166. The same paper reported that for the second year the local' Rotary Club is spon- soring a Bike-a-thon to raise money for club service work. This year it will be held at the arena on Friday evening June 24, the night before the annual beef barbecue. The competition, which takes place on stationary exercise bikes, gets un- derway at 6 p.m. with a half hour time limit for each contestant, and ends at 10 p.m. The club is asking young • and old alike to take part but are looking to the younger members of the community for support as the Rotary bus is frequently involved in getting hockey and ball teams to out-of-town games. Last year there was some problem with entrants who were able to spin the wheels of the bikes and rack up heavy mileage with the result that some sponsors were faced with excessive amounts to pay. As a result the club this year has set a limit of $2 from each sponsor. The Zurich Citizens' News told its readers that a decision by the Ontario fit Municipal Board has provided Huron County with a clearer definition of 4 agricultural land, according to county planner George Penfold. The OMB supported an appeal by Stanley Township to prevent a land severance approved by the county land division committee. Until now, said Penfold, the committee has had to rely on its own discretion, with no • rules on just what is con- sidered agricultural use. The case involved a farm owned by Doug Cook of Hensall on the boundary line between Stanley and Hay townships. Cookapplied to the land division committee last May to sever a small lot with an extra home on it from . the rest of the 168 acre farm. Township objected to the plan. Cook, who is semi -retired and does not live on the property, then proposed to sell the lot plus three acres to a man who wanted to raise horses on it. He contended that would allow it to be classed as an agricultural severance and the land division committee agreed. Stanley Township decided the severance was not proper and took the matter to the OMB. • • M • R The OMB said the area is designated rural agricultural and all the lard around is used entirely for agricultural production and related uses. It said the soil in the area is of very high quality and said the man who is interested in buyirig the three acres con- siders that raising horses has, been a hobby and that it has not been a money -making operation. In its decision, the OMB said public meetings in the township on the subject of a secondary plan itldicate a consensus favouring a desire for more stringent protection on agricultural land and the allowance of fewer severances. The Exeter -Times Advocate published a report saying that Exeter Police Chief Ted Day asked local residents to help the department curtail the ac- tivities of youngsters who have been setting fires at several locations. He said anyone seeing youngsters playing with matches or playing in laneways or at the rear of local stores should call the police. During the past week, four incidents have . been in- vestigated and while damage was minimal in each, a considerable danger did exist. On Friday night, a fire was started at the rear door of Hopper -Hockey Furniture. The door was scorched but the fire apparently died out before any serious damage could occur. ' A camping trailer parked beside Graham Arthur Motors was also broken into early Saturday morning and the curtains were set on fire. The curtains burned about half way up. Two fires were also reported along the wooden fence behind the Bank of Montreal property. Chief Day noted that the incidents could have been serious and suggested parents should 'warn children about the dangers of playing with matches and setting fires. Seaforth's water rates are' just ridiculous, according to PUC commissioner Gordon Pullman. Pullman made the statement ' at. the PUtt meeting held earlier last week, the Huron Expositor reported. The remark came in a discussion about people within the town limits seeking to drill wells and sub- sequently disconnecting from municipal water service. The PUC received a letter from Seaforth resident, Kurt Stryker recently in which Stryker indicated that he wanted his water rate reduced by half or he would drill his own well. At a special meeting, May 20, the com- mission voted not to reduce Stryker's water rate. Mayor Betty Cardno said no one should be able to drill and use a well when the PUC provides water service. Pullman disagreed. He told the commission it was up to the water department to keep rates low enough that people will want to make use of the PUC's service. Pullman said the rates for water in Seaforth are currently much higher than in other nearby municipalities. The Wingham Advance - Times reports that there were two grand openings in that town last Friday night. The new Wingham Day Care Centre officially opened and the Jack Reavie Workshop for mentally handicapped adults cut its ceremonial ribbon. The Mitchell Advocate reported that a 19 year old student pilot from the Poplar Hill Reserve, 80 miles north of Red Lake, died suddenly on Sunday when the light air- craft he was flying crashed in 4-H judging contest the ditch along the highway two and a half miles east of Mitchell. Dennis Suggashie died as his plane burst into flames upon impact with the ground. A spokesman for the OPP in Sebringville said that the investigators are guessing that Suggashie must have stalled the aircraft. Apparently the plane's engine quit about 200feet in the air, which may explain why Suggashie was not able to escape from the aircraft before it cras.hed. According to the OPP the crash occurred at 1:20 p.m. Sunday. Murray Dalrymple, chief of the Mitchell district fire department said that a call came in shortly after but the firemen had no ,chance to save the victim's life. Suggashie was piloting a Cessna 150 from Cowan's Air Service near Stratford. 1977 Registration For the Clinton Swimming Pool SEASON TICKET:- (Recreational Swimming Only) CHILD $7.00 (12 & under) STUDENT $10. (13 - 18) ADULT $12. (18 & up) FAMILY $20. LESSON FEES `7.00 PER SESSION COURSES: Red Cross -.begin July 4 PRE BEGINNER BEGINNERS SURVIVAL SWIMMING JUNIORS INTERMEDIATES SENIORS ROYAL LIFESAVING SOCIETY LIFESAVING III BRONZE MEDALLION AWARD OF MERIT Adult Lesson and Infant subject to demand OPEN SWIMMING FEES: CHILD 35 cents; STUDENT S0 cents; ADULT 75 cents REGISTRATION TNUR. FRI. AND SAT. 9:00 - 4:00 AT THE POOL Some 200 young people took their animals and crop samples to the Seaforth Fair Grounds on May 28 for the Huron County 4-H Livestock and Field Crops Judging Competition. John Van Vliet, RR 2, Brussels was the highest scorer of the day with 844 out of a possible 900 points. With this score he was able to capture first in the senior division which saw 12 com- ptiitors participating. Jim Nivins, RR 3, Auburn came in second with a score of 836. In the intermediate class 50 competitors from 15 to 17 years of age participate, but Tony Van Miltenburg, RR 4, Seaforth took first place with 808 points, He was closely followed by second place winner, Diana Brand, RR 3, Clinton who gathered 804 points. Bruce Godkin RR 1, Walton barely captured the junior championship from Fred Martin, RR 1, Dungannon who was one point behind the winner with 788. First year competitor, Bruce Bennett, RR 4, Seaforth took the novice class with 722 points. Karen Metzger, RR 3, Lucknow came in second with 758 out of a possible 900 points. Twenty-six competitors took part in the pre 4-H class, which is open to yot"ing people 11 years of age. George Alton RR 7 Lucknow collected the most points here to take first place. Brent Van Osch, RR 7, Lucknow captured a close second with one point less than the winning 738. Along with capturing the senior division, John Van Vliet also received• -a trophy from Blatchford Feeds Limited with the highest score in the competition. Jim Nivens was the runner up. Bruce Bennett was also a receiver of an award from the O � ub� eel • 7 Canadian National Exhibition for the high novice judge. Karen Metzger was the runner up from this shield. In the swine section Jim Nivins received the CIL trophy for his high score of 142 out of a possible 150 points. Runners up in this division were: Ted Van Dyke, RR 4, Seaforth, 141 points; Sharon Colclough, RR 1, Clinton, 141 points. John Van Vliet had a score of 145, but other major .award winners are ineligible. Jean Siertsema RR 3, Blyth scored 99 out of a possible 100 to win the Huron County Milk Committee award. She was tied with Oscar Meier, RR 4, Brussels, but the tie was broken for reasons by the entire competition. The Cyanamid of Canada Award was given to the competitor with the highest score in the sheep section. Margaret Pym, RR 1, Cen- tralia took this with a score of 97 out of 100. Runners up were: Brian Pym, RR 1, Centralia; Diana Brand, RR 3, Clinton; Greg Hackett, RR .3, Lu1know; Gordon Alton, RR 7, Lucknow and Carolyn Dinsmore, Fordwich who all held score of 96. Murray Stewart, RR 1, Kirkton • scored 143 out of a possible150 points in the beef,* section to capture the Huron Cattlemens 'Association - Award. Runners up, Gerald Martin, Dungannon and Brian Falconer., RR 4, Seaforth also held 143 points but the tie was broken for reasons in the beef class. Once again John Van Vliet qualified for this award with 144 points but was ineligible. The Winston Powell Award was given to the highest scored in the horse section and Carolyn Dinsmore Fordwich took this with 96 out of 100 points. Lisa Thompson, RR 5, Wingham and Bruce podkin, RR 1, Walton were runners up with 94 points. INTON NEVSS-RECORD, TfUPSDA `R Hullett Ha Kindergarten field trip On Monday, June 13, the Kindergarten class of Hullett Central went to Storybook Gardens, in London. Accompanying them were Miss Adams and Mr. MacLennan. The trip proved to be very enjoyable for the children. Z Bike -a -thou On June 11", many f uilett students and one teacher, Mrs. Cooke, participated in a bike-a-thon for the ball lights here in Londesboro. After- wards pop and ho; dogs were given out to the participants and trophies presented. Grade 2 and 3 field trip On Tuesday, June 14, the grade 2 and 3 classes went on a field trip . to the Rockton Lion Safari. The classes were accompanied by Mrs. Thornton, Mr. MacLennan and three of the pupils' mothers. At the safari the children observed animals from all over the world. The pupils had a very enjoyable - time. Just a little push will guide this sewer tile into the proper spot. The Clinton Public Works employees have been putting in the drains for the reconstruction of James Street. (News -Record photo) Track and field meet Over 200,000 people in Ontario hold valid St. John Ambulance certificates. ti CAROLE SUTHERLAND Office Manager Clinton Branch Ontario Motor League On Wednesday, June 15, the area track and field meet was held in Seaforth. Students from schools in Brucefield, • Clinton, Seaforth, Holmesville, Blyth and Hullett participated. Brenda Millar of Hullett won the senior girls championship. Overall, Hullett came in third in the standings behind Seaforth and Blyth schools. Mr. Bill Storey returned home Sunday, June 12 from the hospital in London and is reported as doing very well. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Crozier, Paul and Lori of Huron Ridge, Kincardine, called on Saturday with her mother Mrs. George Mcllwain. , Mlny from the area at- tended and enjoyed the 25th wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Milton Dietz in the Community Centre at Seaforth on Saturday evening. Visitors on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John Thompson, Sharon and Bob for Father's Day were Mr. and Mrs. Terence Hunter of Colborne Tgyvnship, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Thompson and Bill and Jack Campbell of Bornholm. Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Reg Lawson, John For burns and sunburn, St. John Ambulance advises that cool water relieves the pain.' +++ St. John Ambulance teaches that anyone who suffers a burn that is deep or covers a large area should get medical treatment im- mediately. A unique book "MEMORIES OF GODERICH" General Editor: Dorothy Wallace A "Jubilee 3" Project This beautiful hard cover volume is ''a must" for all natives, residents and lovers of Goderich. It contains some,240 gloss pages including over 500 pic• tures, and details the history, the charm and the people of Goderich. Bound to be a collectors item, this "coffee table" volume (approx. 8'%" x 1 1 ") will be available about August 15, 1977. It is now being offered for a limited time only at a special pre -publication price of '18.27. As this edition of this beautiful work is limited, place your order now to avoid disappointment. ORDER FORM "Memories of Goderich" P.O. Box 1977 Goderich, Ontario Please Print Please send me copie(s) of "Memories of Goderich" at special prepublication price of '18." per copy. Enclosed is my cheque or money order for' NAME ADDRESS Please make cheques payable to• "Memories of Goderich" and Elizabeth were Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Warren of London; Mr. and, Mrs. Doug Kyle of Hensall;� Mr. and Mrs. Earl Lawson of Clinton; Mr. and Mrs. George' Turner of Tuckersmith. Mr, and Mrs. John Wam- mes and Theresa; Mr. and Mrs. John Wammes Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Marris Bos, Steven, Sharon, Kenny, Michael, Andy and Kathy attended the Van Raay picnic held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Case Van Raay of Dashwood. PARTICIPATE Pc7R7/ P a aamn� Fitness. In your heart you know it's right. Play Day On Wednesday, June 15, students at Hullett Central participated in a play day. The students were divided into teams and competed in such games as the obstacle. course and dodgeball. The afternoon was very enjoyable for all who participated. KAWASAKI Sales Service Parts Accessories Factory Trained Mechanics at �LLyG 1 ULL SPORTS & RECREATION LIMITED V A R N A 262-5809 CAROLE SUGGESTS... you take advantage of WARDAIR'S FLORIDA RETURN For 1O9°° PLUS TAX STARTING NOV. 6 DON'T WISH YOU HAD ...DO IT NOW Drop in today to Ontario Mote( League World wide -- neva Registration No. 0009068 7 RATTENBURY ST. 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