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Clinton News-Record, 1983-03-02, Page 6PAGE 6—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNFSDAY, MARCH 2, 1 eor e y R, L J_ Hilts In the depression year 1939 the Blyth Turnip Waxing Plant was started to create employment. Today Hubbard's Rutabagas is a thriving business. exporting produce to the eastern United States. George Hubbard, 46, operates the rutabaga washing and waxing plant where he processes 250 acres of produce to places as far away as Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas. In 1963 Mr. Hubbard purchased the business from Russell Dougherty and moved the plant from the CN railway tracks to its present location at the east end of Dinsley Street Making the move was a costly venture for Mr. Hubbard. "When I first started in Blyth 1 was in debt up to my ears. The addition I put on in 1966 cost me over $25,000," he said. The turnips Mr. Hubbard produces today are different than those grown 44 years ago. It is now called rutabaga after its Swedish seedstock. The planting is done as early as the grower can get on the land. To spread the season, planting continues until early July. The shipping season usually runs for about 10 months. While formerly as much as a pound of seed per acre was put in the rows, today's bard trut modern planters are able to drop one of the tiny seeds at exactly the space the grower wants. The early rutabagas are planted 8 to 10 inches apart and are destined for the immediate market. Later seeded ones are planted as close as 542 inches together and are used for storage, to be taken out during the winter and early spring. This keeps Mr. Hubbard and his eight employees busy year round. The process of waxing rutabagas is relatively simply. A harvester, converted for turnip use, digs bulbs from the ground, shakes off most of the soil and dumps the product i(ito trucks. The trucks draw the rutabagas to the plant where the process conimences. Inside the plant two large compartments hold up to 100,000 bushels of rutabagas that are kept at a constant temperature of 33-34 F. (1 C). From storage the rutabagas are washed, sorted and trimmed by seven people on a line and then waxed and packed either in bags or in cartons. Mr. Hubbard says he has been in the business for 28 years. "I ran a turnip plant when I was 18. I've been in this racket for a long time and I feel like it too," said Mr. Hubbard. Beavers and Cubs Six leaders, 15 Beavers and 11 Cubs attended the Christian Reformed Church on February 20 with Rev. Adrian Dieleman in charge. He welcomed the boys and leaders. Beavers and Cubs held a Birthday Party in memory of their founder Lord Baden- Powell with the Cubs supply- ing the cake and refreshments. They also had a film. THE WIIIIGHANI SALES ARENA The Wingham Sales Arena 'rho Noce to go fo Gtr Savings` RUCK RAKING GOODS, RUSK COOKIES, BULK CANDY Raisins, currants, green seed red cherries, dates, coconut, baking gum drops, butterscotch and chocolate chips, etc. Balk spices, pie fillings, bulk honey, soup filler. Ail types of peanuts and candy, assorted bulk cookies, SPECIAL THIS WEEK lid your planning as wedding, throwing a party or enjoy home baking this bulk plaice is for yoee1 DISCOUNT GROCERY ITEMS Canned goods - sardines, s.^ mon, tori beef, pantheon meat, ketch l,p, sp,:ahettl, A'. C wash detergent, kitchen catchers, gar l :e bags, tea, corn flakes, tc. SPECIAL T_'-' WEEK EXTRA DISCOUNTS IF PU ';CHASED IN CASE LOTS CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR Robber boots, safety work shoes, jogging shoes, work clothing - coveralls, pants, shirts, socks, KIDS COVERALLS, BLUE JEANS by leading designers for men, 1:: +,:les and children. We also have a fine selection of NEW AND USED FURNITURE, ANTiQUES, CARPETS AN F` NO WAX FLOORING, NEW AND USED GUNS, ETC. THE WiNGHAM SALES ARENA 357-1730 6' i Josephine Street, worth end of Wingham on Hwy. 4 OPEN MON-SAT. 9-6 P.M. FRI. NiTES TILL 9 P.M. CHEQUES. ViSA, MASTER CARD ACCEPTED FREE PARKING Hubbard's plant is working together with Stovel-Sieman Ltd- in Mitchell,, another rutabaga plant in the area. A large rutabaga plant is also in operation in Exeter. According to Mr. Hubbard the market is going down hill and exports are conning down. He estimates that four or five truckloads of rutabagas are shipped out of his plant a week. Some weeks it varies with as many as a dozen trucks coming in. Mr. Hubbard says that : I; bushels an hour can be produced for the market. "Right now business is ordinary. We're getting better stuff now but before we were getting up to 50 per cent rot," said Mr. Hubbard as he chewed on a raw rutabaga. The trimmings and rejects are hauled away for animal feed to local farmers. Transportation costs are making it in- creasingly difficult for Mr. Hubbard to maintain the far off markets. As much as 80 or 90 per cent of Canada's rutabagas are sold in the United States. As is the case with most farmers today, Mr Hubbard is unhappy with the income from his operation. Marketing boards aren't his favorite people in the world. With the crop's yield being too un- predictable and too varied from year to year it makes it difficult to impose quotes. The rutabaga industry should remain in Blyth for a long, long time. As long as there is a market and the business remains to turn a profit, Mr. Hubbard will continue to keep a large part of the country supplied in rutabagas. Viewers see three films Sheron Stadelmann The Viewers saw three films from the Huron County Library on Tuesday. There was a 1917 Charlie Chaplin Silent movie, a col- orful trip through the Cana- dian Rockies, and a travelo- gue of Central Asia. These were shown in Memorial Hall. The Viewers, who are a New Horizons group of 10 senior citizens, purchased a movie projecter in November 1982. It has been used by the Lions Club, the Blyth Board of Trade and the Centre for the Arts to show' childrens' films. This is the THE WINIHAM SALES ARENA BLYTH ARENA SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY, MAR. 2 1:00 p.m, -3:00 p.m, - Pre - School Staeetieo; ,; 2:00 pan. - 3:00 p.eea, - Pohiie Seemed Eiroomball; 6:00 para. -7:00 p.m. - Novices Game; 7:00 p.m. -8:30 peen, - Poo Wee A" game; 8:30 peen, -10:00 p.esn, - Midget Game; 10:00 pan. -11:00 peon. - C,R, Hockey. THURSDAY, MAR. 3 3:60 p.m. -11g10 p.m. -- Figure Skating; 7:00 pan. - 12 midnight - illyfl Broombail. FRITAY, :ARCM 4, 1983 1:00 p.ue.-3:00 p>aen. - Public Sc ooi Skating; 3:30 p.m. -8:30 pan. - Figure Skating: 8:30 p.m. -16:00 pan. - Calvvinette Skating. TUR AY. MARCH S. 1 98,31 8:60 o o .-1:06 p.m. Minor Sports; 1:06 Boers brooraisaii: 2:00 p.m. - 4:60 pan. Beigravve Games: 4:00 pan. - 5:36 p.m. Pee Wee Playoff; 7:00 pea, - 8:66 paw. C.R.C. br000abali; 6: " pan, - 9:00 p.m. Cadets 9:06 p.en. - 11:00 p.m. C.R.C. hockey, SUNDAY. MACH !,i, . 1983 1:66 p.rz,-2:00 pan. Auburn broornbali; 2:66 p.rv.-4:60 p.vn. Public Skating; 4:60 p.wa. - 6:60 pan. Rantery (surae; 6:30 pan. - 10:30 p.m. industrial League Hockey. MONDAY, MARCH 1, 1983 0:30 ;.,,n. , - 14:00 p.m. :"7 fuer Sports, TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 1983 1:15 p.wv. - 3:075 pan. ary vers Hoe ey: 3:30 p.vw. - 6:36 p.m. Figure Skating: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Lions beginners: 7:45 p.wv. - 11:00 pan. Blyth Bir®owaia®Ii, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9_1_1983 1:00 pan. - pan. Pre-school slating: 2:00 pain. - 3:00 p.wo. Public Skating 5:06 p.wv. - 10:06 p.m. Minor Sports; 16:66 p.nv. - 11:00 p.m. C.R.C. Hockey. TO BOOK ANir OF THE "OPEN" HOURS, PLEASE CALL THE BLYTH (ARENA AT 523-9600, OR RUJSS COOK AT 523-4596. T first adult film showing. We welcome the return of Mr. and Mrs. George Cowan to the Blyth manse after their holiday in Florida. Seniors learn protection tips The Blyth Swinging Seniors met on Feb. 23 with 42 present. Constable Jim Door of the Wingham Police Detach- ment gave a few ideas to help prevent house break- ins. It was decided to have a Dot luck luncheon at the next meeting with the idea of do- ing this regularly if all members were agreeable. Miry Wightman told of her teaching days with all the pleasant and funny situa- tions in which she found herself. There was a round of square-dancing led by caller Lloyd Walden with Jim Mc- Call on the fiddle. This was enjoyed by those watching as much as by those dancing„. Tables were then set up for euchre and lunch was served by Ferne Howatt, Evelyn Smith and Clara Rinn. The next meeting is March 23 at noon for a pot luck lun- cheon. Blyth UC W coop the economical way On Feb. 23, 30 Evening Unit members and guests sat down to a smorgasbord of interesting dinner dishes, which they had prepared earlier in the evening as part of a seminar on economical and nutritious meal plann- ing. The course was conducted by Eunice Emke and Jean Nethery of the Blyth Women's Institute. As well as the actual food prepara- tion many hints were receiv- ed on the use of leftovers, freezing foods, and saving energy. The course was prepared by Home Economics Soci Specialists from the Ministry of Agrii ulture & Food. In the business portion of the meeting, plans were made for Church duties in March and the Daffodil Tea. Mary Ann Howson reported on the Garage Sale remin- ding members to save their rags and drop them off at Wilson's Store or at the Church by March 19. June Peck, president of the General U.C.W. con- ducted the installation of of- ficers for 1983 and 191''. The next meeting will be March 30. injustice study Twenty-one members of Ilyth U.C.W. attended the Feb. 24 meeting in the church parlour. The offering de e! 'cation prayer had been composed by Hazel Petts of London, formerly of 'Myth. Mary Wightman, convener of Christian Development, demonstrated one aspect of this topic by a film which showed pictures of Christian women in Ireland, Brazil, South Africa, Argentina, and Korea banding together in an effort to eliminate social injustice, taking their case, if need be, to the heads of state, whether they be the military, police, or dictator- ship. Of special significance in the slides was the voice of the comment star, Dr. Lois Wilson, past moderator of Turn to page 8 0 LYTH INN FRODAV g SATURD-\Y, MARCH 4th, 5th "WALLY DEE” YOUR HOSTS HAROLD & THELMA p David L • ngstaff Ltd. Optician 87 Main til South. 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CLINTON PHONE 482-3320 or 527-0284 Ge©, Burkholder AUTO BODY (:(/I,I.ibl();'k REPAIRS & 'MINIMUM; M; i'OW1'N1(; SLR Iv U. 241l0I!RS A tlA1 523-9474 obert Worsen Plumbing Heating Salesk'. Service Box 68 Auburn 526-7597 The turnip processing plant in Blyth employs about seven workers. Here workers cut the roots off of the turnips. (Rod Hilts photo) Public spe c_ '_.-g contest Public Speaking for the tournament held at C.H_S.S. primary Blyth Public School Other schools par - grades was held on Feb. 28. ticipating were Clinton Winners were Grade 1: 1st Public, Hullett Central, Ryan Kuz and Joshua Yan- Seaforth, Clinton Christian thus; 2nd Michael Bromley; and Huron Centennial. 3rd Jennifer Stadelmann and The Blyth girls' team Brian Machan. Grade 2: lst devastated their opponents Conrad Bos and Andrea by winning all their mat - Henry; 2nd Tammy Noble, ches. The girls came in first Danielle McDougall, Heidi in their division, with five Scrimgeour and Michael wins and no losses. McNichol; 3rd Craig The boys also did well, as Roulston and Jason Elliott. they won all but one set, in Grade 3: 1st Tamm Medd; which they lost to Clinton 2nd Deborah Logue and Public. Even though they Laurie Wharton; 3rd Rhonda lost one set they came in se- Stadelmann. The judges cond in their division, with a were - Marie Toll, Joan 4 and 1 record. In this tour - Clark and Joan Leibold. nament Blyth Public School The judges for the senior public speaking contest on Feb. 23 were Janisa Coultes, Robin Lyons and Mildred McAdam. On Feb. 24 Grade 5 held an assembly. The audience en- joyed two plays - one concer- ning a missing tray of hearts, the other concerning the problem of-llution. Lisa Watson and Kerrie McClinchey played piano solos. The girls with two boys, Allan Hillis and Michael Cronin performed a gymnastics display. Jen- nifer Allan and Krista An Lawrie did a Highland S Dance. l l R M an K an 1e students gave a very respec- table performance. Boys' team members are: Jeffrey Howson, John Leibold, Michael Mahon, Kent Pat- terson, Kevin Scrimgeour, Shane Snell, David Sperling, Chris Sills, Billy Bearss, Dean Bell, Joey Holmes, tFean Lawrie, Danny. McDougall, Richard Roetci- soender and Chris Royal. The Girls' are: Michelle Cronin, Sandra Howson, Elaine Poore, Shivon Youngblut, Lori Leibold, An- nette Lucas, Lori Appleby, ita Bos, Nicole Brooks, uzie Campbell, Julie owson, Selina Hubbard, oseann Machan, Bobbi Jo arks, Heather McDonald d Karen Phillips. Score eepers were Trudy Noble d Julie Young. Coaches for the day were Kim Medd recited her win- ning speech. lyth Teams Compete On February 19 Blyth Public School students par- ticipated in the volleyball Mr. Yeats and Mrs. Battye. In over-all standings, by school, the results were: 1st, Blyth, 45 points; 2nd, Clinton Public 42 points; 3rd, Clinton Christian, 31 points; 4th, Hullett, 24 points; 5th, Huron Centennial, 14 points; 6th, Seaforth, 12 points. By Kent Patterson Personals Mr. Cecil Wheeler has returned to his Dinsley Street home after several months of recuperation in London. Everyone is invited to the Women's World Day of Prayer Service in Trinity Anglican Church, Blyth on Friday, March 4 at 2 p.m. Rev. Adrian Dieleman will be the guest speaker. Mr. and Mrs. John Hesselwood returned home last week from a 15 day bus tour to Florida. Lost H eir On Feb. 23 at Lost Heir there were seven tables. Winners were: high lady, Mary Walden; high gent, Charlie Smith; low lady, Cecealia Edgar; low gent, John Simpson. - Legion Public Speaking was held at the school on Feb. 23. The winners were Grade 4-6: First, Kim Medd; Second, Graham Glousher; Third, Kelly Cook, Jennifer Allan; Fourth, Ricky Howson, Jennifer Roulston. Grade 7-8: First, Dave Sperling; Second, Christina Roulston; Third, Anita Bos. SMELL'S GR CER 1 LTD. Lewis Soft Twist White READ 24 oz. 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