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Clinton News-Record, 1985-4-24, Page 6Hullett - Council in Hullett township is following the stand taken by many other local rural municipalities. They're opposing. the construction of a proposed Ontario Hydro corridor from the Bruce Nuclear Power Development to London. Hullett Council, at their March 26 meeting, passed a motion noting their disap- proval of their proposed route. The motion stated that council supported the Bruce to Essa route, originally proposed in 1981. This route, council noted, effects a smaller por- tion of prime agricultural land. On the same topic, council also passed a motion, supporting a resolution from Col- borne Township which also opposed the Hydro corridor through Huron.County. In other business, council agreed to hire a summer student,to work through Huron County on a Community Improvement Pro- gram. At their April 2 meeting, couhcil ammend- ed a bylaw to regulate the erection of liquid manure storage buildings. The bylaw addi- tion reads, "No persons shall use any land, or erect, alter or 'use any liquid livestock manure storage facility or part thereof within the limits of the Corporation of the` Township of Hullett, unless a permit has been issued, by the building inspector." Clerk Harry Lear was authorized by coun- cil to prepare a bylaw naming Darlene Mc- Clinchey as Dog Control Officer. A descr'ipve par Page 6—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WE THIS (JR1GINAI, IJOGi)M1•:N'I' IS 1N VVRY I'OOk ('ON1)I'1'Ic>N NESDAyYLA.PRIL24, 1985 I3iyth S ander IErlene and Jack Caldwell's unique fountain comes complete with flowing water. The fountain was built by Paul Yanchus of Blyth and consists of approximately five tons of stone and mortar. (Anne Narejko photo) NOTICE LYTH DOG OWNERS dogs are to be tied at all times or you will pay a penalty. SUNDAY SPECIAL ROAST BEEF BUFFET Includes - Salad Bar, dessert and coffee pm-7pin \1! ttyz Blyth Inn Appearing this Weekend "VINTAGE" L.. L.. B O. 1 ICENSED BLYTH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Rev. Roger Gelwicks Service 10 a.m. 2:30 p.m. Suraday School 1 1 a.trn. A`::'. SWIMMING LESSONS et Vanastra for the Blyth and District Children Will be from July 29 to August 9, 1985 (Inclusive) 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. REGISTRATION FEE will be °19.00 per child. This will include Badges. Registration date to be announced Tater, watch for it in the paper or posted In store windows, Transportation paid for by the Blyth Lions Club. Unique fountain enhances Caldwell home By Anne Narejko several places which they were toldthad tiveness, are several South American plants BLYTH - Fountains can be found in parks, fountains. Unfortunately they were not what which grow on the sides of mountains. Mrs. shopping malls and restaurants, but very the couple wanted. Caldwell hopes to eventually ve these few homes use the works of art as decora- The finished fountain reaches from the plants growing from the ledges of the foun- tions. Jack and Erlene Caldwell's home is floor to the ceiling and is set in a corner of tain. one of few houses that displays a stone foun- the family room. A pump takes water to the tain, complete with running water. top of the fountain and then releases it, Mrs. Caldwell's unique decorating idea allowing the water to flow down over the carne from an apartment building she lived ledges of rock and into the small pond. Mr. in many years ago in Ottawa. Since that Caldwell explained that the fountain can time she hoped to have a fountain in her own take up to two pails of water and goes home. through approximately one pail a day. After an addition was built on the Caldwell The sparkling rocks used to construct the home, Mrs. Caldwell asked brick layer Paul fountain were not taken from a quarry, but Yanchus to construct a stone fountain in the were mined, adding to the unique ap- corner of the family room. pearance of fountain. "He had never made one before and I Mrs. Caldwell commented that some of Mrs. Caldwell does not intend on stopping don't think he had the faintest idea how to do the stones were so heavy it took two people her fountain collection yet. it. I think he thought I was a little crazy at to lift them. It took Mr. Yanchus approx- "I really like anything that is different. I first," laughed Mrs. Caldwell. imately four days to construct the fountain would like to have a fountain in the In an attempt to get a picture of the foun- which weighs about five tons. backyard in two or three years, and that one tain she wanted. the Caldwells visited Also adding to the fountain's attrae- will be different as well." Although this is their first indoor fountain, it is not the first unique fountain the Caldwell's own. At their trailer located at Fisherman's Cove in Kincardine, they have a cement out- door fountain which sits on a pedestal. The fountain has a frog with an umbrella overhead. The umbrella has a variety of col- ored lights under it that appear to color the water as it flows down. Wildlife slides shown at Blyth school By Sheron Stadelmann Five tables of lost heir were played last Wednesday evening in the Blyth Memorial Hall with the winners as follows: High Lady - Gordon Murrey (Walten Playing as Lady) ; Low Lady - Fern Howett; High Man - Graham McDowell; Low Man - Charlie Smith. The Ministry of Natural Resources was at the Blyth Public School on ktpril 18 to show wildlife slides to the Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Brownies and Guides, and many interested parents. Ron Spur inspired the children by letting them examine various animal pelts. Jack Pipe of Brussels, Shelley Pipe and friend of Kitchener. June Daer, Jason and Laura Lee of New Hamburg spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Bert Daer of Blyth. Eight tables of euchre were played at the Blyth Memorial Hall on Monday night. The winners included: High Lady - Bernice Mc- Clinchey; High Man - Harvey Sillib; Low Lady - Elsie Shaddick of Londesboro: Low Man - Len Shobbrook; Lady Lone Hands - Eileen Cummings of Brussels; Men's Lone Hands - Mike Cummings of Brussels; Special - Ruth Dougherty. Blyth and community residents who spend each year four to six months in warmer climates are returning. Back from Florida are Gordon and Betty Elliott, Bill and Mary Manning and John and Dorothy Campbell. Frank and Dorothy Elliott arriv- ed last Monday, Lila Radford is coming shortly, and Bill and Jean Kress later. Harve and Doreen McCallum pulled in last Saturday from Arizona. All report having enjoyed excellent weather for their stay in the south this past winter. Post -mistress moves on Gail Daer, post -mistress for the last three years in Blyth, has received a promotion and will take up duties on May 1 as of post- mistress in Palmerston where there is a staff of eight. Gail grew up in Blythe She is the daughter of Stewart and Stella Johnston and daughter-in-law of Bert and Dorothy Daer. Blyth people will miss dealing with Gail at the wicket. Always businesslike as well as courteous and friendly, she gave top notch service to all customers. Best wishes for happiness are extended to Gail Daer in her new place of business. Welcomed to the village are Mr. and Mrs. John Dyk who are residing in the Dyk residence, Dinsley Street East. John and Ivonne were married recently in the Chris- tian Reformed Church in Lucknow, the home of Ivonne's parents. Fund-raising event Memorial Hall Kitchen fund-raisers are at work and will be watching for you April 27 from 10 - 2 for, support to their effort to keep the Hall updated. All local groups are called upon to send baking, crafts or cash donations. Remember this is a community effort so br- ing in your donation have a cup of tea with us, visit the many craft tables, take home some baking, Fish in the Pond, buy a used toy, books or shoes. New executive elected for skating club This year skaters competed in -a number of competitions, some being, Great lakes Winter Skating Festival, London; Western Ontario Winter Competition, Sarnia; In- terclub, Stratford; and Sectignals, Fort Erie. Congratulations to Kerrie Shepherd and her partner Peter MacDonald of the Brussels Figure Skating Club, who placed 3rd at Sectionals. Many of the senior skaters are attending Spring School at Wingham until mid-May. Test days are May 9 and 10. Blyth Figure Skating Club held their an- nual meeting April 2 with a very sparse at- tendance. Executive for 1985-86 are: Past -President, Barbara Howson; President, Joan Leibold;. Vice -President, Connie Nethery; Treasurer, Shirley Lyon; Secretary, Faye Bolger; Fund -Raising, Connie Nethery and Dianne Ferguson; Senior test convenor, Joan Shepherd, assistant, Jean Nethery; Junior test convenor, Candace Howson. A very special vote of thanks to Barbara Howson, who has been the hard working president for two years, and has done a fine job. The following tests were passed: Preliminary ,figures, Cathy Nesbitt; First figures, Jody Sippel; Third figures, Angela Nethery; Junior Bronze Freeskate, Deanna Lyon; Senior Bronze Freeskate, Kerry HULLETT TOWNSHIP MINOR BASEBALL REGISTRATION Londesboro Hail Saturday, April 27 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sherpherd. -'Dutch Waltz, Cheri Taylor; Canasta, Erin Bolger, Julia de Jong and Andrea Henry; Swing, Cathy Nesbitt; Ten Fox, Cathy Nesbitt; Fiesta Tango, Lisa Watson and Cathy Nesbitt; Willow, Lisa Watson; Euro- pean Waltz, Sherri Howson and Lori Leibold; Fourteen Step, Sherri Howson and Lori Leib9ld; Fox Trot, Lori Leibold and Jody Sippel; Tango, Julia Shaddick; Rocker, Julia Shaddick; American, Deanna Lyon, Julia Shaddick and Kerrie Shepherd. • Council ofiposes hydro corridor wasouniaMellil THE BLYTH STANDARD VISINZSS) DIPX.CT )17,tifY It�URANGE David Langstaff Ltd. Optician 87 \lnin tit. tirwth. tih..11 011 111 Optometrist's and Ophthalmologist's I'ri•m•riptinn•. 1' ilh d I'r I1tIy SUMMER HOURS: Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Closed Wednesday & Saturdays a 4 f111'I,f:'1'N: OPTICAL SEI -i‘ ICE 527-1303 ACCOUNTANT WARD UPTIGROVE (:11:1 It I•I-:ItLI) \1':1\T'S LIS FONT F;1.. OV1'. 291-3040 GENERAL .1. Iiirlr;rriI [Minn 13101:;23-7 25 LIFE li. John I•,Ilirrlt I'1-:;23.1323 ELLIOTT INSURANCE BROKERS 1.11). 1\S1 li 1\(;I' I\• 11.1. PIR 111:111•,- F:,ialrli..hr•,I 1111) 11''TAHt0 !NOM 1110 519-323-1f, LIVESTOCK MORTALITY INSURANCE REPAIR cal BURKE ELECTRIC ltd. Electrical Contractors Appliance Soles & Service to all makes Refrigeration Service Open 6 days a week 38 Years Built by Quality 8 Servi-e Wingham, Ontario 357-2450 Long distance TOLL FREE 1-800-265-3025 i Robert Worsell Plumbing Heating Soles & Service Box 68, Auburn 526-7597 H eT, DALE `7,1•1'1'14: 1'l 111'1\(r ';1-:H11(I-. CLINTON PHONE 482-3320 or 527-0284 ELECTRICAL FRED LAWRENCE Electrical Contractor 1101,11•,.1• 1101 \\I) (:011\11 R(:I %I W IRI\(o I°1I0\1•; 11 111 R\ 326-7303 303 EXCAVATION OBACKHOE EXCAVATION '.SNOW REMOVAL ^SEPTIC INSTALLATIONS 'TRENCHING 0 Backhoe will remain in Blyth for snow removal, Equipped with 2 way radio for fast service. RANDY BABCOCK R.R. 1, Clinton (519) 452-3373 HEATING LYLE YOUNGBLUT 19A 1,11WM; nnil 111.1 1'11. O\T 61t If ) 1'11(\ 1•; 323-938.i The township road superintendent was ad- vised to truck topsoil from the stockpile behind the shed to repair the Young Drain. Council approved tile drain loans for E. Salverda, Lot 5, Concession 10 and Herman Ramaker, Lot 28, Concession 4. Council approved a $50 donation to the Huron County Farm and Home Safety Association. Council met again on April 16. The special meeting was held to discuss several issues including insurance coverage and altera- tions to the secondary plan. John Elliott and Wayne Erdelac of Frank Cowan Insurance met with council to discuss the township's insurance coverage. Later in the meeting council passed a mo- tion, changing the Insurance policy from Frank Cowan Company to ROMA In- surance, effective April 22, with, some ad- justments, at $5,932, plus or minus ad- justments. Wayne Caldwell of the Huron County Planning Department met with council to discuss finalization of the township's secon- dary plan. Couhcil passed a bylaw to adopt the plan. In other business, Clerk Lear was asked to contact the Ministry of Natural Resources about the possibility of seeding the strip of ground between the catch basin and reforested trees on Lot 20, Concession 5. The bright orange sun awakens to the deserted rocky island. Roaring white - capped waves splash up on the rocky land. The fresh, salty smell lingers about the deep cloudless sky. People rush about as swim - SAWMILL JOHN SHETLER LUMBER R.R. 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