Clinton News-Record, 1986-07-23, Page 6Page 6—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 1986
Blyth Standard
Matthew and Michael were the silly clowns in the production put on last week by the
Blyth Festival Children's workshop. The youngsters received expert instruction in
"clowning" from Paris, France trained cl®wns. (Shelley McPhee -Heist photo)
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Couneil is shopping for a new truck
By Shelley McPhee -Heist
BLYTH. - "You can see the floor boards
going up and d.pwn. There aren't any brakes
in the rear. The motor's getting shaky and
the starter needs replacing."
That was the update given by village
wworks foreman Mery Ritchie to council
regarding the condition of the village truck.
"The present truck is beyond repair,"
Reeve Albert Wasson told council,
With that' in mind, council members here
are shopping for a new truck.
The condition of the present truck came as
no surprise to council members. They have
been saving for a hew truck and with more
than $14,500 in the bank they hope to come
close to meeting the purchase price.
Council has studied two prices, given by
Hanun's Car Sales in Blyth. A 1986 Ford
F350 is worth $13,734, or $12,425 with trade-
in. A 1986 Chevrolet one -ton truck has the
price tag of $14,020, or $12,720 with trade-in.
The prices given are for the chassis and cab
only. A price on a new box and hoist was
listed at $4,500 from Hanover Truck Bodies
Ltd.
Sonne discussion focused on the need to
tender for the purchase. Councillor Lloyd
Sippel noted, "I'm not concerned about
tendering since there is only one dealer in
town."
Further discussion was geared towards
the specifications and equipment needed on
the new truck and council agreed to seek
more prices before making a decision on the
purchase.
More Money Sought
Catherine Battye works as supervisor for
Blyth's summer recreation program. She is
head of the program that involves more
than 100 children and employs two other
workers.
Catherine works for $4 an hour for a 35
hour week. She wants more money.
In a letter to village council, Miss Battye
noted that her rate of pay is set the same as
the two other students. She questioned the
rates, stating that, "I feel I am being paid
less than adequate ... quality leadership is
worth more than I•am being offered."
Council Members said they sympathized
with Miss Battye's complaints, however,
they are unable to offer more money since
the rate of pay is established by a •govern-
ment funded program.
While all students working on the summer
program must receive the same rate of pay,
it was suggested by council that Miss Battye
could receive a bonus from the municipality
at the conclusion of the work term. She was
awarded a bonus at the end of last season
under the same work program.
Coucillor Bill Manning told council that
this is not an unusual practice. He noted,
"The Maitland Valley Conservation
Authority does this by topping up wages at
the end of the program term as many pro-
grams include the stipulation that the wages
cannot exceed the government rates."
Councillor Tom Cronin supported the
move to offer a bonus to Miss Battye. He
said, "She's entitled to more money because
she has been doing more of the work."
No ON IP Funding
Again, Blyth has been turned down by the
provincial government to receive any fun-
ding under the Ontario Neighborhood Im-
provement Program (ONIP). Money given
under the popular, ONIP program helps
develop ha.rd and soft services in
municipalities.
It is highly unlikely that Blyth will be
eligible for any funding until the village
adopts a Community Improvement Policy
as part of the municipality's official plan.
"Our ONIP program is jeopardi'ed by
this," Reeve Wasson told council.
The Huron County Planning Department
is currently working on this policy. Work in-
cludes the preparation of a draft bylaw, a
review by council, a public review, the
finalized bylaw for approval, circulation of
the bylaw and modifications resulting from
the final study.
The total estimated cost of this work will
be $21,226. Council had hoped that financial
assistance would be available, but it was
learned that the Ministry of Municipal Af-
fairs will not help fund the project.
Council members feel that they must pro-
ceed with the 'bylaw in hopes of obtaining
ONIP grant money in 1987.
A public meeting has been tentatively
scheduled for August to discuss the Com-
munity Improvement Policy.
Weeding your garden makes 'cents
By Kathy Bromley
BLYTH - Last week I encountered a wor-
thwhile afternoon of working in my garden.
My husband, Bev, had tilled the garden and
after the shower that night, the weeds,
which were growing rapidly, were all easy
to pull out for a change. Before this shower,
the ground had been just like cement. Bet-
ween the impact of the rain that fell so hard,
along with the heat in the daytime, the soil
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had reached a point of being too hard to even
work. up.
I had tried to pull the weeds out under
these conditions, but I wasn't making much
progress as they were breaking off, only to
be able to come up again, since I wasn't get-
ting to the root of it all!
After this encounter, I made a promise to
my self, that when the ground was moister
and worked up,.i'd take advantage of it and
pull the weeds and get right to the bottom of
things
Well, for once I can say it really paid off in
more ways than one. As I knelt in the garden
on a small carpet, I seemed to be going
along at a steady pace. I was quite pleased
at the progress I was making. Along with
pulling the weeds, I also picked up
numerous pieces of glass and small bottles
to avoid any nasty cuts later on. Small
things like this come up after each tilling.
Many times I have also -come across but-
tons.
uttons. This was exactly what I presumed I
was coming into when I came to a small
round article about the size of an average
button. But, as soon as I picked it up, I knew
different. This so-called "button" was as
light as a feather and it had a picture on it -
that of Queen Victoria!
I rushed into the hoose to dust the other
side of the coin off and to try and identify it.
The side that was up and bearing the
Queen's •picture was very plain and ap-
parently had been cleaned off by the fresh
rain. As my heart was thumping, I could tell
it was a coin of the 1800s.
I didn't want to go at it too hard to clean it,
for I know that the wrong procedures in
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cleaning a coin could ruin it.
Through a magnifying glass I could tell it
was a five cent piece. This surprised me as
it was the size of a dime and a dime is what I
presumed it was. It is either in the 1830s or
the 1880s, so it is anywhere from 100 to
150 -years -old. I am eager to identify it and to
find out it's value. Hopefully, it will be a col-
lectors item and maybe I could get a nice bit
for it if I can find someone who is interested
in coins.
As the saying goes - "Money doesn't grow
on trees", but under these circumstances,
being as it "came up in my garden",
hopefully it will become my "cashcrop" this
year.
• Social News
John and Muriel Manning returned home
last week after 18 days in the Scandanavian
Countries. They visited Denmark, Norway,
Sweden and Finland. They left by plane
from Toronto to Amsterdam and then they
went on to Copenhagen, where they toured
by bus and boat. On their return home, they
came from Helsinki to Amsterdam and back
to the Toronto Airport.
Sympathy is extended to the family of
Kasimir Kuchmistrz, who passed away last
week after a long illness.
Dan Hallahan is a patient in Wingham
Hospital. He is wished a speedy recovery.
Quote Of The Week;
Probably nothing in the world arouses
more false hopes than the first four hours of
a diet.
Bridal shower
$y Dora Shobbrook ' .
LONDESB RO - Forty people attended
the bridal shower for Laurel Duizer on July
16 which was held by the village residents.
Corsages were pinned on Laurel, her
mother, M rjorie Duizer, and Mark's
mother, Audrey Mitchell, by Grace and
Christine Potter.
A dessert of cake and ice cream was serv-
ed by the committee of Norma Glousher,
Betty Hulley, Brenda Radford, Denise
Hulley, Grace Potter and Doreen Radford.
A contest to give advice to the bride was
held by Brenda Radford. An address was
read by Nancy Allen. The gifts were
presented by Paula Allen, Denise Hulley,
Lisa Kennedy and Jennifer Szusz.
Laurel thanked everyone for the gifts and
the committee who planned the shower. She
invited all to her reception in Blyth on July
26. Her mother is holding an open house at
her home on July 28.
United Church
Greeting church members on July 20 was
Gordon Shobbrook and leading the service
was Martin Baan of Gideons. -11.
Rev. Snihur was leading camp at
Menesting Church Camp.
Children's time centred on a girl receiving
a testament at school. Her father didn't
believe in the bible, but she read it and en-
'n,traanri others to read the bible.
There was a solo by Harry Lear, who was
accompanied by his wife, Gail. The offering
was received by Stanley Airdrie, Shannon
Duizer, Kevin' Wright and Gerben Wilts.
The church Will be closed for holidays on
August 3 and August 10.
Personals
Rev. Mac a d Barbara Carson of Dundas
visited on Jul 19 with Jack and Helen Lee.
Mr. and MrS. Ted Fothergill attended a
birthday party for Mrs. Jack Marks at the
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home of Mr. and Mrs. James Marks of
Wingham on July 19.
Visting on July 18 with Dora Shobbrook
was her brother, Leonard Vodden of Paris.
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Jackson and Sandra
of Ridgetown spent the weekend with her
parents Mr. and Mrs. Tom Allen.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Johnston retuned
home from holidays.they..l►ad_spent at Rab-
bit Lake in Tamogamie.
Mrs. John Lawrie and Jennifer returned
home to Kitchener on July 19 after spending
the past week with Linda's parents Mr. and
Mrs. Bob Thompson.
Staff Sergeant Richard and Jean Shad -
dick, Sandra, David, Lynn and Nancy of Ot-
tawa returned home on July 19 after spen-
ding their holidays with his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Allen Shaddick.
Jeff, Karin, Stephen, Danny and Crystal
Shaddick of Kitchener also visited with Mr.
and Mrs. Allen Shaddick on July 20. The
Shaddicks had other visitors as Dirk and
Lloy Garlichs of Kitchener visited on the
weekend.
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Thompson attended the
Thompson reunion on July 19 in Mount
• Pleasant.
Community
SUMMERHILL — The Summerhill
Ladies met July 9 at Jane Van Spengens.
Fourteen members answered the roll call by
paying their membership and three visitors
were present.
President Phyllis Tyndall opened the
meeting with a poem called Success. Phyllis
welcomed everyone and thanked the hostess
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