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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2017-03-02, Page 3THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 2017. PAGE 3. Lions consider pool restoration over splash pad By Shawn Loughlin The Citizen The Blyth Lions Club has put plans to construct a new splash pad at the Lions Park on hold with a number of new factors now in play. At the club's Feb. 23 meeting, Ken Stewart of the Lions Park Improvement Committee presented a report to Lions Club members present at the club's regular meeting. He said that after talking with village residents, a number of club members had heard that those with children would prefer the status quo of a wading pool in Blyth, as opposed to a splash pad, which was being considered. Stewart, however, said that the status quo is not currently an option, because the pool is leaking. If members of the public would prefer a pool, he said, the Lions could do that, but improvements would need to be made to the pool to stop the leak. How much that would cost and what exactly is causing the problem, he said, has yet to be determined. At the meeting, the Lions decided to undertake a sonic x-ray of the pool and its surrounding grounds to identify the source of the leak and to then obtain a quotation for how much it would cost to repair. The sonic x-ray won't be possible until the park's ground dries. Once that has been completed and the results are presented to the club, he said, then members can decide how to proceed. Furthermore, several Lions felt that with a price tag of over $100,000 for a basic splash pad, that money could potentially be better spent on capital upgrades to the park, including playground equipment, landscaping, new washrooms, the clubhouse, the parking lot, signage, fencing and tree -planting. This is all in addition to the planned construction of a picnic pavilion later this year. Long-time Lion John Stewart told members that the upgrades being discussed would not involve club members working together on a Saturday to clean up the park or do some painting. What's being Sawchuk spearheads accessibility initiative Addressing a problem Blyth -area resident Julie Sawchuk wants to help local businesses become more accessible through the StopGap ramp placement program. (Denny Scott photo) Julie Sawchuk of Blyth has received North Huron Council's support in her drive to make Blyth and Wingham's business cores more accessible. Sawchuk is a teacher from F.E. Madill Secondary School who was paralyzed from the chest down when she was struck by a vehicle while cycling on County Road 25 two years ago. She explained, at council's Feb. 21 meeting, that teaching is her first passion and her new passion is accessibility and the project she was bringing to council was an amalgam of the two passions. The StopGap community ramp project allows business owners the opportunity to make their stores accessible without major renovations. Movable, wooden ramps are custom-built for each specific business and can be brought out whenever an individual with mobility needs wants to enter into the store. "StopGap has built over 600 ramps since they started in 2014," Sawchuk explained. "There are over Village mourns loss of Jenkins From Marilyn's Desk By Marilyn Craig Call 523-9318 The village was saddened this past week to hear of the death of Blyth long-time resident Gord Jenkins. Our sympathy is extended to Pat and family. Happy anniversary to John and Sheron Stadelmann who celebrate on March 3rd. Happy belated birthday to Elsie Walsh of Huronview who celebrated on Feb. 26. Happy birthday to the following people who will celebrate their birthdays this coming week. Brendan Hallahan will celebrate on March 3, Lauren Wharton on March 6 and Barry MacDonald will celebrate on March 8. Here are the results of the Feb. 21 shoot party with 10 tables playing: first June Thomas, second Brock Vodden, and third was Joann MacDonald. Lois Hammond had the most shoots. Shoot is played the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at Trinity Anglican Church Hall at 1 p.m. Come out and enjoy the fun and fellowship. If you do not know how to play shoot, there are More Blyth news is available on Page 23 lots of people willing to help you out. Next shoot party is on March 14 at 1 p.m. Here are the results of euchre on Feb. 20 at the Legion Hall. There were 10 tables playing. Share the wealth went to Veronique Harman and Hugh Cook, Ladies first was Bonnie Turner with a score of 78, second was Dianne Weber with 76, and the lady with the most lone hands was Susan Harman with four. On the men's side Andy Continued on page 23 NORTH HURON Township of North Huron 2017 Draft Budget Meeting Schedule Location: North Huron Council Chambers Dates: Monday, March 13 at 7:00 p.m. Monday, March 27 at 7:00 p.m. Donna White Director of Finance Township of North Huron 519-357-3550 www.northhuron.ca ATTENTION: STUDENTS The Blyth Lions Club is participating in the Lions Club International Youth Exchange Program. If you live in Blyth and area, aged 15 to 21 and are interested in being an exchange student, then please contact: Alex Blair Blyth, Ont. 519-523-4964 Deadline March 15, 2017 25 one-step shops in Wingham and Blyth and we're looking at making 25 ramps." Sawchuk said the ramps would be made by Madill students and provided to the stores ideally through a donation of the wood from local lumber providers like Rona in Wingham and the Blyth Castle Building Supply in Blyth. "The students will be coming downtown to talk to the businesses which is one of the best things for them to do," she said. "The project gets them out into the community with a project they can take ownership of. They talk to the businesses, take measurements, take them back to the school ... build the ramps and then bring them downtown and deliver them" Sawchuk said the students then get to see the ramps in use for years, reinforcing how they contributed to their community. Sawchuk wasn't asking the township for money, because she hopes donations will cover all Continued on page 23 discussed, he said, are major upgrades to the park that may cost as much, if not more than the splash pad was anticipated to cost. The Lions Club voted to authorize members to continue pursuing park improvement options as the months go on. As for whether the Lions will proceed with a splash pad, renovations to the pool or further improvements to the park, no decision will be made until results of the pool sonic x-ray are made available to members of the club. FROM BLYTH Laundromat Blyth Laundromat 191 Westmoreland St., Blyth 519-523-9687 With perfect wisdom, at the right time, in the right way! (J.C. Ryle) "He has done all things well!" Mark 7:37 The truth of these words is full of deep and unspeakable comfort, and ought to be daily remembered by all true Christians. Let us remember it as we look back over the days past of our lives, from the hour of our conversion. In the first bringing us out of darkness into marvelous light -- in humbling us and teaching us our weakness, guilt, and folly -- in stripping us of our idols, and choosing all our portions -- in placing us where we are, and giving us what we have -- how well everything has been done! How great is the mercy that we have not had our own way! "He has done all things well!" Let us remember it as we look forward to the days yet to come. We know not what they may be -- bright or dark, many or few. But we know that we are in the hands of Him who does all things well. He will not err in any of His dealings with us. He will take away and give -- He will afflict and bereave -- He will move and He will settle -- with perfect wisdom, at the right time, in the right way! The great Shepherd of the sheep makes no mistakes! He leads every lamb of His flock by the right way to the city of habitation. "He has done all things well!" We shall never see the full beauty of these words until the resurrection morning. We shall then look back over our lives, and know the meaning of everything that happened from first to last. We shall remember all the way by which we were led, and confess that all was "well done." The why and the wherefore, the causes and the reasons of everything which now perplexes us -- will then be as clear and plain as the sun at noon -day. We shall wonder at our own past blindness, and marvel that we could ever have doubted our Lord's love. Truly, "He has done all things well!" "Now we see through a glass darkly, but then face to face. Now we know in part, but then shall we know even as we are known" 1 Corinthians 13:12 A Grace Gem Submitted by: Immanuel United Reformed Church, Listowel, ON 519-291-1956