HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2013-05-16, Page 19THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013. PAGE 19. Singers, Archibald to perform
A chilly cook
The Blyth Christian Reformed Church Youth Group hosted
a breakfast on Saturday morning. Thanks to the efforts of
local youth, a great meal was enjoyed despite the cold.
Shown braving the dropping temperatures to cook the
perfect sausages is Lauren Bos. (Denny Scott photo)
Animal control bylaw to return
The Blyth Festival Singers havesung their way around the world thisyear and are returning home in theirlatest performance. The Singers’
popular dinner cabaret and silent
auction is back at the Varna Complex
as they explore their “Canadian
Connections” on Saturday, June 1.
Doors open at 6 p.m. with an open
bar and a chance to get your auction
bids in early. The group’s legendary
supper is served by 6:30 p.m.
followed by music, fun and
merriment in our lively cabaret
concert, emceed by veteran Duncan
McGregor.
All the music will be Canadian
and what a wonderful line-up of
music we have in store for you-
everything from traditional ballads
to rollicking and humorous songs
from Ontario and across the country.
The Singers swell with Canadian
pride as they welcome David
Archibald to their lineup. David is a
singer, songwriter, music producer
and playwright and the singers are
proud to include him as their guest
performer this year. And as you will
see, he is also a lot of fun!
Little known fact: David produced
the very first recording of pop star
Avril Lavigne. His pop music
recordings on the RCA label are just
one aspect of David’s versatile
repertoire. He has also written a full-
length multi-media astronomical
symphonic piece entitled Symphonia
Galactica for the Kingston
Symphony, and was commissioned
to write and perform Schubert: TheMan and His Music for the GenesseeSymphony Orchestra in New York.David's music is regularly featured
on CBC radio programmes such as
The Vinyl Café, Morningside, Fresh
Air, Ontario Morning and Radio
Noon. An avid composer and
children’s performer, he has also
performed on CBC television and
Sesame Street.
David has co-written several plays.
The Perilous Pirate's Daughter, incollaboration with Anne Chislett,premiered at Blyth Festival
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explained that when he created the
document, he was following a
common code of practice.
“This is based on facts and other
documents, I didn’t make them up,”
he said.
When the vote was called to
approve the document, the
thoroughness of it ended up being
part of its downfall.
Councillor John Smuck said the
municipality shouldn’t be worried
about most of what was on the list
and that they should stick to
just reworking their dog control
bylaw.
“A lot of these animal issues are
going to become civil issues,
neighbours will report neighbours
not because of the animals but
because they’re having a
disagreement,” he said. “Some of
this stuff I don’t think we should
touch with a 10-foot pole. How
many problems have we had with
snakes and lizards before anyway?”
Smuck went on to say that all the
$85 charge for prohibited animals
was going to do was rob children of
the opportunity to have unique pets
and unique learning experiences.
Smuck’s other concern was that,
by creating an environment where
so many things are illegal, it’s going
to create some sort of black market.
“There’s going to be too many
people who aren’t going to follow
this,” he said. “We’re going to create
an illegal commodity and just make
it more difficult for the people who
want to do things right.”
Councillor Jamie Heffer agreed
with Smuck, stating that it would
drive people looking to legitimately
own the animals underground.
“This goes above and beyond
what we should be doing, but I don’t
think it’s a terrible thing to have,”
Deputy-Mayor Jason Breckenridge
countered. “If you have a dozen
gators, it probably won’t hurt to
have someone look at it every year.”
Council was split on the issue,
however, and when a motion was
brought forward to prepare a final
draft, Councillors Smuck, Heffer
and McCallum opposed it while
Mayor Paul Gowing, Deputy-Mayor
Breckenridge and Councillor David
Baker were in favour. A tied vote
results in the motion being
dismissed.
Gowing stated that the issue
would be discussed again at
council’s next meeting when all
members are present.
Councillor Neil Warwick was
absent from the meeting.
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students were invited to bring in a
banana to make a sundae on lunch
to raise money for MADD.
On Friday, students were excited
to participate in wearing red and
white to celebrate our Canadian
saint, St. André. There was a
pancake breakfast and lunch
smoothies as a fundraiser for St.
André Bessette Trust Fund, a fund
that helps our students in need.
16th Annual Barn Dance
Jamboree/Campout Weekend
May 23, 24, 25, 26 ~ Blyth Campground
For more information/full schedule
www.thebarndance.ca
519-530-8000
Highlights
Thursday, May 23 ~ Campground Open - Registration
Friday, May 24 ~ Bluegrass Show & Open Stage 7 pm - $6
Saturday, May 25 ~ Flea Market & Silent Auction
~ Barn Dance Show/Dance 8 pm - $25
Sunday, May 26 ~ Gospel Show 10 am - $5
Victoria Day to Labour Day
Monday - Saturday 6:30 am - 8:00 pm;
Sunday 7 am - 8 pm
FAMILY
RESTAURANT
38527 Blyth Rd., Auburn • 519-526-7373
Sunday Breakfast Buffet
(Children 10
& under
1/2 price)
• Gas Bar • Variety
• Bakery
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
All-You-Can-Eat
Buck n’ Doe
Saturday, May 18
for
Chris Riley &
Candice Ross
BMG Community Centre,
Brussels
9 pm - 1 am
Age of majority
Tickets $7 Advance/$9 at door
For tickets call Nicole Noble
519-887-8261
VerernrnnaVVeVe
&
JiJimim
a
Alaskan Cruise
519-291-4100 ~ Listowel, Ont.
Happy 40th
Troy
May 15
Love Chase, Ella,
Mom & Dad
& Kendra
Happy 25th
Anniversary
Pam & Keith
Love
Cole, Shea, Brock
Happy 80th
Birthday
Isabelle Wheeler
May 17
Love your family
Students
bring in
bananas
for MADD
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We will be celebrating at
the Knights of Columbus in
Wingham on Saturday, May 18th
from 12:30 to 4 p.m.