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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2012-08-16, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 2012. Continued from page 3 capitalize on the increased traffic due to the Blyth Festival. Deputy-Reeve David Riach stated that members of the business community in Blyth agreed to either move their chairs, tables and umbrellas indoors or take them down pending this agreement. Subsequent to the meeting, Rick Elliott, chair of the Blyth Business Improvement Area, said that the bylaw, which he is confident will find approval in September, is a great step forward. “This is a business-positive move that’s good for the local economy,” he said. “It differentiates our municipality in a positive way. “I do believe the process will prevail and council will approve the bylaw at their meeting in September,” he said. Elliott added that it’s unfortunate that the passing of the interim bylaw was delayed after the amount of planning, designing, engineering drawings and councillor and staff work that had gone into it, but he said his goal was to keep an eye on the future. “Rome wasn’t built in a day, but it was knocked down in one,” he said. “We have to look ahead and plan for the future Elliott sure policy will be approved Continued from page 1 around the Niagara Peninsula in 1878 and was acquired in a “friendly” takeover in 2007. “The closure will lead to increased efficiencies as we move dressing production to those plants where we have expanded capacity and invested in new lines over the last two years,” said TreeHouse Foods CEO Sam Reed in the company’s second quarter report. Plant closed for ‘efficiencies’ New sewing group formed through local 4-H clubBy Ellen JeffersonWawanosh 4-H started another club,Sew Easy, where members will learn thebasics of sewing and practise their skills.Cathy Drennan is the main leader of the club. The first meeting was on Monday, Aug. 6 at 7 p.m. at the Jefferson home. The meeting began with an ice breaker led by junior leader, Kristina Drennan. Members had the name of sewing items taped to their back and they had to ask simple questions to guess what object they were. Next, the club said the 4-H pledge and the election of officers began. Reba Jefferson was elected as president, with Kate Higgins as vice-president. Ellen Jefferson was chosen as press reporter and Loretta Higgins was designated for attendance recorder. Jolande Oudshoorn was selected as cover designer, but members still need to think of a club name. Members are to take turns being secretary to record the meetings. The club completed roll call, which was: give an important fact about something you need to do before or while you are sewing a garment. The members mentioned washing,measuring, pressing, straight of thegrain, pinning and more. Cathy stressedthat is was important to press as you go.Cathy explained that members needed to complete two sewing projects for the club and the members looked at patterns for ideas. Next, Cathy set out a tray of sewing objects and members had one minute to remember the objects and then had to write the objects down once the tray was taken away. It was both a test of sewing knowledge and memory. Then members raced to match terms with their definitions concerning parts of a sewing machine. Two examples of buttons were passed around and members had to identify which one was sewn on better. This helped members learn the importance of a shank. Cathy demonstrated how to properly sew on a button and then members practised with shank buttons and regular buttons. For the next meeting, members are to plan their projects, prepare a practice hem and measure themselves. Judging group visits farm to learn about cattle By Ryan Baan The Grey Township 4-H Jurors gathered at the home of Crystal Blake outside of Molesworth for their fifth meeting of their judging club on Aug. 2. At this meeting, members judged a class of breeding heifers and also learned about what to look for in these beef cattle when judging them. They also looked at sheep and what is important to consider when judging them. Later, the Jurors judged a class of regular potato chips, which made for a tasty snack afterwards. The sixth and final meeting of the Jurors was held on Aug. 9 at the former Grey Central Public School. Members took a hike through the woods. We judged hiking sticks and reasons were given by all members. Some members also made brownies to bring to the meeting which were judged by the jurors as well and were gobbled up to adjourn the final meeting for the judging project. The Jurors held their achievement program at the Seaforth Agriplex on Aug. 14 during the Huron County 4-H Judging Competition. Learning to judge the heifers The Grey Township 4-H Jurors learned all about what to look for in breeding heifers and beef cattle. Shown are, from left: Emma Baan, Nick Vinnicombe, Brent Alexander, Ryan Baan, Jeanette Schramm, Jolande Oudshoorn and Adam Baan. Absent are Crystal Blake and Femke Backx. (Denny Scott photo) The following establishments have applied to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a liquor licence under the Liquor Licence Act: Application for a Sales Licence QUEENS BAKERY 430 QUEEN STREET BLYTH (Indoor area) Deadline for submissions: August 22, 2012 PART II BISTRO 428 QUEEN STREET BLYTH (Indoor area) Deadline for submissions: August 30, 2012 Any resident of the municipality may make a written submission as to whether the issuance of the licence is in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents. Please include your name, address and telephone number. If a petition is submitted to the Commission, please identify the designated contact person. Note: The AGCO gives the applicant copies of any objections. Anonymous objections are not considered. The personal information gathered is collected under the authority of the Liquor Licence Act. The principal purpose of the collection is to assess eligibility for the issuance of a liquor sales licence. Copies of all objections are given to the applicant. The information may also be disclosed pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Manager, Licensing and Registration, Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario at the address, telephone numbers or e-mail address listed below. Submissions to be sent to: Licensing and Registration, Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, 90 Sheppard Avenue East, Suite 200, Toronto, ON M2N 0A4. Tel: 416-326-8700 OR Toll-free in Ontario: 1-800-522-2876. Fax: 416-326-5555. E-mail: licensing@agco.on.ca Notice of Liquor Licence Application Proving it’s sew easy The new Sew Easy club, a part of the Wawanosh 4-H organization, started up recently with the goal of teaching sewing skills. Shown practicing their tailoring talents are, from left, Ellen Jefferson, Kate Higgins and Meagan Higgins. (Denny Scott photo)