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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2009-07-02, Page 3THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JULY 2, 2009. PAGE 3. North Huron council was called upon to referee at its June 15 meeting as Wingham merchants faced off about sidewalk sale days. Council had been presented with information earlier, and a request to close two blocks between July 23- 25. However, there were some retailers not happy with the decision and hoped to have it reversed. Councillors pointed out this wasn’t a municipal issue, noting that they can’t make a decision then have the opposing side show up and expect them to change their minds. It was suggested that the merchants begin to work together for the betterment of the downtown as a whole. *** Council approved the recommendation to continue the current practice of billing vacant rental units a minimum bill. *** No flowers will be placed on Hanna Bridge in 2009 due to bridge reconstruction. Options will be explored for the placement of the flowerboxes on the bridge once the works is completed. *** Two manure tanks will be purchased for the capture of rainwater from municipal buildings for municipal purposes. *** An application is being submitted under the Community Adjustment Fund for the construction of a fire hall in Blyth. It will be submitted as an 80/20 split. *** A $50 bursary and plaque will be presented to the most improved graduating student at the four public schools in the township. *** Council supported the resolution of the Central East North Huron Accommodation Review Committee recommending the construction of a new kindergarten to Grade 8 school and recognition of public opposition to moving Grades 7 and 8s into the high school. Council would commit $125,000 to the project or an in-kind donation. Happy birthday to Stephen Thompson of Clinton who celebrates July 3. Happy 80th birthday to Roy Young who will celebrate his special day on July 4. Happy birthday as well to Brenda Brooks who celebrates on July 7 and to Nicole Kerr who will celebrate on July 8. We are glad to hear that Merv Ritchie is back home from Clinton hospital and is reportedly doing well. Congratulations to Jamie Craig of Atwood who graduated Grade 8 on Wednesday, June 24. Those attending were his parents Doug and Joyce Craig and his grandparents Jim and Jeanne Rittinger of Kitchener and Marilyn Craig of Blyth. Summer sure came with a vengeance! We have waited a long time for this weather. School is out and the kids are excited. Have a safe and fun summer. Katherine Kaszas brings a favourite play from her tenure as artistic director back to Blyth in a new production. The Mail Order Bride by Alberta playwright Robert Clinton is now in rehearsal and opens on July 10. Brad Rudy leads the cast as an aging farmer who remembers the life of his neighbours and family during the early decades of the 20th century. In his Blyth debut, after more than 20 seasons at Stratford, Rudy’s character narrates the story and interacts with the characters and the audience. Charles Teeter, played by newcomer Daniel Roberts, is the farmer who sends away for the bride, and Catherine Fitch (Against the Grain/Courting Johanna) plays the mail order bride, an educated woman with a sense of adventure. Associate artistic director Gil Garratt (Against the Grain/Courting Johanna) plays Russell Teeter, a pilot in world war two and Korea; Daniel Brière as Art Milligan, the travelling salesman; Marion Day (Harvest/Innocence Lost) as Rachel Teeter – the daughter of Charlotte and Charles; and Claire Burns as Eva Teeter, the wife of Russell. The Mail Order Bride won the Alberta Playwriting Competition and the Alberta Writers Guild Drama Award. Kaszas led the Blyth Festival through a period of great growth and change as artistic Director from 1984 - 1990. Since leaving Blyth, Kaszas has served as the associate artistic director of Canadian Stage in Toronto and interim artistic director at Factory Theatre, dramaturg of the Banff Centre for the Arts and has directing credits in professional theatres from coast to coast. Kaszas is currently the artistic director of the performing arts programmes at St. Clair College in Windsor. Kaszas first produced The Mail Order Bride in Blyth followed by tours to southwestern Ontario and Alberta in 1988 and 1989. The Mail Order Bride previews on July 8, opens on July 10 and runs until Aug. 14. Tickets start at $20 per person and are available on-line at www.blythfestival.com or by calling the box office at 519-523-9300 or toll free 1-877- 862-5984. TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HURON RESIDENTS OF THE VILLAGE OF BLYTH, TOWN OF WINGHAM, AND HUMPHREY SUBDIVISION (BELGRAVE) WATERING RESTRICTION AND CONSERVATION EFFORTS To ensure that the municipality has a sufficient supply of water in case of an emergency and to promote water conservation, the following water policy will take effect JULY 1, 2009. Residents with an even house number will be permitted to water on even days. Residents with an odd house number will be permitted to water on odd days. Watering of gardens, flowerbeds and lawns shall only be permitted during the evening between the hours of 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. This watering policy shall remain in effect until September 30, 2009. The Township of North Huron has purchased 150 rain barrels which will be available at our cost of $50. to the residents of North Huron. They are available at Blyth Building Supplies or by contacting Don Nicholson at dnicholson@northhuron.ca or 519-357-3550 ext. 43 Thank you for your co-operation. Township of North Huron Council & Committee Meeting Schedule July 6 Regular Council Meeting 7:30 p.m. - Council Chambers July 13 Committee of the Whole 7:00 p.m. - Council Chambers July 14 Belgrave Community Centre Board 7:00 p.m. - Belgrave Community Centre July 20 Regular Council Meeting 7:30 p.m. - Council Chambers BBllyytthh AArreeaa FFaarrmmeerrss'' MMaarrkkeett Every Saturday 1:00 - 4:30 pm until September 12 Fresh fruits & vegetables, home baking, jams, jellies, pickles, maple syrup, meat products Corner of Queen & Dinsley Streets Free strawberries & ice cream for first 50 visitors on July 4 NEWS FROM BLYTH BUY? SELL? TRY CLASSIFIED Spring Breezes 83189 Scott Line, Blyth 519-523-9456 Jack & Sylvia Nonkes We have had a great season so far, and now that summer has arrived we invite you to come and see the great selection of beautiful, healthy plants that still need a home... so now July hours:OPEN 9-5 daily Closed Sundays EVERYTHING IS 1/2 PRICE * Baskets * Mixed Pots * Annuals * Perennials * Veggies By MarilynCraigCall 523-9318From Marilyn’s Desk Appreciative The Canadian Cancer Society, Huron-Perth Unit was very pleased to present years of service awards to dedicated volunteers from the Blyth area at a recent meeting of the Royal Canadian Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary, Blyth. Each year the volunteers sell daffodils in support of the Society’s mission to eradicate cancer and enhance the quality of life of people living with cancer. Janis Cunningham, unit manager, presented each woman with a certificate and pin. “It is such a privilege to celebrate the wonderful work of our committed volunteers,” she said. “They work hard in the fight against cancer, raising funds and awareness. We could not do it without them.” Back row, from left: Janice Henry, 15 years; Val Pethick, daffodil convenor, 15 years: Sandra Elliott, 10 years; Edythe Glousher, 15 years. Front: Kay Hesselwood, 15 years; Bernice Pierce, 15 years. (Photo submitted) Familiar face returns to Blyth Festival Merchants not happy with sale North Huron council briefs