The Citizen, 2009-08-27, Page 3THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2009. PAGE 3.
In just over one week, the children
of Huron County will be heading
back to school. There will be much
more traffic on the roadway.
Parents are urged to remind their
children to walk and bike
safely.
Also, said OPP Const. Joanna Van
Mierlo, all bikers under 18 are to be
wearing a bike helmet. “We ask that
bikers keep their eyes and ears open
for vehicles as many motorists do
not pay attention to cyclists and
walkers. I’m telling you this from
numerous personal incidents on my
own bike. Cyclists are required to
follow the rules of the road just as
other vehicles. The roadway is not
the place for any stunt driving.
Walkers please stay on the sidewalks
and cross at intersections.”
As for school buses, Huron OPP
Detachment Commander Inspector
Dan Grant would like to remind all
motorists of the legislation which
took effect on Sept. 1, 2005 that
allows vehicle owners to be charged
if their vehicle illegally passes a
stopped school bus when its upper
red lights are flashing and the stop
arm is extended. Previously, only the
driver could be charged if he/she
was identified.
The total fine for failing to stop for
a school bus is $490 and up to
$2,000 and six demerit points. Each
subsequent offence includes a fine of
$1,000 up to $4,000, six demerit
points and possible jail time to six
months.
Drivers should also remember that
whether on a city street, highway or
township road, and regardless of the
speed limit and the number of lanes,
motorists travelling in both
directions must stop when
approaching a stopped school bus
with its upper red lights flashing and
stop arm extended. The only
exception: on highways separated by
a median, traffic coming from the
opposite direction is not required to
stop.
“The safety of our children
remains our number one priority,”
said Van Mierlo.
Sympathy is extended to the
family of John Buchanan who
passed away Sunday, Aug. 23.
Congratulations to Tim and Jenn
Caldwell of Guelph on the birth of
their twin girls July 22.
Happy anniversary to Brent and
Lori Brooks who celebrate Aug. 28
Happy birthday to Margaret
Brooks of Seaforth who celebrates
Aug. 29.
Happy birthday to Connor Brooks
who celebrates Sept. 1.Bodie Craig is a patient inLondon’s University Hospitalrecovering after having some skingrafting done.Margaret (Craig) Townsend ofLondon is also a patient inUniversity Hospital after falling andbreaking her hip.Edgar relatives gathered at the
cottage of Brenda Edgar in Bayfield
for their annual summer get-
together. Everyone enjoyed a walk to
the beach and some went swimming
while others went discovering the
main street.
Special guests were Mait and
Mary Edgar who also celebrated
their 58th wedding anniversary on
Saturday, Aug. 22.
The Bromley reunion was held at
the new home of Bruce and Sharon
Bromley on Thuell Street.
BLYTH UNITED CHURCHGreeting at Blyth United Churchon Sunday, Aug. 23 was Fred Meier.Ushering were Cliff Snell and TerryRichmond.David Onn, filling in for Rev. GaryClark, welcomed everyone tochurch.The Call to Worship was followedby the first hymn, Praise the Lord
with the Sound of Trumpet and the
Prayer of Approach. The hymn,
Come and Find the Quiet Centre,
was sung.
The scripture reading was from I
Kings 8: 22-30. The choir sang an
anthem.
David’s message to the adults was
Stop and Take a Rest. Life is like a
road. If people travel far they need to
take time to rest.
Children take a rest and enjoy
growing up. They have a wonderful
time with very little worries.Children can dream of what theywould like to be when they grow up.Later people travel down the roadand get all the things they need suchas marriage, children and owning ahome. In their 50s they have grownup and can prepare for the GoldenYears.They look back and see all the
things they have accomplished.
When people visit the archives
room they can see a path that the
church has taken through the years.
People need to take a rest and look
back at the things that have
happened to them.
NOTICE
BLYTH HULLETT
LANDFILL SITE
To improve landfill operations and to control solid waste management
cost, the Council of the Township of North Huron has provided notice
to discontinue use of the Blyth Hullett Landfill Site operations effective
September 1, 2009.
Blyth residents will no longer be permitted to use the site effective
September 1st, 2009.
A new leaf and yard waste compost will be established at 117 North
Street (in front of the sewage treatment plant) for Blyth residents to
use. All leaf, yard and garden waste will be accepted along with
branches that have a diameter less than 4 inches (10 cm). The site
will be monitored by a video camera.
Blyth residents are permitted to take their household waste to the
North Huron landfill sites located at 39246 Moncrieff Road or 39601
Reid Road. Hours of operation and fee information for these sites are
available at www.northhuron.ca. Effective September 1st, vehicle tires
will be accepted at no cost from residents at North Huron landfill sites.
Curbside collection of waste, recyclables and yard waste are not
affected and the schedule will not change.
If you have any questions please contact the municipal office at
519-357-3550.
BABY AND I
PROGRAM
CLINTON PUBLIC HOSPITAL
September 2009, 10:00 - 11:30
CONFERENCE ROOM 2nd Floor
WHEN ATTENDING FOR THE FIRST
TIME PLEASE REGISTER IN
ADMITTING
PROGRAM TOPICS:
Wednesday, Sept. 2 - Crying, Sleeping & Your Baby
Wednesday, Sept. 9 - Feeding Your Baby
Wednesday, Sept. 16 - Child Care & You
Wednesday, Sept. 23 - Share Your Birth Experience
Wednesday, Sept. 30 - Infant Massage
For more info call Veronica Farquhar - 519-482-3440 Ext. 6304
BBllyytthh AArreeaa
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Every Saturday
1:00 - 4:30 pm
until September 12
Fresh fruits & vegetables,
home baking, jams, jellies,
pickles, maple syrup,
meat products, wool & woollen
products, sheepskins.
Corner of
Queen &
Dinsley
Streets
Vendors Wanted
Phone:
519-523-4792
NEWS
FROM BLYTH
By MarilynCraigCall 523-9318From Marilyn’s Desk
New addition
Blyth fire chief Paul Josling and several other firefighters welcomed in a new addition to the
emergency services training centre site just south of Blyth last week when CN donated a
tanker car to the site, which made its way all the way from Toronto. The car required two
cranes to move it from truck to tracks. It was involved in an accident and was left unusable by
CN, but it is still fitted with all of the necessary valves, so it can be used for several different
training purposes, says Josling. (Shawn Loughlin photo)
OPP preaches safety for back to school