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The Citizen, 2009-09-03, Page 3THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2009. PAGE 3. A vacant Blyth house was severely damaged in an early morning fire, Aug. 25. The home, located on the east end of Dinsley Street, was under renovation, said fire chief Paul Josling, and the cause of the blaze had not been determined. When firefighters arrived on the scene at 2:30 a.m., Josling said, the front wall was blazing. “The fire damage was primarily contained to one small area of the front wall, but there is heat damage to the rest. He estimates the damage at between $15,000 - $20,000. Firefighters remained on the scene until 5:30 a.m. The second call came at 11:55 p.m. Aug. 26 when a resident in Blyth who was getting ready for work, noticed a fire at the ball diamond. Firefighters arrived to find that a portable toilet was ablaze. It was totally destroyed, said Josling, who estimates the damage at $1,000. The fire is believed to have been an act of vandalism, said Josling, and the OPP were contacted. The village was saddened this past week when we heard of the accidental death of Murray Nesbitt. Murray will be missed by many people. Our sympathy goes out to his family at this sad time. Happy birthday to Bruce Richmond who celebrates on Sept. 7. Happy anniversary to Lavern and Joan Clark who celebrate on Sept. 7. Fall must be here. Blyth United Church is ready for its annual garage sale on Tuesday, Sept. 8,Wednesday, Sept. 8 and Thursday, Sept. 10, the week of the Threshers Reunion. They will be serving beef on a bun with muffins, pie and coffee for the lunch hour and also the supper hour. The Municipality of Morris- Turnberry History Committee is still looking for stories of people. Mail them to the municipal office at 41342 Morris Rd., RR 4, Brussels, N0G 1H0 or to me at 40182 Moncrieff Rd., RR 2, Blyth, N0M 1H0. Thanks so much for your interest. Our book is beginning to take form. BLYTH UNITED CHURCH Greeting at Blyth United Church on Sunday, Aug. 30 was Joan Clark. Ushering were Cliff Snell and David Onn. The call to worship was followed by the first hymn, Jesus Stand Among Us and the prayer of approach. The choir anthem was Teach Me Your Ways Oh Lord. The scripture reading was 1st Kings 8: 22-30 and 41-42. Rev. Gary Clark had an atlas for the children to look at. The children had just returned from a trip to Winnipeg and he showed them on the map how far it was from Blyth. They told him it took four days. He asked them if they had stayed in a hotel. When you are on a trip a hotel is a welcoming place to rest. He explained to them that is like church. The church is a welcoming place and a place to rest. The hymn, He Leadeth Me was sung. Rev. Clark’s message to the adults was Rest Stop Ahead. When travelling long distances look forward to the rest stops along the highway. Solomon wanted the temple that he built to be a rest stop. It was a place to praise God and to rest and to remind the people that they had been slaves and that they were free of the slavery. Solomon wanted the temple to be a place where strangers could come and God would hear their prayers. The temple was a place to build bridges between the people and God. The church is a place where people of faith can always come together and talk to God, said Rev. Clark. People often claim they are not religious but are spiritual people. People on the road of life are not alone. God is always with them. They must have a sign that says, “Come in and find rest” and make strangers feel they are welcome and belong. The next hymn was Part of the Family. Two fires last week in Blyth Blyth shed tenders raise questionsThe issue of the new shed for theBlyth campgrounds raised a fewquestions for North Huron councilafter tenders came in. Pat Newson, director of recreation/facilities, told council at its Aug. 24 meeting that the tender came has quite a surprise. “We had budgetted $137,025. After we took out hydro, water, sewer and the design we were hoping the contract to build it would be $113,000. The tender we got was $544,000.” Mechanical, plumbing and heating costs amount to $96,000. Recognizing that it had been their “dream” shed for which theyrequested the tender, a building thatwould house laundry, showers andtoilets, Newson said they then satdown to see what could be removed. “We crossed off $187,000,” shesaid. The contractor, John Beldman, is willing to sit down with them to come up with a building that the township can afford. A portion of the cost will be covered by a grant. Newson asked council to consider awarding the contract to Beldman on the condition that they work together to find a solution. “We could ask for two quotes, one with the building and the washrooms plumbed in or the lowest price we can get for the building to be completed.”To meet the grant deadline thework is scheduled to begin Sept. 18. Newson is still trying to come toterms with the range between whatwas expected and what the actualcosts are. “It’s not like we picked a number out of the sky. We asked around but it seems a building costs more than we thought.” Newson said for now what is really needed is a place for storage, so having the building there, ready to install the washroom and laundry facilities as they can afford them is an option. ‘It meets our current needs.” Councillor Alma Conn said she would prefer to see the township “build a quality shell”, than build theentire facility cheaply. Newson was instructed to proceedmeeting with Beldman to try andachieve a suitable solution. Our fall mums are blooming. We have a large selection of colours to choose from GREYHAVEN GARDENS 1/2 mile west of Londesborough Open 7 days a week 519-523-9781 Gorgeous Garden Mums and Fall Planters FALL SALE All perennials & shrubs on sale now Township of North Huron Council & Committee Meeting Schedule September 8 Regular Council Meeting 7:30 p.m. - Council Chambers September 9 Wingham Area Fire Board 7:00 p.m. - Gorrie Station September 14 Committee of the Whole 7:00 p.m. - Council Chambers September 15 North Huron Police Services Board 7:00 p.m. - Board Room September 16 Josephine Street Reconstruction Information Meeting 7:00 p.m. - Knights Hall September 21 Regular Council Meeting 7:30 p.m. - Council Chambers September 24 Blyth District Fire Board 7:00 p.m. - Blyth Fire Hall Construction Ph.:519-523-9354 Cell:519-525-8615 Custom 5" seamless eavestrough in aluminum or steel N e w The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 420 192 Dinsley St., Blyth $700 per person Dessert $2.50 Thurs., Sept. 10 5-7 pm at the Legion Ham & Scalloped Potato Dinner Blyth Legion Branch 420 ATTENTION VETERANS Randy Groundwater, Provincial Service Officer will be in the area in early October. Anyone requiring an appointment to see him please contact Crystal Taylor, President Br. 420 519-523-9635 by September 11, 2009. 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, wool & woollen products, sheepskins. Corner of Queen & Dinsley Streets Vendors Wanted Phone: 519-523-4792 By Marilyn Craig Call 523-9318 From Marilyn’s Desk NEWS FROM BLYTH ON $6.00 THURSDAYS Drop into either of our offices any Thursday with your word classified (maximum 20 words) and pay only $6.00 + GST (paid in advance). That’s $1.00 off regular rates. The Citizen By Bonnie Gropp The Citizen By Bonnie GroppThe Citizen