The Citizen, 2008-04-03, Page 3THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2008. PAGE 3.
At their March 18 meeting, Morris-
Turnberry councillors approved the
idea of the Belgrave Communtiy
Centre Board applying for a liquor
licence.
The decision had been delayed
by a request from the council for
more information.
At the March 18 meeting
councillor Paul Gowing, who is a
member of the community centre
board, urged council to make a
decision.
“Our council is holding up the
process,” he said. “We need to deal
with this tonight.”
Community groups using the
centre support the idea, he said. It
will mean a once-a-year licence fee
of $1,000 instead of several special-
occasion permit fees, making it
more economical for groups. The
centre will also have a catering
clause allowing the permit to be
transferred — to the arena floor, for
instance.
Since the building is on the North
Huron side of Belgrave’s main
street, that municipality will be
responsible for the liquor policy
that will be in place at the
centre.
“It’s my feeling that it’s our duty
at the community centre board to
work out the details,” said Gowing.
The Twp. of North Huron
recreation department received 52
caged hockey helmets for the arenas
and 12 skateboard helmets for the
Blyth Skate Park through a
ThinkFirst grant from the Ministry
of Health Promotion in
Ontario.
With this initiative, community
groups who provide sport and
recreation opportunities to
children and youth will now be
equipped to provide the
sport helmets that keep kids safe
while they’re having fun. North
Huron is one of the selected
communities to benefit from this
grant.
The problem of safety has
become more prominent this year as
some schools are insisting skating
participants must wear helmets
when on the ice.
These helmets will be available
during school rentals, public skating
times and private rentals.
Sorry to hear that Fran
McClinchey is a patient in Clinton
Hospital.
Amy McCrea reported a couple of
weeks ago that she had a pair of
robins on her driveway. Today it is
more like spring and there have
been a few more robins about in the
area. It is so good to hear them chirp
in the trees in the morning and know
that the snow will soon be gone.
Friends and lions members are
working hard in the preparation of a
benefit dance and silent auction at
the Blyth and District Community
Centre for Mikayla Ansley who is
undergoing treatment in Toronto’s
Sick Children’s Hospital. Mikayla is
the daughter of Mike and Katie
Ansley of Waterloo and the
granddaughter of Rod and Debbie
Ansley of Blyth. For tickets contact
any Lions member or many local
businesses.
On Wednesday, March 23, 26
seniors and guests gathered at the
Bainton Gallery. All enjoyed a
potluck dinner together.
They were entertained by Bruce
Robertson who took the group on a
pleasant trip down memory lane as
he sang old favourites including Are
You Lonesome Tonight? and Elmer’s
Tune. He accompanied himself on
the guitar.
A second guest was Charlie Reid,
president of Zone 8, United Senior
Citizens of Ontario (USCO). He is
also field rep for the same
organization. He spoke about USCO
activities and about the convention to
be held in Burlington, Aug. 18 - 20.
The club accepted the invitation of
the Londesborough USCO Seniors
to join them on May 28. Sixteen
people signed up.
A motion was passed to once again
provide the money for a dictionary to
be awarded at the Blyth Public
School Grade 8 graduation to the
student excelling in English.
The group was sorry to learn that
long-time member Bill Craig is in
hospital.
Everyone was reminded to set
April 7 aside for the Zone 8 Rally
which will be in Blyth this year.
Maple and Moose is coming out of
hibernation and looking for
vendors.
The store, located in Blyth, is a co-
operative featuring Canadian
products. Approximately 20 vendors
are involved at this time and
manager Bev Elliott would be
interested in hearing from other
interesting in being part of the
consortium.
This is the second year the store
has been open.
BLYTH UNITED CHURCH
Greeting at Blyth United Churchon Sunday, March 30 were Doug andBarb Howson. Ushering were ElaineBrown, Joann MacDonald andBrenda Brooks. Guest organist wasLynda McGregor.Guest speaker Sandy Morriswelcomed everyone to church. AnEaster lily was placed at the front ofthe church in memory of JoyceCunningham, Bradley and Doris
Carter by Con and Lois van Vliet. A
hydrangea was placed in memory of
Don Craig by Marilyn Craig and
family and there was an arrangement
from the funeral of Ted East.
The UCW will be making beef
pies on April 23 and turkey pies on
April 30. This will be the last chance
for meat pies until fall. Call Joann
MacDonald if you wish to order at
519-523-9274.
The call to worship was read
responsively and was followed by
the opening prayer in unison. The
first hymn was Morning has
Broken.
The choir sang the anthem Victory
in Jesus.
The children’s hymn was Fairest
Lord Jesus. Jon Hakkers and Brett
Glousher read the minute for
missions.
Sandy asked the children what had
happened in the church this past
week. Some of the children said that
it was sad people would have to rob
the churches.
If the reason for the robbery was
you were hungry, then it is very
sad.
Everyone sang The Lord’s
Prayer.
Candice Abell-Rinn carried the lit
candle as the children went
downstairs for their time of worship
and fellowship.
Psalm 16 was read responsively.
The scripture readings was from 1
Peter 1: 2-9 and the gospel reading
from John 20: 19-31.
Sandy’s message to the adults was
on ways to handle fear. If people
trust in God, He will guide them
through.
The hymn Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Give Thanks was sung.
The last hymn was Breathe on Me
Breath of God.
Belgrave CC to apply
for liqour license
NH receives 52 helmets
Lucky guy
Jim Taylor, right, of Blyth was the lucky winner of a
barbecue, donated by Sparling’s Propane, just in time for
barbecue season. Branch 420 president Ric McBurney
congratulated Taylor on his win, which was first prize in the
Blyth Legion’s mid-winter draw. Other winners were, Marg
Anderson of Londesborough who received a gift certificate
courtesy of Branch 420 and Donna Doig of Listowel, two
Blyth Festival season tickets. (Photo submitted)
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Re: 2008 COUNTY OF HURON BUDGET
The 2008 County of Huron Budget will be presented for
deliberation at Huron County Council on Wednesday, April 2,
2008 at 9:00 a.m., Council Chambers, Court House, Goderich,
Ontario.
Barbara A. Leamen
County Clerk
The Corporation of the County of Huron
1 Court House Square
Goderich, Ontario N7A 1M2
(519) 524-8394
Scrapbooking
with Karen
Attention
Scrapbookers
April 2nd, 9th, 16th,
23rd and 30th
Upstairs at the Blyth Legion
6 pm to 10 pm
Supplies available.
Admission by donation to the
Building Fund.
For more info call
519-523-9319
By MarilynCraigCall 523-9318From Marilyn’s Desk
NEWS
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By Keith Roulston
The Citizen