HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2008-08-28, Page 3THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, AUGUST 28, 2008. PAGE 3.
Congratulations to Shari and Rick
Howson on the birth of their baby
girl.
Congratulations to Heidi (Meier)
and David Lang at Stratford on the
birth of their baby girl.
Congratulations to Brent and Lori
Brooks who celebrate their 15th
anniversary on Aug. 28.
Congratulations to Marion and
Bill Young who celebrate their
anniversary on Aug. 28.
Happy birthday to Margaret Books
of Seaforth Manor Retirement Home
who will celebrate her 92nd birthday
on Aug. 29.
Happy birthday to Connor Brooks
who will celebrate this coming
week.
Visiting at the home of Rev. Gary
Clark and Rev. Kathy Douglas were
Gary’s brother, Brian and his partner
Rose.
Many Edgar relatives gathered at
the home of Joanne, Richard,
Amanda and Nick Cortes of
Tavistock for their annual pool party
on Sunday, Aug. 24. Special guests
were Irlma Edgar of Wingham and
Mait and Mary Edgar of Petrolia.
There was also a special cake for
four of the gang who are turning 50
this year: Murray Edgar of Aylmer,
Bev Park of Petrolia, Richard Cortes
of Tavistock and Mike Park of
Petrolia.
Some enjoyed swimming in the
pool, while others played games.
There was a potluck supper. People
attended from Atwood, Aylmer,
Belgrave, Brigden, Blyth, Clinton,
London, Petrolia, Tavistock and
Wingham.
Don’t forget Morris-Turnberry
History Committee is looking for
your help in finding stories of people
who live in Morris-Turnberry or
have lived in the townships in the
past. A history book is being
compiled. There will be a public
meeting on Nov. 13 at 7:30 p.m. in
Bluevale Community Hall. All those
interested are invited to attend.
BLYTH UNITED CHURCH
Greeting at Blyth United Church
on Sunday, Aug. 24 was Fred Meier.
Margaret Kai was director of music.
Ushering were Nancy Hakkers,
Karen and Rob Mason and Larry
Badley.
The call to worship was followed
by the first hymn, I, the Lord of Sea
and Sky, and the Prayer of Approach.
Cheryl Cronin and Avon Corneil
favoured the congregation with a
duet, Heaven Came Down and
Glory Filled My Soul.
The scripture readings were from
Luke 13: 22-30 and Genesis 18: 16-
33. The next hymn Lord Speak to
Me was sung.
Rev. Gary Clark’s message to the
adults was, What If Only One Is
Worth Saving. Rev. Clark continued
the story of Abraham and Sarah’s
journey.
At the Aug. 18 meeting of North
Huron council, councillor Greg
McClinchey re-iterated his concerns
about the future of rural mail service.
“Canada Post has said that more
than 20 per cent of rural mailboxes
that are going to be tested for safety
are going to be taken out of service,”
said McClinchey. “If you don’t call
this a backdoor way to redirect rural
mail I don’t know what it is.”
However, having written Canada
Post to express concerns in the past,
there’s little left that can be done, he
agreed, but be aware. “We can’t stop
it, but we need to be mindful.”
***
Council approved the purchase of
a four-wheel drive loader at the
tendered price of $112,212,
including PST from Nortrax Canada
Inc. They also purchased a five-year
extended warranty package in the
amount of $3,720 plus taxes.
A total of $98,000 is in the 2008
budget for the purchase said director
of public works Ralph Campbell.
However, there will be capital
money left over from the Catherine
and Shuter Street projects to recover
the balance.
***
Bills and accounts totalling
$382,476.84 were approved.
***
Council will sponsor Sunday
public skates in Wingham and Blyth
as an ‘in motion’ initiative.
***
Director of facilities/recreation Pat
Newson will be looking for a new
name for Hockey Days in North
Huron to capture the family aspect
of the event. Also events will be held
in February and council will sponsor
the cost of facility rentals and staff
time to co-ordinate and market the
event.
***
Council approved an extension for
the completion of the Minnie Street
reconstruction to Sept. 19. A penalty
of $500 per working day will be
charged to Lavis Contracting for
each day after that date that the
project is incomplete.
***
Council approved an application
from the Blyth Lions Club for a
special occasions permit to hold a
beer garden at the park, Sept. 11, 12
and 13 during the Oldtimers year-
end slo-pitch tournament.
By Marilyn
Craig
Call
523-9318
From Marilyn’s Desk
NEWS
FROM BLYTH
BLYTH LIONS
Entertainment
at the Blyth Lions Park
Saturday, September 6th
starting at 4 pm
Please come and join us
and have some fun
ALSO REMEMBER
OUR 4-WHEELER
DRAW
Sunday of Threshers September 7th
at the Lions Park
at the Pavilion
Township of North Huron
Council & Committee Meeting Schedule
September 2 Regular Council Meeting
7:30 p.m. - Council Chambers
September 8 Committee of the Whole
7:00 p.m. - Council Chambers
September 9 Belgrave Community Centre Board
7:00 p.m. - Belgrave Arena
September 10 Blyth Arena Advisory Committee
7:00 p.m. - Blyth Arena
September 11 Blyth District Area Fire Board
7:00 p.m. - Blyth Fire Hall
September 15 Regular Council Meeting
7:30 p.m. - Council Chambers
September 16 North Huron Police Services Board
7:00 p.m. - Police Board Room
BBllyytthh AArreeaa
FFaarrmmeerrss'' MMaarrkkeett
Every Saturday
1:00 - 4:30 pm
until September 6
Corner of
Queen &
Dinsley
Streets
Fresh fruits & vegetables,
home baking, jams, jellies,
pickles, maple syrup,
meat products
Car Oiling
at
Lee's Service Centre
Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 1 pm - 8 pm; Fri. 1 pm - 6 pm; Sat. 8 am - 12 noon
(Weather permitting) 348 Dinsley St. E., Blyth 519-523-9151
We use Hot, Acid Free, New Oil
CARS & LIGHT TRUCKS
Trunk Lid
Inner Fenders
Doors & Door Panels Dog LegsUnderside
Inner Fenders
Hood
STARTING SEPTEMBER 2
The Royal Canadian
Legion
Branch 420 Blyth
would like to thank everyone who helped make our Elimination draw a
success on Saturday, August 23. Congratulations to all the winners.
Ron Schmidt, $1,000.00; Ric Gervais, $200.00; Mac Brooks, $100.00;
$25.00 winners were: Karen Scott; Dorothy Carter; Janice Henry;
Helen Rau; Carolyn Kuipers; Angie Dunn; Jason MacLeod; Darrell and
Shirley Wood; Don and Lynda McAdam; June Patterson; Ken
Anderson; Cathie Schalk; Kate Palmer; Bill Shaddick; Barry O’Krafka;
John Neutel; Brian Westberg; Bruce Rowe; Jana Ditner; Steve Layton.
Playing off
The Blyth II over-18 soccer team faced off against Clinton
on Sunday in a game for their year-end tournament. (Vicky
Bremner photo)
Hockey Days to get new name
North Huron council briefs
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