HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2007-06-28, Page 3THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JUNE 28, 2007. PAGE 3.
Blyth Farmers’ Market will open
for its fourth season, Saturday
afternoon with a strawberry festival.
The first 100 visitors to the
market, which will run from 1-4:30
p.m. each Saturday until Sept. 15,
will receive a sample of strawberries
and ice cream. The market will be
held on Dinsley Street West next to
Sweets and Treats.
Also new this year will be one
booth dedicated to fundraising for
local community groups. Featured
Saturday will be the Blyth Church of
God social committee. Other new
vendors are also expected.
The market grew out of a
successful one-day experiment in
August 2003. Favourite vendors of
regular market shoppers including
Noah Stutzman (vegetables and
baking) and Steele Wool Farms
(lamb and woolen products) will be
back for the season.
The market is seeking new
vendors, anyone interested can call
Keith Roulston at 523-4792 (days)
or 523-9636 (evenings and
weekends).
The issue of a crossing sign in
Blyth at the corner of Dinsley and
Queen Streets brought some
debate and initial confusion at
North Huron council’s June 18
meeting.
The question of a crosswalk sign
had come up during the
teleconference between Blyth
community representatives and
councillor Greg McClinchey.
In response director of public
works Ralph Campbell had one of
his men investigate three corners on
Queen Street. What he discovered
was that it is actually the King Streetcorner that was considerably busier,
with children crossing to and from
school.
“We talked to parents and their
kids are told to cross at King Street,”
said Campbell. “The feeling was
that signs should go there rather than
Dinsley.”
Putting up signs at both is too
much of a distraction, he said,
with fire signs and the new street
signs.
However, the request for a sign
had come from business owners
specifically for Dinsley Street. The
concern was for theatre goers
crossing at various points along the
street. “I think the issue is the theatre,”
said McClinchey. “Right now it’s
like gazelles crossing a river.”
Councillor Arnold Taylor said if
the point was made in the first place
because of the Dinsley corner, then
to put a sign at King Street means
council hasn’t addressed the
concern.
Councillor Archie MacGowan
pointed out that a sign isn’t going to
solve the problem. “I don’t think
you’re going to channel a group of
adults going to the theatre to all go
to the crossing.”
Campbell said, however, that
council did not want kids to start
crossing at Dinsley because it is abusy corner.
“You proved the point,” said
McClinchey. “Dinsley is the worst
corner.”
MacGowan noted that they were
clearly looking at two issues now
and suggested that they first deal
with King Street. “A sign there
makes sense, even though it has
come as a result of
miscommunication. However, now
how do you get the theatre people to
cross at the corner. I don’t
know.”
Council approved the King Street
sign and are going to look at options
for the Dinsley Street situation.
Farmers’ Market to open for business
North Huron council discussesways to curb pedestrian traffic
NEWS
FROM BLYTH
ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION
BRANCH 420 BLYTH
FUN DAY & FISH FRY
Saturday, June 30
at the Blyth Lions Park
Please get your tickets in advance
Available at the bar during business hours
or call Thelma at 519-523-9444
FISH PREPARED BY BRANCH 218 BRUSSELS
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Games start at 12:30 pm
FISH FRY 5-7 pm
TICKETS FOR FISH FRY $12.00
We need 16 teams of two for the games: $5.00 per person.
Sign up at the Branch or call Thelma at 519-523-9444.
DRAW FOR 5 FREE ELIMINATION DRAW TICKETS AT 7 P.M.
Jack & Sylvia Nonkes
RR #1 Auburn 83189 Scott Line
Open daily Mon.- Sat. 9-5
519-523-9456
EVERYTHING 50%OFF
ONE DAY ONLY
Saturday, June 30
9 am - 6 pm
Watch for
sign on Blyth Road
between Auburn
and Blyth
Half mile west of Londesborough
Open 7 days a week
519-523-9781
Greyhaven
Gardens
You haven’t seen quality
& selection until you’ve seen
Greyhaven Gardens
SALE SALE SALE
All annuals, bedding plants,
hanging baskets
& patio planters
priced to clear.
Large selection of perennials
MMee TTiimmee
Rejuvenation of the
body mind and spirit
Reiki Master
Hot stone healing therapy
Call Kathy Huether
For Appointment:
519-523-4716
SWEET CHERRIES
Pick your own
Now
Ready
Sour cherries will be ready soon
for info phone 519-523-9338 (evenings)
Open: 7 days a week 8 am - dusk
BLYTHE
BROOKE ORCHARDS
“Where Good Health Grows on Trees”
Located one mile west of Blyth on
Huron County Road 25 (Blyth Road)
Under 10 lbs. . . . . . $2.00 lb.
Over 10 lbs. . . . . . . $1.50 lb.
Ready picked
$4.00 lb.
BBllyytthh AArreeaa
FFaarrmmeerrss'' MMaarrkkeett
Opening Saturday
1:00 - 4:30 pm
Fresh fruits & vegetables,
home baking, jams,
jellies, pickles,
maple syrup,
meat
products
Corner of
Queen &
Dinsley
Streets
Free sample of strawberries and
ice cream for first 100 visitors.
Featured vendor:
BLYTH CHURCH OF GOD
SOCIAL COMMITTEE
Sorry to hear that Paul Pierce is a
patient in Clinton Hospital. We wish
him a speed recovery and that he
will soon be home.
Happy birthday to Larry Blake
who celebrates July 2 and to
Stephen Thompson who celebrates
his birthday on July 3.
Congratulations to Erin and Mark
Nesbit on their first anniversary
on June 24.
BLYTH UNITED CHURCH
Greeting at Blyth United Church
on Sunday, June 25 was Enid
MacDonald. Ushering were Cliff
Snell, Joann MacDonald and Lois
van Vliet. Guest organist was Lynda
MacGregor.
The first hymn It Only Takes a
Spark, was followed by the prayer of
confession repeated responsively.
The choir anthem was Where No
One Walks Alone with Bodie Craig
singing the solo part. The next hymn
was Para Para Pitter Pat.
The children’s story was about a
spider that was to bring a message to
earth from the moon and on the way
down the moonbeam he met a hare
who insisted on bringing the
message to earth. Like many he only
heard half the message.
The spider was sent down the
second time and gave all the
message to earth.
The Lord’s Prayer was repeated in
unison. Ollie Craig led the 45th
Psalm responsively.
Tom Dunbar’s message to the
adults was, Unique Under One
Spirit. he pointed out to everyone
that all are different. Each chooses a
career and some end up with two
careers. Very few know where they
are going when they are small
children.
Jeremiah was a profit and he chose
to tell the people of God’s love for
everyone. Jesus needed to tell all the
people of God’s love even though
some of the people didn’t like what
Jesus was telling them. First Nations
Sunday is a day to reflect on all
people.
By Marilyn
Craig
Call
523-9318
From Marilyn’s Desk
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By Bonnie GroppThe Citizen