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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1990-02-21, Page 3Service rewarded FrankSzusz (centre)and his wife Phyllis were honoured Feb. 12 by the board of the Blyth and District Community Centre for his 12 years service to the board. Hebo Siertsema made the presentation. Included in Mr. Szusz’ service was a period as president of the board. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1990. PAGE 3. Ball diamond’s future still up in the air The Board of Stewards of the Blyth United Church met on Feb. 6 to plan for the upcoming “March Madness Talent Auction” on March 2 at the Blyth Community Centre. This event is being spon­ sored by the stewards as a major fundraiser for the congregation. The chairman, Gary Caldwell, re­ ported that Country Auctions under the guidance of Reg Badley were willing to donate their services. Several stewards announced that they already had many donations including home baking, handknit sweaters, quilts and labour. The group is planning this function so that it will be a fun evening for the whole family and are looking for the support of the whole commun­ ity- The Ontairo March of Dimes 1990 fundraising campaign is offi­ cially over. Mary Ann Howson is delighted to report a total of $1,184 was collected in Blyth and area. There were 15 tables in play at the regular Monday night euchre game at Blyth Memorial Hall Feb. /label Riley and Len Shobbrook had the high scores. Ida Procter and Hazel Reid had the low scores. The most lone hands were recorded by Mae Pepper and Vi Hoggart. Ernie Brown won the special prize. At the Lost Heir card party Wednesday night, Feme Howatt and Jeff Wittich had the high scores. Ella Richmond and Erma Cook had the low scores. Anna Snell and Feme Howatt won spe­ cial prizes. tg90 NOTICE The Saga will be closed for holidays from Feb. 23 - March 12 The Saga BLYTH Blyth Village Council is still waiting a reply from the parties involved in the renovation of the Radford Diamond so council can’t say for sure when the ball diamond will be back in use, a questioner was told at Blyth council’s meeting Wednesday night. Phil Black asked council what the situation was with the park. He said he represented the Blyth Broomball League which holds a tournament each June, as well as the Blyth fastball team and that as President of the Minor Ball Asso­ ciation last year he was especially concerned about the situation for youngsters. Councillor Steven Sparling who was chairing the portion of the meeting because Reeve Albert Wasson had declared a conflict of interest because of his financial interest in George Radford Con­ struction, said council couldn’t give much more information because it was still awaiting reply to a letter it sent in January to the Blyth Slow-Pitch League and to Radford Construction. The letter had been sent follow- /ami GJ I k ZD ■W A v- > A A - M IM o u J o XW] > US z ■V ° I J * ] TALENTTALENT AUCTION Blyth Community Centre REG BADLEY 345-2564 ^SERVICES J ; AUCTION^ BILL PRESZCATOR 233-3220 Sponsored by Blyth U.C. $3.00 Adults $5.00 Family (Includes Lunch) AUCTION LIST 2 handsome quilts gas barbecue mystery drive macrame lawn chair crocheted afghan homemade pies hand knit child’s sweater set dinner for 2 1 hour sleigh ride ceramic Christmas tree homemade bread quilted cushions grape vine wreaths Blyth Festival tickets boat cruise & supper wicker baskets his & hers matching sweaters touch tone lamp pillows 2 hrs. carpentry work homemade buns Splash & Bash pool party child’s picnic table ceramic loon supper for 6 7 -3° Office: 527-2540 Monday to Friday JIM PRESZCATOR 522-0185 homemade chili sauce pet sitting farm labour hair cuts onion soup bowls flying expedition blanket box of groceries credit for gas & 2 dinners boy’s sweater Christmas cake “AND THE LIST WILL CONTINUE TO GROW“ ing a meeting between council and its lawyer and representatives of the Ball league and Radford Con struction on January 16 regarding cost overruns on the project. Coun­ cil, through its laywer, said that the construction company was respons­ ible for the increased costs because it went ahead with an expanded project without council having authorized the increase. The lawy­ er said the company should stick to its earlier quote despite the fact the scope of the renovation had been greatly increased at a site meeting held last September. In a letter sent to Radford’s and published in The Citizen, council had called on the company to finish its portion of the project by May 2 and to pay $1,750 toward the work (the company had earlier donated $6,000 towards its $11,559 bill and company principles Diane Wasson and Doug Srimgeour had each donated a further $1,000). The Slow-Pitch League was told to pay a further $1,000 and the village was to pay $500. These amounts would be matched through the village’s Continued on page 5