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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1989-07-19, Page 22PAGE 22. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, 1989. Riddell announces more Waste Management Young stars Introducing themselves totheircaptiveaudienceare (from left to right) Lisa Stamper of Wingham, Caitlin Cochrane-Chick from London, Pamela Stamper from Wingham, Heather Morton from Belgrave and Jenny McDonnell from Blyth. The girls presented the play ‘The Gang at the Beach’ which they wrote in the Youth Workshop at the Blyth Festival on July 14. Bly th Scout group plans for next season The 1st Blyth Group Committee for Scouting met on June 1 at Blyth Public School. The bake sale in April grossed $166.30 and the bottle drive in May grossed $269.65. Through pledges for “Trees For Canada” $596.54 was raised. Thirty per cent of this goes to Huron District Council leaving Blyth with $417.58. Group Committee members and leaders expressed their thanks to the communities of Auburn, Blyth and Londesboro for supporting these events. Three more tents were purchas­ ed for the Cubs for upcoming camping at a cost of $325.05. A fire extinguisher was also purchased for $37.00. Mr. and Mrs. Grant Sparling donated a propane cook stove to the Cubs and Jim and Effie McCall donated a dining tent. The cooks for Cub Camp were very Heirloom Carol McDonnell proudly points out the quilt that was unveiled at the Festival on Sunday. The quilt consists of 454 Blyth area residents names of many years ago. Many familiar names to the community are visible, such as Laidlaw, Hallahan, Radford, and Dr. Milne. Blyth octogenarian Nora Kelly remembers the quilt being made when she was a little girl. Beaveree on May 27. Cubs had a final lesson in campfire building before camp. Jim Howson gave the boys a tour of the Fire Hall and showed them the rescue unit. Seventeen boys, two leaders, one helper and three appreciative of these donations. Beavers finished off their year by having a sing-song at Queens Villa and presenting the residents with Canadian Flags that they have made themselves. Nine boys, one leader and five helpers attended MNR office won’t sell licences after July 31 Effective July 31, the Wingham office of the Ministry of Natural Resources will not be selling hunt­ ing and fishing licences. “In order that the Ministry is not competing with local licence issu­ ers, we will not be issuing hunting and fishing licences out of this office after July 31”, said District Administration Supervisor Orville Crawford. This approach brings us into line with other Ministry offices across Ontario. Because of the low relative numbers, plus the need to keep records, the Ministry will continue to issue raccoon licences, raccoon dog licences, bait fish licences and trappers’ licences.” Anyone requiring hunting and/ or fishing licences locally can purchase them at the Canadian Tire Stores, Wingham Sales Arena Ltd., Hook, Line and Sinker, ABC Sporting Goods, Oldfield Pro Hard­ ware, Brussels and Maxine’s Snack Bar, Auburn. A total of $289,746 has been allocated to various townships in the Huron riding under Environ­ ment Ontario’s Waste Manage­ ment Improvement Program. Goderich will receive a $225,000 grant from the Ministry of Environ­ ment, and Wingham is eligible for a grant of $22,800. The money will be used to defray costs associated with the final closure of existing landfill sites. Five additional townships are also eligible for grants. The Town­ ship of Seaforth will receive $16,026, Usborne will get a $12,000 grant, Turnberry is in line for a $6,900 grant, Hensail will receive $4,770, and Hay Township is eligible for a $2,250 grant. The announcements were by Environment Minister Bradley last week. “These initiatives have extremely well received,” Bradley said. “They offer munici­ palities an opportunity to become actively involved with my Ministry in meeting provincial requirements designed to protect the environ­ ment.” The Waste Management Im­ made Jim been Jim provement Program is designed to assist local municipalities to up­ grade their waste disposal sites in accordance with the provincial legislation. part-time helpers attended the Benmiller campout May 26 - 28. Scouts attended Sarnia District Camp May 5 - 7. They did not attend the Huron District Camp at Benmiller. Scouts hope to do some canoeing and camp during the summer. The Huron District meeting on June 6 at the Clinton Legion was attended by chairperson Trish Thomson. Huron District Beaveree on May 27 at -B.enmiller was attended by 158 boys and 72 adults. Huron District Campout, May 26 - 28, had 508 registered. Over the past year, National Council has been debating changes to Section uniforms. The Beaver uniform will remain the same. All other sections will be required to wear tan shirts and navy pants or shorts. Cubs will put badges on a sash similar to the Scouts. These changes will be phased in over the next three years. Boys, leaders or any interested person can design a new crest for the Huron District Camp at Ben­ miller with a deadline of Dec. 15. Several information nights for sponsors, group committee and new leaders have been planned for the fall. Huron District President for the upcoming year will be Tom Chap­ man; 1st Vice, Jim Thomas; Trea­ surer, Cathy Semple; Secretary, Jan Wiggelsworth and District Commissioner, Janet Cameron. Even though the sections have ceased meetings for this year the work of Group Committee carries on. Facilities have already been booked for next year’s meetings. Beavers will meet Tuesday night at the Legion from 7:00 - 8:00. Cubs will meet at the Blyth Public School on Wednesdays from 7:30 - 9:00. Scouts will also be at the Blyth Public School but on Tuesdays from 7:30 - 9:00. Registration for ‘89-’9O will be on Monday, Sept. 11, 7:00 - 8:00 in the Blyth Public Gymnasium. A recent addition to the Committee is Rev. Dave who will be the chaplain sections this coming year. Blyth Broomball league recently donated a truckload of beer cans to Blyth Scouting for a total of $105. All sections are still in need of leaders for the coming year. Please show the youth of this community that you care about their future by becoming a leader now. School Group Snihur for all