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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1991-11-20, Page 3Blyth People A new spirit of giving A national program to encourage giving and volunteering THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20,1991. PAGE 3. 1 Council seeks help to light up Blyth Getting ready Peter Smith (left), artistic director of the Blyth Festival, gives last-minute instructions to actors before the Saturday’s play reading at the Festival’s "winter retreat" writers' workshop. More than 30 people turned out to hear readings of part of the scripts of six different plays being considered for the 1992 and 1993 Festival seasons. VoUt Community Oriented Policing toca' -COMMITTEE­ TIP OF THE WEEK Allow yourself additional time to stop during winter months. THIS ADVERTISEMENT IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: BLYTH LIONS CLUB BLYTH Blyth village council will seek help from other groups and individ­ uals in town to put on a Christmas light festival, councillors decided at their Nov. 13 meeting. A letter from an anonymous ratepayer had suggested council should sponsor a contest for the best decorated home in the village as a way of promoting visits to the village during the Christmas sea­ son. The unknown writer said it would make Blyth a showplace. Councillors were hesitant about the idea at first. Councillor Dave Lee said it was likely a good idea but he wondered about the wisdom of promoting the use of more elec­ tricity when people are facing a major electricity cost increase. If the village got involved it should stipulate that the lights went off at a certain time, not burn all night. "When I go to work at 10 after three in the morning I'm the only one to see them," he said. Reeve Albert Wasson said he too had mixed feelings, noting govern­ ment has been asking people to reduce power needs. Councillor Steven Sparling agreed that it seemed contradictory at a time municipalities were hand­ ing out energy-efficient shower heads and light bulbs to promote more power use. He suggested a set period for lights to be on could be included in the contest rules. Reeve Wasson said he wasn't try­ ing to duck the issue but he felt business groups should be under­ taking this kind of promotion. Councillor Sparling said he'd like to see something get started and wondered if a service club could take on the project. "Anything that beautifies the village is good but not if it doubles or triples energy consumption. Council's job is to encourage people in the community to do it. It's up to service clubs or a group of individuals to pick up the idea." He said he was uncomfort­ WANTADS ALL THE TIME! able with the idea of the village funding prizes. Council decided to see if some group might be interested in spon­ soring such a contest. Walden Photography Weddings & Portraits Call Gary Walden 482-7675 4 iristmasA OPEN HOUSE___—i \ Vb# ■ ■■■■ ■ w II 1mmCOUNTRY Flowers & Gifts 523-4829 Blyth x SAT. NOV. 23 - 9 A.M. - 5:30 P.M. SUN. NOV. 24 -1 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. Visit our newly expanded upstairs showroom filled to the brim with everything you need to decorate your home for the Holidays! \ Mr. and Mrs. Lome Daer and Jason, and Mrs. Laura McPhee and Chris of New Hamburg visited on Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Bert Daer. John and Vera Hesselwood vis­ ited on Sunday in London with Gordon and Bonnie Mayhew and family as well as with Ken McVit- tie. There were 11 tables on Nov.. 11 for the weekly euchre party at Blyth Memorial Hall. Alberta Stevens and Hazel Reid had the high scores. Vi Hoggart and All Coddington had the low scores. Mary Robertson and Ted OFFICER FRIENDLY CHRISTMAS GIFT SUGGESTIONS: Music Books, Classic Guitars, Cases, Beautiful Handknits, Crocheted Items, Needlework Pictures, Paintings, Towel and Pillowcase Sets. SWITZERS MUSIC & GIFTS 159 Dinsley Street East, Blyth Phone 523-9876 CHRISTMAS Fothergill had the most lone hands. Harvey Dolmage won the special prize. At Friday night mixed dart com­ petition at Blyth Memorial Hall, the team of Mae Ritchie and Bob Scott were first. Isabcll McClure and Bill Nethcry were second. Deb­ bie Ritchie was high lady and Dave Adams was high man. Donna Govi- er won the 50/50 draw. There were five tables in play at the weekly lost heir card party Nov.. 13 at Memorial Hall. Nora Kelly and Willis Bromley had the high scores. Alberta Stevens and Jim McCall had the low scores. Mary Walden worn the special prize. I it At The Book Shop hundreds of children's books are waiting for a good home. Very young kids love Sound Story Books or Little Critter Books and the wonderful new Alphabet Books Puzzle Look! 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