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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1993-02-24, Page 3Horticultural leaders The 1993 executive of the Blyth Horticultural Society were installed at their Feb. 9 meeting held at the Blyth council chambers. The new executive is (back row, left to right) Erma Cook, Deanna Snell, Alvin Snell, (middle row, left to right) Betty Battye, Gene Snell, Donna Taylor, Dan McInnes, Graeme McDowell, all directors; (front row, left to right) Vera HesseIwood, treasurer; Alma McCallum, secretary; Harvey McDowell, president; Harvey Snell, first-vice and Dan Taylor, second vice. Missing from the photograph are directors Arnold Cook and Sheron Stadlemann. Club offers child care course THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1993. PAGE 3. The Optimist Club of Blyth and District will be sponsoring a seven- week babysitting course called "Can you Babysit Tonight" developed by the Institute for the Prevention of Child Abuse. The classes will be held on Greeters at Blyth United Church Feb. 21 were Albert and Nancy Wasson. Ushers were Doug and Barb Howson and John and Vera Hesselwood. Junior congregation was led by Bonnie Shannon while Lisa Whitfield was in charge of nursery. Rev. Ramirez opened the service with call to worship. "Praise to the Lord, the Almighty" was sung followed by responsive reading No. 618. Scripture was from Matthew 17: 1-9. The congregation then sang "Holy, Holy, Holy". The choir sang, "Jesus Will Walk PUC Commissioner Dave Mc- Clellan requested a special meeting with Blyth council, Feb. 10 to address the recommendation of the Ad Hoc committee which suggest- ed in its report presented to council Jan. 26 that PUC and council share bi-weekly meetings. Commissioner McClellan ad- dressed Reeve Lee saying that he had been present for a meeting, which he understood was to have been held at 7:25 prior to council's meeting so PUC could pass the rec- ommendation. "Well, I wasn't here," said Reeve Lee. He then told Commissioner McLellan that the recommendation could not be voted on at a special meeting. He read a letter from Municipal Affairs, which had been in response to the Ad Hoc report. It stated that municipal council can not determine the PUC meeting dates and that before PUC could share meetings with council the recommendation must be passed by council then by PUC. "Having PUC here was the rec- ommendation of the Ad Hoc com- mittee," said Councillor Lawrie. "But it's not dealt with, yet," said Reeve Lee. Monday evenings from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. at Blyth Public School, starting on March 1. The course offers young people, aged 12 to 14, the opportunity to gain valuable experience in caring for children. Students will learn many helpful techniques, including With Me" accompanied by Phyllis Boak at the piano. Rev. Ramirez' sermon, "Trans- figuration Sunday, the last Sunday after Epiphany as we prepare for Lent". The service closed with the singing of the hymn "Be Thou My Vision". Benediction and choral response followed. Members are asked to please pick up their annual reports. Anyone wishing to donate to the Church Auction should contact Randy Fraser, Brenda McDonald or Faye Bolger before March 15. Councillor Steve Sparling, who had worked on the committee asked if it wouldn't be possible to recognize that PUC was here. "Yes, but they can't enter into discussion or vote," said Reeve Lee. "I guess what I'm asking Reeve Lee, is if we can make a concession to recognize that for this meeting they would not be in contraven- tion?" said Councillor Sparling. "They will be recognized as the public," said Reeve Lee. Commissioner McLellan asked Reeve Lee what happened with regards to the meeting which was to take place earlier. After repeat- ing that he hadn't made it Reeve Lee said, "What this comes down to is more spinning of wheels." Councillor Sparling once again asked if an exception could be made to respond to the Ad Hoc rec- ommendation. Reeve Lee repeated that they would be recognized but could not take part. "I guess I misunderstood ," said Commissioner McLellan. He then left the meeting. Commissioner Dave Webster remained at the regular meeting, but took no part in disucssion. Blyth People There were nine tables in play at euchre in Blyth Memorial Hall, Council's behaviour concerns reeve Blyth council will now follow procedural by-law, Reeve Dave Lee stated at the regular meeting Feb. 10. Addressing council and the dozen ratepayers in attendance, Reeve Lee said he was gravely con- cerned by council's behaviour in the past few months, which has resulted in indecision and bickering both in closed and open session. Reminding councillors of the procedural by-law in place he said that as of this meeting they would be "starting an old rule". The high- lights of the by-law, he said, are that councillors and reeve would be addressed by titles. Each item would be debated in an orderly fashion after which there would be opportunity for discussion followed by a motion to table the item or take action. Committee makes changes Continued from page 1 men at 12:45, bed races for 1:15 and at 2:00 p.m., a soap box derby and the firemen's barrel race, said Committee Chair Ray Salverda. They're also planning a variation on the Betsy Bingo. To increase the odds of winning, they plan to add a duck and goat to the playing field. More activities for the kids are also being looked into. Feb. 15. Winners were: high lady, Margaret Nesbit; high man, Ross Brighton; low lady, Jane Glousher; low man, Marion Haggitt; ladies' lone hands, Mary Shobbrook; men's lone hands, Evelyn Christianson and special, Edgar Howatt and Jim McCall. Kriss Snell of Sudbury and Marla Estabrooks of Trenton visited with Alvin and Gene Snell Friday evening. Kriss spent a week with his parents, Cliff and Bev Snell before returning home to Sudbury Sunday night. Five tables were in,play at the hall on Wednesday evening. Winners were: high lady, Gene Snell; high gent, Edythe Snell; low lady, Mable Riley; low gent, Bert Daer and special prize, Phyllis Boak. Marlin vr, Travel The Square GODERICH 524-7335 1-800-663-9709 Blyth Figure Skating Club Invites you to their presentation of COME CELEBRATE WITH US also featuring Mark Shepherd and The Wingham Precision Team Blyth & District Arena Friday March 5th at 7:30 p.m. Donations accepted at the door how to prepare for the babysitting job, caring for an infant and getting along with preschoolers and school-aged children. Speakers from various agencies such as the Huron County Health Unit, Children's Aid Society and Fire Department will present these topics. Interested boys and girls must be at least 12 years old as of Jan. 1 and must pre-register by Feb. 28. Registration fee is $10. For more information or to pre- register, call Elaine Brown 523-9200, or Josee Charlebois 523-9761. United prepares for Lent PUC request special meeting