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The Citizen, 1993-03-24, Page 3Ruby cuts the cake Ruby Philp of Blyth celebrated her 90th birthday March 17 with a party at Queen's Villa apartments where she lives. Ruby Philp turns 90 ah Marlin pp Travel The Square GODERICH 524-7335 1-800-663-9709 BLYTH FIGURE SKATING CLUB says "thank you" to all parents and skaters who have made this another successful year. A special thank you to the Carnival Committees for decorating, costumes and dressing room supervisors. Thanks also to Scrimgeour's Food Market, Bruce Howson, Terry Richmond, the executive and all others who have supported and helped us In any way. See you next season. Blyth F.S.C. FIRE AND SAFETY ADVISORY Corrosion of Mass-Insulated, Factory-Built Chimneys The Office of the Fire Marshal and the Underwriters' Laboratories of Canada have issued the following public safety notice. Corrosion occurring in some insulated metal chimneys poses a potential safety hazard. These chimneys are commonly used for fireplaces, wood stoves and furnaces. Corrosion of your metal chimney could ultimately result in the chimney falling off the roof or nearby materials surrounding the chimney catching on fire. Corrosion can potentially lead to a metal chimney becoming blocked by its own insulation, resulting in poisonous carbon monoxide gas building up inside your home. Studies have found corrosion occurring in some chimneys that were less than three years old. Homeowners are responsible for maintaining the safety of their own chimneys. The Ontario Fire Marshal recommends that you have your chimneys (both metal and masonry) inspected each year by a qualified chimney sweep or heating contractor even when the chimney is only subject to light and intermittent use. Efforts should be made to inspect those portions of an insulated metal chimney installed within concealed spaces. A certified chimney sweep or heating contractor can determine how safe your chimney is. If your chimney is unsafe, you will be advised on what repairs are needed. Until repairs are made, the fireplace or other heating appliance should not be used. Make sure your chimney is safe — it's your responsibility to inspect it annually. For further information on this public safety notice please contact the Office of the Fire Marshal at 1-800-268-6187, or your local fire department. Ontario For further information on the above public safety notice please contact the Office of the Fire Marshal at 1-800-268-6187, or your local fire department: BLYTH & DISTRICT BRUSSELS GREY TOWNSHIP Fire Chief Fire Chief Fire Chief Paul Josling Howard Bernard Gary Earl 519-523-9426 519-887-6377 519-887-6401 THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 1993. PAGE 3. Blyth Council briefs School Fair to get grant Blyth resident Ruby Philp cele- brated her 90th birthday March 17. Ms. Philp lives in the Queen's Villa apartments. She is originally from Owen Sound where she was born to Agnes and John Mac- Corkindale. She married Delbert Philp in 1930, who is now deceased. Mrs. Philp is a member of the Greeters at Blyth United Church on Sunday, March 21 were Lenore Davidson and Vera Badley. Ushers were Karen and Jim Hallahan and Shirley and Earl Fyfe. Luanne Taylor was in charge of Junior congregation. Cheryl Cronin led in a sing-song before the service. "All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name" was sung followed by the scripture reading taken from John 9: 1-41 which was read by Margaret Ann Stewart and Amanda Howson. Conversation with the children was "Jesus healed a man Blyth Winners of the weekly lost heir Wednesday evening were: high lady, Dorothy Daer; high gent, Bert Daer, low lady, Clara Rinn and low gent, Harvey Sillib. Euchre winners on March 15 were: high lady, Ruth Shiell; high man, Graeme McDowell; low lady, Ella Richmond; low man, Bert Daer; ladies' lone hands, Ruby Pattison; men's lone hands, Millar Richmond and person wearing the most green, Ruth Shiells. On Friday Mr. and Mrs. Jack Johnson of London and Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Snell visited with Mr. and Mrs. Delton Hallman of Hespeler Cambridge. Eastern Star and Blyth United Church. A party was held for her at Queen's Villa with special guests Rev. Lorenzo Ramirez, his son John and Vera Badley attending. Also celebrating with Mrs. Philp was Mollie Grant, a fellow resident at Queen's Villa, Who turned 82 on March 16. who was blind." The choir sang "Thank God for the Promise of Spring". Rev. Ramirez' sermon vas "Jesus the Christ, our Judge and our Hope". The service closed with the singing of "Amazing Grace" followed by the benediction and choral response. Pictures for the new directory will be taken April 13-17. For more information contact your elder. Get well wishes go out to Jim Lawrie and Russell Wilson. Blyth Lions euchre was held Saturday at the Blyth arena. Winners were: 50/50, Bernice Henry; first, John and Betty Brenders; second, Jim Errington and Frank Thompson; third, Wayne Carter and Brad Johnston and boobie prize, Melissa Kerr and Mandy Medd. Terry, Deb and Jennifer Pierce and Bernice Pierce travelled to Flint, Eastern Michigan where Brendan Pierce was playing hockey for three days with the South London Ont. team in a 1993 Mite tournament. They played four games only to lose the playoff round which put them as runner ups. They got trophies and Brendan got the Most Valuable Player Award. Team members each received a pin for their coats. It was a good three days of hockey. parintiparnon_,. -emy_flar Giving consideration to the Ad Hoc Committee recommendation the Blyth Public Utilities will meet the third Wednesday of every other month. This information was brought to the attention of council at its March 10 meeting. The next scheduled PUC meeting is May 19. *** A motion was passed to write off taxes on the property where the cable TV tower sits in the amount of $212.64; the Robert Howard estate, just east of Queen St., on the north side of the Christian Re- formed Church, $6.03; the Lions Park, $471.95, with the sanitary sewer frontage paid by the Lions and lawn bowling property, $269.11. *** Clerk Administrator Helen Grubb told council the auditors have been working on the financial report, which is "looking good''. It will, she said, be ready for the next meeting. *** A motion was made to send vil- lage pens to the Child Find, Child Fair to be held in Goderich on May 30. On Sunday, March 21 the ushers at Blyth Christian Reformed Church were Angela Verburg and Conrad Bos. The preschool Sunday School class was led by Elizabeth De Wit and Mirjam VanderWal. The "Friendship Series Class" was held after the service with Genie Bos teaching. The rest of the classes also met with their respective teachers. The opening hymn at the morning service was "Thy Loving Kindness, Lord". Rev. Heersink opened the service with the "Call to Worship". Scripture was received from Luke 19 vs. 28-45 with the focal text being verse 41. The sermon described Jesus' entry into Jerusalem and the people's reaction toward him. All SHARP DEALS ON QUALITY- CLEAN READY-TO-GO USED CARS Great Savings on These Used Cars & Trucks. Some One Owner Low Mileage. 1991 Mercury Grand Marquis LS, 4 door, loaded 1991 Chevy S-10 extended cab pickup, V6 with air 1991 Pontiac 6,000, 4 door 1991 Tauras, 4 door, V-6, air 1991 Ford S150 XL Pickup V8, Automatic, 2 tone. 1990 Mercury 4 dr., loaded with lots of extras 1990 Chev Pickup 1500 Series extended cab 1990 Chrysler New Yorker Landau, loaded with extras, 4 doors HAMM'S BLYTH PHONE - 523-4342 A grant of $150 will be given to the Belgrave, Blyth and Brussels School Fair Board. *** Councillor Shirley Fyfe gave an update on the work in the Blyth Memorial Hall link addition. Some estimates were presented, but council agreed the matter should be left in the hands of the insurance adjuster. "All we want is a finished prod- uct," said Councillor Doug Scrim- geour. *** Reeve Dave Lee told council that one of the electrical panels in the compressor room at the community centre has been blowing fuses, which has caused the motor to burn out. It will need to be replaced this summer at a rough cost of $5-6000, he said. *** Councillor Steve Sparling told council that with spring coming he would like council to try to resolve the soccer field situation on North St. A meeting will be held with rep- resentatives to see what can be done. *** this was prophesied many times. This coming Saturday, March 27 at 9 a.m. an information meeting will be held at the church with regards to the international housing ministry "Habitat for Humanity". Mention was made of the letter to the editor in The Citizen com- mending the village workers for the job they have done clearing the roads and sidewalks this winter. Councillor Sparling added his comments to Town Foreman John Rinn as well. "They have done a good job." Congregation takes part in hymn-sing Reaction to Christ, sermon topic