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A gathering of Blyth residents, along with members of the Royal Canadian Legion branch,
Ladies Auxilliary and Blyth Scouting and Guiding movements were present at Memorial Hall
last Thursday to pay tribute to the memory of the war veterans. Here Brenda Finlayson
salutes after placing a wreath at the front of the stage.
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Greeters at Blyth United Church,
Nov. 14 were Debbie and Fred
Hakkers. Ushers were Evelyn and
Kristy Caldwell and Pat and
Jennifer Brigham.
Rev. Tolmay opened the service
with Psalm 67 and hymn, "Praise to
Blyth UCW held its monthly
meeting Thursday, Nov. 11 with 18
people present.
Mary Walden and Gladys
Caldwell had the devotions with
the theme "Remembrance".
Hymns, "Onward Christian
Soldiers" and "Lead On, Oh King
Eternal" were accompanied by
Susan Howson at the piano.
Mrs. Walden read Psalm 46 and
an essay on Remembrance. Mrs.
Caldwell gave a poem "Wear a
Poppy" and a prayer for peace.
Susan Howson, president,
introduced Peggy Campbell, retired
Chaplain at Huronview, who told
of her work with other ministers
and how she helped the residents
A bylaw regulating the burning
of leaves and garbage in Blyth was
passed at the Nov. 10 meeting.
The bylaw states that no person
shall light, ignite or start a fire for
the burning of leaves or rubbish
within village limits.
This does not apply to a small
confined fire, supervised at all
times by a competent person.
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A resolution from Onondaga
Township was supported by coun-
cil.
The resolution is with regards to
the purchase of land outside a
reservation by Native Canadians,
which would remove it from
assessment and erode the tax base
of a municipality.
The resolution requests that a
municipality should be compensat-
ed by the federal government for
the loss of tax dollars and contin-
ued provision of services.
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Council voted to maintain its
membership with the Southwestern
Ontario Travel Association in the
amount of $455.20.
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Clerk Helen Grubb told council
the Lord" followed by prayer of
approach, confession and assurance
of forgiveness.
Children's story was "Just One
Thing". The emphasis was on
kindness and love. Brenda Brooks
with their spiritual and emotional
problems especially when moving
into the new buildings.
Mrs. Howson opened business
with prayers for the sick and shut-
ins and Edelgard Hoba gave the
treasurer's report. She said this was
the most successful Harvest
Bonanza since it started 10 years
ago.
Christmas meeting is Dec. 9 with
pot luck dinner at 12 noon. Guest
speaker will be Barb Hicks.
The gift tree in the church is for
all to put mitts, socks, clothes, toys,
cosmetics and books on for the
needy.
Lunch was served by Lenore
Davidson, Edelgard Hoba and
Ferne McDowell.
that many of the water main valves
require two people to shut them off.
She said that this wasn't the way it
should be and that there should be a
maintenance procedure to turn
them periodically. Also, someone
from Brussels village staff was
coming on Friday to use a
hydraulic machine to work the
valves, she said.
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The accounts in the amount of
$45,050.76 were approved for pay-
ment.
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The Blyth and District Commu-
nity Centre committee has banned
the use of pyro-technic displays.
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An application was pencilled in
to accept Tumberry's waste at the
Blyth-Hullett landfill site and sent
to the Ministry for approval, Mrs.
Grubb told council.
It has been returned and the com-
pleted one is now waiting for the
final okay.
"It has been accepted in theory,"
she said.
then looked after the children.
Bonnie Shannon looked after the
nursery.
The choir sang "He's Everything
to Me" accompanied by Mrs.
Phyllis Boak.
The congregation sang, "Come
Let Us Sing" which was followed
by the scripture, taken from
Thessalonians 5: 1-11 and Matthew
25: 14-30.
Rev. Tolmay's sermon was
"Belonging to the Day".
The service closed with "Jesus
Calls Us" and "There's a Wideness"
followed with the benediction and
the choral response.
Choral Kids practice Thursday,
Nov. 18. UCW executive meet
Thursday, Nov. 18 at 8:30 p.m.
The UCW has a gift tree and
would appreciate donations of
mitts, scarves, slippers, toys,
clothes, nightwear, cosmetics and
books.
Senior Teen Club is Nov. 21 at
7:30 p.m. Stewards meeting is Nov.
22 at 8 p.m.
The Senior choir is sponsoring
"The Swiss Choir" at the church on
Friday, Nov. 19 at 8 p.m. Tickets
are $5 and can be purchased from
any choir member.
People
There were five tables at the
Nov. 1 euchre in Blyth Memorial
Hall.
Winners were: high lady, Marion
Haggitt; high man, Alice
Nicholson; low lady, Evelyn
Christensan; men's low, Al
Coddington; ladies' lone hands,
Jane Glousher and men's lone
hands, Jack Hesselwood.
On Nov. 7 there were eight tables
in play.
Winners were: high lady, Mary
Shobbrook; high man, Bill Craig;
ladies' low, Ferne Howatt; men's
low, Ross Brighton; ladies' lone
hands, June Jacklin and men's lone
hands, Ross Taylor.
Seven tables of lost heir were in
play at the hall on Wednesday
night.
Results were as follows: high
lady, Is Craig; high gent,
Harvey M. well; low lady, Janet
Lawrie; low gent, Millar
Richmond.
The Group Committee for the
Blyth Scouting organization met
with Section leaders and Sponsor
representatives Nov. 8 to wrap up
registration for the 1993-94 season
and to plan for the remaining
months. Forty-eight boys are
registered this year, with nine
leaders and five on Group
Committee.
The sponsors, Blyth Legion and
Blyth Lions were thanked for their
annual contribution to the program.
Beavers, Cubs, and Scout have had
Investiture night to welcome the
new boys and make them official
members.
Because of the generosity of the
residents of Blyth, Auburn, and
Londesboro, the boys were able to
collect $400 on Apple Day, Oct.
23. They are currently selling Scout
calendars. All money raised goes
towards the purchase of equipment
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48 boys register for Scouting
and for special activities.
All sections planned to
participate in the Remembrance
Day service in Blyth, Nov. 11.
One leader and one senior boy
registered for the "Focus on
Forests" workshop in Clinton Nov.
13.
Beavers, Cubs, and Scouts have
been busy with a variety of crafts
and activities appropriate for their
age group. Each section is making
plans for hiking and campouts
where they put their knowledge to
work.
To celebrate the 20th anniversary
of Beavers, the Ontario organiza-
tion is planning to have a sleepover
at the Toronto Skydome in the new
year for the interested boys who are
registered as a Beaver this year.
Some entries have been received
in the contest to design a 1st Blyth
badge. A decision will be made at a
later date.
Remembrance, theme of UCW
Blyth Council briefs
Council passes
burning bylaw