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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1995-03-01, Page 3Winning style Five girls from the Blyth Figure Skating Club skated away with six awards at the annual Interclub North Figure Skating Competition in Bayfield and Hensall. Congratulations go to, from left, Amanda Howson, Jamie Lewis, Kim Richmond, Ashley Howson and Leanne Haggitt. On Sunday, Feb. 19 the Blyth Figure Skating Club competed at the annual InterClub North Figure Skating Competition. Ten of the senior skaters entered. Blyth Five tables of lost heir were in play at Blyth Memorial Hall on Wednesday evening. Winners were as follows: high lady, Elaine Snell; high gent, Mary Walden, playing as a man; low lady, Isabelle Craig; low gent, John Blake. Everyone is welcome again next Wednesday evening. Winners of the Monday, Feb. 20 euchre were: high lady, Geraldine Dale; high man, Ross Brighton; ladies' lone hands, Alberta Stevens; men's lone hands, Erma Brighton; ladies' low, Dorothy Daer; men's low, Lorne Dale. • Colour Printing • Posters • Letterheads • Envelopes • Business • Business Forms • Brochures • Flyers • Carbonless Forms BLYTH PRINTING INC. BLYTH 623-9211 SHARP DEALS ON QUALITY - CLEAN READY-TO-GO USED CARS Great Savings on These Used Cars & Trucks. Some One Owner Low Mileage. 1992 Taurus GL • fully equipped 1991 Ford F150 Pick up • low mileage 1991 Buick Le Sabre Limited • loaded 1991 Cavalier Station Wagon • air, AM/FM stereo, cassette 1991 Mercury Topaz • 4 door, air, AMIN stereo and cassette. 1990 Ford Crown Victoria • Many Extras 1989 Ford Taurus • 4 door, air 1987 GMC Half Ton • V8, automatic. 1985 GMC 3/4 ton Pick Up • V8, automatic HAMM'S BLYTH PHONE - 523-4342 BLYTH FIGURE SKATING CLUB proudly presents "GREASE" Come & See Our Skaters Perform Friday, March 3, 1995 at 7:30 p.m. at Blyth & District Community Centre Admission at Door THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 1995. PAGE 3. Blyth council briefs Council opposes bill The minutes of a special meeting on Jan. 31 were approved at the regular session of council Monday night. The minutes note that Mr. Mike Mitchell has been retained as lawyer for Helen Grubb. Mr. Mitchell has requested a hearing between council, Ms Grubb and the lawyers to hear reasons for her ter- mination of employment. As well Ms Grubb would have the opportu- nity to respond. Council discussed with the vil- lage solicitor, John Skinner, what they believed were reasons for the firing. *** Council endorsed a resolution from Seaforth, requesting the provincial government stop its plan for Bill 163, regarding the disclo- sure of assets for municipal offi- cers. *** Building Inspector Paul Josling and Village Foreman John Rinn were appointed to review the num- bering of houses in the village. *** Animal Control Officer Bob Trick is attending a raccoon rabies meeting in Walkerton. The town of Clinton, for which he is also ACO, had authorized his attendance. He was approaching Blyth and Brus- sels to see if the cost could be split three ways. Acting Clerk Julie Wheeler said she believed the total cost was About 55 Blyth Swinging Seniors sat down to a delicious pot luck dinner on Feb. 22 in the Blyth Memorial Hall. Following this, the meeting opened with President John Hesselwood chairing. 0 Canada was sung with Graeme McDowell at the piano. A sing song followed, led by Harvey McDowell and Vera Badley. Happy Birthday was sung to Elsie Walsh, Vera Hesselwood and Lawrence Plaetzer for their February birthdays. The minutes were read by the secretary and adopted as read. John entertained with his good jokes and read a poem "Life begins at 80". John reminded everyone about the visit to Huronlea on April 11 at 2 p.m. Hary McDowell will get a short program together and the ladies will bring squares and cookies for the residents. The Londesboro Seniors will be the club's guests on March 22. There will be a pot luck dinner, entertainment and cards as well as lucky draws. Anybody Interested in forming a Co-Ed Slo- Pitch League In Blyth this year are asked to meet at the Blyth Arena (Upstairs) on Mar. 6, 1995 at 8:00. NEEDED: Volunteers to form organization committee for BLYTH MINOR SOFTBALL during 1995 Season Contact Brian Machan 523-9462 about $30. Council agreed to pay a share. *** A bylaw passed naming members of council as voting representatives on the boards and committees. *** Councillor Rori Ritchie will attend the Central Huron Develop- ment Meeting in Vanastra on Feb. 21. *** Huron County Road Superinten- dents are offering a first aid and CPR course to all municipal employees. As the fire department is also offering a course the village didn't feel anyone should need to register. During question period, however, firefighter Dave Lee noted that it might be an option for any fire- fighters unable to make the Blyth course. Council decided this should be brought to the Fire Area Board meeting for decision. *** Council is declaring April 9-15 as National Wildlife Week. *** Mrs. Wheeler will attend the lia- bility seminar in Harriston on April 13 with Mr. Josling. *** Council is supporting a resolu- tion from Caledon telling the provincial government to stop enforcing "mega-dump" legislation on counties and investigate alterna- tives. The program committee took over and Mary Walden introduced Rev. Stephen Huntley, minister at Blyth United Church, to tell about his ministry to a community in Woody Point, Newfoundland, where he spent three years. He showed slides of the mountains and bays at Gros Moore National Park. They have long winters and short summers which makes the growing season very short. Moose brought in from Maine some years ago have multiplied so much it makes driving hazardous. The tourist trade is flourishing now. Music is a very important part of their culture, as, of course, is the fishing industry. Steve sang accompanying himself on he guitar with some native Newfoundland songs. Pastor talks to seniors group Skaters bring home medals They were: Christina Black, Angela Carter, Jennifer Carter, Lee Ann Haggitt, Amanda Howson, Ashley Howson, Jamie Lewis, Kim Richmond, Julie Ritchie, and April VanAmersfoort. The competition was hosted by the Clinton Figure Skating Club but the events were skated at Bayfield and Hensall arenas. The girls competed against 13 other clubs: Bayfield, Brussels, Clinton, Goderich, Listowel, Lucknow, Milverton, Mitchell, Monkton, Seaforth, St. Marys, Stratford and Wingham. Congratulations to all our skaters for a job well done. Winners were: Kim Richmond - Silver in Isolated moves and silver in Pre Juvenile B ladies; Amanda Howson - Bronze in Pre Juvenile B ladies; Ashley Howson - Bronze in Preliminary A ladies; Lee Ann Haggitt - Bronze in Canfigure Skate A-3 ladies; Jamie Lewis - Bronze in Canfigure Skate A-3 ladies.