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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1995-06-21, Page 1See page 2 See page 6 Sack full of fun The knowledge that summer is here, that school is almost over and an afternoon of games was in the bag added up to a lot of fun at Brussels Public School last Friday. Patricia Bodfield puts a lot of effort in getting to the finish line during the potato sack race. The event was one of several planned as a Fun Day for the younger students by some of the older ones. Milestone Well-known Brussels couple marks golden day Photo feature Picture page highlights Country Fest Sports Bluevale Rec. Assoc. organizes tractor pull See page 11 Blyth's opening play, a poignant tale of memories See page 23 itizen \fol. 11 No 25 Od esday, June 21,1995 810 4- 40GST 650 Carter's gets Blyth tender The opening of the 21st Blyth Festival season was done in grand style this past Friday night. The provinces Lieutenant-Gov- ernor Henry N.R. Jackman was the honoured guest for the evening. He attended the gala dinner and the premier performance-of Ballad for a Rum Runner's Daughter. Development Co-ordinator Lynda Lentz was pleased to announce that His Honour has agreed to become the honourary patron of Blyth Festival to show his support for the organization and his recognition of the work being done. "This is his third visit to the Blyth Festival and his comments emphasized the unique and impor- tant role this theatre has played in putting Canadian culture on stage. He is a passionate supporter of Canadian arts so his acknowledg- ment of Blyth Festival was heart- felt," Lentz says. The guest speaker at the dinner was former Bruce MPP Murray Elston. He talked about the dream If things keep up they way they have this week we'll be going south for the summer. While temperatures in Huron County soared to near or in the low 30s early this week, Myrtle Beach, Florida was boasting of moderate 24°C heat. In addition to high mercury read- ings, both the humidex and the UVB readings have been at record highs the past few days. Public Health Nurse Marguerite Thomas has been visiting local schools to educate children about sun safety and keeping cool. "Flip on a shirt, flap on a hat and slap on the sunscreen is the sun safety kit that the schools have peen receiving." "The main thing is to put on sun- screen before you go outside and reapply it as needed and after swimming," she says. Thomas also says to wear a hat and if exposure to the sun is of the festival founders and how they worked to make the dream a reality and now to see it continue. He parallelled this story to that of our ancestors' dream of creating a great country and the fact that we now have to work to keep it alive. Both the dinner and show were sold out and comments on the evening have been positive, Lentz says. "The play, another world pre- mier, has been extremely well received. One woman told me that never has her heart been touched by a play as it was by Ballad. I thought that was a beautiful phrase." Lentz credits the success in part to the attendance on opening night of "Blyth Festival's most loyal sup- porters who were on hand to cele- brate with us." This year also marks the 20th anniverary of the Blyth Festival Art Gallery. The occasion was celebrat- ed with a special reception for the opening of Mary Donlan's vibrant exhibition of paper collages. increased it is best to put on longer sleeves and pants. Wear light colours because they reflect the heat, and eat light. "Many foods, such as fruit and veg- etables which are high in elec- trolytes are good, and minimize alcohol and caffeine because they tend to dehydrate you." The hot, sticky weather can cause a variety of illnesses ranging from cramps to strokes, but for the elder- ly or those with cardiac problems it can be fatal. "With the way the air has been the older people and any- one with cardiac or respiratory problems would be best advised to stay indoors and not over exert themselves," Thomas says. Everyone can be affected by this type of weather, however, and Thomas reminds how important it is to increase the amount of liquid you drink and take it easy. And if all else fails, she says, "run a tub of cool water and think calm thoughts." per cent of the lowest, but there is almost a 40 per cent difference." Councillor Scrimgeour recom- mended the approval of the Carter bid. Councillor Gerald Kerr seconded the motion. The other bids for the garbage collection contract were: G.B. Chamney of Auburn, in the amount of $43,620 for three years ($14,540 per year) plus GST; John Cronin Sanitation, $300 per week or $15,600 per year and Jim Ander- son, $365 per week or $18,980 per year. Al] the bids included two large item days and two bagged leaf days. Carter's Waste Disposal will be awarded the contract when all con- ditions of the tender are met. Former clerk sues In a brief statement from Reeve Mason Bailey, council and the gallery were informed, at the June 19 meeting, that the village has been served, in the suit filed by for- mer Clerk-Treasurer Helen Grubb. Reeve Bailey said the papers had been served late Friday. Grubb's lawyer Mike Mitchell called requesting a meeting with those involved. A.k meeting between the parties has been tentatively set for June 26. -All members of council, PUC and the present clerk will attend. OPP lay liquor charges The warm weather made for a busy weekend for area police offi- cers. Staff Sgt. McKee of the Wing- ham OPP said that officers from his detachment reported several liquor related occurrences throughout the area. The charges ranged from minors consuming alcohol to other than residence. Staff Sgt. McKee attributed the summer weather, and the fact that there were a number of parties being held because school is out, for the busy weekend. Honoured guest Lieutenant Governor Hal Jackman, right, spends some time chatting with Blyth Festival board member Carol Oriold and her husband George before the season opening on Friday evening. Dignitaries on hand for Festival opening In a move which will save the taxpayers of Blyth several thousand dollars, council selected a new waste disposal service at the Mon- day evening meeting. When the four tenders were opened and reviewed, Carter's Waste Disposal of Wingham was awarded the contract, for a savings of almost 30 per cent over the next closest bid. The Carter tender quoted a price of $9,646 per year, plus GST, plus $225 per day for two large item days and two bagged leaf days, for a total of $11,284.22. The vacuuming of loose leaves is also available from Carter, for a cost of $50 per hour. Councillor Doug Scrimgeour said he would consider accepting a "local bid if it had been within 10 Heatwave hits Huron