HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1996-05-01, Page 13Perusing the plans
Jim Phelan of the Blyth Optimists and Doreen Siertsema,
a neighbouring landowner, look over the suggested plans
for the development and beautification of the abandoned
rail bed which runs through Blyth.
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THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 1996 PAGE 13.
Small group gathers to witness plan unveiling
By Janice Becker
A small but dedicated group
showed up April 23 for the unveil-
ing of the plan for the development
and beautification of the stretch of
land along Blyth Brook and the
abandoned rail line.
The various individuals, commit-
tees and organizations committed
to the project spoke briefly on their
plans and contributions.
Phil Beard with the Maitland
Valley Conservation Authority said
the authority would contribute
$1,700 to the project to go towards
the landscape design costs if equal
funds were raised locally.
Murray Siertsema, representing
the Blyth Cadets and Christian
Reformed Church, said the cadets
have been constructing bird boxes,
at very little cost and he also hopes
to develop a fishermen's trail at the
THE Bus
Celebrating May birthdays are:
May 1, Dana Smith, Chad
McCallum, Chris Holmes, Donnie
Williamson; May 5, Randy Banks;
May 6, Shane Johnston; May 9,
Brandon Blake; May 13, Dan Eedy,
Edith Wey, Dianne Dietz; May 14,
Jennifer McClure, Stephanie Harri-
son; May 15, Della Bennett; May
18, Dorothy and Crystal Gulutzen;
May 20, Valerie Shortreed; May
23, Phyllis Mitchell; May 24, Scott
McDonald, Howard Hackwell;
May 27, Thea Rijkhoff; May 28,
Jillian Rickert, John Reimer; May
29, Judy Shortreed.
Celebrating anniversaries are:
May 7, Emmerson and Phyllis
Mitchell ; May 8, Allan and Alice
Searle.
Euchre was played at the Walton
Hall last Thursday and the winners
were: first, Wayne Robinsone and
Charlie Scherbarth; second, Olive
Papple and Beth Pryce; third, Lois
and Raymond Haggitt; ladies' lone
hand, Dorothy Dalton; men's lone
hand, Ken Preszcator.
There will be two more euchre
nights at the hall, May 9 and 23.
THE Bus, 'Toys for Homes
Everywhere', a toy lending and
play group, is still meeting every
other Tuesday (May 7 and 21) at
Walton's Duff United Church from
10:30 until noon. It is a wonderful
chance to sign out toys, books,
videos, puzzles and everything you
north end of the project area.
"I am looking for volunteer help
from both adults and children to
clean up brush u. the area and
hopefully we can make it wheel-
chair accessible in two or three
years," says Siertsema.
"The Blyth Optimists have been
working on improving the fish
habitat," says Jim Phelan, "and
there was an increase in activity in
just one year. Rainbow trout have
been seen spawning upstream."
The Ministry of Natural
Resources has applied for a $3,900
grant for the Optimists to help con-
tinue fish habitat improvement,
says Mike Malhiot. "It is a unique
location with the CPR bed in close
proximity to the creek. It provides
added interest to the people along
the trail."
Malhiot also suggested it would
ever dreamed about for your
children. It is open to everyone.
Coffee is served and play groups
set up for children to allow them to
interact with their peers and enjoy
the quality resources and toys. If
you would like more information
call Andrea Muir 1-800-479-0716.
Glenda and Susan Carter took a
bus trip to the Smokey Mountain.
in Tennessee for the season open-
ing of Dollywood. They also toured
through the mountains to North
Carolina. Glenda said that they had
Ron, Betty and Janice McCallum
were greeters at Duff's United
Church on Sunday, May 28.
Melissa Badley was the candle
lighter for the day.
Rev. Randy Banks then led the
congregation into the Call to
Worship. May ushers are Howard
Hackwell, Bill Coutts and Chris
Davies.
be interesting to develop a site
where spawning could be observed
without disturbing the trout.
Blyth Horticultural Society is
considering a butterfly garden
while the Festival Theatre is hoping
to get their summer employees
involved in the project.
The development of the green-
way will help keep people interest-
ed in the community and make
Blyth unique, says Councillor
Doug Scrimgeour. It will be a natu-
ral draw.
It will also be an opportunity for
local gardeners to donate excess
plants to the project to keep costs
down, says Donna Taylor, repre-
sentative for the Blyth Business
Association and the Theatre.
"It will not be a burden to the
taxpayers," says Scrimgeour.
Community involvement will
keep this project going, he says.
a great time and would definitely
go again.
Doug and Marjory Fraser took a
seven day bus tour to Branson,
Missouri. They were able to take in
the Mickey Gilley show, Country
USA, the Osmond Family show,
and saw Mel Tillis as well. A real
highlight was their trip to Ureka
Springs, Arkansas where the great
outdoor passion play is held. They
saw the statue, 'Christ of the
Ozark.' It is 86' wide by 100' high.
UCW meet Wednesday, May 1 at
8 p.m. Guest speaker is Sue
Hannon who will talk about health.
The Country Supper smorgas-
bord has been changed from May
22 to May 20 which is a Monday.
On May 12 Holy Baptism will
take place.
Muffins, juice and coffee will be
served next Sunday after church.
Last Monday was Earth Day and
the Grade ls learned how to make
recycled paper. The class was
divided into three groups with one
group making pulp out of news-
paper, another from purple con-
struction paper scraps and the other
group using orange construction
paper scraps. The class also made,
Earth Day booklets and sang some
songs and read poems about
Mother Earth.
The Grade 2s made 'Help Save
Mother Earth' booklets. They also
began a 'Creature Feature'. The
students picked an endangered
species and have begun to do some
research on them. They have been
practising their songs and poems
for grandparent/special visitor day.
The Grade 3s talked about clean
air and how to keep it clean. They
were all ready to do an experiment
but because of rain it was post-
poned. They will be putting a piece
of acetate with some oil on it
outside to see what it will collect.
The kids were really pleased when
their electro magnets worked. All
they needed was a battery, wire and
a nail.
The Grade 4s were asked to
display their farm projects at the
Slice of Huron appreciation night.
The school also had an Earth Day
film festival which consisted of two
films. While the children were
watching the films the other
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