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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1997-04-30, Page 24PAGE 24. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30,1997 * Let’s go this way Chimo the Jack Russell, seems to be thinking of heading another direction while owner Marguerite Hallahan tries to teach him a thing or two at the obedience training course at Blyth arena recently. $70,754 raised for Missions Councillors set remuneration Continued from page 13 work as teachers of English in a prestigious University in China, Murray and Alison Sherk crashed the plane through the wall. Additional pledges brought the total to $55,359.26. Edwin Smart, missionary to Nigeria, arrived in the final service by hot air balloon, and was greeted by three shrieking natives, portrayed by Jason Baan, Steve Campbell and Tim Newcomb. Since the Huron Chapel congregation pledged last year to raise $50,00 for Missions and raised, actually, $60,000, the Missions committee thought that a goal for 1997 could not be more than $62,000. There was considerable excitement, therefore, when pledges received in the final service sent the total of $67,014. Since then additional pledges received have raised that total to $70,754. "To God be the glory, great things He has done!" Help protect the environment] Reduce, reuse and recycle Continued from page 8 town, councillors will receive a $95 per diem plus meal and mileage expenses. The rate will be $60 for a half day. The decorative lights, expected for several months, were reported to have been shipped out of Mon­ treal April 16. They were to arrive in Blyth, April 23.♦** , k Council was advised that Bainton Ltd. was in the process of hiring an engineer to complete a report on the possibility of hooking into the village sewage treatment plant. Bainton Ltd. wanted some assur­ ances that the hook up would be allowed if the engineer's report was favourable. Stewart had spoken to Henry Rouw, of the Ontario Clean Water Agency, who said the treatment plant was presently running below 50 per cent capacity and Bainton Ltd. would have it running just over 50 per cent. Any treatment which the waste required would be done by Bainton. Council agreed with Scrimgeour when he said he had no problem with the hook up as long as the report was favourable. Blyth renewed its membership in the Ontario Good Roads Associa­ tion, at a cost of $165.**♦ Property Standards Officer Paul Josling was authorized to investi­ gate a concern for the property at Plan 174, Lot 27, Part Block B, Part Block C, Part John Street Closed and Drummond Street. A report will be presented at the next meeting. Euchre Continued from page 15 women's lone hand. A record high of 16 tables were played last week with Deloris Howatt and Margaret Anderson taking first place. The second and third prize was split with Howard Hackwell and Karl MacNaughton and Ila and Carman Pollock. Ladies' lone hand was won by Vera McDonald and Ken Preszcator took the men's lone hand. Congratulations to Viola Kirkby who won the 50/50 draw. Looking For a Family or Business Computer? Call Huron Video and Sound Quality Multimedia Systems with a 2 year warranty. Also upgrades, repairs and technical support. Free delivery and 2 hour tutorial with every new system. Steye Blake Phone/Fax 887-9434 blakey@wcl.on.ca ^1 JOHN McKERCHER CONSTRUCTION LTD. • backhoeing • bulldozing • loader and truck rental • sand, gravel and topsoil • stone pile and rubble removal R.R. #2 Bluevale 887-9061 if busy 887-9999 Fax: 887-9999 Queen St., Blyth 519-523-9566 ♦♦♦ Annual financial contributions from council were approved. They were: Horticultural Society, $500; Belgrave, Blyth, Brussels School Fair, $150; Town and Country Homemakers, $100; Legion Ladies Auxiliary, $25; Legion Poppy Fund, $29; Wheels Away, $240; soccer club, $200; minor ball and ringette, $200; minor softball, $200; figure skating, $200; Lions Club swimming, $200; medical centre equipment, $1,250; Memori­ al Community Hall, $1,000 and recreation park, $706. Total dona­ tions and grants will be $10,430. *** Lawrie said he would plan on attending a presentation, April 24, on the economic impact of Clinton Public Hospital on the surrounding area.*»* Stewart informed council that individuals and groups had been using the campgrounds at the park but there was no one to collect fees. Occasionally, people stop at the municipal office and others pay Dave Cook if he is at the arena. However, many do not pay. The recreation committee will look for a solution.♦♦♦ Large item pick up day will be held May 10.♦♦♦ Council adopted, in principle, the Huron-Perth Electric Utilities Fea­ sibility Study establishing one elec­ tric utility of Huron County.♦♦♦ Fred's Trucking was awarded the contract to clean the village catch basins at a cost of $6.55 plus taxes, per basin. •** Stewart advised council that a section of drain on Harm Thalen's property had deteriorated through the winter and it appeared the gas tanks' used as a culvert, were about It's Our To help us celebrate, all this month (May) Stop in for a complimentary Anniversary coffee Our 1st Anniversary is here and to W. mad. some ohe„s.s. New Soup and Sandwich menus along witi an increase of staff to serve you faster! I p— ■ ■■ - ■ ■ . Thanks to everyone for a wonderful first year and looking forward to many more. - Mike & Pauline & Staff1« •4 T*CT» OCT « rB* / to collapse. Council instructed Stewart to contact Thalen, in writing and inquire about any actions he would take to repair the drain. If Thalen did not plan any repairs, the village would remove the section of drain and return it to an open ditch (its original state) as described in the engineer's report. The General has some great deals for you Buy 10 12”-15” Pizzas Get free milkshakes, movies or pop Buy 10 Pizza Slices Get free Ice cream cones or bars Worker's Lunch Special any time you buy 2 15" pizzas The General *1 will Deliver Free Blyth General Store 523-9785