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The Citizen, 1997-05-14, Page 3Blyth Clerk-Treasurer John Stewart was given the honour of cutting the ribbon made of money for the official opening of Blyth CIBC's automated banking machine. Stewart was careful not to damage any of the $10 bills as the chain was donated to village youth programs. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 14,1997 PAGE 3. 19 at UCW meeting POGO Snacks Blyth council briefs Old problem resurfaces Harm Thalen attended the May 5 meeting of Blyth council to discuss the collapsing Whitefield Drain. The drain, which runs across his property, was constructed with gas tanks as culverts, in 1983. The tanks are now deteriorating and have created a large hole in his yard. Though Thalen said the council of 1983 approved the closing of the ditch, with the use of the tanks, and that council had paid the entire cost, council minutes showed that Thalen had been reimbursed only half his cost outlay. Thalen said though he initially paid for the repairs, he was com­ pletely reimbursed by council. He said he had also been told council would look after any future prob­ lems. It was recommended by Council­ lor Rob Lawrie that the road com­ mittee speak with members of the 1983 council to see what they remember of the situation. «•« Clerk-Treasurer John Stewart reported to council about an OPP presentation at the Organization of Small Urban Municipalities confer­ ence in Stratford, May 2. "It appears the cost to municipali­ ties for policing will be for day-to- day costs only. Special circum­ stances such as "standoffs" will not be paid by the municipality," Stew­ art said. Council was informed the deco­ rative street lights had arrived. The poles and fixtures were approved by Don Scrimgeour and Bev Elliott of the Blyth Business Association. Stewart will make arrangements to have the lights installed. *** Chief Building Inspector Paul Josling told council that the recre­ ational vehicle at the east edge of the village at Drummond and John Street, contravened village zoning bylaws. Council passed a motion to request to the removal of the vehi­ cle which is being used as a perma­ nent residence. *«« After discussing drainage prob­ lems which had occurred in the McConnell Street development, Council agreed they had no prob­ lem issuing building permits, but they would not be responsible for any future drainage, problems. Steve Bearss is renovating a building on Westmoreland to include two bachelor apartments and a laundromat, council was informed. Bills and accounts, totalling $135,537.92, were approved for payment. •** Council authorized Stewart to attend the Association of Municipal Clerk-Treasurers of Ontario Zone 2 Continued on page 19 Blyth UCW met on Tuesday, April 22 with 19 present. Feme McDowell and Mary Lou Stewart were in charge of devotions. Take My Life and Let It Be and the UCW 25 th anniversary song were sung with Susan Howson at the piano. Mary Lou read scripture and prayer. Feme gave a very humorous reading about the church mortgage. Mary Lou closed with prayer. Emily Philips, president, welcomed all. The UCW Purpose was recited in unison. Sunday, May 4 is the UCW is 35th anniversary to be celebrated with a special church service. Sharon Wittich is guest speaker. The next meeting is Wednesday, May 21 at 8 p.m. with a Mother's Day theme. Roll call is to be answered by "what you call your mother and grandmother". The June meeting is June 17 at 8 p.m. Everyone's to bring Canadian Tire money and some article for Camp Menesetung for roll call. Theme speaker was Diane Ferguson who gave a very interesting history of the Blyth Church from 1885. In 1934 the Blyth s®: ™ seis: ■ ■ b ■ m; ?s s?i.< BLYTH MEDICAL CLINIC NOW OPEN People Audrey and Jim Timpany of Aylmer visited with her parents Alvin and Gene Snell on Mother's day. Looking for local heroes There are so many people out there who do so much to improve their community. Now you have a chance to say thanks. Nominate that special person for the 11th Annual Citizen Citizenship Awards. Each year a committee chooses an outstanding citizen from each of the Blyth and area and Brussels and area communities to receive an award for contribution to the community. If you know someone you think should be honoured, please fill in the ballot and send it in. You may attach a longer explanation of why you think your nominee should win, if you like. If you have nominated someone before and he or she didn’t win, please feel free to try again. I nominate_______________________________________________ as Citizen of the year for □ Blyth □ Brussels & area & area I feel she/he deserves this award because_____________________ Nomination Deadline May 31,1997 Name and phone number of nominator__________________________________________________ Methodist Church on Queen Street and St. Andrew's Church on Dinsley St. United and formed Women's Missionary Society and Women's Association. In 1949 Friendship Circle was formed. In 1962 it was the beginning of Blyth United Church Women. Roll call was answered by personal involvement which was very interesting. Examples were: caterings when the hydro went off, muffins not arriving for the UCW lunch, Friendship Circle Hobo teas and Red Cross course. Mary Howson showed a picture of the first UCW executive in 1962. A delicious lunch was served by Marilyn Craig, Irma Mason and Feme McDowell. Try one They Ye fast delicious at The Blyth General Store Blyth 523-9785 J lot bog bay Friday, May 23 11:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. Town Parking Lot in Blyth ^524-2773 Goderich 1-8OO-26S-55O3 DR. JANET ZETTEL DR. DAN ROOYAKKERS Tues. 1 - 5 , Thurs. 1-5, Fri. 9-1 Call: 523-4567 for appointments New patients welcome WINNERS OF LIONS HOCKEY POOL This years winner of the Blyth Lions Hockey Pool was Darryl Bromley of Blyth, seen here accepting his $200. prize money with Hockey Pool Chairman Lion Jeff Nesbitt. Other winners were: 2nd - Graham Nesbitt (Seaforth) - $100. 3rd & 5th - Brent Brooks (Blyth) - $75. & $25. 4th - Josh Albrechtus (Blyth) - $50. 6th - Cliff Mann (Lucknow) - $25. 7th - Don Freeman (Clinton) - $25.