The Citizen, 1999-06-16, Page 3Kathy’s Korner
By Kathy Bromley
On Friday, June 4 at the Bly th Anglican Church attendance was up as 41
people were out for the mpnthly meal program put on by the Town and
Country Homemakers.
The mouth-watering lunch was made up of marinated chicken breasts,
new potatoes, garden green peas, layered cucumber salad topped off with
apple or raisin pie and ice cream.
Birthday recognition for the month of June went out to Dorothy Daer,
June Peck and Yera Badley, while Happy Anniversary was sung to Leah
Davis, our Town and Country Co-ordinator, who is now married for one
year.
Compliments of Jean Plaetzer, the door prize of irises to be planted was
won by Kathy Bromley.
The guest speaker for the afternoon was Marguerite Thomas who is a
public health nurse. She spoke on a very important issue today: “Sun
Safety”.
It was stated on the radio just last week that statistics have proven public
awareness concerning skin cancer has obviously been very effective. The
number of people who have been diagnosed with skin cancer is down in
comparison to 10 years ago. People now know it is a proven fact that it is'
best to try and stay out of direct sunlight between the hours of 10 a.m. and
4 p in. whenever possible.
If you have no way around working out in the sun, wear the proper
strength of sunscreen, applied half an hour before going out, and wear a hat.
There are still myths that are out concerning the sun:
• You can not get a sunburn on a cloudy day.
False - thanks to the ultra violet wav£s, you can.
• Shade prevents burning.
Again, not necessarily.
• You can not get a bum after you have been swimming.
You most certainly can, as water attracts the sun.
• Babies under the age of one year should be kept out of the sun and not
have sunscreen applied to their delicate skin.
True.
Cancer Care In Ontario is now getting established in Huron County. Word
of advice for cancer prevention is to know your body and to report any
sudden changes that could end up being fatal if left undetected.
Leah Davis thanked Marguerite Thomas for the helpful presentation and
also thanked her for donating back the money she had won in our monthly
50/50 draw.
The next monthly meal is planned for Friday, July 2, with Const. Don
Shropshall speaking on “travelling alone”. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Kathy’s Quote of the Week: Naked and nude mean the same thing except
that naked sounds like a surprise, while nude suggests that it was done on
purpose.
PUC, council settle
contentious issue
Club hosts
bike rodeo
The Optimist Club of Blyth and
District held a bike rodeo on June 8
at the Blyth arena.
Blyth Public School students
from kindergarten to Grade 8
participated in the program. The
rodeo consisted of a bike safety
quiz and bike, rollerblade and
helmet inspection before students
maneuvered through a series of
activities designed to test their skill
and knowledge of the rules of the
road.
The 96 students who completed
the program received an
information package from the OPP
Const. Don Shropshall, community
safety officer, and Cadet Tanya
Banter co-ordinated the program
with the Optimist Club, Blyth
Public School and the Huron
County Health Unit.
Parents are encouraged to review
the bike safety checklist. Several
bikes needed reflectors, horns and
brakes. Cracked helmets must be
replaced. The three approved
helmets are CSA, ANSI and
SNELL.
Rollerbladers are required to
wear helmets and Const. Shropshall
recommends knee and elbow
protection.
The Optimists, Blyth Public
School, Blyth arena and volunteers
Gail, Nicole, Joanne,. Rachel,
Glenda, Sandi, Sherri, Kim and
Laurie helped make this program a
success.
Our mistake!
By Janice Becker
Citizen staff
While the issue was a contentious
one, Blyth PUC settled it with a
simple response.
They would handle it.
After Blyth councillors sent a let
ter to the PUC, advising them of
council’s concern regarding the
collection of overdue bills, Reeve
Mason Bailey was asked to explain
council’s input.
Acting as council’s representa
tive on the commission, Bailey said
the matter had come before council
because an account in arrears had
appeared in the minutes of the pre
vious PUC minutes which is
included in council’s meeting pack
age.
PUC Commissioner Tom Cronin
A Blyth Lion was misidentified
in a picture in the June 9 issue of
The Citizen.
Eileen Jefferson took part in the
presentation to the Law Enforce
ment Torch Run along with Bev
Blair.
We apologize for the error.
said one account was overdue and
that a councillor had suggested to
Cronin that the business be shut
down.
• However, Cronin said the PUC
was handling the matter and col
lecting a small portion of the bill at
a time.
“If we shut them off, we
wouldn’t get a penny.”
PUC member Dale Whitfield
said the PUC had not written off
any arrears in two years and
believed they were doing a good
job talking with clients and collect
ing arrears.
“Anyone can write about a con
cern,” said Whitfield. “Does coun
cil have a legitimate belief they can
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around the middle?
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tell us how to do things?”
Cronin added that Blyth Clerk-
Treasurer John Stewart had
informed him that council has no
jurisdiction of PUC.
“We don’t tell council how to
collect tax arrears,” he said.
Bailey said he was relaying coun
cil’s concerns.
“That is noted and filed,” said
Whitfield. “We don’t act like the
city. We know these people and we
talk to them.”
Bailey noted there were some
personal animosities entering the
issue which should not be.
When asked if Bailey would take
PUC’s answer back to council, he
stated that it would be recorded in
the minutes and he would prefer
not raise the matter again.
Spa Essentials
Kelly Clark
I 523-4793
• facials • acrylic nails
• manicures • make-up lesson
• pedicures • make-up application
• waxing • body treatments
• paraffin treatments
• eyelash/eyebrow tinting
• eyelash perming
159 Dinsley E. Blyth
I [ Specialized packages & gift certificates
Greets the arrival of summer and
wishes to announce that this
coming week will be its last
week of business for the season.
We still have a nice selection of
plants in very good condition, so come
on out and fill in those empty spots in the
garden.
• Wall bags, beautiful baskets, annuals,
perennials & vegetables.
Last day of business will be
June 23, 1999.
County Rd. #25 - 3 minutes west of Blyth
Jack & Sylvia Nonkes 523-9456
greenhouse
9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Closed Sunday
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Brightening the windows
Stacy McLellan concentrates on completing her work as
Grade 5 students at Blyth Public School were busy last
week creating wonderful Communities in Bloom posters
of shop windows in the village.
Anniversary Special $s
For the Month of June!
Purchase a 1 hr. Massage for $45 and
Get UNLIMITED 1 hr. Gift Certificates for ONLY $30
(A great birthday, bridal or baby gift)
All gift certificates expire November 30, 1999
Becky Campbell's Reg. Massage Therapy
159 Dinsley St, Blyth
(519) 523-4793
Strawberry Social
Blyth United Church
Thursday, June 24
4:30 - 5:30 & 6:00 - 7:00
All you can eat cold buffet with cake,
strawberries and whipped cream for dessert
Tickets: $9.00
Children 12 and under $5.00
Children 5 and under FREE
Tickets available at: Stitches by MJ,
Blyth Festival Box Office & Luann's
Country Flowers
Proceeds to Blyth United Church
VILLAGE OF BLYTH
2ND INSTALMENT
OF TAXES DUE
The second instalment of taxes for the Village of Blyth is due on
Friday, June 25,1999. Payment may be made at the Blyth Branch
of the CIBC or at the Municipal Office. Interest at 1 1/4% per
month or any part thereof shall be charged after the due date.
People who have acquired properties and have not received a tax
bill should contact the Municipal Office. Failure to receive a tax
bill does not relieve a taxpayer from responsibility for payment of
taxes, nor from penalty for late payment.
The Provincial Government has passed Bill 79 which prohibits
municipalities issuing Tax Bills for Commercial, Industrial and
Multi-Residential properties. These property owners shall be
required to pay their full 1999 taxes on the Final Tax Bill.
Voluntary payments will be graciously accepted at the Municipal
Office.
John Stewart, CMO
Tax Collector
Village of Blyth