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Blyth Guides welcomed several new members at an installation ceremony last week. In
back, from left: Jenny MacDonald, Katie Stryker, Heather Schmidt. Front: Leticia Kolkman,
Whytni Ritchie.
Policing group to seek grant
THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1999. PAGE 3.
By Janice Becker
Citizen staff
With the support of federal gov
ernment grants, Kathy Bromley of
Blyth’s community policing pro
gram hopes volunteers will be more
effective.
Bromley attended the Nov. 16
session of Blyth council seeking
their support for a better cell phone
for use by the volunteers. The
equipment currently in use has dif
ficulty making immediate connec
tions to police on occasion.
Council supported her request for
money to buy a new phone provid
ed she returned with an estimate of
the costs.
Bromley also told council of a
grant program offered by the feder
al government to fund such groups
under the National Strategy on
Community Safety and Crime Pre
vention program.
Council suggested Bromley and
the committee develop a budget for
community policing to include a
cost reimbursement for gas for the
volunteers as well as improved
phone equipment and apply for the
federal grant.
Bromley had earlier suggested
that covering the cost of gas may
draw out more volunteers, particu
larly parents who may be con
cerned about paying a babysitter
and gas prices. There are currently
only seven very active members.
Councillor Doug Scrimgeour
commended the group on their
good work as there was no damage
or window soaping on Halloween.
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. VILLAGE OF
BLYTH
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DUE
The fourth instalment for
Residential property taxes
for the Village of Blyth is due
on Friday, November 26,
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. Final tax bills for
Commercial, Industrial and
Multi-Residential properties
shall be issued shortly with
a due date towards the end
of December.
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
for responsibility for
payment of taxes, nor from
penalty for late payment.
John Stewart, CMO
Tax Collector
Village of Blyth
Jr. Achievement comes to Blyth V
Our pizza is perfect anytime. Each one is
made from the finest, freshest ingredients.
It will be a look at reality, a
glimpse into the future when Junior
Achievement (JA) volunteers focus
on the “Economics of Staying in
School” with the Grade 8 class at
Blyth Public School.
Kathy’s Korner
By Kathy Bromley
On Nov. 8 at Bainton’s Art Gallery, the weekly euchre card party was
held. High scores for the evening were captured by Mary Turnbull and Ross
Taylor, while low scores went to Edythe Giousher and Ted East. Those who
had earned the most lone hands were Bernice McClinchey and Charlie
Bromley.
On Nov. 15 Carol Daer and Charlie Bromley had the high scores, low
scores went to Ruth Jardin and Bernice McClinchey. Margaret Nesbit and
Everett Scrimgeour had the most lone hands.
Everyone is welcome to attend euchre every Monday night at 8 p.m. in the
Art Gallery.
On Wednesday, Nov. 17, they were one player short of having four tables
at lost heir. The high scores went to Elaine Snell and Graeme McDowell,
while Willis and Marie Bromley obtained the low scores for the night.
Concerning both the weekly euchre and lost heir card parties, if the
attendance continues to be so poor, having the weekly card parties held in
homes is the next alternative. It costs to rent the hall and to also give out
money for prizes.
So keep in mind that if the attendance does not improve, the card parties
will no longer be held at Bainton’s Art Gallery.
Please take this into consideration.
Kathy’s Quote of the Week: The elephant and Volkswagen are as different
as night and day, with one exception - they both have trunks at the front.
Anyone with stories or news about the Blyth community contact Kathy at
523-4497.
JA, an international not-for-profit
organization supported by business
and industry, is dedicated to inspir
ing and educating youths to value
free enterprise, understand business
and economics and develop
entrepreneurial and leadership
skills.
On Dec. 1, from 9 a.m. to 3:30
p.m., two businesspeople, one from
Nortel and the other from Bell
Canada, will visit the Grade 8 class
to discuss the relationship between
education and personal goals.
Students will learn about the cost
of independent living as well as
look at possible careers to match
their goals and lifestyle expecta
tions.
Activities will encourage stu
dents to participate in discussions
as they explore future choices.
JA will also be visiting Goderich,
Exeter and Mitchell schools.
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