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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1998-04-01, Page 3Lions exec The Blyth Lions 1998-99 executive was installed by Past Governor Mel Bogie of the Goderich Lions. Back row, from left: Director, Charlie Shaw; Lion Tamer, Dan Taylor; Third Vice, Mike McDonald; Secretary, Steve Howson; Director, Steve Hallahan; First Vice, Ken Stewart. Front: Second Vice, Wayne Wheeler;.Treasurer Darryl Chalmers; President Brent Scrimgeour; Past President, Brian Garnet; Past District Governor, Mel Bogie; Tail Twister, Ernie Phillips. Seniors plan Port Dover trip Blyth Venturers CHILI DINNER Monday, April 6, 1998 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Blyth Community Centre Adults: $5 Children 6-12: $3 Kids 5 and under free Chocolate Novelties by SUGAR 5 SPICE 010601at have arrived for Easter Shop early for best selection 110 Queen St., Blyth 519-523-4700 Come and enjoy a Celebrity Breakfast creatively served to you by Blyth Lions Club Members Saturday, April 4/98 8 a.m. to noon at The Village Eatery Queen St., Blyth Sponsored by Blyth Lions Club Proceeds to the Blyth Fire Department for the purchase of a new pumper truck Tour the new Rescue Truck with Fire Department members. All of us at BJs Cafe would like to express our gratitude to our loyal customers and for allowing us the opportunity to serve you. April 4th will be our last day of operation. Larry & Cathy Nethery Jeremiah 29:11-15 BLYTH MEDICAL CLINIC DR. JANET ZETTEL DR. DAN ROOYAKKERS Tues. 1-5 , Thurs. 1-5, Fri. 9-1 Call: 523-4567 for appointments New patients welcome THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 1998. PAGE 3. The Blyth Swinging Seniors met in the Memorial Hall on March 25 for their potluck dinner with 18 members present. After a delicious dinner, President Lawrence Plaetzer called the meeting to order. It opened with 0 Canada. Bill Craig had the only March birthday and Vera and John Hesselwood and Jean and Lawrence Plaetzer had March wedding anniversaries. Secretary Ferne McDowell read the minutes of the last meeting. The treasurer's report was given by Vera Hesselwood. The secretary announced the A representative of Bluewater Recycling attended the March 17 session of Blyth council to update them on the service. Wendy Yamamoto-Chapman said there would be one hazardous waste day in the county this sum- mer and the textile pickup program would be held every 18 to 24 months instead of yearly. Bluewater Recycling successful- ly bid on the contract to operate the Haldimand-Norfolk recycling site. *** Chief Building Official Paul Josling told council of a problem with Drummond Street, in prepara- tion for 9-1-1. The street comes to a dead end and then begins again a block east. He suggested council consider renaming the eastern por- tion of Drummond Street. A bylaw was also recommended for the re- numbering of the houses through- out the village. Clerk-Treasurer John Stewart will look into the process required to rename a street. **a Councillor Doug Scrimgeour told council that the North Huron Review committee had passed a resolution, indicating their support for a two-tiered municipal system. **a Bills and accounts totalling $119,679.40, were approved for payment. *** Council agreed to claim GST rebates on income tax free munici- pal allowances up to one third of council members' municipal remu- neration, being for supplies which are all or substantially all GST tax- able and acquired in Canada for use in municipal activities. *** "Zone 8 Spring Rally" will be held on April 21 in the Holmesville Goderich Township Hall. Registration is from 9:15 to 9:45 a.m. Fee is $4. The "Enterprising Seniors" from Holmesville are the Host Club. Also a letter of read from the Physicians Recruitment Committee from Clinton, who would like support in obtaining more doctors for Clinton. A letter of support will be sent from the club with names attached as all felt this was a worthy cause. Also a letter for invitation was read from Huronlea and Huronview to all the volunteers who have helped out. There will be The Blyth Union Cemetery bud- get, in the amount of $18,467, was approved. *** Authorization was given to pay Merrier Contracting $7,402.28, as prepared by B.M. Ross and Associ- ates Ltd. *** Council authorized Murray Siert- sema to attend the Huron County Road Superintendent's Weed Semi- nar, with the registration fee of $35 paid by council. *** The municipal levy for the Mait- land Valley Conservation Authority will remain at last year's level of $4.031.92. *** In response to Councillor Murray Nesbitt's question about village employees living outside the municipality, Stewart said council could not dictate where employees Blyth Legion Ladies Auxiliary Annual Daffodil Tea at the Blyth Legion on Thurs., April 2, 1998 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Luncheon Soup & Sandwich $4.00 Hot Beef $5.00 Bake Table Daffodils ($4.00/Bunch) All proceeds go to the Canadian Cancer Society Please help us to fight cancer!!! entertainment, dessert and coffee, on April 21 at Huronlea. Jean Nethery reported on the upcoming bus trip to Port Dover on June 25. There will be a short cruise and theatre. Any seniors interested please phone Jean Nethery at 523-9469. The meeting adjourned and cards were played. Results as follows: Lost Heir — high lady, Vera Hesselwood; low lady, Janet Lawrie; high man, John Blake; low man, Jim Walsh. Euchre — high pink card, Lenora Davidson; low pink card, Jean Nethery; high white card, Isabelle Craig; low white card, John Hesselwood. reside. However, council could set a policy with regards to response time for call-ins and emergencies. Blyth People Delores Howatt and Bernice Pierce, Joan and Bert, Kelly Anne, Lori and Andrea Vandendool enjoyed a week's holiday at Aruba Island. The weather was really hot. But the casino is hotter. The flight was wonderful. Winners at the March 23 euchre in Blyth are: high lady, Effie McCall; high man, Garnet Nicholson; ladies' lone hands, Marjorie Coultes; men's lone hands, Lloyd Appleby; ladies' low, Mrs. Garnet Nicholson; men's low, Alex Nethery. Euchre is every Monday night at 8 p.m. Lost heir results for March 25 are: high blue card, Ferne McDowell; low blue card, Bill Craig; high mauve card, Gordon Gross; low mauve card, Mary Walden. Lost heir will be played April 1 at 8 p.m. in Memorial Hall. Everybody is welcome. SHARP DEALS ON QUALITY - CLEAN READY-TO-GO USED CARS Great Savings on These Used Cars & Trucks. Some One Owner Low Mileage. 1996 Taurus GL Station Wagon, loaded 1995 Taurus GL Station Wagon 1994 Buick Century, loaded 1994 Ford Tempo GL - 4 door with air, AM/FM 1993 Olds Delta 88 LS,. loaded 1993 GMC Half ton pickup with fiberglass top 1992 Plymouth Grand Voyager LE Van - loaded 1992 Dodge Spirit - 4 dr., loaded 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan LE - loaded 1991 Ford Tempo - auto, air, local, 1 owner 1988 Chev Caprice Brougham - 4 door, loaded HAMM'S BLYTH PHONE 523-4342 Council reviews 9-1-1 issues