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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1998-04-15, Page 1ATV accident claims life of Blyth teen A tragic accident claimed the life of a 13-year-old Blyth youth on Faster Sunday. Tyler Wilson of King Street, was riding on a three- wheel ATV behind the Blyth arena late in the afternoon of April 12. According to a police spokesperson, the teen fell off the ATV and was critically injured. Blyth firefighters responded at the scene. Tyler was taken to Clinton Public Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. He was wearing a helmet at the time of the accident. Police are investigating the cause. Tyler was the beloved son of Ross and Linda Wilson. An older brother and sister, Wes and Tara are also left to mourn his passing. Visitation for Tyler was at the Beattie-Falconer Funeral Home "Tasker Chapel" from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday. Funeral services will be held at Blyth United Church at 2 p.m., Wednesday (today). Tyler was a student at Blyth Public School. On Monday morning, grief counsellors attended at the school to help the students deal with the loss. Also, Principal Rich Maertens said that members of the Tragic Events Response Team would be present at the school throughout the next few days. Anyone with specific concerns regarding their children can contact the school. A special memorial service will be held at the school this Friday at 2:30 p.m. Parents and friends are welcome to join the students and staff as they remember Tyler. Blyth Legion Aux. celebrates 50 years Hop, hop, hopping along It was a very hoppy day for staff and students at Walton Public School as they incorporated Easter activities with a hop-a-thon for Muscular Dystrophy. Asked to gather pledges for a two-minute hop for those who can't, the students raised $889 for MD. Junior Kindergarten student SherryLee Wernham watches instruction carefully as everyone enjoyed games and dances after the hop-a-thon. The North Huron itizen Vol. 14 No. 15 Wednesday, April 15, 1998 700+ s GST 750 Blyth Greenway seeks logo News Brussels PS hosts dance for French exchange students See page 2 Sports Blyth hockey players gets Luke Anderson award See page 9 Entertainment Cast of 'G. Doe' sets the stage for party to begin See page 19 Fifty years of support, service and dedication to others will be cel- ebrated by the Blyth Royal Canadi- an Legion Ladies Auxilliary as it mark its golden anniversary year, April 15. To celebrate the special occasion, the auxilliary, along with help from zone members, have planned an evening of fun and entertainment. The Nasty Habits from Blyth will perform as will other talented folks. The Blyth chapter received its charter, Jan. 15, 1948, with 20 members and Anna Draper as pres- ident. The last original member passed away just last year. In the early days, the women of the auxilliary made quilts and, with few hands, fed many people. Today, with the support of the village, Legion branch and busine- sess, the auxilliary looks forward to many more years with membership at 50 and a shift in focus. Though no longer making quilts, they do raffle off a few as fundrais- ers. The main source of funds is catering. Those hard-earned dollars go to support activities at Blyth and Wal- ton Public School and organiza- tions such as hockey, soccer, and broomball teams, the arena, Memo- rial Hall, Lung Association, Heart and Stroke Foundation, Alzheimer Society, Children's Aid Society, Warplane Museum, Blyth Festival and many more. An annual tea raises funds for the Cancer Society and epilepsy while monies from the 20-year-old penny sale help the North Huron Food Bank, Christmas Bureau and Sur- vival House. To boost the coffers, entertainers such as Rita McNeil, Kitty Wells, the Rankin Family, Tommy Hunter, Frank Mills, the Irish Rovers, John McDermott, Michael Burgess, Mr. Dressup and local tal- ent Doug McNall, have taken to the stage. These events have been spon- sored in co-operation with other local groups in an effort to benefit their causes as well as Blyth mer- chants. The contributions by the Ladies Auxilliary does not stop at fundraising but extends a warm hand and thought to shut-ins, veter- ans at Parkwood Hospital in Lon- don and users of Wingham and Area Day Centre. Under a new open membership policy, the auxilliary is inviting anyone interested in joining to con- tact an executive. They are Presidetn Janice Henry, First Vice- President Brenda Finlayson, Sec- ond Vice-President Betty Bowes, Secretary Val Pethick and Treasur- er Debbie Stryker. Though the group works hard, they also enjoy bus trips, sporting events and knowing they have a comrade who cares. The best aspect is the support of the community and help received from the young people in school and youth groups. Residents of the Blyth area will have the opportunity to participate in the on-going Blyth Brook Community Greenway project by designing a logo. Designs for the contest must be submitted to Clerk John Stewart by noon, Thursday, May 7 for consideration. A prize will be awarded for the winning entry. The Greenway Committee has planned a number of projects for this summer. Howson and Howson Ltd. will plant trees along the old rail bed. The Lions will plant approximately 150 cedar seedlings. Wildflower seeds placed along the trail will add colour throughout the summer. With the approval of a grant, improvements for fish habitat will be made to 5oo - 600 feet of the stream. Last year students from the public school were involved in the cleanout and their assistance is anticipated again this spring. The Scouts have been clearing brush, moving some of the bird houses and building more signs for the trail and rest areas. The Scouts and Cadets will assist in building steps to the creek. Trail users will be able to rest on park benches and use picnic tables and round tables. While many people will use the trail for relaxation, others will enjoy the stations of the fitness trail. The Greenway committee is contacting companies for their support and sponsorship of the stations. The PUC is considering installing lighting at the Butterfly Garden as an Earth Week Activity. Two features of historical interest are the water tower and the stone arch. The committee is hoping to install signs describing the tower and arch and encourages anyone with information regarding them to come forward. Plans for construction of the archway are incomplete. The public will be invited to a Fall Walk to celebrate this year's improvements. The committee acknowledges the Blyth Legion Ladies Auxiliary donation and the many people who have donated their time.