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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2003-01-15, Page 3FROM BLYTH THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15 2003. PAGE 3. ute,e&! January 11 to January 17, 2003 1I OI I __________If 1 in Lean GROUND BEEF 1 99 lb. Heinz KETCHUP 1 Litre Council considers work for pumphouse By Bonnie Gropp Citizen editor Henry Rouw of the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) updated North Huron council at the Jan. 6 meeting. Rouw explained that the plumbing at Blyth's main pumphouse was outdated and inoperable. “We have lost prime on the high-lift pumps so have been into predicaments already.” As Blyth is having its system upgraded this year up to government standards, Rouw said it would be a good time to look at re-plumbing the pumphouse. This could be included in the engineer’s drawings, then when tenders were to go out council could ask for separate quotes. “Once we have the quotes it would be practical to re-plumb at the time.” Council gave approval to have having B.M. Ross cost the work. Rouw then told council that the flow meter at the Wingham sewage treatment plant should be installed within the next month or two. Also, he said that one of the four aerators is out of service and needs to be rebuilt. The cost, including $1,000 return “freight to Montreal, should be $4,100. The ultra-violet disinfection system is “up and running”, however an intensity probe needs to be installed for an approximate cost of $3,400. With regards to Wingham water, Rouw informed council that the abandonment of wells one and two as recommended by should be complete by the end of March. At the Blyth sewage works, Rouw said this year they will be putting aeration into the sludge tank. Cost of this is between $8,000 and $10,000. They are also switching to 12 per cent chlorine, the cost of which will be between $2,000 and $3,000. Following Rouw’s report Councillor Jeff Howson questioned whether the re-plumbing at the Blyth pumphouse would mean there would be no further incidents of dangerously low levels as have been experienced on occasion in recent years. While he couldn’t commit to a 100 per cent guarantee, Rouw did say he felt the difference would be significant. Lucky winner Todd MacDonald, left, representing Blyth Minor Hockey presents a $35,000 cheque to the winner of the Blyth Bulldog Win Win Sweepstakes, Brian and Alison Wightman with children Autumn, Sydney and Mackenzie. (Vicky Bremner photo) Sympathy is extended to Lois and Con van Vliet in the death of Lois’s sister. Sympathy is also extended to Jetta and Jim Button and family on the death of Jetta’s mother Karen Bjerg. Sympathy is also extended to Pat and Grant Sparling on the death of Pat’s brother Harry Christie, as a result of an accident. Sympathy is extended to Cathy and Steve Howson and family on the death of Cathy’s uncle. The Farmer's Almanac was not too far wrong when it predicted a major storm around Jan. 15. The snowmobile people will be glad of the snow, so they can get sledding if the snow stays and doesn’t blow off the fields. We noticed a few out last night wanting to get started. Don’t forget euchre is played every two weeks at the Legion. It starts on Monday night, Jan. 13. The seniors’ potluck lunch is at Memorial Hall on Jan. 22 at noon. Cards to follow. Gayle Poore hosted a birthday party for Deb Hakkers on Jan. 11. Those attending were friends and neighbours. Greeting at Blyth United Church on Sunday, Jan. 12 were Joann MacDonald and Judy Gleave. Ushering was Cliff Snell. Guest musician was Lynda Lentz- MacGregor. Cheryl Cronin sang a solo Ring Out the Sweet Message. The children’s hymn was Praise our Maker. Rev. Eugen Bannerman asked the children what Mom and Dad did for them when they were sick. The answer was that they gave them medicine and made them feel better. Jesus came to Peter’s house in Caperinium. Peter’s mother-in-law was sick and Jesus took her hands and made her feel better and she was able to get up and get them something to eat. The news spread around the small town and many people brought their sick family members to Jesus to heal. The dramatized lectionary reading was Genesis 1: 1-5. Participating were Amanda and Wyatt Bearss. The responsive reading was the 29th Psalm. The Gospel reading was from Mark 1: 29-34. Rev. Bannerman’s message to the adults was entitled Jesus and Healing. Jesus had a twofold purpose in his earthly ministry. One was to talk about the coming of the kingdom of God. The other was to bring health to people in need of healing. The church usually focuses on the spiritual mission but it should also focus on the importance of physical well-being. Rev. Bannerman had picked up a pocket book entitled, The 5-Day Miracle Diet written by Adele Puhn. If we follow a sugar-reduced diet we will be more focused and experience a greater sense of well-being. Puhn’s plan is simple. Eat those foods that keep your blood sugar and insulin levels balanced. The five-day diet is designed to give you good, wholesome foods, and in the process to reduce cravings for sweets, starches and carbohydrates. Correction In the Jan. 8 issue of The Citizen, the story regarding the Blyth Minor Hockey draw winner contained inaccurate information. The truck available to the winners had an MSRPof $42,000. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused. Coming Soon to The Citizen < << i < < < << < << < << < << < << < << < < All-you-can-eat Fish Fry $045 Saturday, Jan. 18 From 5-8 p.m. Full menu also available the Blyth Ipp 523-9381 ► >► > > > ► ►> ► >> ► ►I ►► > ► > »> > ► WHITE POTATOES 10 lb. bag 69 Carver's Choice BACON 500 g Scrimgeour's Storemade Sausage Regular or Garlic Scrimgeour's Storemade 089 Hamburger Patties lb. 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