HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2003-03-12, Page 3THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2003. PAGE 3.
Euchre is at the Legion Monday,
March 24 at 7:30 p.m.
Happy 100th birthday is extended
to Winnie Vincent of Seaforth
Manor Nursing Home. Many friends
from the area helped her celebrate
on March 8 with an open house in
her honour.
Amy McCrea of Blyth, Doug and
B.J. of St. Thomas, Brad and
Maureen Montgomery of Blyth,
Sean, Tabatha, Bradley, Bryce,
Keagen Keiffer of Beamsville and.
Colleen and Dale Lamont of London
attended the 100th birthday party for
Winnie Vincent and later visited
with Amy and Ralph McCrea for the
weekend.
Sympathy is extended to Helen
Stonehouse on the death of her niece
Sonia (Stonehouse) Ellis of
Whiteville after a courageous battle
with cancer. Sympathy is also
extended to her many cousins in the
area.
Greeting at Blyth United Church
Sunday, March 9 were Lloyd and
Donna Sippel. Ushering was Earl
Fyfe. Guest musician was Margaret
Kai.
The choir sang Like a Mighty
Council
briefs
Ralph Campbell, drainage
superintendent, reviewed the
engineer’s report for the
Charter/Caldwell drain for North
Huron council at its March 3
meeting.
The approximate cost for the work
is $41,500. The municipality will
pick up the road assessment portion
River Flowing.
the children’s hymn was Come
Let us Sing of A Wonderful Love.
The children’s story was on
Christopher Columbus and how he
came to America and discovered the
new world and that his mission was
to spread the word of God to the new
world natives.
The dramatized lectionary reading
was from Genesis 9: 8-17, read by
Rev. Eugen Bannerman and Ollie
Craig. The responsive reading was
the 25th Psalm. The gospel reading
was from Mark 1: 9-15.
Rev. Bannerman’s message to the
adults was on the Baptism of Jesus
by John the Baptist.
Special dates to
April 13 Palm
Communion, April
service Good Friday, A Candlelight
of Passion Play, by James B.
Douglas, actor and April 5,
Women’s Day Out. Anyone wishing
to donate anything to the toonie sale
at Women’s Day Out is asked to
have it to Blyth Memorial Hall by
Friday, April 4, or leave it at the
church or call Donna Moore 523-
9855, Enid MacDonald 523-9833 or
Marilyn Craig 523-9318.
which, Campbell said,is about
$8,500.
A meeting was held with the
property owners on Feb.20.
Campbell said they were in
agreement with the report.
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Brian Luinstra of Maitland Valley
Conservation Authority explained
that a groundwater monitoring
network is being put in throughout
the watershed. He requested the use
of the East Wawanosh landfill site
well for this purpose.
Council gave approval.
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Authorization was given to
Moore-Tech Construction to
complete the required repairs at the
North Huron Wescast Communtiy
Complex as quoted. However,
council and Dan Cousins, director of
recreation and facilities believe the
work should be covered under
warranty and will attempt to recover
the costs from the original
contractor.
Clerk-Administrator John Stewart
said that though the warranty had
run out, the contractor was notified
of the problem prior to that.
The township’s solicitor suggested
that they proceed with the work,
before this is resolved so that the
situtation doesn’t worsen.
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The design and drawings for the
renovations to the Wingham police
station have been completed and
tenders will be invited for a closing
date of April 4.
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Council endorsed a resolution
from the Municipality of Trent Hills
asking the province to develop a
new funding formula which would
eliminate the high cost associated
with mandated drinking water
system upgrades.
A second resolution was endorsed
from the City of Thorold, requesting
both governments implement the
recommendations outlines in the
Romanow Report in order to
improve health care for all
Canadians in a timely fashion.
A reserve is being established for
the purchase of an aerial truck for
the Wingham fire department in
2004.
Following an in-camera session,
council approved the hiring of a full-
time staff person for the public
works department to work out of
Blyth.
the pancakes and sausages
Legion donates
Delectable
Quinton Hakkers samples
offered at Blyth Memorial Hall by Trinity Anglican Church
congregants March 4 as dad Fred watches. (Janice Becker photo)
The general meeting of the Royal
Canadian Legion Branch 420 was
held on March 4 at 7:30 p.m.
The meeting commenced with the
installation of a new member Linda
Marshall by Comrades Thelma
Johnston and Crystal Taylor.
A motion was passed to donate
$575 to the Blyth Girl Guides for the
purchase of camping equipment.
The Branch bylaws were passed
and plans were made for the
upcoming elimination draw.
Upcoming events in the work of
the Legion include: assisting the
auxiliary with their community
breakfast March 16 at the Blyth
Memorial Hall; hosting the Zone
sports, track and field meeting
March 19.
The next meeting will be held
April 1 at 7:30 p.m.
NOTICE
TOWNSHIP OF
NORTH HURON
Businesses, organizations
and Individuals are invited
to make a 5 minute
(maximum) presentation to
North Huron Council at their
meeting scheduled for
Monday, March 17, 2003 In
respect to the Huron County
Environmental Tobacco
Smoke By-law. Reservations
must be made through the
Municipal Office 357-3550
prior to 12:00 noon on March
17th.
John Stewart, CMO
Clerk-Administrator
remember are
Sunday and
18 a special
FROM BLYTH
Check out The Citizen's
WEBSITE
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www.northhuron.on.ca
Soccer & Baseball Registration
Wednesday, March 12,7-9 pm
Saturday, March 15,9 am - Noon
at Blyth Public School
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Herb 523-4202 or
Karen McClinchey at 526-7158
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Late fee is $20. per child
Looking for local heroes
as Citizen of the year for
There are so many people out there who do
so much to improve their community.
Now you have a chance to say thanks.
Nominate that special person for the 18th
Annual Citizen Citizenship Awards.
Each year a committee chooses an outstanding citizen from each of
the Blyth and area and Brussels and area communities to receive an
award for contribution to the community. If you know someone you
think should be honoured, please fill in the ballot and send it in. You
may attach a longer explanation of why you think your nominee
should win, if you like. If you have nominated someone before and
he or she didn't win, please feel free to try again.
I nominate
& area
I feel she/he deserves this award because
Nomination Deadline April 30, 2003.
Name and phone number of nominator