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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2003-04-16, Page 3\THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 2003. PAGE 3. Easter egg hunt this Saturday on trail FROM BLYTH Vandals target cars On April 13 OPP received a number of calls of vandalism in Blyth and surrounding area. The first call was at 4 a.m. after a vehicle tire was found slashed in the parking lot of a residence on Dinsley Street. Over the next four hours calls were received from four more residences on Dinsley Street, five on Drummond Street, Wellington, McConnell, Mill, Coombs Streets in the village. Some individuals had sprayed painted vehicles using a red primer while others had been scratched with a sharp object causing minor damage. Another residence on Bums Line in Hullett was struck and the victim’s mailbox was smashed with several beer bottles found around the scene. Vandals also struck Vanastra when three windows at the Red Maple or Topps Bar were smashed. Officers were also contacted by the Huron East Roads Department as Skaters end season Another season has come to an end for all the skaters of the Blyth Skating Club and all have certainly improved from when they started six months ago. With coaching from Michelle Blake, Jamie Lewis and Laura Meier, the following skaters have passed their levels in CanSkate: Stage One, Logan Chalmers, Samantha Kerr, Brandon Marshall, Colton Rodgers; Stage Two, Emily Meier, Jonathon Hakkers; Stage Three, Kathryn Chalmers, MacKenzie Chalmers, Kayla Dale, Holly Howson, Jordan Teed, Jolanda Oudshoorn; Stage Four, Tyan Bailey, Monica Bakelaar, Wyatt Bearss, Morgan Bos, Cassie Henry, Marijke Oudshoorn, Lauren Cronin; Stage Six, Alex Raynard, Courtney Bos. The following skaters passed their levels in Power Skating: Level One Bronze, Raven Thalen; Level One Silver, Rueben deVries, Damien Phelan, Sheree Uyl, Matthew Van Wyk, Michael Van Wyk, Nathan VerBurg, Brayden Whitfield; Level One Gold, Alex Peters; Level Two Silver, Jordan Bakelaar, Mark Siertsema; Level Two Gold, Adam Continued on page 6 UMW QUES77OWS? rfflW 100% Organic Programs!Ywaw 524-2424 -Trust the Professionals - With the last of the spring snows melted and flowers beginning to bloom, children of Blyth and area will have the opportunity to enjoy the budding season while searching for Easter eggs. The Greenway Trail committee and Blyth Business Association are sponsoring the first-ever community Easter egg hunt. A bevy of brightly coloured orbs will be hidden strategically along the Greenway Trail, waiting for discovery by eager little hands. Greenway Trail committee member Doug Scrimgeour said the idea was picked up after hearing of it in Florida. He thought it would be fun for the children as well as a way to make people more aware of the several road signs on Front Road and Victoria Boulevard in Vanastra were pushed over requiring new posts to be installed. Eight signs mostly stop signs and some yield signs were damaged. Near Walton a residence had a 9-1-1- emergency sign removed. The Town of Seaforth was also affected when some person smashed the front window of a business on the Main Street during the night. A resident on Jane Street in Belgrave went outside after hearing a noise to find that beer bottles had been thrown at her house window causing it to break. A dark coloured vehicle was seen fleeing the scene at 2:30 a.m. Huron OPP would appreciate any help that the public could provide in finding the people responsible. Please call the OPP or Crime Stoppers with any information. I the Bfytb Iw will be closedUnder theB Greg Sarachman, left and Jerry McDonnell made the calls at the St. Michael’s Catholic Women’s League ham and turkey Easter bingo at Memorial Hall on Sunday evening. (Vicky Bremner photo) esents A PASSION PLAY A One Man Play based on the Gospels Performed by James B. Douglas TV and movie actor, director, artistic director Good Friday April 18 at 7:30 pm trail. After searching for a supplier of the plastic, treat-filled eggs, Scrimgeour said he contacted the Georgia company that had been used by the American hunt organizers. It was the first order ever received from Canada, so with a little help from Huron-Bruce MP Paul Steckle in securing a duty-free code, the eggs were shipped north. From Marilyn’s Desk The next euchre is April 28 in two weeks at the Legion at 7:30 p.m. Seniors potluck lunch is April 23 at. noon at Memorial Hall. Entertainment or cards is to follow. Mark your calendar for May 1 for the Blyth Public School Community Supper at the Memorial Hall from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Greeting at Blyth United Church Sunday, April 6 were Fred Hakkers and Lois van Vliet. Ushering was Karen Giousher. Guest musician was Margaret Kai. The choir anthem was Hosannas. The children were asked to come to the front of the church to receive their palm branches. During the singing of the children’s hymn Hosanna, Loud Hosanna, the children followed Rev. Eugen Bannerman around the church waving their palm branches. For the children’s story Rev. SttytA United CAatcA Blyth United Church, Church Office: 523-4224 “The same day I ordered 2,000 eggs, the (Houston) Astrodome ordered 60,000, but (the company representative) was very good to us.” said Scrimgeour. Gatherers are asked to meet at the Greenway Trail gazebo at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 19. The first activity of the afternoon will be a basket decorating contest. The hunt will commence immediately following Bannerman and the drama club told of Passover in a classroom setting. One of the students asked how Jesus celebrated the Passover. Rev. Bannerman explained to them that He celebrated with His disciples at the last supper, the same way Christians celebrate Easter. Rev. Bannerman gathered the palm branches up and explained to the children that it was the custom to save the branches and let them dry then next year on Ash Wednesday bum them, hence the name of Ash Wednesday. The Responsive reading was Psalm 118. The gospel reading was from Mark 14: 1, 2, 12-26. Karen Giousher told of the Krispy Kreme doughnuts fundraiser project that the board of stewards is having. Orders are to be placed with Nancy Wasson at 523-4926 or Karen Giousher at 523-9023 by noon Wednesday, April 23 with pick-up at the church Friday, April 25 at 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. The cost is $7 per dozen. Rev. Bannerman conducted the Easter communion of renewal with elders serving communion. April 20 is the walk to Emmaus on Easter Sunday. TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HURON NOTICE TO RESIDENTS Please be advised that there will be garbage pickup on Saturday, April 19, 2003 for those Wingham and Blyth residents normally scheduled for collection on Good Friday Good Friday April 18th and re-open Tuesday, April 22nd We apologize for any inconvenience 422 Queen St., Blyth 523-9381 the awarding of prizes for the contest. The hunt areas will be cordoned off for different age categories with three to five-year-olds searching together then the six to eight-year- olds and nine to 13-year-olds. The Blyth and District firefighters will also be on hand to help run the event. Participants are asked to be prepared for any weather and possibly wet conditions underfoot. Donations for Greenway Trail projects and events are always welcome. APQTHEEARY will be closed Friday, April 18, Saturday, April 19 Sunday, April 20 Sorry for any inconvenience Dan & Donna Taylor 523-4210 in Vi 11 | Time for Easter j \ Chocolates, Novelties & Candies OPEN ALL DAY Thurs., April 17 OPEN 10-3 Sat., April 19 for your convenience Queer St., Blyth 523-4700 CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HURON NOTICE OF BUDGET MEETING Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 291 of the Municipal Act that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of North Huron will be considering the 2003 Budget, including applicable budgets of any Committees or Local Boards with the intention to adopt and/or amend the budget at a Public Meeting to be held on Tuesday, April 22, 2003 at 8:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 274 Josephine Street, Wingham, ON. John Stewart, CMO Clerk-Administrator Township of North Huron