HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2000-08-16, Page 3FROM BLYTH
Kathy Corner
THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2000. PAGE 3.
Council
accepts
quote
With just two tenders received for
the reconstruction of Gypsy Lane,
sewer extension and watermain
work, Blyth council selected the
successful quote at the Aug. ) meet
ing.
Leaving the watermain decision to
the PUC, council approved the ten
der from Lavis Contracting Ltd. for
$205,658.82 for the road work and
$40,863.84* for the sanitary sewer
construction.
Don Hosack of B.M. Ross and
Associates was on hand to review
the tenders.
Councillor Doug Scrimgeour had
declared a conflict of interest and
withdrew from discussion.
Approval was given for Maitland
Engineering Services to proceed
with the application to amend the
certificate of approval for the Blyth
sewage treatment plant at a cost of
$4,500.
Jim Walsh attended the session to
inform council that the Aug. I rain
had caused his drain to back-up. His
home had been connected to the
storm sewer when the Union Gas
line went in. Councillor Murray
Nesbitt suggested a one-way check
valve be installed.
Reeve Mason Bailey and
Councillor Rob Lawrie attended the
Association of Municipalities con
ference in Ottawa, Aug. 13-16.
Clerk-Treasurer John Stewart and
his spouse were authorized to attend
the Communities in Bloom National
Awards ceremony in Edmonton,
Sept. 27-30. The registration fee is
$270.
After a review of the acting fore
man’s report, council agreed the
catchbasin in front of the Irvine
property should remain in its present
location and raised.
There were no objections to the
Blyth Lions club making application
for a special occasions permit for a
beer tent at the Lions Park in con
junction with the annual co-ed slo
pitch tournament, Aug. 18-19.
Stewart will contact the Lions
Club regarding the washout around
the block wall at the arch.
Don’t
Forget!!,
Remember to bring in
your minor ball and
minor soccer team
picture by Aug. 23 for
inclusion in the The
Citizen’s season end-
ing special section.
On Aug. 4 there were 35 people in
attendance for the monthly Town
and Country Homemakers luncheon
at Blyth Anglican Church. Adrian
Vos delivered two take-out orders.
This month was based on a picnic
theme so potato salads, cold cuts and
a variety of buns were served. This
was topped off with ice cream and
all the trimmings to make your own
sundae. Fresh fruit was also avail
able.
This month we had two new
helpers, Betty McLean and Pearl
James from Seaforth.
Lenora Davidson of the advisory
board, was unable to attend due to
health reasons. We are thinking of
you Lenora!
We are pleased to see Edgar
Howatt who had recently been in the
hospital.
Verna Edgar of the Seaforth
Manor brought Everett Scrimgeour
back to Blyth as well as Elizabeth
Collins. It is great to see them
involved.
The door prize went to Effie
McCall who had recently celebrated
her 80th birthday. Marian Haggitt of
Auburn was the winner in the 50/50
draw.
Birthdays for the month of July
that were not mentioned before were
Bernice McClinchey, Effie McCall,
Muriel Manning, Dorothy Elliott,
Frank Elliott, Selena Machan, Jake
Hulzebos, Cenetta Bainton and Sally
DeBoer. Those celebrating birthdays
this month are Doris Hicks (who cel
ebrates it on the same day as our co
ordinator, Leah Davis), Feme
Howatt, Scott Armstrong (helper),
Verna Edgar. Everett Scrimgeour
and Pearl James. Happy Birthday
was sung to everyone.
Leah read a lovely thank you card
from Susan Armstrong, who had
covered for Leah while she was on
maternity leave. Susan said how
much she enjoyed working with the
group.
Aug. 10 - 11 was “Glad Days” in
Blyth at Scrimgeour’s store.
Gladiolus were sold and the pro
ceeds went to Epilepsy society of
Huron-Perth-Bruce.
The guest who was very notice
able was then introduced, “Knobby
the Clown” from Hensall=. Earlier
she handed out stickers that stated “I
met a clown today.” Numerous rid
dles and jokes were shared.
Knobby checked Leah's alertness
by throwing an egg towards her.
Leah automatically tried to avoid a
real mess, but, the yolk was on her in
a different way ... the egg was made
of rubber.
Six people were asked to come to
the front where numerous costumes
were put on and each person had
something specific they had to imi
tate when we sang Old McDonald
Had a Farm. I was a clown and had
to squeeze my bubbly nose to make
the noise here and there. For those
who took part, they received a free
ticket from Knobby which stressed it
is not good for anything ... it is just
free.
I could go on for quite a while
describing the laughter that was
experienced that day. They say that
laughter is the best medicine and this
proved to be the case.
Leah thanked Knobby for sharing
her time and laughter with everyone
to make their day.
On a serious note, Knobby told us
how she had second thoughts about
attending the meal as a fellow clown
had recently passed away and his
funeral was that day. She decided,
however, that he would want her to
be out to make someone happy.
In memory of him, she read the
poem A Clown’s Prayer.
KATHY’S QUOTE OF THE
WEEK: Of all the cleaning products
on the market today, I have found
the one the seniors speak the most
highly of. It is called. Elbow Grease.
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Sat. Aug. 26
9-12 p.m
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For information call
Joyce Bean 526-7537 or
Andrea Stevenson
526-7607 If?
A swin/^ and a ...?
A powerful swing has the batter looking a little off-balance
as his team competed in the tournament in Blyth last week
end. This contest was between Goderich and Lucknow
teams. (Vicky Bremnerphoto)
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Need some help?
Aerobics is what
you need.
Full body workout for
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starting Sept. 6
Only $3.13/class.
Register early and for
more info call Nicole at
523-9873. All ages and
sizes welcome.
Don’t be shy
come out and try.
Open Meeting
August 28/00
at 8 p.m.
BLYTH & DISTRICT
COMMUNITY CENTRE
AUDITORIUM
“Concerning our Arena
floor and future
replacement.”
Your attendance & input
on this matter would be
appreciated.
BLYTH & DISTRICT
COMMUNITY CENTRE
BOARD.
FLUSHING
FIRE HYDRANTS
The Blyth Public Works
Department will be
flushing fire hydrants on
Thursday, August 17,
2000 commencing at 9:00
a.m. The flushing is a
normal maintenance
procedure. Your co
operation in this matter is
greatly appreciated.
John Stewart, CMO
Clerk-Treasurer
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