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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2000-08-30, Page 3FROM BLYTH THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2000. PAGE 3. Gypsy Lane repairs to get underway Writer credits Bloom committe THE EDITOR, Regarding Bev Elliott’s Letter to the Editor about the Communities in Bloom, I would like to add that it was delightful attending the garden party she and John hosted at their place. After raining all day the sun shone making it a. memorable occasion for everyone. It was a pleasure seeing 69 people together, all of whom helped with the flowerbeds, etc. It was, indeed, a sense of pride through community involvement. Our village has never looked nicer! Bev and her Community in Blooms committee deserves credit for all their work in organizing this project. Lois van Vliet, Secretary, Blyth Horticulture Society. Kathy Corner By Kathy Bromley Call 523-4497 People are being reminded of the guest for Friday’s monthly Town and Country Diner’s luncheon. A special visitor for the day is a man from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. KATHY’S QUOTE OF THE WEEK: By the time a man realizes that his father was right; he usually has a son who thinks dad is wrong. Give Someone a Second Chance. Discuss organ donation with your family. The Kidney Foundation of Canada Out of Shape? Need some help? Aerobics is what you need. Full body workout for 1 hour in Blyth 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. Following a medical emergency at the Blyth ball park during a co-ed ball tournament. Councillor Jeff Howson, suggested to council at the Aug. 21 session, that emergency numbers be posted at the park. However, the 9-1 -1 system is to be in place by September and would cover any emergencies. *** in the amount approved for Clerk-Treasurer John Stewart advised that Hydro One had O' a ' »IT Telling a tale Young people performed The Gingerbread Boy as the culmination of the story-telling week for the August Drama Festival. Kirby Cook was the gingerbread boy, and Mitchell Reed played the farmer in the production directed by Shannon Scott. Other performers were Matthew Boven as the old man, Sarah Hawkins as the old woman, Cassandra Banks as the horse, Chantall Hubbard as the school girl and Veronica Knight as the fox. (Vicky Bremner photo) MUNICIPAL ELECTION VOTERS’ LIST for the TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HURON The Voters’ List for the Township of North Huron, consisting of the former municipalities of the Township of East Wawanosh, the Village of Blyth and the Town of Wingham, has been prepared as required under the Municipal Elections Act and is available for inspection from the 1st day of September, 2000 at the East Wawanosh, Blyth and Wingham Municipal Offices during normal office hours. Electors should examine the list to ensure that their names and relevant information are correctly shown. Applications for inclusion, additions or corrections to or deletions from the list may be made by an elector completing and filing a form obtained at the office of the Clerk during normal office hours. Revisions to the Voters' List by electors will commence at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 5, 2000 and the last day for filing applications by an elector on their own behalf concerning inclusions, additions, corrections or deletions is Monday, November 13, 2000 at 8:00 p.m. John Stewart Returning Officer Township of North Huron submitted the Blyth hydro sale application to the Ontario Energy board for approval. *** A bylaw was passed authorizing a contract be signed between the municipality and Lavis Contracting Co. Ltd. for road reconstruction on Gypsy Lane. *** payment. *** Approval was given for repairs to the street in front of G. Hamm’s at a cost of $400 and the sidewalk along Dinsley Street for $350. *** There were no objections to a special occasions permit application by the Blyth Lions Club for a beer garden, Sept. 9-10, *** Council endorsed a letter from Wingham council to the Avon Maitland District School Board regarding the charging of late payment fees. *** Numerous complaints had been received at the village office regarding dog owners not cleaning up after their pets. Stewart said Animal Control officer Bob Trick is making extra patrols in the area and signs indicating fines had been posted. He Please Recycle W This Newspaper (877) 862-5984 • 523-9300 CLINTON PUBLIC HOSPITAL FOUNDATION AND CUinton^Raceway THE HEART OF HARNESS RACING present DRIVER’S CHALLENGE and Beef Barbecue SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 POST TIME 1:30 P.M. All proceeds will be donated to Clinton Public Hospital to assist in Ambulatory Care Renovations BEEF BARBECUE TICKETS: Following the races - approx. 4:30-6:30 p.m. Adults: $7.00 Children: $5.00 Tickets available from CPH Foundation members and CPH Admitting Office Take outs available added that the public’s assistance is needed as signed witness statements are required to levy fines. or come in for our great tasting each one made from the finest, * freshest ingredients. Choose from the following toppings: pepperoni, mushrooms, green peppers, onions, bacon, olives, ham, sausage, pineapple, hot peppers & double cheese. BUY ONE and get a second for 1/2 price Thursday, Friday & Saturday 5 p.m. ‘til closing eat in or take out