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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2000-09-27, Page 3FROM BLYTH TV. Huron office to be in Wingham Town Hall Discussions for the purchase of a new municipal office have broken off, Biyth Councillor Jeff Howson told council Sept. 18. The transition board decided to make “conservative” renovations at the Wingham Town Hall to accom­ modate offices for the next three years. According to Wingham Councillor Archie MacGowan, other options including the purchase of the former Ministry of Natural Resources build­ ing south of Wingham, were rejected in favour of the renovations. Minor work such as painting and the possible replacement of carpets will be undertaken. The replacement of the antiquated heating and cooling system could also cost the municipality as much as $50,000. Council briefs N. Huron continues hiring Biyth Councillor Jeff Howson advised council at the Sept. 18 meet­ ing that further positions had been filled for the North Huron munici­ pality. Kathy Adams was named deputy­ clerk and Bob Thompson director of public works. The positions of director of finance/treasurer and director of recreation and facilities will be advertised externally. All other posi­ tions will be posted on Oct. 6. *** Council endorsed a resolution from Exeter asking that the provin­ cial government ensure that munici­ palities which have reached a pur­ chase and sale agreement on the sale of their electrical utilities by Nov. 7 be provided the one-third transfer tax holiday. *** Bills and accounts totalling $124,178.34 were approved for pay­ ment. *** Clerk-Treasurer John Stewart was authorized to attend the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario seminar on conflict resolution, Nov. 20 in London at a cost of $288.90. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2000. PAGE 3. Even the smallest contributor It was a beautiful bright day Sept. 19 when students and staff of Biyth Public School held their own Terry Fox walk for cancer. While the younger children walked to the ball diamonds and back, senior students took a longer route through the park and down the Greenway Trail. Scouting off to great start Scouting has begun another good year in Biyth. After two registration nights the number of youths could be close to 60. More are expected to register once meetings in all sections are underway. Some sections are close to capacity for adult to youth ratio, and for that reason more adult leaders are required. Colony leaders this year are Lisa deGans, Ron deGans, Steve Root and George Reinink. The first meet­ ing for the Beavers will be Oct. 3, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Biyth Public School. Pack leaders are Alan Young, Nancy Hakkers, Henry Rouw, and Allan Peel. The first meeting for the Cubs will be Oct. 3, 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Biyth Public School. Troop leaders are Lavem Clark, David Cartwright and Gerald Hakkers. Scouts meet Wednesday night at the Biyth 7 to 9 p.m. Their already started. Venturer advisors Arden Scott. The Venturer Company meets Monday nights from 7 to 9 p.m. The location of their meetings varies. Group Committee chairperson is Barb Knox. The secretary is Traci Radford, and Shari Cartwright is treasurer. Group Committee meet­ ings are usually held the first Public School, meetings have are Mike and Monday of each month starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Biyth Public School. The purpose of the Group Committee is to oversee the opera­ tion of the Sections, to raise funds to finance Scouting activities, equip­ ment, supplies and training to prob­ lem solve and to act as liaison with the community and the Scouting organization. Parents of Scouting youth are wel­ come at these meetings. The Biyth Legion Branch 420 and the Biyth Lions Club are sponsors of 1st Biyth Scouting. At the Sept. 18 Group Committee meeting plans were discussed for the first fundraising events of the year. During the month of October, Scouting youths will be taking orders for Trail’s End Popcorn, for delivery in early December. On Oct. 21 from 9 a.m. until noon they w 11 be participating in Scouts Canada’s traditional Apple Day. All funds raised will be used for local Scouting purposes. Scouts and Venturers who are planning to attend the Canadian Jamboree in Prince Edward Island next summer are also selling cheese and chocolate bars. Because each participant must raise at least $1,000 they have been working hard to raise the funds. National Jamborees, which only happen every four years are the highlight of a Scout’s involvement in Scouting. Nine youths and two leaders from Biyth are planning to attend. Plans for the fall include lots of outdoor activities in all sections, including hiking and camping. Group Committee is going to con­ sider activity t-shirts with the 1st Biyth logo for such events. There is also a need for used Scouting uni­ forms, including Beaver hats and vests, Cub and Scout shirts, and 1st Biyth yellow neck scarves. < —- —- ◄<< < ( 1 < All-you-can-eat Fish Fry ►► << < << < << < << < << < < Saturday, Sept. 30 From 5-8 p.m. Full menu also a 'ailaoie tbc Biyth lw S23-9381 irwwwwv >► ►> > >> ► ►» ► ►> ► >4 Monday, Sept. 18 was the begin­ ning of another season for euchre at Bainton’s Gallery. The high scores for the evening went to Ruth Jardin for the ladies, while Marj East captured the high score for the men. Effie McCall and Lome Turnbull had the most lone hands. The low scores wefit to Ruth Shiell and Edyth Giousher. Plan to come out every Monday evening for euchre at 7:30 p.m. KATHY’S QUOTE OF THE WEEK: Tomorrow is the longest day of the week. It has to be because of all the things we are going to do. ON $3.00 THURSDAYS Drop Into •fthar of our office* any Thursday with your word claaaffiad (maximum 20 words) and pay only $3.00 (paid In advance). 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