HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2000-11-01, Page 3THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2000. PAGE 3.
Total Approach wants surveys returned
FROM BLYTH
The Total Approach Initiative
team studying the Lower Blyth
Brook is urging residents to send
back their surveys. The surveys were
sent out in September to gather
information about the best manage
ment practices currently being used
by landowners and to understand the
factors that prevent landowners from
adopting these practices.
The project is focused on tackling
water quality concerns in the lower
Blyth Brook by encouraging the
adoption of best management prac
tices by village and rural residents.
Best management practices are
defined by the Ontario Ministry of
Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
as “practical, affordable approaches
to conserving soil, water and other
natural resources in rural areas”
including nutrient management and
appropriate cropping and tillage. The
use of best management practices
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Thursday, Friday & Saturday
5 pm. 'til closing
eat in or take outenjoy potluckSeniors
Friday, November 17 @ 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 18 @ 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 19 @ 1: - 5:00 p.m.
Join ur afterwards at the Blyth Memorial Hall
for refreshments and stroll through a
variety of vendor booths.
Lasting contribution
With bells tinkling, Bev. Blair, left, Phil Black, Fran Cook and Candice Howson made the rounds
of Blyth last week as they promoted the Blyth Santa Claus parade, Dec. 1.
has proven environmental benefits
although the economic benefits are
sometimes more important to the
landowner.
As part of the Maitland Watershed
Partnerships, the Total Approach
Initiative team, is working towards
the overall goal of improving
long-term social, economic,
environmental health of
Maitland watershed.
Over 600 surveys have been
tributed to residents throughout the
area. The returned surveys all remain
anonymous. Alison Lobb, chair of
the Total Approach Initiative, reports
that the team is pleased with the
number of surveys returned so far.
“We’re really excited that so many
people have taken the time to fill out
the surveys but we would welcome
even more. I would like to extend a
special invitation to the residents of
Blyth to participate in the survey. It’s
and
important that we get information
and opinions from both urban
rural landowners.”
The team is requesting that
veys be returned by Nov.
Stamped, self-addressed envelopes
were included with the surveys.
A community open house and
meeting has been planned for Dec. 5
sur-
17.
On Monday, Oct. 23 there were
five tables in play at the weekly
euchre held in Bainton’s Gallery.
The high lady for the evening
(and for the season so far) was Effie
McCall and Al Donaldson earned
the highest score for the men. Carol
Daer had the most lone hands for
the ladies, while Kathy Bromley
earned the most for the men. The
low scores went to Ruth Jardin and
Graeme McDowell.
KATHY’S QUOTE OF THE
WEEK: The smallest of actions is
better than the best of intentions.
Christmas is fast
approaching and
we're taking
reservations for
Christmas Buffet
Dinners
Make your reservation
today for staff parties,
family get-togethers
or more intimate
celebrations.
Phone 523-9381
to make your reservations
the Blyth lw
Queen St., Blyth
at the Memorial Hall. Survey result
summaries and information on
recent water sampling will be avail
able. The ilnitiative team hopes to
generate community interest in
developing a long-term strategy to
support the adoption or continued
use of best management practices.
If you have misplaced your survey
but would still like to participate,
contact Phil Beard, Total Approach
Project Co-ordinator, by email at
maitland@mvca.on.ca or phone
519-335-3557.
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Blyth Swinging Seniors met on
Oct. 25 at Blyth Memorial Hall for a
delicious potluck dinner.
Following dinner, the guest speak
er, Esther Buck who is the commu
nity education technician at
Maitland Valley Conservation
Authority, showed maps and slides
of the Maitland River watershed
are welcome. money can be left with either Erma
The cost of the meal is $12. The Mason or Mary Walden by Nov. 13.Winter Warm Up Sate
area. Her presentation was informa
tive and interesting. Part of her time
is spent as an instructor at the East
Wawanosh Nature Centre.
The Seniors’ annual Christmas
dinner will be served at the
Memorial Hall on Nov. 22. Visitors
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