The Citizen, 2000-11-15, Page 3THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2000. PAGE 3.
Blyth council briefs
Hirings continue for Twp. of North Huron
FROM BLYTH
Amalgamation matters were dis
cussed at the Nov. 6 session of Blyth
council.
Councillor Jeff Howson advised
that a contractor had been hired to
begin renovations to Wingham Town
Hall to accommodate the needs of
the North Huron municipality.
Blyth Clerk-Treasurer John
Stewart reported further hirings
which had been made. Julie
Wheeler was hired as the deputy
treasurer, Bill Bromley as the Blyth
urban operator and Graham Jackson
as the cemetery caretaker.
***
A bylaw was passed authorizing
Reeve Mason Bailey and Stewart to
sign agreements with the Ontario
Clean Water Agency to operate the
sewage treatment plant and water
works system.
***
There were no objections to the
closing of Queen Street, Dec. I, for
the Santa Claus parade.
***
Approval was given for the writ
ing off of property taxes on the
Robert Howard estate and the Royal
Canadian Legion.***
Payment of $1,151.07 to Carey
and Ottewell was approved by coun
cil.***
Council supported a letter from
Huron-Bruce MP Paul Steckle
regarding opposition of a proposed
ban on the use of road salt.***
Support was given to a request
from Wingham council.for addition
al customs clearance at Wingham
airport.
***
There were no objections to the
Alzheimer Society of Huron County
decorating a tree with blue lights or
ribbons in the village during the
Christmas season.***
In response to a question from Joe
Hallahan, Stewart said Hydro One
would be looking after hydro prob
lems in the village following the
sale.
Wanted
LAWN
PROBLEMS?
Call...
MU
524-2424
Participants for the
annual
CHRISTMAS
PAGEANT
to be held
December 16 ~ 7:30 p.m.
at
Blyth Memorial Hall
For more information please contact:
Jody Black 523-9709
or
Carol Irwin 523-4700
FLUSHING OF
HYDRANTS
The Village of Blyth wijl be
flushing fire hydrants on
Thursday,
November 16, 2000
commencing at 9:00 a.m.
Your co-operation is greatly
appreciated.
John Stewart, CMO
Clerk-Treasurer
Village of Blyth
Marching in remembrance
Members of the Blyth Royal Canadian Legion Branch 420
paraded from the Legion to Memorial Hall Saturday morning
tO commemorate those lOSt in battle. (Vicky Bremnerphoto)
Scouting news
The 1st Blyth Group Committee
met at the Blyth Public School on
Nov. 6 to update on current activi
ties and to plan for future events.
There are now 61 youths and 17
adults registered. Membership is
drawn from Auburn, Belgrave,
Blyth, Londesboro, and the rural
communities in between.
The $50 membership fee charged
to register in 1st Blyth Scouting
does not stay at the local level. For
that reason operating funds have to
be obtained through fundraisers,
and from the annual donations of
the two sponsors, Blyth Legion,
Branch 420, and the Blyth Lions
Club.
On Saturday, Oct. 21, with ideal
Continued on page 19
Hi it-i
First Time
Craft Show
and Sale
Blyth Memorial Hall
Thursday, November 30
12:00 Noon - 8:00 p.m.
Tea Tables & Lunch Available
11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Sponsored by
Blyth Legion Ladies Auxiliary
n* c _ . . ".r
Please Recycle This Newspaper
Skating Club
i
! "Christmas Home Tour I
Friday, November 17 @ 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 18 @ 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 19 @ I: - 5:00 p.m.
Join us afterwards at the Blyth Memorial Hall
for refreshments and stroll through a
variety of vendor booths.
Tickets available by calling 523-9704 k 523-9725
k available at: Luann's Country Flowers
Black Creek Clothing
Londesboro Co-op
Blyth Legion Hosting:
Bus Trip to
Casino Rama
November 24th
Book seat at bar or
call 523-9535
after 3 p.m.
$7.00 per person
including lunch
Gift Order Form 1 YEAR SUBSCRIPTION
Send a one year subscription for
The Citizen to:
Name...........
Address . ..
City...........
Postal Code
Date to start subscription
Prov.
Send a one year subscription for
The Citizen to:
Name...........
Address . . .
City...........
Postal Code
Date to start subscription
Return with payment to:
The North Huron Citizen
Box 429, Blyth, ON N0M 1H0 or
Box 152, Brussels, ON NOG 1H0
For U.S. and foreign
subscription rates
call our office at 523-4792
k
TO THE CITIZEN
FOR ONLY
’27.“
SAVE $10.50 from
annual newsstand prices
□ Payment Enclosed
Please send a gift card
from---------------------------