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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2004-05-27, Page 3"They feel confident they can come up with some money." Council had pledged $5,400 to the project which would see new street signs along main street. BIG had promised $3,000. However, the one proposal received was in the amount of $20,000. LAWN QUESTIONS? Organic Programs Available Wed7VVari, 524-2424 -Trust the Professionals - Wczt6ingcz farm flows4r6 83341 CURRIE LINE - RR 3 BLYTH 519-523-9407 Owner: Gaye Datema We sell from our greenhouse: bedding plants, hanging baskets, planters and will fill your planters. We have some tomatoes and vegetables. We also have some good perennials. Give us a call anytime. We have a good selection of wave petunias and fuchsias, ivies, verbenas, geraniums, begonias, spikes, daisies, and many more. COME AND SEE US THIS SEASON FOR ALL YOUR GARDENING PLANTS We have a large selection of beautiful 91y Hanging Baskets Mixed Planters Annuals, Perennials & more Vegetables & Herbs Container Mix, Mulches, Peat Moss, etc. LS — IJ '1 44/144- tee-c., Jack & Sylvia Nonkes 83189 Scott Line, RR#1 Auburn Open daily 9 am-6 pm - Thurs. & Fri. 9 am-8 pm - Closed Sundays • 523-9456 • THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2004. PAGE 3. RCMP ride moves to Riverside Park By Bonnie Gropp Citizen editor Wingham's plan to host the RCMP musical ride next month hit a bit of a stumbling block recently. Bill Darling and Pat Newson, representing the Wingham soccer league attended the May 17 meeting of North Huron council to explain their position. Initially when approached about using the field for the ride, the soccer league had given its support, Sympathy is extended to the family of Jean Cook who passed away Thursday, May 20 in St. Marys. We are glad to hear that Karl Whitfield is recovering from heart surgery in London Hospital. We hope he will soon be home. Many Edgar relatives gathered at the farm of Don Edgar in Morris Twp. for their annual 24th of May weekend. Although the weather didn't co-operate for camping or Deputy-clerk Kathy Adams advised North Huron council at the May 17 meeting that the township had been denied its second JEPP grant. The money was to be used for said Newson. However, she said, they had been under the impression that the horses would not be on the playing portion of the field. After hearing information to the contrary, the group became concerned about the potential for damage. "The RCMP said there would be little or no damage. However, since then we've found out from other communities that have hosted the ride, that this may not be so," reeve Doug Layton explained to council. For that reason, a meeting was fireworks on Sunday night everyone enjoyed visiting with one another. Those attending were from Petrolia, Aylmer, Tavistock, Clinton, Belgrave, Goderich, Wingham and Blyth. Greeting at Blyth United Church on May 23 were Myrtle Badley, Judy Cleave and Chelsea Carter-Brown. Ushering was Rob Mason. Guest musician was Lynda McGregor. The Sunday school children and teachers were downstairs having a campout service. The choir sang an anthem Come to My Heart. - The Hebrew scripture was from Job 29: 7-17. Psalm 97 was repeated responsively led by 011ie Craig with the choir singing the response. Gospel reading was from Matthew 6: 1-4. The hymn Breathe on Me. Breath emergency planning. Adams said the denial cited insufficient information in the application. She stated her frustration to council, noting that she held between Layton, ride organizer Al Harrison and the soccer league. It was agreed to move the ride to Riverside Park. Darling and Newson, however, wanted to ensure that council understood the reasons for their concern. They noted the impact it would have on the league to lose the field. Darling said with 36 hourses, each weighing 1,000 pounds, the force, just when standing would equal 2,000 pounds a square foot. He described the field as soft, of God was sung. Rev. Bannerman's message to the adults was Life 101: Community. For some time Rev. Bannerman said he had wanted to thank the many volunteers in the church and also in the community. Not a week goes by that someone isn't volunteering for something. In Canada 77 per cent of Canadians have helped someone else, one out of seven people in Canada belong to dvolunteer group. Jesus said "If you do it to one person you do it to me." When we do a good deed for one another, God sees all. We work together for the good of all. said Rev. Bannerman. Special dates coming up at Blyth United are as follows: May 30, dedication of the new stairlift and June 6. church service and Sunday school awards at Camp Menesetung. had sent a letter to ask why if more information was needed they hadn't given her the opportunity to 'provide it. However, she said, neither Howick nor Morris-Turnberry received approval. "So it doesn't seem like there's a lot of JEPP funding for this year." Councillor Archie MacGowan expressed frustration as well. "Surely with the expectations the province has, I cannot believe in these dire times they think that a small municipality can afford a generator." Adams said she had expressed how discouraging this is in their attempts to try to meet the second level in emergency planning. •• *** Rather than a donation for the `goodie bags' for Auburn's 150th anniversary homecoming celebration this summer, council made a financial contribution of $500. *** A number of recommendations were brought forward for approval from the public works committee. A zero turning riding mower will be purchased from Huron Tractor Ltd.. Blyth in the amount of $8,165. Council authorized a landfill site fee schedule change to increase the Nil council briefs Good start Kelly, left, and Kennan MacDonald were among the many starting the day with a delicious pancake breakfast on Sunday morning served up by the Blyth Legion at Memorial Hall. (Vicky Bremner photo) • adding that all the precipitation this spring had intensified that condition. "Other places have reported significant damage to the field as a result of the ride. We want to make clear we were put in an awkward position. We did not want to stop or delay the ride, but we want to make sure our position is understood.: Newson added, "We know the ride is huge for this area and Al has done a tremendous amount of work for which he should be commended. We were afraid, though our concerns were huge, because it did put a hiccup into the plans. We want to make sure that all here know the full story." FROM BLYTH BIG embarks on fundraising- campaign With the Blyth signage project estimate coming in considerably higher than anticipated, the Blyth Idea Group (BIG) has decided to embark on a fundraising campaign. North Huron clerk-administrator John Stewart said at the Monday night meeting of council, that he had met with Steven Sparling and Bev Elliott from BIG and felt the meeting was "very productive." cost of the disposal of large industrial tires to $200 per tire. Continued on page 19 By Bonnie Gropp Citizen editor NE202iiniiMie2E2e2E2E2E2iie2iiniii"211 ra LI rd onagasncosammEncamommenensam Doug and Ron Howatt of Howatt Bros. would like to announce that they will no longer be doing construction work. Thank you to everyone for their patronage over the past years. We look forward to still serving you in the livestock and grain hauling business. HOWATT BROS. LTD. 523-4500 THANK YOU North Huron council denied second JEPP grant