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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2005-01-06, Page 3THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 6, 2005. PAGE 3. The next Legion euchre will be Jan. 10. Happy 40th birthday to Paul Kerr who celebrated on Dec. 29. London man wins WIN WIN Bill Rodney of London was the Grand Prize Winner of $35,000 in the sixth and final Blyth Bulldogs WIN! WIN! Sweepstakes. The grand prize draw was held Christmas Day. "We started the draw six years ago as a way to raise significant money in the name of Blyth Bulldogs hockey. It seemed obvious to us that the people who use the arena and community centre should show enough interest in it to make something happen” said Todd MacDonald, one of the founders of the sweepstakes. “We began with three objectives: to raise awareness of the serious need for renovations at the arena; to pledge a significant North Huron council briefs Campvention contracts signed Sympathy is extended to Corey and Laura Passchier in the death of Laura’s mother during the Christmas week. Terry, Debbie, Jennifer and Brendan Pierce celebrated Christmas at the Adventure Spa Palace Resort in Cancun, Mexico while Chip (their dog) spent Christmas with Granny and Uncle Paul Pierce. Sorry to hear Grace Easom is a patient in the Goderich hospital. Congratulations to Thomas and Shannon Schoecker of Kitchener on the birth of their son. amount ($100,000) to support a fundraising effort which eventually became known as the Heart and Soul capital campaign and to have some fun.” “We appreciate the volunteer efforts of so many people during the past six years. Without the generosity and support of silent sponsors (who covered all printing, postage, advertising and administrative costs) and the co­ operation of ticket sellers and buyers across Ontario this fundraiser would not have happened” said Steven Sparling, a founder of the Sweepstakes. This year's sweepstakes was organized by Dwight Chalmers, Paul Blyth United Church Sunday school is hosting a Family Fun Night with games and a movie beginning at 7 p.m. on Jan. 15. Greeting at Blyth United Church on Sunday, Jan. 2 were Larry and Myrtle Badley. Ushers were Nicole Kerr, Brenda Brooks, Larry and Myrtle Badley. Guest musician was Lynda McGregor. Barb Hicks welcomed everyone with the Call to Worship. The choir anthem was All Poor Men and Humble. Mrs. Hicks' message to the adults was. Do You See What I See. She Cooke. Robb Finch, MacDonald, Murray Nesbitt, Darren Richmond and Sparling. 'Curiously, ticket sales peaked in years three and five, but were considerably lower than anticipated this year, as only 805 tickets were sold. In the end. the Blyth Bulldogs Win! Win! Sweepstakes raised $84,000. This is short of the $100,000 pledge. There will be no slowing this group though. “With the help of the community, we will honour our pledge in the name of Blyth Minor Hockey,” said MacDonald. “It’s the kind of people we are. We started working on another idea before Christmas.” spoke about her Christmas celebrations. GEMS host Stomppot supper GEMS hosted the annual Stomppot supper Nov. 12. Three hundred people attended for this traditional Dutch dish made of mashed potatoes and kale or carrots. Sausages, salads and many desserts were also available. Most of the food for this fundraising, family event was donated. The money that was raised is to help offset the cost of running the GEMS program, such as supplies for the crafts and a Shine magazine the girls receive every month. Special outings are always a favourite. Dec. 15, the GEMS girls went on a trip to Huronlea in Brussels to visit with the residents. The girls had an opportunity to play their instruments or do a skit and some read poems. At the end of the evening every senior received a gift that was made by a GEM on their craft night. Later, the girls met back at the Blyth Christian Reformed Church for their own party and gift exchange. The next GEMS night starts again on Jan. 5 at 7:30 p.m. Anyone wishing to join is most welcome. FROM BLYTH ADULT EXERCISE GROUP Mondays 9:30-10:30 a.m. Basement of Blyth Christian Reformed Church $2/week - Proceeds to Town & Country Support Services Corrie Bos, Volunteer Certified Instructor 523-9429 Everyone welcome 55 & over North Huron council at its Dec. 20 meeting gave approval for the signing of contracts for Campvention 2006 to be held in Blyth.*** Council approved the payment of bills and accounts in the amount of $969,157.76.*** Authorization was given to clerk­ administrator John Stewart to provide written notice to Joe Ken- Ltd. advising that the rehabilitation of the Currie Gravel pit has been completed satisfactorily. Nil picks infrastructure project By Bonnie Gropp Citizen editor North Huorn council will apply to the federal provincial infrastructure program for work on Catherine Street in the Wingham ward. At the Monday night meeting of council, director of finance/treasurer *** Council endorsed the application of the County of Huron in support of the ethanol plant site location proposal to the Canadian Renewable Fuels Association.*** The application of the County of Huron under the COMFRIF program for the development of a wastewater treatment facility to treat septage wastes generated within the county received council sup­ port. Also, this facility, although proposed to discharge in the sewage Donna White said that a decision needed to be made immediately, if the township was going to make the first phase of applications. As there was not enough time for an engineer’s report in order to meet the early January deadline, council decided on Catherine Street as the work had already been decided upon treatment facility owned and operation by the Twp. of North Huron, will be separately owned and operated by the county. The discharge into the municipal sewage treatment works will be governed by the provinical standards and the agreement to be drafted between North Huron and the county. *** The membership fee to the Ontario Good Roads Assocation in the amount of $520.66 was approved for payment. Open your door to a healthier, happier you. Fitness classes for EVERYONE!! New class available for beginners and advanced exercisers: strength, flexibility, balance, core stability and stretch 6:30-7:30 pm Monday ~ New class - strength/stretch 6:30-7:30 pm Wednesday ~ Hi/Lo Aerobic/Strength Training Not Sure? Come and try it - No charge Call Nicole Kerr to register and info 523-9873 BUY? SELL? TRY CLASSIFIED for this year’s budget. Consideration for projects in other wards will be looked at for future applications due in March and next year.