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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2005-08-11, Page 3THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY. AUGUST 11. 2005. PAGE 3 In safe hands x From Marilyn’s Desk By Marilyn Craig Call 523-9318 A harrowing experience for a little dog ended when Blyth firefighters arrived to rescue it from a second-storey ledge downtown recently. The dog had somehow managed to find its way out of an apartment window. (Keith Roulston photo) Speaker urges Blyth On July 27, 19 people attended the Blyth Swinging Seniors annual indoor picnic at Trinity Anglican Church Hall. Words of appreciation were spoken for work done for the club over the years by Aubrey Toll, who recently passed away. A moment’s silence was observed in his honour. July birthdays of Bernice McClinchey and Janis Vodden and the 49th wedding anniversary of Brock and Janis Vodden were noted. A thank you letter from Blyth Public School for a graduation prize and a letter from the recipient, Jessica Sparling were read. It was decided to hold an Alzheimer Society’s Coffee Break in conjunction with the September meeting. Sympathy cards were sent to Jean Potter, Bill and Isabelle Craig and Marie Toll. Members were reminded about the fall rally to be held in Belgrave, Oct. 20, and the spring rally to be held in Dungannon. Local membership dues of $5 are to be paid at the September meeting. Happy birthday to Rhonda (Badley) Rickwood who celebrates her 40th birthday on Aug. 12. Sympathy is extended to Dorothy Elliott and family on the death of Frank Elliott last week. Sympathy is extended to Paul and Carol Gross and family and to Jack and Eiva Brown and family on the death of Harold Gross this past week. BLYTH UNITED CHURCH Greeting at Blyth United Church on Sunday, Aug. 7 were Fred Meiers and Joann MacDonald. Margaret Kai was guest organist. Lorna Fraser welcomed everyone to church. The responsive reading Psalm 105 was followed by the scripture reading Genesis 37: l-4, Lorna’s message to the adults was favouritism. We all have favourite things, she said. Lorna told the story of Joseph being Jacob’s favourite son and how his brothers .were very jealous and took his coat of many colours and threw him down a well They decided to sell him for pieces of silver. Jacob ended up in prison and interrupted and interpreted dreams of his fellow prisoners and also of the Pharaoh. When the Pharaoh’s dreams came true, he put Joseph in charge of the palace. Joseph learned to trust in God. FROM BLYTH Stick With the Classifieds. If you’re shopping for something special, keep looking In the Classifieds. Every week, you'll find a great selection of listings for everything from apartments for rent to things to buy and see. The Citizen Royal Canadian Legion Branch 420 ELIMINATION DRAW & DANCE J* leaders to make good first impression A marketing specialist urged a July 23 meeting sponsored by Blyth Business Association to make Blyth “The village that could’’. Cynthia Moyer of Phoenix Marketing, a Huron County full­ service marketing company, told about two dozen people at the Blyth Inn that the village could make its mark with asset-based community development that looks at what the village has to offer including the talents, skills and capabilities of local residents. She urged establishment of a planning structure including formation of an advisory council. Next step, she said, should be strategic planning by looking at what people want the village to be like 25 years from now then setting in place the steps to get the village to that point and deciding who needs to be involved to make it happen. She suggested community leaders start with baby steps that are “do­ able”, then work toward bigger challenges. To be successful the village needs to stand out and make its mark, she said. Saying marketing is 80 per cent about first impressions, she showed a series of slides from around the village showing things that did not leave a good first impression such as store fronts in need of repair or sprucing up and poor signage. “People coming to your community are making quick judgements,” she said. She urged a unified look for the village’s main street based on the “Blyth, Historic Village” theme of the entrance signs. “You need to work together to make it happen,” she said. Con and Lois van Vliet have returned home after an enjoyable trip to Sioux Lookout visiting with their son Kent and Cheryl. While there they attended the Blueberry Festival and went boating on Lake Minninacki. Blyth Area Farmers' Market Every Saturday 1: 00-4:30 until Sept. 10 Fresh fruits & vegetables, home baking, jams, jellies, pickles, honey, maple syrup, pork & lamb products Corner of Queen & Dinsley Streets NOTICE North Huron Council has deemed it necessary to change the date of the next Council Meeting from August 15th to August 22nd at 7:30 p.m. in the North Huron Council Chambers. John Stewart, CMO Clerk-Administrator i ' oroducts <i Ml <«l O.I □ I O| I I i i i i i i i _ □ Come in for great The Village Barber All products NO TAX AUGUST 15th-20th Creative Lotion & Wash Duos $17. Joico Duos $15. Joico Trios $20. Litre Duos $25 reg. $29.-$39. f i Hurry In I / Io r ir \Zit) while < I0o supplies X l> test J Clip this ad and receive s2.00 off all haircuts Mon. & Tues. 9-2; Wed., Thurs. & Fri. 9-5, Sat. 8-1 412 Queen St., Blyth No appointments 523-9555 Saturday, August 13 At Thresher's #3 Shed from 8 pm to midnight Music supplied by Country Motion Cash bar ~ Lunch supplied $3200. in prizes All proceeds towards Community Betterment ~ Everyone Welcome - NOTICE TO OWNERS OF PIT BULLS WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HURON PIT BULLS TO BE REGISTERED Take notice that Ontario Legislation — Bill 132, the Public Safety Related to Dog Statute Law Amendment Act 2005 will come into force August 29, 2005 (with a 60 day transition Deriod for owners to comply with leashing, muzzling and sterilization requirements). After that date, individuals (other than pounds and research facilities as defined in the Animal Research Act and owners of 'grandfathered' pit bulls) will be prohibited from owning pit bulls. If you are currently an owner of a pit bull dog defined in the legislation as follows: "Pit bull incudes, (a) a pit bull terrier, (b) a Staffordshire bull terrier, (c) an American Staffordshire terrier (d) an American pit bull terrier, (e) a dog that has an appearance and physical characteristics that are substantially similar to those dogs referred to in any of clauses (a) to (d)." YOU MUST REGISTER your pit bull(s) with the Municipal Clerk of the Township of North Huron, 274 Josephine Street, Wingham on or before August 29th, 2005 during regular business hours 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., in addition to all other licensing requirements of the Township. Failure to do so will result in the loss of the "grandfathered" status of the particular pit bull under the provincial legislation. An individual who contravenes any provision of this Act or the regulations or who contravenes an order made under this Act or the regulations is guilty of an offence and liable, on conviction, to a fine of not more than $10,000. or to imprisonment for a term of not more than six months, or both. For further information, please contact the Municipal Office at