The Citizen, 2005-10-20, Page 3%
North Huron council defers
re-naming of Blyth streets
THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2005. PAGE 3.
By Bonnie Gropp
Citizen editor
At Monday night’s meeting North
Huron council deferred a bylaw
changing the names of Sunset Drive
and Drummond Street East in
Blyth to review new information.
Councillor Murray Nesbitt said
after reading the letters that had
come in since council had agreed
on the name changes to Sunward
Drive and Brechen Street for 911
purposes, he wanted to consider
other options.
Among the letters was one from
BIG (Blyth Idea Group) recognizing
the difficult task council had in
selecting a name and suggesting
some general principles to follow.
Brock Vodden, a spokesperson for
BIG was present at the meeting and
addressed several points.
“This is an important decision, a
long-term one. We feel it would be
useful to carry on the theme of
historic Blyth and emphasize the
historic significance with the name.”
Originally the township had
contacted residents of the street for
input.
Some of the suggestions
had to be omitted as they were
names that either already existed in
Helping hand
Firefighter Robb Finch helps a young visitor pick up his free
stickers during the open house at the Blyth fire hall on
Saturday. (Vicky Bremner photo)
the county or were similar to
other names.
BIG suggested that public
participation in the process is
necessary and desirable.
The guidelines they suggested are
that the street name convey a
clear and direct reference to a
person, group of persons, event or
achievement which most citizens
would recognize as a significant
contributor to the community;
it serve as an indication
the community honours
remembers contributions that
had a positive impact to
community; that the i
inspire youth to take an interest in
the well-being of their community;
that there be a plausible rationale
behind the choice in keeping with
the theme of Historic Blyth; that it
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Legion ladies
donate $5,000
to heart and
soul eomapaign
Blyth and District
Community Centre received a
$5,000 donation from the Blyth
Legion Ladies Auxiliary.
Todd MacDonald, chairman of
the Heart and Soul Campaign,
received the cheque
Janice Henry at the arena
meeting..
“It was a nice surprise
real boost to try and get the
remainder of money owing paid
off,” said MacDonald. “Way to go
Legion Ladies.”
from
board
and a
The Blyth Swinging Seniors
meeting is Wednesday, Oct. 26.
Potluck dinner is at noon.
The community was saddened to
hear Reg Hesselwood had passed
away on Friday, Oct. 14.
Our sympathy is extended to his
family. He will be greatly missed.
Sympathy is extended to the
family of Zora (Harold) Cook who
passed away Saturday, Oct. 15.
Happy 50th birthday to Randy
Fraser who celebrates Oct. 18.
Happy birthday to Cliff Snell who
celebrates Saturday, Oct. 22.
Camp Menesetung had a very
successful dinner/auction on
Saturday, Oct. 15 to help retire the
debt of the sewage system.
Thank you to all who came out to
support the camp in its fundraising.
The 1st Blyth Scout movement is
selling popcorn as a fundraiser to
help with expenses.
If you like popcorn call any of the
Scouts or Beavers. They will be
glad to take your order.
BLYTH UNITED CHURCH
Greeting at Blyth United Church
on Sunday, Oct. 16 were Barb and
Terry Richmond. Guest organist
was Lynda McGregor. Ushers were
Lori and Brenda Brooks. Tom
Dunbar welcomed everyone to
church in the absence of Rev. Robin
McGauley. The choir anthem was
Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus.
The children’s hymn was We
Praise You for the Sun. Mr. Dunbar
asked the children \yhat their
favourite thing was to take with
them when they went on a holiday.
There were all kinds of things from
toothbrushes to teddy bears.
He told them they could put all
- these things in a box and they
could put all their worries in another
box.
They could always look in the box
and see their favourite things but
when they looked in the other box
they would find a hole in the bottom
and it was empty because God had
taken all their worries away.
Kelsey Kerr carried the candle, lit
from the candles at the front of the
church, downstairs for Sunday
school.
Psalm 99 was led by Ollie Craig.
Mr. Dunbar read scripture from
Job 11: 13-19 and 1st Corinthians
13: 1-3, 8-13.
His message to the adults was the
Traveller. Everyone loves to travel.
In this area the weather can make
for interesting travel.
When sitting in the airport waiting
for a flight people have lots of time
to think and appreciate their
homes. They have many stories to
tell when they return from
travelling.
Jesus used the telling of stories
when He wanted to get an important
point across to His followers.
Faith, hope and love will endure
all things but the greatest of these is
Love. Let God be your guide.
A moment of silent meditation
was followed by the
announcements.
After church the Sunday school
was in the narthex to celebrate
the October birthdays with birthday
cake, juice and coffee.
Roast Beef
Supper • CORTLAND • JONA GOLD
• mcintosh • nova spy
• EMPIRE • IDA RED
• RED & GOLDEN DELICIOUS APPLES
• FRESH CIDER
at the farm or delivered
Affordable prices
Blythe Brooke
Orchards
Sunday, November 6
Blyth Memorial Community Hall
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Adults: $11
Children: (6-12) $5
Children 5 and under: FREE
Sponsored by Trinity
Anglican Church, Blyth
Tickets available at Luann’s
Country Flowers or call 523-9564
One mile west of Blyth &
For more
information call
523-9338
be based on a clear historical
reference directly relating to Blyth.
If it can't be compliant with the
above guidelines the street name
should be supported by other
reasons that are at least as
compelling, BIG stated.
Their suggestions were for Sunset
Drive to be renamed William Wils
on Boulevard and Drummond Street
East be changed to George McNall
Drive.
Wilson, said Vodden. was a very
prominent person in Blyth and
. he would like to “return that name to
the roster.”
McNall was a significant
contributor to Blyth and had a
war record of courage and
selflessness Vodden stated.
Council will discuss the issue at
the next meeting.
FROM BLYTH
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TOWNSHIP OF
NORTH HURON
BLYTH WARD
HYDRANT FLUSHING
NOTICE
The water department will be
conducting a hydrant and
main flushing program
during the hours of 7 a.m.
and 4:30 p.m. from Monday,
October 24, 2005 to
Wednesday, October 26,
2005. This procedure could
result in the discolouration of
your water. It is
recommended that all
customers check their water
for rust prior to use each day
as discolouration of laundry,
etc. could occur. Running a
cold water tap until
discolouration has cleared is
advised. For further
information please contact
357-3550. Thank you for your
co-operation.
THE ROYAL
CANADIAN LEGION
BR. 420, BLYTH_
FISH FRY
Friday, November 4
5 - 7 p.m.
Adults $10; Children under 10, $5; Preschoolers free
Fish prepared by Br, 218
Homemade desserts.
Tickets available at the bar or call Thelma at 523-9444
Everyone Welcome!
TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HURON
NOTICE TO THE BLYTH WARD
LEAVES AND GARDEN REFUSE PICKUP
We request that you do not place any leaves or garden refuse at
the curb during the flushing of the water mains in the Village.
This could cause flooding and storm sewer backup.
You may place the leaves and garden refuse at the curb for
pickup after October 26, 2005 until November 9, 2005.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
John Stewart
Clerk-Administrator