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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News-Record, 1984-12-19, Page 6Community Candlelight Service December 24th at 9 p.m. '1 :! Trinity Anglican Church Blyth, Ont. Everyone Welcome Rev. Robin Lyons I Page 6—CL>GNTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1984 ;t"......til 8Iyt: '.Stand Blyth rejects museum plan By Aisne Narejko told the ratepayers. BLYTH - Council held a ratepayers Councillor Bill Howson stated, "I don't meeting on November 4 at the Memorial want to see the artifacts disposed of, but Hall so the public could voice their concerns maybe we can't afford to have them sitting on any matters which they felt needed more out on.elaborate displays... Blyth isn't taking attention. Ten people were present at the a large load (of the cost) compared to meeting but made no objections or showed others, but maybe they're going too far. any disapproval to the work done by council Something more economical is needed." during the year. It was also suggested by Councillor Bill The meeting was also held to discuss Manning that the museum look at splitting Blyth's stand on the Huron County Pioneer up the artifacts and stationing them at Museum proposal. various locations throughout the county. County Council has proposed renovations Reeve Cronin stated that the possibility had to the school house which houses the already been looked at but the group con - museum in Goderich. The estimated cost of ducting the feasibility study had suggested the five year project is $2,137,520. The total renovations to the building instead. county contribution would be $300,000 a year Council made the motion to turn downpthe fgr five years. The remainder of the money proposal with Councillor Lloyd Sippel ad- would come from grants, donations and ding that he could not see the feasibility in other such sources. Blyth's contribution spending that amount of money on the buil- would be $2,760 per year for five years. ing. "We are holding an open meeting because Reeve Cronin asked the ratepayers if they you are the ones that will have to pay if this had any objections to the motion but they proposal goes through,"' Reeve Tom Cronin agreed with council. Centre's operation eration hours the arena operations assn the past." In September of 1977 a policy was made. It stated that there would be no Sunday morn- ing activities other than adult tournaments • and the policy is still in affect. At their December meeting, council had the option of making a bylaw which would discontinue any Sunday morning activities, but decided to concur with the board's deci- sion. "Sunday events help to keep the arena from getting too far into the red," said Court, cillor Lloyd Sippel in summation. BLYTH - The Blyth Christian Reformed Church and the Blyth Ministerial Associa- tion expressed their feelings to council and the District Community Centre Board con- cerning the scheduling of Sunday morning activities at the local arena. They requested that the schedule be set up in a way which would not interfer with times of worship. In the letter from the Blyth Christian Reform- ed Church, it was suggested that the. board consider closing the arena for the entire day. The board discussed the letters at their last meeting and "felt nhlieatPA to r•nntinne Christrnas decorations Clerk Larry Walsh explained to those at the December council meeting that plans are to purchase six more next year in an at- tempt to decorate the entire street. The Christmas decorations cost $240 apiece. Six Christmas decorations for Queen Street have been purchased in an attempt to ", give the village a festive atmosphere. Memorial Hall will also get new Christmas lights this year. We've got a great selection of... ` I Over 200 youngsters took in four films and then met with Santa at the Blyth Memorial Hall. Above a. child sheepishly tells Santa what she would like for Christmas. The Blyth Lions sponsored Santa's visit. ( Anne Narejko photo) Christmas Gift Suggestions from Wilson's Blyth "lost Minute Shoppers" CHRISTMAS HOURS Open Christmas Eve 8 am to 10 pm Open Christmas Day 10 am to 2 pm Boxing Day 8 am to 10 pm New Year's Eve 8 am to 10 pm 2 Litre Chapman KE CREAM $1 99 o • SPECIALS Hostess 200 grm. POTATO CHIPS $ 1 39 Christmas Wrap ,- Box Chocolate Assorted Frito Lay SNACKS 99' Reg. 51.49 fre Gift Wrap fr" Many other gift ideas! BLYTH MINI -MART Myth, Ontario 5234486 •Pen and Pencil Sets Jewel Boxes *Cornflower and Pinwheel Crystal *Fine Bone Chine ,Utility Kits ,Wallets by Buxton •chocolates •Watches *Cards and Gift Wrap Christmas Draw For a Disc Camera. 1 FREE TICKET for each '5. purchase Draw to be made Christmas Eve. Health and Gift Centre Phone 523-4440 Blyth, Ont. (TIIE IIXfl STANDARD)_ [ECU Blyth Lions hole!: family Christmas The Blyth Lions Club held their annual family Christmas meeting on December 13. Seventy-five Lions, ladies, guests and children attended. They were served a roast turkey supper by the Blyth Legion Ladies Auxiliary. A cheque for $750 was sent to the new Ronald MacDonald House being built in London. The Lions wish to thank everyone who supported this project by purchasing the $5 certificates. The Lions Christmas Dances were held December 8 and December 15. Both dances were well attended by various groups in the area. The winners of the Blyth Lions Saturday Night Hockey draws have been: Nov. 24 - Mrs. Mary Holland; Dec. 1- Mr. Kevin War- wick; Dec. 8 - Hamm's Car Sales; Dec. 15 - Mr. Bob Hillis. The next meeting of the Blyth Lions Club will be Thursday, January 10, 1985 at the Blyth Memorial Hall. Peewees lose to Lucan Saturday, December 15 Blyth Peewees played an exceptionally good game, but came out on the score sheet losing to Lucan 5to2. During the first period Lucan got a head start corning up with three goals. Blyth kept Lucan from scoring in the se- cond period (even during several penalties) . The third period saw another even match with both teams skating well. Blyth goals were scored by Shane Taylor, assisted by Jeff Bromley, and Arthur Bos unassisted. Lucan also scored twice. Once again excellent goal tending by Mike Cronyn kept the Blyth team in the game. The boys play again in Blyth on Saturday at 11:30 against Mitchell. Come out and show your support. JOYOU5 NOEL 11 • • Here's Mang thin hacoy tirre is fillec with all the nest! ROBERT WORSELL PLUMBING & HEATING AUBURN 526-7597 David longstaff Ltd • Optician 57 Main St. South. St AF OR 111 Op'tornekist's and Ophthalmologist's Prescriptions Filled Promptly SUMMER HOURS: Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., 9:0O a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Closed Wednesday & Saturdays COMPLETE OPTICAL. SERVICE 527- 1 303 FRED LAWRENCE Electrical Contractor 11o‘11;. H %,H01 ANI) (;4/N111ER(:1A1. R 1'N(: PHONE'A''(�''F3l'H • 326-7505 LYLE YOUNGBLUT ()11. BURNER SALES Ai SERVICE Your Oil Heating Contractor 131.1 "1'11.ONTARIO PHONE 523-9585 GENERAL Gordon Elliott 519-523-4522 LIFE R. john Elliott 519-523-4323 ELLIOTT INSURANCE BROKERS LTD. INSURANCE IN ALL BRANCHES Established 1910 BLYTH, ONTARIO NOM 1H0 519-523-4481 LIVESTOCK MORTALITY INSURANCE H.T. DALE ' F:I'T1C"T,&NK tiF:HvJ(:F CLINTON PHONE 482-3320 or 527-0284 *BACKHOE EXCAVATION 1 'liilt(tfl \ AV-Itec(;rd Incorporating The Bayfield Bugle The Blyth Standard WANT ADS WORK 482-3443 or 482-7741 *SNOW REMOVAL •SEPTIC INSTALLATIONS •TRENCHING' Backhoe will remain In Blyth for snow removal. Equipped with 2 way radio for fast service. 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