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The Citizen, 1990-01-24, Page 3THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 1990. PAGE 3. Blyth.Grant money for project debated People There were 14 tables in play at the regular Monday night euchre party at Blyth Memorial Hall, January 15. Marj East and Cliff Hoegy had the high scores while Alice Buchan­ an and Murray Scrimgeour had the low scores. Ruth Dougherty and Effie McCall had the most lone hands. The special prize was won by Bert Daer. On Wednesday night at the Lost Heir card party at Memorial Hall Gene Snell and Millar Richmond had the high scores. Clara Rinn and Ella Richmond had the low scores. Harvey Sillib won the special prize. It will be off to Las Vegas for 54 staff members of The Radford Group Sunday. The company is taking the staff members to the Con-Agg show in Las Vegas on a t trip from January 28 to Feb. 1. Continued from page 1 Diane Wasson were given. Council, however says the work wasn’t authorized. Councillor Steven Sparling, who chaired last week’s meeting said that if the two councillors who attended the Sept. 11 site meeting had approved the extra expenditure, they did not have the authority to do so. Councillor Dave Lee said “I cate­ gorically said that I did not have the authority to authorize the changes.” Minutes of the September 13 meeting of village council state the issue of changes in the landscaping of the ball diamond were discussed but there was no resolution of the matter. The Citizen’s reporter’s notes say the question of additional expense was mentioned briefly. Originally the entire project was to have cost $39,700 (later increas­ ed because of drainage costs) but costs to date have already escalated the cost to $43,600. Council had expected the projects to be self financing through an $18,000 dona­ tion from the Slow-pitch league, the donation from Radford’s and the donations from the Wasson and Scrimgeour families. Council had made two grant applications for the project. The first grant, for a Capital Conserva­ tion Grant from the Ontario Mini­ stry of Tourism and Recreation, was applied for in the fall of 1988. When council was putting together its final plans for its PRIDE grant in January 1989, it put the project into the grant application as well be­ cause it wasn’t sure the money would be available under the first grant program. In the end, both grants were received with council deciding to use the PRIDE money because it covered 50 per cent of the total costs of the project, rather than a third. Those double grants became the subject of some heated debate at last week’s meeting. Rick Scrim­ geour of the accounting firm of Kime, Mills, Dunlop, representing Radford’s contended that if council was using both grants on the project, it wasn’t out of money but rather had money left to spend. Councillors argued that council could not use both grants for the same project and that the grant could be used, instead, for other needed improvements to the vill­ age. Rick Scrimgeour said he had discussed the problem with a Ministry of Tourism and Recreation official who said her ministry would The Bear Truth VOLLEYBALL IN A GOOFY KIND OF STYLE!! by Kim Ferguson and Kimberley Richmond The volleyball game at noon on Friday, January 19 was something of a bloopers show. The game was changed by the girls’ volleyball team and the staff. The game here should now be recognized as Goofy Ball! The games were well played by everyone, and the scores were good too! Game one ended 12 - 15 for the staff and 7 - 15 for the girls in the second game. The third game was unfortunately left unfinished. The girls were good in many ways, but the staff took the award for goofiness. Here are the staff Y members who played and their favourite style of play. Mr. Sygrove was a terribly good roof killer. Mrs. Hencher must have really loved the floor that day. Mrs. Little needs an auditorium twice the size of ours. Mrs. Battye was a smooth server, but maybe has been taking lessons from Mr. Sygrove. Mrs. K. Web­ ster played well, with her back to the net. Mrs. M. Webster, the only import on the team played well. Miss Morgan was playing for the wrong team most of the time. Mrs. Kolkman was an all round net person and never had to jump once. Mr. Livermore had a hard time being neutral in his roll as ref. Both teams looked like they had mega tons of fun and laughter. We hope to see more of this kind of activity more often in the near future. WE RETURN VICTORIOUS by Melissa Ken- On Saturday, January 20, the Blyth P.S. girls’ volleyball team went to St. Joseph’s S.S. for a volleyball tournament. It acts as a practice run for the regional tour­ nament on Feb. 3 at C.H.S.S. The B.P.S. team placed first by winning all eight games and returned victorious with a trophy and red ribbons. The success of the team was due to excellent teamwork and school spirit. The other teams are as follows: second, Clinton Chris­ tian; third, Clinton Public; fourth, Holmesville P.S. and fifth, St. Joseph’s S.S. The following pupils played on the team: Jennifer Stadelmann, Stephanie Lentz, Jackie Caldwell, Sarah Rouw, Marie Cronyn, Jodee Medd, Karen Bromley, Erica Clark and Melissa Kerr. Our coaches are Mrs. Battye and Miss Morgan and our volunteer assistance coach is Lori Sparling. ELECTIVES by Kristy Caldwell and Kathy Fraser Electives. What are electives? Electives are an activity that pro­ vides a change of pace, maybe even a chance to try something new. This term, electives will be offered at B.P.S. The choices and the instructors are: Cooking (Mrs. Kolkman, Mrs. Cronin); Outdoor Activities, (Mrs. Battye, Miss Mor­ gan); Arena Activities, (Mr. Liver­ more, Mr. Sygrove); Ukulele les­ sons, (Wayne McClinchey); Board games, (Mrs. Charter); Fancy let­ tering, (Mrs. Webster); Compu­ ters, (Mrs. Hulley, Mrs. Hencher); Landscape drawing and painting, (Bev Walker); Aerobics, (Mrs. Little); Rug Hooking, (Mr. Hooft- man). Electives will take place every Thursday after last recess for one hour from January 25 - March 8. All students that attend Blyth P.S. will participate in one of these electives. COURSE SELECTIONS by Sarah Rouw Over the past few weeks, the grade eights have been preparing for high school. The students will either be going to F. E. Madill in Wingham or C.H.S.S. in Clinton. To prepare themselves for school in September, the guidance counsel­ lors from both secondary schools came to discuss course selections. Information nights have already been held. On Monday, January 15, the students who are going to Madill, went to the school to see the classes, meet teachers, etc. In Clinton, they discussed the courses with parents. Orientation is also going to be held at both schools (May 14 for Madill). Then you will get your timetable for September. Clinton’s orientation will be held sometime in June. Some of the students are excited, whereas some are petrified about the prospect of high school. Thanks to Mr. J. Kopas,.Wingham and Mr. B. Weber of Clinton for taking time to tell us about high school. It was greatly appreciated. Also, thanks to Mr. Sygrove for all of his advice. allow use of its grant to fund the cost above the original $35,000 budgeted under the PRIDE pro­ gram. Councillors, however, said that this practice called “piggy­ backing” was probably not allowed under the PRIDE grant. In which case, Mr. Scrimgeour countered, the Capital Conservation Grant should have to be sent back because it was specifically for the ball diamond project. If the village did make use of both grants, he said, it could spend up to $55,500 on the project and, given the increased donation from Radford’s, wouldn’t have to put in a cent of town money. Councillor Sparling said the prime need was to get the diamond back in use and said council has an obligation to see the project com­ pleted. Mr. Mitcfjell estimated it would take another $14,000 to complete the project (in its later release council put the total at $6,500). In its letter to the editor council says the additional $6,500 will have to be taken out of the PRIDE project for other improve­ ments in the village. The meeting ended with two pleas for conciliation. “I wish,” said Doug Scrimgeour, “council would look at the spirit in which everyone entered into this pro­ ject.” He also asked councillors to look at the ramifications of feuding with a company he had felt was a good corporate citizen. “I don’t want to be cynical but I’d certainly have a hard time convincing my board of directors to give things to the village.” Jim Button of the Slow-pitch league said that problems had also been encountered 10 years ago when the league undertook the renovation of the other ball dia­ mond and delays caused added expenses. Those problems had been overcome he said. “It’s too bad we can’t resolve this without a big conflict,” he said. Councillor Sparling agreed that “Spirit is important, but spirit and principle don’t pay bills.” Council then adjourned the meeting to go into closed session, later issuing the letter to the editor published on page 5. N0TIMET0BAKE? 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This co-operation hasallowed fora 2/3rd reduction in material requiring compaction and coverage which extends the life of the existing site and reduces the financial cost to maintain and operate. z Thank You for your co-operation. Blyth-Hullett Landfill Site Committee. Helen R. Grubb Clerk-Treasurer Village of Blyth JANUARY S-A-L-E Men's Sport Jackets and 2 piece suits 25-50 off .\\S 1/2 PRICE MEN’S TIES Many more in-store specials on men's, ladies' & children's clothing Webster's Clothing & Footwear Blyth 523-9709 PRICE SALE 482-5515 12 IsaacxSt. CLINTON f’Y Children’s Clothing.Infants to size 18 MorMfCard J — . • All Sales Final • Sale starts January 24/90 Excluding Spring & Summer Merchandise and Accessories no kidding