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The Citizen, 1990-11-21, Page 3THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1990. PAGE 3. Blyth council seeks guidelines for services Blyth council will seek assistance of an engineering firm in setting up a list of procedures to be followed by homeowners wanting to extend services beyond the current limits of roads, water lines and sewers. Councillors were reacting to a letter from Maitland Engineering of Wingham which advised council it should have more control over the quality of work in such exten­ sions because the water and sewer Apple Day raises $385 lines became part of the village system once accepted and it’s up to the village Public Utilities Commis­ sion to carry out repairs if the work wasn’t done properly. The company had advised that perhaps the PUC should take on the job of being contractor for all such extensions, charging the land­ owner for the costs involved. Helen Grubb, clerk-treasurer explained that when the contractor works for the landowner, he may not listen to the instructions of PUC employees who are supposed to inspect the work and make sure it meets village standards. Councillor Dave Lee wondered if this meant the PUC should be the The 1st Blyth Group Committee met on Nov. 7 at Blyth Public School. The meeting was opened with a prayer by Rev. Paul Ross, who is serving as Chaplain for the current year. Later in the meeting he also spoke to the group on a Remembrance Day theme, and it’s relevance to leader involvement in the Scouting movement. A thank you was extended to Rev. Ross for his timely thoughts. Group Committee Members studied a survey for Regional Events in order to respond to the questions regarding interest and willingness to participate in and help organize prospective events. There is a lot of enthusiasm on the part of the Scout and Venturer sections to do so as these events would particularly apply to them. Section reports were presented for Cubs, Scouts, and Venturers. near future they hope to have Paul Josling of the Blyth Fire Depart­ ment come to speak to them. Apple Day was held on Oct. 20. Blyth, Auburn, Londesboro and some of the rural areas were canvassed to raise $385.35. Blyth Scouting appreciates the support of the community. Thanks was also expressed to Boyd Taylor who gave the boys a discount on the purchase of five bushels of apples. On Nov. 11, all sections and their leaders met at the Blyth Legion to participate in the community Re­ membrance Day service. Along with veterans, Legion members, Auxiliary and other community groups, they marched to Memorial Hall, where the service was con­ ducted by Mr. George Cowan. The next Group Committee meeting will be held Dec. 5 at 7:30 at Blyth Public School. Toastmasters to meet in Blyth contractor for whole subdivisions. Reeve Albert Wasson said “I don’t see the village wanting to be involved in subdivisions: maybe for a lot or two.” Mrs. Grubb pointed out there needs to be some co-ordination that the contractor at least does things in the proper order. She mentioned a recent case where the contractor cut a brand new power line while installing water and sewer leaving the PUC with a brand new line that The Maitland Motivators Toast­ master Club from Brussels is sponsoring a demonstration meet­ ing on Monday, Nov. 26, 7:30 p.m. in the Art Gallery at the Blyth Centre for the Arts. Toastmasters International is a non-profit educational organization which helps men and women develop skills in communication and leadership. Many people join a Toastmaster Club so they can learn to speak at ease and without fear in front of an audience. Toastmasters is also a terrific way to gain valuable skills which can help a person in his or her career. The cost of membership is minimal. All interested persons are wel­ come to attend the demonstration meeting. Reservations are not re­ quired. For more information, con­ tact Liz Stryker at 887-9291. has already been spliced. She suggested council, with the help of the engineer prepare a two or three page set of procedures for contrac­ tors to follow. Councillors agreed. MUSIC & SUPPLIES For Teachers & Pupils ALSO JUST ARRIVED: Shipment of Christmas Music and Gifts SWITZERS MUSIC & GIFTS 159 Dinsley St. E., Blyth Phone 523-9876 There was no report for Beavers due to the absence of a Beaver representative. Swim-up for all sections was held Oct. 9 at the Blyth Public School. On Oct. 16, Don Armstrong attend­ ed the Cub meeting, bringing with him bird feeders which he had cut out for the boys to assemble. Oct. 23 the Cubs went to Mr. Whit­ more’s print shop for a demonstra­ tion of the printing process. On Oct. 20 the boys stained their bird feeders, and enjoyed a Hallowe’en party. Nov. 6, John Battye, the Legion representative for the 1st Blyth Scouting visited the Cubs to advise them on how to march, how to carry a flag, and how to lay a wreath. Thanks was expressed to Mr. Armstrong, Mr. Whitmore and Mr. Battye for their contribution. On the weekend of Oct. 12 - 14 Blyth Scouts attended B.P. Woods­ man Camp at Parkhill. The weatherman was kind to them after they set up their tents in the rain the first night, and the boys had an enjoyable, educational weekend. Since then, they have been going over the information presented, and making plans for a winter camp. They are also making plans to attend a Scout Jamboree in New Brunswick July 7-13, 1991. The cost per boy will be $175. The Venturers are keen to par­ ticipate in several camps in 1991. For that reason they have made an appeal to the Legion to help finance the purchase of equipment. In the Blyth. People Charlene Blake recently received her Ontario Scholar award at the commencement exercises of John Diefenbaker Secondary School in Hanover. Charlene, the daughter of Ivan Blake, formerly of Blyth also received an award from the Hanover Legion. She is now attend­ ing Brock University in St. Cathar­ ines. Charlene is the grand­ daughter of John and Reta Blake of Blyth and Bert and Mary Lammer- en of Clinton. Visitors at the home of Lloyd and Mary Walden on Sunday were Ed and Donna Rappie of Tiverton and Orval Tunney of Blyth. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Johnson of London visited with Mr. and Mrs. Herb Shannon, Darryl, Corey, Nathan and Devin and Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Snell on the weekend. Saturday Nov. 24 & Sunday Nov. 25 4 Ft. Wall Trees 25% OFF REDUCED TO CLEARI 10% OFF o .00 ✓ a.m. Selected lots of Artificial Trees, Wreaths and Ornaments ’/2 PRICE REG. $59.95 See our new irridescent white &blue spruce wall trees from Barcana. Fresh Cedar Roping 75 FT ROLL We re serving up Great Pre-Christmas Savings <& Refreshments Too! 5:00 p.m. SAVE $30.00 on 61/2 ft. Artificial Trees CANADIAN PINE (tlAO REG. $139. NOW Regular Priced White & Coloured Wicker Fancy Wicker Baskets for Christmas Take your pick of Christmas Table <8 Wall Arrangements and Corsages while selection is best. COUNTRY Flowers & Gifts Vj ; 120 Queen St. Blyth 523-4820 All Prepaid Orders For Fresh Christmas Arrangements V [Wire Orders Not Included]