The Citizen, 1996-10-16, Page 3Gratefully accepted
Richard Maertens, Blyth Public School principal recently
accepted a cheque worth $782.72 from Ruth Stewart, co-
chair of the Blyth Homecoming Committee.The money
puts the fundraising campaign for new playground
equipment over the $8,000 mark and half way to the end
goal. Any future funds raised by the Homecoming
Committee through the sale of plates or mugs will also go
to the school. Organization or individual support is still
sought to aid with the purchase.
Blyth council briefs
VILLAGE OF BLYTH
LARGE ITEM PICK UP
Carter's Waste Disposal
shall conduct a pick up of
large items including
refrigerators which have a
Certificate stating CFC
Free. Items must be placed
at the curb and the pick up
shall commence at 7:30
a.m. on the following date:
Saturday, October 26th
Leaves which are bagged
and securely tied may be
placed at the curb and shall
be picked up with your
normal Friday garbage.
John Stewart, A.M.C.T.
Clerk-Treasurer
Thank,You
Blyth Public School Grade 8
class would like to thank the
following for their assistance at
and donations to the Turkey
Bingo - Blyth Lions, Charlie
Shaw, Scrimgeour's Food
Market, Blyth Festival, Luann's
Country Flowers, Zehrs,
Smith's Maple Products & the
Blyth & District Community
Centre.
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Tax Free Tuesdays
Queen Street, Blyth (excluding specials)
519-523-9566
20% off all fall & winter
clothing*
Plus - receive a Free pair of
Phantom Silks pantyhose with every
$75.00 purchase. $6.50 value
*excludes layaways
Special Rack of fall and winter
merchandise now 50% off.
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b) Relax with a novel of your ;9
choice. The Book Shop, in
Blyth has a huge selection of
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THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1996 PAGE 3.
Municipal restructure was again
on the table at the Oct. 7 meeting of
Blyth council.
In response to Clinton Town
Council's request to take part in a
$40,000 consultant's study to deter-
mine the pros and cons of amalga-
mation, Blyth councillors stated
they were not interested in the pro-
ject. They reaffirmed to the com-
mitment of the Group of Six
(Morris, Grey, Hullett and East
Wawanosh Twps., Blyth and Brus-
sels) which are not interested in
amalgamation.
They also endorsed a resolution
from the Village of Stirling,
requesting a moratorium be put on
restructuring until the "Who Does
What" panel clearly defines munic-
ipal responsibilities.
*****
A resolution from Grey Twp.,
commenting on recommendations
by the sub-panel on municipal
administration dealing with elec-
tions, was endorsed by council.
*****
A motion was passed supporting
the billing rates suggested by the
Huron county Fire Chiefs Associa-
tion, for county co-ordinator, alter-
nate co-ordinator, mutual-aid,
re-training and general expenses.
The village's fee will be $96.86
from the annual $9,100 total cost.
*****
With no response yet from Clin-
ton Public Hospital with regards to
a doctor setting up office in Blyth,
council has spoken to Seaforth
Medical Clinic and will contact
On Oct.19 the Blyth Minor
Hockey and Blyth Figure/Power
Skating clubs will be holding its
annual skate-a-thon fundraiser.
Everyone is welcome to participate.
Pledge sheets will be available at
the arena or by calling Nancy at
529-7067 or Janice at 523-4366.
This year's skate-a-thon
committee is trying something
new! Registration takes place at
3:30 - 4 p.m. skating gets underway
from 4 - 8 p.m. Children ages seven
and under skate from 4 - 5:45 p.m.
They are hoping to have all the
macarena dancers/skaters out and
show the rest how it's done (we're
hoping for a potential world
record!) Then, after the supper
break, the lights will be turned
down and the tunes turned up for a
Wingham and District Hospital
concerning the matter.
Seaforth doctors have shown
some interest.
*****
The permit has been received
from the Ministry of Transportation
and the installation of decorative
lights along Hwy. 4 will proceed.
*****
After hearing that repairs to the
Whitefield Drain would cost
approximately $3,000 for a patch
and $5,000 to $6,000 for the com-
plete job, councillors requested
Clerk-Treasurer John Stewart to
look into the feasibility of having
and engineer's report done.
*****
" Accounts in the amount of
$202,339.80, were approved for
payment.
*****
Council supported a resolution
from Clinton, recommending the
county refuse to assume responsi-
bility for Hwys. 83, 84 and 87.
Stewart will attend the Associa-
tion of Clerks and Treasurers of
Ontario annual fall meeting, Oct.
17, at a cost of $25.
*a***
Blyth Union Cemetery commit-
tee realized a deficit of $11,900 for
the past year due to low revenue.
The town will pay the added
expenses and ask East Wawanosh,
Hullett and Morris Twps. to con-
tribute $3,000 towards the low rev-
enues.
moonlight skate.
The event will still be monitored
by traffic controllers to ensure the
safety of all.
Breaks every hour with
refreshments and snacks to
recharge the skaters batteries will
be provided. Skaters will be
responsible for their own supper.
The booth will be open.
Prizes will be awarded for
pledges raised, games played, door
prizes and more!
As each year approaches so does
the escalating costs of running the
hockey and skating clubs. The
committee is hoping this ambitious
venture will continue to be a major
fundraising event for both the Blyth
Minor Hockey and the Blyth
Figure/Power skating organiza-
tions.
Blyth
group
plans
tour
The Steering Committee of the
Blyth Community Greenway
Project will be hosting a walking
tour of the project on Sunday, Oct.
20, beginning at 1 p.m.
The Blyth Community Greenway
Project involves the rehabilitation
of the former rail lands along the
Blyth Brook to create recreational
opportunities for village residents
and visitors. The project currently
has four main components; fish
habitat improvements, a walking
trail and picnic area, tree and
wildflower plantings, and possibly
the restoration of the historic water
tower.
The steering committee for the
Greenway Project has planned the
Oct. 20 walking tour as a means of
informing Blyth residents about
what has been accomplished on -the
project to date, and what is planned
for 1997.
The walking tour will begin in
the open area behind Bainton's Old
Mill and then move west along the
Blyth Brook. Members of the
steering committee will be
providing information on the
stream improvement work that has
recently been completed, outlining
plans for a proposed picnic and
playground area, and leading
participants along the walking trail.
Everyone is welcome to come out
and enjoy the fall season and learn
more about this community effort.
For more information about the
walking tour contact John Stewart,
Village of Blyth, 523-9895 or Phil
Beard, Maitland Valley
Conservation Authority, 519-335-
3557. A pamphlet detailing the
Blyth Community Greenway
Project is available at the Village
office.
Correction
The letter from the Blyth
Homecoming Committee regarding
donations should have read: $500,
Blyth PS; $300, Fire Department;
$200, Greenway Project; $100,
Blyth Cemetery; $25, Crime-
stoppers.
Blyth
People
Winners of the -Oct. 7 euchre at
Blyth Memorial -Hall were: high
lady, Janet Lawrie; high man,
Millar Richmond; low lady, Alma
McCallum; low man, John
Hesselwood; ladies' lone hand, Jean
Nethery; men's lone hand, Charlie
Bromley.
Cards are played every Monday
night. Everyone is welcome.
Happy Birthday to Dorothy
Popplestone.
Matthew Smith, Montreal spent
the holiday weekend with his friend
Michael Walsh.
Skaters raise funds for club