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The Citizen, 2002-01-16, Page 3Congrats Meeran Trombley and Jesse Sturdy won a silver medal in junior pairs skating at the Canadian championships in Hamilton last week. This was their first competition at Canadians as Juniors. They have been skating together since May of last year. They now skate out of the Toronto Cricket Curling and Skating Club, under coach Paul Wirtz. Jesse is the son of Judy and Larry Sturdy of Goderich Twp. and the grandson of Isabel Sturdy of Goderich and George and Ella Ives of Blyth. (Photo submitted) FROM BLYTH From Marilyn's Desk By Marilyn Craig Call 523-9318 4 4 4 4 %. \‘. Blyth Minor Hockey Cash Draw \s" Winners Nov. 2/01 Ed Salverda, Clinton $50.00 Nov. 9/01 Travis Shelton, Goderich Nov. 16/01 Alison Wightman, Auburn $50.00 $50.00 Nov. 23/01 Lynn Chalmers, Blyth $50.00 Nov. 30/01 Justine Reid, Londesboro Dec. 7/01 Barb Forbes, Londesboro $50.00 N."'" $50.00 Dec. 14/01 Dalton Richmond, Blyth $50.00 Dec. 21/01 Christmas Draw - Rick Dale, Seaforth $250.00 Dec. 28/01 JordanSmith, Belgrave $50.00 Ns- Ns- Product of Ontario FRESH MUSHROOMS 4.39/kg 199 lb. January Smart Savings from Scrimgeour's FOOD TOWN Prices in effect from January 12th - 18th, 2002 Fresh Lean GROUND BEEF 4.39/kg 199 I lb Deli Sliced MAPLE LEAF COUNTRY KITCHEN HAM .199 .88/100 g tir lb. 680 ml or 900 g Selected Varieties PRIMO PASTA SAUCE OR 79 PASTA • mi 124 - 181 g Selected Varieties LIPTON RICE & SAUCE OR A NOODLES 4/ 00 & SAUCE 300 g FOLGERS GROUND COFFEE 99 I ea. 8's TWICE AS SOFT BATHROOM TISSUE 49 I ea. N/\ Congratulations to Judy Shortreed our half back winner $17.90 Blyth 523-4551 NH council briefs MYCA updates floodplain North Huron Reeve Doug Layton welcomed councillors to the first meeting of the new year, Jan. 7, not- ing their success in the first year of amalgamation. He mentioned the there were priorities to deal with early and stated he was looking for- ward to another "good year." *** Council authorized the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority to update the floodplain mapping for the Blyth Ward at an estimated cost of $2,000 to the township and $1,300 from the province. *** Membership to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario in the amount of $1,304.38 was approved for payment. *** Speaking on the Ontario Civilian Commission on Police Services hearing set for Tuesday, Feb. 5 at 1 p.m. in council chambers, Clerk- Administrator John Stewart explained that while anyone could make a presentation that day, they must notify OCCOPS prior to the meeting. *** Council authorized the signing of the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs prescribed snow- mobile trail land use permission- memorandum of understanding. *** Donna White, director of finance will attend a municipal tax primer seminar in London at a cost of $60 plus GST. *** Council endorsed a resolution from the Twp. of Ashfield-Colborne- Wawanosh petitioning the govern- ment to change the legislation to allow property owners to make appli- cation to OMAFRA to amend their farmland property class for the cur- rent taxation year. Another resolution from London was endorsed regarding health care. *** Permission was given for the sell- ing of raffle tickets at financial insti- tutions in the municipality by London Health Sciences. *** 'Two quotes were received for the outright purchase of financing of a pickup truck for East Wawanosh Ward. Council instructed Stewart to look into the possibility of assuming the police Tahoe, following the dis- bandment of the Wingham police force. If this is not possible, tenders will be invited for a new pickup. A motion passed declining both quotes and advising that other options be pursued. Youth centre planned for NH By Bonnie Gropp Citizen editor Young people in North Huron may soon have a place to hang out. Debbie and Phil Main made a pres- entation to council at the Jan. 7 meet- ing regarding a proposed Upper Deck Youth Drop-In Centre, through Youth for Christ. These Centres are located in many municipalities throughout the province. As spokesperson, Main advised council that they would be seeing a "lot of Debbie" as she will be active- ly promoting the idea throughout the municipality. "This is not dreams and ideas. It's going to happen," he said. Saying that people are "out of the loop with teens and with what's going on in their culture", Main noted that experts have suggested a generation gap occurs every five years. Having heard concerns from peo- ple about young people "hanging out" on the street and getting into trouble, Main said Debbie began to wonder if something could be done in response. She contacted some girls she knew in June and discussed with them the possibility of a girls' group. "Within two months there were over 50 attending." That response inspired the notion that there was a need for a youth cen- tre in North Huron, Main said. They spoke with a contact person in Listowel which already has a Youth for Christ centre and the consensus was they "believe it will work here." A satellite committee of 12 local residents has been formed and there is a growing list of volunteers willing to staff the centre. "The community is surprisingly hungry for this," said Main. The idea would be to have-usually three or four adult volunteers staffing the Centre at a given time. While the affiliate is a Christian organization, Main stressed that no one would be "hitting the kids over the heads with a Bible". "Rather we are putting our faith into action, faith being that we are meant to serve and we are choosing to serve kids, to show them big peo- ple are interested in what's going on in their lives." The goal, Main said, is to mentor and guide youth to make positive life choices. Noting that the Listowel police have seen a drop in teen crime since the Centre opened there, Main said, "Kids need to know they don't have to go along with today's culture because it's today's culture. They have choices." The facility will provide young people with a "safe place to hang out." It would offer a variety of recreational activities as well as out- reach programs. The approximate cost to run the Centre, annually would be $50,000, almost half of which would be the salary for his wife, who is to be a full-time employee. Asking for coun- cil's support, either "financial or moral," Main noted that fundraising has already began and will be on- going. "We think the kids are worth it." Council expressed wholehearted support for the project, and while unable to commit any funds at this time agreed to take a look at it during budget talks. Sympathy is extended to the rela- tives of Gordon Craig of Guelph on the passing of a brother and brother- in-law. There are still 125th calendars available at various stores and through committee members. The winner of the Jan. 12 draw was Cheryl MacLeod of Auburn. Greeting at Blyth United Church on Sunday, Jan. 13 were Lavern and Joan Clark. Ushering were Lloyd and Donna Sippel and Joanne McDonald. Rev. " Dr. Eugene Bannerman welcomed guest speaker Patt Milliken from the Petrolia area to the pulpit. Guest musician was Margaret Kai. Pat's message to the children was I am the Church, you are the Church, all the people are the church in Christ. Her message to the adults was New Things. As we go through a new beginning there are things to learn and to voice our thoughts and concerns, she said. On Jan. 9 a Taoist Tai Chi training session was given in The Betty Cardno Centre, Clinton by Andrew Moore, London. Four members of the Blyth Club - Carol McDonnell, Roberta Sarachman, Lenore Scrimgeour and Jan Vodden attend- ed. All-you-can-eat Fish Fry $845 SATURDAY, JAN. 19 From 5-8 p.m. Full menu also available tide Blyth Ion 523-9381 THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2002. PAGE 3.