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The Citizen, 2000-01-12, Page 3THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2000. PAGE 3. Officers talks on winter driving Local hockey supporter wins big There were a lot of smiles to go around last week when John Wharton and his wife, Agnes, of RR3, Blyth, were handed the keys to their red 2000 Chevy Z71 pickup, the grand prize in the Blyth Bulldogs Minor Hockey League fundraising campaign. Wharton said he bought the ticket for a completely unselfish reason - just to support hockey. Raffle brings in $20,612 for arena’s capital fund The first meeting of the Blyth Dining Program this year was held on Jan. 7. Thirty-six people enjoyed a delicious meal of ham and scalloped potatoes with all the fixings, thanks to the terrific cook and volunteers! Special thanks to Sr. Const. Don Shropshall who presented “Winter Driving Part I” which was very informative. All are looking forward to hearing Part II when he returns next month on Feb. 4. Lucky winner of the door prize was Hermina Dyk. The 50/50 draw was won by Effie McCall. Congratulations! Transportation to the Feb. 4 dinner can be arranged. For more information call Susan Armstrong at 357-3222 or l-800-265-3039. / INSURANCE PREMIUMS TOO HIGH? N Delmar Sproul Insurance Brokers Inc. Save 20-40% on your auto insurance and more on other insurance services * Free No Obligation Quote Paul Hallahan R.R. #3 Blyth (519) 523-9110 Fax: (519) 523-9278 Clinton Office: (519) 482-3434 Thanks to the co-operation, hard work and support of the communi­ ty, the first annual Blyth Bulldogs Sweepstakes was a success. John Wharton of RR3, Blyth, won the grand prize 2000 Chevy Z71 extended cab pickup, valued at $44,270, in the Dec. 24 draw. Coach organizers Dwight Chalmers, Todd McDonald, Steven Sparling and Scott Stevenson were proud to announce the establish­ ment of the Blyth and District Community Centre Capital Fund with net proceeds of $20,612. Although the raffle didn’t sell out, 1,300 tickets were sold and the organizers said they are encour­ Season’s first snowfall creates debate at council aged. Tickets were sold to friends, family and former Blyth residents across North America. The most distant ticket holder lives in the Cayman Islands. “This was a great first run,” said Chalmers. “We’ll make some changes and be ready for the second annual,” said McDonald. The fund is intended to support the inevitable capital projects the community centre will undertake in the future. It will not support oper­ ating expenses at the centre or organizations using it. Pager 1-888-489-2570 email:phailahan@odyssey.on.ca Offering Insurance & Financial Services Farm/Commercial/ Residentlal/Auto Accident/SIckness The first significant snowfall of the season, which arrived just before the new year, resulted in considerable discussion at the Jan. 4 session of Blyth council. Councillor Murray Nesbitt asked why snow was removed from Queen Street after 7 a.m. on the morning of Dec. 29 when the snow removal contract had stated it was to be completed prior to that time. Councillor Doug Scrimgeour said Radfords had been set up to begin snow removal at midnight, but had not been contacted until the morn­ ing. Nesbitt also questioned why Council snow had been removed south of King Street and north of Drum­ mond Street, noting that although it had been done in the past that was not a reason to continue the prac­ tice. Clerk-Treasurer John Stewart said council sets policy and staff completes the task accordingly. If council wished to change the pro­ cedure, the staff would comply, he said. In response to a question from Nesbitt regarding the use of the three-yard bucket instead of the tendered four-yard bucket, Scrim­ geour said the four-yard bucket was cumbersome and the village was being billed accordingly when the three-yard bucket was used. Blyth Euchre winners from Monday, Jan. 3 were: high lady, Effie McCall; high man, Jack Blake; ladies’ lone hands, Bernice Higgins; men’s lone hands, Joann MacDonald; ladies’ low, Marj East; men’s low, Ted East. Euchre is played every Monday at 8 p.m. briefs At the Jan. 4 meeting of council, Blyth councillors were authorized to attend the joint Rural Ontario Municipalities Association and Ontario Good Roads Association conference in Toronto, Feb. 20-23. Reeve Mason Bailey and Council­ lors Murray Nesbitt, Rob Lawrie and Jeff Howson will attend. Approval was given to the payment of the $260 registration fee per attendee. *** A public meeting will be held in council chambers Jan. 11 at 7 p.m. Continued on page 15 In< < i i << < << < < < << < I< < I< < << < All-you-can-eat Fish Fry 95 Saturday, Jan. 15 5-8 p.m. Full menu also available the Blyth Ipo 523-9381 > >>► > ► >>► i > » » » > EXPANDING! Nicole's Hairstyling is expanding her business in the area of epilation. 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Josephine St., Wingham 357-4221 NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE VILLAGE OF BLYTH & THE TOWNSHIP OF HULLETT The Blyth-Hullett Landfill Site Board has initiated a Bag Tag User Pay system for waste disposal at the Blyth-Hullett Landfill Site commencing February 1, 2000. Bag Tags will be sold at $1.00 each from the Village of Blyth and the Township of Hullett Municipal Offices and will be available shortly. All bags being picked up by a contractor must have a Bag Tag attached. All bags being delivered directly to the Landfill Site must either have a Bag Tag attached or payment in the amount of $1.00 per bag will be accepted by Landfill Site personnel. The following is a complete list of Tipping Fees which must be paid prior to any material being deposited at the Landfill Site. A complete copy of the by-law is available at the Municipal Office. Garbage Bag $1.00 Pickup Trucks $5.00 Wagons $25.00 Single Axle Trucks $35.00 Tandem Axle Trucks $50.00 Dumpsters - sorted $35.00 Dumpsters - not sorted $150.00 Tires - 20 inches or smaller $5.00 Tires - larger than 20 inches $20.00 Refrigerant Container with CFC Free Certificate No Charge Refrigerant Container without Certificate $35.00 Metal Products No Charge Recycling No Charge John Stewart, CMO Secretary - Treasurer Blyth-Hullett Landfill Site Board