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The Citizen, 2003-11-05, Page 3Supper is served The Trinity Anglican Church hosted* a roast beef supper at Memorial Hall in Blyth on Nov. 2. Abby Mellor loads up her plate with all the delicious foods. (Elyse DeBruyn photo) ISI5A told of BIG plans “ THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2003. PAGE 3. The next step in rejuvenation of Blyth’s main street requires funding from both local and federal sources, Steven Sparling, chair of the Blyth Idea Group told the Blyth Business Association. Oct. 28. Speaking to the BBA’s fall dinner meeting. Sparling said BIG has asked the North Huron Twp. economic development committee for $6,000 which will leverage $24,000 from the federal governments Community Economic Development Technical Assistance Program. The money would be used to hire Stratford economic development consultant Lynn Ternosky who began work on Blyth’s plans earlier this summer under a small grant from the Huron Business Development Corporation (HBDC). Sparling said BIG’s plan would tackle the problems of the village’s main street on three fronts. c fJ-fiatifi Ipu C Carol & Staff at the C Blyth Inn would like > to thank everyone f for your support C and patronage over > the past 20 years. C Carol 7 7 c the Blyth Iw An ambassador program would be like a Welcome Wagon program for new and existing businesses, helping to create success for those who do business here. This group would also develop an expatriate contact program, to invite former residents of the area to return home to create businesses. Sparling quoted Paul Nichol of HBDC who said 80 per cent of economic growth would be stimulated either by people already living in the area or expatriates who come home. The second approach is a business retention and recruitment strategy to seek additions to the main street that can prosper under the changing conditions of today’s economic realities. Part of this strategy involves urging North Huron council to Continued on page 7 TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HURON BLYTH WARD NOTICE ALL NIGHT STREET PARKING Due to municipal snow removal operations, the parking of cars on Blyth streets and municipal parking lots during the winter months (November 1 to May 1) will be strictly prohibited. All vehicles must be removed from Blyth streets and roadways of the municipality, between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 7:00 s.m. Violators will be prosecuted or will be required to bear the cost of having their vehicle towed away. The owner of any such parked vehicle will be liable for any damage to the said vehicle or to snow plow equipment. John Stewart Clerk-Administrator Congratulations to Jack Blake, now a resident of Huronlea, Brussels, who celebrated his 90th birthday with an open house on Sunday, Nov. 2. Sorry to hear that Jean Cook is a patient in Clinton Public Hospital. We wish her a speedy recovery. Legion euchre results for Monday night, Oct. 27 are as follows: high lady, Jean Plaetzer, scored 78; high man, Carol Daer, 72; low lady, Marie Bromley. 43; low man, Willis Bromley, 43; lone hands, Helen Lee, three; men’s Lloyd Appleby, five. The door prize winner was Ruth Shiell and the share-the-wealth winners were Ruth Shiell and Dorothy Carter. The next euchre is Monday, Nov. 10 in the Legion at 7:30 p.m. Greeting at Blyth United Church on Nov. 2 were Fred and Jonathan Hakkers. Guest musician was Lynda McGregor. For the children’s time. Rev. Eugen Bannerman conducted the Sacrament of Baptism. Brody James BBA elects officers Eleanor Babcock will serve as president of the Blyth Business Association until the group’s annual meeting in the spring. The regular election last spring had been postponed until the fall meeting, held Oct. 28 at the Blyth Legion, in the hopes that someone would step forward to offer to lead the group. When no one did, Babcock agreed to serve the rest of the term. Melissa Boven of the Blyth Festival will serve as vice-president. Lorna Fraser from Blyth Apothecary returns as secretary and Donna Longman from CIBC is treasurer. Luann Taylor of Luann’s Country Flowers and Gifts and Fraser will make up the membership committee. The oromotions committee will be made up of Nancy Snell of NJS Design and Party Rentals, Babcock, Fraser and Boven. The group’s next event will be the Lighting of the Lights beginning of the Christmas season Nov. 14 with carol singing and free hot cider and cookies. and Tanner Jason, sons of Kevin and Rhonda (Badley) Rickwood were presented. Brenda Brooks, clerk of session gave the boys a flower, candle and certificate. The dramatized lectionary reading was from Mark 12: 28-34.'Those taking part were Amanda, Brandilynn and Wyatt Bearss and Chelsea and Amelia Carter-Brown. The responsive psalm was followed by the hymn O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee. Rev. Bannerman’s message to the adults was Bad Boys of the Bible. Joseph was being sold by his jealous brothers as a slave, then years later the brothers came to Egypt to ask for food because of the famine. The brothers were sent home for their brother Benjamin, and to see if the brothers had changed. Jacob let the brothers take Benjamin back to Egypt and Joseph revealed himself and forgave his brothers. ri Blyth United Church is holding a Silent Talent Auction Viewing and bidding at the church Thursday, Nov. 13 and Friday, Nov. 14 from 6 pm to 9 pm A light supper of chili and hot dogs will be available Friday from 6 to 8 pm as the bidding continues. Blyth Legion Branch 420 Special dates to remember November 8, 2003 ' POPPY DAY CANVASS Door-to-Door will start at 9:15 a.m. Those Legion members who can attend will please meet at the Legion at 9:00 a.m. Your assistance will be appreciated. Let us make this another great campaign. November 9, 2003 Branch 420 Church Service will be held at the Blyth Community Church of God in Blyth. Church service will start at 11:00 a.m. Please be ready to assemble for the march at 10:30 a.m. at Howson's Mill parking lot on County Road 25. Remembrance Day Nov. 11/03 Service will be held at the BLYTH MEMORIAL HALL at 10:45 a.m. with Pastor Les Cook officiating. The Parade Parties will meet at the Blyth Legion at 10:15 a.m. YOUR ATTENDANCE SHALL BE REMEMBERED FROM BLYTH Efight VxvdetieA Cip^hts to choose BLYTHE BROOKE ORCHARDS 1 mile west of Blyth For more information call 523-9338 or 482-9371