The Citizen, 2006-05-25, Page 24Festival takes over
singing contest
By Bonnie Gropp
Citizen editor
It was a changing of the guard of
sorts, when representatives from the
Ontario Open Country Singing
Contest presented the plaque to Jane
Gardner, general manager of the
Blyth Festival, prior to the May 15
meeting of North Huron council.
The contest, despite its success,
had struggled with making a profit.
Reeve Doug Layton approached the
Festival about taking over the
contest. "I am introducing this as
good news," he said, adding that
with the Festival's reputation and
expertise he had faith that the
contest would be a successful event.
He complimented the committee
that had worked so hard in the past
despite a lack of financial and
volunteer support.
On the committee's behalf Jack
Gillespie offered best wishes to
Gardner and the Festival for
continued success. "We were
understandably disappointed that the
contest was not going to continue in
Wingham, but if it can't I can't think
of any group better to carry it on."--
For their part, Gardner safd, the
Festival was thrilled to be doing this.
She mentioned that that evening was
their volunteer appreciation night.
"They were lined out the door when
I left. With that kind of volunteer
support, I think we will have a
success in June."
She said they, would be starting
now in terms of fundraising and will
integrate the contest in all that they
do.
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Passing it on
Representatives from the Open Country Singing Contest from Wingham, Jack. Gillespie, left;
and Gord Bayter pass over the plaque to Blyth Festival's general manager Jane Gardner. The
summer theatre is taking over the contest, which has enjoyed a successful, yet financially
stressed run in Wingham for several years. (Borne Gropp photo)
OPP warn seniors about
home improvement scams
The Ontkio Provincial Police are
warning residents, particularly
seniors, to be cautious when signing
contracts with some home repair
companies.
Every spring and summer,
countless property owners are
deceived into spending large sums
of money on needless home repairs
or renovations by very sly con
artists. Usually uninvited workmen
will attend your residence and offer
such services as driveway sealing,
roof repairs or painting.
The con-artists -will _sometimes
use high;pressure sales pitches to
target the elderly. Many times
the work they identify as needing to
be done is not required and the
repairs that are carried out are of
very poor quality, thus costing the
victims many times over the normal
cost.
Consumers often call to complain
about -losing money to shoddy or
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It was the last night behind the
council table, May 15 for North
Huron administrator John Stewart.
Reeve Doug Layton
acknowledged all that Stewart had
done for the township and
welcomed the new clerk-
administrator Kriss Snell.
***
The contract for calcium chloride
was awarded to Da-Lee Dust
Control at a cost of $260.57 per
tonne.
***
Council approved the purchase of
a 2001 one-ton truck with a new
dump box and hoist from Festival
Motors.
***
The roads department is
authorized to obtain quotes for a
dump trailer to be used at the Blyth
Union Cemetery. They will also ask
themselves caught off guard or
pressured to buy a product or service
they don't want or need.
Protecting elderly homeowners is
not only a police responsibility but
requires the community as a whole
to be concerned and react when
required. The dishonesty and
abusiveness of certain individuals,
who prey on our seniors, leaves the
home owners confused as to what is
being offered and the actual cost of
the repair is highly inflated.
Neighbours and family members
are encouraged to be vigilant of
senior homeowners. Areas of
concern should be strange vehicles
and persons attending to do home
repair work repeatedly, the signing
of large dollar amount cheques and
recurring issuing of cheques to
companies or individuals. Should
this type of activity be observed, a
closer look into the matter should be
considered.
Think you are a victim? Contact
your local OPP detachment.
for a quote from International and
•SterIng Truck Centre for a new
tandem axle dump truck with
snowplow and sander unit.
***
Four gravesites have been sold
back to the township at a cost of $65
apiece for a total of $260.
The owner, Stewart explained to
council, was now living in Calgary
and had no use for the sites. Under
the Cemetery Act, the sites can't be
sold to another person. The
township is obliged to pay what the
owner paid for them.
***
Council approved a donation for
the Blyth Legion Ladies' Auxiliary
penny sale.
***
Council waived' the rent for the
Lions pavillion in Wingham for the
Walk for ALS.
North Huron council briefs
Council welcomes
new administrator