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Clinton News-Record, 1985-1-9, Page 6i Page 6—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 1985 Blyth Standar Snow fun Although the heavy snowfall Jan. 7 was a hazard for motorists, children at Blyth Public School found the latest of this winter's until now rare snowfalls a great source of fun. (James Friel photo,) Manniiigs,Hubbardswin in league action In Blyth Industrial Hockey League action on Dec. 23, Mannings won their ninth straight game trimming Blyth Inn 8-3. Mannings scored four times, in the third period to break open a tight game. Derwin Carter and Wayne McDougall each scored twice and singles went to Scott Stevenson, Glen Ferguson, Randy Boyer and Brian Black. Blyth Inn scorers were Ron Hunking' Swinging e fors • eet at Meplorial with two and Wayne McDowell. In the second game, Hubbards downed Watsons 12-3. Hubbards scored six times in the opening period and coasted to the win. Tom Black and Brian Bromley each scored three for Hubbards, Dana Bean and Brad Bromley each added two and Raymond Riley and Brad Thompson completed the scoring. John Watson, Brian Westberg and Steve Nixon replied for Watsons. In the last game Baintons duinped Rad - fords 9-6. Baintons outscored Radfords 6-4 in the final period to seal the win. Kevin Carter led Baintons with three goals and singles went to Bill McDougall, Don Shiell, Doug Shiell, Mike Maxwell, Dave Hull and Kevin Tasker: Radfords ` scorers were Murray Black and Brian Shiell each with two and Gordie Rinn and Cam Cook. By Sheron Stade nn Blyth Swinging' Seniors will meet on January 9 at 12 noon at the Blyth Memorial Hall with a pot luck dinner. • All Senior Citizens are welcome. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph McCrea and Douglas and Mrs. Winnie Vincent of Blyth spent Christmas. with Mr.. and Mrs. James La- mont and Dwight. Also at the same home were. Mr. and Mrs. Mike Cottrill and Little Shawn and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. 'Kelley , of Seaforth.. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Montgomery spent Christmas with their niece Mr. and Mrs. Angus Falconer and other friends and with Mrs. Montgomery's brother and sister-in- law, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Jackson. Also at the same house were Mr. and Mrs. Art and enjoyed a dinner out. Jackson and little Sarha... .. On New Year's Mr. Wm. Kelley of On Sunday, Mr. and' Mrs. Archie Mon- Seaforth visited with Mr. and Mrs. Ralph tgomery and Winnie Vincent of Blyth visited McCrea and Douglas and Mrs. Winnie Vin - with Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Fisher of Clinton . cent. Volunteers set campaign date BLYTH - January 14, 1985 is the "kick- off" date for the 1985 Ability Fund campaign for the Ontario March of Dimes. The .Campaign Chairperson for Blyth and district'is Mrs. Mary Ann Howson. "There will be no volunteer canvassers this year, but I am assured that you will act' as generously to the letter as you have in the past to the volunteers," Mrs. Howson said. The Ontario March of Dimes faces an MARC, B,' r, ,, 'ICK & CU odyFiT..r "TRIM 'n' DANCE" ret "TRIM -A -SIZE' fed REGISTRATION PLACE: Blyth Arena -Upper Level WHEN: Monday, Jan. 14, 1985 Before and After 7 p'.m. class Students from age 13"& Gentlemen welcome. TRIM 'N DANCE 10'Week Course Begins January 14, 1985 to March 28, 1985. Monday and Thursday Evenings 7 to 8:.15 p.m. ' TRIM -A -SIZE 10 Week Course Begins January 14, 1985. Monday and Thursday Evenings 8:30 to 9:30.p.rh. PRICES: Trim. 'n' Dance or Trim -a -size '35,00 OR Both Courses for '45.00. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL VIV: 482-7727 enormous job. Hundreds of people become disabled through accidents or diseases each year. Then there are people who were'born with disabilities who need help • as they reach adulthood. Your gift to the Ontario March of Dimes' could offer help that is. very close to home. "When the March of Dimes letter ar- rives, pletase give as generously as you are able. Help us break the bonds of disability," Mrs. Howson stressed. SKJNDAY SPECIAL 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Roast Beef Buffet Salad bar dessert and coffee EN"I"ERTAINMENT this weekend Wayne Jessop "TUMBLE WEED" L.L. B.O. Licensed 523-9381 1984 - Site causes concern By Anne Narejko BLYTH - The Blyth-Hullett Waste Disposal Site caused great concern for the residents during the latter half of 1983 and the early months of 1984 as it faced possible closure due to leachate at the boundaries. However, hard work and determination on the part of council has enabled the site to re- main in operation. On Oct. 19, 1981, the government re- quested Blyth and Hullett Township to set up a plan of operation and development for the site. A representative from the Ministry of the Environment with both councils and subsequently Maitland Engineering Ser- vices Limited was hired to do the hydrogeological investigation and plan for development and operation. A $5,000 grant was given by the province to assist in paying for the study. In December 1982, a report prepared by Art Clark of Maitland Engineering and Ian Wilson, a hydrogeologist, was submitted to the Ministry of the Environment. , On June 20, 1983 the ministry replied; "The ministry's hydrogeologist has assum- ed that unacceptable off-site groundwater impact is occurring at the Blyth landfill site. It is our recommendation that the municipality submit a plan of development and operation for closure of the site to be completed within a two to three year period. Council had two alternatives to closure, either the purchase, or suitable leasing ar- rangement, of lands for buffer zone to the north and west of the site which would be ex- tensive enough to atten to leachate to ac- ceptable levels. This pant that the village would have to proceed with a detailed hydrogeological assessment of the site to determine the buffer zone that would be re- quired, and an application by the municipality to the ministry was needed. It would include the buffer lands on the ex- isting Certificate of Approval and identify- ing the buffer lands which would then have to be registered on title of the lands in ques- tion. Council immediately set up a committee to look into the purchasing of additional land for the buffer zone. The additional hydrogeological investigationss, soil tests, water samples and test pits were also set up. In January 1984, detailed reports and a survey of the property under consideration by council, were forwarded to the ministry. Willard Page, of the ministry, indicated to council that the size of the buffer zone and the submitted reports were satisfactory so council proceeded with the land purchase. The land purchase, survey fees and legal fees totaled $48,262. Blyth and Hullett split the cost equally, paying $24,131 each. At the December 4 Blyth Council meeting, Reeve Tom Cronin. and Albert Wasson were given special recognition for "the many hours of work they put in regarding the land purchase. • First 1985 meeting heid By Betty McCall WALTON - The first meeting of the New Year of the Walton U.C.W. was held on ' January 2. Meditation on the New Year was the open- ing by Marilyn McDonald. Marie McGavin was the pianist: The scripture was read by Helen Craig, Karen Hoegy and Marilyn. Christian Development and World Outreach leader, Melva Fraser opened her topic with a "Recipe for a Happy Year". She spoke on the serious famine in Ethiopia. Closing prayer on Peace was given by Olene Dennis. Business was conducted by Helen Craig. Minutes were approved as read by Marilyn McDonald. A new cleaning list has been posted in the kitchen. Leona McDonald gave the treasurer's financial report. Member- ship fee to be left the same as last year. Don- na Bodkin attended the Toc Alpha con- ference. The U.C.W.,will continue to pay for first year attending and half their expenses for the second year. The annual meeting was discussed, it will be preceded with a pot luck supper at 6:30 on January 23. Walton 1 to serve and Walton 2 to tidy up. The Presbyterial will be held in Wingham on January 28, two from the • U.C.W. and. one from each unit to be delegated. Thankoffering is set for April 14. A musical event was discussed in the spr- ing with a tentative date set for- April 28, church organists to. form 'a committee. It was voted to have a spring bale and the U.C.W. would take three meals from the' Blyth Festival. BLYTH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Rev. Roger Gelwicks Service 10 a.m. 2:30 p.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. BEST RATES 1 yr. GIC 101/2o 5 yr. GIC 1 134% RAY MADILL BLYTN 523.4334 Agent for AOC AMMt1IITILS. Church News Worship on New Years and Epiphany Sun- day was held at Duff's United with Rev. Charlie A. Swan in the pulpit. The sermon was "Each • Day' a New Beginning". Organist. was Margery Huether. Ushers were Neil Mitchell, Bruce Godkin and Bruce Clark. Greeters were Laverne and Nita Mc- Clure. Rev. Swan begins a six month appoint- ment to serve the Bluevale Congregation. Their service begins at 11:30 a.m. The Monthly Unified Board meeting Vvas - held Sunday., evening at Bruce and Pam Clarks. . This Sunday, Jan. la the installation of the U.C.W. will take place during the morning worship. Annual meeting Wed. Jan. 23. People Rev. Swan spent a few days of the holidays with friends in Montreal. Torrance Dundas visited over Christmas with his daughter Olene MacLeod and fami- ly in Waterloo. ,. Charles Murray dies Charles flahnilton Murray died suddenly at his residence on the ninth line of Morris Township on Friday, December 21st. He was in his 82nd year. A son of the late . Ale Murray and Catharine MMLay, he is survived by three . brothers, Gordon of Walton; Dave of Wingham and Kenneth of Toronto: Three sisters, Mrs. Norma Larniour of London; Mrs. Earl (Dorothy) Nott of Clinton; Mrs. Glen (Margaret) Haase of Sault Ste. Marie. He was predeceased by brothers Bill Mur- ray and Don Murray and a sister Mrs. Geo. (Grace) Kirkby. Funeral service was held from the M.L. Watt Funeral Home, Brussels on December 27. Rev. Charles A. Swan. officiated. STANDARD RDENEW ECU David Langstaff Ltd. Optician 87 !Main St. South. SF.AFORTII Optometrist's and Ophthalmologist's Prescriptions FWed Promptly SUMMER HOURS: Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Closed Wednesday 81 Saturdays COMPLETE OPTICAL SERVICE 5 27- 1 3 0 3 FRED LAWRENCE Electrical Contractor HOME. FARM AND (:(»'l'11ER(:1A1, WIRING PHONE AUBURN 526-7505 LYLE YOUNGBLUT OII. BURNER SALES & SF;RY'1(:F; Your Oil Heating Contractor 11111TH, ONTARIO PHONE 523-958.5 WARD UPTIGROVE ( tit 1 F:ltF:I) 1(:(:O1 N"F.1'NTS I , N 10'11 EL. ON'1''., 291-3040 GENERAL Gordon Elliott 519-523-4522 —"LIFE R. John 'Elliott 519-523-4323 ELLIOTT INSURANCE BROKERS LTD. INSURANCE IN ALL BRANCHES Established 1910 BLYTH, ONTARIO NOM 1H0 519-523-4481 LIVESTOCK MORTALITY INSURANCE H.T. DALE SEPTIC TA'ik SERV CLINTON PHONE 482-3320 or 527-0284 Robert Worsell Plumbing Heating Sales & Service Box 68 Auburn 526-7597 't 01 \etvs-Fleoi;r l .' Incorporating The Bayfield Bugle The 'Myth Standard WANT ADS WORK 412-34434R2-7741 *BACKHOE EXCAVATION SNOW REMOVAL *SEPTIC INSTALLATIONS *TRENCHING Boekhoe will remain In Blyth for snow removal. Equipped with 2 way radio for fast service. RANDY BABCOCK R.R. 1,Cllnton 519 462-3373 WALDEN PHOTOGRAPHY *Weddtngs *Group Portraits *Portraits *Albums * Frames Geo. Burkholder AUTO BODY COLLISION REI'Al RS n, RF:F INISHING TOW IN(; SERVICE 24 HOURS A DAY 523-9474 BLYTH 523®9212 cal BURKE ELECTRIC L,td. Elertri(Q(f Contractors Appliance Sales & Service to all makes Refrigeration Service Open 6 days a week 37 Years Built byQualify 8 Service Wingham, Ontario 4m August 1983 - plans for downtown area BLYTH - In August 1983, council asked Hill and Borgal, Architects and Planners, to prepare a plan for improvements ' to the. downtown area. The purpose of this plan was to upgrade the landscaping and existing features in the core area. In his report, Nick Hill stated, "Blyth has a character that is worth 'building on. The casual, friendly quality is important. The 40 main street is a typical straight street with one or two storey commercial buildings on each side. Wines, : signs and lights pro- liferate, parking is casual. Closer inspection reveals some beautiful building craftman- ship, as well as care and pride in the building upkeep. There is also some at- trative landscaping and quite a lot of building renovations are in progress. The character of the business area is appealing and attractive. Blyth is Blyth and should re- main Blyth. Too often improvements made in one community are made n other centres, to the extent that they begin to look the same." With this in mind, council set to work. on four projects; the Memorial Hall 'Civic Garden, landscaping, a highway sign and the Queen Street Car Park. Civic Garden A brick sidewalk and park area with ben- ches has been developed at Memorial Hall. Planters for flowers have been set up with the assistance of the Blyth Horticultural Society. Future plans call for a hedge or trellis behind the brick area. Also at Memorial Hall is a Drop -In Centre ot for shoppers who wish to step in from the cold or for those who want to play cards. It is open from 9 a:m.-6 p.m. Landscaping Landscaping along Dinsley Street, in the area of the Blyth Inn has produced a boulevard of trees and shrubs which act as a buffer for the back of the' commercial buildings and parking lot, • H A new sign hasighway been constructed for the south entrance of the village, on land owned by Huron Tractor Ltd. The sign will be set off with a flower garden. Queen Street Car Park Three planters were constructed and decorated with flowers and trees. The planters add a border to the parking lot, and with the benches, provide a resting place for citizens and shoppers. The Horticultural Society has •been responsible for looking after the flowers and shrubs.