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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2018-07-12, Page 1INSIDE THIS WEEK: TOURS - Pg. 3 Blyth youth officially launches bike tours MILESTONE - Pg. 12 Local marks 80th birthday in the skies DANT - Pg. 14 Wingham dam could cost $10 million to rehabilitate Publications Mail Agreement No. 40050141 Return Undeliverable Items to North Huron Publishing Company Inc., P.O. Box 152, BRUSSELS, ON NOG 1H0 Citiz Volume 34 No. 28 $1.25 GST included Serving the communities of Blyth and Brussels and northern Huron County Thursday, July 12, 2018 Eyes on the ball While the fields may be dry, hot and brown thanks to a complete lack of rain in recent weeks, that hasn't stopped locals from taking to them for baseball and soccer and everything in between. Perhaps it's memories of cold, snowy conditions not that long ago that have been motivating residents to be outside as much as they can. On Wednesday night it was at the Sparling Fields just south of Blyth that the local U18 Girls took on their counterparts from Goderich. Unfortunately for the home team, the visitors put five goals past Blyth's goalkeeper while the Goderich goalkeeper kept a clean sheet for a 5-0 shutout, handing Blyth the loss. The team is still in search of its first win this season. (Denny Scott photo) Municipal election continues to take shape By Shawn Loughlin The Citizen With municipal election nominations set to close in the coming weeks, several locals have been putting their names forward for local council positions. In Huron East, Zoey Onn has joined incumbents David Blaney and John Lowe running for two councillors positions up for grabs in the Brussels Ward of Huron East. Bernie MacLellan has filed to become the municipality's mayor once again. Current Deputy -Mayor Joe Steffler is running to be a Seaforth councillor. Huron East Council recently eliminated the at -large deputy -mayor position and decided, after the election, to promote one of the councillors to the position. Current Tuckersmith Councillor Ray Chartrand and McKillop Councillor Brenda Dalton have both filed for their positions for another term. This is in addition to newcomer Curtis McKinnon, who has filed to run as a councillor in the Grey Ward. Incumbent Seaforth Councillor Bob Fisher is also looking to fill his position once again. In Morris-Turnberry, current Councillor Jamie Heifer has put his name forward in hopes of becoming the municipality's next mayor. At council's June 5 meeting, Mayor Paul Gowing announced that he would not be running for re- election, after two terms as mayor and several years as a councillor before that. Incumbent Councillors Dorothy Kelly, Jim Nelemans and Sharen Zinn have all filed for councillor Continued on page 10 Blyth member needed By Shawn Loughlin The Citizen Former Blyth Ward Councillor Bill Knott's resignation has left North Huron Council scrambling for a replacement. Typically, with a resignation so close to the election, a seat can be left open, however Knott's resignation came 22 days before that 90 -day window opened, meaning council needs to select a replacement for the final four months of the term. Reeve Neil Vincent explained during council's Monday night meeting that while it was mandated a replacement be found, the method through which council can do so is left undefined. Working towards a resolution, Vincent had contacted an individual who he thought would be ideal to fill the position. Vincent said that, through selecting an individual, council could save the time and cost of a by- election or a lengthy interview process. The individual, who wished to remain anonymous until council was ready to pass a motion making their appointment official, has significant experience in municipal politics, according to Vincent. The person also is a Blyth resident who has no intention of running in the coming election. Vincent said he would identify the individual during the closed -to -the - public session at the end of Monday night's meeting. While Deputy -Reeve James Campbell had asked how to proceed with the selection (a process that would take two more meetings, or six weeks, to come to fruition), Wingham Ward representative Continued on page 6 There are so many people out there who do so much to improve their community. This is your opportunity to show your appreciation for all they do. 33rd Annual Citizen of the Year Award Nominations are closing soon See Page 7 for more details info@northhuron.on.ca Fax: 519-523-9140 Box 429, Blyth, ON NOM 1H0 or Box 152 Brussels, ON NOG 1H0