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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2015-12-03, Page 14PAGE 14. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2015. Review refers recreation, day care to committee After completing its second service delivery review in three years, Huron East Council has referred a handful of issues – council composition, the Vanastra Day Care and Recreation – to the municipality’s Administration Committee. After reviewing a number of the municipality’s departments at council’s previous two meetings in October and November, Chief Administrative Officer Brad Knight presented a summary of the meetings, including comments made by councillors throughout the process, at council’s Nov. 17 meeting. While councillors found they were mostly pleased with how the municipality was being run – as well as where Huron East stood in comparison to its neighbours in terms of cost and value for taxes – the three aforementioned departments, in council’s opinion, warranted further discussion. In general discussion surrounding the composition of council, councillors felt that Huron East’s political structure could operate with as few as seven members – one councillor from each of the five wards and one mayor and one deputy-mayor, both elected at large – but that if a decision were to be made, that it should take into account the public’s thoughts on the matter. While council was not aware of any significant concerns from the public in regards to how council is run or the costs associated with council, there was also discussion surrounding shifting Huron East’s ward boundaries, or eliminating the wards altogether. Knight noted that council composition was reviewed in 2012 and it was decided that it should remain status quo, but that it should TOY CLEARANCE SALE www.mcgavinequip.com519-887-6365 SAVE UP TO 50% Just in time for Christmas! 406 Mill Street, Blyth 519-523-4793 Spa parties for all occasions. Relax and party at the spa! 20% off all Laser Hair Removal and Teeth Whitening Packages until Dec. 31/15 Shellac Manicures Pedicures Facials Waxing RMT Massage Hot Stone Massage Reflexology Eyelash Extensions Laser Hair Removal Teeth Whitening Ion Cleansing Eyelash and Brow Tinting Permanent Makeup Hair Care Indian Head Massage Check out our website for a complete list of services and packages Gift Certificates Available Online & In-store www.spaessentialsblyth.com BOOKS MAKE GREAT GIFTS! “In Search of Yesterday” “Yesterday... the Search Continues” and just released All books $23.95 + GST...available at The Citizen in Brussels and Blyth Also from author 519-357-9062 or email turner.det@gmail.com NE W Warm-hearted stories for cold winter nights! Three books from short-story writer David Turner...each containing dozens of narratives depicting a simpler time when one-room schools, 100 acre farms, steel rails and small town main streets formed Ontario’s rural fabric. “Yesterday’s Moments... Today’s Memories” Have a safe and happy holiday RADAR AUTO PARTS "You will find it at CARQUEST" 235 Turnberry St., BRUSSELS 519-887-9661 20 King St., CLINTON 519-482-3445 3878 Wellington St., MITCHELL 519-348-8485 Three locations to serve you better For all your automotive and sleigh needs, see the friendly folks at Radar for your Christmas gift ideas. • Hand Tools • Power Tools and more!           BOX OFFICE: 519.523.9300 | 1.877.862.5984 | BLYTHFESTIVAL.COM Adventure Pass $100 (Preferred) $90 (Regular) Our full season pass. One ticket to each mainstage show. Four tickets total. Flex Pass $110 (Preferred) $100 (Regular) $50 (Youth)                 Gift Pass $60       Bonanza Pass $97     Buy before Dec. 24 and SAVE up to 31% over single ticket prices!                                                                                                                         . Four tickets total. each mainstage show Our full season pass. One ticket to (Regular)$90(Preferred)$100 asse PenturAdv X OFFICE: 519.523.9300 | 1.877.862.5984 | BLBO Buy before Dec. 24 and SA       ass $60Gift P                           (Regular)$100(Preferred)10 $1 assx PleF . Four tickets total. Our full season pass. One ticket to (Regular) YTHFESTIVX OFFICE: 519.523.9300 | 1.877.862.5984 | BL VE up to 31% over single ticket prices!Buy before Dec. 24 and SA    ass $97Bonanza P                            outh)(YYo$50(Regular) AL.COMHFESTIVVA VE up to 31% over single ticket prices!   Holiday Gift Guide By Shawn Loughlin The Citizen Continued on page 15