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The Citizen, 1987-03-18, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 1987. Blyth Council notes Blyth happy to co-operate with film makers Blyth council was happy to agree to the use of municipal facilities like the ball diamond for the shooting of the feature film ‘‘Blue City Slammers’’ this May and June. Councillor Bill Howson reported that the Blyth and District Community Centre Board had dealt with the req uest for use of the ball diamond and had agreed to Letters to the editor charge the normal rental rate for a three-day tournament. The film’s producers seemed happy with the $100 rental cost, he said. Reeve Albert Wasson said the film “seemslike a very positive thing in my mind”. ***** Reeve Wasson asked councillors to keep an eye on the streets as the frost starts coming out this spring to see the effect of good drainage versus poor drainage in the heaving and cracking of pavement. “In my opinion there should be more emphasis on drainage.”***** Council will consider a three- year lease for the “Popp proper­ ty”, east of the Blyth-Hullett landfill site because the farmer who had been renting the land for cash crops has no interest in renting again this year. The longer-term lease would allow an interested party to turn the land into pasture and get a return on his investment. Councillor Bill How- son suggested such an arrange- Writers unhappy with appointment THE EDITOR: An open letter to our Fellow Residents of Blyth: It would appear that a new member has been selected for our Village Council. This, in itself, is not an unusual event as many council members in various cities, towns and villages across Canada find that they cannot fulfill their term and have to resign for various reasons. The unusual event in this case may have been the manner in which the member was picked. It would be interesting to know the answers to the following questions: 1) Did the member know she would be picked prior to the meeting of Council on March 10th? 2) If so, why were the other two applicants not given the same consideration, and told by Council priortoMarch 10th they had not been picked. 3) Did the other two applicants receive proper consideration by members of Council as to qualifica­ tions? We believe our new member of Council will do an excellent job and we wish her the very best in her endeavours. Perhaps her first priority should be to make sure that all business of Council is made publicand dealt with atCouncil meetings rather than on the street of at social events, if in fact, that is where some of the business is beingdealtwithatpresent. Our Village seems to have had its share of bad publicity and it should be the goal of each member of Council to make sure there is no room for further insinuations. We are putting our trust in Council to make sure that no taxpayer in the Village of Blyth will have any reason to believe that every person in the Village is not being treated equally. For our part, we, as taxpayers, should take more interest in Council activities by attending more meetings and making more enquiries so that Council will know we do care. Some Interested taxpayers In Blyth. Writer supports charged farmer THE EDITOR: I wish to comment on the unfair prosecution of Hilbert Van Ankum by the Kitchener-Waterloo Hu­ mane Society with regard to Georgina, the mule. I cannot imagine Hilbert Van Ankum ever mistreating or neglec­ ting any animal on his farm, be it cattle, pigs, dogs, cats or mules. On the contrary, his farm animals receivethe very bestof care and consequently are quiet and conten­ ted. They show a bloom of good health which can only be the result of superior care. Anyone who knows me is aware that I abhor any Recreation changes Continued from page 3 facilities share the village’s grant for recreation. Councillor William Howson said that the main concern is that the new structure allow the arena board to function as a completely separate body. Councillor Bill Manning sugges­ ted those forming the new recrea­ tion committee might want to look at agreements in some of the other municipalities in the county. In other recreation business, Councillor Howson warned his colleagues that they could expect a stiff jolt when the recreation levy for the year is issued by the community centre board. He said the board would try to have it« budgetestablishedby April L>ut that the levy is likely to be at least double what it was last year. Last year’s total levy to all municipali­ ties was $12,000. There is a deficit now of $900,000 he said and he warned, maintenance at the arena is not going to get any cheaper. Councillor Lloyd Sippel, the second council representative on the board, said the representatives of the other municipalities involv­ ed had been warned to expect the hike as well. Horticultural meeting sign of an animal not receiving optimum care. On several occasions I have spent time at the Van Ankum farm taking pictures of his animals for advertising purposes. Hilbert and I would walk out into his fields and his cattle would voluntarily come to him. He could walk up to any i cattlebeast, even a cow with a calf. I have even photographed his bulls running loose in the barnyard and because of Hilbert’s special ways with his animals I have felt safe. I have often commented to other people about the quiet way Hilbert can handle his animals. I am frightened and angry when I see people like the Van Ankums facing a court case as a result of shipping a culled animal. I am sending a cheque to the Van Ankum’s to help, in a small way, with their legal expenses. ment might be fine as long as there was an escape clause that would allow the village to use the land for another use if necessary by covering the seeding and fencing costs of the tenant. Council will investigate further with the pro­ spective tenant before making a final decision.***** Blyth council agreed to pay a $35 membership to the Ontario Shade Tree Council on recommendation of its resident tree expert, Council­ lor Bill Manning. He suggested the group is relatively new and membership mighthave “some spinoff benefits.” In other tree business, the councillor said it is expected 20-25 shade trees will be planted in the village this spring. There are about seven unfilled requests from last year as well as two requests that have already come in this year.***** After the regular council meet­ ing, council went into closed-ses­ sion to consider the 24 applications for the position of assistant to the village roads foreman. Phone John Nixon 887-9417 agent for WEST WAWANOSH MUTUAL INS. CO. Farm, Residential, Auto, Commercial & Lability “When you become a policy holder, you become a share holder” Head office - Dungannon Continued from page 2 everyone was to answer the roll call by wearing something green. Mrs. Jane White and Mrs. Florence McArter were chosen as delegates to the District Annual in Seaforth on April 4 and eight others expressed their intention to at­ tend. Mrs. Jane White will take the place of Mrs. Ila McLarty who asked to be relieved of her position as society representative. The door prize was won by Mrs. Florence McArter. 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