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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1989-04-19, Page 110 years of helping Day Centre marks anniversary See page 5 Just missed Overloads lose provincial title in overtime See page 17 Sharp wit Needles' experiences put to work on stage See page 26 VOL. 5 NO. 16 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 1989. Biyth council boosts salaries Bylaws setting salaries for Biyth village councillors and their key employees were approved at the council's April 12 meeting. Reeve Albert Wasson will re­ ceive $2,000 a year (up from $1,700) and the four councillors will receive $1,400 per year, (up from $1,080). For out-of-town meetings the councillors will be paid $80 per day or $50 per half day. For special and committee meetings council­ lors will receive $45 (if there are two or more meetings in one evening there will be a blanket charge of $50). The council mem­ bers will receive travel payments of 25 cents per km. for car travel. Clerk-treasurer Helen Grubb will receive a salary of $28,665 in the coming year (up from $27,300) plus OHIP and the Municipal Employ­ ees Group Life and Health insur­ ance plan, a $500 car allowance and 25 cents per km. For meetings other than regular council and PUC meetings, finance committee meet­ ings or wage meetings she will receive payment at the same rate as the councillors. John Rinn who was appointed public works foreman in a separate by-law passed by council, will receive $9.80 per hour (up from $9.30) with OHIP and the munici­ pal employees package. After suc­ cessful completion of the first T. J. Mahoney Road Course he will receive a raise to $10.20 per hour. Mervin Ritchie, Public Utilities Commission Foreman will receive $10.50 per hour (up from $10) plus the same health and life insurance as the other employees. He will receive four weeks of holidays compared to two weeks for the others. The secretary in the village office, Julie Young will be reclassi- Continued on page 3 Yes, April had more snow than January Unless you spent this past winter hibernating, you are aware that it has been somewhat unseasonable and unpredictable. With last week’s surprise snowfall it would seem that spring promises to be much the same way. Local weatherman, Boyd Taylor of RR 3, Walton, has recorded a total of 50.5 centimetres of snow in April thus far. For the entire month of January there was only 36.5 centimetres recorded, however there was 34.5 millimetres of rainfall measured that month. Mr. Taylor says that on January 23, the ground was bare with only traces of A record of distinction was rewarded Wednesday when Jessie Engel was awarded a plaque for having served in the Majestic Women’s Institute. Actually , the Grey Twp. resident said, she’s served 45 years but a spokesperson for the Majestic Women’s Institute said the Institute only has pins for honours for up to 40 years. Kathy Bridge, district director, made the presentation. snow along the roads and farm buildings. Our major storm this year was February 8, when overnight 46 centimetres of snowfall combined with strong south-west winds forc­ ed the closure of area roads. The temperature fell to -14 degrees. Yet by the end of the month only an estimated 30 cm. of snow was on the ground. In March the total accumula­ tion of snowfall over the month was reported by Mr. Taylor was 22.5 centimetres. There was 35.5 milli­ metres of rain and as the previous month by March 26 there was no snow. For April, it would seem winter has decided to give us its leftovers. On the seventh 2.5 centimetres started things off, then two days later another 3.5 centimetres fell. The following day at 7 a.m., 13.5 centimetres was recorded and by the same time that evening there was another one centimetre added to that. By the end of the 11th, five more centimeters had fallen. The heaviest accmulation arrived on the 12th with twelve centimeters re­ corded in the morning and another 14 centimeters falling throughout the night from 7 p.m. until 7 a.m. 45 CENTS the next day. While we may not be prepared for this type of weather now, we should try to consider esthetics; nature needs the water. The ground was drying out too quickly and would make planting in the spring difficult. Also Canadian winters have never been boring and early spring tends to have its share of surprises, wo we should be adaptable. For those of you who put your winter coats and boots away ear­ lier, perhaps you could wait a little longer this time, though we don’t want to ask for trouble. Blyth's PRIDE plans get okay Approval of John Eakins, Mini­ ster of Municipal Affairs has been given to Blyth’s Pride plans and action will be taken to get the plans for the first year of the three-year project underway at once. Biyth village councillors decided Wednesday night to set up a meeting with all the local groups that are involved in the project on April 27. Earlier the village had received notice that it would be receiving a $150,000 from the provincial government to be matched by local funds, subject to final approval of the plans. At a public meeting in February councillors agreed to take in the plans of several local groups as part of the project. Major items include the upgrading of the Rad­ ford ball diamond with new lights, bleachers, fencing and landscaping to be done. Lions Park will also receive part of the money for improvements to the wading pool, picnic shelter, fencing and play­ ground equpiment. There will be an enlargement to the Biyth and District Community Centre kit­ chen, including the installation of a dishwasher. There will be new bleachers and camping facilities at the fairgrounds. The village will be installing a new entrance sign at the north end of town and making improvements to main street water and electrical services. Helen Grubb, village clerk-trea­ surer pointed out that there had to be some way of co-ordinating all the local activities. What can be done this year and what must wait for future years? Will the work be done under a committee of council? Who will be the co-ordinators. The project is spread out over so many areas, she said. Councillor Dave Lee suggested there should be a meeting as soon as possible to see who will be the liason person with each group. Everybody should be brought to­ gether in a group “so everybody hears the same story’’, he said. People rush to help homeless Auburn family The April 11 fire that destroyed the home of Don and Marie Young and their four children at RR 3, Auburn is believed to have started in the basement and come up through the kitchen according to Biyth Fire Chief Paul Josling. The cause of the blaze has not yet been officially determined. Firemen were called to the scene at approximately 10:15 but the house was fully involved by that point. With help from the Goderich tanker for drawing water, firefight­ ers determinedly battled the blaze for five hours. No one was home at the time of the fire. Both Mr. and Mrs. Young were at work while the children were all in school. Donations have been pouring in from the community and there are several places including Auburn United Church where contributions of clothing or furniture may be dropped off.