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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1989-06-21, Page 3Blyth councillors worry about village’s future under county reform Blyth village councillors showed their concern about the future of the village under a proposal for county reform by voting against several of the recommendations in the report by a provincial legisla­ tive committee. Particularly disturbing to coun­ cillors was the proposal that would see a minimum 4000 population set for any municipality. “The way I see it all the big municipalities are going to agree with the report,” Reeve Albert Wasson said, pointing out it is the small municipalities not the large ones that will lose out. Councillor Dave Lee wondered who would look after municipal services if Blyth were forced into Margaret Kai plays for last service The Father’s Day Service at Blyth United Church opened Sun­ day, with a singsong led by Cheryl Cronin and Margaret Kai. Greeters were Harold Campbell Blyth People Visitors on Father’s Day with Bert and Dorothy Daer were Peter and Isabel Campbell and family, RR 4, Wingham; Edward and Nancy Daer and family of Wing­ ham; Jerry and Marilyn Frieburger and family of RR 4, Wingham; Alex and Carolyn Henderson of Blue­ vale; Ken Daer and Dori Lynn of Clinton; Lome and June Daer and family of New Hamburg; Fred and Laura Lawrence and family of Dresdan; Janice Daer and friend of London; Ross and Evelyn Daer and Julie of Auburn. They all helped to celebrate Father’s Day and Bert and Dorothy’s birthdays. The most recent Blyth residents are Ted and Marjorie Matthews, who are living at 311 Hamilton Street in their new home purchased from Ron and Doreen Ritchie. The Matthews moved here just two weeks ago from Kitchener where they have resided for 20 years. Ted, Program Co-ordinator, teaches Electricity to Electric Ap­ prentices at the Doon Campus of Conestoga College. The Matthews claim England as their native country. They lived in Australia for over 20 years; so when one chats with this graciously joining with other municipalities to come up with the minimum 4000 population. “The townships don’t want us”, Reeve Wasson said. “And we don’t want them,” Councillor Lee replied. “It’s simply going to come down to votes,” Reeve Wasson said. “It seems logical to believe you’re going to get looked after by larger municipalities.” In such a case he wondered how much the concerns of people in a smaller municipality like Blyth would be heard. “Small municipalities won’t have a chance (of good service)”, Councillor Dave Medd said. “A lot of good things about small munici­ palities are going to be lost.” Councillors went over the pro­ and Nancy Pawitch. Ushers were Debbie Craig, Joan Caldwell, Dav­ id Marshall and Fred DeBoer. Guest speaker was Rev. Donald Snell, Drayton Valley, Alberta. His mannered couple, one easily de­ tects an accet charmingly different. Ted and Marjorie Matthews are delighted with their choice of location and our village’s tranquil atmosphere. This community extends to its most recent residents a sincere welcome, and hopes they will enjoy village life among us for many years. Guests at the home of Russell and Marion Cook, Morris St., are three employees of the Summer Festival: Robert Clinton of Edmon­ ton, who created “Mail Order Bride”; John McQuire, electrician; and Garrison Chrisjohn, actor, who playes “Orval Currie” in a hit production in “Perils of Perse­ phone.” When Russell and Marion leave shortly for holidays, these gentle­ men will be in full charge of the Cook home for the remainder of the summer. This same Cook home is used once a week by a Bible Study group for most of the year, disbanding only for the summer, this year on .June 14, when the members, following the study, socialized at a delicious pot luck dinner. Mac and Brenda Brooks are proud to announce their son, Brent, has successfully completed his Apprenticeship & Tradesmen’s Examination. He is presently em­ ployed with Blyth Construction. Rev. and Mrs. Donald Snell of Drayton Valley, Alberta visited with Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Snell Saturday and Sunday. posed response from the County of Huron to the proposals and voted to support the county’s proposals. These include opposition to the provision that all municipalities have at least 4000 population (the county would give county the right to set its own minimum size). The county also rejects the proposal that the number of mem­ bers on county council be reduced to 20 (from a current 31). The county wants the province not to put any legislation in place governing county reform until all counties have carried out a restruc­ turing study. It also rejects the use of provincial grants to force amal­ gamation where counties don’t want any part of it. wife Shirley sang a beautiful solo “People Need the Lord”. Another musical number entitled “Great and Marvellous are Thy works” was presented by the men’s choir. Rev. Snell brought out many concerns about our present times in his message. In Timothy 2 it says: “Men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemas, disobedient to parents unthankful, unholy.” He said the god of our 20th century is not the God of the Bible. The world has fuzzy images of God and our God is only as big as we want Him to be. We, as a Christian Church, must speak out boldly for God, to have the courage and commitment to stand up for what we believe. We all need to open our eyes to the majesty, love and grace of our Heavenly Father. He emphasized the verses “There is one God, one Faith, one Baptism and he warned us to beware of substitutes. Remember the devil is powerful but God is all powerful, the devil is mighty but God is almighty.” He expressed a deep concern that the world is sowing terrifying seeds and it is in need of a revival a turning from sin. His words of comfort through difficult times were that God does not always spare us from fury but He is always with us. He is alway there. He is only a prayer away. Rev. Snell had a special word concerning the importance of fath­ ers in the home, how we should give thanks and honour to them but more important we should always worship and serve our Heavenly Father. This was the last Sunday for Margaret Kai, church organist and she and her husband Don along with Rev. and Mrs. Snell greeted the congregation following the service. Go for it “I want itall mom” is what Katie Besworth seems to be saying to her mom, Michelle Fisk at the Penny Sale which was held on June 15 at the Blyth Legion Hall by the Blyth Legion Ladies Auxiliary. The ladies sold three tickets for a dollar and the draw was on Saturday. The money raised at the sale was for community work. PRIDE increases budget Continued from page 1 under the PRIDE program with another $3,000 set aside for ad­ ministration of the PRIDE pro­ gram. The planning and zoning expen­ ses have jumped from $634 to Blyth Summer Recreation ’89 Hey kids & parents... summer’s here again! The Blyth Summer Recreation Programme will start July 4,1989. REGISTRATION will be held Monday, June26and Tuesday, June27 from 6:00to8:30p.m.atthe Blyth Arena Cost: $30/Child, $35/Family Non-Residents of AGES: Ankle Biters - 4 - 6 Rug Rats -7-9 Yard Apes - 10 - up for more information call; Michelle Cronin Sandra Howson 523-4223 523-9454 Krista Lawrie 523-4525 $5,000 with the costs of preparing and circulating the village zoning bylaw. The budget will leave the village with $124,500 in various reserve funds (savings set aside for future projects), down from $164,215 last year. __ Blyth: $40/Child, $45/Family You can also register at Clerk's Office during regular business hours. CLEARANCE PRICESON ALL REMAINING STOCK APPOINTMENTSCAN BEARRANGED. WARRANTY REPAIRS All Phillips or Magnavox will be handled by Pete’s TV in Clinton or Phillips shop of your choice. Seimitsu will be handled by Poplar Lane behind Bowes. OUT-OF-WARRANTY REPAIRS To Pete’s TV, Clinton or repair shop of your choice.