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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1993-01-20, Page 3New to the pack Blyth Brownies have increased by 14 this year with the enrollment of these young smiling faces. Back row, from left: Brianne Schultz, Melissa Black, Jenna Taylor, Heather Elliott, Michelle Cook, Nicole Bailey, Tanya Mason, Lindsay Hay. Middle row: Jody Godfrey, Alicia Marshall, Cara Armstrong, Cathy Caldwell, Amanda Bailey, Megan Lee. Council raises dog tag fees TALK TO US ABOUT GUARANTEED DEPOSITS AND INVESTMENT FUNDS WE HAVE A PLAN THAT SUITS YOU GIVE YOUR RRSP A BOOST \1"TLAND ALLEY FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS LTD. Murray Siddall C.L.U. BRUSSELS 453 Turnberry 887-6663 Blyth People Six tables of lost heir were in play at the Blyth Memorial Hall on January 13. Winners were high lady, Gene Snell; high gentlemen,' Graeme McDowell; low lady, Dorothy Daer and low gentleman, Millar Richmond. OA Marlin pp Travel The Square GODERICH 524-7335 1-800-663-9709 In PRICED stock TO specials CLEAR CARPET SALE Save up to 35% on all orders. 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The cost for a male or spayed female would remain at $10, while each addition- al male or spayed female would increase to $15 from $12. An unspayed female is now $20 instead of $12 with the license fee for each additional female doubling to $30. He asked council to make the public aware that as of March 1, there would be a late penalty charge of $15 for anyone who had not yet purchased a dog tag. Mr. Trick also gave council a Blyth council approved two area board budgets at the regular meet- ing of Jan. 13. It was noted Blyth Cemetery staff had taken a zero pay increase. The municipal levy for the 1993 Blyth Union Cemetery board is $11,000 with the Blyth share being 32 percent or $3,520. Total expenditures are budgeted at $16,945. The levy for the Blyth and Dis- trict Fire Area Board remains the same as 1992 being $50,480, which On Sunday, Jan. 17, the congregation of Blyth Christian Reformed Church welcomed into their midst, Rev. Gerrit Heersink and his wife Ieske. Martin Wilts made the introductions and gave a brief history of the couple's past experiences. Rev. Heersink will serve as temporary pastor to the Blyth CRC congregation for approximately five to six months. "Praise Waits For Thee in Zion", was the opening hymn for the morning service with Glenna Buffinga serving as the organist. During the morning service, Carol Reinink and Darleen VanderVeen led the three-year-old Sunday School class. The rest of the children attended class after the report on what he had done to date. Since he was appointed to the position Mr. Trick said he has responded to 12 complaints. Nine dogs had been picked up, five of which were taken home, three to the vet and one returned to the owner, who paid the penalty of $50 which was then turned over to the clerk Helen Grubb. Mr. Trick said he made five or six trips to the village monthly. He also responded to a call at the school when several children had been scratched by a squirrel which had been in the yard. The squirrel was found not to be rabid, but it was a good lesson for the children, Mr. Trick said. Councillors were then asked how they want to handle the situation if an injured dog is picked up. Treat- ment of a sick or injured dog can prove to be costly to the village if they don't have a limit on how far is divided by the municipalities ser- viced by the fire department. Salaries total $28,000, general expenditure is $56,350 and the cap- ital expenditure for bunker suits, hose, radio, overhead insulated doors and an airpack comes to $14,200. The muncipalities have been asked to consider establishing a reserve for the upcoming purchase of a truck in approximately five years. service. The sermon for the morning was based upon 2 Timothy 1: 1-14 with the text 2 Timothy 4 vs. 18. The message title was, "Questions and Answers." Rev. Heersink focused on "Paul" as a model of strong faith and conviction as outlined in Timothy, and other New Testament books. In all of the many trials and sufferings Paul experienced, he held onto his belief in God. In his concluding statements Rev. Heersink suggested that regardless of what comes into our lives we can be confident the Lord will fill our hearts and lives with his grace to conquer sin and to be victorious in our faith. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 1993. PAGE 3. Blyth Legion donates funds to minor sports, swimming By Mary Lou Stewart Blyth Minor Sports and the School Swim Program at Blyth Public School have benefitted from donations made by the Blyth branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. Motions were made at the January meeting to donate $1,000 to Blyth Minor Sports for new goalie equipment. Approximately $1,200 was donated to Blyth Public School to provide swimming lessons at the Vanastra Recreation Centre. Other donations made, supported the Air Cadet League of Canada, Senior Day Care Centre in Wingham and the Town and Country Homemakers in Wingham. New members installed at the December meeting included Michele Long-Sallows and Maryanne Fitzgerald. Glenn Sauve was installed at the January meeting as associate member. For the men, an all-male chili cookoff is being planned for Jan. 30 as a part of upcoming winter events. Council passes bd. budgets CRC gets temporary pastor the treatment will extend. Council's legal responsibility is to look after the dog for three days, then if no one comes the dog can be destroyed, but what if it is hurt or sick, he asked? Did the village want to be responsible for costly operations or treatment? "If it's life and death we have to do what we can for it," said Coun- cillor Robbie Lawrie. Reeve Dave Lee agreed saying that hopefully in such a small place someone would know to whom the dog belonged so they could be con- tacted, but otherwise treatment would extend to making the animal comfortable until the waiting peri- od was over.