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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1993-04-07, Page 25Cardwell- Construction • residential & agricultural structures • framing • siding • drywall • roofing & trim Estimates & Prints KEN PENNINGTON'S • r ti Music for all occasions. D. J. SERVICE CALL (519) 887-6069 FARM HOME COMMERCIAL Home, Farm & Commercial Wiring Wireless Home Security Systems Over 18 Years Experience \...F.1.R. #1, Walton 887-9387 For a free catalogue, call: UNICEF Canada 1-800-567-4483 unite' United Nations Children's Fund THE FOUNDATION TO PROMOTE LITERACY IN CANADA. Dignbution of thos message was made possible by the Canadtan Advertfung Foundation THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 1993. PAGE 25. 20 people turn out to first BIG meeting There were plenty of ideas on the future of Blyth discussed at the first meeting of the Blyth Idea Group (BIG) held at the Bainton Art Gallery at Memorial Hall on March 31. BIG is an informal gathering of people from Blyth and area inter- ested in promoting development in the village and surrounding area. The group at the first meeting included local business leaders, Due to lack of funding, the Nurs- ing Assistant School at Wingham and District Hospital may close. The hospital received word last week that the Ministry of Health will no longer fund hospital-based nursing assistant schools. Consequently, the school will have no funds to operate the pro- gram and administrators will be forced to look at closing it. The government had been granting the hospital approximately $120,000 annually with the hospital covering the remaining $20,000 cost to offer the program. The issue was discussed at the hospital's board meeting March 26 and it was decided the board would appeal to the Ministry of Health for an extension of the funding. County Science Fair, April 14 The Huron County Science Fair will be held April 14 at the Knights of Columbus Hall at 390 Parsons Court, Goderich. The competition will feature ele- mentary and secondary students from Grade 7 to OAC from both the Huron Public and Huron-Perth Roman Catholic School Boards. Judging will last from 10:30 a.m to 3:00 p.m. to be followed by ; presentation of certificates, an °per house and the awards presentation:. (about 6:30 p.m.). farmers, long-time residents and people who had retired into the community in recent years. With Keith Roulston, publisher of The Citizen acting as facilitator for the evening, the group looked at what is missing in the community, what are future trends that may affect the community, what the strengths of the community are, and how these strengths can be built on. The group identified such things as a dentist, beer store, car wash, Students who had applied to the nursing program will be redirected to other programs operated by the Ministry of Colleges and Universi- ties, such as Fanshawe College in London and Conestoga College in Kitchener. The program had just celebrated its 50th anniversary last year. new car dealer, laundromat, farm- ers market and motel accommoda- tion as facilities Blyth needed. Members complained, however, that rigid planning restrictions defeat many attempt to promote growth in the community. Increas- ing regulations by provincial and federal branches of government were also criticized. The group was split into sub- committees to deal with interests such as small business, farming and industries; health and social ser- vices; tourism and culture; and finance and initiatives. Each group discussed its area of concerns for 40 minutes then brought a report to the whole meeting. Members of the small business and industries group came up with ideas such as a farmers/flea market, an annual trade show, a medical building and a thrift store but noted that Blyth is handicapped by a lack of vacant buildings to make it eco- nomical to start up a new business. The planning act also inhibits busi- nesses from starting, they said. The health and social services group thought it was perhaps time to try again to get a dentist for Blyth. An attempt years ago failed but perhaps conditions had changed, members of the commit- tee said. They also felt services we have from the new pharmacy to Wheels Away should be supported more and wondered about a distress hot-line for seniors. The tourism and culture group felt there was an opportunity to develop the Blyth Brook river bank as an attraction and felt there was a need for more attractions, such as antique shops, consignment craft shops, a beer store, art in the park and more formal dining facilities to try to get tourists to spend more time in the village when they are visiting the Festival or the mills. The art gallery could be utilized more and the theatre season could be lengthened, committee members felt. Those present decided another meeting should be held of everyone involved, with committees set up at that time which would work on specific projects. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 28'at 7:30 p.m. at the play development centre (upstairs at the rear of the Blyth administrative offices, also the outer room of the Masonic Lodge). Anyone interested in helping pro- mote development in Blyth and area is welcome to attend, Mr. Roulston said. No funds for RNA school HURON COUNTY DISTRICT HEALTH COUNCIL STEERING COMMITTEE FOCUS GROUPS sponsored by the Huron Community Services Network Join in! April 22, 1993 at 7:30 p.m. Old Town Hall, Upper Level 322 Main Street South, Exeter FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, please call Sharon Allison at 235-2831. HURON COUNTY - DISTRICT HEALTH COUNCIL STEERING COMMITTEE FOCUS GROUPS sponsored by the Huron Community Services Network Join in! April 15, 1993 at 7:30 p.m. Seaforth Public School Gymnasium Market Street, Seaforth An opportunity to discuss the health planning process in Huron County. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION please call Yvonne Kitchen at 527-1650.