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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1993-05-19, Page 1 The North Huron itizen Vol. 9 No.20 Wednesday, May 19, 1993 600 GST included Close call Members of the Brussels volunteer fire department responded to a call just a little before 5 p.m., May 12, when this northbound truck struck a hydro pole on the west side of Turnberry Street south, before coming to a stop just a few short feet from the former Callander Nursing Home's front porch. The man's identity, condition and cause of accident were not available at press time as the investigating officer's report had not yet been completed. Blyth agrees to pay a share of drain Achievement Blyth youth gets scholarship to prestigious school See page 3 Community Blyth students pitch-in for the environment See page 6 Special 1993 Visitors' Guide to Huron County See inside Entertainment', Feet are tapping for Blyth's Many Hands See page 19 Blyth prepares for by-election It looks as if it will be at least two months before the two vacan- cies on Blyth council will be filled. Prior to passing a by-law to hold a by-election council was informed by Clerk Administrator Helen Grubb of the procedure. Nomina- tion day must be done within 60 days of the by-law. The assessment office then sends the list of eligible voters to the municipal office where any known changes are made. It is then posted for at least 15 days prior to the nomination day so the public can check to see their names are on the list or that there are no further changes to be made. Polling day must be held 28 days after nomination day. Councillor Steve Sparling expressed some concern over the time restrictions and asked that the they try to schedule it to the mini- mum amount of time possible. Ms Grubb noted that the only flexibility allowed by the procedure is the 60 day limitation. "We can try to creep it up a bit, but time must be allowed for the other work that needs to be done, such as get- ting the list from the assessment office and having it printed," she said. Ms Grubb also said the procedure recommends that as many people involved in the previous election be used as possible as there is no train- M MeArter new Fire Chief Brussels' former Assistant Fire Chief, Murray McArter, has been promoted to Fire Chief. The 43-year-old Brussels man and arena manager volunteered for the position after former fire chief, Howard Bernard, retired after 35 years with the department, 11 as chief. Mr. McArter said when Chief Bernard asked him if he'd like the position, he decided to take it to "be a part of the community." He admits it will be a challenging opportunity. "It will be tough to follow in Howard's footsteps," he said "He_ was a good chief and I was sorry to see him go." The position of fire chief is a vol- unteer position in Brussels. Duties of the position include responsibili- ty for the 14 volunteer firefighters, attending chief meetings and inspections. Mr. McArter's promotion left the position of assistant fire chief vacant so the department held an election to fill it. Don Crawford was chosen as the new assistant. MURRAY MCARTER ing for by-elections. The three remaining candidates from the previous election have all refused to fill the vacanices left by the resignations of Robbie Lawrie and Doug Scrimgeour. Taking a share of the responsibil- ity, Blyth councillors voted to pay a seventh of the costs to connect a subservice drainage tile to the buried catch basin on Hamilton St. After some discussions with four The 1993 Blyth Festival Summer Season kicks off on June 8 with the opening of a project that has been two years in development — the theatrical spectacle of Many Hands, the Blyth and District Community Play. Colleen Curran's Ceili House opens the main stage on June 25, and marks the return of one of Blyth's best loved writers. On July 2 the warm and often humorous drama Safe Haven by Nova Scotia playwright Mary- Colin Chisholm opens. John Roby, composer for Girls in the Gang and Dreamland returns as writer/composer of Old Man's Band a vibrant blend of dixieland and rock 'n roll. In Blyth's Garage Theatre, Aug. 17, Rosalind Goldsmith's political thriller Web brings to the stage a Hamilton St. residents, council agreed to pay $285 towards the estimated cost, in addition to pay- ing the labour costs to have village employees on site to find the catch work based on a piece originally commissioned for CBC radio drama. Raymond Storey's Glorious 12th, the critically acclaimed hit of the 1992 season returns on Aug. 27 and will be Blyth's 1993 touring show throughout September and October, and goes to Alberta Theatre Projects in March for a month long 11111 "This Festival reflects the thoughts and feelings of wonderful Canadian playwrights," says Artistic Director Peter Smith. "These thoughts are translated by artists from coast to coast to an audience who then share the experience. The summer of '93 has already started and the excitement that swirls continues to inspire all who come in contact. It is going to be great!" basin and for hook up. Reeve Dave Lee cautioned coun- cil about the precedent council might set. "I'm well aware we could set a precedent," said Councillor Steve Sparling, "But council has taken the position to assume responsibili- ty in some proportion if the village has made a mistake. The problem apparently began after the road was built up and property development continued on the street, which has caused surface water problems to intensify. Resi- dents are concerned by the depth of the water which gathers on George Szarek's Lot 14 property as it poses a danger to small children in the area. After approaching council with these concerns some months ago, the six householders affected were asked to come up with a proposal for a way to solve the problem and present it. In requesting some assistance from the village to pay the estimat- ed repair costs of $2,000, Darryl Chalmers said that when the road was built up there should have been future consideration given to catch basins. Dan Bailey said that he and Bill Burkholder had lived on the street with out any problem prior to fur- ther development. "Now we do. We've done nothing, but we'll have to pay." "I'm sure that between six houses we pay enough taxes that we should be able to get some help," said Mr. Chalmers. Prior to making the motion to take a share of the responsiblitv Councillor Sparling said, "The neighbours did what we encour- aged them to do. They came up with a solution and a proposal." Hours change for holiday Summer unofficially begins this weekend with the Victoria Day holiday. In recognition of the holiday Monday, hours and deadlines at The Citizen will change slightly. While the Blyth office will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with deadline for editorial and adver- tising at 4 as usual, the Brussels office will be open from noon to 2 p.m. Fest. kicks off season June 8