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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1993-07-07, Page 3A great week ahead Three Blyth Scouts will have a trip to remember when they travel to Alberta for the North American Scout Jamboree. The scouts did a lot of fundraising to be able to attend the one week jamboree which begins July 10. Blyth council presented the scouts with packets of information and pins. Reeve Dave Lee, second from left, made the presentations on June 29. The lucky scouts are Shawn Clark, center, Chris Knox, second from right, and Jeff Johnston, right. Travelling with the boys is their scout leader Lavern Clark. Golden couple John and Viola Sanderson celebrated 50 golden years of marriage with family and friends who gathered at the couple's Hullett Twp. residence on Saturday. Sandersons celebrate 50 years of marriage NOTICE VILLAGE OF BLYTH REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGS Village of Blyth Council deem Regular Council Meetings of July 14th, and July 27th, rescheduled to Monday, July 19, 1993 7:30 p.m. in Blyth Council Chambers. Helen R. Grubb, AMCT Clerk DOG-GONE-IT A NO TAX SALE Wednesday July 7, Thursday July 8 only at ,—, RISTMAS COUNTRY ,, N Flowers & Gifts 523-4029 Blyth le .Blyth ,4 Pay no taxes on all regular priced merchandise storewide. Welcome Bluewater Kennel Club While in town be sure to check out our large selection of gifts (2 levels) silk and fresh flowers, full line of wicker furniture, Christmas accessories and much more. Yes we have various cast iron doggie doorstops • Scotch terrier • Dalmations • dachshunds etc. Blyth 523-4820 BLYTHE BROOKE ORCHARDS "Working with the gifts of nature" NOW OPEN Pick your own STRAWBERRIES or Reddi-Picked Drip Irrigated for size & quality One mile west of Blyth on County Road 25 For more information call 523-9338 Clinton Community Credit Union Limited • Chequing- 3% Interest paid semi-annually • Daily Interest - paid monthly - NOT tiered • Term Deposits - 30 day - 5 YR. high rate Investment • RRSP & RRIF: EACH plan individually insured to $60,000.00 • Share/Savings: Life Insured up to $2,000.00 if eligible • Safety Deposit Boxes: $15.00 Small $30.00 Large 48 Ontario Street 118 Main Street CLINTON EXETER Phone: 482-3467 Phone: 235-0640 A gathering of some 60 people were on hand to help Viola and John Sanderson celebrate their golden anniversary at a dinner held in the Blyth Inn on Saturday, July 3. A social evening of entertain- ment followed at their home. The Sandersons were married at the home of the bride's parents in Constance. Rev. A. E. Menzies was the officiating minister. Attending the bride, who was a daughter of Austin and Mae (Adams) Dexter, was Ethel (Dexter) Ball. The groom who was the son of Albert and the late Ellen (McCallum) Sanderson of Blyth was attended by Lloyd Stewart. Their flower girl was Joyce (Jewitt) Dowson. Following the ceremony the newlyweds took a honeymoon trip to Muskoka and other northern points. Their first home was in British Columbia as John was stationed there while serving in the Armed Forces. After the war they took up farming at Conc. 13 in Hullett Township. In 1975 they moved to their present farm on County Road 25. Parents of two, Sylvia (Trick) and Elmer, the Sandersons now enjoy spending time with their family and four grandchildren, Karen, Jonathan, Anthony and Stephanie. Viola and John are grateful for family members and friends, who were on hand to make their 50th anniversary a truly golden occasion. Guests were present from Washago, London, Blenheim and surrounding area. Morris Twp. approves minor variance Blyth council was informed that Morris Township has accepted the minor variance to allow for the construction of a liquid manure tank on the Stephen Webster prop- erty Lot 1, Conc. 9. Construction will begin once conditions are met. These conditions are: meet Huron County Planning Depart- ment conditions, animal units do not exceed 260, variance be com- pleted within two years, the liquid manure tank be in compliance with the Township of Morris' liquid manure by-law and all neighbours, agencies and other municipalities concerns be answered. The major reasons for allowing the variance were the absence of objections and the immediate need by the Websters for an improved storage system. • Mr. Webster had requested per- mission to construct a manure tank within 525 feet of the Blyth town limits as opposed to the 1053 set out in the by-law. Blyth Council proposed a land swap that would benefit both par- ties in the long run. Reeve Lee said, "the acceptance of this variance is just a temporary solution and eventually another answer must be found." Council was disappointed with the decision by Morris Township and will continue to pursue the land swap issue. Blyth council must deal with the implications of the social contract talks by cutting over $10,000 from their payroll. It was learned at the June 29 meeting that employees presently making less than $30,000 will not be affected. Members of council held a lengthy discussion on the prospects of cutting $10,104 from the munici- pal staff wages. The only sector that would not be affected would be the health care workers because they are considered an essential service. Clerk-Treasurer Helen Grubb stated she was unsure where this money would come from because few employees meet the govern- ment guidelines." "The provincial government does not seem to realize that there is no THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 7, 1993. PAGE 3. Council discusses $10,000 payroll cut fat in rural Ontario," she said. Ms Grubb informed council that Huron County was fortunate in one respect because "we have a very vocal member on the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Betty Ann Bray, who is letting the senti- ments of the rural areas and small towns be known." Council was also informed that if they are able to establish cost cut- ting methods before the Aug. 1 deadline, the amount to be cut from the payroll would be reduced by 20 percent. A special meeting has been set for July 13 to find a solution. 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