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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1994-01-05, Page 3Bailey, Credit Union pres. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 1994. PAGE 3. New executive Blyth Council briefs Council reviews fee increase The Blyth Horticultural Society installed the new executive at the Dec. 14 meeting. Seated are President Harvey Snell and Secretary Donna Taylor. Second row: Lois Van Vliet, director for 94; Betty Battye, second vice-president; Deb Hakkers, director through 95 and Thelma Johnston, director through 95. In the third row: Alvin Snell, director for 94; Dan McGinnis, director for 94; Fred Hakkers, director through 95 and Dan Taylor, vice-president. Absent from the meeting were Deanna Snell and Sheron Stadelmann, directors for 94; Russell Cook and Marion Cook, directors through 95 and Joanne McDonald, treasurer. In the finally meeting of 1993, Blyth Council dealt with the issue of planning fee increases as the Huron County Council amended the fee structure to become effec­ tive on Jan. 1. In an effort to make the user of the service pay a greater portion of the cost, instead of the municipality and the county covering the bulk of the costs, the fee imposed on the applicant will increase. B. Sjaarda reads sermon The Blyth Christian Reformed Church celebrated the close of 1993 with as service on Dec. 31 at 8 p.m. with Bert Sjaarda reading the sermon "Courage For The New Year" with the text from Isaiah 40. On Sunday, Jan. 2 at 10 a.m. the Church held its first service in 1994. The greeters were Ben and Chris Ten Pas and the ushers were Barb Vanderlei and Denise Ten Pas. The sermon titled "Limpkins, Lilies, and Linda" was read by Fred VanderSterre with the Bible reading from Matthew 6: 25-34 and the text from Psalm 129: 7-18. The first example of the sermon was Linda, a woman just out of an abusive marriage and questioning her future. Who would notice a "plain Jane" with two children? She feels very much alone and lost in this world with thousands of people. Does God notice her, see her? These questions everyone asks about themselves or for their children who leave the nest. The second example of the sermon was a limpkin, a small, brownish crane-like bird, bland in appearance, it blends into its surroundings. It is a quiet, careful ••bird with nocturnal habits so it's not often seen but its colour and body structure is perfect for its lifestyle. It is under God's watchful eye as Matt. 6: 26 says, "Look at the birds of the air: they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them." The third example VanderSterre read was about the lily, referring to the flowers grown in Palestine that have brilliant colour and as perennials come up year after year. What about you and me? he asked. Arc you just an act of love Continued on page 13 Mr. Effective immediately the fees for rezoning and minor variances will increase from $175 to $1,000 and $510 respectively. Reeve Dave Lee says this will eliminate the need for the county to recover the costs through increases in everyone's mill rate. Councillor Mason Bailey said the county should include some type of provision so the deposit could be recovered if the application was denied due to the objections of one neighbour. Reeve Lee says, at present the money can be recovered if the OMB rules the objection to be frivolous, though this rarely occurs. ***** Council agreed to authorize the first two payments to Lavis Con­ tracting Company Limited for the watermain project, in the amount of $98,570.76 ***** A 10 percent holdback payment was made to Nicholson Construc­ tion Limited for the reconstruction of Morris Street, amounting to $6,115.24. ***** The Ministry of Transportation required a motion from council, accepting the Blyth portion of the estimated cost of a common deep storm sewer. Council approved their share at $33,494.99. ***** Blyth received a lottery licence rebate for a licence issued to the Blyth Lions Club. As no cost was incurred by the village because of the licence, the full rebate of $360 will go to the Lions Club. ***** A minor variance application was accepted from Rosemarie Lee in reference to 290 Drummond Street E., Plan 179, Lot 46, Part Lot 51, Plan 173, Part Block K. Mrs. Lee has applied for the vari­ ance for the demolision of the front storey and a half and replacing it with a single storey four feet beyond the present dwelling and 12 feet further east. A public meeting will be held on Feb. 24 for further discussions. Approval was given by council for Harold A. Campbell and John H. Campbell to apply to sever a three meter by four meter piece of land in favour of Bell Canada for buried cable. ***** Council received estimates from Bluewater Recycling Association with regards to a village recycling program. Further information will be sought from other companies and consideration given to the matter at that time. People Varieties Available Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Snell spent Christmas Day with Mr. and Mrs. Tim Timpany of Aylmer returning home on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Johnson and Kurt of London spent Monday and Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Snell. Bill and Shirley Bush of Toronto visited with Arnold and Erma Cook and Mary Walden on the holiday weekend. Linda Wilson of Blyth held Christmas on Sunday for her family. Attending were Garth Walden and family, Gary Walden and family of Clinton, Brian Walden and family and her mother Mary Walden. JANUARY"BLOW OUT" SALE at Christmas & Country, Blyth off all Christmas accessories including trees, ornaments, toppers and figurines. . 4 Many items in our upstairs kitchen l> rllvw and all of our Christmas supplies. q # off Wicker Furniture throughout January ■ I 'Vq (includes mirrors, chairs, planters, v settee sets, etc.) FRESH CARNATIONS 1/2 PRICE 750 each or $8.00 a dozen Cash & Carry Only Christmas &, Country Flowers & Gifts 523-4820 MASON BAILEY A long-time Blyth resident recent representative on municipal council Mason Bailey was elected unanimously last month to the pres­ idency of the seven-person Clinton Community Credit Union board of directors. Mr. Bailey, who has owned a realty business in Clinton for 23 years, operates the Blythe Brooke Orchard and recently opened a cold storage in Blyth was acclaimed to the position. Credit Union Manager Steve Coming Soon Wording unth the gifts of nature" We will deliver Blythe Brooke Orchards Hwy. #4 north of Blyth 523-9338 Tyndall credited Mr. Bailey with having a true sense of the aim of the business. "He is a real Credit Union person. He believes in what it stands for which is people help­ ing people within the community." The board of directors, Mr. Tyn­ dall says oversees the operation of the Credit Union on behalf of its members. Prior to his election as president, Mr. Bailey served as vice-president for five years and was chairperson of the property committee when the new Credit Union buildings were built in 1991. He has been a member of the board for 12 years. DR. MARY-ELLEN WALSH BA., M. ED., PH. D. The degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Education) was conferred on Mary- Ellen Walsh at the Fall Convoca­ tion, University of Toronto. Mary- Ellen also holds a B.A. and M. Ed. degrees from the University of Western Ontario. She is presently employed by the Huron County Board of Education as principal of McCurdy P.S., Centralia. Crisp, Delicious Apples Red Delicious Golden Delicious Ida Red Fresh Apple Cider