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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1994-04-27, Page 21THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 1994. PAGE 21. Blyth Council briefs Recycling off to a good start, councillors hear The first week of recycling in Blyth was fairly successful accord­ ing to a report made to council at the regular meeting April 13. A total of 183 blue boxes were collected as well as one full depot cart, equal to 10 boxes, from Queen's Villa, on the Friday. The actual diversion rate is approximately 13.50 cubic yards of material, diverted from the landfill. At this rate it could amount to a 54 per cent diversion per month. Village Foreman John Rinn, Clerk-Treasurer Helen Grubb and Reeve Dave Lee will attend the Bluewater Recycling Annual Meet­ ing on April 27 in Zurich. The day includes a plant tour. Man gets year’s probation A Stratford man who pled not guilty to a charge of assault in Wingham's provincial court April OPP use spray to subdue man Officers from the Wingham OPP used pepper spray to avert a poten­ tial assault last week in Blyth. A spokesperson from the detach­ ment said police had been called April 21 by a local merchant who reported that an intoxicated man was vandalizing the business. Police chased the man after he ran from the building and when he began moving towards one of the officers the spray was used to sub­ due him, the spokesperson said. He was taken to Wingham and District Hospital where he was treated for self-inflicted injuries before being transferred to Lon­ don's Psychiatric Hospital. There are no charges being laid. *♦* Approval was given for a Tag Day for the Alzheimer Society of Huron County to be conducted in Blyth on Saturday, Sept. 10. This is the Society’s first county­ wide appeal to the general public for support.♦♦♦ Following a letter from Doug Fortune, chairperson of the Wing­ ham and District Hospital Board, asking council to reconsider its decision with regards to not appointing a representative on the board, councillors agreed that noth­ ing had changed. "I don't think at anytime council disputed the representation or the need for a board," said Councillor 20, was given a suspended sentence and placed on 12 months probation by Judge R.G.E. Hunter. The victim, a former common law spouse of the accused, Dwayne Knox, had charged him following an incident which occurred last October. She testified that during a confrontation Mr. Knox grabbed her by the throat. The victim sus­ tained no injury and no bruising as a result. Mr. Knox, who was kicked in the leg during the incident counter Judge fines A Brussels man pled guilty on April 20 in Wingham's provincial court to stealing a license plate sticker. Defense Attorney Mike Donnelly told presiding Judge R.G.E. Hunter that on June 30 Const. Hunter of Steve Sparling. "Our position was that we don't engage in this type of activity with any of the other hospi­ tal boards serving our village. It is simply a matter of consistency, not a reflection on the board, chairper­ son or the representative." A letter will be sent saying that council will not reverse its deci­ sion.♦♦♦ New front doors have been ordered for the Blyth Memorial Hall. A motion passed giving permis­ sion for Bell Canada to install cable on the east side of Gyspy Lane from just south of Westermoreland St., around the corner, and the charged the victim who maintained her action was committed in self­ defense. Defense Attorney Alan Mill said that while there was no doubt an assault had occurred he felt it was a matter that should have been resolved through a peace bond. Noting that the assault was "low level" he added that this was an "ongoing matter. They don't get along." The charge against the victim was withdrawn. man $300 the Wingham OPP had noticed the sticker, which had been reported stolen by the owner, on a Dodge van parked in front of the home of Thomas Bodfield, Brussels. Mr. Bodfield was fined $300 or 15 days. westerly portion of the south side of Westmoreland St., provided this will not interfere with any future paving.♦»* Councillors were informed that the Legion Ladies Auxiliary has withdrawn its representation from the Community Centre Board. Beginning this month Turn berry 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Come and hear former street kids, now recovered drug addicts, tell their stories. Also, interact with a panel of community people concerned with the increasing availability of drugs. Supported by: Wingham Police Services Wingham Optimist Club Parents Councils Huron County Board of Education Sponsored by: WESTERN FOUNDRY COMPANY LTD. No Admission Charge! Twp. will be bringing their domes­ tic waste to the Blyth/Hullett Land­ fill Site.*** Councillor Shirley Fyfe said that she had received complaints about people not cleaning up after their dogs. She requested a notice be put in the paper reminding people that to not do so is now a fineable offense.