HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1997-06-25, Page 3Let the play begin
Through the fundraising efforts of the community, and the
support of local organizations, the Blyth Public School has
erected new playground equipment. Derek Cook cut the
ribbon for the offical opening.
Blyth council briefs
Talks continue
The result of restructuring meet
ings between the clerks of Grey,
Morris, Turnberry, East
Wawanosh, Howick and Hullett
Twps., Wingham, Brussels and
Blyth, was a compilation of facts
and figures on the cost of running
each municipality.
The report was pulled together so
elected officials could use the
information as a guide during dis
cussions on restructuring, Blyth
Clerk-Treasurer John Stewart told
council at the June 2 session.
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Reeve Mason Bailey and Coun
cillor Doug Scrimgeour will attend
a restructuring meeting for North
Huron municipalities, June 25, in
East Wawanosh council chambers.
Reeve Bailey and Councillors
Gerald Kerr and Scrimgeour will
also attended a June 18 meeting for
a presentation on restructuring for
the Central Huron municipalities.
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Councillor Rob Lawrie and
Stewart will attend a workshop,
July 3, at Central Huron Secondary
School, to discuss the draft of the
official county plan.
Quotes for insurance have been
requested by council, from Cowan
Insurance Co. and Jardine OME
Ltd. Presentations will be heard
July 7.
In response to a request from a
resident, Stewart made inquires to
the Ministry of Transportation
regarding the installation of school
crossing signs. Stewart was
informed no signs would be
installed across the highway unless
a crosswalk and crossing guards
were used.
Council agreed they did not wish
to employ crossing guards at this
time.
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Regarding the request for
removal of a trailer near John
Street, council advised Stewart to
contact the village solicitor for a
legal opinion on having the trailer
removed once the time allotted in a
registered letter to the occupant had
expired.
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Bills and accounts in the amount
of $188,700.83, were approved for
payment.
Stewart was asked by the Blyth
Business Association to sit on a
committee looking into putting
Blyth on the internet. Other com
mittee members are Brock Vodden,
Donna Taylor and Karen Stewart.
Council had no objection to
Stewart's participation.
Due to statutory holidays during
the summer, several council meet
ing dates were changed.
Instead of the regular first Mon
day and third Tuesday, the follow
ing dates have been set: June 24,
July 7, July 21, Aug. 5, Aug. 19
and Sept. 2.
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Council requested more informa
tion regarding a proposal to have
Blyth and District Community
Centre obtain a permanent liquor
license. The village would have to
acquire the license because it owns
the facility.
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Having received several com
plaints about water on the soccer
field, Stewart said the field was the
responsibility of the Blyth Lions
Club. They had been informed and
were working to rectify the prob
lem.
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Council authorized the Festival
Theatre to run the tourist informa
tion booth, at a cost of approxi-
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THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25,1997 PAGE 3.
Alex Nethery, Burlington and
Dorothy Kerr, Hamilton visited on
Sunday with relatives at the home
of Jim and Elsie Walsh.
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Tues. 1 - 5 , Thurs. 1-5, Fri. 9 -1
Call: 523-4567 for appointments7
New patients welcome
SWIMMING CLASS
REGISTRATION
will be taken
JULY10TH & 11TH
at the Blyth Municipal
Office during normal
business hours.
Children must be
3 ft. 2" to chin height.
Registration fee
$37.00 per child.
Swimming starts July
28th to Aug. 8th
from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.
Transportation to
Vanastra Recreation
Centre provided by the
Blyth & Londesboro
Lions Club.
VILLAGE OF BLYTH
2ND INSTALLMENT
OF TAXES DUE
The second installment of
taxes for the Village of Blyth
is due on Thursday, June 26,
1997. Payment may be made
at the Blyth Branch of the
CIBC or at the Municipal
Office. Interest at 1 1/4% per
month or any part thereof
shall be charged after the
due date. Please note that
people who have acquired
properties and have not
received a tax bill should
contact the Municipal Office.
Failure to receive a tax bill
does not relieve a taxpayer
from responsibility for
payment of taxes, nor from
late payment charges.
John Stewart, A.M.C.T.
Tax Collector
Village of Blyth
Strawberry Social
Thursday, July 3, 1997
to be held at
Blyth United Church Basement
4:30 - 7 p.m.
All you can eat cold buffet with cake,
strawberries and whipped cream for dessert
Advance Ticket* $8.00
Ticket* at the door $9.00
Children under 10 $4.00
Children under 4 FREE
Take outa available
Tickets are available at:
Blyth Festival Box Office, Stitches by MJ or call
Deanna Snell 523-4711
Sponsored by the Blyth United Church
Early Holiday Deadline
North HuronThe
Due to the July 1st Holiday
there will be earlier deadlines
at
Advertisements & editorial copy must be in
by Friday, June 27
~ 2 p.m, in Brussels or 4 p.m, in Blyth
?; .for the July 2 paper.
The Brussels office will be closed
both June 30 & July 1
& the Blyth office will be closed July 1