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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1997-07-09, Page 3THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 9,1997 PAGE 3. Councillors review village coverage By Janice Becker Citizen staff It was a night for number crunch­ ing as Blyth councillors dealt with the issue of municipal insurance for another year, at the July 7 meeting. With the ever-increasing cost of insurance, on everything from vol­ unteer firefighters to municipal equipment, property and life insur­ ance, coverage has become a con­ cern. After questioning representatives for Frank Cowan Insurance Com­ pany, the current policyholder, it was determined that insurance costs for the village had increased approximately 33 per cent in four years, said Reeve Mason Bailey. The eight per cent increase over last year’s rate, from $36,445.83 to $39,937.90, is primarily due to the cost of liability coverage, said Jeff Coleman of Cowan Insurance. Michael Duhig of Jardine OME Insurance also told councillors that the high awards granted by courts in lawsuits across the province has affected the amount of liability coverage required by municipali­ ties. After more than an hour and a half of presentations from the two companies, and discussion, council agreed to review the two proposals, which were very close in totals, and refer the matter to the next meeting. Local kids enjoy ‘Quiet’ time Blyth People Making a career move If putting experience on the resume is the key to furthering one's career, then John Battye, left, Lindsay Gibson and Scott Bouman are starting off on the right foot. The three area youths are Blyth Festival Theatre cast members for Quiet in the Land. Neither have lines to remember, but their "presence adds emotion to the scene," says Scott. As the brothers of Menno Miller, they create an entire family. The young men are not freshmen on the stage, though it is a first on the professional stage for Scott. He has performed in school pro­ ductions for the last three years, both in elementary school and as a Grade 9 student at London District Christian Secondary School. For John, this is his fourth appearance on the Blyth stage, hav­ ing secured roles in Glengarry School Days, Old Friends, New Friends and Fireworks. Each of the young people say they are drawn to the stage and would like to one dffy have a career in the theatre. While Scott and John prefer to please the audience with actions, Lindsay says she is inter­ ested in the writing aspect. All plan to use this experience as a stepping stone to larger roles, both at Blyth Festival Theatre and in school productions. And what will these acting youths do after the play closes July 25? Just what children usually do in the summer. Lindsay will visit with friends. John will attend every camp he can and Scott will look for a job. Jack and Shirley Johnson of London visited with Alvin and Gene Snell on Sunday. Mrs. Bernice McClinchey and Effie McCall have just returned home from a two-week holiday in Hillsborough, N.B. While there they had the pleasure of crossing the new Confederation Bridge that links P.E.I. and N.B. Graduation By Janice Becker Citizen staff It's fun, they get to meet a lot of new people and it could be the first step towards a life-long career. For the three local children, aged eight to 14, who are taking part in the Blyth Festival Theatre's produc­ tion of Quiet in the Land, the chance to work on a professional stage is something of which dreams are made. The youngest of the ensemble, Lindsay Gibson, eight, of Hullett Twp. and a student at Hullett Cen­ tral Public School, says her part as Nancy Brubacher is just right for her first time on the "big" stage. "I have six lines. It is not too many and not too little," she grins. Lindsay says she will have a lot to tell her friends when the run is over, though she does admit she hasn't seen much of them this sum­ mer. The other actors are making the novice's work easy, while she has fun and meets a lot of new people. So far, her biggest thrill has been her friends seeing her on television during a spot for the play. For Lindsay's fellow actors, Scott Bouman, 14, and John Battye, 10, both of Blyth, the title of the play resounds in their performances. A NOTICE Council talks restructuring — again Randy Groundwater, Pro­ vincial Service Officer for the Royal Canadian Legion shall be visiting the Blyth area during the last week of July. Anyone wishing an appointment may contact the under­ signed before July 16th. John Stewart Branch 420 Service Officer 523-4528 David E. Hessels, son of Everett and Cheryl Hessels, Blyth, graduated from the University of Waterloo with a Bachelor of Environmental Studies Degree In Honours Urban And Regional Planning, Co-operative Program. David, who was on the Dean's Honour List is employed as an urban planner with the City of York. b Cherished Teddies* a* 519-523-4700 110 Queen St. N. BLYTH, ONT. N0M 1H0 -ecL.f Our birthday party features the 1997 National Event 0 figurine "Nina", from the(> Enesco Cherished Teddies' , collection. Nina will be available on this day ONLY. Opportunity to purchase exclusive 1997 National Event Figurine "Nina"!* Receive a gift just for attending!* Learn about the Cherished Teddies Club"'''! Friday, July 11 2-4 p.m. Saturday, July 12 10 a.m. - 12 Noon RT VTW lurpnirii Tiurr* DLi XXX 1VL JC/JL/XVr/xL/ VzLxIVXV NOW OPEN DR. JANET ZETTEL DR. DAN ROOYAKKERS Tues. 1 - 5 , Thurs. 1 - 5, Fri. 9 -1 Call: 523-4567 for appointments New patients welcome By Janice Becker Citizen staff With options on the table for restructuring, talks continue on sev­ eral fronts to determine just what the municipalities of Huron County prefer. Though Blyth councillors have repeatedly stated their position against amalgamation, Councillor Rob Lawrie said at the July 7 meet­ ing that he is not totally against a one-tier government if the county administration could be cleaned up. “With the downloading of (provincial) highways, I think this is the way things are going,” he said. “Other areas with only three municipalities are having trouble Continued on page 17 Home hardware burner's; Come in and. meet Pat Turner Owner of Turner's Home Hardware Our friendly service will keep you coming baAk 24 Albert St., Box 99 Clinton (519) 482-7023 i Goderich TM«p6on« Rd. Goff FARM _ CourBe ■ Huron County »1J Clinton TE EM EA&m A Gardeners RR#1 Bayfield, Ont. NOM 1GO (519)482-;