HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1997-11-05, Page 3Council candidates
A small gathering met at Blyth Memorial Hall, Oct. 29, to
hear the municipal candidates speak. From left:
acclaimed Reeve Mason Bailey, Councillor Rob Lawrie,
council-hopeful Jeff Howson and moderator John Elliott.
THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5,1997. PAGE 3.
Current and prospective Blyth councillors spoke to
approximately 35 people at the all-candidates ’ meeting,
Oct. 29. From left: Councillor Gerald Kerr, hopeful George
Reinink, Councillor Ron Ritchie and Councillor Ooug
Scrimgeour.
VILLAGE OF
BLYTH
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Village Municipal Office
shall be closed on Tuesday,
November 11th for
Remembrance Day.
John Stewart, A.M.C.T.
Clerk-Treasurer
Small crowd on hand to hear candidates discuss issues
By Janice Becker
Citizen staff
It was a small and rather subdued
crowd who gathered at Blyth
Memorial Hall, Oct. 29 to hear the
views of the candidates in the
upcoming municipal election.
Approximately 35 residents came
to hear the seven council-hopefuls
and two board of education candi
dates speak, as well as those
acclaimed to office.
Acclaimed incumbent Reeve
Mason Bailey began the meeting
by summarizing some of council’s
accomplishments over the last three
years. They include the campaign
for education finance reform, Mor
ris Street paving, decorative street
lighting, Greenway Project,
McConnell Street development,
Union Gas availability, reduced
landfill costs and drainage for
Thresher Park and Gypsy Lane, all
while maintaining a zero increase
in municipal taxes.
Bailey said he is looking forward
to working with the new council as
they face amalgamation, restructur-
Blyth
People
Lost heir winners were: yellow
card high, Phyllis Boak; low, Jean
Plaetzer; high green card, Arnold
Cook; low, Edgar Howatt.
Everyone is welcome again next
week.
Euchre results from the party at
Memorial Hall Monday, Oct. 27
are: ladies' high, Erma Cook; men's
high, Ruth Jardin; ladies' lone hand,
Mary Turnbull; men's lone hand,
Bernice McClinchey; low lady,
Effie McCall; low man, Elliott
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VILLAGE OF
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LEAF PICKUP
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using their vacuum truck.
Leaves must be raked to the
curb and the pickup shall
commence at 7:00 a.m. on
Thursday, November 6th.
John Stewart, A.M.C.T.
Clerk-Treasurer »7
ing and the downloading of costs.
“We are all concerned about
downloading,” he said. “We like
what we have. With harmony
amongst the council, staff and
employees, there is not a lot to be
fearful of.”
“We want to retain our identity
and the residents’ accessibility to
council,” he said.
“The strength of the business
community is very important and I
will encourage council to serve the
people and work in harmony.”
Council candidates
Incumbent Councillor Gerald
Kerr was the first to speak to the
assembly.
“Council has worked well as a
team, to run things as a business
and keep spending to a minimum,”
he said.
He pointed out the accomplish
ments of the community centre
board of the last three years,
including the new air conditioner,
furnace and dehumidifier and the
switch to natural gas for an estimat
ed savings of $18,000 per year.
With regards to amalgamation,
KeiT said the village should have
their own plan so it is not done by
someone else.
“Amalgamation is an inevitable
step. This council has begun the
process and I would like to contin
ue it.”
Rob Lawrie, a member of the
current council, asked to be
returned for another term because
of his many years of experience on
council having been involved for
almost 30 years. In addition to his
years on council, Lawrie is also a
past reeve.
“I have experience and know
how to deal with the business of
council,” he said.
He also pointed the costs associ
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ated with restructuring such as a
$155 tax per household for polic
ing, a matter currently being dis
cussed by numerous councils.
“We have some tough decisions
to make, but I will do the best on
behalf of the taxpayers.”
Newcomer Jeff Howson, said he
wants to represent the concerns of
Blyth so it does not get lost in the
shuffle.
“I want to maintain the unique
quality of Blyth and commit myself
to the betterment of the community.
My goal is to preserve Blyth,” he
said.
“Change is inevitable, but it is
not something to be afraid of. It is a
new challenge to meet. We can
work collectively to find a mutual
NOTICE
to parents, grandparents
and other interested
taxpayers
The Teachers of this
community are hosting a
PUBLIC FORUM
on Thurs., Nov. 6 at
7:30 p.m.
In the lower hall of the
Blyth Memorial Hall.
This Forum will be a
question and answer
session on Bill 160 and
how It will adversely
affect our education
system In the near future.
Be informed! Plan to
attend.
resolution. I want to make each
tomorrow a success as we move to
the year 2000.”
Incumbent Doug Scrimgeour told
the gathered residents that the past
three years had been very busy.
Outlining council successes, he
said the hall board has become
more user-pay with increased rev
enues; the efficiency of the landfill
site and the expected life span have
been improved; the fire department
has new training and emergency
equipment and the Greenway Pro
ject is a source of pride for the vil
lage. He thanked residents for their
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