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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1997-11-12, Page 3Blyth council briefs Council considers policing options Blyth council approved a minor variance for Alec Blair's property, at the Nov. 3 meeting. The minor variance requested a reduction in the rear yard from 25 feet to nine feet and reduce the dis­ tance from the right-of-way to 17 feet from 25, to allow construct of a garage. With considerable information supplied by the Huron County Planning Department it was deter­ mined only the rear yard required variance to meet standards. No appeals were received by council, either in writing or orally at the meeting, so the variance was granted, pending the 20-day appeal period. Council discussed the options for policing, reiterating their intention to go with the Wingham Depart­ ment. However, agreement must be obtained from either East Wawanosh Twp. or Morris Twp. to create a contiguous line of service. Councillor Rob Lawrie asked how much time Wingham would need to get the police force in place to provide the agreed upon service. Clerk-Treasurer John Stewart informed council it would take Wingham a minimum of six months to get things set up for a larger coverage area. However, OPP coverage will begin in January, if the service has not been advised of other arrange­ ments. The OPP will then bill the village for service, until Wingham is ready to take over, said Stewart. Reeve Mason Bailey said he had a preference for coverage from Wingham because "we would have a representative on the police board. There would be no input with the OPP." Lawrie said the village would get three times the coverage from Wingham with less cost. There are three estimates for x>lice services in the village which ange from approximately $62,000 $154 per household) to $87,000 vith the Wingham force. Estimates rom the OPP suggest a cost of >69,407 for the current level of ser- rice. Stewart said there are still some juestion as to which option is com- jarable to OPP service.♦♦♦ Comm. Care Access Centre seeks new board members The Community Care Access Centre (CCAC) for Huron is bolding its first annual general meeting on Nov. 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Health and Library Complex in Clinton on Hwy. 4. "The purpose of this meeting is to inform the public of the work and care that the CCAC provides to the community, and the nature and the cost of this care", said Charles Baxter, chairman of the board. "We will also elect five new members to the board of directors". The CCAC for Huron was one of the first in the province to form a new Community Care Access Centre, becoming operational on Jan. 1, 1997. "Our mission statement is ’striving to meet your health care In reporting on the Who Does What meeting in Goderich recently, Stewart told council there was little useful information available. "If we take what (Huron MPP) Helen Johns said, the downloading should be revenue neutral. That is all we can ask for," said Stewart. However, he pointed out that the downloading calculations in exchange for partial school funding does not include policing or the elimination of block grant funding. Lawrie said those services could amount to $143,000 to be picked up by local taxpayers. Bailey added that with the pro­ posed province-wide market value assessment on property and educa­ tion tax mill rate, Huron County could be the "big winner" in educa­ tion funding.♦** After further consultation with Henry Rouw, local sewage treat­ ment plant manager for the Ontario Clean Water Agency, council agreed that enclosing of the alum tank could be deferred until next fall.♦** Bills and accounts totalling $133,619.23, were approved for payment. Included in the payments was $71,399.03 for Memer Contracting Ltd. for work on the Gypsy Lane sewers.*•* Council received a request from Blyth Public School Principal Rich Maertens, asking for crossing guards at Hwy 4 in the village. Council had dealt with a similar request in the spring and sought information on erecting school crossing signs. However, it was determined the Ministry would not permit the signs as the school is not close enough to the highway. Council agreed to have the new council look at the issue. Under consideration would be budgeting for the new year, the county assum­ ing the highway and the possibility of having volunteers or workfare participants assuming crossing guard duties.*** Council endorsed a request from Morris Twp. for an amendment to the Huron County draft official plan in respect to agricultural land. needs' and we need people from the community to help us achieve this' said Carole Taylor, chief executive officer. The volunteer board of directors hopes to develop a broad-based community involvement to help with the planning and management of community care in Huron County. At the present time, the CCAC for Huron has 55 members and is looking forward to having many more in the future. Everyone is welcome to attend the annual general meeting to find out more about helping with the development of the best health care program possible for the residents of Huron County. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12,1997. PAGE 3. Lest we forget The Blyth Legion colour party, with Legion members and Ladies Auxiliary make their way up the steps of Blyth Memorial Hall on Tuesday morning, Remembrance Day, to honour the veterans who gave their lives for freedom. Family marks anniversariesBlyth People Lost heir scores for Nov. 5 are: yellow card, high, Mabel Riley; yellow card, low, Feme Howatt; green card, high, Jack Blake; green card, low, Isabelle Craig. Everyone is welcome next week. Euchre results from Monday, Nov. 3 at Blyth Memorial Hall are: high lady, Geraldine Dale; high man, Graeme McDowell; ladies' lone hands, Vietta Hoggart; men’s lone hands, Ted East; ladies' low, Marj East; men's low, Evelyn Christianson. Cards are Mondays at 8 p.m. PEOPLE WHO READ NEWSPAPERS ARE STUDENTS WITH BETTER GRADES It all starts with Newspapers NOTICE Randy Groundwater, Provincial Service Officer for the Royal Canadian Legion, shall be visiting the Blyth area during November. Anyone wishing an appointment may contact the undersigned by November 17th. John Stewart Branch 420 Service Officer 523-4528 A family anniversary party was held on Nov. 1 at the Bluewater Golf Course. Married 30 years were Rob and Carole (nee Brown) Lawrie and John and Linda (nee Thompson) Lawrie. Married 25 years were Jack and Music to make your event sparkle. GREY CUP WEEKEND Kick off special 1 - 12 x 16" Deluxe Party Pizza $10.99 1- 2 litre pop FREE reg. $1.99 1 - large Jacks Chips 990 reg. $1.29 Total $11.98 Save $2.89 Offer available from 6 p.m. Friday to 9 p.m. Sunday. Phone ahead to allow for cooking time, or cook your own and save $1.00 THE BLYTH GENERAL STORE Queen Street Nortft Blyth 523-9785 Agnes (nee Lawrie) Wharton and Ray and Beth (nee Thompson) Radford. Celebrating their first anniversary was Derek and Krista (nee Lawrie) Jefferson. A fun-filled day down memory lane was enjoyed by all.