The Citizen, 1998-01-28, Page 3Advancing to the next level
Two Blyth Public School students earned top awards at the Royal Canadian Legion
Remembrance Day zone Competition. Heather Elliott, centre, earned a first for her poster
and Jamie Lewis, left, took first for her poem. Both entries now advance to the district level.
Blyth Legion representative Anne Elliott presented them with their certificates.
OPP clarifies misconceptions
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1998 Dog Tags are now available at the Municipal Office. All dogs
must be licenced in compliance with Village By-law No. 02-1997.
A complete copy of the by-law is available at the Municipal Office.
An owner or boarder of a dog(s) shall within 10 days of becoming
such an owner or boarder, and thereafter on or before the 15th
day of February each year shall cause such dog(s) to be again
licenced for one year.
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(a) For each neutered male or spayed female dog
(b) For each additional neutered male or spayed
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$100.00
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Village of Blyth
THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 1998. PAGE 3.
In an effort to clear up some per-
ceived misconceptions, OPP Staff
Sergeant Brian Baldwin spoke to
Blyth council, Jan. 20.
"Perhaps all the information
(regarding OPP services) is not
going to council, by omission," he
said. "The main feedback I am
hearing is that there is a belief that
local municipalities would have lit-
tle or no say in the direction of ser-
vice coverage with OPP."
Baldwin gave council copies of
Bill 105 which regulates a police
advisory committee and which the
local OPP are in the process of set-
ting up.
"Attendance on the committee is
not compulsory, but it is advis-
able," he added.
The current proposal is to have
the committee meet monthly or bi-
monthly depending on the repre-
sentatives. "It is a great way to get
feedback," said Baldwin.
He also pointed out concerns
The Blyth UCW met in the
church parlour on Jan. 20 with 15
present.
Candice Howson and Shirley
Rutledge, co-presidents were in
charge of devotions with the topic,
"Motivation".
Hymns Jesus Shall Reign
where'er the Sun and In Christ
There is No East or West were sung
with Susan Howson at the piano.
Scripture from Psalm 40 and 42 -
11 was read. Poems on
"Motivation'", "No Time" and
"Cheer Up" were read also.
Mrs. Howson was in charge of
the study. The theme from
Presbytery this year is "Uprooted".
She told of her personal experience
with a lady delegate from Manitoba
at a conference and of the hardships
and after effects of the Manitoba
flood. They appreciated help and
still need more, Mrs. Howson said.
"It is up to us to help in these
unhappy situations."
with the proposal by Wingham
Police Chief Jim Dore, saying that
he did not believe 11 constables
were sufficient for North Huron.
Baldwin said communities are
also looking for more police
involvement in school programs
and more visibility on the roads.
If the North Huron group was to
go with the Wingham force, Bald-
win suggested council consider
added costs such as court coverage.
One of the biggest advantages of
going with the OPP, said Baldwin
was the protection from lawsuits
for municipalities.
"If an officer does something
inappropriate, the municipality
does not pay. With a separate ser-
vice (such as Wingham), the muni-
cipality would pay legal costs on
top of the quoted price."
Baldwin also detailed other con-
cerns for council such as the use of
part-time officers, the communica-
tion system, court security and case
management, annual negotiations,
Members then planted a tulip
bulb, thanks to Mrs. Howson.
Bring them to the March meeting to
be given to someone to lift their
spirits. Candice then conducted the
business. World Day of Prayer is
Friday, March 6 in our church.
Next meeting is Feb. 10 at 2 p.m.
Candice closed the meeting with
prayer and a delicious lunch was
served by Candice Howson, Shirley
Rutledge, Pat Sparling and Susan
Howson.
prisoner transportation and training
costs.
Council questioned Baldwin on
the feasibility of service for Blyth if
the rest of the region went with
Wingham and the possibility of the
Goderich detachment closing.
Baldwin said OPP could still
serve Blyth, but it might have to be
taken in with the North Huron
group.
"Goderich won't close," he said,"
because a study was done to deter-
mine the right size for communica-
tion purposes and, with Exeter
going to the London detachment,
this area is now a better size."
In reference to other communi-
ties which once had private police
services, Baldwin said they were
good forces, but OPP can do it
cheaper.
Council thanked Baldwin for his
information.
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