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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1998-02-11, Page 7Notice of the 1 1 9" ANNUAL MEETING WEST WAWANOSH MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of the Company will be held at the: DUNGANNON AGRICULTURAL HALL ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27", 1998 AT 2:00 P.M. 1. To receive, consider and approve the Financial Statement and Auditor's Report for the year ended December 31st, 1997. 2. To appoint auditors. 3. To elect two (2) Directors for a three year term. 4. To amend company by-laws with regard to annual meeting date and the mailing of annual statements. 5. To transact any other business that may properly come before the meeting. The retiring Directors are Gerald Kerr of the Blyth area and Steve Faber of the Mitchell area. Both Directors are eligible for re-election. Any qualifying policyholder wishing to run as a Director for either of these areas must file their intention to run, in writing, along with a nomination form, with the Corporate Secretary, no later than close of business, February 20th, 1998. By order of the Board of Directors, West Wawanosh Mutual Insurance Company, Dungannon, Ont. Kenneth Cox Corporate Secretary Join the PACZKI Parade! Celebrate Fat Tuesday! Order your Paczki today in our bakery! at SCRIMGEOUR'S FOOD MARKET Blyth 519-523-4551 THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1998. PAGE 7. Rural development Group forms to develop plan for Blyth By Janice Becker Citizen staff "Under the current circum- stances, small municipalities have to jump in and take responsibility for their future." With that philosophy as the basis for their meeting, a group of four Blyth businesspeople met recently to discuss the development of a five-year strategic plan for the community. Luann Taylor, Jeannette McNeil, Keith Roulston and Brock Vodden are spearheading the initiative to get business people, organizations and individuals involved in ensur- ing the future prosperity of Blyth and surrounding area. "The forces of change are coming from all directions," said Vodden. "There has been no thinking by the ,mplementors of change what the impact will be on (communities such as) Blyth." "Only the people can take action to seek out what is right for us." In dealing with the numerous changes, Vodden said waiting to see what will happen is not the way to go. Amalgamation and the possi- ble disappearance of Blyth as a municipality is one issue to focus on. "The province has a narrow agen- da with amalgamation," he added. "They are looking at less munici- palities, where and how they can carry that out, staffing and bud- gets." Vodden said it is the residents of the community who must consider the impact on the quality of life, economics, business and its domino effect into areas such as health care. "We need to look for leadership and guidance." To that end, the planning group sees the need for a vision for the community for the next two to five years. "We have to work towards a goal," said Vodden. "It is possible to affect change." Vodden's optimism fot the Blyth community's future is based strongly in the past. "Blyth has accomplished some tremendous things with the theatre, the dedicated firefighters, the appearance of the main street and the hosting of the annual thresher reunion. There is the capability to succeed." With the recent approval of a community access grant from the provincial and tederal govern- ments, for internet connections, Vodden said this is an opportunity of which full advantage must be taken. In the business sector, Vodden also points out the many long-term successful business ventures and the talent and drive it has taken to bring them to fruition. In his hope for continued viabili- ty, Vodden said there are many examples from around the world where communities have taken action to ensure their well-being. The group is seeking input from anyone with ideas on planning for the community's future health. The more ideas, the easier to develop a formula and vision for the new mil- lennium. Anyone wishing to provide the committee with input or have them speak to a service group may con- tact them directly. Watch for an upcoming story on Seaforth's involvement in a pilot "business retention and expansion program", supported by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. East Wawanosh council briefs Council approves plan The news from uburn Musical prelude with Nancy Park, organist welcomed all to the Knox United Church service, Feb. 8. Guest minister for the day was Richard Bain of London. The opening chorus was We are One in the Spirit. The Worshipping invitation was from Psalm 135. Praise my Soul the King of Heaven was sung. A prayer for confession for His help was said in unison. The assurance of God's pardon was given. The children went to the front as the hymn Jesus Loves the Little Children was sung. Mr. Bain showed a sealed food can with the label removed. The children tried to guess what in it. Mr. Bain explained that appearance is not everything — in life it is the things that you say and do that count, he said. New Every Morning was sung followed by scripture from I Kings 19. Elijah was told to anoint a king over Syria'which he did. Later Elisha followed him and ministered to him. From the New Testament, Luke 5 was read. Christ told Peter Man celebrates birthday A surprise birthday party for Lawrence Plaetzer was given for him by his wife on the evening of Feb. 7. Among the guests were Maurice and Maureen Bean and Elliott and Kay Lapp. Everyone had a most enjoyable evening. The Auburn Lions' Pancake Breakfast was held at the Community Hall on Feb. 8. Everyone went home with an excellent meal enjoyed. At the door was a large bouquet of carnations and the ladies were presented with one as a Valentine gift as they left. to fish further out in the sea and he then had an excellent catch. Later Christ told him that he would also bring in men. The hymn was Fairest Lord Jesus. Mr. Bain's sermon was What really counts - What only counts. How people live and the things they do is the way to God's Kingdom. Mr. Bain also said that the presence of God in some people can be seen through their actions and words. He closed with prayer for all to consider Christ's teaching and try to follow his footsteps. The Lord's Prayer was recited. Offering was received. The doxology and offertory prayer were given. The service closed with the hymn 0 Master, Let Me Walk. with Thee. East Wawanosh council ap- proved, at the Feb. 3 meeting, a proposal for the development of a sports and recreational facility in the Wingham area. The Knights of Columbus and town of Wingham joint project is just in the very early stages of development though Clerk-Treasur- er Winona Thompson said there has been a lot of support expressed for the project. *** On a restructuring matter, council endorsed, for discussion purposes, Scenario 2, as presented by the North Huron Restructuring com- mittee. That option would see the amal- gamation of the 10 municipalities of Ashfield, Turnberry, Howick, West and East Wawanosh, Morris and Grey Twps. and Wingham, Blyth and Brussels. *** Recreation agreements were signed between East Wawanosh Twp. and Wingham as well as Morris and East Wawanosh Twp. The Morris agreement covered the maintenance and operating costs of Belgrave Community Cen- tre. The grant to Belgrave Communi- ty Centre was reduced from $3,000 to $2,500. *** Council endorsed a joint commu- nity growth project to develop a five-year action plan as suggested by Wingham. *** After a discussion with prospec- tive property owner Bruce Colwell and Huron County Planner Brian Treble, council will re-examine Colwell's request for a zoning change to part Lot 24, Conc. 13. The property is currently zoned industrial but both Colwell and the current owner would like the prop- erty rezoned before the sale. The intention of the rezoning is to allow both a residence and busi- ness in the building. Treble suggested council consid- er rezoning the property to AG3 or AG4 with temporary special provi- sions to allow the two uses, for a five-year period. With a proposal that three veteri- narians wish to rent space, Treble said the agricultural use makes the zoning difficulty a little clearer. A public meeting will be sched- uled for the rezoning proposal. *** A road employee and a member of the Belgrave Community centre board will attend a CPR and first aid course in Auburn, to be held in April. [Compiled by Kay Lapp Phone 526-7264 Guest speaker at Knox. United