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THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 1998. PAGE 3.
Council studies county restructuring options
By Janice Becker
Citizen staff
As the struggle to find an accept-
able solution for amalgamation
continues, Blyth council reviewed
options put forth by the county, at
the April 21 session.
The report from the county
detailed costs savings with a one-
tier system as well as variations for
larger municipalities in a two-tier
government.
"From this report, the only option
which shows a cost savings is one-
tier," said Councillor Rob Lawrie.
Reeve Mason Bailey said he does
see other options and still plans to
follow council's previous direction
to support two-tier.
However, he told council to be
Blyth
Natasha Haggitt competed at the
St. Clair Purple and White
Invitational Tae Kwon Do
tournament in Sarnia on April 25.
She won a silver medal for
patterns and a bronze medal for
sparing in the White Belt category
(ages eight to 10).
On April 23 she took part in a
kick-a-thon to raise money to help
send a black belt to the
championship tournament this
summer. The kick-a-thon lasted
two hours with Natasha raising
$356.60 by doing 1,000 kicks each.
forewarned that there would be
those trying to sell the one-tier sys-
tem.
"We have to represent the best
interests of Blyth people. A dicta-
torship may be the most efficient
form of government, but what do
we leave our children."
Bailey told council that in other
areas where amalgamation has
taken place, with 90 per cent of
councillors gone, there has been a
cost savings of $500,000, or $8 per
person per year.
"I am concerned about what we
will lose," he added.
Councillor Murray Nesbitt sup-
ported Bailey for a two-tiered sys-
tem saying there are now five
people to whom residents can talk.
"If it goes to one representative,
The instructor is Si Visouvatha of
Exeter Bluewater Tae Kwon Do
Club.
Nine-year-old Natasha started
taking Tae Kwon Do in March of
1998. She is the daughter of Louise
and Paul Haggitt of Zurich and the
granddaughter of Ella arid Carman
Gwyn of Blyth.
Blyth lost heir results of April 22
were: high lady, Feme McDowell;
low lady, Ruth Shiell; high blue
card, Phyllis Boak; low blue card,
Lawrence Plaetzer.
The last lost heir party is April
29. Bring finger food for lunch to
Memorial Hall at 8 p.m.
Blyth euchre winners for April
20 were: ladies' high, Ruth Jardin;
men's high, Margaret Nesbit; ladies'
lone hand, Vera Hesselwood; men's
lone hand, Bernice McClinchey;
low lady, Marjorie East; low man,
Kay Konarski.
April 27 was the last euchre of
the season.
the system breaks down and is less
responsive. I like a lot of checks
and balances."
Lawrie agreed, though stated if
looking at just dollar savings, com-
mon sense would lead to one-tier.
He also said the success of a one-
tier would depend on how it was
run.
Councillor Jeff Howson also
backed two-tier, but told council
they should be prepared if some-
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Vodden of Vodden Consulting is
vice-president. Luann Taylor of
Luann's Flowers and Gifts is secre-
tary and Donna Longman from the
Canadian Imperial Bank of Com-
merce is treasurer.
Marilyn Craig of Stitches by MJ
is membership convener and Keitb
thing else happens because of the
speed things are moving.
"We don't want to lose what
Blyth has if we go one-tier."
Lawrie suggested the 26 ward
system if one-tier was the final
result.
With such a system, each current
municipality would become a ward,
with one representative per speci-
fied population on the county gov-
ernment.
Council will discuss the process
Roulston of The Citizen is educa-
tion convener. Donna Taylor of
Blyth Apothecary and Sheila Rin-
toul of The Green Gallery are the
promotion committee.
The group discussed a series of
promotions for the coming year and
decided to try holding breakfast
meetings in the hope more business
people would be able to attend.
again at the next meeting when all
councillors are present. Councillor
Doug Scrimgeour was absent.
BBA elects executive
Follow me, where I go
It was fun and games for members of the Blyth Beaver
pack as they spent Saturday exploring and enjoying the
outdoors at the Nature Centre.
BOARD MEMBERS WANTED
THE BLYTH COMMUNITY ACCESS PROGRAM
Six volunteer directors are needed for an exciting and
important program.
The Board will be responsible for the CAP program which
will provide public access to the Internet, and training for
anyone in the community.
Anyone 18 years of age and older is eligible. Experience
with computers and the Internet not essential. Members
should be interested in one or more of these areas:
education, business, fund-raising, volunteer activity,
community spirit.
If interested, write to the committee today. Tell us about
your interests, and current or past volunteer experience.
Mail your letter to The Blyth CAP Committee, Drawer #350,
do The Citizen, Box 429, Blyth.
For further information call Brock Vodden at 523-4715.
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