The Citizen, 2005-09-22, Page 3THECITIZEN, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2005. PAGE 3.
FROM BLYTH
North
Huron
council
debates
cat bylaw
By Bonnie Gropp
Citizen editor
North Huron council decided
Monday night to investigate further
into the possibility of establishing a
bylaw to control cats in the
township.
Councillors received a copy of
the Hanover bylaw to provide for
the licensing, regulation and
registration of cats there, which
deputy-clerk Kathy Adams said
appears to “be working” there.
While Hanover doesn’t have an
animal control officer they do have
an agreement in place with a local
kennel. Policing is complaint
driven and the cats are live trapped.
Councillor Archie MacGowan
said he felt that a bylaw was worth
considering, despite comments he
had received to the contrary.
“There are a lot of cats running
wild and I don’t understand the
theory. You’re not allowed to have
a dog loose.”
Adams pointed out, however,
that if the cats are taken to the vet
and not claimed then there will be
costs to the township for
euthanization. “It may run into
money. And there may be more
people dropping off strays.”
Clerk-administrator John
Stewart pointed out that the first
step will be to talk to the local vets
to make sure they would be willing
to take on an agreement for cats.
Councillor Arnold Taylor asked
that more information be obtained
from municipalities with cat
bylaws and from the veterinarians
before any decision be made. “I
think something should be done.
They are a nuisance, but 1 also
think we need more discussion.”
Hair today...
Seven-year-old Shannon Siertsema of Blyth had her first
professional haircut at Chauncey’s on Friday and will
donate her hair to Locks For Love, a charity organization
that creates wigs for cancer patients. (Heather crawtordphoto)
The Amazing Race
helps raise money
for the United Way
A dose of strategy, a pinch of
adventure, and a whole lot of luck.
That’s what it will take to capture
top prize in Huron United Way’s
fundraising Amazing Race, set to
take place Saturday, Oct. 22 on a
path that will take participants across
the county’s 840,960 acres of land
stretching from the lakeshore inland.
“The competition mimics CBS’s'
popular Amazing Race, but planners
are giving it a very distinctive Huron
County flavour,” says Kim Payne,
executive director, Huron United
Way.
In the televised Amazing Race,
competitors race around the world,
completing tasks and traversing
routes in the face of numerous
challenges, including transportation,
money and language. They bungee
jump from buildings, chop buckets
of onions, build rafts and do other
tasks that draw on a physical, mental
and teamwork abilities.
In the television series, the
winning team is awarded $1 million.
In Huron United Way’s Amazing
Race, 25 teams will compete for a
$1,500 prize, once they’ve gathered
the $500 in pledges that is required
to register. On race day, teams w;ll
discover how well they work
together in whatever weather the day
brings. Along the way, they will be
challenged by detours that give two
choices for completing a task, fast-
forwards that allow teams to go
directly to the next pit stop,
roadblocks • that require just one
member to perform a task, or yields
that delay either themselves or
another team.
“Grab a team-mate - whether it’s
your best friend, your partner, your
mom, your dad, or Uncle Bob and
sign up for a great day of fun,” said
Payne.
Registration deadline is Friday,
Oct. 7. To register or for more
information, phone 519-524-
7900.
From Marilyn’s Desk
By Marilyn
Craig
Call
523-9318
Blyth Swinging Seniors will meet
Wednesday, Sept. 28 beginning with
a potluck lunch at noon. A special
donation for the Alzheimer's
Society will be received. All seniors
are welcome.
Happy anniversary to Paul and
Sue Craig of Waterloo, who
celebrate their wedding anniversary
this coming week.
Helen Merheb and family Ahmad,
Khaldoon, Tarek and Aicha returned
home to Lebanon this past week
after visiting with friends and family
for the last two months. Helen is a
niece of Bodie and Don Craig.
OPP
BLYTH UNITED CHURCH
Greeting at Blyth United Church
on Sunday. Sept. 18 were Lois van
Vliet and Myrtle Badley. Guest
organist was Lynda McGregor.
Ushers were Jody Kerr and Lavcrn
Clark.
Joan Clark announced that Camp
Menesetung is holding a dinner and
auction at the Saltford Valley Hall
on Oct. 15. Tickets are $20. For
more information call Barb Knox
(Mrs. Mel Knox) or Joan.
The choir sang an anthem, 1 was
There to Hear Your Borning Cry.
Rev. Robin McGauley called all the
children to the front to learn a new
hymn Come to My Heart.
Rev. McGauley showed the
children the big Bible from the
communion table and told the story
of the unleavened bread, and of how
God fed the hungry people.
Philippians I: 21-30, Psalm 105
and Exodus 16: 2-15 were read by
Ollie Craig.
Rev. McGaulcy's message to the
adults was Bread from Heaven. Rev.
McGauley continued her story of the
Israelites leaving Egypt.
investigate
thefts
NOTICE TO THE
RESIDENTS OF THE
TOWNSHIP OF NORTH
The Blyth
Barber Shop
will be closed
until
October 27
due to the
proprietor John
Roe recovering
from major
surgery.
Pursuant to Section 47 of The Municipal Act, 2001, the Council of
the Township of North Huron hereby advises that it intends to
change the name of the highways within the municipality.
Name Changes in the Blyth Ward:
OLD NAME
Sunset Crescent
Drummond Street East
NEW NAME
Sunward Drive
Brechen Street
North Huron Council shall consider a by-law to adopt these
proposed changes at the October 17th Council Meeting. Written
comments and/or oral presentations may be made to the Council
in respect to the foregoing prior to the passage of the by-law.
John Stewart, CMO
Clerk-Administrator
Township of North Huron
Huron OPP was advised of two
thefts that occurred at the
Threshermen’s Reunion the weekend
of Sept. 9-11.
On Sept. 11 at 10:30 p.m. a person
staying at the campground just off
Blyth Road in North Huron reported
the theft of a bike, a men’s red CCM
X-Volt mountain bikfe valued at
$200.
Then at 2:30 p.m. on Sept. 12 a
golf cart was reported missing. The
theft took place sometime that
afternoon. The golf cart was being
used to transport antiques from the
parking lot to an older log cabin.
When they checked at 2:30 p.m. the
green/yellow golf cart with a small
box on the back was gone.
If you can help with either of these
two thefts contact the Huron OPP or
Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-
8477(TIPS).
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TAXES DUE
The 3rd tax installment for the Township of North Huron is due on
Wednesday, September 28th, 2005. Interest at 1 1/4% per
month, or any part thereof will be charged on unpaid accounts as
of September 29th, 2005 and the first day of each month
thereafter.
NOTE: Persons who have acquired properties and have not
received a tax bill should contact the Municipal Office. Failure to
receive a tax bill does not relieve a taxpayer from responsibility
for payment of taxes, nor from penalty for late payment.
Please contact the Treasury Department in regards to the various
payment options available. A drop box is available for after hours
use at the Township office.
Donna White
Director of Finance