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The Citizen, 1991-07-03, Page 12PAGE 12. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 3,1991. New leaders The new executive for the Blyth Branch, Royal Canadian Legion was installed recently. Members are: (front row, left to right) Doreen Ritchie, executive; Donna Govier, treasurer; Penny Overboe, executive; Donna Dougherty, first vice-president; May Lou Stewart, executive; (back) John H. Battye, past president; Bob Mclnnes, honorary secretary; Gord Haggitt, second vice-president; Dave Overboe, service officer; Keith Lapp, president. (Missing, Jim Chalmers, and Bev Martin, executive members. MVCA wants input on policy New officers New officers were installed recently at the Blyth Legion Auxiliary. Leading the branch for the coming year will be (front row, left to right) Mildred Ament, secretary; Ruby Pattison, past president; Brenda Finlayson, president; Sheron Stadelmann, first vice-president; Kay Hesselwood, sports officer; (back) Ruth Dougherty, executive; Erlene Caldwell, executive; Lillian Riehl, sgt. at arms; Edythe Giousher, executive; Janice Henry, treasurer. Clinton Credit Union builds new building to improve service If all goes well, members of Clinton Community Credit Union will have a brand new building in October. Ground was recently broken on the new building, just west of the current building on the same site. Steve Tyndall, manager of the Credit Union said customers will be better served in the new- build­ ing. The current building has room for only four tellers so lineups can get long, Mr. Tyndall said. "We will be increasing the number of teller stations for our customers," he said. There is also a lack of room for staff in the current location. Staff has grown to 21 full-time people over the years but the space has remained the same and there is no more space for files. The new building will see staff and customer services located on the ground floor with the basement available for board rooms, service rooms and future offices. Space will be provided for possible future installation of an automatic teller machine. The new building will be accessible for handicapped cus­ tomers and staff. The new building will measure 80 by 54 feet. "It's going to be almost double what we^have now," Mr. Tyndall said. He said the Credit Union hopes to lease out the current building which was opened in February, 1958 at a cost of S50.000. The Credit Union Will mark its 40lh anniversary next year. It was incorporated in 1952 and in the first month made 47 cents. Today it has S68 million worth in assets and has a membership of 9000 through the county. "Were one of the largest rural Credit Unions in Ontario," Mr. Tyndall said. I didn't mn Kaw to break tha bank to place my ad CLJLMXTTBD AJM WDIII The Maitland Valley Conserva­ tion Authority (MVCA) is inviting municipal councils, the public, and other government and private agen­ cies to comment on the Authority's draft updated land use and develop­ ment policies. "The purpose of the updated poli­ cies is to ensure that natural areas such as wetlands, river valleys, forests, shorelines, and headwaters are conserved for the benefit of both present and future genera­ tions", said Ken Westman, MVCA general manager. "These lands play an important role in maintaining the health of our local environ­ ment." "Most natural areas are intricate­ ly connected to the river system and our water supply", noted Phil Beard, MVCA resources planning co-ordinator. The MVCA is trying to ensure that future land use and/or development is compatible with the area for which they are proposed, so that our water resources will not be put at risk", explained Beard. The maintenance of public safety is also a prime consideration in the MVCA policies. An outline of the proposed poli­ cies is available by calling the MVCA at (519) 335-3557. All municipal representatives have been sent outlines of the draft poli­ cies. Comments will be received until July 17th. The draft policies will not expand the MVCA's role in land use and development planning, noted Mr. Westman. Rather, the policies will provide a basis for commenting on FOR RENT NEW 2-BEDROOM APARTMENTS IN BRUSSELS • fully equipped to safely accommodate seniors • wheel chair accessible • upgraded kitchen and bathrooms • units approximately 825 sq. ft. • close to downtown ASK ABOUT OUR SPECIAL OFFER FOR EARLY BOOKING JAMES KERR 291-4648 LISTOWEL PRINTING IS OUR BUSINESS Colour Printing Posters Letterheads Envelopes Business Cards WE CAN DO IT ALL! A COMPLETE PRINTING^SERVICE f«l BLYTH PRINTING INC - BLYTH 523-9211 matters the Authority is already involved in, in a way that is consis­ tent with its goals and objectives. The MVCA is involved in land use and development through the municipal plan review process, and by working with municipalities that are updating land use planning doc­ uments developed under the Plan­ ning Act. In addition, the Conservation Authority administers fill and construction regulations. With a goal to preserve, restore, enhance and sustain soil and water resources in the Maitland water­ shed, the MVCA employs these various avenues to protect natural areas from damaging changes in land use or development. Fill and construction regulations ensure that new development will not be at risk from flooding and erosion. "The MVCA will likely continue to work with municipalities and landowners to protect important natural areas", said Westman. The policies use an ecosystem approach that is designed to be proactive, to prevent problems before they occur. Future land use and development decisions should be based on the compatibility of the proposal with the natural character­ istics of the area in which it is pro­ posed. The draft policies have been reviewed by the MVCA's Board of Directors. The policies are designed to support the goals of the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority, contained in the Mait­ land Conservation Strategy. •Business Forms Brochures Flyers Carbonless Forms Labels