The Citizen, 1994-09-07, Page 3Preparations are underway
With the 33rd Annual Huron Pioneer Thresher Reunion and Hobby Show only a few days
away, the reassembling of the steam-powered sawmill has begun. From Left, Jim Sloan, Bob
Sloan and Wilbert Phillippi carefully put the sections together.
Trinity seeks council’s support
THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1994. PAGE 3.
By Bonnie Gropp
A delegation from Trinity Angli
can Church, Blyth, comprised of
Warden Ed Watson, John Nesbitt,
as well as Bob Slater and Pastor
Paul Acton, approached village
council at the Aug. 31 meeting, to
discuss the payment of taxes.
Church Warden John Nesbitt
explained that notification had been
received in the spring that the
manse had been assessed and taxes
in the amount of $3,600 must be
paid for 1992, 1993 an 1994. Prior
to this the manse had been exempt
because it was used as a parish hall.
There is no basement, nor wash
rooms in the Anglican Church.
Mr. Nesbitt said that in recent
years a portion of the manse had
been rented out to theatre people,
during which times the village had
been notified. "I am not sure of the
reasoning now to tax us, especially
for the three years. It comes as a bit
of a blow."
Reeve Dave Lee said that unfor
tunately now that an assessment
had been done, the county and the
school board "will want their
share."
Mr. Nesbitt said that when he
questioned the county he was told
the .only part of the manse that
would be exempt was the area used
for church worship.
Pastor Acton said, "Obviously
they are going by the letter of the
law and that is how it should be,
but looking at a small parish of 40
families, a parish that dates back
160 years, $3,600 to pay at once is
just not possible."
"We are not arguing that we
ought not to be paying taxes, but
would like to reach an agreement.
We need an understanding of the
situation and some advice as to the
next step."
The delegation was concerned
that as the taxes were for three
years the county might take the
manse and sell it. "When we only
received notification on Aug. 18
how can they go back three years,"
asked Mr. Watson.
Clerk-Treasurer Helen Grubb
assured them that the payment
would not be retroactive, but would
be taken from the assessment.
"We need some positive clarifi
cation that if it takes another three
years to pay this, that will be fine,"
said Pastor Acton.
Councillor Mason Bailey sug
gested a written formal request for
"whatever you think is a fair pro
posal" be presented to council. "I
agree with you that somebody must
have been asleep at the switch for
you to never have received a bill
and now must pay for three years."
Council decided to meet briefly
in private after which they
informed the delegation that the
municipal share of the taxes would
be written off for 1992 and 1993.
Reeve Lee then advised that a let
ter, which would be supported by
council, be written to the county
and school board petitioning them
to do the same. Taxes on the
manse during those years would
not have been factored into the
budgets, Reeve Lee noted.
He added that as the manse is
used essentially as the church base
ment they might want to try appeal
ing the assessment, asking that only
the square footage of the rental por
tion be assessed.
Prior to leaving, the delegation
expressed appreciation to council.
"Personally, I think this is quite fair
and generous," said Pastor Acton.
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On Aug. 19 at 6 p.m. there was a
dinner planned at the Riverboat
Restaurant, Wingham for Charlie
Smith's 93rd birthday. Those there
were from Sauli Ste. Marie,
Mississauga, Toronto, Waterloo,
Kitchener, Hamilton, Brussels,
Brucefield and Wingham and
everyone enjoyed themselves very
much.
A big thank you from Charlie.
Mary Walden and Gene Snell
visited a couple of days last week
with Gene's daughter, Shirley
Johnson and family of London.
Registration for
• Beavers • Cubs
• Scouts • Venturers
Wed., Sept. 14
7-8 p.m.
Blyth Public School
Registration Fee - $30
For more information -
Barb Knox 523-4290
PRELIMINARY LIST OF
ELECTORS FOR THE
VILLAGE OF BLYTH
The preliminary list of all electors prepared as required by the
Municipal Elections Act, R.S.O. 1990 as amended, will be publicly
posted in the office of the Municipal Clerk on the 6th day of
September, 1994. Electors should examine the list to ensure that
their names and relevant information are correctly shown.
Applications for inclusions, additions or corrections to or deletions
from the list may be made by an elector completing and filing a
form obtained at the office of the Clerk during normal office hours.
Revision of the preliminary list of electors will commence at
9:00a.m. on Tuesday, September 6th, 1994 and the last day for filing
applications concerning Inclusions, additions, corrections or
deletions is Friday, October 14th at 5:00 p.m.
Helen R. Grubb
Returning Office
Notice is hereby given of the requirements of Section 122 (1) of the
Municipal Election Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended that:
Prospective candidates for Council/PUC must file a Notice of
Registration form at the Clerk’s Office prior to accepting campaign
contributions or incurring any campaign expenses.
The last day for filing registration forms is Nomination Day, Friday,
October 14th, 1994.
Helen R. Grubb
Returning Officer
Village of Blyth.
Council
briefs
There have been no Blyth users
of the Wheels Away service for
1994 to dale, Blyth councillors
were informed at the regular meet
ing, Aug. 31.♦♦♦
A motion passed approving the
Lions Club application for a special
occasions permit to operate a beer
garden during the Thresher
Reunion.***
A contribution of, $60 was
approved to the Huron County
Road Superintendent Association.♦♦♦
Council agreed to donate theatre
vouchers to the annual fall meeting
of the Association of Municipal
Continued on page 7
Registration for
• Brownies • Guides
• Pathfinders
Wed., Sept. 14
6:30 - 7:30 P.M.
Blyth Legion Hall
Registration Fee - $25
Guide Store Available
New Leaders Welcome
For more Information -
Heather Jackson 523-4813
Offer valid Sept. 7-12
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