The Citizen, 1997-09-24, Page 3THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24,1997. PAGE 3.
Bill baffles council
The executive for 1997-98 for the Blyth Legion branch are, back row, from left: Jeff
Thomson, executive; Pat Jenkins, poppy committee; Murray Black, sports; Susan Haggitt,
executive; Alex Blair, executive; Bob Hillis, president: George Ives, executive. Front: Anne
Elliott, youth and education; Gord Haggitt, past president, Crystal Taylor, track and field,
John Battye, Sgt. at Arms; Bob Mclnnes, secretary; Leo Denine, executive. Absent: Ralph
McCrea, executive; Clare Vincent, executive; Sam Dougherty, second vice-president;
Colleen Bell, treasurer; Gord Jenkins, poppy chair; John Stewart, first vice-president.
Branch marks Legion Week
During Legion Week Sept. 21 to
27 Branch 420 Blyth and the
Ladies' Auxiliary would like to take
the opportunity to make public
awareness of the role that the
Legion plays in the community.
Information from the Zone C-l
bulletin states, "The local Legion is
a service club, not a social club. As
a non-profit entity, its concerns
extend beyond the needs of its
cherished war veterans to those of
the whole community.
In 1996, the Branches in Zone C-
1 (an area of Kincardine in the
north, Hensall in the south and
Mitchell in the east) collectively
spent $180,173 on charitable
donations as well as veterans,
youth, housing, medical support,
and professional geriatrics training
programs for which Legion
members put in 8,401 hours of
volunteer administration.
This figure does not include
funds collected by members during
the annual Poppy Drive and
Remembrance campaign in
November. These are allocated
exclusively to purposes such as
financial assistance for needy
veterans and their dependents,
buying medical equipment for local
hospitals, medical research and
training, and other causes related to
the welfare of local vets and their
families."
In tribute to those Canadians who
have made the ultimate sacrifice in
the name of freedom, the local
Legion and Auxiliary continue their
commitment to the community by
supporting Blyth and Hullett Public
School through academic and
sports programs. Blyth Scouting
and Girl Guide movement, Blyth
Minor Sparks, Huron Pioneer
Threshers Association, Lions
Youth Exchange Program and local
hospitals.
The Branch also offers its
meeting hall to local groups for
meetings, dinners, and family
gatherings. Call the Branch at 523-
LEGION WEEK
9535 to book events. It gratefully
acknowledges continued support.
From information obtained from
Zone C-l Bulletin.
The Council of the
Village of Blyth hereby
proclaims the week of
Sept. 21-27/97
as Legion Week
There were looks of puzzlement
from Blyth councillors al the Sept.
16 meeting as they tried to under
stand why the village was being
asked to pay for an incident in
which they held no responsibility.
Clerk-Treasurer John Stewart
informed council that the village
had received a letter from Frank
Cowan Company Ltd. requesting
payment of almost $800 to General
Accident Assurance Company
regarding an accident last fall.
The problem began last winter
when a Village Eatery employee
fell and broke her arm while exiting
the building at the rear.
Questions arose as to who, if
anyone, was liable. An investiga
tion was undertaken and the village
was informed they were not liable.
The village was then billed
$791.33 for the services of the
adjuster to determine the village
held no responsibility.
Councillor Doug Scrimgeour said
he could not accept this and asked
the matter be tur.;sd over to the vil
lage's broker.
Council discussed why they had
to pay any amount under the cir
cumstances.
"This was the cost to have our-
Village plans
to go on-line
With community support and
backing, Blyth could soon have a
presence on the World Wide Web.
A four-person committee, initiat
ed by the Blyth Business Associa
tion, consisting of Donna Taylor,
Karen Stewart, John Stewart and
Brock Vodden are working on an
application for a Community
Access Program (CAP) grant from
the federal and provincial govem-
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FANTASTIC PRICES
and adults' skates, sweaters
& jackets w
At these prices they won't las
so come in soon!
selves defended," said Stewart.
"We can't pay out almost $800 of
taxpayers' money without knowing
why," said Scrimgeour.
Reeve Mason Bailey stated his
concern that these types of claims
could be filed each week, resulting
in a cost to the taxpayers though
the village was not liable.
Councillors authorized Stewart to
obtain more information before
approving payment of the bill.
VILLAGE OF
BLYTH
3RD INSTALMENT
OF TAXES DUE
The third instalment of taxes
for the Village of Blyth is due
on Friday, September 26,
1997. Payment may be made
at the Blyth Branch of the
CIBC or at the Municipal
Office. Interest at 1 1/4% per
month or any part thereof
shall be charged after the
due date. Please note that
people 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.
John Stewart, A.M.C.T.
Tax Collector
Village of Blyth
BLYTH MEDICAL CLINIC
NOW OPEN..........................................................................................
DR. JANET ZETTEL
DR. DAN ROOYAKKERS
Tues. 1 - 5 , Thurs. 1-5, Fri. 9-1
Call: 523-4567 for appointments
New patients welcome