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The Citizen, 1999-09-29, Page 3THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1999. PAGE 3. Home business concerns resident Concerns over business in a resi­ dential area were brought to Blyth council, Sept. 21 Velma MacLeod of Drummond Street told council she is bothered by the increased business taking place at a neighbouring home. While the home has been allowed to run a car oiling business as legal non-conforming, MacLeod says since the sale of the business to the son of the property owner, car repair operations have increased traffic. She was concerned about the business running after midnight as well as some of the clients fre­ quenting the home and their driving across neighbouring property. Small communities will need similar program, says councillor Continued from page 1 $24,000. “This is a good program. It won’t waste your time or mine. It will be a benefit to the town, the parents and the children.” Council thanked Haggitt for his presentation and said they would consider his proposal. In later discussion, council agreed that smaller communities would have to do something like this to keep their centres and facilities after . amalgamation. Congratulations, Blyth! Bev Elliott holds the certificate acknowledging Blyth as a provincial Communities in Bloom winner. Each business will receive a copy of the certificate, which also carries a special mention for cleanliness. Blyth council briefs Policing top topic MacLeod has no problem with the neighbours, just the people coming to the business. Though MacLeod was looking for a guarantee that the residential area would never be rezoned to allow such a business, Clerk-Trea­ surer John Stewart said all neigh­ bours within 400 feet must be nootified before a rezoning can occur and she would have her opportunity to respond. Council also suggested that if she had proof that business other than car oiling was taking place, she should document it and bring it before council as the zoning bylaw was then being contravened. MacLeod agreed to look into the matter. “They have to be used to the fullest extent’’, said Councillor Doug Scrimgeour. Councillors questioned whether there would be enough for a full-time job. Scrimgeour said this would be a good investment and it could possi­ bly be done on a contract basis. With amalgamation pending, council agreed to consider it in dis­ cussion as well as take it to the recreation board for input. VILLAGE OF BLYTH TAX INSTALMENT DUE The interim instalment of Commercial, Industrial & Multi-Residential property taxes for the Village of Blyth is due on Thursday, September 30, 1999. Pay­ ment 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. 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, CMO Tax Collector Village of Blyth Blyth council was advised at the Sept. 21 session, that the North Huron restructuring proposal had been sent to the county and for­ warded to the Ministry of Munici­ pal Affairs and Housing. Recommendations returned from both organizations suggested that more consideration be given to how policing will be dealt with in the new municipality due to the county bylaw and provincial interpreta­ tions regarding the Wingham police force. of electric utilities. *** accounts totalling were approved for Bills and $135,971.71 payment.*** There were no objections to a severance application for Lila Rad­ ford, Plan 173, Block N. Reeve Mason Bailey and Councillor Doug Scrimgeour had declared pecuniary interests and withdrew from discus­ sion. ^== E^'Rddies* *aR>co. Cherished Teddies’ STXJ ts^oco. ® K°°z's *** A joint meeting between Blyth PUC, Wingham PIJC and Wing­ ham council was suggested to dis­ cuss restructuring options.*** Two councillors will attend a seminar in Toronto, Nov. 15-17 dealing with the buying and selling Blyth People *** Council will agree to repairs to the sewage treatment plant clarifier in November or December if they can obtain the $1,000 capital grant allotment from the Ontario Clean Water Agency.*** Council supported a resolution from Bluewater Recycling to change the meetings from quarterly to semi-annually and the directors from 12 to eight.*** Stewart will attend the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Continued on page 16 °1997 Enesco Corp. DlustraUons '1991-1997 Pnsalla Hillman Uc. Enesco Cherished Teddies is a trademark owned by Enesco Corp www.endsco.com The 1999 dated Cherished laddies* have arrived, as well as some of the Hallowe'en Figurines and Christmas Collectables. There are still more to come fotfatibtes Open Tues. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Queen St., Blyth 523-4700 Autumn Walk Offers traditional Roast Beef Sunday Smorgasbord Dinners Every Sunday 4-8 p.m. Includes roast beef, plus other meat choices, potatoes, vegetables, salad bar, homemade bread, delicious desserts & beverages Adults $10.99 Seniors $9.99 Chidren under 12 $5.95 County Rd. 25 east of Blyth Plan to join us Sunday, October 10 for our Thanksgiving Feast Closed Monday, October 11 519-523-9307 nnh About Your Hospital CLINTON PUBLIC HOSPITAL MATERNAL/CHILD PROGRAM "BABYAND I" A former Blyth resident was fea­ tured recently in an issue of The London Free Press Neil Elliott and his father John, were pictured driving the 1888 horse-drawn hearse, which Neil, who owns three funeral homes, in Kokomo, Mt. Brydges and Strathroy has available for services. Elliott bought the mostly wood , and glass hearse from a carriage shop in Jerseyville. His is only one of two funeral businesses in south­ western Ontario to use an antique hearse pulled by a team of horses. Though he wants to buy two black horses to use for funerals, his father John's two dun-coloured Fjord horses are currently being used to pull the hearse. A broker in antique hearses, Elliott is also restoring a 1933 Hen- ney from the first years of car-style hearses. along the BLYTH BROOK COM Ml Ot“"I Sat •«» • >'J i.' ' f- j£|erfly Garden’ll Lon’s Old Mill Free Admission ♦ „ r merits to follow ■ ^..spon^sored Blyth ,|db>ns Club For More Information Call 523-4545 1X2 NO PRE-REGISTRATIONNO FEE PROGRAM DAYS - WEDNESDAYS 10-11:30 a.m. WHERE - CLINTON PUBLIC HOSPITAL LOUNGE (Entrance off John St.) PROGRAM TOPICS: Oct. 6/99- Infant CPR ■ Choking (Newborns - 3 months) & Safety Oct. 13/99 - Infant Car Seat Safety Oct. 20/99 • Babysitters & You Oct. 27/99 - Romance After Baby Watch for further dates in your "About your Hospital" article Inquiries: Veronica Farquhar - 482-3440 Ext. 304 Don't Forget to Visit the Hospital Auxiliary "Penny Sale" - on now until Saturday, October 2. Sale closing al 12:00 noon. St. Paul's Anglican Parish Hall. Raltenbury Street, E. in Clinton. - Fun for all ages. Corning Soon: 4th Annual Diabetes Education Centre OPEN HOUSE - Tuesday, November 2, 1-3 p.m., Christian Reformed Church, Clinton. Guest Speaker: Aden Byte.