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The Citizen, 1998-03-25, Page 20Skidding through slush A single-vehicle accident on Cty. Rd. 4, north of Blyth, March 20, sent a 1994 Chev Lumina down a steep -embankment before it flipped and slid into a field on the west side. Isabel McClure, 72, of Mill Street, Blyth, was southbound when she went off the road onto the gravel shoulder, said an OPP spokesperson. After over-correcting to get back onto the highway, she was forced to correct again, lost control and went into the ditch. She was taken to Wingham and District Hospital with minimal injuries. The car was demolished. Councillors endorse plan CELEBRATING THE 10th ANNIVERSARY OF WINGHAM LIBRARY BUILDING The Friends o the libra I resent THE 1998 SPRING EXHIBITION OF PAINTINGS BY LOCAL ARTISTS and invite you to attend the Opening TUESDAY, MARCH 31st, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Special display by FE. Madill students. All visitors to the Exhibit are eligible to win the painting displayed in the window of Snyder Studios, Wingham. Draw will take place Saturday, April 11th, 1:00 p.m. Exhibit open during regular library hours until Saturday, April 1 11th at 4:00 p. m. Closed Good Friday, April 10th. REGULAR LIBRARY HOURS: Tuesday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Wed. & Thurs., 2 p.m. - 9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. SEAFORTH GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 522-0985 (4/ as a 1998 Early Bird Membership Rates in effect until 6 p.m. April 1 VISIT US AT THE SEAFORTH HOME & GARDEN SHOW APRIL 1 & 2 GROUP LESSONS FIRST OF THREE FIVE-PART SESSIONS BEGINS MONDAY, APRIL 27 @ 6:45 PM 5 WEEKS FOR $75.00 INCLUDES DAN HALLDORSON'S INSTRUCTION BOOK CALL 522-0985 TO REGISTER 0' EVERYONE INTO THE POOL! MASTERS POOL CLOSES APRIL 8 @ 9 PM MASTERS PARTY IN THE CLUBHOUSE APRIL 11 1-9 PM MEMBERS & GUESTS WELCOME 12211..ambn • • PROSHOP HOURS MARCH 15-APRIL 1 MONDAY-FRIDAY 10-8 SATURDAY-SUNDAY PLEASE CALL 522-0985 IN ADVANCE AFTER APRIL 1 PROSHOP OPEN DAILY PAGE 20. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 1998. OPP costs concern some Continued from page 19 "We need to get people thinking about the future and how we can get there," he said. With provincial changes, how will the needs of Blyth and area, in terms of issues such as health and education, be dealt with when the municipalities get that big, he asked? "On the economic side, we can sit back and let decisions be made by corporate Toronto or we can grab control and get everyone working together. We have to make use of the resources, ideas, experi- ences and backgrounds we have in the community." Suggesting that community meet- ings needed to be held to get people thinking and co-operating, Vodden outlined a general focus. The first meeting, to identify trends and opportunities for- the Blyth community, would involve residents young and Old, business- people and leaders of community organizations, he said. An outside facilitator would be asked to assist in the meeting and encourage the sharing of ideas. The next step would be the meet- ing of a working group formed after the first session. They would formulate an idea of the Blyth community in the new century through the use of concepts developed at the community-wide gathering. A plan would be developed con- cerning ongoing maintenance of the area, to take back to the community as a whole. The plan would be pub- lished, with everyone invited to attend a third meeting. Support for the plan would be sought and the implementation pro- cess could then begin. While council was generally sup- portive of the proposal, Councillor Murray Nesbitt asked if employ- ment prospects would be included for consideration. The goal is very broad and inclu- sive, said Vodden. "With a lot of the strings to pull to get things done, moving farther away, we need to provide something in the community to give moral support, a place for residents to go for help." With more areas under consider- ation, Roulston said it would draw more people to the meetings, for more input. Reeve Mason Bailey asked if the group was looking at Blyth as a place for retirement or for the young. "We are working for both," said Continued from page 1 Chief Dore's presentation they had not talked about it because there was little point until Morris agreed. "Now we will have to take a clos- er look," he said Grey Twp. Reeve Robin Dunbar said his council has always been open to an alternative. Dunbar said he fears the whole cost of OPP ser- vice is eventually going to end up on property owners. "We will be given the cost, but really will have no say in the service." Adding that he thought this provincial government's philosophy was about competition and having choice, Dunbar is worried about the loss of a Wingham force, which could happen in the future if a larg- er regional force doesn't become reality. "Then we have no choice and the bill will be coming from the province." Dunbar said he expects his coun- cil to be meeting with Chief Dore in the near future to give the matter further consideration. Morris's decision is set on a $170 charge per household, based on participation from Morris, Blyth, Brussels, Grey, Howick and Wing- ham. Morris is also planning to dis- cuss it with Turnberry later this month. Vodden. "We have to try and keep our youth here for economic and business development." Councillor Doug Scrimgeour said he fully endorsed the plan and would do anything to support them. Roulston said, "We have to find other ways to continue the corn- mittment of councillors when coun- cil is gone (due to amalgamation). We have to find a way to control our future." Bailey also said he supported the project. Council passed a motion autho- rizing all councillors to attend group meetings to discuss future development.