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The Citizen, 1998-07-08, Page 3ATTENTION: ARTISTS The Village of Blyth is in need of a municipal flag. All interested persons are invited to submit a design for a Village of Blyth Flag to the Municipal Office prior to July 21, 1998. Prizes will be awarded to the winning and runner- up entries. For information contact the Municipal Office. The Cherished Teddies® "Lance" Item #337463 HELP US LIGHTEN OUR LOAD August 1, 1998 we're moving to the former Book Shop, Queen St., Blyth SAVE 25% Storewide July 9 - 31 50% off special rack of clothes Dressing Room Only Blyth 523-4955 eph About Your Hospital At the recent Clinton Public Hospital Annual Meeting Marg Makins received special recognition for her many contributions to local health care. MARG MAKINS HONOURARY MEMBER OF THE CPH CORPORATION The CPH Bylaws give the Board the authority and the opportunity to appoint deserving individuals to the position of Honourary Member of the Hospital Corporation. Honourary Members are individuals who have brought honour and recognition to the Clinton Public Hospital through outstanding service in health care locally, provincially, nationally or internationally. Marg Makins is an individual that fits that description. Marg joined CPH as a Board member in June 1986. She has served on all of the Board Committees as member and often as the chair of the committee. In addition she has held the positions of Treasurer, Vice Chair and Chair. Marg retired from the Board following the Annual meeting June 17. Peggy Menzies, the incoming Chair of the CPH Board, presented Marg with the award and in her remarks noted many of Marg's accomplishments during her association with the hospital. It was in her term as Chair of the Strategic Planning Committee, that the committee undertook a large strategic planning project, surveying the community, collating the many responses and hosting a retreat to develop a new direction for the hospital. She has also demonstrated a keen interest in physician recruitment, participating in a committee in 1993 and again as part of the Community Action Committee which prepared the under serviced area application this year. Marg took a year off during her term as Chair to become a member of the Huron Perth District Health Council & Related Health Services Study Task Force. This study recommended many changes to the hospitals in Huron Perth and was the catalyst for the Huron Perth Partnership Agreement that was signed in May of 1998. It was noted that aside from Hospital business Marg has a family, a busy social life as well as her business "Times and Places". Despite all these other interests Marg remained dedicated throughout her twelve years and was noted for always coming to meetings prepared and well informed. She also holds the distinction of being the first female chair of the CPH Board. Clinton Public Hospital is grateful to Marg for her many years of work on our behalf and is pleased to recognize her as an Honourary Member of the Hospital Corporation. VOLUNTEER(S) NEEDED Coordinator(s) are needed for the CPH Auxiliary's Teen Volunteer Program. Approximately 5-6 hours per month planning and coordinating the activities of the Teen Volunteer Program beginning in the fall. To volunteer or to obtain further information please contact Marlene Thornton - 565- 2958. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 1998. PAGE 3. Drain assessments still an issue for council By Janice Becker Citizen staff With more information on the table, Blyth councillors were once again faced with the decision, at the July 6 meeting, on how to handle the assessments for Cummings Drain. At an early meeting, council had passed a motion for the assess- ments of those within the village to be paid out of general revenues. However, at the June 22 session, residents George Reinink and Ger- ald Kerr went before council protesting unfair treatment of all village residents. On Monday, Kerr presented council with an assessment sched- By Janice Becker Citizen staff Raucous parties and racing on village streets will not be tolerated by Blyth council as they decided on action following complaints by Drummond Street residents. After hearing concerns expressed to Clerk-Treasurer John 'Stewart by Drummond Street homeowners, councillors agreed at the July 6 ses- sion, to take steps to solve the problems of loud parties, racing cars and smashed beer bottles on neighbourhood lawns. Aside from writing a letter to the OPP requesting increased coverage of the area, council will also send a Howson Mill reports break-in On June 30, a break, enter and theft was reported from Howson Mill Ltd. in Morris Twp. OPP state that the mill was entered after a rock was thrown through the front glass doors. Once inside, counter drawers were opened and approximately $30 in change was stolen. It has been determined the theft occurred between 1 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. Help protect the environment' Reduce, reuse and recycle ule from the recently completed Dyk Drain in Morris Twp., which indicates Kerr's assessment for lands within the village limits. Reinink said he was not con- cerned if council agreed to pay the assessment, but that all property owners be treated the same, indicat- ing other incidents where refunds could be sought if the payment motion were to stand. Councillor Murray Nesbitt reaf- firmed his position that council had opened a can of worms by agreeing to pay the assessment. Councillor Jeff Howson also expressed con- cern about where requests for refunds would stop. "How far back will we be asked to pay?" he ques- tioned. Howson also told council of a letter to the property owner from which the troubles have arisen. In an effort to prevent traffic from crossing an unopened road allowance between the east and west sections of Drummond Street, post and cable will be installed across the village's property as well as checkered "Not a Through Street" signs. Though the OPP have been called to the area in the past, they expressed frustration that in most cases, the partiers can only be charged with the minor offenses of trespassing or disturbing the peace, which is three hours of paper work, then they are back at the party, said Stewart. conversation with one long-time resident who supported the motion by council and the addendum which indicated the motion was not precedent setting. Clerk-Treasurer John Stewart informed council of his talks with Sid VanderVeen of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs regarding the Munici- pal Drainage Act and the Clinton clerk about past similar occurrence. VanderVeen said the act does not give councils authority to pay assessments which exceed $50, though he knows of cases were other urban councils have done as Blyth council did. The Clinton clerk said they have paid assessments and have not been challenged. Stewart said he could find no Councillor Jeff Howson was con- cerned that if something was not done, residents might decide to take things into their own hands and injuries could occur. With many senior residents liv- ing on the street, Stewart said they were intimidated by the partiers and feared reprisal if they com- plained. Join us as we travel the globe with our Cherished Teddies friends at our 1998 International Event. Our exclusive event figurine, "Lance, Come Fly With Me," will be our pilot as we travel to meet our International Cherished Teddies family. r- Come Fly with us at our Cherished Teddies International Event on July, 11 1998! io a.m. - 3 p.m. Carol's Candies 82, Collectables 110 Queen St. N Blyth 523-4700 995 E.eoco Corporscroo illustration Shorn, 01995 Hifiroso. lor Enceco Corp cRt562 IVIVIV.6r10040.GOrrl past references for drains which directly affected Blyth. Reeve Mason Bailey requested Reinink to prepare a written state- ment indicating exactly what he was asking of council, which could be reviewed by councillors prior to the July 21 session. A decision was deferred until that time. Council says party over for. revelers