HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1986-12-23, Page 3With fitness all the rage these days, even Santa worries about
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THE CITIZEN, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1986. PAGE 3.
Blyth Council gives approval
for limited development
wyeople
around
Blyth
523-4792
For most people December 25 is
a special day, but for Mildred
Ament of Blyth it has extra special
meaning. It is also her birthday. It
makes it especially easy to remem
ber for her husband Stewart who
always remembers to let the paper
know in advance to wish his wife a
happy birthday.
Eleven tables were in play at the
euchre party Dec. 15 at Blyth
Memorial Hall. High lady was
Edythe Giousher with Ted Mills
from Auburn being the high man.
Betty Felker, Seaforth was the low
lady while John Hesselwood was
the low man. Clara Rinn had the
most lone hands for the ladies and
Albert Quipp from Brussels had
the most for the men. A special
prize was won by Marjorie East.
There will be a card party Monday
night as usual.
Visitors during the week with
Mr. and Mrs. Clara Rinnwere Mrs.
Keith Rock, Mrs. Jack Holmes and
two children from Seaforth and
Mrs. Elvey Rock of Monkton.
NOTICE
RE: BLYTH LIONS
NEW YEAR’S
PARTY
All ordered tickets
are to be paid for
by December 26
Blyth Village councillors agreed
tolimiteddevelopmentof a new
east-end housing development
despite the fact future sewer
service is still up in the air.
Approached by a developer who
wanted to sell his lots on Drum
mond Street, east of the old railway
right-of-way the council had held
off a decision for a month to see
what was involved. In providing a
sewer connection for the develop
ment near Ann Street, north of
Dinsley Street. BurnsRossof B.M.
Ross and Associates, the village’s
engineer in sewer matters, had
calculated it would cost $32,000 to
extend the sewer trunk line to serve
the area. Until there was sufficient
development in the area however,
it made little sense to build the line
since property owners severed by
the line will be charged for its
construction and people with
empty lots would not be happy
paying for sewer construction.
Councillor Tom Cronin suggest
ed that permission be given for two
or three houses in the 16-lot area to
install their own septic tanks and
weeping be ds for the time being
with the understanding that when
the sewer line was eventually put
in, the homeowners wouldbe given
one year to hook up to it.
Reeve Albert Wasson reminded
the councillors that when they
agreed to open up the area they
would also be responsible for other
costs such as street maintenance
and garbage collection.
Eugene McAdam, village build
ing inspector, told council “under
the circumstances, I can see no
alternative but to
Eugene McAdam, village build
ing inspector, told council “under
the circumstances, I can see no
alternative but to allow a weeping
bed. ’’
Reeve Albert Wasson pointed
outthat the applicant should be
made aware of the provision that
connection to the sewer system
would be mandatory within one
year of the system being installed
and the landowners would have to
pay the cost of the entire sewer
project. “Down the road they are
vulnerable,’’ he said. “1 don’t
think any of us want to discourage
growth but we have to be fair to all
Chriaimaa
joyful one and
FROM THE COUNCIL AND STAFF OF
The Village of Blyth
and Blyth P.U.C.
Its Christmas again! May yours be a
your new year happy and prosperous!
the people involved.”
Council was concerned over who
would be responsible for building
the sewer line if it becomes
necessary because of more growth
in the area. The situation is
muddied by the fact the Ministry of
Environment operates the system
but the village provides other
services to lots. Mr. McAdam said
he had been unable to get a
satisfactory answer from the
MOE’s London office as to how
such a situation would be handled.
He suggested council write to
MOE to get a definitive answer as
soon as possible.
In the meantime, council agreed
to allow property owners in the
area to proceed to install their own
systems.
Earl Long
Kevin Buchanan
Henry Winters
Brian McGregor
Randy McGregor
Bill Shaddick
Joe Mitchell
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Season's Greetings
From
Caldwell
Construction
For General Building,
Renovatingand
Drywall Work.
Call Gary Caldwell
523-9354
RR3, Blyth, Ont.
We re hoping you have a
safe and happy Christmas
filled with all the rich
delights of the season.
We value you as a customer
and look forward to serving
you in the year ahead.
BLYTH 523-4244
BLYTH SERVICE CENTRE
OfreM. rfouae,
AT THE BLYTH’S CLERK’S OFFICE
COME & MEET YOUR NEW CLERK
Mrs. Helen Grubb
FRIDAY, JAN. 2, 1987
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