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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1987-03-11, Page 13THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY. MARCH 11, 1987. PAGE 13. Paved streets top priority to Londesboro residents Paved streets seemed to be the main priority of the nearly 50 residents of Londesboro who turn­ ed up at a special open meeting with Hullett Township Council on March 3. Given a choice as to the importance of paved streets versus improved sidewalks, Lome Hunk- ing seemed to voice the feeling of many at the meeting when he said he’d be in favour of paving the streets first. “If we get paved streets we don’t need sidewalks except on the 10th (concession) and the highway (No. 4),’’ he said. Former councillor Clare Vincent said when he had been on council it had been planned to pave the streets but not put in new sidewalks,. “Maybe I should go back in again, should I?” he joked. Reeve Tom Cunningham said that over the years since that 4-H club plans for achievement day BY KIM MAYBERRY The fourth meeting of Londes- boro4-H club was held at Elizabeth Lawson’s. For the business they discussed what the club name would be. The decision was “The Oil Greasers’’. They also discussed achieve­ ment night. They learned how to read care labels on clothing, and how to sort laundry and how to use the washing machine. Elizabeth Lawson showed them how to make a “Pant Hanger’ ’. Lori Bromley showed how to iron a garment properly. Sandra May­ berry taught them how to sew the back stitch by hand, how to sew"on metal buttons, how to make a planning was done the council had changed and the councillors were concerned that maybe pavement wasn’t what the villagers wanted. Jack Lee said he’d rather see streets paved than see more money spent on sidewalks that seemed to be heaved by tree roots most of the time anyway. But while many were in favour of paving streets there was concern that it didn’t have to mean present sidewalks were left in a state of poor repair or removed complete­ ly. Jean Kennedy pointed out that parents of small children feel a lot safer if the children can play on a sidewalk than on the side of a street. She said she would like to see the roads improved but would like to keep the sidewalks that are already there. Concern about safety along what ispresently the 10th concession shankforabutton, and howto hand sew a patch. Each member chose one of the activities they had been taught and did them. The fifth meeting will be held at Elizabeth Lawson’s. Families skate together A good number enjoyed the family skating on Sunday evening at Clinton arena. All returned to the Sunday school for refreshments and prizes. The youngest skater was Amy Bosman; skater with most snow on seat of their pants, Michael Lyons; largest family, Gersma; best sport, Betty Archam­ bault. (the main road east west through the village), but what will become a county road when the new Ball's Bridge is built, has prompted the council to ask the county to have no parking signs put along that street to keep traffic hazards to a minimum. It is hoped that people will park in the school parking lot instead of the side of the street. Mr. Vincent also raised the subject of street signs to help people identify which street is which. Mr. Hunkingsaidalot of delivery trucks looking for Bill Bromley’s business have a street address but have to stop to ask directions because there are no street signs. Harry Lear, township clerk­ treasurer also said that Ontario Hydro is suggesting that the streetlights in the village be replaced with newer models be­ cause repair parts are getting hard to find. This would be an expensive project, he said. Any plans for improvements will take time, Reeve Cunningham said. Although the township is in good financial shape with a reserve fund of about $200,000, he said, there is only so much grant money available from the Ministry of Transport and Communications each year and that has been committed to road reconstruction in the township. Extra construction would be com­ The Tru-Spread Dry Fertilizer Applicator is the most accurate dry spreading machine on the market today regardless of the formulation of fertilizier used' AT THOMPSON’S “We’re improving our services to increase your profits’’ NEW at W.G. Thompson & Sons... Just in time for Spring! TRU-SPREAD DRY FERTILI7FPIrll I I kiwi IhlkkRi APPLICATOR pletely at the cost of local taxpayers, he said. The township has applied for money under the provincial government’s “Pride’’ programme which is applicable only for urban areas, he said, and if the grant should become available itwouldallowworktobedone in Londesboro at a 50 per cent grant rate over and above the regular road rebuilding program in the township. If the grant does not come through, Reeve Cunningham said, council may feel that “the time may come that it won’t be fair to the people of the village to make them wait any longer’’ and some of the MTC grant money may have to be Many visit Callander residents Tom and Bernice McFarlane visited at the Callander Nursing Home on Feb. 28 with Marion Letherland. Mary Clark visited Howard Clark. Mrs. Ross Ander­ son visited with Hazel Procter. The residents and staff wish to tell Helen Blake how much they will miss her while she is recupera­ ting from her broken leg. On Sunday, March 1, Gerrie Grobbink was out for the day, attending church and having lunch with her family. The United Church conducted a service for the residents. Ray Stewart visited Eva and Oliver used to fix village roads instead of township roads. Before paving can begin, even if money weren’t a problem, several of the streets need to be dug up, given a better base of gravel, then allowed to settle before paving, it was explained. Jim Johnston, township road superintendent, explained that an estimate three years ago estimated the cost to pave the road and install sidewalks (including engineering fees) at about $20,000 per block. Reeve Cunningham promised his council would take the feelings expressed by the residents and use them in planning expenditures for the village in the coming years. Stewart. Jill McCutcheon visited Lottie McCutcheon. Donna and Ray Fischer visited Ethel Fischer. On Monday, March 2, Elizabeth McKercher phoned from Florida to talk with Maggie Griffith. Ivy Kelly celebrated a birthday on March 5 and was given best wishes by residents and staff. Winnie McPhail was out for a car ride with George Langlois. Mac Baker visited with Jack Hamilton. John and Murray Graham visited Donald Graham. Mary Clark visit­ ed Howard Clark. Ray Stewart visited Eva and Oliver Stewart. On Friday, Edna Pletch visited with Dorothy Higgins. The winners of the Branch Division of the Royal Canadian Legion’s annual Remembrance Day Literary Contest were named in Blyth February 25. Ken Steward [left, front] placed third; Sarah Jean Allan [centre] was first; and Lori Bailey was second. Sarah Jean’s poem went on to place first at the Zone level as well. Members of the Blyth Legion presented the awards to the Blyth Public School students: [from left] Clare Vincent, Mary Lou Stewart and Donna Govier. The winners of the Blyth Legion’s annual Remembrance Day poster contest were announced Feb. 25, with Jason Elliott [left, front] placing third; Kelly Cook winning first; and Karli Yanchus comine in second. With the Blyth Public School students are Legion members [from left] Clare Vincent, Mary Lou Stewart and Donna Govier.