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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1989-09-20, Page 133 lot subdivision planned for Blyth’s north end VOL. 5 NO. 38 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1989.45 CENTS All packed The last remnants of what was once the busy Guelph-Goderich CP Rail line sit in the early morning mist of the former Blyth rail yard waiting to be shipped out... by truck. Crews have been working for weeks along the rail line to lift rails and ties for salvage, resulting in huge piles of used ties at various locations along the route. In the background is the arch that once carried the railway under the north-south CN line, also long abandoned. Blyth, Kennel Club agree to agree An agreement will be negotiated between Blyth village council and the Bluewater Kennel Club to try to eliminate potential problems with the Club’s use of the fairgrounds for its annual dog show. The dog show has been held in Blyth for most of the decade without apparent problems but 3 hurt in Grey Three area youths were involved in a single vehicle accident on Sunday afternoon at 2:45, on Blind Line Road at Sideroad 15-16 of Grey Towmship. According to a spokesperson from the Wingharri OPP. Peter Workman, 16, of RR 3, Brussels was driving a 1983 Chev Impala east on Blind Line at a speed of 80 kilometres an hour when he ap­ proached the intersection too quickly. The brakes locked on and disagreements over the care of the grounds between a former Blyth councillor and club members had led to what Reeve Albert Wasson called Wednesday night, “a few waves on the pond.” ‘‘We’re prepared to sign a contract,” said Vianne Culbert, one of four representatives of the crash the vehicle skidded across the intersection and rolled over in the ditch. Police state that there were two passengers in the car. Brent Evans, 16, of RR 3, Brussels and Willis Perrie, 15 of RR 3, Brussels. Mr. Perrie sustained minor injuries and was transported to Wingham and District Hospital by a passing motorist. Damage to the vehicle was severe, OPP report. group. ‘‘It (the arena and park complex) is the perfect set up for us.” She said participants in the circuit of eight dog shows in southern Ontario like coming to Blyth. “It’s the only show in the eight where they can walk up town and do their shopping.” She said, however, her group felt there should be a spot in the contract that the group has only one person to deal with. She said she would like to see it put in the contract that the group had to deal with Clerk-treasurer Helen Grubb and or Arena Manager Dave Cook. “We have a relationship with them over the years,” she explained while new people coming on village council may not know who is involved. Reeve Albert Wasson explained that some of the problems are due to there being two bodies involved in the renting of the facility for the dog show. The group had always rented the arena but the park didn’t really go with it, although it was always understood the park was included. ‘‘We need the ball diamond,” Ms. Culbert said, ‘‘because we need a level space for a show ring.” Mrs. Grubb said the dates for next year (July 3 and 4) have already been noted so there should­ n’t be a conflict with other things being booked into either the arena or the north ball diamond at that time. Councillor Dave Lee said that once an agreement is worked out he thought the same rules should apply for others renting the facili­ ties for things such as ball tourna­ ments. ‘‘In my mind the town doesn’t expect to make money off it (the park) but we should recover th costs.” Reeve Wasson said the ecnomic Continued on page 3 If government approval is forth­ coming, Blyth could see the first lots in a new 33-home subdivision on the market by spring. John Van Den Assem of Morris township met with Blyth village council Wednesday night to outline plans for the new subdivision. The area, in the north east part of town, east of highway 4 had earlier been set up for a mobile home park but never developed. The market for mobiles homes seemed to have gone flat, he told council. But looking at the homes springing up in other areas nearby, he said, “I think we (Blyth) should have some of the action too.” Plans for the original subdivision have been redrawn to fit bylaw requirements for larger homes. Mr. Van Den Assem told council he hoped for a zoning change that would turn lots along the highway currently designated as highway commercial to residential lots, not­ ing there would still be plenty of highway commercial land in the area. Speaking later Mr. Van Den Assem said he had owned the land for seven or eight years but felt now is the time to get it ready for development. If government ap­ provals from such bodies as the Ministry of the Environment aren’t delayed, he said, the first lots could be for sale next spring. He said the subdivision would be developed in stages with about one third of the lots on sale in the first year. Councillors were pleased with the plans. ‘‘I don’t think you’re going to get anything but co-opera­ tion from council,” Reeve Albert Wasson told Mr. Van Den Assem. 128th Brussels Fair on today The 128th Brussels Fall Fair began last evening (Tuesday) at the BMG Community Centre with the presentation of displays and entries in the homecraft division and school work. Starting at 7 p.m. there was a baby show which was followed by the pet show, a new event this year, and the popular variety show. The parade will begin today (Wednesday) at 12 noon with the students marching from Victoria Park, north to the clerk’s office, then south down Turnberry Street, and finally turning east to the area. The Official opening will start at 1 p.m. and the mini-tractor pull, another new event, will commence at 2 p.m. Other afternoon events will include an open youth horse show at 1:30, sheep shearing at 3 p.m. in addition the livestock judging. An Agri-Food Promotions has been established in the arena for the first time this year as well featuring displays by the Milk Producers, Pork Producers, Beef Producers, poultry and eggs, vege­ tables, maple syrup, apples, Bean Producers, Maitland Valley Con­ servation Authority and Women’s Institutes. The midway is by Laughlin Amusements.