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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1991-12-23, Page 3Members of the Grade 2 class at Blyth Public School got a chance to lie down on the job as they presented their play '"Twas the Night Before Christmas" at the Blyth Public School Thursday night. THE CITIZEN, MONDAY, DECEMBER 23,1991. PAGE 3. Parking restrictions set for main street corners Things looking brighter in Blyth with new street lights installed Streets in the village have been given a new look in the past couple of weeks as new, energy-efficient street lights have been installed and the future will be even brighter after Village Council approved the purchase of additional lights Dec. 17. Reeve Dave Lee reported to council that all the old lights (except those on main street) had been removed and the new lights, purchased under the PRIDE grant, had been installed, but a tour of the village by himself, PUC foreman Bill Bromley and Clerk-Treasurer Helen Grubb had revealed some problem areas with dark spots. He recommended 13 or 14 new lights be purchased to complete job. Councillor John Elliott said some criteria needs to be set up as to where lights would be added. He agreed with complaints from resi­ dents of Gypsy Lane that they needed a light because the street is travelled at a relatively fast rate and there is no sidewalk, but requests that just give more security to a personal property may not warrant additional lighting, he said. Reeve Lee said that while the FREE PUBLIC SKATING Thursday, December 26th from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Sponsored by Optimist Club of Blyth and District. additional lights should solve the problems for now, more problems may be found come spring when the leaves come out on the trees and block light from some lamps. Although the PRIDE grant money has been used up, council­ lors agreed to the purchase of the additional lights at a cost of $152 year. Town workmen will be asked to install the lights if their schedule allows, saving the $59 per light installation fee that had been paid for the installation of the previous lights. In the long run, the lights should save taxpayers money. The old dusk-to-dawn lights being used were taking a good deal of mainte­ nance to keep going, used much more electricity than the newer lights, and bulbs cost $85 each and were easy victims of vandals. Some of the old lights will be dismantled and the aluminum even- tually recycled. Those that can be repaired will be. Councillor Elliott made a motion that the old lights OFFICER FRIENDLY Peace op E.ai-lb When the angels sang on the Judean hills and proclaimed there would be peace and goodwill come to men as a result of the birth of Christ, they referred not to national or political peace, but to personal peace - peace of mind - peace in our very inmost being! This peace is the blessing God gives to every one who accepts His Son as Saviour. Thus the promise of "Peace on earth" is fulfilled to each of us, and as we find peace individually, the attitude of ''Goodwill to men" will emanate from our lives, not only at Christmas, but always. May all our friends and loved ones experience this peace and goodwill of which the angels sang, making this a most blessed Christmas. -Love to all, Russ 81 Marion CUSTOM FRAMING PAINTINGS PRINTS GIFTS* PLANTS LIMITEO EDITIONS that are workable be retained at least until the lighting program is completed. Blyth People In last week's report of the mixed darts at Blyth Legion the name of Brian Westberg was inadvertently misspelled. The Citizen regrets the error. Walden Photography Weddings & Portraits Call Gary Walden 482-7675 Your Community Oriented Policing Local -COMMITTEE­ TIP OF THE WEEK FROM ALL OF US, TO ALL OF YOU, HAVE A SAFE & MERRY CHRISTMAS. THIS ADVERTISEMENT IS BROUGHT TO VOU BY: THE BLYTH LEGION LADIES' AUXILIARY, BRANCH 420 Loca' BLYTH Continued from page 1 but at all intersections on main street in the core area. "(Then) in a perfect world if somebody was parked illegally the car would be towed," he said. He worried that enforcement would be the hardest part. Councillors agreed that many people do mind the signs. Reeve Dave Lee pointed out the signs at the Dinsley St. intersection had cer­ tainly improved the situation there. At least the no parking signs should reduce the village's liability, the councillors felt. VILLAGE OF BLYTH COUNCIL MEETING TIME AND PLACE CHANGE The time and place of the January 8th, 1992 regular meeting of Blyth Council Is as follows: Art Gallery - Blyth Memorial Community Hall 7:00 p.m. A Public Meeting Is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. to present the Community Improvement Plan for the Village of Blyth under the P.R.I.D.E. allocation. Helen R. Grubb, A.M.C.T. Clerk-Treasurer Administrator U] 9% LOANS... FOR 6 MONTHS - LIFE INSURED ON ALL LOANS TO PURCHASE ANY NEW 1991 OR 1992 VEHICLES! Clinton Community CREDIT UNION 70 Ontario Street CLINTON 482-3467 EXETER 235-0640 523-4944 Purchasing a vehicle is a big decision! Let us help you make the right one! GARRY WOODCOCK Quality Cars & Trucks We Can Save You Money Drive A Little - Save A Lot )j^/^ONTGOMERYLUCKNOW 528-2813*^ NOTICE TO RATEPAYERS OF HULLETT TOWNSHIP Ratepayers are requested by the council not to park cars on township roads during the winter months in order not to hinder snowplowing oper­ ations. Council will not be responsible for damages to any vehicles parked on the roads. It Is also requested that residents of Hullett Town­ ship do not push or dump snow on the township roads, for those who do, will be held responsible for any damages caused to any vehicles because of this. James F. Johnston Twp. of Hullett Road Supt. CRS Intermediate SPECIAL RATES FOR NEW CAR & TRUCK