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THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9,1994. PAGE 3.
Legion donates to school progs.
Steve Thompson of Blyth, right, was acclaimed to the
position of Huron Federation of Agriculture president at the
annual meeting in Brussels on Friday night. Mr. Thompson
receives congratulations from outgoing president Bill
Wallace of Seaforth, whom Mr. Thompson said was one of
the great presidents.
Candidates tackle issues
For the five candidates and the used for something decorative, not
more than 80 people who gathered just functional. The energy savings
will be tremendous with the new
lights and I have received several
compliments about them," he said.
The question was posed as to
whether someone could check on
the candle power of the lights.
"Who would be responsible if the
poor lighting contributed to an
accident?" asked Elaine Scrim-
geour.
All of the candidates agreed that
the matter should be investigated.
Don Scrimgeour, a member of
the Blyth Business Association
who supported the installation of
the lights, asked the panel if they
would back the further develop
ment of the lighting plan.
Mr. Bailey said he would be
committed to council's decision on
the matter, but he had concerns
about the cost of the project and the
portion which had to be contributed
by the village.
The other candidate for reeve,
Eugene Cobum said he supported
at Blyth Memorial Hall on Nov. 1
for the all-candidates meeting, the
most important issue appeared to
be the new street lights installed
along Blyth's Queen Street this
summer.
Roger Riley's comment that the
street lights were "plain stupidity"
were echoed by Dan Bailey. Both
men felt the lighting was not ade
quate and created very poor driving
conditions in the village, especially
on dark rainy nights. Mr. Riley
questioned the candle power of the
lights and asked whether the lights
had been approved by the Ministry
of Transportation.
PUC candidate George Reinink
said he would be willing to look
into the matter, if elected to the
position. One of his main objec
tives in running for PUC is to open
the lines of communication in the
village. "I want to be able to help
the people who have concerns and
to straighten out the problems I see
in the town's office."
As a present councillor, Mason
Bailey said he had very little input
into the decision regarding the
lights. Mr. Bailey agreed that the
lights are nice and ornamental, but
they do not meet the standards set
by MTO. He also stated that the
cost of $104,000 for 25 lights was
unnecessary.
Clerk-Treasurer Helen Grubb, an
audience member, clarified the
costs. She said the lights, poles and
wiring cost $60,000 and the addi
tional money was spent on under
ground tubing and duct work under
the bridge which can be used for
other purposes.
Dave Webster, PUC incumbent,
said the lights were installed quick
ly because they were supported by
a PRIDE grant from the govern
ment. "We were approaching the
deadline and the money had to be
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The general meeting of the Blyth
RCL was held on Nov. 3.
Donations made at this meeting
included Blyth Brownies, Guides
and Pathfinders, $351.50 towards
camp expenses; Canadian Diabetes
Association, $50; Hullett Central
Public School, $500 towards
playground equipment and the Ted
Foster Memorial Christmas Tree
Fund, $50.
Funding for swimming lessons
through Hullett CPS and Blyth PS
was motioned in the amount of
$1,920.
Winners at euchre Monday, Oct.
31 were: high lady, June Jacklin;
high man, Mel Jacklin; ladies' lone
hands, Ted Fothergill, playing as a
lady; men's lone hands, Klaus
deJong; ladies' low, Anna deJong;
men's low, Millar Richmond.
the BBA approach to phasing in the
lights, but also had concerns
regarding finances. "The new coun
cil will have to set their priorities
for spending."
Each of the acclaimed council
lors seated in the audience were
asked for their input on the lighting
issue. Gerald Kerr liked the look of
the lights and supported the contin
uation of the plan if the candle
power could be increased. Each of
the other candidates wanted to look
at the costs involved before making
a decision.
Cost sharing for subdivisions
In response to a question from
Bill Howson regarding the cost
sharing for developing lots, PUC
candidate Tom Cronin said the
town should put in the streets and
the subdivider should pay for the
hydro and water lines.
"Development is my favourite
subject," said Mr. Bailey, "but I am
not in favour of subsidizing devel
opment. We should go back 10
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Blyth continues.... 523-4820
30% off ceramic cow and pig
canisters/cookie jars, cream & sugar sets,
salt and pepper ensembles.
30% Off natural, white wicker
and rattan mirrors & planters
25% off cast iron doorstops, many
styles to choose from - dogs, sheep,
pigs, horses, trains, cats, etc.
GREAT GIFT IDEA - Boxed serviettes
(Christmas & everyday designs) and candle
ensemble includes 16 serviettes, 2 candles and
2flower rings. Only $10.00
What’s New - Trays, mugs and
matching coaster sets in rooster, pansy
and chickadee designs.
Still got leaves
Membership Chairman William
Vincent reported membership to
date totalled 292 members to the
Blyth Branch. Comrade Vincent
would like to remind all members
that the 1995 dues are due by Dec.
31.
The Remembrance Day service
will be held at the Blyth Memorial
Hall at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11. Legion
Parade is to form at the Branch at
10:30 a.m.
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