HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1997-06-04, Page 3THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4,1997 PAGE 3.
Drain debate at council
By Janice Becker
Citizen staff
Little government funding and a
large project price tag prompted a
lengthy discussion at Blyth coun
cil's June 23 meeting.
Just two weeks ago, council
received word from the
Canada/Ontario Infrastructure
Works program that the village
would receive approximately
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Great big thank you
Blyth Spark Caileigh Purcell and Blyth Brownie Aislinn
Purcell had the honour of presenting Susan Haggitt of the
Blyth Legion with a large thank you card and two boxes of
Guide cookies for the Legion's $500 donation to the clubs.
The money helped send girls to camp.
Swinging Seniors
enjoy potluck meal
The Blyth Swinging Seniors met
on May 28 at noon for their always
delicious potluck dinner. About 30
attended.
After dinner vice-president, Jean
Nethery, called the meeting to
order. All sang O Canada with
Phyllis Boak at the piano. A lively
sing-song followed, led by Harv
McDowell and Vera Badley.
Happy Birthday was sung to
Harv McDowell for his birthday in
May and Harv and Feme
McDowell also had a May wedding
anniversary. The vice-president
then called on Dick Poore, who
showed a video on how fast a fire
can spread. The first two or three
minutes can be very critical to
make an escape, he said.
He said to be sure all fire alarms
are working and have a plan of
escape in place. He showed
another video called "Animals
You'll Never Forget". It was a very
entertaining film and much enjoyed
by all the seniors.
Mary Walden and Janet Lawrie
were in charge of the program.
Mary thanked him for providing
the VCR and television and
showing the video.
Vice President, Nethery
continued on with the business.
The usual reports were given. It
was then decided to continue to
give an award to the highest Grade
8 student in Blyth Public School as
in the past. Officers will remain the
same for another year.
The Senior bus trip will be June
25. Phone Jean Nethery for
information or tickets.
The Seniors picnic will be held
July 23 in the Lions Park at noon
with a potluck dinner.
The Blyth UCW held its regular
meeting, May 21 with 42 present.
The theme was "Mother's Day"
with Lori Falconer and Janice
Peters looking after devotions.
Susan Howson introduced the new
hymn book in memory of Les
Rutledge.
Emily Phillips, president,
welcomed all. Roll call was
answered what you called your
mother or grandmother.
The Strawberry Social is June 26.
The casserole bank needs more
casseroles.
The president Emily talked about
loving your child. Love is patient,
kind and not giving up. "Love is
eternal" says it all on Mother's Day.
Loma Fraser read a poem, "The
Flower Lady". The Choral Kids
entertained with several beautiful
songs.
The next meeting is Tuesday,
June 17 at at 8 p.m. The meeting
closed with a delicious lunch
prepared by Ben Snell and helpers.
$10,800 while being required to
contribute another $5,400 to obtain
the funds.
Council had hoped to begin
repair work on Gypsy Lane, includ
ing the drain.
The drain repairs alone will cost
$47,000.
When asked by Clerk-Treasurer
John Stewart which project he
should apply for under the pro
gram, as the due date for submis
sions is June 13, Councillor Doug
Scrimgeour quickly said funds
should go to the drain.
Reeve Mason Bailey questioned
why the drain had to be completed
yet, as the drain was better now
than it had in the past.
“The road is 20 years old and the
road wouldn’t be re-paved until the
drain is fixed,” said Scrimgeour.
There was considerable discus
sion about the present condition of
Gypsy Lane, the necessity to fix it
immediately, options for the type of
drain repair to be completed and
whether the work could be done by
village employees or if an engineer
and contractor should be hired.
Stewart expressed concerns about
allowing a contractor to come in
and drill test wells, as suggested by
Reeve Bailey, as there may be a
tendency to offer the product they
sell, he said. “If it doesn’t work out,
who do we go back to?” he asked.
“Engineers have the expertise to do
the work.”
Councillor Rob Lawrie supported
Reeve Bailey’s suggestion regard
ing a specific contractor who had
offered to drill test wells because
the price was right.
After talking briefly about
putting the infrastructure money to
another project, council agreed that
the drain work at Gypsy Lane
should be done.
Council determined it would be
best to hire an engineer to prepare a
report on the drain, as details are
required for the infrastructure
application.
Stewart told council that Bruce
Potter of R.J. Bumside and Associ
ates had looked over the area in the
past and should be able to put
together a report within the 10-day
limit.
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FLUSHING OF
HYDRANTS
The Village of Blyth
Public Works Department
will be flushing fire
hydrants on Thursday,
June 5,1997
commencing at 9:00 a.m.
Your co-operation Is
greatly appreciated.
John Stewart, A.M.C.T.
Clerk-Treasurer
Village of Blyth
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