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THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2005. PAGE 7.
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By Bonnie Gropp
Citizen editor
Over 30 youths and adults
attended the Monday night meeting
of North Huron council to present a
proposal for a youth activity park in
Blyth.
Susan Howson explained that the
group was seeking council’s
support and expertise with the
project, particularly in the area of
Council to set up meeting with BIG
By Bonnie Gropp
Citizen editor
North Huron council decided at
Monday night’s meeting that it
might be a good idea to meet with
Blyth Idea Group (BIG).
A letter from the group, which had
been included in council’s agenda
package, prompted reeve Doug
Layton to suggest a need for
communication.
Councillor Archie MacGowan
agreed saying, “There are issues that
aren’t entirely accurate in this
letter.”
A suggestion was made that
someone from council should attend
the BIG meetings as well. Brock
Vodden, a member of the group who
was present at the meeting agreed
grants.
The proposal for the park is to
have a skateboard park, with a small
area to the side Tor beginners and
for a basketball net.
“Eventually we may include other
things, but this is the starting point,”
said Howson.
She noted that Const. Jeff
Walraven of the OPP has been
asked to be involved in the
committee.
that was a welcome suggestion but
may be difficult as the group is
informal and does not meet on a
regular basis.
“However,” he said, “if we have
made errors we would certainly like
to see them corrected.”
North Huron looks into
sites for Blyth library
By Bonnie Gropp
Citizen editor
Sites are being investigated for the
Blyth library.
At the North Huron council
meeting on Monday night
information from the health and
social services committee indicated
approves park in principle
Ernest Dow made a presentation
regarding the design and stated that
they could learn from the mistakes
of communities that had parks. The
cost for the pad, the suggested size
of which is 50x80 feet, would be
$8,000.
In explaining the need for a park,
Howson said it will definitely be
used. She said that Dale Lamont in
Seaforth had told her that many
Blyth youths are using the park
Councillor James Campbell said
that if council is to meet with the
group he would like it to be a
majority, not just a few.
“I think it’s a good idea to do this
and clear up misunderstanding and
any false things that are printed
that two proposals had been
received from Queen Street property
owners regarding the relocation of
the library to their storefront.
The committee deferred a decision
until further information and
inspection could be done.
Reeve Doug Layton said that he
had met with county librarian Beth
Ross in Blyth on Monday.
While nothing was definite on the
location, Layton assured that the
library would be improved. “It will
be a more enhanced, better library,”
for the people in Blyth, he said.
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According to Howson, Walraven
has recommended the park be
situated between the two ball
diamonds as it is visible, but away
from residential areas.
This would have to be approved
by the Thresher Association,
however, as stated in an agreement.
Reeve Doug Layton thanked the
group for their “great” presentation
complimenting them on the work
here.”
There was one bit of caution,
however, from councillor Arnold
Taylor. “I think we need to be clear
that every time a committee is
formed we’re not going to be held
accountable to them.”
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and research they had done.
Councillor Murray Nesbitt noted
that the park would have economic
spinoff for the village as people
who drop their children off, then
spend time in town.
“Anything bringing people
Blyth is going to be a boon to
economy,” agreed Howson.
Diane Ferguson added that
pad could be used in the winter for
road hockey which would keep the
kids off the street.
In later discussion, deputy-reeve
Murray Scott said that the Belgrave
Kinsmen were considering a skate
park for that community.
Council’s consensus was that a
proposal such as Blyth’s would be
treated in the same manner.
They accepted Blyth’s proposal in
principle until further investigation
is done.
The old-fashioned way
Mrs. Goodale’s Grade 3/4 students at Grey Central Public
School learned the art of making bread from scratch as well
as other skills during Pioneer Day. From left, Kelsey,
Matthew, Heidi, Bryce, James and Alanis, placed sliced
apples on a tray to be dried, then used, to make Christmas
decorations. (Heather Crawford photo)