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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1986-11-19, Page 6Page 6—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1986 BIyth Standard Blyth Council discusses driveway issue By David Emslie BLYTH - After several months of discus- sion on driveway paving by the village, council here drafted a driveway bylaw at their meeting on November 11. Previously, the village had been paving the last 10 feet of citizen's driveways when they were paving roads, but the acting clerk Ann Nesbit explained that every driveway was being assessed slightly differently. Therefore, council decided to draft a bylaw which will state that driveway paving will now be done at the property owner's expense. "What was done in the past can't, be changed, it would probably be fairest to sup- port none (of the owners)," Councillor Bill Manning said. "I'm in favor of not paving. I feel it's fair to everyone." In the 'course of the driveway discussion, the issue of different grades on newly paved roads also arose. "Unfortunately, we can't change the past, but what was mentioned, the grade of the driveway, can be a problem," Reeve Albert Wasson noted. "If we create the problem by changing the grade of the road, it is up to the municipality to put it into a suitable state." PRIDE fending In other business, it was noted that council recently received their Program for Renewal, Improvement, Development and Economic revitilization of municipally own- ed property (PRIDE) application. Mrs. Nesbit explained that the first question on the application asks whether the municipali- ty has an approved Community Improve- ment Area in their Secondary Plan. Blyth has yet to add such an area to their plan. Mrs. Nesbit said the application is due in January, but council can apply again in ear- ly spring. She added that to be eligible for PRIDE funding, the village must have one specific area in the municipality they wish to have upgraded. "They want to designate an area that needs a lot of upgrading," Mrs. Nesbit said. "They don't really want to do things like arena roofs, they would rather have one area for a big change. They want something they can show is a PRIDE improved area." The village council will also have to prove they have the money within the municipali- ty coffers to pay for their percentage of the projects. Aside from these factors, council will be updating their property and maintenance standards prior to making their application, as these standards are another necessity in getting the funding. Towards this goal, Eugene McAdam, the building inspector for the village, along with Councillors Bill' Howson and Lloyd Sippel, will study similar Brussels and Hullett Township bylaws before making their recommendations to council. Resignation Reeve Wasson announced the resignation of the Landfill Site Superintendent and Animal Control Officer, Joe Mahon. "On Saturday our town foreman gracious- ly accepted to man the landfill site," Reeve Wasson said; and added that the foremen suggested looking into the village forces tak- ing care of these jobs. "The main thing is to have someone look- ing after it and keeping track of what space has been used," Councillor Howson noted. A motion was passed to take the recom- mendation to the Sanitary Landfill Site Committee that village employees take over responsibility on a trial basis. Wood income As the Blyth Hydro Commission had ap- proximately 16 trees to cut down this fall, Councillor Howson asked where the income from the trees goes. "The village was forced to get rid of them," Reeve Wasson replied. The income from these trees goes towards replanting, as the village tries to plant anywhere from 15 to 20 trees a year. Donation okayed Because of the extra hours put in by fire fighters on Hallowe'en night in Blyth, Coun- cillor Tom Cronin asked whether the firemen were given anything for their patrolling. "I think we should give them a donation of $100, it's not much, but it will show them we appreciate it," he said. Council passed the motion on Councillor .Cronin's suggestion. Highway work proposed A letter was brought before council from the Township of East Wawanosh asking for Blyth's support for road construction on Highway 4 between Blyth and Wingham. "I suggest we accent the term `reconstruction' because last time they just put asphalt on top. A terrible amount of money has been wasted on that road, it's ridiculous. It will never be better until it is reconstructed," Reeve Wasson said in sup- port of the reconstrution. Blyth Council will be adding their support to East Wawanosh. Art consultant' v�.sits Blyth school BLYTH - On November 7, Mrs. DeeDee Graham came to Blyth Public School. She is the art consultant for the Huron County Board of Education. She came to show students in various classes how to achieve better body figures in artwork. Book Fair Very soon the school will hold a book fair. It will be set up during the week of November 24. The hours will be: November 25, 1 - 5 p.m; November 26, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m; Thursday, November 27, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. There will be a wide variety of children's books for students from kindergarten to Grade 8. The library will get 55 percent of the total sale in free books. For example, if they sell $1,000 worth of books, the library will get $550 worth of free books. It will be held in the school library. The book sale will be on I Tha BQar Truth display during November 26. Remember, Christmas is coming and books make great gifts. Australian Teacher Talks To Classes On November 10, Jenny Rankin from Perth, Australia who now teaches in the school interview on We have the Bird Feed you need!! 0' Wild Bird Seed Mix C7' Sunflower Seeds re Cut Corn Goderich on a teacher -exchange program came to Blyth Public School to talk to the students about Australia. She showed slides and answered questions concerning her homeland. She was asked what . she thought of Canada and she said "it was what I ex- pected." She also said that she liked Canada very much. Busy Week For Grade Six The Grade six Class was very busy because of all the events going on this week. The class put on the Remembrance Day Program on Tuesday and also were in charge of the hotdog day on Friday. During the week they wrote poems and essays for the Legion Remembrance Day Literary Contest. The topic was: What is the significance of the poppy. Filter Queen "IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN VARNA" 482-7103 erif VILLAGE. 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One of the events will be the fashion show to be held at Hullett Central Public School on November 28 at 8 p.m. Co-ordinator Edith Taylor says there Will be three themes for the show, Teddy Bear's Picnic, It's A Small World and Winter Wonderland. Two of several models are Elizabeth MacGregor (left) and Cheri Taylor. (Anne Narejko photo) Many tributes paid By Kathy Bromley BLYTH - Numerous members of the Blyth Legion and Auxiliary, Branch 420, gathered at the Legion Hall on November 11 for their annual Remembrance Day Parade and Ser- vice to pay tribute to all the courageous men who laid their lives on the line for the freedom our country has today. The members marched from the Legion to the Memorial Hall for the service. Taking part in the parade and service were children from the Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Brownies and Girl Guides. BUDNYppSTUDIO FRAME SHOP YOU NAME IT -WE. FRAME IT FREE STRETCHING with Custom Framing (Bring in this ad for additional savings) "Expires Nov. 26/86" 38A Victoria St. N., Goderich 524-9021 Worsen Bros. After the presentation of the Colors, and the singing of 0 Canada, the laying of the wreaths, on behalf of various groups, was held. Russ Wilson had the honor of laying the wreath for the Province of Ontario. For the Blyth Legion, President Bill Vincent placed a wreath, while Janice Henry, President of the Ladies' Auxiliary, laid a wreath on behalf of the Auxiliary. Reeve Albert Wasson, laid the wreath for the Village of Blyth; John Elliott on behalf of the Masonic Lodge; while John Stewart had the honor on behalf of the Blyth Lion's Club. For the Christian Reformed Church, Mar- tin Wilts placed a wreath. Representing the Blyth Beavers, Cubs and Scouts, Jason Lee, Brad Montgomery and Mark Wilson par- ticipated, while Jennifer Stadleman and Kathy Fraser placed a wreath on behalf of the Blyth Brownies and Girl Guides. For the Blyth Public School, Rick Howson and Daryl Elliott took part, 'and Tammy Spence and Vickie Lou Riley represented the Hullett Public School in their laying of a wreath. Simon Hallahan had the honor of laying the final wreath for all public donations. Rev. Ken Bauman of the Blyth United Church made the Scripture Reading, while Rev. Roger Gelwicks—the Branch Chaplain, gave a small sermon based on Pride in God and Country. The returning of the colors was then held followed by the singing of God Save the Queen. Everyone returned to the Legion for a lunch prepared by the Ladies' Auxiliary. LUCKY PUCK ;500 WINNER Maynard Corrie, owner of Corrie's Valumart, presented a '300. voucher to Rick DeMaeyer (right) of Clinton a recent winner in Volumart's Ontario -wide Lucky Puck contest. You could be a winner tool Enter at Corrie's Valumort.