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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1986-12-24, Page 6Page 6—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1986 Blyth to Street. While they agreed to allow the septic tanks to be put in, the current bylaw states that once sewage lines are in place, the owner has to hook up to it within a year. Because the cost of the line is approx- imately $32,000 including legal costs, Coun- cillor Tom Cronin noted, "To put it through there, it's not worth it to the municipality." The decision was reached to check with the Ministry of Environment to see whether council can charge for the line. In the mean time, the land owner will be informed he will have to hook up to the line once it is in place, and he may have to pay. PRIDE Once again, the subject of the Program for Renewal, Improvement, Development and Economic revitilization of municipally owned property ( PRIDE) arose at the meeting. Because the application for the funding is due on January 31, council has enlisted the aid of Art Clark of Maitland Engineering to assist them with the application. Councillor Lloyd Sippel had one concern community. about the program. "Cindy (Cindy Fisher of The grant will be split the same as it was the Huron County Planning Board) inform - in 1985,, council decided, with $3,100 going to ed us that the whole village would be a the Memorial Hall, $500 to the Lions Club for PRIDE program, and now we hear they just swimming lesson, $800 to minor hockey, $700 want a certain area." • to minor ball and $900 to figure skating. Reeve Albert Wasson pointed out that the Sewage Lines first year of the program would focus The question of who is responsible for the predominantly on public meetings on what cost of putting in sewage lines for new should be done in the village, while in the homes arose at the meeting, as a resident two following years, work could be carried requested permission to put in a septic tank out throughout town. in a new home at the east end of Drummond "I think what we're looking at is one area ' By David Emslle BLYTH - It was announced at council here on December 16 that the village will receive $40,000 under the Ontario Home Renewal Program in 1987. When the announcement was made, Coun- cillor Bill Manning asked whether public notice is made of the funds being made available. "There were originally ads about the fund, but there were so many people apply- ing, it dried up," Councillor Bill Howson replied. "Maybe we should make it known it's available, but it might be a good idea to be prepared for a lot of people being interested." Council agreed that once the money ar- rives, the people of the village should be in- formed so they may apply for assistance. To this end, notice will be put on the Public Utilities Commission bills and on the local cable television station. Another grant the village will receive will come from the Ministry of Tourism and Recreation. The $6,000 will go towards assisting with recreation programs in the I3Iyth Standard 40,000 at a time," he said. Council will be meeting with Mr. Clark early in January to prepare their application. Liability As a person or persons has been sighted using the municipally owned Popp property as a trail for their All Terrain Vehicle, coun- cil checked with their insurance agent to see whether they would be liable if that person were injured. They received four recommendations from their company that would ensure the village was not liable. Council decided to follow these recommendations and they will entail: posting proper signs in regards to unauthorized use; putting a notice in local papers expressing council's concern;' notification in writing to property owners bordering the village's property; notifica- tion to police authorities if trespassing continues. • Highway 4 At their last meeting, council decided to send a letter to the Ministry of Transporta- tion and Communication requesting action on reconstruction of Highway 4. They received a letter in turn stating that the highway is scheduled for improvement in the ministry's five year capital program. However, since that time; some concerns have been brought before Reeve Wasson regarding the portion of Highway 4 near the senior citizen's apartments where the road bottlenecks. He noted that some physical damage is being done by the snowplows that Turn to page 7 • Ith Christmas! St Hoping your holiday be abundant in all Piet and Ann Reinsma good things! and Staff LL WAACE TURKEY Products Limited Blyth, Ont. 523-9251 McBRIDE BROS. MACHINE and REPAIR Specialize in: •Precision machine work *Custom fabrication •Tractor & Combine repairs •Replacement machinery parts 3/4 mile West of Kippen Brad Dennis • 262-2687. 262-2616 Call anytime 1111111.1111. 1111,04111 1 "THE WORLD SEEMS SO MUCH BRIGHTER IN THE HAPPY GLOW OF CHRISTMAS." easons Greetings From The 1Management and Staff at SINCE 1894 THE ORIGINAL OLD MILL IN DOWNTOWN BLYTH (519) 523®9666 No Christmas concert is complete without the manger scene and the story of Jesus' birth. At Blyth Public School the Grade 1 class presented the centuries old story in fine tradi- tion. (Shelley McPhee Haist photo) 114 take in concert By Kathy Bromley BLYTH.- On Wednesday afternoon, I had the honour of attending the Blyth Public School Dress Rehearsal for the -concert,- along with 114 other spectators. It was an enjoyable afternoon, which really paid off in seeing then, as I had the misfortune of com- ing down with the flu on Thursday and was unable to attend the concert on Thursday evening. A bus from Huronview also came out and the senior citizens were entertained by the children. Various songs and plays were shown and given to bring everyone's Christmas spirit up to level! The Junior Choir, consisting of children from Grades 1 to 4, shared four numbers with us: My Favourite Things; Mary's Lit- tle Boy; Santa's Usin' Zebras Now; and a Music Box Carol. The Kindergarten class, under the super- vision of their teacher, Mary Buffinga, did an excellent play on the first Christmas. This was followed by the grades 1 and 2 doing a comical play entitled "Shapin' Up, Santa". Santa had gained too much excess weight throughout the year which they tried to wear off him in order for him to be able to go down the chimneys and not get stuck! After the hilarious play, we were brought back to a much more serious level with the Senior Choir, Grade 5-8 singing five songs. The songs chosen were entitled: "It's Begin- ning to Look a Lot Like Christmas; Venite Adoremus; Monotone Angel; Jus: a Little Baby and Christmas is a Feeling." Both choirs did an excellent job in singing. The Grades 3 and 4 went to work next to display "Nine Cheers for Christmas." The word Christmas was broken down letter for letter and a definition was given for each let- ter as to what it stood for. The Christmas Mood and Spirits were raised again as Carols were then sung while the students made preparations for the final play. It was put on by Grades 5,6,7 and 8 and entitled: "Follow that Star." As principal Bill Black explained on Wednesday afternoon, there were two castings for each part in the play. In the afternoon, Grades 5 and 6 were the stars in the show, while Thursday evening, Grades 7 and 8 participated. Mr. Black explained that this gives everyone a chance to show their, theatrical talents - after all Blyth is known for its theatre! It was an enjoyable and relaxing after- noon and the children as well as the teachers deserve recognition for all the work that was put forth. Quote Of The Week: Play it safe so that everyone can enjoy a safe and happy holi- day. 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