The Citizen, 2009-05-21, Page 3THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2009. PAGE 3. Higher costs for tarring andchipping of some roads mean some
road reconstruction planned for
Morris-Turnberry will not take place
this year, councillors agreed at their
May 5 meeting.
Mike Thomas, director of public
works, told councillors that tarring
and chipping costs for portions of
Glennanon and Brandon Roads were
much higher than the amounts that
had been allocated in the budget.
Councillors agreed that the first
priority needed to be to finish the
surfacing of roads that had been
reconstructed and prepared for
tarring and chipping to prevent
deterioration that might mean some
of the work had to be done over
again. They passed a motion to
reallocate funds previously allotted
to various projects in the road
budget.
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Thomas promised to have crews
look into trimming roadside trees
after a complaint by councillor Lynn
Hoy.
Hoy said limbs are protruding so
far onto some roadways that people
are having their vehicles damaged,
particularly if they meet oncoming
traffic.
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After receiving calls from
residents requesting a pick-up of
yard waste, councillors agreed to
proceed with having Bluewater
Recycling conduct a one-day pick
up in urban areas. The cost to the
municipality will be $750. All waste
must be contained in biodegradable
paper bags.
Councillors also agreed to offer a
free large-item pick-up but not until
next year. Residents will be
encouraged to put their items at the
roadside for a weekend with anyone
who wants them allowed to come
and pick them up. If the items
remain at the roadside after the
weekend, they will be removed.
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Following the withdrawal of Dave
Lee, who had been successful bidder
on several contracts for grass
cutting, the contracts were awarded
to the next highest bidders in each
case, with Tuff Concepts and Solid
Ground Landscaping getting extra
work on top of the contracts they
already had.
***
Six permits for a total of $531,000in construction were processed in
April by Steve Fortier, chief building
official. So far there have been 19
permits approved totalling $1.24
million.
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Councillors passed a motion to
support the accommodation review
committee for the Turnberry,
Wingham, East Wawanosh and
Blyth Public Schools in its
recommendation that the four
schools be closed and a large school
be built to accommodate all
students.
The Blyth Legion Auxiliary Penny
Sale is May 20-23. This is the
weekend of the Country Music
Singing Contest in Blyth.
Blyth Swinging Seniors will meet
May 27 with a potluck lunch at noon
in Blyth Memorial Hall. Kaleigh
Foran (Jean and Lawrence Plaetzer’s
granddaughter) will be speaking on
her experiences in the Dominican
Republic. If you are over the age of
55 years, like it or not, we become
seniors. Everyone is welcome.
Members from all the churches in
Blyth are working hard on Vacation
Bible School which will run July 27
- 31 from 9 a.m. to noon. The theme
this year is Sun Rock Kids Camp.
Come out and enjoy the fun and
fellowship.
The Clinton Public Hospital
Auxiliary met on May 4 for the
monthly meeting.
Speaker Bud Bell, hospital
engineer and fire marshal, informed
the members about fire safety
including drills and action to be
taken on hearing a fire alarm at the
hospital.
Members who attended the
Region 2 conference in Wingham
reported on the speakers: Dr.
Michelle Flowers, Dr. Norman
Barlow and Shelley McPhee-Haist.
An informative day was enjoyed by
the 12 members who attended. The
day included a lunch and
entertainment by The Ballagh
Bunch.
An invitation to attend the open
house, ribbon cutting and art display
at the Clinton Health Clinic
apartment on May 23 at 3:30 p.m.
was extended from the CPH
Foundation.
Upcoming Auxiliary fundraising
events include the annual yard and
bake sale on May 23 at 7 a.m., tag
day and draw tickets on sale at the
Clinton Spring Fair or anytime from
auxiliary members. These events
help to pay for such purchases as the
recent order of two chairs for the
palliative care room.
The next meeting will be a potluck
luncheon at St. Andrew’s United
Church in Bayfield on June 1
beginning at 10 a.m.
By Marilyn
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It was perfect weather for some softball over the weekend.
While chilly temperatures came through most of the
province on Sunday, the clouds gave way to the sun on a
beautiful Victoria Day on Monday, making it prime time for
the area’s children to get out and get active. Brianna
Kuperus, pictured, was out playing some pick-up softball
with some of her friends on a long-awaited long weekend.
(Vicky Bremner photo)
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