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The Citizen, 1991-01-30, Page 13PAGE 14. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 1991. Blyth. ™uncil_ briefs Council, Festival meet to iron out problems A meeting was held last week to iron out problems between Blyth Village Council and Blyth Centre for the Arts so that an agreement on joint use of Memorial Hall’s new “link” can be finally signed. Blyth village council was told Tuesday night that a meeting had taken place January 21 between Reeve Albert Wasson and Clerk- Treasurer Helen Grubb for the village and the Centre’s Building Committee Chairman Don McCaf­ frey and General Manager Joel Harris. Mr. McCaffrey had told the village delegation that the joint use agreement had been approved in principle by the Centre’s Board of Directors and had been sent to the Centre’s lawyer. He also promised to look after arranging a survey so property at the rear of the Festival’s admini­ stration building occupied by the loading dock and rear of the “link” can be deeded to the village. Mr. McCaffrey also promised to look into problems with the heating system which have left the lower hall in Memorial Hall unusable for some groups. Tuesday an inspection of the heating system had found some problems which had been resolved.***** “Don’t tell me somebody has finally got their head screwed on right” Councillor Dave Lee said on hearing that the province is nego­ tiating to purchase the right of way of the old CP Rail line from Guelph to Goderich. The long-term use of the land would be for a possible pipeline from Lake Huron to the Kitchener-Waterloo-Guelph area. Not buying the land could mean throwing away the chance to save billions of dollars, Councillor Lee suggested in the expensive studies and land acquisition costs needed if the province later had to negotiate with individual landowners to put through a pipeline. The information was contained in a letter from Brian Treble of the Huron County Planning and Development Department who is co-ordinating comments from Huron County municipalities affec­ ted for the Ministry of Municipal affairs. The short term use of the old rail corridor could be for recreational purposes, the letter said.***** Council was informed that Hebo Siertsema, RR 3, Blyth is the new chairman of the Blyth and District Community Centre Board while Bob Szusz of Londesboro is the new chairman of the Blyth-Hullett Landfill Site. At the meeting Joe Gibson was appointed weed inspec­ tor for the village.***** Clerk-Treasurer Helen Grubb said the Ministry of Tourism and Recreation has now acknowledged that the village’s application for a grant to assist in the renovation of the north wing of Memorial Hall for the new library branch is now complete and work is proceeding. “Hopefully in a month it will be all done”, she said. CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL FARM EQUIPMENT SHOW Planning to begin for new village entrance signs Planning will begin soon for three new signs to be placed at the entrances of the village of Blyth this summer. Village councillors were told by Clerk-Treasurer Helen Grubb at their January 22 meeting that the signs have to be erected this year since this is the final year of the three-year Pride grant under which Reeve Albert Wasson also said that any ideas the club has about how to design the signs would also be welcomed. The village had talked about the projects last year but no design had been chosen. Mr. Carter and councillors agreed on the importance of attractive entrances to the village. “We’re saying we’re proud of our commun­ ity if we have an attractive sign,” February 5-8, 1991 Toronto International Centre 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday thru Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Friday Canada’s agri-business showcase Sponsored by For further information contact CIFES: (705) 741-2536 See your local farm equipment dealer and supply outlet for special discount registration form. they are funded. The topic was Mr. Carter said. brought up when Don Carter, Council decided later to put the president of the new Blyth Optimist sign issue on the agenda for the Club appeared before council to see next meeting of council again since about having the club logo put on work has to begin soon on the entrance signs in the village. He planning if the signs are to be was told that new entrance signs constructed this summer. are being planned for the north, Council also agreed at the meet­ east and west sides of the village, ing to a request to designate March There is already an impressive sign as Optimist Month in the village, at the south entrance on Highway Mr. Carter said that during that 4. The new signs can be designed month the new club will carry on to incorporate the logos of the with the Optimist mandate of doing various clubs in the village, Mr. things for youth by planning youth Carter was told. activities. Melville plans projects for ’91 The congregation of Melville Presbyterian Church held its annual meeting after church ser­ vice on Sunday, Jan. 27 with approximately 50 adults in atten­ dance. Children were entertained with videos and playing outside in the snow. During lunch, each table had a ‘brainstorming’ session when suc­ cesses and failures of the year were discussed along with suggestions for improvement in ’91. The Rev. Caroline McAvoy chair­ ed the meeting with Margaret Mclnroy as secretary. All organiza­ tions reported a successful year. The major project for ’90 was the replacement of the church roof, which has been completed and paid for. Money from the Memorial Fund was used to purchase a television and VCR and they have been installed in a new cupboard and bookcase in the church parlour. Future projects under considera­ tion were wheelchair access and window repairs. A short meeting of the Board of Managers was held after the annual meeting and Brian Arm­ strong was elected Chairman with Bill King as vice-chairman. Other January activities included a tobogganing party Saturday, January 26 when 42 adults and children were invited to the home of Sean and Allison Purcell. Guild held a pot luck supper Tuesday, January 15 in the church and the new President, Donna Knight took over from Margaret Work who had been President for the last two years. Plans for February include a pot luck supper for the “Thirty Some­ thing” crowd on February 23. A good attendance is hoped for. Wednesday afternoon and evening Bible studies will be continued. Youths fined Two Wingham-area men charg­ ed with damaging mail boxes were fined $150 each in provincial court in Wingham January 23. Wayne C. Ranger, RR 2, Wing­ ham and Mark P. Heard, Wingham each pleaded guilty to damaging a mail box. The court was told Ontario Provincial Police received reports on November 23, 1990 that at 9 p.m. the night before three male youths had been seen damag­ ing mail boxes. Police investigated and eventually charged the pair who apparently took turns, one damaging one mail box, the other the next. Damages to both mail boxes have been repaired by Mr. Heard, the court was told. 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