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The Citizen, 1991-05-15, Page 26PAGE 26. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 15,1991. Bills for municipal office renovations a surprise The costs of renovating the Blyth municipal office have come in less than expected. Helen Grubb, clerk-treasurer told village councillors Wednesday night that with most of the bills paid the tab was just over $28,000 compared to the $31,000 estimated and included such extras as dry­ walling one wall that had been sup­ posed to be patched and a more expensive carpet than originally planned for. "And the work is super," she said. Reeve Albert Wasson agreed he Workshop studies transit needs The transportation needs of rural residents are as important as those living in urban centres. This was the message sent out at a conference in Kirkton on Wednesday, May 8. There were 12 speakers at the day­ long workshop, which was formatted to give people information and tips on setting up their own rural trans­ portation systems for the elderly and disabled in their communities. About was pleased with tne end price. "If anything there was more work than anticipated and it was still less than expected." Mrs. Grubb said that the town crew had done some of the work to save money and one room was car­ peted that had originally been in the plans. Reeve Wasson said he liked the arrangement of the council cham­ bers better with the door moved and he thanked Mrs. Grubb and her assistant Julie Young for the clean­ ing they had done to get the new in forming transporation systems. They also heard success stories. Some felt that too much informa­ tion was given and that the speakers didn’t go into enough depth. Peter Jackson, a consumer advocate with the London-based Persons United for Self Help felt the while workshop's offices in shape.*** Council approved outright pur­ chase of a new telephone system for the municipal office. Mrs. Grubb told council that outright purchase of the system would cost $1985 but that leasing the system over three years would result in an additional cost of $3600 over and above long distance charges. Dust-proofing of alleyways using lignin will likely take place May 16, council was told. Reeve Was­ son said there would be no notice­ terms were too broad, it was good to come and hear what was said. He added that people who need transit, shouldn't have to move to the city to get it. The service, he said, should come to them. "Why should the rural community be deprived of transportation?" able difference in the price of the new treatment compared to calcium treatment. Council thought it would be worth a try to use the new treat­ ment, he said. The new substance doesn't kill grass if it washes onto it, he said, and may actually work like a mild fertilizer. The Reeve said it was important for the road to be properly graded before the sub­ stance is applied because there's the hope the road won't have to be graded again. Lignin is supposed to bind the gravel particles together so tightly that over the years a surface close to paving is created. Rental charges at the Blyth ball diamonds were approved by coun­ cil. The new charges will be $25 for a game with lights and $12 if no lights are used for adult teams and $23 for lights and $12 without for minor ball. A charge of $155 will be made for a onenday tournament and $315 .for a weekend tourna­ ment (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) will be made with a $50 charge for each additional night ♦♦♦ Councillors expressed frustration that approval of the draft of the zoning bylaw is being held up for Ministry of the Environment approval. Mrs. Grubb said that the MOE has asked the village's engi­ neer, B.M. Ross and Associates to ask another branch of the MOE for information on the capacity of the village sewage plant, run by the MOE, to sustain expansion. Don"t miss the new Indoor & Outdoor FARMERS' MARKET at Brussels Livestock Every Tuesday & Saturday Opening May 25th WE NEED VENDORS •Handcrafted Art •Baking • Produce *Etc. For details call 357-2832 evenings 180 delegates from service organiza­ tions in the five surrounding coun- ties-Perth, Huron, Middlesex, Oxford, and Elgin, as well as some from as far away as Niagara, Grey and Bruce attended. The conference was sponsored by the Ministry of Community and Social Services and the Ministry of Transportation. Jim Henry, the director of Commu­ nity Services Development for Perth County, said his attitude that urban needs should be met first, was thrown back at him at a meeting with town­ ship reeves recently. His speech focused on how to build the neces­ sary community support to establish a rural transportation system. Using Perth as an example, he illustrated how certain areas require unique transportation service. Parts of this county are so diverse from each other that one whole transportation net­ work would not work, he said. The key phrase, Mr. Henry said, when putting together a transporta­ tion system, is, 'The wisdom of the community will always exceed the knowledge of the experts." A good business plan for financial viability is important as well. "Municipalities don't need any more surprises in this day and age," Mr. Henry said. Delegates also heard information on available grants and the obstacles OPTIONS Tank mix to match your toughest soybean weeds Festival good for Blyth continued from page 11 World War I. There seemed to be a positive note at the meeting, the Reeve said. The Reeve said he had been bothered at first by the idea of the plaques but then figured that if it helps fundraising, so what if there's a plaque on part of the building. Councillor Steven Sparling agreed saying that right now fundraising is very difficult and since the Festival is good for the village, council should do what it can to help the Festival. Council­ lors agreed to send a letter giving their support to the Festival's cam­ paign. Festival development officer Lynda Lentz said later the new campaign is called "Catch the Spir­ it” and major corporate sponsors in the cities are being approached as well as long-time local supporters. Naming opportunities of various values have been designated in var­ ious parts of the festival's complex and Memorial Hall addition. ®E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company Inc Pursuit is a registered trademark of Cyanamid Canada Inc. Dual-Ciba-Getgy is a registered trademark of Ciba-Geigy Canada Inc. 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