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The Citizen, 1991-07-31, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 31,1991. Letters to the Editor Festival GM says problems small price to pay THE EDITOR, I'm always surprised that not being able to park on Queen Street during a matinee at the Blyth Festi­ val (29 matinees are scheduled) brings out such anger (July 17, re Blyth Parking). The chiropractor's office is right next to Memorial Hall. Anyone wishing to pick someone up can use the designated no parking area in front of the Hall for that purpose; and two blocks is not too far to walk for the able-bod­ ied. By the way, many of our audi­ ence members are extremely happy to be able to use the new lift for the physically challenged instead of having to climb those sleep stairs. Needless to say, the Festival has no control over the weather. Tourists are visitors, and visitors generally do get special treatment from those they are visiting. This common courtesy is called Huron County hospitality and sets us off from many other parts of the world. However, over half our audience is “local” and, even according to the disgruntled resident of Blyth who is so concerned about parking, deserve to park wherever they want. The bus drop-off area was requested by the OPP and Village of Blyth io keep buses and cars from double parking on the road­ way, dangerously blocking traffic. This area is also needed as an emergency vehicle zone in case of fire or accidents. And speaking of accidents, it is a rule of the road, in the drivers manual, I believe, to stop for pedestrians crossing the road, regardless of why they are doing it. Resident of Blyth know lots of places to park for a quick hop into the market or hardware store. You see, not everyone parked on Queen Street at 2.00 is at the theatre, so when they finish their business and drive away, viola!,there is a con­ venient parking place. Parking on the traffic moving. And don't worry: if an emergency vehicle, with siren wailing, wants through. Letter from the editor Continued from page 4. not to say things that hurt other people. We don't need censorship laws if people will be responsible enough not to make pornographic movies of kids. We don't need laws against hate literature if people would respect people. Too much censorship is peo­ ple meddling in other people's busi­ ness but too little may allow some people to hurt other people. I wish I* was like Mr. Emery and knew where the line is to be drawn. Queen Street is not restricted to res­ idents of Blyth only and the lot across the street is marked as public parking. If people are here for the theatre only, they will be parked for about 2 1/2 to 3 hours; if they are here for more than that (to shop, eat, buy some stuff), to patronize the local businesses, spend some money and enjoy the town that is even better. Many small villages and towns would gladly have the business the Blyth Festival brings into the area. Stratford is a much larger event than the Blyth Festival (for the lime being) and, even though they have designated park­ ing (not unlike the public lot across from the post office in Blyth) you can drive up to the door to unload and pick up people. Who spends money on what and why is their own business; howev­ er, money will not solve the park­ ing problem in Blyth, because there really Is no problem. We have some heavy congestion for a few hours each week for 14 weeks in the summer. The loading area in front of the Hall is designed to keep Reader misses Cranbrook news THE EDITOR, Please find enclosed money to continue subscription for a year. I lived 27 years in the Cranbrook area. I hope you are trying to get a reporter from that area. We all miss /Xnnie Engel. Stan Campbell Apple Valley, California. Letters must be signed for printing We received a letter this week which we aren’t sure was meant for publication because if was mostly invective against The Citizen and used language not fit for print but it could not be printed anyway because it was not signed. Letters to the editor must be signed and the name must also be clearly printed and the telephone number and address included. While letters may be printed under a pseudonym, we must be able to verify the identity of the writer. In addition, although the identity of the writer may be withheld in print, it may be revealed to parties direct­ ly involved on personal appearance at The Citizen's offices. they will get through. During the summer, the Blyth Festival does lend to dominate the scejic in Blyth: 50,000 people, all the gossip and griping from May to September, all the business created, lots of visitors, lots of action and media coverage. The Festival has a great deal of respect for the people of this region and is actively involved in developing and promot­ ing Blyth and Huron County . Most of the residents of Blyth are very proud of this award winning, com­ munity conscious celebration of Canadian theatre that bears their name all across Canada and around the world. Joel Harris General Manager Blyth Festival. THE PLANNING ACT 1983 NOTICE OF THE PASSING OF A ZONING BY-LAW BY THE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF BLYTH TAKE NOTICE that th© Council of the Corporation of the Village of Blyth has passed By-law 17-1991 on the 17th day of July, 1991, under Section 34 of the Planning Act, 1983. AND TAKE NOTICE that any person or agency may appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board in respect of the By-law by filing with the Clerk of the Village of Blyth, not later than the 20th day of August, 1991, a notice of appeal setting out the objection to the by-law and the reasons In support of the objection. AN EXPLANATION of the purpose and the effect of the by-law, describing the lands to which the by­ law applies (Blyth), and maps showing the location of the lands to which the by-law applies provided below. The complete by-law is available for inspection at my office during regular office hours and is being mailed to all property owners. DATED AT THE VILLAGE OF BLYTH Mrs. Helen Grubb THIS 31st DAY OF JULY, 1991 Clerk-Treasurer Village of Blyth Box 393 Blyth, Ontario. N0M1H0 (519) 523-4545 PURPOSE AND EFFECT: This by-law represents a comprehensive zoning by-law for Blyth and repeals all previous zoning by­ laws affecting Blyth. The by-law regulates the use of lands and the character, location and use of buildings and structures and prohibits certain building and structures In various defined areas of Blyth. The zoning by-law implements the Village of Blyth Secondary Plan and provides for specific land use regulations to ensure that the policies of the Secondary Plan are realized. The following represents a summary of the by-law's contents: Section 1 -title; Section 2 - provides definitions to specify the meanings of terms used in the by-law; Section 3-5 - administrative details, interpretation, enforcement and zones used in the by-law; Section 6 - presents General provisions which apply to all lands in Blyth, dealing with non­ complying uses, parking requirements, planting strips, etc. Section 7-20 - sets out the various land use zones and permitted uses and the various provisions governing the uses of land; Schedule A - consists of an index and 16 detailed key maps which cover Blyth. The key maps display the various land use zones which correspond to sections 7 through 20 of the by-law. Appendices 1-7, provide convenient Information relating to metric conversion, definitions, Illustrations, process descriptions of rezonlng, minor variance and removal of holding zone, list of changes since draft by-law and fill/constructlon regulated areas. The by-law applies to all lands in Blyth as shown on the map below. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Copies of the by-law have been sent, for Information purposes, to all owners of property and tenants in the Village of Blyth, as indicated on the latest revised assessment roll. COMPLETE CHIMNEY & STOVE SERVICE •Woodstoves •Gas Fireplaces •Inserts MEMBER OF THE ONTARIO CHIMNEY SWEEP ASSOCIATION AND THE CANADIAN WOOD ENERGY INSTITUTE QTI I’O CHIMNEY □ I U O SWEEP WHITECHURCH (RR3 WINGHAM) 357-2719