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PAGE 36. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 2001.
NH gets turn to solve
skateboard problem
By Bonnie Gropp
Citizen .ruff
Spring is here and Blyth is office
again trying to find a solution to the
skateboarding problem.
North Huron councillors were told
at the May 7 meeting by former
Blyth councillor Murray Nesbitt that
the issue was "nothing new".
However. Deputy-Reeve Jeff
Howson, also a former Blyth coun-
cillor, noted that this year it seems to
he getting w orse.
Clerk-Administrator John Stewart
said they had received numerous
complaints about teens and skate-
boards, particularly in front of
Memorial Hall. "They're not bad
kids. They just love to skateboard
and there are a limited number of
places for them to go."
Stewart explained that residents
were concerned for public safety, and
for liability should someone be hurt.
When the problem was brought to
Blyth council before. they were told
by police that a bylaw could be
passed prohibiting the practice but
this would require a bylaw enforce-
ment officer which the village didn't
has e.
Now we do have one, but I'm not
sure we want him spending all his
time in Blyth watching for kids on
skateboards," said Stewart.
He noted that at one point the
youths were offered the use of the
arena during the spring and summer
as long as they wore helmets and
elbow and knee pads. "They weren't
interested," said Stewart. He men-
tioned as well that a group had talked
about creating an area for them, but
added that he felt it was important
that the kids be involved. "This may
take place down the road, but for
now we're looking for a short-term
solution."
Howson stating that he too had had
numerous calls added that people
were "quite disturbed and upset
about the problem. "These kids just
want to do their thing, but we have to
do something," he said before com-
menting on the number of people in
the area in front of the Hall, when the
Blyth Festival season starts.
Asked by Councillor Aim.
Campbell if there was any point in
talking to the parents_Stewart said it
had been tried without success.
Howson wondered if a bylaw was
in place if it might deter some.of the
skateboarders, while at the same time
something could be done to work
with them on a solution.
Councillor Archie MacGowan sug-
gested that Stewart phone the admin-
istrator in Goderich, where they had
a similar problem, to see how it was
handled.
Reeve Doug Layton noting that
"kids do need to be kidS", wondered
if there might be some interested cit-
izens who would come forward to try
and help find a solution.
It was decided to discuss the issue
at the next meeting after more infor-
mation was obtained.
By Bonnie Gropp
Citizen stuff
The OPP contract has raised con-
cerns for North Huron council. At
the May 7 meeting. council made a
decision after hearing some inforMa-
tion from Clerk-Administrator John
Stewart to see if other municipalities
are interested in contracting service
together.
"It makes more sense to have one
contract for five municipalities."
The concerns came after Stewart
presented some figures which indi-
cated the bill for North Huron polic-
ing could be in the range of
$100,000 more than before.
Councillor Murray Nesbitt said he
felt the issue was big enough to
require a special meeting before any
decision about a contract was
reached. Councillor Murray Scott
You're betting sleepy
It was an interesting show at Blyth arena on Saturday night as Jurnio Broomball hosted Paul
Anthony, the Ultimate Hypnotist. Renowned throughout Canada and the United States,
Anthony has performed at major events including Yuk Yuk's, the world's largest chain of com-
edy clubs. He warns audiences to "expect the unexpected." (Vicky Bremner photo)
Policing costs concern N. Huron
agreed saying, "You've raised some
good questions that we need time to
mull over."
Deputy-Reeve Jeff Howson said
he believed there would be a county-
wide contract "sooner than later."
"We're looking at a budget and
trying to cut to the bone. If we get a
$100,000 bill for policing that's a big
chunk." Stewart said.
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