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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2017-04-13, Page 11THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2017. PAGE 11. Classified Advertisements In memoriam Uof G students suggest changes to Seaforth CUNNINGHAM. In loving memory of Thomas John Cunningham who passed away April 15, 1999. The seasons pass, and there is a hole in our lives. You were always there for us to share a laugh, provide advice, brighten our day, or lend a hand. A husband, a father and a grandfather who cared about his family and community. — Sadly missed by Ila, Julie, Leona, Linda and Larry, Debra and Rob, Jeff, James, Janette, Jasmine, Alex and Spencer. 15-1 Personals ARE YOU PREGNANT AND unsure about your future? Contact Ramoth House. We can help you discover your parenting potential. 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The students then engaged members of the public on social media, asking them for suggestions about how they'd like to improve the look and functionality of their town. Mascotto-Carbone and his fellow students suggested bump -outs along Big winners Auburn Lions Travis Teed and Marinus Bakker were in charge of keeping the pancakes flowing on to the grill and into hungry diners mouths during the community service group's breakfast at the Auburn Community Hall on Saturday, April 2. (Shawn Loughlin photo) the main street, widening sidewalks and pavement -stamped crosswalks. He also suggested a main street crosswalk, a parkette near the public library and greenery and public art to increase the look of vibrancy in the downtown to those who are driving through. As part of the students' master planting plan, Mascotto-Carbone suggested the planting of native species trees, a living green wall and street planters along the town's main street. He said that the planting of trees and greenery along the main street, as well as some public art, will help brighten up the street, which is constructed in a Victorian style that naturally involves dark colours like grey and brown. Mascotto-Carbone also suggested a number of pieces of street furniture and decorative pieces, such as benches, lamp posts and bike racks that would fit the town's Victorian style. Another of the suggestions was wooden parkettes to create a patio atmosphere for some businesses, similar to the proposal that was put forward for Blyth a number of years ago. "The long-term vision for the four -block heritage stretch of the main street includes plans to transform it into a visually - distinctive pedestrianized, green, traffic -calmed, business -conducive corridor that shields institutions in public space," the report states. "Part of this vision also foresees policy development that would attract mixed-use residential construction, especially in the vacant parcels in key areas surrounding the main stretch." Councillors were receptive to the students' suggestions and found them helpful. Councillor Bob Fisher was especially interested in the concept of a main street crosswalk for the town, something he has been championing for a number of years. Mascotto-Carbone said that the students felt the best location for a crosswalk was near the municipal building, another suggestion that Fisher had made. Councillor David Blaney said it appeared as though the report had involved a lot of work, so he commended the students for all they did on the project. Council accepted the students' reports and would take their suggestions into consideration. Ryan resigns as drainage superintendent By Shawn Loughlin The Citizen At its April 4 meeting, Huron East Council accepted the resignation of Joe Ryan from the position of drainage superintendent. Ryan, who is the municipality's roads superintendent for the north patrol, says when he took on the position in 2003 he had been looking for a few more hours and responsibilities within the municipality. In recent years, however, Ryan said the workload has steadily increased to the point where he's finding it difficult to balance both positions. Ryan will remain with the municipality in his current public works capacity. Sid Bruinsma and Patrick Nagle spoke to council regarding their Dutch Canadians Remember As One celebration, which is planned for May in Goderich. The pair detailed the event, which will bring together bands from all over Ontario to celebrate the liberation of the Netherlands by Canada in the year of the 150th anniversary of Canada They also hope the event will be accompanied by a royal visit, as Princess Margariet of the Netherlands has been invited to the ceremony. Bruinsma said that while the men have yet to receive official word from Holland on the status of the potential visit, they remain cautiously optimistic. They asked that Huron East donate $760 to the ceremony. The number was chosen specifically to represent one dollar for every Huron County soldier lost to World Wars I and II. Council directed staff to prepare a report on the grant request to be presented at the April 18 meeting, which will be held in Brussels. *** Huron East has accepted the tender of Elgin Contracting and Restoration Limited of St. Thomas for the renovation of the Seaforth Library. The company's tender came in at $283,000 before taxes with a contingency of $20,000 for a total of $303,000 before HST. Four tenders were received for the project, all of which were close to one another, submitted at $312,000, $313,000 and $320,631. Project architect Thor Dingman was on hand to discuss the tenders, but said he concurred with the recommendation of Public Works Director Barry Mills that the lowest tender of Elgin Contracting and Restoration be accepted. He also told council that all four companies that submitted tenders had been pre- qualified for the project. Council voted to accept the tender, authorizing the project to go ahead. All word ads in The Citizen classifieds are put on our webpage at www.northhuron.on.ca