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The Citizen, 2012-05-31, Page 9THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 31, 2012. PAGE 9. • Shrubs • Bedding Plants • Fruit Trees • Vegetable Plants • Garden décor • Red Maple Trees • Fruit Trees Also: • Vegetable Seeds • Seed Potatoes • Lawn mowers • Barbecues • Lawn chairs • Peat Moss/Mulch • Fertilizer • ...and so much more! Spring Greenhouse Specials County Road #25, Auburn 519-526-7262 Auburn Co-op Check out our great selection of hardy, colourful... Emerald Cedars Buy 5 or more for only $1750 ea. Great for privacy hedging Preamble The Property Standards bylaw for the Township of North Huron contains minimum standards of maintenance and occupancy which all properties should meet. The bylaw is to ensure that properties now in good condition in the community will continue to be kept in good repair. The ideal approach is for the municipality to foster a climate of “co-operative compliance”. The information, General Standards for All Property pertains to “Yards” that have been brought to the attention of the bylaw Enforcement Officer. TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HURON “PROPERTY STANDARDS BYLAW” ByLaw No. 15, 2003 - Part III - General Standards For All Property Yards 3.02 1 Every yard, including vacant lots shall be kept clean and free from; 1) Rubbish, garbage, debris and from objects or conditions that might create a health, fire or accident hazard; 2) Heavy undergrowth and noxious plants; 3) Grass or weeds in an urban area growing to a height or standing at a height in excess of 25 cm (10") in any area other than an ecologically approved wild flower garden; 4) Dilapidated, collapsed or partially constructed structures which are not currently under construction; 5) Injurious insects, termites, rodents, vermin or other pests; 6) Dead, decaying, or damaged trees in an unsafe condition; 7) Dead, decayed or decaying carrion, fowl or fish, etc.; 3.02.2 No yard shall be used for parking or storage of; 1) A motor vehicle which is not operative or which is not currently licensed and insured pursuant to the Highway Traffic Act or amendments thereto for the Province of Ontario; 2) A motor vehicle which has had part or all of its superstructure or source of motor power removed; 3) Any vehicle, boat trailer, or part of any vehicle, boat or trailer, implement, or farm equipment, which is wrecked, discarded, dismantled, partly dismantled, or in an abandoned condition shall not be stored or left in a yard, field, gully or woodlot. But this shall not prevent the occupant of any premises from repairing same for his own use and not for commercial purposes which such repair is actively carried on. PENALTY (IN PART) 9.14 Every person who hinders, disturbs or obstructs a Property Standards Officer(s) in carrying out his or her duties or contravenes Part III, IV, V or VI or the bylaw shall be guilty of an offence under the Provincial Offences Act, R.S.O. 1980, c 400 as amended and shall be liable upon conviction to a fine not exceeding $2,000 for the first offence and $5,000 for each subsequent offence, exclusion of costs for each such offence, and every such penalty shall be recoverable under the aforesaid Provincial Offences Act. Dave Black, Chief Building Official, CBCO Bylaw Enforcement Officer P.O. Box 90, 274 Josephine Street, Wingham, Ontario N0G 2W0 Phone: 519-357-3550 Fax: 519-357-1110 Continued from page 2 be numerous horse and wagons as well as horseback riders, keeping with the western theme. A letter will be sent to all groups and organizations to encourage participation in the parade. The parade will start and finish at the arena. Children decorating and riding their bikes will receive a loonie for participating. The time capsule committee is going to collect items of interest from the homecoming and prepare the capsule. The soapbox committee is pleased with the donations of many area businesses and appreciate all the sponsorship they have received. They gratefully acknowledge the donation of the lumber for the starting gate from McDonald’s. Entry fee for the soapbox race will be $2 per entry or a donation of a dime. The car show committee reports the posters are ready and very nice. Thanks to Charlie Hoy and his generosity. They are also having 300 fridge magnets made for the first 300 entries. They feature Don’s antique truck, Keith Mulvey’s car and Dwayne Waechter’s motorcycle. The new Huron County Hardware also donated 13 model car kits for prizes for an event. The hoedown tent located at the corner of Flora and Turnberry Streets will have musical entertainment Friday night, Saturday afternoon and evening. The official tent will also have the registration area and hopefully service groups selling tickets for the barbecues will be on hand. The tent has been realized due to the generosity of the Hydro Trust, the Brussels Build Group and donations from many local residents. The 30x40 tent will be up for the summer. A second tent can be added for the homecoming weekend if additional funds are received from more community- minded residents of Brussels and area. Donations can be given to co- chair Bob Richmond and a tax receipt issued at a later date. The tent is the halfway point between activities at the north end of town, the Boothill Bash and the arena for the two barbecues planned. A central location for the ball diamond and the car show. Just the perfect place. The committee is hoping to arrange for a people-mover to use during the weekend. It will transport folks from one end of the town to the other. Tractor drivers will be needed and volunteers are asked to contact Bob Richmond to schedule a time. The decorating committee reports that they have already one business registered for the decorating contest. The committee has met twice and has more dates planned for making the bows and braids to have for sale. They hope to have Main Street done by Father’s Day. Decoration orders can be placed by calling Rene at 519- 887-9340 or stopping in at McCutcheon’s or George’s to Jo- Ann’s. Decorations can also be purchased at either location any time. The Boothill Bash is receiving confirmation of entries every day. Riders from Aylmer, New Liskeard and all across Ontario are looking forward to the event. There is a variety of events to watch and the Celebrity Challenge is always popular. A celebrity must have a $100 entry fee and we are hoping for 10 celebrities. The $1,000 purse will go to the charity of the winner’s choice. Come on Brussels and sponsor a celebrity of your organization. More than 160 enjoy Legion fish fry Continued from page 2 Comrade Jo-Ann McDonald; second-vice, Comrade Norm Dobson; secretary, Comrade Sandra Josling; executive members, Andy Overholt, Andy Adams, Eric Ross. The remaining officers were not able to attend the meeting, so will be installed at the first meeting of the new term. There are also three remaining vacancies to be filled and/or appointed at the next meeting. The 10th meeting of the Brussels 140th Homecoming committee wa sheld at the Branch on Wednesday evening. Plans are progressing well and the committee will meet again Tuesday, June 12. The Homecoming brochures are available around town. Comrades Bob Richardson and Eric Ross attended Zone Golf in Exeter on the weekend and had a good day, but will not advance to District play. The Branch held a fish fry on the weekend and had a great crowd of supporters. There were over 160 enjoying the first dinner. The chefs outside included Comrades Barrie Currie, Glenn Bridge, Lisa Glanville, Jim Brown, Chris, Brown, Sharron Robbins and Murray Lowe. The inside help included Deb Caan, Sandra Josling, Wanda Walker, Judy Lee and Jo-Ann McDonald. The good friend of the Branch Mary Bradshaw is back again to help and was at the door Homecoming’s western themeto be kept with wagons, horses Read Rhea Hamilton Seeger’s Gardening column on the Huron Home and Garden Guide section of our website www.northhuron.on.ca Up in the air Jordan Hubbard took to the air during his triple jump attempt at Blyth Public School’s May 24 track and field event. (Denny Scott photo)