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The Citizen, 1992-05-06, Page 14PAGE 14. THE CITIZEN. WEDNESDAY. MAY 6, 1992. Planting partners Cub leader David Sparling and 10-year-old Russell Bromley, a member of the Blyth Scouts, were among approximately 20 Scouts, leaders and parents out planting trees at Henry Rouw’s farm at RR 2, Blyth. The group planted between 1500 and 2000 trees on the property as part of the Scouts 'Trees for Canada' campaign. Since 1972, this campaign has involved the planting over 40 million trees with three million more trees being planted every year. The tree-planting is also educational for the Scout groups says chairperson of the 1st Blyth Group Committee, Joan Clark. Advisory council on women's issues seeks new members For the first time in its 19-year history, the Ontario Advisory Council on Women's Issues is seek­ ing new members through nomina­ tions from the public. A community-oriented mandate, a public nomination process and a grassroots membership are among the leading recommendations heard by the Council during its province­ wide consultations with women last fall. These consultations were launched to find ways of improving communications between women and the Ontario government. With three members from the northwest, three from the northeast, and two from each of the south­ west, central, east and Metro Toronto regions, the membership will reflect Ontario's diversity as widely as possible. Individuals or groups within each region will nominate 14 of the 15 candidates, helping to ensure a representative and locally sensitive Council. Only the Chair will be selected through the usual appointment process - by the Premier in consultation with the Minister. Ms. Boyd said that having Coun­ cil members nominated by and working closely with the women in their region will result in “practical advice from people who have real- life experiences and who know their own issues. Communication always improves when women are familiar with and have confidence in those who represent them.” Through the Minister, Council members are to advise the govern­ ment on issues important to women, including economic, social, legal and equity issues. Over the next two months, nomi­ nations will be encouraged from women who have community involvement, a knowledge of regional concerns and experience in advocating for equality. Nomina­ tion forms and information pack­ ages will be distributed throughout the province shortly. Librarians want Belgrave library closed Several representatives of the Huron County Library Board were present at the April 21 meeting of Morris council to discuss the pro­ posed closure of the Belgrave library. Chairman John Doherty, board members Bill Bennett and Isabel Elston and Chief Librarian Beth Ross gave council their reasons for deciding to close the branch, due to the costs involved and the lack of available funding. Ms Ross advised that about 2000 books are in Belgrave, valued at $20,000-$30,000. The wages and rent are about $3,000 a year. If council does not pass a resolu­ tion to close the branch, they were told, then service at another library would have to be cut. The commit­ tee also noted that circulation of books has not increased in Bel­ grave over the last few years. After the committee left the meeting, council asked that a letter be sent to the board advising that Morris does not plan to pass a reso­ lution to close the Belgrave Library branch. Dave Reed, Keith Mulvey and Doug Sholdice representatives of Frank Cowan Insurance Company were present to review the munici­ pal insurance for 1992-93. Council accepted the proposal with the addition of the excess lia­ bility insurance to increase the limit of liability from $10,000 to $15,000 with respect to the Munici­ pal Liability, Errors and Omissions Liability, Non-Owned Automobile and Owned Automobile policies. Council had no objections to the residents of East Part of Lots 59, 60, Plan 313 in Walton, using the unopened road allowance adjacent to their property, until it is required for roadway. Deputy-Reeve Clem McLellan declared a pecuniary interest regarding a drain petition submitted by his son Carl for repair of the McDonald drain on South Part Lot 27, Cone. 6. Council accepted the petition adding that the landowner should be authorized to purchase the mate­ rial for the repair at a lesser charge. The drain petition of Glen War­ wick, Lot 16, Cone. 2 was accept­ ed. Andy McBride of Maitland Engineering Services has been appointed to prepare a report. Council accepted the tile drainage loan application of Shel- ley Bray, Lot 21, 22, 23, Cone. 2 subject to the availability of funds. Building permits were issued to: Ralph Darlow, North Part, Lot 14, Cone. 3, round bale storage; Ross McCall, South Part Lot 18, 19, Cone. 4, storage shed; Gordon Har­ ris, Belgrave, sundeck; Glen Sell­ ers, Lot 18, Cone. 2, mobile home and Ron Cook, Lot 1, Cone.4, manure storage. A demolition permit was approved for Ron McNichol, Lot 16, Cone. 6 to remove a residence. Council accepted and approved the total expenditure of the 1992 budget for the Brussels Recreation in the amount of $222, 035.89. There is a recommendation that $4,000 allocated to the develop­ ment of the seven-acre parcel of land need not all be spent on the development of that property. The Ministry of the Environment will be contacted regarding a manure spill on Cone. 4, next to the Belgrave Creek. The landowner will be advised not to spray manure on the roadway. Brandon and'Jane Streets in Bel­ grave will be closed on July 4 for the duration of the 125th anniver­ sary parade in East Wawanosh. B. M. Ross and Assoc, will be appointed to prepare an estimate for a corrugated steel pipe culvert at Sideroad 25-26, Cone. 5. . A photo-copier will be purchased for the municipal office at a price of $2,895. The present copier will be sold to the Walton-Bluevale Pastoral charge for $300. A motion was made to process a zoning by-law amendment at the time of another re-zoning applica­ tion so that Lot 16, Cone. 6 can be established in the zoning by-law. This parcel of land was missed in the 1989 by-law. Ontario Hydro will be advised that Morris is not interested in ren­ ovating the street lights in Walton at this time. A drain petition submitted by Jack Coultes for repair of the Pipe drain at North Part Lot 22, Cone. 6 was accepted. Purchasing a vehicle is a big decision! Let us help you make the right one! 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