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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1995-03-15, Page 21Canada is a wildlife haven. Join us tocia,9 to help keep it that wa,. Canadian Wildlife It" Federation 2740 Queensview Drive, Ottawa, Ontario K2B 1A2 1-800-563-WIL Sea Otter Endangered V 12th 110g, He Specializing in: • Staircases • Railings • Interior Trim • Kitchen Cabinets Also: Decks & Fences • Rooting & Siding • Windows • Additions • Renovations P 0 Box 403 Brussels, ON NOG 1H0 (519) 887-6507 Money is flat and meant to be piled up. Scottish Proverb A simple message that, in reality, can sometimes be very difficult to follow. One thing is certain; the sooner you get a start, the sooner you'll get ahead. And that's where I can help. I am a trained financial planner, advising on a wide portfolio of investments and I believe you're worth more. Call Helen Investors Hetherington Group at 887.6817 or Investors Group 1-800-390-7972 Financial Services Inc. Blyth Decorating Centre Ltd. Drywall Hanging & Finishing Texture & Swirl Ceilings Spray Painting Painting & Staining TELEPHONE 523-4930 FREE ESTIMATES Vertical & Horizontal Blinds Carpet Hard Surface Marble Quarry Tile Ceramic Tile Waif Covering DON "BARNEY " STEWART JOHN H. BATTYE 188 Queen St., Box 151, Blyth, Ontario NOM 1 H0 DUNBAR & COOK ELECTRIC LTD. Home, Farm & Commercial Wiring DON PAUL 526-7505 357-1537 Cardwell- Construction • residential & agricultural structures • framing • siding • drywall • roofing & trim Estimates & Prints R.R. # 3 Blyth 523-9354 THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, 1995. PAGE 21. Colborne adopts budget with zero tax increase Colborne Township Council held its regular bi-monthly meeting on March 7. Council adopted the 1995 budget as presented with a zero per cent mill rate increase over 1994 and raising a levy of $384,417 for general township operating funds. Colborne ratepayers have not seen an increase in the municipal portion of their property taxes since 1991. The County of Huron has indicated that there will be no increase in the county levy. The board of education has not finalized the budget at this time. A by-law to establish salary and wage ranges, per diem rates of pay and council honoraria for the year 1995 was enacted. Council accepted the resignation, with regret, of Bruce Falconer as the township chief building official, by-law enforcement officer, property standards officer and animal control officer. Mr. Falconer stated that due to the expansion of his business he no longer had adequate time to commit to township business. Council authorized the advertising for the position of chief building official by-law enforcement officer. Council authorized and approved payment of the bills and accounts in the total amount of $40,340.20 for the month ending Feb. 28 as supported by the treasurer's list of vouchers. The township road superintendent was instructed to tender with the County of Huron for the purchase of sign posts and for the removal of tree stumps. Tenders for calcium chloride will be called. Council was advised that their 1995 road allocation from the Ministry of Transportation had been reduced from the 1994 level by $2,900. Maitland Valley Conservation Authority advised council that the township's requisition payable to the Authority had increased by $1,034.33 over 1994. Council reviewed the quotes submitted by Carter's Waste Disposal, Chamney Sanitation and McLellan Disposal Services in regard to the township's recycling program. A decision was deferred until there was opportunity to meet with each contractor. Council authorized the payment in the total amount of $50 for 1995 membership dues to the Ontario Auto-Administrator User Group. A resolution was passed instructing Clerk John Stewart to contact the Minister of Municipal Affairs, requesting that a decision be deferred on the proclamation of the local government disclosure of interest act until such time as appropriate amendments can be made to harmonize the wording of the legislation governing provincial and local government members. Township softball registration will be held at the Colborne Town- ship Community Hall on Saturday, April 1, 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Wednesday, April 5, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The next regularly scheduled council meeting will be held March 21 commencing at 7 p.m. at the Colborne Township Community Hall. Clinton gets $111,855 infrastructure funding Three projects worth $111,855 in the Town of Clinton have been approved under the Canada/Ontario Infrastructure Works program, Huron-Bruce MP Paul Steckle, Huron MPP Paul Klopp and Mayor Case Buffinga announced March 10. Funding of $44,230 will be used to install a sanitary sewer on Erie Street between Spencer and Cowper Streets. This will ensure the ground water supply is kept free Huron United Way's 1994 cam- paign has been labeled a success. Mike Sully, campaign chairman, says that volunteers raised a grand total of $126, 229.82. This is an increase of more than six per cent when compared to the totals in 1993, and a 52 per cent increase in the year before that. The United Way credits their many volunteers across the country for the jump in donations. Monies received through can- of contamination. The town hall and the Library Heritage Building will undergo extensive interior and exterior renovations at a cost of $37,625. The improvements include new roofs and a more energy-efficient heating system for the town hall. Funding of $30,000 is to spruce up the look of downtown Clinton. Lighting will be improved and public benches added to the town hall walkway. vassers, direct mailing appeals, spe- cial events and donations from service clubs accounted for almost half of the fundraising effort. Total contributions from local communities were: Brussels, $1,231; Blyth, $2,053.66; Clinton, $7,690.50; Seaforth, $9,153.43; Auburn, $70 and Belgrave, $20. Donations to this agency benefit- ed 3,000 Huron County residents last year. These projects, which are estimated to create 50 person- weeks of employment, should be completed by spring 1995. "The co-operation of all three levels of government has provided the Town of Clinton with the opportunity to make local improve- ments. I'm pleased that the infra- structure program is able to fund these projects," said Mr. Steckle. "The jobs will be a boost to the local economy in Clinton," said Mr. Klopp. "These projects will provide immediate benefit to the munici- pality by promoting economic renewal, improving the sewer system and preserving heritage buildings." "A program such as this provides the municipality with the opportunity to proceed with infrastructure projects which would normally take several years to complete," said Mr. Buffinga. "It also creates employment at a time when the economy needs a boost." These projects are in addition to the seven projects worth $510,898 announced on Sept. 28, 1994 and Nov. 23, 1994, which were expected to create 357 person- weeks of short-term employment. Canada/Ontario Infrastructure Works is a $2.1 billion shared-cost program designed to create jobs through local priority projects which will improve the province's infrastructure and therefore its competitive position. Canada, Ontario and local partners are each THEFT MCKILLOP TOWNSHIP On Friday, Feb. 17 a reel with 10 rolls of wiring was left at a construction site. Unknown persons stole the reel of wire from this location at Conc. 12. The wire is Crime Stoppers Crime of the Week valued at approximately $1,150. MISCHIEF BLYTH A business on Huron Road in Blyth had two windows smashed but entry was not gained to the building. The mischief occurred on Feb. 28. If you have information about these or any other crimes call Crime Stoppers of Huron County, 1-800-265-1777 and you could receive a reward of up to $1,000. Remember crime doesn't pay Crime Stoppers does. Organizers say United Way campaign a success contributing one-third of the program funding. The program, which is expected to create up to 37,000 direct and indirect jobs, is a positive example of the federal, provincial and local levels of government working co- .01 operatively to foster economic development and growth. GOODS SERVICES TRADES 4