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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2001-01-17, Page 1Topping it off with toast Paige Miltenburg, 6, finished off her breakfast with a few bites of toast after enjoying the meal served by the Auburn Lions Club, Sunday morning. Breakfasts are held regularly at the Auburn Community Hall, allowing the club to raises funds for community betterment, families in need and many other charitable endeavors. OPP warn of counterfeit bills c wne ship s.9135-2000 Inside this week Blyth Scouts get thanks Series takes you for a Walk in Their Shoes Wingham Juveniles lead series Grey Fire Department gets new chief, deputy Ex-smokers applaud -tu X Smokers Pg. 3 Pg. 6 Pg. 8 Pg. 9 ,The citizen , Serving the communities of Blyth and Brussels and northern Huron County Volume 17 No. 3 Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2001 75 Cents (70c + 5c GST) NH applies for grant for Blyth By Bonnie Gropp Citizen staff Blyth's arena floor will hopefully be getting another financial boost. North Huron council supported a letter of intent for an application to the province's Super Build program. At the Jan. 15 meeting of council Director of Recreation and Facilities Dan Cousins explained that one of the options in the first round for applications was for expansions and renovations of an existing sports facility. Todd MacDonald of Blyth was present to bring the new council up to speed on the fundraising and contributions to date towards the arena. In summary, he noted that renovations "will give us two nice facilities in North Huron." The deadline for the first round is Feb. 2. Asked about criteria for the amount of the total $300 million a municipality can apply for, Cousins said it was "fairly loose. You can apply for 100 per cent funding if you like but you must show a project in dire need." He said North Huron would probably apply for 50-70 per cent funding of the overall cost. NH okays $10,000 phone system By Bonnie Gropp Citizen staff North Huron council approved a telephone system for the new complex at a cost of $10,188.66, at its Jan. 15 meeting. Currently recreation has four lines. This system increases that number to five, with lines for telephones, fax and internet. "We came up with a package to suit the needs," said Director of Recreation and Facilities Dan Cousins, in making his presentation to council. The Royal Bank of Canada has advised the OPP that there are an unusually high number of quality counterfeit $100 bills in circulation. Huron OPP have not had any reports of these bills showing up in the county. Officers from the Central region of the county have seized several counterfeit $10 and $20 bills. These bills have been sent for expert examination to the RCMP. Huron OPP remind all merchants to carefully inspect any cash that is being received in their business. "If you suspect any counterfeit currency call your local OPP immediAely," said Sr. Const. Don Shropshall. Distinguishing characteristics are: • Hologram changes colour, however, the changes are not the same as the real bill. Hologram appears only on current series $20, $50, $100 and $1,000. Remember there is no hologram patch in on a $5 and $10 note. • Planchettes, small green dots that appear randomly on both sides of the note and glow fluorescent under ultraviolet light, will peel off if scratched, not leaving a hole in the note. • The ink used on the numerals, portrait, coat of arms, broad bands and vignette of the parliament building feels thicker to the touch, not smooth like a counterfeit bill. • Real bills have clarity and sharpness of the images and printing. Look for fine lines in hair and face with the eyes being clear and sharp not dull and lifeless. • Other security features are micro printing located in the background on the front of the note, denomination numeral and the words "Bank of Canada" are printed in extremely small type. The serial number consists of a prefix of three letter characters followed by a unique seven-digit number printed on the back of each note. Paper of a genuine note does not glow under ultraviolet light unless it has been washed with certain detergents. The colour tint is difficult to match and a difference in tone may be noticed when comparing a suspect note to a genuine note. Real bills under a smudge test do not smudge and ink will not run. If any . of these things do occur please call the OPP so they can start the investigation immediately on these ,counterfeit bills. Sorry, our mistake In a page 1 story in last week's issue of The Citizen, there was incorrect information regarding the meeting time for Huron East council. Regular council meetings will be held on the first and third Tuesday beginning at 7 p.m. The second and fourth Tuesdays will be used for committee of the whole meetings. Huron East news Bylaw passes for site use By Janice Becker Citizen staff Though it seemed like a matter of formality because the site is already in use, Huron East councillors were asked to approve a bylaw which would permit the temporary use of a Tuckersmith property to house the new joint Seaforth/Clinton ambulance station. The property at Part Lot 21, Conc. 1, will be used for the ambulance station until a permanent site can be selected from four currently being considered. Gary Davidson of the Huron • County planning department said the county hopes to have the 'new building ready within a year. When a lengthy discussion ensued, Brussels Councillor Greg Wilson asked why councillors were holding up approval of the bylaw as there was no public in attendance and said it appeared no one.cared. However, councillors had several questions pertaining not only to the order in which aspects of the move took place, but also the one-year building time frame, the three-year period for the temporary use bylaw and suggested paving of the drive for the temporary site. Davidson said county staff acted as quickly as they could to acquire appropriate approvals, but county councillors did not make the final decision until Nov. 30. The Seaforth and Clinton stations were closed at the end of 2000. Mayor Lin Steffler questioned the need for a temporary use bylaw which would remain in effect for three years. Davidson said that was the maximum allowed, but that council could shorten that period. It was agreed to shorten the bylaw period to 18 months to ensure the county have the permanent site ready by 2002. Tuckersmith Councillor Larry McGrath repeatedly asked about a letter from the Ministry of Transportation to the land owner with regards to approval for commercial entrance. Davidson said it was the land owners responsibility to ensure proper site lines and the weight- bearing ability of the culvert. Sharon McClure of McKillop wanted both Davidson and county council representatives Steffler and Deputy-Mayor Bernie MacLellan to ensure that paving was not done at the temporary site, but that that money was used for the permanent site. Approval was given to the temporary use bylaw for a period of 18 months. 'tarato