HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2000-05-10, Page 12PAGE 12. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 2000.
Grey landowner does more than necessary
planting extra trees to replace those cut
A Grey Twp. family will go far
beyond the requirements of their fine
for cutting trees without permission,
County Engineer and Tree
Commissioner Sandra Lawson told
county council Thursday.
Joe and Miriam Terpstra have
agreed to plant 4.5 acres of trees to
Last county road construction means end of crew
County Rd. 19, the last unpaved
county-owned road, will be rebuilt
and paved over the next two years
after which the county roads depart
ment will no long need a construc
replace .7 acres of trees they cut last
year when they wanted to clear a
right of way for a manure irrigation
line from one farm to another,
Lawson said. They had cjt the trees
before receiving permission through
a minor exception. The Terpstras
said they couldn’t wait for the long
tion crew, County Engineer Sandra
Lawson told county council
Thursday.
The department had employed a
construction crew as the gravel roads
process of having the approval
given.
Under the fine for the illegal clear
ing the landowners would have been
required to plant twice the equiva
lent of the cut and pay a $1,000 fine.
But under an agreement negotiated
between the Terpstras and the coun
were updated one by one but that
crew will no longer be required,
Lawson said.
“I have no idea what the staff pat
tern will be,” said Lawson who said
ty agriculture and public works com
mittee, the family will plant 4.5
acres of trees and rather than plant
seedlings, they will plant six to
seven-foot trees.
Lawson estimated the cost of the
replanting would be $10,000-
$12,000.
the department would need to look at
its needs following the construction
season ahead. Normally construction
workers were hired in the spring and
laid off in the fall. This pattern will
In addition the Terpstras agreed to
sign road-widening agreements with
the county for the reconstruction of
County Rd. 19. They had originally
refused to sign the agreements
because of the dispute over the
minor exception for the tree
removal.
continue this year.
“We’ll still have a lot of work to
do in the summer but we’ll need
more help in winter for winter main
tenance,” Lawson said.
County council briefs
County looking into meeting place for farm groups •
Farm groups left without a place to
meet with the closure of the board
room at the Ministry of Agriculture,
Food and Rural Affairs at Clinton,
may get a boost from the county.
A delegation of the Huron County
Federation of Agriculture explained
the problem to the April meeting of
the county’s agriculture and public
works committee. The possibility of
groups using meeting facilities in the
Jacob Memorial Building (the old
Huronview) was discussed. But Jim
Love, reeve of Hay Twp. told coun
cil Thursday those rooms can only
be booked 30 days in advance and
farm groups like to schedule meet
The winner
Brussels Reeve Ralph Watson presents a cheque to Fran
Bremner, one of two people to submit Huron East in the
recent contest held to name the new municipality. The other
winner is from Seaforth.
Easter, theme of UCW
Continued from page 11
Olive Bolt and Mary Taylor.
The May meeting of the Belgrave
Evening Unit to Knox United
Church was held Tuesday evening,
May 2 at Louise Bosman’s with 16
members present.
Lorna Cook opened the meeting.
She read a poem entitled
Somewhere.
Barbara Anderson and Laura
Johnston conducted the worship
which was thoughts of Easter.
Scripture was John 11: 17-27. Mrs.
Johnston read the meditation com
paring Jesus and Joseph.
The wish list from Camp
Menesetung was reviewed. Articles
are to be left at the church before
June 5, Camp Day.
ings for the entire year.
Lynn Murray, county clerk-admin
istrator, promised to look into the sit
uation and get back to Pat Down,
president of the Federation.
There was also discussion of the
possibility of Federation renting
space in the building for its office.
The possibility will be explored by
the county and Steve Thompson,
Federation past president.***
Emergency calling through the
911 system will begin Sept. 6,
Warden Carol Mitchell told county
council. Bell Canada says all sys
tems will be ready for the
The UCW general meeting is May
18 in the church with guest speaker
Ben Wiebe of the Mennonite
Brethren Church talking of his work
in India.
Rules for the Cake Decorating
Contest planned by the arena board
for June 24 and 25 were read. Copies
are available at the Co-op.
Barbara Anderson reported on the
Proclamation Reading from
Wingham Presbyterian Church. Mrs.
Cook gave an update of the Adult
Day Centre quilting project.
Members are invited to help quilt on
May 11 and 30.
Norma Moore showed a video
entitled The Power of Prayer.
A poem What is a Mother? closed
the meeting.
changeover, Mitchell said.
***
No decision has been announced
by the judge considering the case of
whether or not the county’s now-
repealed by-law on taking over
policing is valid, Mitchell told coun
cil.
Earlier it had been indicated the
judge would hand down his decision
between April 10 and 21 in the case
brought by the towns of Wingham
and Goderich.***
The campaign to rid the Huron
County Museum of bats resumed
this spring when Jim Moon, the
Contract let
for
Londesboro
bridge.
Travellers along Huron County
Rd. 4 can expect delays this summer
as the Londesboro bridge is repaired.
County council Thursday
approved the $353,914 contract for
the improvements to the deck, rail
ings, piers and abutments by Reeves
Construction of Mount Forest, the
lowest of five tenders.
County Engineer Sandra Lawson
told council the work is expected to
begin by mid-to-late-May with one
lane at a time being closed. The work
is expected to be finished by mid
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“Critter Ritter” began sealing up
most access points to the museum. A
Bat Day was held May 6.
***
A group of students 14-18 years of
age will recreate the 1860 experience
of inmates in the Historical Gaol this
coming weekend. The experience
will include court proceedings in the
former court portion of the jail and
work details.
***
The county will inform Premier
Mike Harris of its objection to the
short time for the notice period for
the March 23 meeting in Wingham
of the Premier’s Task Force on Rural
Economic Renewal.
Scott Tousaw of the planning and
development department made a 10-
minute presentation to the group
chaired by Doug Galt, MPP for
Northumberland.
***
Blyth will host a meeting regard
ing the county’s takeover of the
ambulance service. The meeting will
be held at the parish hall of Trinity
Anglican Church on June 6 at 2 p.m.
A second meeting will be held at
Hensall.
A Review of activities at
SEAFORTH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
NATIONAL NURSE’S WEEK is being celebrated May 8-14,
2000. This year’s theme is “Challenge Yourself- Get Active! to
promote and maintain good health. A contest displaying baby
pictures of Seaforth Community Hospital Nursing Staff to “Guess
Who The Little Girls Are” is underway in the Patient Lounge. The
draw takes place May 9th with a prize offered for the person having
the most correct answers. A Staff Pot Luck with an invitation to
bring their favourite dish, will be held in Conference Rm. 2
Thursday, May 11th. Let’s join with the Nursing Staff in celebrating
their vital and appreciated profession. We salute each and every one
of you!
HOSPITAL AUXILIARY PENNY SALE there will be something
for everyone’s taste; come and participate in the fun of the annual
Penny Sale May 1-12 inclusive daily 9:00 - 5:30 and Friday until
9:00 p.m. at 11 Main St. North, (formerly Would You Like To Paint
store). Please note, there will be no ticket sales on draw date Sat.
May 13th,
“The Canadian Family Guide to Stroke” perhaps you or a loved
one has experienced the trauma of a stroke. There is a helpful
paperback available in the Hospital Gift Shop that provides a wealth
of information to help to cope with life changes resultant of stroke. It
contains helpful charts, illustrations and personal stories of stroke
survivors, prevention, treatment and recovery. It features current,
easily understood information and is produced by the Can. Heart &
Stroke Foundation.
Graduation
Bill Fischer has successfully
completed the John Deere
Ag Tech Program at
Fanshawe College, London.
He is currently employed at
Huron Tractor, Blyth, ON.
Congratulations.
Love, Mom, Dad, Laura
Clint, Chad & Jenna