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Home My WebLink AboutGoderich Signal Star, 2011-08-10, Page 12GOERICj4, Wednesday, August 10, 2011 • Signal -Star 11 e removal cost Huron contractor $2,000 in fines t#t illy tree chopping is not a crime that will go unpun- rts county forestry officer Dave Pullen. sting a report to the committee, Pullen says a $2,000 -endy levied on a contractor who cut down a swath cluding cherry, hickory ash and maple, without n. 'onto the fine, says Pullen, the contractor has been allow the forest to regenerate. t might take 60 to 70 years to be what it could be con - important woodlot," adds Pullen. it's great that we've taken this action," says Coun. elt (Goderich). er report, Pullen is attempting to educate woodlot ut the potential value of their goods. downers who are not getting good value for wood- se landowners often accept the first offer from a log fan the des if a turbine catches Ere proved to be d of Coun. Bernie MacLellan (Huron East). , he says, is whether the county has an Emergency ce in the event that a turbine catches fire or a wind rker suffers a mishap while working in a cell. he county have the ability toget him down?" he. CAG Larry Adams .pledged to delve further into that EMS Chief Dave Lew. it not proved to be the question as the county's public works department is recommending the sale of a patrol yard, which is currently rented out to Lambton County. In noting the yard is home to dilapidated buildings and a damaged salt dome, public works director Dave Laurie sug- gests now maybe the time to part ways with it. Coun. Joe Steffler (Huron East), however, says having a patrol yard in that portion of the county make sense. "It may be a short-term gain for a long-term loss," says Stefllec In contrast, Coun. George Robertson (South Huron) saw merit in the proposal. "Selling it is a good idea, it's going to cost us a fortune to keep it," he says, noting the patrol yard lands are likely contaminated. Councillors agreed to declare the property as surplus, and to have it appraised before selling it. New 'Buffer Plans are moving forward with a 150 -metre buffer area for the proposed Grand Bend sewage plant despite concerns expressed by one landowner. In appearing before the committee, landowner Morley Eagleson says his concern stems from the requisite change in zoning. He adds the other abutting property owner also likely has comments given his land is even more impacted. "It is likely going to decrease his property value," says Eagleson While county. planner Claire Dodds notes the other property owner in question already received amplenotice of the buffer project, Coun. Brian Barnim (Central Huron) suggests some compensation might be in order for the impacted pair of landowners. Ultimately, councillors agreed to approve the buffer, which age My Love to headline Red Tape Music Festival organizers of the Red Tape Music Festival, it's all ting a scene. -day festival is a concert being put on by youth, .for features a ,lineup of four solid bands. the day will be Courage My Love. - a rising group hener-Waterloo - fresh off the Vans Warped Tour. lineup are Deny the Threat, and Goderich groups. tory and Boy in December, s not a whole lot for young people to do in Goderich tisk scene is hit and miss, said organizer and Six v guitarist Andy Hayes. "We wanted to put on a was solid from start to finish. lething the way I'd like to see it done in Goderich e. cert takes place in Harbour Park August 13, and target audience is teens and early twenty - LSH ER STABLE RIDING LESSONS 5TRATION FOR FALL SESSION )R RIDING ARENA • HEATED VIEWING AREA E OR SMALL GROUP LESSONS 12-3 PEOPLE FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALI CHRISTY SHEr?RATT 51 9-524-61 89 WILSHERS TABLE(- GMAIL.COM LOCATED NEAR RE NMILLI somethings, anyone looking for a solid rock and roll lineup can find it at the end of West Street this Saturday. Courage My Love's video for their song 'Bridges' has been getting airplay on Much Music, and they also played the North by Northeast music festival in June. Deny the Threat released their album, Perspectives, in April in Goderich and May said Six Word Story will have a five -song EP ready. for Aug. 13. Meanwhile, Boy in December have been taking an interac- tive approach to the writing process, via podcasts on their web site - boyindecember.com. Tickets are $8 In advance or $lo at the door and are availa- ble in Goderich at Ernie King Music on the Square and Radi- ant Life bookstore on West Street. • ZURICH FIREMEN'S BREAKFAST SATURDAY, AUGUST 13TH lam - 11 am Come join us for Breakfst at the Firehall, then browse through the village and shop... �'—is 1 ,g) CIO o!. s. • Zurich'sAnn al Yard Sale • is a decision that must be ratified by council before the project moves forward. Ash Borer Update Forestry conservation .officer Dave Pullen reports a recent meeting with stakeholders and Huron -Bruce MPP Ben Lobb reveals there is a "real collaborative effort" under way in estab- lishing guidelines to mitigate the Impact of the emerald ash borer. Pullen also adds his thanks to local Industries for their vol- untary compliance on ash products. More Money Calling it a "good news" item, County Warden Neil Vincent (North Huron) reports the Federation of Canadian Munidpall- ties recently announced it would be presendng the Take Action for Sustainable Huron project with a $24,901.31 grant. Vincent also encouraged fellow councillors to attend the Huron County Federation of Agriculture's celebration of agri- culture dinner on Aug. 25 in Belgrave, and the Huron County plowing match near Wingharn on Aug. 26. Move Approved Councillors are giving the go ahead to a surplus farm request to Rastorfer Farms in the Morris Ward, after learning the house in question will be sold back to the family that has lived there for generations; While some concerns were expressed with Minimum Dis- tance Setback requirements, councillors ultimately agreed to allow the severance on a 3.9 -acre parcel of property as long as several conditions are met "It's another family dwelling in the country that is going to belost otherwise; argued the family's lawyer while making the presentation. Mir Wait# t rwrwtr Hrrhw t--111•Atoristisma HERITIIG • August 19. 20, 21 Mt • All Things Allis Chalmers • Antique Tractor Pulls • Women's and Children's Programs 2 Kilometres S+out$, Of rstxley sitqapor /am 3 hIMl* amaria, ZiOhN; t~ HOW Funiky Fan good! E s"j ! fir ► . 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