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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1996-05-29, Page 16Local New fines announced Crackdown on impaired drivers Ontario Transportation Minister Al Palladini intro- duced legislation Monday hiking truck fines and crack- ing down on impaired dri- vers. • "We are getting tough on those drivers who continue to take risks," Palladini said. "We are encouraging good driving and making it very clear that bad driving doesn't pay „ This legislation will more than triple minimum truck fines from $60 to between $200 and $400 and increases maximum trucking fines by 10 times - to $20,000. "Existing truck fines are considered nothing more than a cost of doing business. We need stronger deterrents," said Palladini. The legislation also intro- duces Administrative Licence Suspension (ALS), which is an immediate 90 -day suspen- sion for drivers registering over the legal blood-alcohol limit. "We will not tolerate impaired driving. Administrative Licence Suspension has proven suc- cessful in other jurisdictions and it will 'save lives in" Ontario," Palladini said. Legislation also introduces a $100 fee to cover the coMs that will apply when most suspended licences are rein- stated and will make it more difficult to receive a seat belt exemption on medical grounds. PUBLIC MEETING CONCERNING.A PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AFFECTING THE TOWNSHIP OF HULLETT TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Hullett will hold a public meeting on TUES- DAY, JUNE 18, 1996 AT 8 P.M. in the Township of Hullett Council Chambers in Londesboro to consider the proposed zoning by-law under Section 34 of the Planning Act. The purpose and effect of the by-law are set out below. • ANY PERSON mayattend the public meeting and/or make a written or verbal representation, either in support of or in opposition to the proposed zoning by-law. ADDITIONAL' INFORMATION relating to the pro- posed zoning by-law is available for inspection between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the Township Clerk's Office. DATED AT THE TOWNSHIP OF HULLETT THIS 24TH DAY OF MAY, 1996 Bev Shaddick ' Clerk -Treasurer TOWNSHIP OF HULLETT Box 226, Londesboro, On. NOM 2H0 (519) 523-4340 PURPOSE AND EFFECT: This by-law amends zoning by-law 16-1987 as follows: • 1. The provisions for accessory building (e.g. garages, stor- age sheds. etc.) are amended and consolidated into section 3.11 to standardize the requirements. In residential zones,a new provision is added to prohibit any part of the accesso- ry building being higher than 5.5 metres above finished grade and accessory buildings shall not exceed 6 per cent lot coverage or the size of the main building. whichever is smaller, • 2. Each of the separate sections for accessory buildings in •the VRI , VR2. and VR3 zones_ are deleted so that the pro - Visions of section 3.11 shall apply to all accessory build- ings. 3.,A provision is"added to allow for the extension of exist- ing zoning to include abutting lands that arc being severed and merged on title with the existing parcel for minor lot enlargement purposes., 4. A provision is added to allow any existing deficiencies (e.g. setbacks) of a building to continue to be recognized as legal non -complying after a severance or rezoning is grant- ed. This provision would not apply to parking require- ments. 5. A provision is added to prohibit adult live entertainment parlours in the Township of Hullett. 6. The provisions for new and existing livestock opera- tions in the AG4 zone are amended to restrict livestock to a hobby farm with a maximum of three livestock units. 7. In the Village Residential (VRI) and Village Commercial (VCi) zones. the provisions for Tots "with public water" are deleted. The provisions for lots "without public water" will apply in all cases in recognition of the larger lot sizes required for septic systems, regardless of the source of water. 8. The new Minimum Separation Distance formulas recent- ly released by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. Also included are definitions for several terms used by the new formulas. 9. The special 'provisions zoning on Part Lot 14. Concession 10 is amended and the definition of a hobby farm applies. 10. The special provisions zoning on Part Lot 26, Concession 6 is amended and the definition of hobby farm applies. 11. The special provisions zoning on Part Lot 18, Concession 13 is amended and the definition of a hobby farm applies. This amendment affects all lands within the Township of Hullett. THU MORON IIXPO$ITO11, May 2e, 1996-16 Store has `build -your -own' gift boxes CONTINUED from page 7 • Sisters Bonnie Schenk of Zurich and Linda Neeb of Dublin sell collector dolls, plates and stamping kits. They are thinking of having a stamping course in town..If you're interested in a "name doll," both vendors attend different shows and can offer a price on a specific one you're looking for. • Tom and Barb Shannon have a display. Tom sells hand -carved geese. Barb, makes crafts and is going to he doing kid -oriented items. She makes angel hells and sells Regal gifts and Avon products. • Kathy and Gary Leeman, of Lucknow have a hand- crafted wicker display. They are willing to do courses in town if there's an interest. • Ann Cronin sells Aloette products. • Tracey Eckert of •Egmondville has a display from her company "Benny's Balloons, Bells & Bows" which sells wedding para- phernalia. The company does decorating, sells party sup- plies-, wedding invitations ;and can make balloon arches and wishing wells for wed- dings. • Lindy Feltz of Mitchell has afloral' arrangement dis- play and crafts. She does cus- tom work. • Linda O'Rourke of Seaforth sells ceramics. • Judy Dougall of Exeter has a display of decorative glassware from her "Gifted Hands" studio out of her home. She has a photo album of her work on display. • Sherry Bach offers com- puterized bookkeeping ser- vices and graphic design. She makes stickers and book- marks with kid's names on them. She's also done repro- ductions of poems and birth announcements that are framed and a family date cal- endar that includes family birthdays, anniversaries, etc. • Kathie Jordan of Mitchell does custom stained glass work, including lampshades, sun -catchers, hair bretts. She can also customize windows for the home. • Ruth Beuttenmiller sells hand-crafted shirts, jewellery, pins and earrings. • Herb Staffen has a wood- craft display with shelving and coatracks and kids' chairs, etc. .• Robert. Kerr has a wood- craft display of toys, shelves, patio chairs. He has copies of wood -working magazines if customers want to pick out designs. • Barb and Ray Storey of Winthrop have a display of maple syrup products. • Pat Dalton and daughter have a miscellaneous craft display. • Gord and Lorraine Rumford sell painted figures. Three new `pillars' for OMAFRA staff • CONTINUED from page 1 straints placed upon. Each .employee met, with ministry officials individually and their future "with the ministry was explained: Employees were also told about three new areas in which OMAFRA will focus its energy:. education and training, packaged informa- tion. and the transfer of research and technology. "Those are the three pillars we'll be designing our pro- grams around," said Carlow. Carlow said some employ- ees will be in charge of devel- oping packaging and some will deliver those packages to farms or agri-businesses. "More time will be spent on delivering and packaging information than on one-on- one time with farmers. We're looking for more efficient ways of getting information across." Break-in at Murphy Bus Lines There was a break -and - enter at Murphy's Bus Lines, just outside of Egmondville on the Bayfield Road, some- time on Saturday, with equip- ment worth an estimated , 58,500 stolen. The Godericti detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police says entry was gained by smashing a window. A car, 1989 Dodge Diplomat, .was also stolen but later located by Lucan OPP. A two -ton hydraulic floor jack. "Toolex" bench grinder, hand grinder. trickle battery charger. drills, bits, screw- drivers, Snap-On equipment,. grease guns, gauges, hoses and tips for acetylene torches, arc welder, tire irons, screws, nuts,, punches. chisels, pliers and hammers were stolen. The Goderich detachment of the OPP also reports a camcorder and 150 CDs in two black carrying cases worth an estimated $3,500 were stolen from a residence on Conc. 7 of McKillop Township on May 15. On the same concession in Hullett Township on the same day, a wooden jewelry box with two swing doors and various pieces of jewelry, all' worth about $600, were also stolen from a residence. Can't Bear TheHeat? You don't have to just grin and bear it. Call us today for a free estimate on Individual units and central conditioning systems. Our qualified technicians repair and service all makes of air conditioners. YOUR AiR CONDITIONING SPECIALISTS Tom Duizer Plumbing & Heating timLondesboro Tom 519-523-4359 Steve 519.482-5267 • Pearl Dale's quilts are on display. She also does embroidery on them. • Paul Haley has a sign and art display. • Bill and Deloris Souch of Blyth have a display from their "Down Home Country Soap" company. They are planning an information ses- sion at the Women's Resource Centre in the future •on natural versus commercial products. They also sell an insect repellent soap and dog soap. • Terri Shobbrook-Ward has a display for Indisposables cloth diapers and accessories and Pig Tales discount books for all ages. She also sells nursing aids like breast pumps. • Jo Ann Boven of Bayfield sells hand-crafted painted shirts, dolls and miscella- neous crafts. As well, proprietor Karen Campbell -Taylor sells a few different lines of products from her store. There is a hulk food section with crackers, snacks, cook- ies and candies. "Shamporium" is an all-rtat- ural hair and body care prod- uct line. Campbell -Taylor says the items cost 40 to 50 per cent less than brand names. As well, she offers"build- your-own" gift boxes. "People can pick out crafts from the floor, food, sham- poo and make a gift box. It went over well at Mother's Day." • The store also sells gift bags and is thinking of offer- ing gift certificates and possi- bly bridal registry. "i want to hear feedback, what the con- sumer wants." "Something for Everyone" has donated a spot for the high school to sell things made in class, clothing with SDHS logo and items for fund-raisers. The store also features a food hank drop-off bin and a community bulletin hoard. "It's like a marketplace for crafts. It's sentimental, spe- cial gifts and good quality. Vendors take custom orders. You can get the colour of something changed. It's no problem." Campbell -Taylor expects a "really busy Christmas" and suggests if customers see something they like to put in an order early. She wants to start having vendors coming in Saturdays to do extra displays on their businesses. Aloette had a dis- play isplay a few weeks ago and there will be an Indisposables display soon. "You can get last-minute gifts here that don't look like last-minute. There are real sentimental things that can be passed down. A lot of these items would go for double in the city." Fruit farmers having good spring CONTINUED from page 3 On the other hand, fruit farmers are having a good spring. Jim Bell, who owns a fruit farm with about 30 acres of fruit trees, said bloom is a few days late, but nothing to be too concerned about. Fruit farmers usually look for bloom to be out between May 18 and 20. With frost on this weekend, he said it was better to not have the bloom too advanced. "The weather's not really hurting us," he said. Bell said fruit farmers don't have to wait for the ground to dry before they can go to work. The only problem is fungus, which can be controlled with spraying. Bell said his trees came through the winter unscathed. Huron Unit of STO dinner in June Huron -Perth S.T.O. District 9 held a successful and enjoyable Spring business meeting on Tues., May 14 at Mitchell Public School with a large crowd in attendance. President Ian Munro wel- comed the crowd. Principal of Mitchell Public School, Peter Bowman, also wel- comed us. Ian Munro intro- duced and welcomed the new secretary/treasurer, Ted Baxter. District reports were given. Carl Damman, who was helping with the lunch, was thanked for the many years he has helped in a very special way. The Huron Unit dinner meeting will be held at Ontario Street United Church. Clinton, on Wed., June 12. Registration is at 11:30am, dinner at 12:15pm. The entertaining Rev. W. A. Bresnahan will be speaker. Please mail cheques ($10) to Carol Simons, Treasurer, RR 1 Varna, ON, NOM 2R0 before May 31. • Mark on your calendar the fall meeting and dinner at Seaforth Community Centre on Thursday, Oct. 24. After a lunch break we were entertained by three Mitchell Public School choir groups directed by Mrs. Louise Dockstader and accompanied on the piano by volunteer, Heather Koscik. It was a tremendous perfor- mance enjoyed by us all. Nine months ina row Social assistance caseload dropped in month of March Community and Social Services Minister David Tsubouchi announced that Ontario's social assistance caseload continued to decrease during the month of March according to a recent press release. This marks the ninth month in a row that the caseload has declined. "This continued decline in the social assistance caseload is encouraging," said Tsubouchi. There were 6,346 fewer individuals or 3,192 fewer households relying on social assistance in March. "Between the end of June and March, the number of people relying on social assistance in Ontario has declined by over 129,000 people," said Tsubouchi The - ' HURON CENTENNIAL GANG Invites you �t*o a "CASUAL" OPEN HOUSE ' for: Larry Black Shirley Carter — Lynne Hunter-Duvar Carol LeBeau — Marie Tiernan Bud Walker 40"0 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5� 4-6 pm 1 releftseassikATN CENTENNIALP .tiCtfOOL.0:FIELD