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The Citizen, 1994-07-06, Page 21THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 1994. PAGE 21. Brussels Council briefs Tree removal requests concern council Brussels councillors are concerned about the number of requests they're getting for tree removal. Currently there have been requests for removal of 12 trees on village property around the village. While acknowledging that some of the trees may be old and dangerous enough to warrant removal, councillors worried that the attractiveness of free fire wood might be making some proper­ ty owners seek removal of trees that are still healthy. Councillor Dave Thanks Chris Courtney, on behalf of Blyth Legion, accepts a picture from the Blyth Public School winners of the Remembrance Day Literary Contest in appreciation for all the things the Legion does for the students. With her are, from left: Cappy Onn, Christina Black, Skye Lantinga and Teag Onn. Huron roads gets funds The province is providing Huron County municipalities with $785,900 in supplementary funding for special road projects during 1994, Huron MPP Paul Klopp announced June 17. "Our government is committed to getting Ontario back to work," said Mr. Klopp. "We have maintained the funding available this year for specific supplementary projects at last year's level in recognition of the importance of this commit­ ment." Supplementary funds are earmarked for specific or one-time projects and equipment purchases that cannot be accommodated under a municipality's base road allocation. "The funds are designated for work that has been identified by the local municipality as significant Crime Stoppers seeks help Hastings and village employees will inspect each of the trees and recom­ mend which should be removed. *** Tenders will be called at the Aug. 2 meeting of council for paving of por­ tions of Thomas, John and Federick Streets. Council will ask for quotes for removal and replacement of the pavement on the block of Thomas St. between Turn berry and John as well as just putting another coat of pave­ ment on the top of the old pavement. *** projects that can get under way immediately and create jobs now," said Mr. Klopp. Ashfield Township will receive $58,000 toward the purchase of a new tandem truck. The Village of Blyth will receive $25,000 for paving and curb work on Morris Street. The Township of Goderich will get $56,300 toward the purchase of a new grader. The Town of Goderich will receive $40,000 for work on Suncoast Drive east. Supplementary funds for the bridge on Cone. 13, sideroad 15/16 of Hullett Township will be $71,400. The Township of McKillop will receive $75,000 for a new grader. The Town of Seaforth will receive $30,000 for reconstruction of Church and West Street. Funds for work on the Talbot Sideroad 1 & Cone. 12 & 13 THEFT OF MOTORS Two Honda 5.5 HP engines were stolen off two manure aerators that were parked in the driveway at L H Resource Management at Lot 3 Cone. 18 of Grey Twp. MARIJUANA CULTIVATION Crime Stoppers of Huron County is seeking the public's assistance in locating marijuana plots within the county. With the approach of the summer season the growers will be tending their crops and come the fall season they will begin to harvest this illegal crop. In the past these crops In answer to the village's concerns about excessive bait fish harvesting in the Maitland River, the Ministry of Natural Resources wrote council say­ ing the number of licences to collect bait fish have been reduced from 70 to 24 this year. Councillors agreed to send a letter to the MNR thanking them for this step in the right direc­ tion. *** A grant of $250 was approved for will be given to Stanley Township amounting to $75,000. The bridge on Tuckersmith Cone. 12 will be replaced and the supplementary will be $148,700. An addition to the garage of Tumberry Township will be done with the supple­ mentary of $147,400. West Wawanosh will receive $59,100 for the purchase of a truck. The supplementary funding is part of the province's commitment of $704.5 million to maintain and improve the roads in the province's 863 municipalities. In addition, the government is investing $722 million during the next two years through the Canada-Ontario Infrastructure works Program to help municipalities make local infrastructure improvements. The $2.1 billion program will create up to 25,000 jobs provincewide. have been located growing in a variety of areas such as com fields and wood lots near streams to name a few. Crime Stoppers is asking for public assistance in locating these plots in an attempt to keep this illegal narcotic from reaching the street. 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. the Brussels Agricultural Society. *** Council agreed to join seven other municipalities in the North Huron Community Development Group in contributing $200 toward the printing of promotional brochures. *** Council will proceed with action under the new property standards bylaw against a properly owner who refuses to clean up junk in his yard Huron ACO hosts area house tour One of the town's oldest houses, a gracious Victoria style home and its garden, the Ontario cottage style home of a blacksmith, a Queen Ann style home with leaded glass windows and a welcoming enclosed wrap around porch, along with two other homes all nestled in "the prettiest town in Canada", Goderich, will be opening their doors for a house tour sponsored by the Huron County Branch of the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario. The Conservancy, a non-profit, non-governmental organization, was formed in 1933. It's committed UPICK 'W STRAWBERRIES WEATHER AND CROP PERMITTING HOURS. 8 AM TO 12 NOON, 4 PM TO 6 PM; SAT & SUN 8 AM T012 NOON; 3 TO 5 PM Children Welcome with Supervision READY PICKED AVAILABLE ANNUALS, HANGING BASKETS « BAGS, GERANIUMS ALL ON SALE!! NEW FOR '94...Our Perennial Display Garden is a must to see at various times of the year! "Beautifying Huron County Since 1981" /"7 ; / fe. l_ i n o w ..VC. uayo c vvoon / R R #1, Bayfield Ted and Ernma* i ~-J Ontario N0M 1 GO (519)482-3020 Vander Wouden J WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TE-EM FARM A Gardener's Paradise OPEN 9 to 6 Seven Days a Week WEST WAWANOSH MUTUAL r a A 1879 INSURANCE COMPANY 1994 "Jjdgfibour fidping tyigfibour" YOUR LOCAL AGENTS Frank Foran, Lucknow 528-3824 Lyons & Mulhern, Goderich 524-2664 Donald R. Simpson, Ripley 395-5362 Delmar Sproul, Auburn 529-7273 Clinton 482-3434 Chapman-Graham & Assoc. Insurance Brokers Inc. Owen Sound 376-1774 City Insurance Offices Limited Kincardine 396-9513 INSURANCE FOR FARM, RESIDENTIAL, despite years of attempts by council to gel co-operation. Council will also charge interest to a neighbour who is refusing to pay his dog licence until council forces the neighbour to clean up his yard. If the bill still isn't paid he will be taken to small claims court.*♦* Because the regular meeting date falls on civic Holiday next month, council will meet on Tuesday, Aug. 2 instead. to the preservation of the best examples of architecture in the province and the protection of its place of natural beauty. The tour of Goderich homes will take place on Saturday, July 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration and ticket sales will take place at 60 West Street, across from the Goderich Town Hall on the way down to the harbour. Ticket prices are $10, general admission and $8 for all A.C.O. members. Phone 519-524-9285 for information and advance tickets P.A. Roy Insurance Broker Inc. Clinton 482-9357 Banter, MacEwan, Feagan Insurance Brokers Limited, Goderich 524-8376 Kenneth MacLean, Paisley 368-7537 McMaster Siemon Insurance Brokers Inc. Mitchell 348-9150 John Nixon, Brussels887-9417 Chapman Graham Lawrence Insurance Brokers Walkerton 881-0611 COMMERCIAL AND AUTO"