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The Citizen, 2000-05-17, Page 20PAGE 20. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY”17, 2000. Long weekend launches Huron Harvest Trail Enjoy the first long weekend of the season with the spring launch of the Huron Harvest Trail, a self- guided tour through the best of Huron County. The harvest trail was recently presented with the Community Futures Development Corporation’s Conference 2000 Initiative Award for the Province of Ontario. This trail features farm fresh product at roadside stands, country bakers, butchers, a chocolate factory, an apiary and much more. The charming country villages nestled along Ontario’s West Coast are awaiting your visit and then relax at a superb bed and breakfast or inn. For a full list of activities or your free Harvest Trail directory, contact 263-5050 or our website at www.hurontourism.on.ca Events that will be happening on Shayrina Sheep Farm, north-west of Brussels include the famous Sheep Show with show times of 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday. There will be audience participation using the hand crank shearer, a big hit at the IPM. There is scarecrow making and craft area for kids, mystery table, old fashion games, refreshments. The petting zoo features a llama, pot belly pig, goats, chickens, pigs and dogs. People can bottle feed a calf or baby lamb or hand milk a cow. There are also pony rides for children. The gift shop, open 1 - 5 p.m. both days, features the farm and sheep. Admission costs are adults, $5 and children, $3. While up in the Bluevale area stop in at Maitland Manor Nursery and Landscaping. Pack a lunch to enjoy as you wander in and around the vast gardens, which lead to nature trails to the Maitland River and abundant bird life. Book a time to come back for a guided tour with your family, group or association. The annual Book Sale at the Memorial Hall in Blyth will include chalk drawing on the main street sidewalks created by children and people of all ages. This event is held on Saturday, May 20 only. Robinson Maple Products at Auburn invites people to enjoy a nature walk through their sugar bush all year round, but especially this long weekend. The view is guaranteed to please with lovely Howers, Sugar Camp and more. Then stop in at Suzanne’s Candy Kitchen. The first step inside the door will entice tastebuds to go wild over the selection of maple butter, dips and candy, as well as the ever popular maple syrup. The fifth annual Circle City Cruizers Show and Shine Car Show is held Saturday, May 20 only in Goderich at the Zehrs Plaza Mall. Also while in Goderich explore the famous Square where Bronwen’s Greens and Crafts of the Huron Harvest Trail will be at the opening of the Goderich Farmers’ Market, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feel free to take a drive on Sunday to their farm near Blyth. Her unique country crafts await the “right” buyer, year- round. And you’ll want to come again later in the season for her beautiful fresh cut Howers and homegrown produce. Events that will be happening at Ferguson Apiaries at RR2, Hensail include learning all about bees and their sweet nectar. The gift shop features unique and sweet honey pots and baskets. There are all kinds of honey products to sample and purchase from candies to hand cream. The Bees Wax Candle Workshop is for all ages. Call ahead 236-4979 to book. Ferguson’s will be exhibiting at the London Covent Garden Market the week of June 5-11 featuring a cooking demo in addition to the above mentioned. Lakeview Studio on Hwy. 21, north of Grand Bend will be open the long weekend Saturday and Sunday from 12-5 p.m. for a sneak preview of their whimsical garden sculpture displays, stained glass panels and paintings. Regular hours are July - August, Saturday and Sunday 12-5 p.m. or by appointment. W. Wawanosh Twp. considers minor variance A public session was held May 2 by West Wawanosh Twp. councillors to discuss a proposed zoning change. Andrew Stutzman had applied to change the general agriculture (AG1) zoning on Part .Lot 21, Cone. 9 to general agriculture with special zones (AG 1-7) to permit a second permanent residence. After a report from Huron County planner Brian Treble, Stutzman outlined why he wanted the rezoning. A bylaw authorizing the amendments was later passed by council. During the regular session, an amendment was made to a motion from the April meeting. The motion authorizing tenders for a “new lawn mower” was changed to a “new mower”. Road Superintendent George Humphries was authorized to seed grass at the landfill site. Road and general accounts in the amounts of $20,383.12 and $8,868.98 were approved for payment. A committee of adjustment Council approves tonnage hike Continued from page 20 annual tonnage increase to 200,000 from a gravel pit at part of Lot 7, Cone. 2. However, council was concerned about the wear and tear on Cone. 1-2 (Jamestown Rd.) which is access for the pit. The paving on the road was not designed for the amount of heavy trucks currently using the road or the increased traffic with greater tonnage. Compensation received for gravel extraction is not sufficient to repair the road so council may have to- look for assistance in the future. Council stated they were not interested in numbering all vacant lots for 9-1-1. The issue would be considered if the county made the suggestion. A request for a blue 9-1-1 sign for a home on MacKinnon Drive, Belgrave was denied. Council wants all homes in the hamlets to be the same. Councillor Neil Warwick and Deputy-Reeve Keith Johnston will attend a meeting in Turnberry Twp. regarding a zoning amendment for parts of Lots 5-9, Cone. 1. Council was supportive of the amendment. A meeting will be set for June 6 to discuss a zoning amendment for Lot 27, Cone. 4. Warwick and Drainage Superintendent Gary Nicholson will attend a meeting with the county and Wescast Industries to discuss the hearing dealt with Peter and Maria Oudshoorns' proposal to construct a new free stall bam with dimensions of 27.4 metres by 47.5 metres. The new bam will be connected to an existing bam by a 9.1 metres holding area at the east end of the existing building. The current facility will be converted to a milking parlour. Due to the location of the existing bam and liquid manure tank, the holding pen addition is proposed to have the same set back of 9.1 metres while the new free stall bam would have a setback of 7.5 metres. A minor variance is needed to reduce the front yard setback from 30 metres to 7.5 metres. Ratepayers Sharon Good and Sharon Schramm expressed concerns about the proximity of the building to the highway and possible snow accumulation. Schramm also said council should follow the intention of the township’s zoning bylaws and deal with all ratepayers equally and fairly. Council agreed to approve the minor variance if specific guidelines were followed. status of Blackhall Drain. Council agreed to share the grass cutting costs of Bluevale Pioneer Conservation Park with Tumberry Twp. Clerk-Treasurer Nancy Michie was authorized to attend- the OCTEA gets tentative contract The Avon Maitland District School Board and the Office Clerical Technical Educational Assistants (OCTEA) represented by the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation have announced that a tentative contract agreement has been reached for the period July 1998 to June 2000. Further details will be made available following the ratification of the tentative agreement by both parties later this < INSURANCE PREMIUMS TOO HIGH? 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In a recorded vote, Councillor Stuart Alton was the only dissenting vote. The variance will permit a front yard set back reduction to 7.5 metres and a new free stall bam 27.4 metres by 47.5 metres with a 15.2 metre addition to the existing bam which will be converted to a milkhouse. Association of Municipal Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario conference. Large item pickup day for tht hamlets will be May 26. General and road accounts totalling $64,831.42 and $18,544.69 were approved for payment. month. The new contract harmonizes all terms and conditions of employment of the employees brought together into the OCTEA group through amalgamation. The parties are pleased that the tentative agreement ensures the continued provision of a high standard of support for students in the Avon Maitland District School Board,” said Chair Wendy Anderson. Offering Insurance & Financial Services Farm/Commercial/ Residentlal/Auto Accident/SIckness This decision refers only to the noted buildings. The property owner will work with the township to upgrade the roads in the vicinity of buildings, pay a portion of the cost to the township’s satisfaction and cover the cost of three hopper trucks and a payloader for four hours, approximately $1,100. The present milkhouse will be removed and the bulk tank relocated so that nothing will remain south of Huron East transition board supports policing proposal The Huron East transition board and the administration and property sub-committees met in Seaforth on May 8. With the withdrawal by the County of Huron of its county­ wide policing contract bylaw, the board supported a proposal by the South Huron transition board to explore the option of a multi­ municipal police contract to be negotiated and administered at the lower-tier level in the County of Huron. The board was also supportive of a bursting with colour & The gardener who appreciates quality and the area’s largest selection shops at Te'Em Farm. 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The property owner will enter into an agreement with the township to acknowledge that the township will not be held responsible for any damage caused to existing or new buildings as a result of normal maintenance practices on road allowances. letter from the Central Huron transition board to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs seeking funding to assist with restructuring issues. Staff was directed to draft job descriptions for the chief building official and animal control officer. They are to meet with senior recreation staff and the fire chiefs to explore the options to deliver recreation and fire services to the newly-amalgamated municipality. The next meeting of the board is scheduled for Tuesday, May 30 at 8 p.m.