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Unless it’s a campfire or a barbecue, any open air burning by any resident of South Dundas requires a permit.

South Dundas council approved the newly revised bylaw at the February 5 regular meeting.

The bylaw sets out specific regulations regarding all open air fires, including campfires, which much less than 60 cm (approximately two feet).

Burn permits cost $10 for residential purposes or $15 per permit, per property for agricultural purposes, and must be purchased annually at the municipal office.

The permits are valid for the year, but must be activated prior to each fire by calling the township office during regular business hours. 

This contact will allow staff to relay important information to the resident, such as whether or not a burn ban is currently in effect. 

During a burn ban, no open air burning is permitted, even for permit holders.

Failure to abide by the bylaw could cost the resident, as they could be held liable for any costs associated with firefighters attending the scene.

The draft form of the bylaw was available on the township website to allow residents the opportunity for comment. “We have listened to the concerns, but in the end we have to be proactive,” said South Dundas Mayor Steven Byvelds.

“I believe this document will serve us well,” said Chris McDonough, Fire Chief for South Dundas.

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The most prestigious of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal presentation ceremonies was held, February 6, at Roy Thompson Hall in Toronto, and among the guests was Iroquois resident John Ross, founder of Ross Video.

At the Diamond Jubilee Gala, hosted by The Honourable David C. Onley, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, members of the Order of Canada, residing in Ontario, were presented with their Diamond Jubilee Medals.

“What a wonderful experience,” said Ross. “This was my first experience to be among such a very distinguished group, who were all receiving the medals for a variety of accomplishments in various fields.”

Of the event, Ross said, “It couldn’t have been done better.”

The event drew to a close Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee Year, as February 6, 2013 was the 61st anniversary of The Queen’s accession to the Throne.

A number of prominent Canadians acted as medal presenters. Ross was presented his medal by Jian Ghomeshi.

Some of the other medal presenters included Ken Dryden, Dan Akroyd, Paul Henderson, Tommy Hunter, Elizabeth Manley, Valerie Pringle, George Stromboulopoulos and Brian Williams.

Peter Mansbridge was master of ceremonies for the event, and Ross enjoyed having the opportunity to talk to Mansbridge. “We have a lot in common,” said Ross of their CBC affiliations, Order of Canada honours, and career starts in Manitoba.

A pre-recorded Message from Prince Charles was played at the event, and there was also a link to Chris Hadfield in the International Space Station.

The entertainment line-up for the evening was star-studded including Michael Burgess, Liona Boyd and Tom Cochrane.

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Public information sessions about the pending consolidation of the Morrisburg and Williamsburg library branches at the Morrisburg location have been scheduled by the SD&G Library Board.

The board met April 25, at the Dalkeith Branch.

In response to the public outcry about the planned closure of the Williamsburg branch that will result from the consolidation, the Williamsburg meeting was scheduled, as promised at the previous board meeting in Chesterville.

The Williamsburg information session will take place May 9, 7 p.m. at the IOOF Hall in Williamsburg.

Another information session about the new branch in Morrisburg will take place May 16, at 7 p.m. The location of the meeting in Morrisburg has not yet been determined.

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