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stouffville suntribune thursday april 8 2004 5 f- 64251 11 dlzthux2 c loose rugs broadloom r upholstery v 3m scotchquard 6711 by hannelore volpe staff writer election signs littering the land scape for months or located where they block- drivers sight will be a thing of the past once a new election sign bylaw is passed in whitchurch- stouffville politicians surveyed election sign bylaws from 15 municipalities in york region the greater toronto area and as far away as port moody bc at tuesday nights council meeting almost all wanted a restriction on when signs can go up until now can didates could erect signs any time before an election in toronto signs cant be pounded into the ground sooner than 25 days before a vote councillor harry bowes said councillor susanne hilton sug- gested when nominations close until voting day about five weeks would be reasonable a view shared by mayor sue sherban under the current bylaw signs have to measure at least eight square feet with a maximum size of 215 square feet councillor hilton noted that with larger signs costing more money you will be more careful how many you put out however the mayor wasnt in favour of falling in line with region al guidelines since that would mean allowing significantly larger signs there was some confusion with the election bylaw last november when several candidates had to dou ble up their small signs to reach the required minimum size susanne hilton councillor sup- ports proposed limits on election signs in whitchurchstouffville election signs must be placed at least three feet from the nearest inter section or sidewalk mr bowes who didnt use signs in his campaign noted there were sev eral intersections where signs obscured drivers vision town staff will be consulted about adequate set back distances for the new bylaw all councilors agreed signs should nt be illuminated or permitted in parks or on trees the new bylaw will still include a deposit to be paid by candidates out of which fines can be taken for signs not removed promptly after an elec tion councillors suggestions will be used to formulate the bylaw which will be brought back for approval at the april 20 meeting business awards dinner thursday april 15 2004 guest speaker elaine charaf a humorous and entertaining speaker it power of the pen business attire agm 600 pm social 630pm dinner 715pm tickets 5000 gst call for reservations 9056424227 sleepy hollow golf country club 13242 tenth line n sponsored by schickedanz uwofbuuwsse novopharm jardjjffvlujesumttosone as authorized by shiner kideckel zweig inc receiver manager trustee in bankruptcy bankruptcy white rose home amd harhfim tfntrfs m everything now imozftmim fresh fim the greetifi0use faster if fes segonfa nptraageg fx mfaacoe spring bulbs cmttt9s fs chumluues tmdatre open good friday easter sun day front net price item iue craft supplies v outdoor plants shrubs grass seed bulbs propagation indoor plants garden chemicals fertilizer garden decor furniture garden tools interlock bird seed houses pots planters decorative cushions throws candles scents accent furniture glassware framed prints mirrors tabletop accessories silk flowers greenery basketware framing art craft supplies christmas decor everythin i i jill stg discount off original white rose price excludes net priced items no other discounts or promotions apply inventory has been augmented to offer better selectisn white rose homp aimn ftardfn hfntrfs m 1 2 locations including 4038 highway 7 unionville just east of warden erin mills 3115 dundas street w brampton oshawa west hill newmarket 10084 highway 10 300 taunton roade 70 island road 16715 yonge street east york etobicoke 1400 oconnor drive 1000 islington avenue hours mondayfriday98 pm saturday sunday96 pm century services 0401200 4741212 auctioneers liquidators terms cosh debit visa mastercard americon express