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One Home at a Time |â€" Arm yourself adequately to win backyard battle I | AIR DUCT CLEANING HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF ONTARIO as represented by THE CHAIR of the MANAGEMENT BOARD OF CABINET (Expropriating Authority) for approval to expropriate land being part of the City of Burlington and the Town of Oakville in the Regional Municipality of Halton in the Province of Ontario, as described on the attached Schedules "A" and "B"; for the purpose of acquiring lands for the future construction of Highway 403 at its intersections with Walkers Line, Appleby Line, Bronte Creek, C.N.R. and Tremaine Road in the City of Burlington and Tremaine Road and Highway 25 in the Town of Oakville on behalf of the Minister of Transportation pursuant to the Ministry of Government Services Act, R.S.0. 1990 c. M.25, sec. 7 subsec. 4. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that application has been made for approval to expropriate the lands described as follows; All right, title, and interest in lands described in Schedule "A" attached, and a limited estate, right or interest required temporarily for a period of five (5) years from the date of registration of the Plan(s) of Expropriation in the lands described in Schedule "B" attached. A definition of the limited estates, rights or interest required in the lands described in Schedule "B" appears in Schedule "C". Any owner of lands in respect of which notice is given who desires an inquiry into whether the taking of such land is fair, sound and reasonably necessary in the achievement of the objectives of the expropriating authority shall so notify the approving authority in writing, (a) in the case of a registered owner, served personally or by registered mail within thirty days after he is served with the notice, or, when he is served by publication, within thirty days after the first publication of the notice; (b) in the case of an owner who is not a registered owner, within thirty days after the first publication of the notice. The approving authority is: HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF ONTARIO as represented by THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORTATION 3rd Floor, Ferguson Block Queen‘s Park Toronto, Ontario M7A 128 Firstly: Part of Lot 5, Concession 1, North of Dundas Street, shown as Parts 14 and 15 on Reference Plan 20Râ€"11389 City of Burlington, Regional Municipality of Halton (Formerly Geographic Township of Nelson, County of Halton) Registry Division of Halton (No.20). Secondly: Part of Lot 6, Concession 1, North of Dundas Street shown as Parts 8 and 9 on Reference Plan 20Râ€"11181 City of Burlington Regional Municipality of Halton(Formerly Geographic Township of Nelson, County of Halton) Registry Division of Halton (No.20). Thirdly: Part of Lots 3 and 4 Concession 1, North of Dundas Street shown as Parts 2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19 on Reference Plan 20Râ€"11390 City of Burlington Regional Municipality of Halton (Formerly Geographic Township of Nelson, County of Halton) Registry Division of Halton (No.20). Fourthly: Part of Lot 35, Concession 1, North of Dundas Street shown as Part 2 on Reference Plan 20Râ€"11278 Town of Oakville Regional Municipality of Halton (Formerly Geographic Township of Trafalgar, County of Halton) Registry Division of Halton (No.20). Fifthly: Part of Lot 35, Concession 1, North of Dundas Street shown as Parts 1 and 2 on Reference Plan 20Râ€"11405 Town of Oakville Regional Municipality of Halton(Formerly Geographic Township of Trafalgar, County of Halton) Registry Division of Halton (No.20). Sixthly: Part of Lots 1 and 2, Concession 1, North of Dundas Street shown as Parts 3, 7, 8 and 9 on Reference Plan 20Râ€"11257 City of Burlington, Regional Municipality of Halton (Formerly Geographic Township of Nelson, County of Halton) Registry Division of Halton (No.20). Notes: 1. The Expropriations Act Provides that, (a) where an inquiry is requested, it shall be conducted by an inquiry officer appointed by the Attorney General (b) the inquiry officer, (i) shall give every party to the enquiry an opportunity to present evidence and argument and to examine and crossâ€"examine witnesses, either personally by his counsel or agent, and (ii) _ may recommend to the approving authority that a party to the inquiry be paid a fixed amount for his costs of the inquiry not to exceed $200, and the approving authority may in its discretion order the expropriating authority to pay such costs forthwith. 2. "owner" and "registered owner" are defined in the Act as follows: "owner" includes a mortgagee, tenant, execution creditor, a person entitled to a limited estate or interest in land, a committee of the estate of a mentally incompetent person or of a person incapable of managing his/her affairs, and a guardian, executor, administrator or trustee in whom land is vested; "registered owner" means an owner of land whose interest in the land is defined and whose name is specified in an instrument in the proper land registry or sheriff‘s office, and includes a person shown as a tenant of land on the last revised assessment roll. 3. The expropriating authority, each owner who notifies the approving authority that he desires a hearing in respect of the lands intended to be expropriated and any owner added as a party by the inquiry officer are parties to the inquiry. R.R.O. 1990, Reg.363, Form 2 IN THE MATTER OF an application by This notice first published on Wednesday, June 15th, 1994 Schedule "A" * We piongered air duct cleaning x Removes mold, bacterias, mildew and OF ONTARIO as represented by THE CHAIR of the MANAGEMENT BOARD OF CABINET HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT Brian Chariton EXPROPRIATIONS ACT NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL TO EXPROPRIATE LAND ping for a new mower, pick a model that can make short work of your yard. Base your choice on your lawn‘s size and contour. A walkâ€"behind mower will suit your needs if your lawn is oneâ€"third of an acre or less. Consider a rearâ€"engine ridiong mowerâ€" or lawn tractor if your yard is larger than half an acre and a lawn and garden tractor if you mow mroe than one acre and want to plow or till a vegetable garden. How fast you walk or ride, the width of your mower deck, and even the height and thickness of your lawn can all affect your mowing time. But here‘s a general guide for the time Definition of Estate, Right or Interest required Temporary Easement: A temporary limited estate required in the right and easement: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) to enter and construct new or replacement access roads where required; to enter and grade the lands described as required, as necessary or incidental thereto, on, in, across, under and through the lands; to keep the lands described clear of all brush, trees, and other obstructions of any nature whatsoever, including removal of any buildings, as may be necessary to the exercise and enjoyment of the rights and easements herein set forth; for the Expropriating Authority, its assigns, servants, agents, contractors, workmen and other duly authorized persons at all times and from time to time to pass and repass with all plant, machinery, vehicles and equipment as may be necessary along, over, under and through the lands described for all purposes necessary or incidental to the exercise and for the enjoyment of the rights and easements herein set forth. for construction of C.N. rail detour. @ Ontario These are just estimates, since most of us have slopes and trees or other obstacles that slow us down. Which brings up another factor to consider when purchasing lawnâ€"care equipâ€" ment: your yard‘s contour. If you have lots of trees, shrubs or other decorative features, a walkâ€"behind or rearâ€"engine mower may be your best bet. Walkâ€" Part of Lot 5, Concession 1, North of Dundas Street shown as Part 12 on Reference Plan 20Râ€"11389 City of Burlington Regional Municipality of Halton (Formerly Geographic Township of Nelson, County of Halton)Registry Division of Halton (No.20). Secondly: Part of Lot 1, Concession 1, North of Dundas Street shown as Part 24 on Reference Plan 20Râ€"11257 City of Burlington Regional Municipality of Halton (Formerly Geographic Township of Nelson, County of Halton) Registry Division of Halton (No.20). Thirdly: Part of Lot 35, Concession 1, North of Dundas Street shown as Part 1 on Reference Plan 20Râ€"11278 Town of Oakville Regional Municipality of Halton (Formerly Geographic Township of Trafalgar, County of Halton) Registry Division of Halton (No.20). Fourthly: Part of Lot 35, Concession 1, North of Dundas Street shown as Parts 3 and 4 on Reference Plan 20Râ€"11405 Town of Oakville Regional Municipality of Halton (Formerly Geographic Township of Trafalgar, County of Halton) Registry Division of Halton (No.20). Fifthly: Part of Lot 35, Concession 1, North of Dundas Street shown as Part 3, on Reference Plan 20Râ€"11278 Town of Oakville Regional Municipality of Halton (Formerly Geographic Township of Trafalgar, County of Halton) Registry Division of Halton (No.20). Sixthly: Part of Lot 2, Concession 1, North of Dundas Street as shown as Part 1, on Reference Plan 20Râ€"11391 City of Burlington Regional Municipality of Halton (Formerly Geographic Township of Nelson, County of Halton) Registry Division of Halton (No.20). Seventhly: Part of Lot 3, Concession 1, North of Dundas Street shown as Part 1, on Reference Plan 20Râ€"11390 City of Burlington Regional Municipality of Halton (Formerly Geographic Township of Nelson, County of Halton) Registry Division of Halton (No.20). Time to Mow One Acre: Walkâ€"behind mower â€" 2 to 3 1/2 hours Rearâ€"riding engine mower â€" 1 1/3 hours Frontâ€"engine lawn tractor â€" 1 hour Lawn and garden tractor â€" 1/2 to 3/4 hour required to cut a flat acre with little landscaping: Seventhly: Part of Lot 35, Concession 1, North of Dundas Street shown as Part 4 on Reference Plan 20Râ€"11278 Town of Oakville Regional Municipality of Halton (Formerly Geographic Township of Trafalgar, County of Halton) Registry Division of Halton (No.20). Eightly: Part of Lot 31, Concession 1, North of Dundas Street shown as Parts 1 and 5 on Reference Plan 20Râ€"11426 Town of Oakville Regional Municipality of Halton (Formerly Geographic Township of Trafalgar, County of Halton) Registry Division of Halton (No.20). Ninthly: Part of Lot 31, Concession 1, North of Dundas Street shown as Part 2 on Reference Plan 20Râ€"11426 Town of Oakville Regional Municipality of Halton (Formerly Geographic Township of Trafalgar, County of Halton) Registry Division of Halton (No.20). Tenthly: Part of Lot 31, Concession 1, North of Dundas Street shown as Part 4 on Reference Plan 20Râ€"11426 Town of Oakville Regional Municipality of Halton (Formerly Geographic Township of Trafalgar, County of Halton) Registry Division of Halton (No.20). Eleventhly: Part of Lot 30, Concession 1, North of Dundas Street shown as Part 2 on Reference Plan 20Râ€"11429 Town of Oakville Regional Municipality of Halton (Formerly Geographic Township of Trafalgar, County of Halton) Registry Division of Halton (No.20). Twelfthly: Part of Lot 30, Concession 1, North of Dundas Street shown as Part 3 on Reference Plan 20Râ€"11429 Town of Oakville Regional Municipality of Halton(Formerly Geographic Township of Trafalgar, County of Halton) Registry Division of Halton (No.20). Thirteenthly: Part of Lot 1, Concession 1, North of Dundas Street shown as Parts 1, 13, 16, 25 and 27 on Reference Plan 20Râ€"11257 City of Burlington Regional Municipality of Halton(Formerly Geographic Township of Nelson, County of Halton) Registry Division of Halton (No.20). Firstly: Phone for an appointment or FREE at home estimate OAKVILLE BURLINGTON Ask About Our Total Home Cleaning Special! THE OAKVILLE BEAVER Schedule "C" Schedule "B" Typical rearâ€"engine mowers are powered by 8â€" to 12.5â€"hp engines and feature centreâ€"mounted mowers between 30 and 38 inches (by comparâ€" ison, most walkâ€"behind mowers have a cutting width of from 15 to 24). Attachments vary by manufacturer, but generally consist of thatchers, mulching systems, and front baggers. If you have larger yard with just a few obstacles, consider the next step up, a frontâ€"engine lawn tractor. Powered by 12.5â€" to 17â€"hp gasoline engines, these tractors are typically equipped with centreâ€"mounted mowers between 38 and 48 inches. Attachments include thatchers, mulching systems, material collection systems and front blades. behind mowers make it easy to negotiâ€" ate curves and maneuver in tight areas. Rearâ€"engine riding mowers offer a similar advantage, since the oeprator‘s vision isn‘t blocked by a frontâ€"mountâ€" ed engine. Lawn and garden tractors â€" marked by 14â€" to 22â€"hp gasoline or diesel engines and 38â€" to 60â€"inch centreâ€" mounted mowers â€" are equipped to handle even "the longest yard." You can add tillers, plows, snow throwers and even front loaders to these versaâ€" tile machines. A lawn equipment dealâ€" er can help you choose the mower that best fits your specific needs. Knowledgeable lawn care professionâ€" als are a bit like generals â€" they can put you through "basic training" and help you draw out a battle plan, but you‘re still on the front line. Armed with the proper equipment, mowing your lawn can seem less like war â€" or work, for that matter â€" and a whole lot more like a wonderful way to get a little exercise on a sunny day! Now for a few popular questions about picking lawn care equipment: What are some standard features I should look for in a new mower? ADVERTISING FEATURE A new service is now available to residents and companies in Halton County. 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