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The Huron Expositor, 1973-02-08, Page 4PRODUCT OP NISSAN Scanning the Weeklies By Lee Hee • • In scanning the Mitchell Advocate this weekend we note that representatives of most of the organizations, councils and others attended a meeting to begin organizing for the town's centennial in 1974. The dates were set for June 29, June 30, July 1, 2, 3 and 4 of 1974, Floyd Wessman, elected president, stated "We've got a year and a half to ,go but we have to get going". Monday night's meeting showed that all are determined to do 'just that' and committee heads will meet February 8th to select the various com- mittee helpers who will begin their preparations shortly. - - Ken Green, St. Pauls was elected president of the Perth County Jenior Farmers and Richard Eickmeyer was named president of the Mitchell Junior Farmers. - - - Mitchell's fire department was called to lot 13, Con. '1, Hibbert Township about 4:50 p.m. on Tuesday, ,where a barn was on fire, owned by Gordon Vivian. George Vivian and Gordon kept the fire smothered by shovelling chop on the smolder- ing hay. With the arrival of the fire department the barn was saved with very little damage. - - - Lfoyd Riley is president of the Senior Citizens for 1973 and was installed at their. regular meeting by retiring president James Watson. The T Goderich Signal Star reports that Mrs. John Berry has been named the new president of the Hospital Auxil- iary. - - - Added to the board of managers for the first time in the Ashfield Presbyterian Church are two lady members. They are Mrs. Donald Simpson and Mrs. Allan MacDonald. The church members plan to mark the 125th anniversary on Jiine 17th. - - - The Branch finals of the Legion Public Speaking contest will be held in Goderich on Friday, February 9th when students from Grades 4 to 6 and Grades 7 to 8 will' be competing. The Lucknow Sentinel relates that Qmar Brooks was named the new 'president of the Lucknow Agricultural Society during its annual meeting which was held in the form of a pot-luck supper and was followed by various reports of the committees. - - - Frank Lennon,Toronto Daily Star photographer, received the Canadian- Press "Picture of the Year award" for his picture of Paul Henderson leaping in triumph after scoring the winning goal in the Canada-Russia Hockey series with 34 seconds left in the final game. - - - Mrs. A. E. Purdon, Whitechurch, was ,honored on her 95th birthday at the home of Mr. and Mrs.' Hebert Mowbray. - - - Mr.'Alex McKeniie, Lucknow, marked his 88th birthday recently when his daughter and son-in-law,' Mr.. and Mrs. Farish Moffat, Wingham, ,held a social evening with around 25 friends and relatives, • present for the occasion. Mrs. Bertha McNeil, according to the Teeswater New's, suffered a painful injury when her left wrist was cut by plate glass as • it broke in her hands when putting the top on the fish aquarium. The; sharp edge fell on her wrist cutting the artery and veins. Her son, Charlie and brother- in-law Carl Haskins rushed her to Wingham Hospital. The' wrist required 50 stitches. Fortunately none of the tendons w as cut. - - - Teeswater arena was busy, Wednesday, where 64 curlers gathered to participate in a ladies' bonspiel for the Invitational Trophy, donated by Dr. and Mrs. P.J. Leahy. A Brussels 'rink took 3rd in the 9 a.m. draw. According to a report in the Blyth Standard by a vote 'of more than 2 - 1, the directors of the Blyth Agricultural , Society decided last week. not to, continue the Blyth' Fall Fair. The, Wiaghain 'Advance-Tulles reports that George' Fin.- "stad," batiMMIY' knolerf staffeP of the' CBC-TV 'neWs 'pro- gram, "The National" was guest speaker at the Wingham Lions Club monthly meeting. Mr. ,Finstad traced the CBC-TV development which proved very interesting to the members of the meeting. - —Denise Kennedy of Tees- water was a double winner in 'the Lions Talent Hunt Show in Wingham Thursday night taking a $10 'prize on a solo effort and sharing a prize with her partner, Rosemary Kuffer, also of Teeswater, in a duet. The girls specialize in folk, country and western songs. - - - Robert Holborn, R.R.1, Fordwich, while fishing at Hawkstone on Lake Simcoc, landed a large lake trout, 34 inches long and weighed 15 pounds, was estimated to be at least 3,0 years old. The Exeter Times-Advocate reports that according to Gerald Brintnell, chairman of committee for a new com- munity hall in the KirktoneWoodham areas, plans are going as Scheduled and construction should start about March 1st. Tenders close February 6 for the sale and removal of several existing buildings on the Kirkton fairgrounds where the new Coniknunity Centre will be built. - - - Dick Roelefs.on, owner and operator of the Exeter Veterinary Clinic for 17 years, is leaving the area to join one of 'a two-man veterinary staff in charge of checking all thorough- bred horses running at three Ontario tracks. They are Woodbine, Greenwood in Toronto area and Fort Erie. Nearly 250 Optimists and guests were present Saturday night as the Optimist Club of Vanastra, Clinton received its charter at a banquet held in the former officers mess at Vanastra. The newly formed club has 35 charter members. Peter Brown is the charter president. . in all of us. 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PRYDE & SON Inquiries are invited — Telephone Numbers: E XETER 235-0620 CLINTON 482-9421 SEAOORTH: Contact Willis YDendas Oe Bill Pindeeffe00,4 vs. 527.1ZS0 VARNA offering was taken up 'by Mrs, Murdock Morrison and dedicated by Mrs. Harvey Hayter, Mrs. Elliott gave a poem "Committed to Love' , and Mrs. Hayter "Warm Thoughts for a Winter Day'', Mrs. l. Gordon Johnston read the minutes and roll call. Mrs. Ida MCC linchey read a thank you note, Treasurer's report followed read by Mrs. Stephenson. There were 30 calls made to sick and slui ins during the month of Janu Varna U. C. W. • will host the World Day of Prayei meeting on March 2nd and will invite members from Goshen to attend. The U.C.W. Presbyterial will be held in Northside United Church, .Sea- forth on Feb. 28th. The theme being "A Light for Christian Development". It was decided to donate $25. to Mrs. Malcolm Davidson for her concerns in India. The members decided to hold a Pancake Supper again this year on March 6th. Mrs. Robert Taylor gave an interesting commentary along with the rest of her slides of her trip to Europe last summer. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Taylor and Mr. and Mrs. Barry Taylor re- turned home last week after spending a couple of weeks in the Sunny South. The members of L.O,L. 1035 with their wives spent a pleasant evening bowling last Friday even- ing afterwards they were enter- tained at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Ralph Stephenson. Mr. and Mrs. Ivan McClymont attended the South Western On- tario Syrup Producers convention in London last Wednesday. • The children of the community have enjoyed their first full week of skating at the arena. It has been a poor year to keep the ice in shape. Mr. and Mrs. Keith Keys and family of Clinton called on friends here on Sunday last. Correspondent Fred McClymont The United Church Women met in the basement of the church last Thursday evening with fif- teen members present. The president, Mrs. Ralph Stephenson opened the meeting "The Perfect Church". Group Two had charge of Devotions. Mrs. Roy Elliott and Mrs. Mer- vyn Hayter gave the scripture readings followed by prayer. "The ,SEAFORTH MEAT MARKET Top Quality BEEF SIDE .OF BEEF CUT and WRAPPED 7 9 ib Plus is a lb. for Quick Freezing. 527-0040 BANGHART, KELLY, DOIG & CO. Chartered Accountants 476 Main St. S., EXETER 235-0120 B. W. REID, C.A. STEWART 46: 'SEED CORN ALL CANADIAN SEED CORN WANT HIGH YIELD and STALK STRENGTH TOO? You get both by selecting the right Stewart hybrid for your farm. This all Canadian CoMpany has IS outstanding hybrids on the recommended list for Ontario. We hallo Vedettes lust right for this area. Please give us a cell. • 527.1689 KEN GEMMELL R.R. 2, KIPPEN Over eighty-five residents frpm Grey Township were present at the Ethel Community Hall on Wednesday of last week to attend the first of three public meetings to discuss the townships secondary plan and zoning by- law. The meetings conducted by the county planning department are intended to outline the plan and gather resident's opini6ns and viewpoints. Reeve Charles Thomas op- ened the meeting, welcoming all present and explained that the purpose of the meeting was to involve the residents in the de- velopment of a land use plan 'and zoning by-law for• the township "Planning is Provincial Policy and is here to stay", Mr.Thomas said, "The question is are we going to govern our own planning affairs locally or is Toronto? We have a choice". A secondary plan is a more detailed off-spring of the County's Official Plan, which acts as a framework and general guide for local develop-, ment. Mr. Thomas added that the County Official Plan designates Grey Township for agricultural land: "There are other uses to which marginal agricultural land can be put, such as for recreation, conservation and summer cot- tages. Areas suitable for this type of 'development should be desig- nated on our local plan." Gary Davidson, director of County Planning said that Grey Township was the first township in the county to request a se-1 condary plan and subsequently ten other townships have requested one. A secondary plan hands back to the local council planning decisions that are presently de- cided upon by the County and Pro- vince" Mr. Davidson said "To develop a secondary plan we need your participation". Nick Hill, a planner from the County Planning Department, then gave a slide and commentary presentation covering the development of Grey Township, its physical characteristics and agriculture. ' Mr. Hill discussed the first settlement of the township by the Attawandaron Indians and the coming of the French explorers in the early 1600's. The first permanent settlement by white man in the 185o's was traced, with Beauchamp settling, west of Cranbrooke, John Mitchell near Molesworth and Ferguson near Brussels. The early pioneer's task of clearing the forests and sowing the first crops and the rapid growth in population of the township in the 1870's was also discussed by Mr. Hill. Early agricultural land use nase' be described as "mixed" Mr. Hill observed. The rearing of dairy and beef cattle, sheep and pigs, the sowing of wheat, oats, peas, turnips, potatoes and domestic vegetables was all ac- complished' on the farm,. Also at that time, the villager took on an important role of commercial and industrial activity. Between them the villages of Grey in the 1880's could boast of grist mills,, saw and planing mills, flax mills, blacksmith and ear- riege shops, harness making shops and many other activities including a wide variety of stores. Today, Mr. Hill said, with the vastly improved means of communications, and the largeness of city industries to produce more and cheaper goods, the role and appearance of the rural village has'changed beyond recognition. The villages of to- day, in Grey Township, Mr. Hill , maintains, are primarily places of retirement with a general store and a gas station. The second aspect of the pre- sentation was a study of the physical characteristics of the township. Soil types and classi- fication, topography, land drain- age, erosion, soil hazards, tree- scape, open areas were mapped and projected onto the screen. "The significant factor our find- ings confirm" Mr.-1411 said "is that 'Grey: Township la prime agridultural land. 95% Of 'the pplaisnenlearstisstury doftp.resent towTnshhei day agricultural land are re vealed that beef farming is the prominent farming activity with 32% of the townships farm land in beef farming. 23% was in dairy farming, 12% was in cash crop and 17% was, mixed. Mr. ,,' Hill traced the past and present development of these farming activities and discussed their future. He observed that after a major growth period In the early 1960's beef farm operations have now settled down into a "stable pattern". The number of dairy farms has decreased-in the township over the last twenty years, Mr. Hill said, although they are now larger and more productive. He noted that cash cropping was a relative new- comer to the township but doubted it would have the same impact on land use as the southern townships of the county because of the colder climatic conditions. To the economy of the township pigsc r.are now a very significant factor. Mr. Hill cooinnclmudeendttahgis that without pre- sentation c doubt his findings had confirmed Grey Township as a prosperous farming township in the county. The richness'of the soil and the diversity of agri- cultural activity contribute to this stability. "This major question now" Mr. Hill said "is should prime agricultural land be planned for agricultural use exclusively, and zoned as such, or should other non-agricultural uses 'such as residences, cottages, feed mills, junk yards or golf courses be allowed?" After a coffee break and re- freshments, Mr. Thomas, Reeve of the Township, opened theeneet- ing up to questions and dis- cussion. Discussion revolved around land severence, land use, planning, aside from intensive farm operations and recreat- ionalIan mlande. cDonald opened the discussion saying that there is a lot of land in Grey Township btLnEn ao gr re csuul it ut arbel .e for Spe- cifically other that s wouusled he mentioned a large bush lot that would be ideal for summer cottages. Muria y Bray and Jim Armstrong both talked on the •problem of odour emitted from intensive farm operations and the conflicts that occur with neighbouring residences. "If a hog operation is present, should a new residence be allowed to late.:aoscke d. Thesext prteableitm" wMasr.reBlartaeyd to a situation when• a house is severed and sold separately from the barn. probleesmK s e rorf ft aa talked n ootf `bt lel ten g farmed and the danger of cattle breaking through into the empty farm property. ' Ross Knight asked if it was of bush. possible to subdivide a 100 acres Jack Cardiff raised a point similar to that of Jim Armstrong, related to the problem of odour from intensive farm operations. Melville Lamont questioned the roleof planning and the cost of it to the country. "Our grandfathers managed very well without a Plan", Mr. Lamont said. Reeve Charles Thomas replied toMr. Lamont saying that "times have changed since the 1850's. The Province now requires that development be done in an orderly way. If We' don't administer our planning affairs they will." Nick Hill from the planning Department asked whether the ,use of land ought to be determined by its diillar value or a broader policy such that agricultural land ought to remain in agriculture. "If a farmer is offered twice the amount.of money for his farm for use as a residential estate as opposed to agricultural pur- poses, is it in the best long term interest allowed nteresto toel f thes tloxiship that he be Les Knight and Cecil Rayner also raised questions and the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m. An Expositor Classified will pay you dividends. Have you tried one? Dial 527-0240. Grey iesidents discuss fut re .- with Huron planning boa d INSU,HANCE Auto,. Fire, Life Donald G. Eaton Insurance Agency Limited Office in Masonic Block Main Street Phone 527-1610 — Seaforth