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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1977-05-04, Page 10SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE—Mrs. Sam Sweeney of the Majestic Womens Institute holds just two of the many hand made items on sale at the annual bazaar. The doll at left is a napkin holder, and the owl at right holds a pen and pad of paper for messages. (Photo by Langlois) .V144*.i44444444440444G04 0444.x44444 gym, o ATTENTION Farmers & Market Gardeners The Clinton Farmer's Market is looking for vendors to offer farm or home-grown goods for sale in the following categories: V The 100th Anniversary of the Ethel United Church Sunday, May 15, 1977 Service at 11 am Guest Speaker Rev. H. Snell Special Music by Mr. Peter Dekker & Mr. Bob Hall Everyone Welcome BISHOP R.V. SIDER JOIN US THIS SUNDAY, MAY 8 AT 8:00 P.M. HEAR THIS OUTSTANDING SPEAKER BISHOP R.V. SIDER Bishop of the Brethren'of Christ Churches in Canada WITH SPECIAL MUSIC THE CHAPELIGHTS 'C`:\ 10—THE BRUSSELS POST, 11/1AY 4, 1977 County okays testing for oil Clinton and Bayfield. The intent of the secondary plan, he said, is to remain an agricultural community while allowing development of certain land. He claimed Goderich is the first township to come up with the rural residential designation for land least suited for agriculture. This allows development of a density not to exceed one dwelling per two acres. "I think the plan suits the majority of township residents," Mr. Ginn told council, recommending its adoption. Metric Signs Ready About 300 metric speed limit signs have been prepared and are ready to go up Sept. 30, Mr. Britnell told councillors. The signs are marked in kilometers per hour instead of miles per hour. The new signs will read 50, the area of Highway 4 north and HIghways 86 and $7 east of Wingham, the council said, and the B Line is "a natural alternate route for much of this traffic," However the road is in a very poor state of repair and needs rebuilding before it can be used by other than local traffic, County council also heard a service road and temporary bridge to the plowing match site will cost about $50,000. Various means of financing the project will be discussed with match organizers, ' council's development commitee reported, FRUIT VEGETABLES BAKED GOODS CRAFTS %..10 4) 4) 4) C' 4, 4) 4. 4) 6) C • 4. 4)., 4. 4, 4. 4. C . 4. 4. 4. 4, 4 4. County council decided to permit seismic testing for oil and gas along county road rights-of- way, after hearing it may have no right to refuse, Friday in Goderich. County Engineer Jim Britnell told council it probably has no choice but to allow the testing, though it can impose conditions and demand compensation for any damages. The tests are to be carried out by two companies working for Shell Canada Ltd. They will cover the western portion of Huron County in addition to parts of Middlesex, Lambton and Bruce Counties. The procedure involved, Mr. Britnell explained, is drilling a bore hole on the shoulder of the road and then inserting and exploding a dynamite charge. Recording equipment traces the shock waves created by the explosion which can give clues to locations of oil or gas deposits. However the explosion could also fracture municipal or field drains, he warned, causing' damage which might not show up for years. He said he has obtained a guarantee from Shell it will cover the cost of any damages and suggested each municipality to be tested obtain the same assurance. The county can only approve' testing along its roads, he• noted. Tests along any municipal roads must be approved at the local level. Questioned, whether a township could refuse permission, Mr. Britnell indicated Shell probably has the right to conduct the tests. He added he would like to see someone refuse, to see what would happen. "I'd prefer they (Shell) just go away," he said, but added we probably owe it to the country, in view of the fuel situation, to allow exploration. "Does the county get royalties if they strike oil?" Goderich Township Reeve Gerry Ginn inquired. Mr. Britnell responded he doesn't know who owns the mineral rights under road allowances, "probably the crown." 'Development Approved Two acres of agricultural land just south of Lucknow in West' Wawanosh Township will be allowed to develop residentially, following council's approval of an amendment to the county's official plan. There is already one house on the site, which will be subdivided into four lots to allow the erection of three new houses. J.W.Joynt of Lucknow applied for the amendment, saying the small size of the property and its location indicates an urban function. Reeve Ed Oddleifson of Bayfield expressed a concern the development might be annexed by Lucknow , in Bruce County, asking for assurance "we won't lose the land". Gary Davidson, county planning director, told him although Lucknow is cooperating, by providing water service and snowplowing, there has been no, talk of annexation, Reeve Robert Lyons of Wes( Wawanosh Township told council he favors allowing development of the land in question. Agriculture Promoted County council also approved a ; Secondary plan submitted by aderich Township, outlining the direction of future development in that municipality. Reeve Ginn reported his township is under great pressUre from the Urban areas of Goderich i rather than 30, in towns and 80,' rather than 50, on highways. They will bear a km/h designation in the corner to remind motorists of the new standard of measurement, Mr. Britnell said. He also reported: "It looks like we're going to get some money back for the tough winter." The county has applied for more than $51,000 in extra subsidy for winter control costs, though it has not yet received the allocation from the ministry of transport. He said the effects of the severe winter on the road and bridge construction and maintenance program are not yet fully known, warning it may be necessary to cut back on some items to stay within the budget. Turnberry Township h as received the backing of Huron County Council in its bid to h ave FLOWERS MAPLE PRODUCTS HONEY APPLE CIDER ETC. the ' B Line declared a develop- ment road. County council agreed to support Turnberry's petition for funds from the Ministry of Transportation and Communi- cations. The money would, be used to repair the road and replace a one-lane bridge. Turnberry council passed a resolution earlier in April pointing out the B Line's potential as a bypass for the town of 'Wingham during the 1978 Plowing Match. It is expected the match will create massive traffic problems in The Market will be opening June 4 and running every Saturday morning, 6:30 a.m. 12 noon until October 29. Market booth space can be rented to residents of Huron ;aunty only. For further inforMatlan and space rental please Contact:: HEATHER ROSS462.311M, - 462-3345 BOB CAMPBELL. 462-9732 NANCI EASTMAN 4034470 sigg; • Fr. imaaragiciuraut.katAILMUNIMINtaigyir "EVIL PREVAILS WHEN GOOD MEN DO NOTHING" Huron Men's Chapel AUBURN