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Home My WebLink AboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1996-10-16, Page 8Page 8 - Lswknew sentinel, Wednesday, October ,1f, 1111/6 DENTURE MANUFACTURER • DIRECT TO THE PUBLIC No Charge for Consultation or Evaluation DENTURES • REPAIRS • RELINES NM Denture Work Is Done i a Denturists` Dental l eborttory on the Premises ii L MO Bags Pkg. of 30 Cars, M&M twig nickers Fun Size Bars Farnurs 'Ini2 say in county plan by Rob Bundy Farmers in the area took the next step in helping develop a new long-term plan for the County of Huron last Thursday. Twu dozen county res- idents, all . with a vested interest in agriculture, met at the Ooderich Township Hall in Holmesviile Oct. 3 fore: the second in a series of workshops designed to give farmers a say in what the new county plan will contain. The working .meet- ings, sponsored by the Huron Federation of Agriculture, are facilitat- ed by membersof the County Planning and Development Department Thursday's meeting, the second of three being held in differ- ent ;parts of the county over . the next two. months, allowed local farmers •too review the policies+formulated at the first meeting held in Belgrave in September. "Wehave `been given a chance to have some input into the county's master plan," said . Brenda Mcii itosh, chair of the properties Commit- tee ommittee for the Huron County Federation of The pr oce ward proposing a Ural policy to be d in the county plan began last spring when action kits were distributed to members of the county's agricultural community. From the information received from the kits, goals and visions were identified and noted and served AfiTa. basis for the current round of meet- ings. Some of the key points discussed . included main- taining a quality of :life, protecting prime agricul- tural areas, seeking and maintaining an agricul- tural diversity, property rights and separation dies- tames between farm land and industry. .Breaking up into small discussion groups, those attending " the mneetiings set out to formulate spe- -cific goals.'Taking direc- tion from these goals, Members . of the county aPhtn i ng and De.v;e.lo:pmen t. Department then offer an. interpretation " 04 the ley points and formulate a proposed, policy. These policies are then dis- cussed further and will be developed; into a con- crete plan for agriculture to be, presented,rto mem- :Agriculture. bees-: of Huron Count Coun il. "What we're trying to dog" said Wayne Caldwell, senior planner for the County of Huron, " is to base the policy on the words and thoughts which conte forth through these meetings." A draft policy docu- ment is expected to be completed by the end of the year, Caldwell explained. From that point,: the document will be circulated for further public feedbackand�will eventually find its way to 'county council for approval. Caldwell said a completed document is probably seven or eight months away, The existing county ,plan is 25 'years old and. doesn't address such.con- :temporary issuesas alter- native agriculture and the, tarban• perception of haw. and why farm land is used and Managed. "We ,live in One of the best agricultural areas in the ' . country," said Caldwell after the meet- ing °last ' week. `kOur goal is to protect that through the, development " of.. a concise, forward looking. set of policies." One of the; most con- troversial issues being discussed at the Meetings s. agriculture and prow- tion rotec ,11 Whopper's 80 pcs individually Allan's 101:Tingles Allan's Individually Wrapped Licorice "Twirls 40's Nerds 20 Boxes of fruit flavoured candy Always Maxi Pads Pkg, of ao Jubilee, 8 pk. Toilet Tissue' Hunts Porridge Cups 4pk. Sauve Shampoo, Conditioner & Sty ins Aids The Optimist Club of Lucknow and Districtstarts of their second year with these people as executive; from the leftback row: Mike 1'Ne1Ml; director; Sharon Weber, secretary Anne Manny treasurer; Andy Sande, director. Front row: Harold Memory, past `president; Lorraine Brophy, vice president; Doug miner, president; Warren .. Small, vice president. Absent Bruce Weber :and Lloya Nicholson, directors. (Livingston photo) Canadian Foister Parent Wee October 13 am z0 Honouring Families That Make A Difference Children's Aid Society of. Huron County tion of the environment, Some comments from 'participants tend to hint, in no uncertain terms, • that there are enough environmental policies in place elsewhere and that they have little or no place in the current agri- cultural document being developed.. "That seers to be the most controversial issue right now," said Caldwell, "But it will Continue to evolve, We're looking hard at trying to " develop a good blanket policy that speaks to the future; one which reflects'. input from all members•;, of the community," Caadwell adde4 that reac- tion to the 'Meetings and the participation of those. attending, "has been very positive, very 'support ive" Armed with the infor- motion. -brought forward and ` discussed at the pre- , viors , two , meetings, members of•the Planning and. ' 'Development Department will conduct, a :third publicmeeting at;.:. the Hensall' Community ' Centre'on Monday, isTov.` 25 at 8 pm. 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