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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1993-08-11, Page 2Page 2 - Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, August 11, 1993 Destruction of trees questioned •from page 1 school buses on the road. He raised the question as to what would happen to a shallow well on lot 17 east of the proposed pit and a spring fed pond when the water is disturbed. Mr. Fletcher said, "Any destruction. of the reforested pine and spruce that is on the property is environmental degradation. This not only destroys the trees, but removes bird and animal habitat that provides enjoyment for many of the local people," As for the scenic qualities, one only has to look at the other gravel pits in the area to see how this pit would be another eyesore," Mr. Fletcher also said they believe the cutting of the trees on the property would be in contravention of the Bruce County tree cutting bylaw. Ruth Bell raised the question of damage to roads and bridges from heavy tandems. One citizen pointed out that what the township would receive in aggregate funding would be worthless considering the tax dollars needed to repair and maintain the roads. It was referred to a:; "subsidizing; Mr. Donegan's extraction." A great deal of time was spent discussing the interpretation of setbacks and buffer zones, which would come into consideration when and if the rezoning was approved. Comment was made on the track record of itceping a buffer zone intact. Is it theoretical? Mr. Wilson, of the MNR said, "The track record in south Bruce County is not quite as consistent as it is in north Bruce County or Grey County." He attributed that to the lack of presence of MNR officials. When all was said and done, the,information shared was reiteration of concerns that have been .stated many times before. Mr. Thomson said that his file did not indicate the number of concerns the residents had and he was somewhat surprised• by the number of people in attendance. He was pleased with the amount of infor- mation exchanged andsaid his recommendation would be that a full hearing be given to the matter. He cautioned those in attendance that "good factual information" must be given at the OMB hearing. "Your concerns will be listened to and the board will reach a decision. There is no appeal from the board. Be prepared." Mr. Fletcher, in a telephone interview the next day, said, "We were satisfied with the meeting and happy with the turnout of concerned citizens." When asked for his commments, Mr. Donegan said he was surpised at the number of people attending the meeting, "I didn't think a gravel business was all that bad for the area." Mr, Thomson indicated that unless there was some change in OMB schedules,this appeal would not be heard before January 1994 as the board is booked until then. 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Lay will .be purchased locally on either a contractual or spot market basis. ' Fletcher said with ' current prices ranging in around $60 per tonne, this could translate into a $5 million return. •• Under full operation, expected to be reached within two years, 45 to 50 jobs could 'be created. Fletcher said the company plans to offer as much as possible to the local employment market. The former Premdor site consists of 135,500 square feet of plant space and 29 acres of industrial land. Canadian Agra has immediate plans to add 100,000 square feet of industrial floor space to. the 'west side of the current building. Fletcher said building renovations will be tendered to local contrac- tors. He added all major equipment' components 'will be Canadian made, mostly from Ontario. Word "of a new tenant for the plant came to light at a Wingham council meeting in December 1992. At that time, The Advance -Times broke the story, outlining a possible relocation of..a wood veneer 'plant from Kitchener to Wingham,' brin- ging a potential 200 jobs to the community. However, in May of this year, the deal fell through when the Kitchener firm couldn't secure the investment , money from a European consortium' for the plant in that city. "When that deal fell through, everyone lost. Wingham ..lost a potential 200 jobs and a new in- dustry, Premdor lost a buyer, this other company lost •a chance to, expand," Mayor Ian Moreland said. "The day I heard they were not going .to move, I 'balled Premdor and spoke with them and . called Canadian ' Agra and spoke with them. After' a number of phone calls, we met in Toronto the next day and a handshake agreement was struck." Fletcher said the deal to purchase the plant in Wingham fits into the corporate scheme of Canadian Agra for four reasons: their original .office was, and continues to be, located in Wingham; it fits into the overall strategy to improve 'forage crops in the region; it fits into the distribution system ' of the alfalfa and alfamaize cubes; and, the wil- lingness, co-operation and initiative shown by •the community to work with Canadian Agra Co develop the operation. Craft festival report The Lucknow Agricultural Society hosted its 23rd successful Craft --Festival--on—the--C i v-ie----holiday- weekend, with attendance similar to last year. Most vendors reported good sales despite the economy and over 60 booked for next year. The Kairshea WI served . the meals on Friday, while the ladies of the Agricultural Society satisfied , appetites on Saturday. Winners of the 50/50 draw were. Gord Cayley, Lucknow; Jean Ross, Whitechurch and Eugene Frayne of Kingsbridge. Many of the crafters donated door prizes. The donors and winners respectively are: Home Sweet Home (3) to Ruth Seibel, Anne Culbert, and Ivonne Congram; College Corners, Chester Emmer- ton; Norma Chester, Lorne MacK- enzie; Bev Woodley, Helen Stanley; Over the Hill Crafts, Edbert Bushell; Goudy Crafts, Betty Far- rish; Herb and Marie Wilkins, Ed Stewart; Betty Hamilton, Carol Purnell; Lorna Guay, Lynne O'Grady; Marie's Ceramics, Ron Hamilton; Bruce Co. Tartan, Rhoda MacKenzie; Vida Eckenswiller, Maxine Pearson; Special Touches with Crafts, 'Adam Malhiot; James Webster, R.B. Treleaven; 'Mavis Burnett, ' Wesley . Buck.. The .donation from Lakeside Crafts was not.- lairned--and--w uently. auctioned off by Allan. Miller. Thom family descendants gather at• Amberley Tim and Dianne Collyer hosted the annual Thom Reunion at their. summer cottage, Amberley Beach, on Sunday, Aug. 1. Thirty-two descendants of Edward (Ned) and Rosemary Thom and two visitors attended the family 'gathering. Five family members were unable to attend. The newest member in attendance was 212 month old Caitlin Simpson from London. Ned Martin, of Long Beach, California, travelled the farthest. The afternoon was spent visiting, followed by a delicious potluck picnic supper. Don and Bev Thompson will host the 1994 reunion.