HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1997-03-26, Page 9Grey Twp. passes MDS bylaws
Grey Twp. council passed two
bylaws at its regular meeting on
March 17.
The first was an amendment to a
zoning bylaw which basically
replaces the Minimum Distance
Separation Formula (MDS) with a
revised formula, published by the
Ministry of Agriculture Food and
Rural Affairs in 1995. The original
separation formula was contained
in the 1976 Agricultural Code of
Practice. The formula is used to
calculate separation distance for
new residents from existing
livestock facilities and for distances
between new or expanding
livestock facilities and existing
residences.
Knox marks
Good Friday
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sionmg Three Fold Amen brought
the service to a close.
On Saturday, April 6 the youth
group will meet at the church at
6:45 p.m. for bowling and pizza
night. The cost is $5 each. Contact
Rev. Hobden if planning to attend.
All young people ages 12 and up
are invited.
Wednesday, April 16 is the
Pancake Supper at Knox from 5 -
7 p.m.
Wednesday, March 26 the
Christian Education Committee
will meet in the basement of Knox
at 7:30 p.m. Interested Sunday
School teachers are invited to
attend.
Friday, March 28’s Good Friday
service is at Knox United Church at
11 a.m.
Belgrave
seniors
go bowling
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Jack Taylor.
There will be euchre again on
Wednesday, March 26 at 8 p.m.
The seniors bowling scores for
Wednesday, March 19 were: Ken
Saxton, 132, 117, 138; Bob
Corbert, 154, 205, 154; George
Michie, 133, 93; Alice Nicholson,
94, 63; Doris Michie, 151, 101;
Judy Gaunt, 116, 142; Evelyn
Galbraith, 78, 93; Louise Bosman,
140, 166; Jean Walker, 121, 159;
Ivy Cloakey, 117, 122; Laura
Johnston, 144, 153.
WI views
pictures
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followed by two Irish recordings
and Marjorie McDougall. Laura
Mae Chamney and Mildred Lawlor
then gave the Tweedsmuir Book
reports. This is on all occasions in
the area. Wl, UCW, Silver Tops,
Athletic games, special school
winners and birthdays, deaths and
weddings.
Laura Mae closed with an
excellent poem "The Ladies' Aid".
Group pictures of the anniversary
were on display and enjoyed. A
few games of Bingo were played.
Members sang the Institute Grace
and delicious cake and ice cream
were served by Jean Plaetzer. Tina
Empey closed the meeting.
The second bylaw repealed a
1985 bylaw used to calculate
separation distances and sizes of
manure storage facilities. The most
significant aspect of the new bylaw
is the requirement for a Nutrient
Management Plan to be completed
prior to the issuance of a building
permit for an intensive livestock
operation. An intensive livestock
operation is defined as 150 animal
units or greater.
Council endorsed a resolution
from the Village of Bayfield with
respect to its concerns about the
transfer of "soft services" by the
province onto municipal taxes and
to request the province to re
evaluate its position.
Taking your business
into the new millennium
By Linda Henhoeffer
Financial Advisor
Unemployment in Canada continues to be stuck at 10 per cent! This
grim statistic is no surprise to us workers who have personal experience
of corporate restructuring, government downsizing, the globalization of
the Canadian economy and a severe recession. And all this change is
happening at the same time that we are closing the chapter on the
industrial age and entering a new age of 'technology and information’.
We can no longer expect to work for one company at the same job all of
our lives and then retire at age 65 with a gold watch. The reality for
today's workers is very different. We can expect to work at several
different careers and to continually upgrade our schooling. Most likely,
we can also expect to be self-employed and to contract our services. How
can we prepare ourselves for this challenge?
For children, it is relatively easy for them to be coached by their parents
and teachers about the new work environment. Most kids take to
computers like ducks to water. But for us older folks, all these changes are
much more difficult. How do we get on this information highway,
anyway?
The Internet
The Internet was originally set up by the USA military in the 1960s as a
communication tool between military units in case of a nuclear war. It
was a system of military computers linked to one another that was
separate from any public control or interference. Today, the Internet is
one of the world's fastest growing industries.
Almost one in four people over age 16 in Canada and the United States
now use the Internet, more than twice the number of people who were on
line 18 months ago. That means about 50.6 million people in both
countries are using the Internet! It is predicted that there will be more
business users of the Internet than telephones across the globe by the turn
of the century. By the year 2000, most business communications will take
place directly on the Internet.
It will likely take another decade after that for residential
communications to make the same transition. Over the past several years,
an ever greater proportion of small computers has been hooked into the
Internet, usually through dial-up connections using a modem. Apparently
lots of us like to browse for goods on the Internet, but few purchases are
actually made because of concerns about the security of using credit cards
for online transactions.
For us small business folks, we have to ask whether our business should
be on the 'Net'? Could we sell our products easier, faster or cheaper on the
"Net"? Would we be able to find better supplies? If our competitors are
doing it, can we afford not to?
Marketing
Marketing is one of the biggest challenges for small business. Most of
us have no background or training in this area. Obviously, a good
marketing program can boost our sales tremendously, while a poor one is
a costly learning experience. Newspaper advertising is one of the oldest
ways to promote our products and services. But, what is the most cost
effective way of advertising in newspapers?
In this new age of 'technology and information', downsizing and
restructuring, unemployment is a stubborn problem. Starting our own
business is one solution to not being able to find a job. But running our
own business is a challenge, requiring new skills and knowledge.
Small Business Seminars
* Wed., April 9 at 7:30 p.m.
The Internet by Wightman Telephone
* Wed., April 16 at 7:30 p.m.
Your Retirement by Dave Redwood,Trimark
* Wed., April 23 at 7:30 p.m.
Newspaper Advertising by Marion Duke
* Seating limited to 18 • Cost $20 total
For more Information, call
Linda Henhoeffer
1-800-667-3887
335-3887
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Council also endorsed a
resolution from the Township of
Biddulph regarding their concerns
with the impact of the proposed 25
per cent mill rate on farm land and
buildings.
A drain maintenance request by a
number of landowners for the
Beauchamp Creek Municipal Drain
was referred to the drainage
superintendent for comment.
In other business council
approved grants of $125 to the
Blyth Festival and $50 to the
Huron County Farm and Home
Safety Association for 1997.
The next regular meeting of
council is scheduled for April 7 at
7 p.m.
THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26,1997 PAGE 9.
LondesboroThe news from
Compiled by June Fothergill Phone 523-4360
Cheerios play cards
The March meeting of the
Cheerio Club was held on
Wednesday, March 19. Members
had lunch at the Hillcrest
Restaurant, then proceeded to the
home of Vietta Hoggart.
Minutes of the February meeting
were read. Roll call was answered
with seven members present. Draw
Pastor discusses letter
Greeters at Londesboro United
Church on Sunday, March 23 were
Tom and Marjorie Duizer. Flowers
at the front of the church were in
memory of Ivan Raithby, placed by
Murray and Joan Howatt.
The junior choir sang. The
sermon topic was "A letter to
Demetrius".
Holy Communion was held.
Parish holds work bee
Londesboro United Church work
bee was held on March 17.
Twenty-five men and women
turned out to do needed repairs and
odd jobs.
Three quilts were worked on as
well as sewing blocks for quilts.
The church notepaper is ready for
sale at a cost of 10 for $5 and 22
for $10.
A potluck lunch at noon was an
enjoyable part of the day.
money and collection were taken
up. The draw, donated by June, was
won by Ora Bruce.
Edythe gave the treasurer's
report. Beth had a contest on age.
Cards were played.
The April meeting will be on
Wednesday, April 16 at the home
of Edythe Beacom.
Confirmation class meets on
Wednesday, March 26 at 7 p.m. at
the manse.
Good Friday service is 10 a.m. at
Knox United Church, Auburn.
Choir practice will be held next
Sunday, March 30 at 10:15 a.m.
Songfest is Sunday evening,
April 13.
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