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The Citizen, 1998-09-16, Page 22PUBLIC MEETING TOWNSHIP OF MORRIS LANDFILL SITE A Public Meeting will be held on: DATE: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1998 Place: Belgrave WI Hall 20 Brandon Street Belgrave, ON Time: 7:30 p.m. PRESENTATION: INFORMATION REQUESTED FROM THE PUBLIC MEETING WHICH WAS HELD ON APRIL 2, 1998 DISCUSSION: FUTURE OF THE LANDFILL SITE The Council of Morris Township will appreciate any comments and/or concerns which you may have. PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND. Your first investment choice A good financial advisor Helen M. Hetherington and Associated Financial Planners Limited are dedicated to helping you achieve your financial goals. We assist you through 3 important steps: determine where you are now, determine where you want to be in the future (your goals and objectives) and design a plan to achieve your goals. We also provide: • Friendly, personal attention and service • Various financial products from independent sources • On-going professional and experienced advice • Comprehensive and sound financial planning .1FP Associated Financial Planners HELEN M. HETHERINGTON AND AFP - Your financial solution Associated Financial Planners Limited Bus: (519) 887-9964 Toll Free: 1-800-869-8922 Fax: (519) 887-9967 R.R. #3, Brussels, Ontario NOG IHO • Owen Sound Branch: Limited 887 - 3rd Ave. E., Suite 101, Owen Sound, Ont. N4K 2K6 Tel: (519) 371-8980 Helen M. Hetherington Financial Planning Consultant PAGE 22. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1998. Grey residents fear development safety problems By Janice Becker Citizen staff Though the issue was con- tentious, the matter was generally discussed in calm, conciliatory tones. Several neighbouring landowners gathered at the Sept 8 session of Grey Twp. council to hear the development plans for an Acre T property, owned by Joe and Miriam Terpstra, and what was being done to allay their safety concerns. The matter initially came before council for rezoning to allow Acre T to construct an office and ware- house complex on the north part of Lot 25, Conc. 11, along County Rd. 19. However, neighbours across the road cited personal safety, speed- ing transports, noise and pollution as issues which need to be addressed before the rezoning should go ahead. Joe Terpstra displayed a site plan for those in attendance, showing buildings set several hundred feet from the road and an entryway as far to the south of the lot as safety would allow. Due to a "dangerous hill", as described by neighbours, Terpstra The Health Protection Team of the Huron County Health Unit in co-operation with the veterinarians in Huron County, are hosting low cost anti-rabies vaccination clinics on Sept. 23 and 26. The cost for vaccinating a dog or cat for rabies will be $10 including GST. The low cost clinics will be held over the two days for convenience to ensure pets get vaccinated. Keep in mind that these clinics are for rabies vaccination only. For more information, call the Huron County Health Unit at 482- 34 6 or 1-800-265-5184 and ask for the Health Protection Team or call your local veterinarian. Pet owners in Huron County are reminded that it is the law (Ontario Regulation 567/90) that owners of dogs and cats three months of age or over, are required to be immunized against rabies. In addition to organizing these special clinics annually, the health unit also provides human diploid cell vaccine (through family physicians) for persons who have had direct contact with an animal that develops rabies. One way to Molesworth Bowling Lanes hit by theives On Sept. 8 at approximately 9:45 a.m. a break-in was reported occurring at the Molesworth Bowling Lanes in Grey Twp. on Conc. 1. Police say that sometime overnight a window was broken gaining entry into the building. Once inside Cold Cash Nevada tickets were stolen along with candy, liquor and some cash. The theft is valued at $1,500 and there was $300 in damage done. Canada has one of the highest rates of multiple sclerosis in the world. Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada 1-800-268-7582 said ,:ounty engineers told him the entrance could not be moved any further south along the lot and still enable transport drivers a clear view of oncoming traffic from the deep hollow to the north. Situated approximately 65 feet from the nearest residential drive- way, neighbour Lawrence Everett said that was not far enough. Both he and his wife, Ruth, told of many incidents of vehicles slid- ing into ditches in the winter as they tried to maneuver the hill, and speeding traffic which endangered children waiting for one of the five buses which travel the road. . Terpstra said he was willing to do whatever it took to make the facility safe, including moving the entryway once reconstructed work was completed on the road. According to Grey Twp. Reeve Robin Dunbar, he had been push- ing the county to regrade and pave the road, with some indication the paving could be completed in the next two years. This has not been confirmed in writing. Miriam Terpstra pointed out that if paving was to be done in 2000 or 2001, the reconstruction of the road could be done as early as next sum- mer. avoid having to take the series of rabies vaccination shots is not to handle any animals suspected of having rabies, and make sure that all cats (including those in the barn) and dogs are vaccinated annually against rabies. The anti-rabies shots for cats and dogs in Huron County are mandatory under the Ontario Health Protection and Promotion Act. When a dog or cat is involved in a biting incident, the animal must be quarantined for 10 days to determine if it develops symptoms of rabies and dies. If the dog or cat's anti-rabies vaccination is current, the odds are it will be healthy at the end of 10 days. Proof of vaccination must be shown to the public health inspector who is investigating the biting incident and has quarantined the dog or cat. Failure to provide proof may result in a charge being laid and a fine of up to $5,000 for the pet owner. Vaccinating a dog and/or cat against rabies costs much less than requiring rabies vaccine for a loved one. Take advantage of the anti- rabies clinic. There was a hesitant affirmation from Dunbar. All those involved hoped the hill would be cut down and the hollow raised to improve sight lines for all traffic along the road. To improve noise and vehicle lights affecting neighbours, Terp- stra told of berms built along the entrance and a row of trees the length of the lot, though some neighbours felt the trees were too small to have any effect. As for the actual location of the office/warehouse facility, Terpstra said the site was chosen because the land along the hill is not tillable as well as being close to phase three hydro which may be needed in the future. He also did not want to break up farm parcel for future sale consid- erations. When asked why the facility could not be located in a communi- ty such as Brussels or Mitchell with industrial parks, Terpstra said the purpose of the building was to bring their management under one roof, to become more efficient. With respect to pollution con- cerns with regards to the possible future addition of a feed mill on the site, Terpstra said there are dust reclainters with virtually no dust escaping. Brian Treble of the Huron Coun- ty Planning Department was asked what other types of development would be allowed with an agricul- tural, commercial, industrial zon- ing. He explained that almost any business associated with agriculture could be constructed including machinery sales, grain storage, storage and handling of milk prod- The Brussels Legion Branch 218' attended the fall council meetings and other zone meetings concerning the different aspects of Legion Life such as membership and sports. A dance was held at the Branch on Saturday, Sept. 12. Although there was only a small crowd, the Branch will continue to host regular dances. The two early bird draws were made for the elimination draw to be held Sept. 25. For anyone who doesn't have a ticket, it's too late. The tickets are sold out. The winners on Saturday night were Sandy Huether of the Brussels area ucts, dead stock and egg and veg- etable products. However, Treble said limitations could be included in the rezoning to restrict uses. In a final plea from the Everetts, they said, "Please don't do this. Sixty-five feet is not enough. Someone is going to get killed or hurt." With residents indicating safety along the road as their priority, Dunbar assured them he had con- tacted the OPP with regards to excessive speeds on the road and hoped action would be taken. After closure of the public meet- ing, councillors deferred a decision on the rezoning, awaiting a solution for residents concerns. The Huron County Planning rpartment also withheld support until the Terpstras "provided addi- tional documentation to justify the proposed location and alternate locations that have been considered and eliminated for specific rea- sons." In a phone interview, Dunbar said, "We are supportive of Acre T's effort and it would be a great asset for the municipality to have such a facility." "We feel Acre T has been honest and straightforward. The long-term plan has been known from the start." The concerns of the residents are understood, said Dunbar, and solu- tions need to be found for all. Dunbar stated the three-phase hydro was part of the problem as it would be expensive to bring in from County Rd. 16. "The safety on County Rd. 19 is the biggest issue. It has distorted and Tom Barry of Seaforth. Tickets for the roast beef dinner are available from Legion members and from the Legion. Tickets are $8 a person and dinner is from 5 - 7 p.m. The elimination draws will be starting around 7 p.m. and there will be dancing and entertainment throughout the evening. Euchre begins Sept. 19 at 1:30 p.m. Breakfast is on Sept. 20 from 8 - 12 p.m. the focus of the rezoning. I have been pressing the county to improve the road (which will) answer concerns of the hill," said Dunbar. The rezoning matter will be dis- cussed by council when further information addressing concerns, is received. Council received two letters of objection to the rezoning. Huron County HIV/AIDS Network H.C.H.A.N. WALK FOR AIDS Sunday, September 27 1:30 p.m. Registration Robertson Public School Goderich Phone for pledge sheets 482-1141 Person collecting the most pledge dollars will receive a Peter Etril Snyder "Celebration of Life" Sleigh Ride Print valued at approximately $250.00. GRADUATION JOHN W. LOWE Graduated from Westervelt College, London, Ontario on August 21, 1998, achieving Business Administration, Sales and Marketing Program with Honours and is now employed with AT&T Canada. Congratulations John! Wishing you every success in life. Love Mom Anti-rabies clinics set Brussels Legion holds elimination draw