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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2001-03-28, Page 6NORTH HURON WESCAST Sz'A/ COMMUNITY COMPLEX EFT 7 'EiT11113 PRESENTS - "A Day of Activities for Family and Adults Alike" APRIL 21, 2001 41( 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM • "LOWDOWN" 1"1 Dance the Evening Away • $10 per Person • Enjoy the Monte Carlo Tables a TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THESE LOCATIONS: Ernie King Music - Wingham & Godench • CIBC - Wingham, Blyth, Brussels, Listowel Bob Foxton Fuels - Wingham & Walkerton Brian's valu-mart in Wingham Recreation Department - Wingham Town Hall or N.H.WG.0 AP* 46, - 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM • OPENING CEREMONIES 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM Ar Swimming Demonstrations • Clowns and Face Painting 4 "Buddy" the Life Guard • "Digger" the Dog • "Buckles" PFD Mascot Play Monte Carlo Tables • Music by "Crippled Duck" Jan's Dance School • Music by "The Becketts" • Andrea's Dance Schoor - 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM • Roast Beef Dinner - $10 per Person A --a PAGE 6 THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28. 2001. Huron East council approves Acre-T rezoning plan By Janici Becker Citizen staff With detailed descriptions, maps and input from both the owner and crop adivsor, Huron East councillors approved a zoning amendment to allow a severance for Acre T Farms, at the March 6 session. The amendment impacted Lots 23- 25, Conc. 15, and Lots 22-25, Conc. 16 of Grey ward to permit the sever- ance of two 50-acre parcels from the surrounding 500 acres of farm land. In explaining the purpose of the severance, owner Joe Terpstra told councillors that. Acre T is moving into more of a management position where they contract the raising of the hogs to farmers. While the animals and the acreage required for spreading the manure is owned by Acre T, the actual raising of the hogs is done by the contracted farmer. \He then receives a percentage of the sale price. The severance of the two 50-acre lots allows the barns to be owned by the farmer while Acre T manages the crop land. The rezoning would change Part Lot 24, Conc. 16 from general agri- Hitting the net Mark Lef or of Grey Central Public School will travel to London later this week to par- ticipate in a free throw basket- ball competition after placing first at his home school, at the Wingham Knights of Columbus challenge then at the Clinton regional level. Continued from page 4 employment from the entrepreneur- ial sector, meaning more families would be affected by this type of prejudicial legislation in tough eco- nomic times. Where does this leave the honest citizens who are just trying to get by, culture to-general agriculture-special (AG1-10) which would limit the livestock units on the severed por- tion to not more than 240, or approx- imately 4,800 weaner pigs, the pro- posed and current use for the exist- ing barns.- Part Lot 24, Conc. 15 would be zoned AG1-12 to limit the animals units to not more than 240. "The 50 acres are limited to what they have now. They could get o larger without rezoning," said Cindy Fisher of the Huron County Planning Department. The surrounding farmland, part Lot 24, east half Lot 22, Lots 23 and 25, Conc 16 would change to AG1- I I to limit livestock units on the total retained crbp land (including the portion on Conc. 15) to not more than 720 units. The existing side yard setbacks from the residence and two small barns would be recog- nized. Part Lot 24, east half of Lot 23 and Lot 25 would be zoned AG1-13. All the existing and new livestock, operations would be subject to manure disposal agreements while new facilities would need a nutrient management plan. A nutrient management plan for PEOPLE AROUND ETHEL By Margaret McMahon Call 887-9250 The Ethel euchre was held on Monday, March 19 with 14 tables in play, hosted by Bob and Isabelle Continued from page 1 as outlets for oxygen, suction and ' compressed air. Locally, the Brussels Club has committed $30,000 over five years to the effort. And with last year's efforts exceeding expectations (the club had initially hoped to raise enough to help one child) it was decided that the dinner auction would be a solid start to the cause. Member Gerry Wheeler said that there has already -been tremendous corporate response from local busi- including . families -with elderly and/or disabled dependents and young children? There will be less families receiving social assistance, but more homeless. Is this the direc- tion we want to go in this province'? Respectfully Valerie Gillies Clarke. the Hein and Jose Kuijper property was presented. Keith McMillan, a certified crop advisor for Acre T Farms confirmed for council that a disposal agreement was in place for the next 21 years, as required by the county planning department. Tuckersmith Councillor Bill DeJong asked whether the lots with the barns should have at least 50 per cent of the land needed for manure disposal. "The properties with the barns have 25 per cent of the land base required for manure handling." he said. "We have met the guidelines we were told to meet." A drainage assessment will also be completed. Terpstra said this type of sever- ance would be good for the munici- pality and the industry as it would allow smaller farmers to get into the business. "This is important," he said. "People purchasing farms want to have livestock, but they couldn't have a sustaining income as they couldn't afford to buy all the land (needed for manure). They couldn't own 50 to 60 per cent. It discrimi- nateg against young farmers." Clerk-Administrator Jack Mc- Bremner. Winners were: 50/50, Isabelle Grey; high, Isabelle Grey, John Subject; lone hands, Margaret MacDonald, Jim MoGillawee, Jim Smith; low, Velma Sleightholm, Bob Bateman; tally, Agnes Harrow, George Pearson, Eva Harrison, Margaret Long, Iola Subject, Scott McLean, Helen Dobson, Norman Dobson, Isabel Pearson, Ross Stephenson, Betty Kennedy, Leone Schneider. The next euchre will be held on April 2 at 8:30 p.m. nesses to help them on their way. The event begins at 5:30 p.m.. It is being held at the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre. The auction and dance will follow the Legrand Feast. Advance tickets are available from any Optimist member. Lachlan asked if there would be an objection to including Huron East on the manure disposal agreement as a third party so that the municipality would be informed of any changes. Terpstra had no objections. There was an objection to the rezoning voiced on behalf of neigh- bouring landowner Dale Knight. Knight's concern was a loss of con- trol over the manure management if the buildings were split from the land. The barns were built on the basis that there was enough land, said Knight's letter which was read to council. In a report received from the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority, it was stated that approval of the rezoning should be contingent on sensitivity to the wetland area at the north ends of Lots 23 to 25, Conc. 15. Development should be out of the flood-prone area. Fisher said such conditions would be included on the consent for sever- ance. The nutrient management plan and manure agreement could also be registered as a condition of consent and on the title. The rezoning limits livestock units and addresses condi- tions of the Grey ward secondary plan, said Fisher. Once passed, the bylaw, said McLachlan, will be circulated so concerned parties are given an opportunity to appeal the decisions through the Ontario Municipal Board. Struggling citizens concern writer MATERNAL/CHILD PROGRAM "A new way of providing service at Clinton Public Hospital" CLINTON PUBLIC HOSPITAL MATERNAL/CHILD PROGRAM "BABY AND I" NO FEE NO PRE-REGISTRATION PROGRAM DAYS - WEDNESDAYS 10-11:30 a.m. WHERE - CLINTON PUBLIC HOSPITAL LOUNGE (Second Floor) PROGRAM TOPICS: Apr. 4 - Post Partum Depression - Video • Fragile Beginnings April 11 -Infant Car Seat Safety Apr. 18 - Infant CPR Safety & Choking Apr. 25 - Babysitters & You More info call Veronica Farquhar - 482-3440 Ext. 304 Doors open for auction at 5:30 p.m. MUNICIPALITY OF CENTRAL HURON in cooperation with M.P. Russo & Associates LOGO DESIGN CONTEST The municipalities of Clinton,Hullett and Goderich Townships formed the new Municipality of Central Huron on January 1st of this year. A new municipal logo that recognizes the tradition and history of our area but one that will make a statement of the unique offerings of the municipality is required. We would like to invite anyone interested to submit his or her ideas or designs for the newly amalgamated township. We have also invited the graphic design departments of area schools to encourage their students to participate in the contest. Many designs were submitted following a recent newspaper article and these would all be considered as contest entries. M.P. Russo & Associates have generously agreed to donate the time of their artwork department as well as a prize to the individual whose design is selected. The winner can select either an Oxygen long-base Scooter or an Original Swiss Army Watch, both with retail values in excess of $150.00. - The Council will shortliSt the entries and post the finalists submissions in the newspaper asking the area residents to vote on their preferred design. A formal presentation will be scheduled and then your winning design will be used on many articles from business cards to the municipal flag. The deadline for submissions is Friday, April 20th, 2001. Entries should be forwarded to: Executive Committee Municipality of Central Huron 23 Albert Street, Box 400 Clinton, Ontario, NOM ILO The municipality will retain the rights for use of the winning design in all applications. Designs may be combined at the discretion of the municipality.