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The Citizen, 2002-07-17, Page 6Wingham and District Hospital Foundation would like to thank the Township of Huron Kinloss for its $29,308 donation CAMPAIGN 200i IMPROVING OUR TECHNOLOGY — HELP US HELP YOU — Contribute today by sending your donation to: THE WINGHAM AND DISTRICT HOSPITAL FOUNDATION 270 Carling Terrace, Wingham, Ontario NOG 2W0 Lube, Oil & Filter Change INCLUDES... • New filter, installed • Up to 5L 10W30 motor oil • Chassis lube (if applicable) • Comprehensive 55 pt. check over with report card NOTICE OF THE PASSING OF A ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT BY THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF MORRIS-TURNBERRY Take Notice that the Council of the Municipality of Morris- Turnberry passed By-law No. 28-2002 on the 2nd day July, 2002, under Section 34 of the Planning Act, RSO 1990. And Take notice that any person or agency may appeal to the Ontario Municipal Bc.ard in respect of the By-law by filing with the Clerk of the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry, not later than the 6th day of August, 2002 at 4 pm, a notice of appeal setting out the objection, accompanied by payment of the fee prescribed under the Ontario Municipal Board Act. Amount of fee payable on appeal is $125.00 with a cheque made payable to the "Minister of Finance". Only individuals, corporations and public bodies may appeal a zoning by-law to the Ontario Municipal Board. A notice of appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated association or group. However, a notice of appeal may be filed in the name of an individual who is a member of the association or the group on its behalf. An explanation of the purpose and effect of the by-law, describing the lands to which the by-law applies is provided below. The complete by-law is available for inspection at the Municipal Office during regular office hours. Dated at the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry this 17th day of July, 2002. Nancy Michie, Clerk Municipality of Morris-Turnberry RR 4 Brussels, ON NOG 1H0 519-887-6137 PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Effect: This by-law applies to all lands within the Turnberry Ward (former Township of Turnberry), in the Municipality of Morris- Turnberry. Purpose: The purpose of the proposed Zoning By-law amendment is as follows: 1. By-law No. 28-2002 amends Zoning By-law 14-1987 for the former Township of Turnberry, now a Ward in the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry. The purpose of the zoning by-law amendment is to revise the current minimum separation distance requirements between agricultural and non-agricultural uses to generally incorporate the new Minimum Separation Distance formulas released by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs. Also included are definitions for several terms used by the new formulas. This by-law also incorporates setbacks for liquid manure tanks from wells and watercourses and a minimum separation distance for the establishment of manure storage facilities. 2. This zoning by-law amendment is also regarding requirements recommended to be incorporated at the time of considering a new model Nutrient Management By-law. 1. Manure Storage facilities are included in the definition of structure. 2. The current minimum distance separation formula for barn expansions allows for a reduced distance factor. The new provision would not allow this reduced distance factor where barns have been built or expanded within a three year period. 3. Reference is made in the AG1 zone to municipal and provincial manure management requirements. 4. Reference is made in the AG2 zone to municipal and provincial manure management requirements. 5. As a general amendment to the Turnberry Township Zoning By-law this amendment applies to all lands within the Turnberry Ward (former Township of Turnberry), Municipality of Morris-Turnberry. PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 2002. If you are a regular reader of this column you will remember that reported last winter on the speeches given by pupils at Hullett Central Public School. One of the speeches, Hullett Twp. and Londesboro, was by Terry Radford a Grade 8 pupil and son of Robert and Traci Radford. It told of a Londesboro which many of you might find interesting. So, with Terry's permission, here is the essence of his speech: "Over the course of many years, there existed within the borders of Hullett Twp. several communities — Auburn, Summerhill, Kinburn. Londesboro, Harlock, Walkerburn, Alma, Bandon and Constance. Some of these communities are not recognizable anymore as the buildings have disappeared. But they are still there in the memories of descendants and are referred to when directions are given to a local property. - The village of Londesboro was originally called Hagyard Corners in 1850 after Thomas Hagyard who was a resident on the estate of the Earl of Londesboro in Pocklington, England. Later the name was changed to Londesboro. Thomas Hagyard is buried in the Londesboro cemetery. (Thomas Hagyard is credited with the original survey/lot layout of the village). Londesboro's first train station was built as the tracks were being laid down in 1876. The train travelled from Clinton through Londesboro to Wingham every day. Over the next 30 years the station fell victim to burglary and two major fires. The last fire destroyed the station in 1907. Within a year a new one took its place. The rail line operated (at the eastern edge of the village) until April 26, 1941 when the last train travelled the route. At the turn of the 20th century to travel to Clinton by means other than rail, you had to take Hwy. 4, known as "grey gravel" and cross the Maitland River at the south edge of the village on an old iron bridge. The .iron bridge was torn down in 1932 and replaced with the cement one used today. In 1905 the township bought a road grader which improved travelling. In 1875, a hotel was built in Londesboro on the corner of Hwy. 4 or London Road and what is now King Street. In addition there was a Methodist Church, a general store, a post office, a sawmill, and a doctor, Dr. Rose. A second doctor, Dr. Young, came to Londesboro in 11376. In the early years, growth continued. One important technological improvement came in 1883 when a William Cole brought the first twine binder to Hullett Twp. This agricultural machine was used to compress haylage and straw into bundles that would then be tied with wire twine. The first threshing machines arrived in 1900 making life easier for Hullett farmers. The farmers who owned the threshing machines were often cash crop farmers. They would find themselves booked for weeks in the harvest season to thresh other farmers' crops. They spent the weeks of summer on the back roads of Hullett Twp. This became an important part of rural life in Huron County as it brought people together for work and socializing. Every year the Huron Pioneer Threshers hold a reunion in September to keep the memories of those uays alive. Londesboro had a cheese factory and it was a prosperous business until Jan. 21, 1904 when the man who ran it moved to the Holmesville cheese factory. Mr. David Lansing was the proud owner of the first gramophone in Hullett in 1907. Often there would be as many as 30 of his neighbours listening to the radio programs of the day. Telephone lines were the next major advancement -in the township. Residents along the base line witnessed stakes being set in 1911. Hullett Twp. has had as many as seven churches in use at one time. There are now only three active. Located throughout the township are 12 cemeteries. Some- of these no longer allow burials but hold many of our township pioneers and ancestors. The Corner Café restaurant at the main corner in Londesboro has been home to many different businesses over the years. It started out as a hotel, then became a barbershop, a repair garage -with gas pumps and then a restaurant and gas station. Hullett had 15 one-room schools during the years prior to 1966 when consolidation brought the construction of Hullett Central Public School. This was an exciting move for parents, teachers and pupils. Across the road from the school is the Community Hall, which opened officially on Sept. 1, 1932. The original building was destroyed by fire in February of 1932. The hall has been the location for many events over the years. In the recent past the hall came very close to being closed. However, the Londesboro Lions Club undertook the tremendous task of restoration. In 2001 they completed the bell tower repair. The Hullett Twp. Wildlife Area, also commonly referred to as the Hullett swamp, is a unique conservation site. 'It was opened in 1982 after five years of hard work building dams and smaller dykes to flood an area of 5,000 acres at the south end of the township. The project created a habitat area with water of two feet or less for ducks and geese. Each year many visitors enjoy watching different birds and animals that live in or visit this area. As far as the province of Ontario is concerned Hullett Twp. and Londesboro no longer exist. They are part of Central Huron along with Clinton and Goderich Twp. Although Hullett Twp. is no longer the official name for Ward 2 of Central Huron, it will be the name the residents will refer to for many years to come." Renewing friendships while visiting the area are Charlie and Wendy (Caldwell) Crawford of Kelowna, B.C. Charlie was raised on the farm just north of Londesboro now owned by Martin, Wilts. Wendy was raised on the farm now operated by herbrother, Allan. The couple went west shortly after their marriage. Charlie is employed in forestry while Wendy is a trained RN. They chose this time of the summer to vacation in Ontario and to attend the wedding of .Wendy's nephew, Dwight. Dwight Caldwell and Tanya Hallam exchanged marriage vows at Londesboro United Church on Saturday, July 6. Perhaps some of you caught a glimpse of the wedding party as they left the church and proceeded to the Caldwell farm for picture taking. It seems the bride and groom and six bridesmaids and groomsmen chose motorcycles for the trip to the farm. On Saturday, July 13. Joe Airdrie and Robin Harvey were united in marriage in Londesboro United Church as well. . The best wishes of the community are extended to both couples.