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Home My WebLink AboutTimes-Advocate, 1986-12-31, Page 19Riddell gets support for saving farm land Extensive public consultation shows there is high level of support for both right -to -farm legislation and a policy to preserve prime agricultural land, says Agriculture and Food Minister Jack Riddell. Riddell said farm organizations have been advising him of their sup- port for legislation as recommended by the Right to Farm Advisory Com- mittee report, which was released in August. "A number of municipalities have also informed me of their support for right -to -farm legislation, but some have expressed concern with the com- mittee's recommendation for a farm practive protection permit system," Riddell said. The committee's recommended permit system would allow some types of farm -related severances pro- vided established criteria are met. Obtaining a permit would be a prere- quisite to making application for a severance through the appropriate local municipal authority. The ministry is evaluating the per- mit approach and exploring other possible alternatives. The ministry in- vites suggestions from municipalities and other interested organizations. Comments should be forwarded, by the end of February, 1987, to Foodland Preservation Branch, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Queen's Park, Toronto, M7A 2B2. Riddell said he is also pleased with BARN DANCE Friday, Jan. 2: SINGLES DANCE Music by COUNTRY COMPANIONS Dancing 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 3: Music by LEE DAVIDSON AND SAGEBRUSH Dancing 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 4: OLD TIME FIDDLERS JAMBOREE 2 p.m. Proceeds after expenses go to Shrtn- ers' Children's Hospital. No Blue Jeans, Please' 349-2678 error' Reservations Welenwe. 404.0The ' t1� C South., 4"\ Huron Rec Centre Arena, Activities Wed., Dec. 31 8 - 9:30 Broomball Rental Thurs., Jan. 1 CLOSED - "Happy New Year" Fri., Jan. 2 9:30 - 11:3a Shinney '3.00/player 1 - 2 Tinney Rental 5 - 7 Minor Hockey 8:30 - 11 "Hawk" Tournament Sat., Jan. 3 7:30 - 4:00 Minor Hockey 5 - 10:30 "Hawk" Tournament Sun., Jan. 4 8 - 10 Precision 10 - 11 Colonial 12 - 8:30 "Hawk" Tournament Mon., Jan. 5 4 - 9:30 Figure Skating 9:30 - 11 Molting Hawks vs Hensall Tues., Jan. 6 10:30 - 11:30 Moms & Tots 12 - 1 Figure Skating 1 - 2 Moms and Tots 4 - 8 Minor Hockey 8 - 10 Precision 10 - 11 Hawks the overall response to a proposed Foodland Preservation Policy State- ment under the Planning Act. More than 480 submissions were received from farm organizations, municipalities, professional organiza- tions, public interest groups and in- dividuals in response to the proposed policy statement, which was releas- ed for public comment earlier this year by Riddell and Municipal Affairs Minister Bernard Grandmaitre. All public comments will be taken into account in considering revisions to the policy statement. Comments on the proposed policy statement reflected a diversity of opi- nions on the issue of farm -related severances, Riddell said. Riddell said the Foodland Preser- vation policy and right to farm go hand-in-hand. "It is my position that the most ef= fective means of ensuring that our farmers have 'the right to farm' is through a strong policy for . agricultural land use planning," Rid- dell said. If we continue to allow thousands of severances in agricultural areas each year, we must recognize the future long-term viability and flexibility of Ontario's farm operations will be compromised, he said. "My position is that if we are going to allow some farm -related severances in the future under our Foodland Preservation Policy State- ment, we must have an effective system, such as the permit approach - or other alternatives - to administer IWEEN' SEAFORTH Tues. - Sat. CONCEPT ONE �vN Party alas MB 'NEW YEARS EVE CONTINUOUS MUSIC on Hwy, and LIVE ENTERTAINSIENT by CONCEPT ONE AG4- ninon AKE$ `�Je We support & participate In the DESIGNATED DRIVER 'ROORAN Have a safe holiday - Have a Designated Driver, 914shingp row all Gibson To Friends and neighbours in Lucan and area - A sincere thank you for the many ways of showing your con- cern, thoughts, and prayers for me since my accident. All have been a great help and comfort in my on-going recovery. Dean and 1 wish • •each • and everyone the best of health and happiness in 1987. Gratefully yours Elsie M. Gibson this aspect of the policy." Riddell said he intends to introduce right -to -farm legislation as soon as there has been an opportunity to assess the permit approach and other alternatives for severances. "I hope that right -to -farm legisla- tion can be passed, the policy state- ment finalized and both of these in- itiatives ir<nplemented simultaneous- ly in 1987." Annual Scouts & Guides Bottle Drive Sat., Jan. 10 uuwunrmrmnnuUmnnrwwunnnruunnu►: Albatross Tavern Huron Park 228-6733 F. E. New Year's Eve We will be closed at 7:00 F. p.m. F. Open New Year's Day 12 noon till 7:00 p.m. E Fri. &Sat. E Jan. 2 and 3 • "FACE VALU" E Jan. 8 and 9 Smokey Hollow 11111ulmllitluiiiiuiiuuu11n11u11u1u11111111111uI Be a Player... You could win. BINGO Sat., Jan. 17 Exeter Legion Bingo starts at 8 p.m. 9,700 prize board :750 Jackpot Must be won Horseshoe Diner Dashwood NEW HOURS Due to request beginning Jan. 5/87 we will be open Monday - Thursday 7p.m.-2p.m. Fri. 7 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Closed Sat. 8 Sun. ' January and February Watch for further details on further opening. Horseshoe Diner 237-3753 Dashwood R.E. Pooley Br. 167 New Year's Eve Dance Dec. 31 9 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Music by "The Wildwoods". $2500 per couple Tickets at the bar Lunch provided An Invitation.... You are cordially invited to attend a . New Year's day OPEN HOUSE January 1st, 1987 - 3:00 - 3:00 p.m. Old Town Hall Auditorium. Come be a part of the fun to mark the start of the 100th Anniversary Celebrations of Exeter's Old Town Hall. Admission: Free Dress: Casual Everyone We come Sponsored by Exeter & District Heritage Foundation ............i Happy 16th Birthday Kim Love Mom, Dad & Carolyn Times -Advocate, December 31, 1986 Page 19 Old Fashioned HAY RIDES For information phone Dan 237-3402 KEEGAN'S INN in Centralia • Is open on New Year's Eve dance to GRAND SLAM 9-1 This Fri. and Sat. January 2 & 3 The Country Sounds of COUNTDOWN DINING ROOM OPEN Mon. -Sat. 10-8 Tickets sold for New Year's Eve will be refunded Dec. 31 11 a.m. - 3 a.m. Jan. 1 - 12 noon - 1 a.m. Happy New Year Great pizza delivered free "Th 277 Main St. N., Exeter 435.0188 Exeter Bible Fellowship 1"11111 ll'kl' 111 f'A( It L) IOU AIZT VtalZ1 Friday, January 9th TIME 7:45 p.m. South Huron District High School Art Perri, Director of Music 1 of night , lub enter Iri;rrr r cic•clic cited hi', life and tcllent' to Chir ,t in AI)i it 1967. Now use'. his voice• entr,•,ly in Gospel singing. Presently vwith tint ry Moor Minrtit1 ies NNW THE LAMBTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION INTEREST COURSES FOR ADULT STUDENTS Interest courses begin the week of January 5, 1987. Registration will be held the first night of the class. A fee for Interest Courses is payable the night of registration at a rate of $1.25 per instructional hour. Fees will be waived for Seniors and persons on Disability Pensions. Golf Instruction Woodworking Men's Fitness Art Northern NorThern Northern Bright's Grove' School rove- School Saturday 10:00-12:00 Thursday 7:00-9:00 Thursday 7:00-9:00 Wednesday 7:00-9:00 Masters Swimming Program Program begins the week of January 12, .1987. To register 336-6131. Advanced Beginners Advanced and Beginners Pre Masters Monday & Wednesday Monday & Wednesday Friday Tuesday Driver Education call S.C.I.&T.S. at 7:15-8:30 8:30-9:30 6:45-8:00 a.m. 8:00-9:00 A Driver Education Class for adult students will begin at Northern the week of January 5, 1987. The fee is S138.00. For registration information, contact Nor- thern Collegiate at 542-5545. - Mrs. N.L. Bentley Chairman "Lambton County Public Education. - in the tradition of yesterday, - in touch with today, - in trust for tomorrow!" Dr. A.R. Wells, Director 1