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DRAW THIS SATURDAY, DEC. 17 Get a free entry ticket with every '5.00 purchase at the Clinton Merchants listed below, We've had four winners to date - Gerry Wein of Clinton ('200.); Joan Bell of Clinton ('100.), Joanne. Souch of Blyth ('100.)and Blanche Deeves of RR 3 Clinton. The 5th draw will be Saturday, December 17 for '500 in Merchandise Certificates. (Store Staff members are eligibile to enter the draw -- merchants their spouses and dependents are not) You could WIN A FREE TURKEY by being one of Clinton's "Mystery Shopper" winners. One winner dolly, up to Saturday, December 17. Don't Forget to Bring the Kids to "SANTA'S CENTRE" in the Town Hall, Clinton. Santa will be there every Friday and Saturday until December 24. The Centre is open Friday evenings from 7 to 8:30 and 3oturdays 10 to 11:30 a.m., and 12 to 4 p.m. Enter Clinton's Grand Christmas Give -a -way at these participating merchants: AIKEN BROS. THE ARBOR BAKER'S FARM & GARDENCENTRE BALL MACAULAY BALL 8. MUTCH HOME FURNISHINGS BEATTIE FURNITURE LTD. BURGESS DEPT. STORE CAMPBELL MEN'S WEAR LTD. PAGE 6A--CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1977 60 residents brave weather to debate Stanley secondary plan by Tom Creech 'The purpose of the plan is to plan the township for sothe years ahead...planning ,. is something that goes on all the time', stated Reeve Tom Consitt in his opening remarks at the public meeting called to discuss the proposed draft of Stanley township's secondary plan. The meeting held last Tuesday evening at Varna before a weather -diminished gathering of close to 60 residents, failed to come up with any condemnation of the plan as a whole, although there were several criticisms of specific areas in the plan. George Penfold of the Huron County Planning Department, the planner in charge of the Stanley plan, pointed out certain areas of importance in the draft plan. According to the draft, the primary goal of the plan is to ensure the continuence of Stanley Township as a viable agricultural community and establish agriculture as the long-term future of the Township. In order to achieve this, the principles of this Plan will have to promote agricultural development and support those land uses compatible to it and prevent non-agricultural develop- ment except in those very limited areas where it is already established as the predominent form. The plan designates that urban growth is to occur in and around the present urban centres - Bayfield, Brucefield, Kippen and an area south of Clinton with the hamlets of Drysdale and Varna ruled out as areas for possible urban expansion. In the sectioi which Pen - fold termed 'the heart of the plan", agriculture was deemed to be the primary use of land while 'commercial and industrial uses will be encouraged to locate in proximity to existing urban areas.' Establishment of com- mercial oriented enterprises geared to agriculture will continue to be permitted, the plan stated, but they will be encouraged to develop in groups and off of prime agricultural land. "The initiative of the public is the most important aspect in the preservation of the natural environment," Penfold stated. The planner pointed out that now all areas such as stnall wood lots have been designated but 'only the most significant ones with the Lake Huron shoreline, the Bayfield River system and the Ban- nockburn Creek, the large marsh and large remaining tracts of forest singled out. In a move designed to preserve the existing rural housing environment, several areas were designated •rural residential. As pointed out by Clarence Rau of Stanley council, there are two im- portant ways in which the rural atmosphere is to be preserved. The maximum density for the area is to be on a ratio of 1.2 which requires that there be twice as much open space as there are lots, 'Abutting areas of natural „environment owned by the developer may be used in calculating density provisions.' the plan states. Lot size is to be a minimum of 20,000 square feet with "frontage set at 100 feet. ' Extractive resources will be permitted to expand in the township but only under strict supervision by the municipality. Existing pits will be allowed to expand with an amendment to the future zoning bylaw required. The opening up of new pits will require in addition to the amendment to the zoning bylaw, an amendment to the official plan so as to assess . the impact on the natural environment or natural features concerned. Control of seasonal "Whistle while you work,"....or at least sing, was the way the Legion men went about their work last Wednesday night. The men prepared and- served the meal, and then ` cleaned up afterwards as the Ladies Auxiliary celebrated their 45th anniversary.ome o -thiose cleaning up included, left to right, Russ Phillips, John Semple, Rene Brochu, Sam Castle, Lloyd Butler and Bill Edgar.(News-Record photo) Snowmobile accidents drop Snowmobile accidents were down 6.1 per cent but there were two additional fatalities during the 1976-77 season, Minister of Transportation and Communications James Snow said recently. "Twenty-eight persons died in snowmobile -related ac- cidents," said Snow, "and that is a sheer waste of lives." " The Minister reported that p'ersonal injury ' collisio were down 7.5 per ' cent; personal injuries down 5.5 per cent; and property damage-, only collisions decreased per cent. ' "While these statistics indicate a move in the' right direction _ — downward -- we're talking about injuries to 515 persons. And that's just too many people getting hurt." Five' hundred and three snowmobile drivers were involved in collisions on high- ways; of these 212 were under 20 years old, 48 were under 16. "A disturbing fact is that 96 snowmobile drivers in the accidents reported were described as 'ability im- paired' or 'had been drinking'. And 10 drivers in that condition were involved in fatal collisions. "Snowmobilers must realize they are operating a motorized vehicle, not a toy, and drinking and driving is just as dangerods, and just as much a breach of the law as it is when in a car. And the same stiff penalties apply, right up to a possible jail sentence," said Snow. "I believe - snowmobilers should have a healthy respect for their machines, and this attitude should start when they're beginners. "That's why I think beginners, especially youngsters, could benefit from the driver training courses now being offered by the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs. The more people learn about safe" snowmobile operation, the less likely they are to become accidents statistics," ;,,Snow concluded. Those interested in locating snowmobile clubs offering OFSC Driver Training Courses should contact: OFSC Driver Training Office, RR 1, Jordan Station, Ontario, LOR ISO. 4 more deaths • give her all your love ,,...,, and a gift from the wcc • 8 King Street, Clinton 482-7735 OPEN: Daily, including Wednesdays, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. , Closed Sundays. We giftwrap for men. • residences is one of the aims of the section of the plan dealing with recreation. A minimum lot size of 15,000 square feet is specified and with an equal amount of open space available per lot in the area. The plan states a bylaw will provide adequate means of preventing seasonal residences from being con- verted to permanent residences." One of the points which both Consitt and Pen -fold em- phasized in the land division section of the plan, is that severances will not be granted if the intent of the severance is non-agricultural in nature. When the meeting was opened up to questions, several points were brought up about the land division section of the plan. Gord Graham of Bayfield thought that size of lots specified in the plan was too large. The growth of Kippen was of primary concern to Bill Coleman as he stated that building should take place in land that is not suitable for agriculture, such as along the river. In their reply, Penfold and Consitt said that growth should take place on the land that has already been sub- divided. "I can't afford to give away my property : was the statement by Lloyd Jenkins of Bayfield when he noted his opposition to the proposed designation of certain parcels of land which he owns. Most of the land along the south side of the Bayfield River has been designated natural environment and it is. Hydroculture Hydroculture may be the' answer for busy home gar- deners, according to John Hughes, Ontario ministry of agriculture and food hor- ticulturist. Hydroculture is a system of gardening without con- ventional soil mixtures. Plants draw nutrients from a reservoir of fertilized water. The most interest in this technique of gardening has come from people in the plant maintenance business. Hydroculture is attractive because it requires less maintenance than the con- ventional soil system and _with proper care many of the problems .associated with, the conventional system can be avoided. Isommi in this area that Jenkins owns 25 acres of land that has aggregate extraction potential. Jenkins felt that the proposed plan is too restrictive. In a question of who defines a farm unit as stated in the land division policy, Penfold told Bev Hill it's up to council to establish a definition. The possibility of a limitation being placed on the conversion of seasonal dwellings to permanent residences was raised by Philip Durand. He stated that it was difficult to judge when conversion was taking place. Penfold agreed with this but said that controls must be placed on this type of development as the provision of services is expensive. "The intention of the plan is that the lakeshore not be used for permanent residential for gardeners The technique is becoming popular with companies which rent plants to offices, plazas and shopping centres. Because the plant draws from the reservoir of water, it is not necessary to water as frequently — the plant takes water as it needs it. The "soil" used in hydroculture is called heydite, a coarse clay, which the plant uses only for support. Hydroculture may have applications for the busy home gardener who is away for extended -periods of time, says Mr. Hughes. Using the reservoir of water, houseplants can su;.vive without attention for more than a week. The hydroculture system may. also prevent over -watering, which often causes houseplant deaths. Hydroculture containers in a variety of shapes and sizes are available .at most garden supply centers, says Mr. Hughes. dwellings," the county planner added. Referring to a section in land division control, Elmer Hayter asked 'What is a definition of a viable farm operation?' That one is going to take a lot of thought, we'll have to look at the proposed gross income and many other factors. I'm just not quite sure what that will look like in the zoning bylaw, Penfold remarked. Hill objected to the hiring of a municipal building in- spector and pointed to the number of regulations that farmers must meet when constructing a new building. "How many inspectors are we going to have to go through in 10 years to con- struct a building?" Hill asked. The township has very little to do with the necessity of having a building inspector since they are a requirement of the province, Penfold replied. At the end of the meeting which lasted four hours, several members of the audience thanked the plan- ning department and council for the good job which they had done on the plan. NOTICE Please take notice that effective immediately Dr Fred G Thompson of Clinton has closed his medical practice. It will, therefore, be necessary for patients of the doctor to make alternative arrangements Any related enquiries should be directed to CHARLES W. THOMPSON 4 Parkmount Cr. OTTAWA, Ont. K2H ST4 ' HOLIDAY HOURS • • 4 . • • • • ..1 1 e, I • • • O d • • •••e. '. ' • • ' C&E HOBBY 8, VARIETY THE DUTCH STORE CLINTON COMMERCIAL PRINTER GERRARD'S SHOPPING CENTRE CLINTON DRY CLEANERS GREEN & PARENT FORD -MERCURY CLINTON ELECTRIC SHOP SALES LTD. 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