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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1975-12-04, Page 24 *Ingham v ` ra * Lints ; 417-4 Preliminary meetinc Centianued Minim front pave) JUNIOR VIEWPOINT A Listowel Central School 0,rade eight student added another dimension of concern at the meeting. "Will progress eat up our ffoodlaazds with genera' stations, transmission limes, highways, dog food companies, city people who want weekend re- treats?" Dean Clarke asked. "Granted, we w likely have lots to eat, but what about my chil- dren and their children?" The Huron County Beef IIan- proirerment Association was re- presented by Harry Hayter of Stephen Township. "We feel that RI It iffnfirrvernervermsfrr INGLIS FARM DRAINAGE Quality Installation Clay or Plastic Free Estimates PHONE: 392-6700 R.R. 3 Walkerton astirevinmmorrnmE LET US MAKE YOUR MONEY WORK AS HARD FOR YOU AS YOU DO FOR IT. Wayne M. Chandler • R.R. 4. Brussels 887-6021 • Mutual Funds • Guaranteed Certificates • Pension Trusts • Estate Planning • Lite Insurance • Annuities SYNDICATE LIMITED A compute personal financial serrca future electric power plants and traar.s scion )mss should be bunt en low Ftority agricultural land or on nen-agricultural l land," .be said.. One of the issues he raised was new to the commission. ffari n liability increases date to hydro corridors. George Adams explained that farmers are liable for damage to hydro towers on their land. Power lines are forced onto the farmer, Mr. Adams said, but the farmers aren't sure of how far the Ina f717ty extends. A damaged power line could cause thousands of dollars of damage and could make the farmer liable to suit by industries whose hydro is cut off by the damage, he suggested. Mr. Adams proposed that the com- mission investigate the pos- sibility of Ontario Hydro assum- ing the liability costs since "the farmer has no options" as to the placing of the power lines on his property - NEW CONDITIONS About 170 property owners on the now -existing Bruce -to -Sea - forth right-of-way were repre- sented by David McCallum off RR 1, Wingham. The Bruce -Huron Powerline Negotiating Com- mittee expressed its concerns about the changes created by the presence of the hydro corridors in this area. "Our every day lives, directly or indirectly, have changed," Mr. McCalluun said. He compared the situation to "a serpent which we find rather uncomfortable to handle." Mr. McCallum presented a list of six proposals and concerns to under- line the prime concern of agri- cultural land preservation. The last was, perhaps, the most poig- nant and forceful: "We offer a prayer for our children, their children and their children's chil- dren. May they always have food on their tables as we have had in generations past. Waste not, want .not." Several individual briefs were also presented to the commis- sion, adding to the united chorus of concern over the importance of preserving agricultural land. "we seem to have no respect for agricultural land, even though it may be our most impor- tant resource," Hans Feldmann of RR 3, Listowel, suggested. Pat Daunt of RR 2, Gorrie, urged, "It is high time that the consumer as well as the farmer assume responsibility for the PretarvatT Ott al find ih 2tean _acre "ToodIaindittihe nutted of • the world food shortage?" NOT ACCEPTABLE The brief presented by the Christian Farmers Federation of i EAVESTROUGHING YEAR 'ROUND INSTALLATION COLOURED, SEAMLESS ALUMINUM OR GALVANIZED • We specialize in steel and shingle roofing FREE ESTIMATES M i E ROOFING & RENOVATING Phone 291-1331 Listowel Look neighbor ...you can BELT IT OUT FAST 1 1 1 1 Ontario was the most I neh si e and intensiveof the even*. The five-page document outlined the major concerns of the group and s.tressed the need for public parti- cipation in energy fining- The major focus of the issues was Ontario Hydro policies. `lite Christian Farmers Federation believes that Ontario Hydro has in the past been quite ignorant of the true value of food land. On- tario Hydro's format for public participation meetings has been unacceptable. Many of our pre- sent difficulties are in part the result of inadequate public con- trol over past Ontario Hydro goals and practices." The "largest" group repre- sented at the meeting was led by Bill Armstrong of RR 4, Wing - ham . He 'spoke for "a group . of concerned teenagers" and sug- gested that "in the future generating stations be placed at the actual place of need, thereby eliminating miles of high-voltage transmission lines and conserv- ing valuable prime agricultural land." When asked by the meet- ing chairman, George McKague, - how many teenagers were repre- sented by the group, Bill replied: "We represent the teenagers of Ontario." All the briefs presented had one underlying theme: save our agri- cultural land. If agriculture was the hero of the meeting, however, Ontario Hydro seemed to be the unmistakable black -hatted vil- lain. Ontario Hydro representa- tives at the meeting suffered an uncomfortable but mercifully brief period of embarrassment when one speaker asked that they rise and identify themselves. When one of Ontario Hydro's of- ficials said they would not identify themselves since they were present only .as observers, public reaction was quick to deride and condemn. "What are they afraid of?" one speaker asked_ Theimpending scene was avoided when the Ontario Hydro representatives, at the request of the chairman Mr. McKague, agreed to identify themselves by rising. About eight Ontario Hydro representatives were scattered throughout the crowd. This tense and uncomfortable session set the mood for some of the comments during the discuis- sion period. The time was limited and many speakers concentrated on the need for a review . of. Ont tario Hydro policies and plans. Some speakers also expressed their thanks for the chance to voice their opinions at hearings independent of Ontario Hydro control. Mr. Moore of the United Townships group perhaps best expressed this consensus: "We felt that if the hearings were not taken out of Ontario. Hydro's hand it would be 'the same as letting the fox look after the chicken coop." The four-hour meeting ran the limit without allowing for the hearing of five additional briefs. By half-time, however, commis- sion members said they were convinced of the need for another meeting in this area. The large turn -out and the united concern was indication that one meeting is not sufficient, Mr. McKague said_ Representatives of the five groups were assured their briefs would be heard at the next meeting. which is tentatively scheduled for the week of Jan. 12, 1976 in Listowel. i 1 Feed fast and quiet — no feed separation w a utler Volunne- Belt cattle feeder. Stop In Today for Free Catalog. LISTOWEL SILO & TILE LTD. Box 38, Moorefield, Ontario Phone: 519-43-2120 519638-3077 L1111110111111k111111►_ 11111.i1111101■r►'11111►IIIII.M■►_, 1 1 1 1 WROXETER We are pleased to hear there is some improvement in the condi- tion of Miss Marion Gibson who was injured in an auto accident a week ago. Mrs. T. C. Gibson. Hamilton, and K. ,F. Gibson, Dundas. have spent the. past week here. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Clement spent a few days last week with members of their family in Toronto. Mrs. Peter Iredun and family. St Thomas. visited her parents. Mr and Mrs Jack Ackerman on Sunday Sunday guests with Mr. and Airs Vern Clark s sire Mr.. and Mrs Fraser Pollock and Todd c�1 13ramalea El s n Tontan of Pii attsv Ile. Wallace Ttaman . Net Hamburg. and Mrs Isniena Sararas. New Dundee. visaed ter brother. Mr and Mrs tierc Tom2,a an Sunda. Mrs K F Gibson. and W R. Gt r of Duralas and Mr and Mrs Owen Jackson. Stoney Creek. were weed visitors 7th K F Gibson and Mrs T C Gt bent here Ball Wade as a patient un a Lon- dnn l c p til ab 1 EUCHRE FORDWICH — TvreIve tables of progrrenstve euchre were in plat Friday might to the com- munity oan- munity hall. sponsored by the Fa—rotund) Women's Institute H tee lady was As Lean Schnendan low lady. Mrs Wray Cooper . highs gent. a tassel Nickel. Cow gent. +11 Jar.as. special. Mary E2kn OVER 300 PERSONS from five counties attended the preliminary meeting in Wingham last week of the Royal Commission on Electric Power Planning. Commissioner Dr. Wil- liam Stevenson called it "the largest crowd yet." DEAN CLARKE of Listowel was the youngest participant in the preliminary meeting of the Porter Commission in Wingham Thursday. The grade eight student from Listowel •Central expressed his concern for the future effects of present power planning. Fordwich Personals Mrs. Terry Lafromboise and Scotty of Clinton spent a few days last week with her grandmother, Mrs. Florence Wilson. Mr. and Mrs. Parker 'Eurig spent a few days last week with Mr. and Mrs. Don Bott at Alma. Mr. and Mrs. Ira Schaefer left last week to spend the winter months in Florida. Lori and Grant Miller spent Friday and Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. John Leppington in Gorrie. • Mr. and Mrs. Barry D'Arcey and Mr. and Mrs. Rick Woods spent Saturday in Kitchener. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Johnston of Toronto visited Saturday with Jim Warrell and with Mrs. Warrell who is a patient in the Walkerton Hospital. Weekend visitors with Mrs. Pearl Patterson wrere Mr. and Mrs. Rick Monty ro of Brampton. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn John tin and Gary Douglas spent Friday in Kitchener. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Findley and family of Acton spent the weekend at theirhome here. Mrs. Lyle Simmons and Mrs. Roy Simmons. Mrs. Ken Kaye and Murray spent Saturday in Kitchener. Weekend visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Carl Stewart were Mr and Mrs. Ron Vittie and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Vittie of Port Colborne. -Larry Montour of Toronto spent the weekend with his psrents, Mr. and Mrs. Don Mon - .311X. The Ven. A. E. Chovaz of Lon- don was the special speaker Sun- day morning in Trinity Anglican Church Fordwich, with the rector, Rev. W. Parker in charge. Mrs. Chovaz and their daughter accompanied her husband. Mr. and Mrs. Wes Vittie and Mr. and Mrs. Don Vittie of Hamilton visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. James Vittie. Mr. and Mrs. Les Gauthier and family spent the weekend with relatives in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Austin Stinson received a phone call Sunday afternoon from their grandson, Bill Richards, in Scotland. He was well and enjoying his -second year in theology. Their son Bill also called from Calgary on Sun- day evening. ' The Maitland Distt-ict Cub and Scout leaders held a three-day training period in the community hall over the weekend_ Supper was served to 56 leaders on Saturday . evening by the Mothers' Auxiliary to the Cubs and Scouts and a 'Sunday noon lunti�. The group attended the church services in both the United and Anglican Churches. Leaders were present from Kincardine. Stratford. and the surrounding area. Town business delegation to attend council meeting The reported protest of the Wingham Business Association in the issue of parking meter changes sparked a reaction from several councillors during the M nday everting meeting of the Ingham Town Council. The issue t -as first raised at she November council meeting. and extensive dnscassion an increa.s- eg the meter rates was post - posted to a later date Shee then. however. the Business Associa- tion has circulated a petition to pnatest the change and rep- rtata.-es will appear as a delegatiunt at a spe cal meet nrrg to be held DET 15 Conriliur gall' Harris spoke bray an the twine at Monday's meeting °I -hank God they're awake." he sand Councillor Harris explained be feels the rea snits presented by the associatinn in the letter of prole are not valid "The meteswon't chase pentite away. they will go nut act WWII] anyway.- he said He argued that the Wan trami- Wliltechurch The December meeting of the Women's Institute is a banquet at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Wingham, on December 10 at 12:30. Hostesses are Mrs. George Fisher and Mrs. Russel Gaunt; roll call, stamped un- signed Christmas card for a hos- pital patient; variety program, Miss Merle Wilson, Mrs. Fisher; speaker, Mrs. Dave Ireland; ex- change of gifts for secret sister; contest. Miss Joyce Tiffin of Toronto spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Tiffin. Mass Janet Sleightholm, also of Toronto, spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Sleightholm. To celebrate the 31st wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Tiffin, Miss Joyce Tiffin took them to dinner at Goderich. Saturday evening, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Tiffin; Mr. and Mrs. Bevin Tiffin. and Miss Joyce Tiffin took them to Mitchell for an evening of entertaininent. 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