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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1995-08-30, Page 2• endment approved for new backhoe business By JIM BROWN The Advance -Times Moms Township council ap- proved a zoning amendment for the northwestart of Lot 1 of Con- cession o P on- cession 4. Approximately 40 acres of land, adjacent to Hwy. 4, has been re- zoned from AG1 to AGI -Special because of its reduced size. Craig Metzger of the Huron County Planning Department said that a four -acre parcel of the prop- erty will be zoned AGI - Commercial and will be used for a backhoe business. He added that the zoning change was approved by the county earlier this year. He said that most of the busi- ness will be geared to area farmers and that the re -zoning does agree with the townships secondary plan and with the comprehensive'policy plan. Metzger . said that there would be no water or sewer lines re- quired, and there already is ade- quate drainage. He added that the property has access to a public roadway. He stated that one primary resi- dence could be allowed under the MDS formula, and there is no loss of enjoyment by the neighbors. "It meets all of the criteria, with the possible exception of the mini- mum distance separation," said Metzger. Township chief building official Paul Josling said it is possible to meet the 500 -foot minimum dis- tance separation by going along Hwy. 4, and it would still be com- pliant with the setbackolic . P Y Even though it would be an ag- riculture -related business and was consistent with the secondary plan and the comprehensive policy plan there were still some concerns. East Wawanosh Township reeve Don Schultz said they were concerned a residence on their side of the highway, across the road, because it was already re- strieted in what 'can be added to the property. Josling said that there are al- ready two AG3 properties south of the property being re -zoned, with erm p anent residences on them. The Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO), had no com- plaints, although access to the property must be by existing en- trances. The Maitland Valley Conserva- tion Authority (MVCA) had no concerns, but if the property were to be re -zoned AG3, then a permit would be needed. Farm Credit Corp. sponsoring contest CLINTON – Here's an excellent chance to practise your public speaking skills in a fun environ- ment, with constructive feedback, and get a shot at up*to $700 cash as well. The Farm Credit Corporation will be sponsoring a public speak- ing competition at this year's Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toron- to. The contest is open to anyone b to ween the ages of 16 and 24, who would like to give a five to seven minute speech on a selected topic. This year's topics are: Proactive Farm Programs; Agriculture: Tap- ping into the Information Highway; The Importance of Rural -Urban Re- lations; Eighty Years of 4-H in On- tario. Contestants must enter with the Farm Credit Corporation's Guelph office by September 29. Applica- tions are available at the OMAFRA office in Clinton. Project to get rolling soon Andy McBride of Maitland En- ' gineering Services is hoping to have the work on the Wilbee Drain project started within the next four to five weeks. He was at last Tuesday's meet- ing of Morris Township council to inform them of the what the pro- posed work was going to involve. McBride said that what they will be creating is basically a new municipal drain that will solve most of the problems of under drainage and surface water run off on Lots 26-27 of Concession 9-10. He added that a site meeting was held in January, and the sur- veying was done in May. The soil is both Listowel loam and Harris - ton loam, has the best agricultural rating with the primary use of the land being agriculture. He added no test holes were dug and the to- pography is a medium to gentle slope. McBride said they plan on put- ting an 18 -inch tile from the Mur- ray -Lamb Drain to the County Road, a distance of about 97 me- tres. However, there are two prob- lems — surfacewater and an ex- isting 10 -inch tile of undetermined age. He stated that the Wilbees need a good outlet for the underdrain- age, but the surface water collects upstream, floods crops, and flows over the road to flood crops on the other side. There would be an oversized, two -foot, by four -foot, catch ba- sin installed at the end of the drain, with a junction box put in on the other side of the road. McBride added that the municipal- ity would assume that the existing 10 -inch drain is a municipal drain. He said that there were no ad- verse environmental effects from the new drain and the maintenance of this drain was the responsibility of everyone. McBride said the estimated cost of the project would be $7,900 with the total cost of the projects, including administration and the GST being $14,500. An open drain was considered as an alternative, but because the land is used extensively for agri- culture, the tile drain was the only choice. McBride added that the Murray - Lamb Drain also requires repair work, but that work should be done by the township's drainage super- intendent. A court of revision will be held next month, at which time the land- owners along the drain can chal- lenge their assessment for the pro- ject. Council gave the by-law first List of Advertisers to be found in this week's the 1:in9bmn IthtianctiZinteti All Wall Construction. A. R. MacDonald Const. Askes Bros. Const. Bemard Computer Training Centre Braemar Campbell Heating Service Canadian Tire - Wingham Carter Waste Disposal Christine's Clothes Closet Coldwell Banker Cowan Printing Craig Hardwood Cullen Chev-Olds Culligan Real Estate Dave's Aluminum Doane Raymond Fitzsimmons Real Estate Goderich Power Sailing Squadron Hodgins Homecare The Home Place Homuth Optometrists Howick Homes Huron County Huron -Perth Roman Catholic School Board John Newell Carpentry Keil Insurance KG Electronics Len Metcalfe Auctions Loddon Life McGlynn, Bernie Lumber Mclntee Real Estate McPhee IDA Miller, Allan R. Montgomery Mechanical Moran Mechanical Mrs. B's Baskets & More Paramed Health Services Pletch Electric Phoenix of Huron Reid & Associates Rintoul, Brian Rintoul, Paul, Gen. Contr. Robertson Photographic Thirty Minute Photo Town of Wingham Turnberry Township The Two Step Walter Bennett Communications Ward & Uptigrove Wescast Industries Wingham Advance -Times Wingham Bowling Lanes Wingham Chiropractic Centre Wingham Lindon Motel Winghem Mini Mart Wingham Minor Hockey Assoc. Wingham Nursery School . and second reading at the continua- tion of last Tuesday evening's meeting on Friday afternoon. McBride said that if the work started in four to five weeks, then the project could be completed this year. He told the council that in rela- tion to a recent Ontario Drainage Tribunal decision regarding the Warwick Drain, the council has re- ceived a lot of support from othier municipalities in regards to their stand on the matter. "There has been tremendous support for your stand," said McBride. After more than a year, council was finally able• to give third and, final reading to the Warwaick Drain by-law. First and second readings were given May 31, 1994. Council decided to go ahead with the work and that any out- standing costs would be dealt with later. The Murray -Lamb Drain by-law was also passed Friday afternoon. First and second. reading on the drain located at Lot 28 on the Northpart of Concession 9 was giv- en on July 19. There were no objections from Grey Township, so third and final reading were given and the by-law passed. Council a Monis Township council re- cently learned that it would only receive half of its supplemental $50,000 roads grant this year. The grant was to be put towards the paving of the Centre Side Road. However, the paving was tendered through the County of Huron. The county has decided to defer $25,000 of the cost st of the paving until January 1996. Township council agreed at its regular meeting last Tuesday, to defer paying the $25,000 for the paving of Centre Side Road until January 1996. There would be in- terest charges, but they would be considered a subsidized expense. Clerk -treasurer Nancy Michie explained that because the town- ship has deferred the $25,000 they won't have to re -apply next year for a grant, and will be able to car- ry the project over. She added that had the township paid the county back in full, then it would have to re -apply for another grant next year to finish the pro- ject. Township council advised roads HACKETT--Paul and Ellen (Rog- er) Hackett are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of Alyssa Catherine born Aug. 25 at the Grand River Hospital, Kitchener, weighing in at 7 lbs., 11 oz. Alyssa is the first grandchild for Andy and Janette Rodger, Wingham and the fifth grandchild for Evelyn and D. A. Hackett, Lucknow. HIGGINS--Greg and Betty Jane Higgins of RR 5, Brussels, are pleased to announce the birth of their third daughter, Mary Kathe- rine Florence, a, sister for Meagan and Melissa. The baby arrived on Aug. 16 at Wingham and District Hospital and weighed 8 lbs., `2 oz. She is a 40th grandchild for John Foran and another grandchild for Wilda and Chester Higgins. THOMPSON--Shawn and Sherry of Brussels are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their son, Natha- nial Robert (Nathan), born Aug. 15, 1995, at Listowel Memorial Hospi- tal, weighing 8 lbs., 12 oz. and measuring 22 inches. Proud grand- parents are Bob and Marie Tyer- man of Brussels and Marjorie Thompson, Wingham. Great- grandparents are Violet Thompson of Braemar, Wingham. and Ed Thompson of Huronlea, Brussels. JAMES-DAW--Joan and Claire are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Caitlin Bessie Ber- nice Daw, on Aug. 10, weighing 7 lbs., 2 oz. She is a wee sister for David and Trina. Proud grandpar- ents are Jack and Bernice Higgins. vanGOOZEN--Hi! My name is Rikki Ann vanGoozen. I arrived at St. Joseph's Health Centre in Lon- don on Aug. 4. My daddy and mommy are Warren and Lorraine and I have a big brother named K.C. Don and Shirley vanGoozen of Sarnia and Hugh and Betty Smith of St. Catharines are my proud grandparents. Special thanks go to my Aunt Wanda. COMMUNTI°Y CALENDAR S,onsored Are BROKERS (Wingham) Ltd. Holly Kell Gorrie, 335-3525 • Wingham, 357-2636 Listowel, 291-5100 "INSURING TOMORROW TODAY" Thursday, August 31 •Teeswater Coronation Rebekah Lodge Ex Toggery opens for fall season, 10 a.m.-12 noon and 2-5 p.m. Friday Sept. 1 • Brussels Bulls vs Seaforth Centennaires, Seaforth Arena, 8 p.m. Saturdgy, Sent. 2 •Wingham Ironmen training camp, 12 noon, Listowel Arena • Brussels Bulls tryouts, Seaforth Arena, 1 p.m. •flational Barrel Horse Assoc. Provincial Championship at CJ's Arena, Brussels, three roads north of Brussels and 1 /2 -mile east Free admission LSunda�u_Sent. 33 •Wingham Ironmen training camp, 12 noon, Listowel Arena • Brussels Bulls tryouts, Seaforth Arena, 1 p.m. Monda__g�_Sent. 4 •Wingham Ironmen training camp, Listowel Arena, 3:30 p.m. •Wingham Depressive & Manic Depressive Support Group meeting, St. Paul's Anglican Church basement, 7:30 p.m. biesday. Sevt. 5 •Canadette Majorette Corps registration, 6-7:30 p.m. at F. E. Madill Secondary School. We Re • rase • Farm Residential • Competitive Rates • Inspection Service howick • Auto to a superintendent Lloyd Michie to block access to the old CNR bridge at Lot 28 of Concession 1. The roads superintendent would put up two cement posts and two orange fences 16 -feet wide at the right-of-way at Centre Side Road to restrict access to the bridge. The council has also a request o improve the dust control along Concession 6. Work will be done this week, at the same time that work on the Howson Road is being done, be- cause they are using Pit Run grav- el. Y'S . '0,;*G� tf. ��Yri:`5 n'�:iS g ";•.-air' s ,t;,,fr> �;::<.>•; y«> :.Yen nie et ~� lee vii ,v Y.+rsk>�.Cc,•...St � ,t,..,w.. L:�oalE. ..ki�.ff�'�:Y:�. � ,�6,:sk/n•>..ina;aof.�'�:...ita. Wingham Advance -Times Display Advertising Thursday August 31, 4:00 p.m. Classified Advertising Friday September 1, 10:00 a.m. Advance-Tinies PLUS Display Advertising Wednesday August 30, 4:00 p.m. Classified Advertising Wednesday August 30, 4:00 p.m. Our office will be closed Monday September 4. 'ft.M: :s:!.'..,%s..?.'.fi' Mftia'9a f' k f Ml':•'.W4a'wr.•torrmWi tt?5?n2 a1be engbann �►bb�tttice=�Zimes Box 390 5 Diagonal Rd. Ingham, Ontario NOG 2W0 Phone: 519-357-2320 Fax: 519-357-2900 "Jesus: The Ultimate Solution" Tuesday, September 5 8:00 PM • CKNX Channel 8/Cable 9 "Will Our World End?" Thursday, September 7 8:00 PM • CKNX Channel 8/Cable 9