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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1983-02-16, Page 12Page 12—The Wingham Advance -Times, Feb. 16, 1983 Measurements inaccurate GORRIE — Because of a mistake in measurments Howick Township Council has had to rescind a building permit to a resident in an agricultural area. The mistake in measurments was made by an employee of the Ministry „of Agriculture and Food. At its January session council reluctantly approved a building permit as requested by Jim Darling of part Lot 2, Con. 9 when it was learned the Ministry of Agriculture and Food's only concern was regarding possible odor from a neigh- boring barn. The Ministry had no objections concerning distances between Mr. Darling's trailer home and neighboring farm buildings. Mr. Darling had applied to construct a cement foun- dation under his home and also hoped to build a small addition. When neighboring farmers expressed concern about the construction the distances between the Darling home and farm buildings were measured. It was then discovered the distances were short of the minimum required by the Agriculture Code of Practices. According to the code, the minimum distance separation required between Mr. Darling's residence and More and more women are turning to State Farm ... .. for the best value in car, home, life and boat insurance. Call me: R.W (RICK) GIBBONS Agent 25 Alfred St. E., P.O. Box 720, Wingham, Ontario. NOG 2W0 Bus. (529)357-3280 Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there. STATE PARM Insurance Companies Canadian Heaa O aces Scarborough, Ontario S a silo on the farm of John Thornton of RR 1, Gorrie is 510 feet. The actual measured distance is 420. The actual distance between the residence and the barn on the Robert Hastie farm is 520 feet; according to the code the minimum requirement is 562 feet. The employee of the ministry who had previously in- vestigated the situation, Ron Quipp, had put the distance at 600 feet. "He was 80 feet out," a member of council noted. Mr. Quipp had not given a measurment for the distance between the Darling residence and the silo. Mr. Darling attended the session to put his case before council. He said his trailer home is presently on blocks and is starting to shift and that he needs more space. "I have two boys and there are only two bedrooms and I thought by adding stairs to the basement that would give us more space," Mr. Darling said. He said he wanted to stay away from more outside steps because they get icy in the winter and he has dif- ficulty getting up them. "I've farmed all my life," he said quietly, "the smell is not going to bother me." "We know you wouldn't object," Deputy Reeve Jack Stafford said, "but what about the next guy who buys it (trailer home) — that's what we've got to think about." Council was obviously sympathetic to Mr. Darling's situation but stated it had no alternative but to rescind the building permit, "If there is any way at all that you think we can help you, don't hesitate to call on us," Reeve William Newton said. "We're in a very awk- ward position. We don't want to make things hard for you, but at the same time, we have two farms here and it is reasonable to assume they will continue operations." "About the only thing we can say is you can't get one (building permit)," Deputy Reeve Stafford said. "It's the course we have to take," Conn. Gordon gaster said. "Quipp should have measured accurately in the first place." "Yes," the deputy reeve said. "It wouldn't have made any difference in the out- come, but you (Mr. Darling) wouldn't have had these false hopes." When Mr. Darling asked whether or not an addition other than a basement would be allowed, building in- spector Wray Wilson said that, too, would require a building permit. "And that's where the code comes in," Deputy Reeve Stafford said. In trying to assist Mr. Darling with his problem, council suggested he could put a cement pad under his trailer home in order to stabilize it and also advised him to see if he had any recourse to action pertaining to the buying of his property. Mr. Darling said he had not been advised he could not construct additions at the time he purchased his home. In other matters council: Authorized the attendance of Building Inspector Wilson at a five-day building course in London; council will pay the cost of the course ($300 less a grant of $100) and Mr. Wilson's daily mileage; Advised Clerk Wesley Ball to get a financil statement from the Village of Clifford regarding a request for a donation to the Clifford arena; Advised Clerk Ball to obtain additional in- formation regarding the Canada -Ontario Em- ployment Development program for men and women whose unemployment in- surance benefits have been exhausted or who are receiving social assistance; Gave final reading to a bylaw requesting an ad- ditional allocation of $7;500 under the Tile Drainage Act, bringing the total allocation for 1982 to $101,000; the money is available to far- mers for drainage at an interest rate of 10 per cent (1982). Cardiff promises support Strong local protest greets planned erotic programming Huron -Bruce. MP Murray Cardiff has released the text of a letter he is sending to constituents who have protested the planned showing of erotic or porno- graphic material on recent- ly -licenced pay television channels. "This is one of those issues people feel very strongly about," Mr. Cardiff said. "My mail on this issue has been heavier than on any issue since the MacEachen budget of 1981. "I'm glad to say that 100 per cent of those who have written to me about the pay TV pornography issue are opposed to allowing such material on any Canadian television channel." He added that the protests CORRECTION TO CANADIAN TIRE FLYER February Features: Page 6 Item No. 37-01 16 - Auto Vacuum Should read SAVE $5.00. Reg. $19.95 Not Reg $24.95 Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused. n PLANT TRUMPETOR ALFALFA„.. . You won't have to fight Verticillium with a plow. When Verticillium wilt gets into your alfalfa field, you have ✓ two choices. 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He notes that while the CRTC has called upon the television industry to adopt voluntary standards for programming, "My own view is that the CRTC does not go far enough in recognizing its power to ensure that material such as the Playboy network offers in the United States is kept off licensed television in Canada. "For years, the question of community standards has been a troublesome one in Canada," he continues. "We are caught between a respect for the individual's right to make his own decisions on matters of taste and morality, and a respect for the moral standards of our heritage and of the majority. . "My own view is that in the present case there is no moral dilemma . . . To prohibit the airing of erotic or pornographic material is to assert a community standard. It is not to take away any individual right, for there is no individual right to decide how the public television band will be used. "If any individual right could be said to exist in such a matter, it would be the right to remain free from exposure to public program- ming of a hurtful or offensive type. To me it is clear that the CRTC has a mandate and a responsibility to protect individuals in just this way.. "As the controversy surrounding the question of erotic or pornographic pay television continues," he concludes, "I shall continue to argue for a prohibition of such material on any Canadian licensed television channel. "My preference would be to see the CRTC act as its mandate dictates, to take a firm di..ision on this matter in line with views it has already expressed opposing pornography on television. "If the CRTC will not take the decision itself, it may be that Parliament will have to act, and I shall push for Parliamentary action if it proves necessary. I hope that it does not." He adds that, "You may rest assured that I shall make both the minister of communications and the CRTC aware of the degree of support from our part of the country for a ban on prono- graphic programming." GALLOPING GOURMETS Meeting Two of the Whitechurch Galloping Gourmets was held Feb. 5 at the home of 6Mrs. Archie Pardon. It opened with the 4 - II pledge. Six members answered the roll call., by stating if they had tasted German or Mennonite desserts before. The minutes of the last meeting were read by Celia Chandler and the business was discussed. Mrs. Elliott discussed the heritage of Northern •Europp and learning to like new foods. LITTLE PETER DIXON of Fordwich was aghast at the wide selection of baked goodies at last Saturday's tea and bake sale held at the Wroxeter United Church. Dad George let his son have a look at the table with the bak- ed treats and Peter probably wished he had some teeth so he could partake of a cookie or a muffin. 0 0 Seniors' Day Centre News By Pam Williams opportunity to thank the Good day everyone! This many volunteers that assist week at the seniors day us at the centre. They centre, we will resume with provide a great service and our regular day programs. really keep the centre going. Last Thursday's evening Volunteers just happen to be program was -'a tremendous V.I.P.s (very important success with a full program people) and I'd like to make of dinner, bingo and dancing. sure they know that. The Schottische and all that If anyone would like to square dancing certainlyknow more about the day were excellent forms of centre we do have a exercise. Thanks to all the brochure available and are volunteers who helped out quite willing to show a slide that evening. presentation to any group. This Thursday, we will go For further information, call bowling in the morning. 357-1440 or 357-1445. Remember, "you're never A final thought for the too old for anything" — even week is that "Youth is a gift bowling. of nature. Age is a work of Rev. Paul Mills of St. art." Have a good week. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Wingham, will be gel rave euchre the guest speaker next Belgrave at 1:30 p.m. Please note the change of date. Referrals still are welcome at the centre. If you know of a senior citizen who might benefit from attending the social -recreational program, please bring it to the attention of either Rita _.Rice.,_ the director,_ ox my elf._-__Johnston;__lo ._maB,.._,l.Aoln _Um— Once again I take this Jamieson. Twelve tables were in play at the weekly euchre which was held in the WI Hall on Wednesday, February 9. Winners were: high lady, Mrs. Edgar Wightman; novelty lady, Mrs. Ed Marsh; low lady, Mrs. Olive Bolt; high man, Clarence Hanna; novelty man, Bert LJCW unit meets at Haskins home GORRIE — Mrs. Ivan Haskins was hostess for the February meeting of Unit 4 of the UCW. Mrs. Clifton Coulter and Mrs. Hector Hamilton were in charge of the devotions, with the theme "Love". A hymn was sung and Mrs. Coulter read from I Cor. 13 and gave a reading on friendship. Marion Coulter favored with music on the clarinet. Mrs. Hamilton gave the topic, Valentine's Day, telling of parents' love for children, happy homes, kindness and service to mankind. The devotions closed with a hymn. In the absence of the president, the past president, Mrs. Coulter, took charge of basinss. Mrs. Melville Dennis thnked the program committee and hostess for their program and home. A mystery box and silent auction will be held at the March meeting, at the home of Mrs. Allan Hyndman. Mrs. Lloyd Martin gave a report on the Presbyterial at Seaforth. A class on metric con- version will be announced in May, with Mrs. Martinas the convener. The meeting doh with The benediction, followed by lunch and a social half hour. MRS. JOE WALKER - r Bluevale The Bluevale Recreation Association sponsored a bingo in the community hall last Friday night. Winners were Dorothy Thompson, Dale Tolton, Scott MacFarlane, Daisy Timm, Tom Warwick, Phyllis Gamble, Sharon Day, Milt Boyd and Alex MacTavish. Door prizes were won . by Etoile Johnston and Daisy Timm. Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Walker and Kevin were Marie Walker, Sandra and Greg Moffatt, Mr. and Mrs. Daryl Walker and Brian and Mr. and Mrs. Ken Skinn and Nanci. ARD & PTIG OVE Listowel (519) 29 1 -3040 CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS CL THES TIRED? LIFELESS? Let Us Put New Life In Them At READMAN CLEANERS AND MEN'S WEAR Wingham, Ontario. 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