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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1983-04-20, Page 8Page 8—The Wingham Advance -Times, April 20, 1983 Evisce CO r GORRIE — Concerned about the possible expansion of a farm -operated chicken eviscerating business, a delegation of three men attended the April session of Howick Township Council. Jim Taylor, Donald Taylor and Andy Miller made it clear they do not oppose the operation as it is now carried out on the farm of James Schefter on part Lot 14, Con. 8. Mr. Schefter, they said, deserves credit for the business he has developed. However, the delegation also made it clear they think the operation should not be allowed to expand. "What if Jim (Schefter) should sell and someone else takes over? What then? We want to know if you fellows can stipulate how big it can be?", one of the delegates said. The township building inspector, Wray Wilson, replied there are no regulations saying how big a building can be. Expressing the fear the operation "sometime down the road" could turn into a killing plant and a rendering plant, the delegation said council might go ahead and approve such an expansion without the people in the area knowing about it. "You'll have to trust us," said Coun. Alex Graham. Noting the chicken eviscerating operation is close to a school and the ------community centre, . the delegation said they woulnd't like to see "another Rothsay" develop in the area. The "Rothsay" reference was to the Rothsay Con- Belgrave euchre Eleven tables were in play at the weekly euchre which was held in the WI Hall on Wednesday, April 13. Winners were: high lady, Mrs. George Michie; novelty lady, Mrs. Addie Bacon; low lady, Mrs. Eva McGill; high man, George Inglis; novelty man, Clarence Yuill; low man; Edgar Wightman. There will be euchre again Wednesday, April 20. Due to the play "Everyone is Getting Married", which will be held at the East Wawanosh Public School on Wednesday, April 27 at 8 p.m. and sponsored by the Belgrave WI the following euchre will be held Thursday evening, April 28. Everyone is welcome. { t S centrates rendering opera- tion which has been the source of numerous , com- plaints over the years. "We're not trying to take anything away from Jim (Schefter)," one delegate said. "He's got a good business there." "We understand," said Coun. Gordon Kaster, "you're concerned about the future." The delegation also wanted to know if the land was zoned and the present stage of planning in the township. Township Clerk Wesley Ball replied the township is presently drafting the zoning bylaw. Meanwhile the township is adhering to the Secondary Plan which outlines policies for development in a broader sense. A series of meetings will be called by the town- ship to discuss the zoning bylaw with the public before it is approved, he said. Deputy Reeve Jack Stafford who took the chair when Reeve William Newton declared a conflict of in- terest, said he could un- derstand the concern of the delegation. "But it could be 10 or 15 or five years down the road. It might never happen. When it does happen we might not be here." Observing that Mr. Schefter had applied for a 24 by 48 addition to a cement block shed - and that the building permit has now expired, Mr. Wilson wanted to know what he should do if Mr. Schefter should reapply for a permit. "I think the whole thing should come back to us," said Coun. Gerald D'Arcey. "I think so too," Coun. Kaster said, "I sympathize with the concern." Mr. Wilson who earlier told council he had been contacted by the county. health board and another government agency . re- tgarding the proposed build- ing addition, said, "So I should bring the application if he (Schefter) reapplies and concerns about any applicable laws back in • here." "I think we should discuss it," Coun. D'Arcey said. "After all I'm going to be down wind the same as the next guy." Contacted concerning his chicken eviscerating opera- tion, Mr. Schefter said he andhis wife manage the r::�I,t 10 fl elegati operation on their own and have no plans for expansion. Severance An application from Murray O'Regan of RR 1, Fordwich to sever part Lot 26, Corr. 6 in two parcels of 10 and 40 acres was not ap- proved by council because the severance would not comply with the township's secondary plan. According to information received by council, the 10 acres at the front of the property would house the residence and a number of mink pens while the back 40 acres would be sold to the neighboring farmer, Henry Kym who operates a pig farm. The Maitland River forms the boundary between the O'Regan and Kym properties. Hearing the mink ranch on the O'Regan property is no longer in operation, council expressed the concern the 10 - acre portion would become "another country residence which we're not much in favor of". On the other hand, it was clear Howick council has little confidence that the county Land Division Committee will follow its recommendation regarding the severance application. "If we want to stop it here, we'd better approve it — that way the land division committee will turn it down. Whatever we've done they've gone the other way," said Deputy Reeve Stafford. In another property matter, council approved a minor variance as requested by Ken Leary of Listowel for his property on part Lot 5, Con. 2. Mr. Leary explained to council he wants to make an addition to the residence requiring building six feet beyond the front line of the house as it now exists and putting the residence 56 feet from the centre of the roadway. Council approved the variances because the residence as it now stands doesn't comply with with regulations requiring a clearance of 75 feet from the centre of the road and because the building is in an isolated location. "The 75 feet was not adhered to to start with," Deputy Reeve Stafford said. "The distance now is 62 feet." Council also observed Mr. Leary's plans will not create any blind spot as far as traffic along the roadway is concerned. "It's the most logical plan I could come up with to get the room I want," Mr. Leary said. Council advised him to proceed with his building application. In other business council: Was informed by Clerk Ball that the township has received over $174,900, or 84.26 per cent of the interim taxes due on March 31; Approved payment of gen- eral accounts totaling $151,- 330.16, including education requisition of $122,260 and road—accounts of $17,248:15; Authorized acting road superintendent Glen Un- derwood to tender for gravel for the general need of the township; the amounts will Spring rummage sale nets almost $2,000. Last Friday's hospital auxiliary rummage sale netted $1,998.29 in revenue for the ladies' group. April showers didn't dampen the enthusiasm of the crowd which came from the sur- rounding communities to the. Armouries. As always, the sale featured a wide variety of articles. New and used goods, including clothing for men, women and children were available as was an interesting assortment of china. Furniture and shoes were two of the better sellers, as were books , and toys for the youngsters. Auxiliary members re- ported that $403.75 worth of ladies' clothing was sold along with $174.50 in miscel- laneous ladies' items. Other figures were: $298.08, men's clothing and miscellaneous goods; $195.80, shoes; $93.45, hats and purses; $67.87, books and toys; $272.18, china : $241.20. draperies and bedding; $25.00, furniture; $204.88, chijdren's clothing; and, $21.58 in donations. The auxiliary members extend their appreciation to the .many volunteers and those who assisted or donated. be the same as in 1916 — 45,000 cu. yards of pit -run and 32,000 cu. yards of crushed gravel; Approved a grant of $500 to the Village of Clifford for recreational purposes; Approved the quotation of Maitland Engineering Services off Wingham in the amount of $400 for inspection of the township's arenas; Authorized a preliminary report as requested on the Kreller municipal drain; Provisionally adopted the the report on No. 12 municipal drain; Scheduled the reading of the Day municipal drain report for April 21 at 2 p.m.; work on the drain has been completed. CARD OF THANKS I wish to thank my family, friends and neighbors for kindnesses to me while I was in University Hospital. Special thanks to Dr. Wong, Dr. Morgan, Dr. McKenzie and staff on the sixth floor. Harry Elliott We are grateful for the care and consideration shown us. by Dr. B. Hanlon and Dr. M. Gear and the nurses and staff at the Wing - ham and District Hospital last week, as well as.the as- sistance of Pastor. Doug Zehr and Doug McBurney and the many kindnesses of our friends -and neighbors -I -t - has - meant a great deal to us dur- ing this time. Henry and Linda Hess and family • On behalf of the Canadian Diabetes Association and the Wingham and District Branch, I would like to ex- press my personal thanks to each and every volunteer and canvasser. Special thanks to those who donated so generously to our March Appeal. We all share a suc- cessful feeling because we have had the opportunity to help people with diabetes. Isabel Burke We would like to thank our family, friends, relatives and neighbors for the cards, flowers, gifts, visits and treats while we were in Wingham and District Hos- pital. Special thanks to Dr. McGregor and the nurses of OB for their care and kind- ness. Leanne and Darlene Fear AUXILIARY RUMMAGE SALE—The Ladies' Auxiliary to the Wingham and District Hospital held its semi-annual rummage sale last Friday at the Wingham Armouries. A large crowd attended the sale and milled through the piles of clothing, shoes, trinkets and books. lei X SNOWDEN—Melissa is pleased with her new baby sister, Jodi Lynn, born April 13 at St. Joseph's Hospital, London. The new arrival weighed five pounds, 15 ounces. Proud parents are Allan and Donna Snowden, RR 2, Lucknow. RITSEMA—Mr. and Mrs. Murray Ritsema of RR 2, Teeswater, joyfully an- nounce the birth of their son, Chad Allan, six pounds,,10 ounces, on April 14 at Wingham and District Hospital. A brother for Yolanda. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Tjaart Ritsema, Wingham, and Mr. and Mrs. Allan Nieman, Kit- chener. STEEDMAN—Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Steedman (Ruth Bennett) of Espanola welcome a son, born April 18 at Espanola General Hospital. The new arrival, Michael James, , is a brother for Andrew and Carl. GRISDALE—Mr. and Mrs. Earl Grisdale, RR 3, Brussels, announce the birth of their daughter, Melissa Mae, six pounds, 12 ounces, on April 16 at Wingham and District Hospital. A sister for Kevin, Carrie and Earl. FEAR—Bill and Darlene Fear, RR 3, Blyth, are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Leanne Darlene, weight seven pounds, six ounces, on April 7 at Wingham and District Hospital. Grand- parents are Wendell and Evelyn Stamper, Blue - vale, and Bert and Flora Fear of- Blyth; - - PLETCH—Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Pletch of Belgrave are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Tania Lynn, seven pounds, five ounces, on Saturday, April 16, at Wingham and District Hospital. A sister for Michelle. Proud grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Sam Pletch, Bel - grave, and Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Chamney, RR 2, Auburn. a DEATHS CARR—Passed away on Tuesday, April 12, at Etobicoke General Hospital, George C. Carr. He was a son of the late , Mr. and Mrs. George Carr of Wingham; beloved husband of Mary Carr; dear father of Anna; brother of Jack, Celeste and Winnifred. He was predeceased by one brother, Ralph, and one sister, Mary. Funeral service was held Thur- sday. HESS—Passed away at Wingham and District Hospital on Tuesday, April 12, twin infant daughters of Henry and Linda Hess of Wingham. Sisters of Katherine; granddaugh- ters of Mr. and M.S. Mah- lon Hess of Millersville, Pennsylvania, and Mr. and Mrs. Bert Des Cotes of Annapolis, Maryland. A private service was held at Wingham Cemetery on Friday, April 15, Rev. Douglas Zehr officiating. Interment followed in Wfrrghani-mter3i ':-.:--- =: A resident of Brookhaven Nursing Home for the past 32 years, Miss Isabella Frances Keating passed away there on Sunday, April 17, in her 96th year. Miss Keating was born in London, England, and came to Canada about 1900. For several years, she lived at Blyth and worked as 'a domestic in the Blyth - Auburn area. She was predeceased by two sisters in England and one brother, Charles Keating of Morris Township (1939). She is survived by one niece, Mrs. Hazel Snell of London; one nephew, Harold Keating of Belgrave; and one great-niece, Catherine MacDonald of Wingham. Complete funeral and committal service was conducted Monday at two o'clock at The Currie -Walker Funeral Home, Wingham, by Rev. J. Rea Grant of Wingham United Church where deceased was a member. Final resting place will be Brandon Cemetery, Belgrave. Honorary pallbearers were Charles Keating, David and Ken Beecroft, all of London, Clifford Coultes of Belgrave, Bruce MacDonald and John McKay, both of Wingham. Business and Professional Directory Frederick F. Homuth Phm. B., R.O. Carol E. Homuth, O.D. Mrs. H. Viola Homuth, O.D.. Optometrists Harriston, Ontario. 338-2712 Dr. Allan K Overgaard, D C Dr. Lee A Cowley. 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