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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1979-09-19, Page 601 Turnberry residents air views, cr*t*icisms0 sondaiyan- A a rriee in onproposed � bo 50 residents of Turn The plan recognizes the around urban centres- spent developing the plan as well He said it is difficult to set a Mrs. Underwood complained 't thattiliu will t0 coax done behurd try berry Township took advantage existing urban communities Glenn McMichael, president of the township federation of as the fact �t wash closed doors. cost of enforcing the plan since a great deal depends on what sorts u es approval in principle for a Five year annual Interest of a chance to air their views and within the township and aims to promote their development; it agriculture, and Bev Brown, responded to a concern ex- of problems arise. In most cases corridor out of a municipal Rates subject to change criticisms of a proposed secondary plan for the township also identifies the lands to the second vice president of the WHAT IS VIABLE FARM? Jackson Dunkin noted the term those problems would exist he noted; the just council and then steamroll right over individual landowners. She STANDARD at a public meeting last week. north and west of Wingham to be county federation of agriculture, 'viability' anyway, plan other utilities planning corridors Maitland River. Predictably, not everyone was develo fi'ed for urban use. both expressed objection to this requirement. is used frequently in the document with regard to gives council power to deal with therm more effectively. reported they are having problems with Hydro right now, tv TRUST happy with all sections of the to However while it recognizes the urban fringe uses east of In a brief from the Turnberry farming operations and he Reeve Don Eadie, who at- although she agreed they aren't 50th wedding anniversary on plan but, although a proposal existing Wingham it to limit the federation Mr. McMichael inquired what this means and tended the meeting together with the fault of council, and asked for 237 Josephine St., Wingham, Ont. do away with it altogether won applause, the majority appeared proposes extension of such uses. recommended the code of where it will be used. all members of council, added something in the plan requiring Telephone 357-2022 to accept that the plan is here to Mr. Penfold explained the practice should be used as a He went on to criticize the that it won't take any more time that landowners be consulted sinner-pequireme�s-`in the -■-� agree with and invited a letter to - ftvpmAuron Credil intent is not to set up a competing guideline rather than a township council for establishing to enforce this plan than council before any approvals are given. council or the planning depart - Union 357.2311 may. George Penfold from the downtown area in the township requirement. The brief also a gravel pit in "one of the better already spends enforcing the Mr. Penfold pointed out such a Offices in: Brampton• Chatham• Hamilton• Markham county planning department but to allow highway commercial recommended that all farmers cornfields in Turnberryand county official plan. provision is included in the plan, Ottawa• Paris • Perth •Picton•Toronto •Walkerton recapped the development of the development which cannot be whose operations will fall within asked whether a private On the subject of the gravel pit , although there is no guarantee it Willoadale• Wingham* Windsor Woodstock secondary plan and briefly accommodated within Wingham. the restricted zones be notified of developer would have been he explained that under the will be allowed to stand. that now and asked that another allowed to do the same. county plan m*dcipal councils Jean Willits inquired how wide Member Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation reviewed it before opening the LAND USE PLAN provision requiring approval of Finally he asked about the cost don't require severance ap- a swath on each side of the river a floor to questions The land use plan is the major the Maitland Valley Con- of enforcing the provisions of the provals, adding that the township will be designated natural en - He noted development of the section of the document and servation Authority before a plan, predicting it would make plans to return the land to vironment and which carnes plan commenced more than a several of its provisions sparked building permit can be issued in council almost a full-time job. agriculture after the gravel has higher priority, agriculture or year ago with line meetings, much of the debate at the certain areas be changed to read His declaration that the country been removed. natural environment. She was following which a series of meeting. The plan seeks to that advice from the MVCA will has been developed on free en- RESTRICTED AGRICULTURE told the natural environment workshops were held to discuss prevent the subdivision of farms be considered. t lam �'Prise and accepting P g the P Several people raised questions area includes the river basin and • s the concerns of residents into small parcels that could not Miss Brown also objected to would be selling that heritage about the restricted agricultural forested areas beyond and that regarding a number.of topics. He then to draft the plan, sustain viable farming inclusion of code opractice lif thdf P won applause from the audience. PP zoning around urban areas and while agriculture will continue to proceeded which was revised several times operations, to• protect natural in the secondary plan. The code Mr. Penfold told him there had what effect this would have on be permitted in any area where it in consultation with the township environment areas and to en was not designed for farmers but been a lot of discussion at the farms. is practiced now clearing of courage urban development to to protect non -farmers living on workshops about what is a viable Reg Ashton from New Life additional land will be controlled. coil• He also explained the purpose locate in existing urban areas. agricultural land, she charged. If g g farm, noting it only becomes a g Y Mills, Hanover, which operates a Mabel Bos spoke out in of the public meeting was not to It encourages retiring farmers the intent of the plan is to protect concern with agricultural turkey farm near Junctionville, agreement with the proposed lot give approval to the plan—that to use life-longleases if the wish Y agriculture the code should not holdings of less than 50 acres. wondered what would happen if policy on severances for retiring and is still to remain in their existing be included as part of the bylaw, The definition of a viable farm the company wanted to expand farmers, saying such severances rests with council time in the future. The residences and would allow a son although it could be used as a has been ieft fairly open to allow its operations and Bill Willis, are not in the best interest of the some meeting was called to discuss the or daughter taking o er the guide. for changes in the agricultural whose farm borders the town of farmer taking over the land since plan and get feedback regarding farming operation to but a new She also asked that a provision industry and each case would be Wingham, noted that if his barn statistics show most lots severed There be more house. However the new be added calling for the reviewed on its own merits, he burned he wouldn't be allowed to on this basis are sold within three concerns. will meetings with council and people residence would remain art. of P municipal council to motif all pa y said. rebuild on the same site. years. who have objections before the farm and no new deed would landowners within 1,000 feet of He also pointed out that explained the Mr. Penfold ex P Earlier in the meeting Mrs. g "loss Buy your home, life, boat, and auto council eventually adopts the be issued for it. any applications for severance or viability is primarily a concern in restricted zoning arises from the Hill blasted the plan as of insurance from a friend plan as a local bylaw. It also provides that all farm zoning change. the creation of severances and separation distances prescribed freedom" and recommended the He also pointed out it is not a operations and buildings should However she said the plan does P new holdings and not in terms of g in the Agricultural Code of township should p "just stop it". case of implementing policies comply with the Agricultural P y g reflect most of the thoughts and what exists now. The plan can't Practice. It shows where an She said people aren't being where none have existed in the Code of Practice in minimum concerns expressed at the public be made retroactive, he said; agricultural zone comes under allowed to live in peace when The Co-Operatorspast. Since 1971 the township has separation distances, resulting in meetings and complimented nothing says that what exists now the influence of an urban area they have to ask someone what been regulated by the county a restricted agriculture zone council on the time and effort it can't continue. and is primarily a warning to P Y g they can or can't do with their plan and the secondary plan is farmers of areas in which the code might restrict livestock g property. She also complained that she your credit union sponsored simply a local amendment to that plan. �- MRS. WILLIAM SOTHERN operations, he said. can't sell her five lots in Lower insurance company Once the township council On other questions, he Town for a fair price because of adopts the secondary plan its responded to a concern ex- flooding problems and this policies regarding such matters become Notes rFordwich pressed by Helen Underwood by noting the plan does propose prompted a lenthy discussion on the pros and cons of rerouting, as severances will operational, he said, but the plan restrictions on Ontario Hydro or deepening or widening the still requires approval from the other utilities planning corridors Maitland River. county council and the housing Best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. visited with Mrs. Crosby are on a bus trip to Agawa through the township. However Mr. Eadie closed the meeting minister, a process that could Bal Brears who celebrated their Sotheran over the weekend and Canyon this week. he added that this section of the by thanking everyone for at - take up to I % years. 50th wedding anniversary on along with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Mr. and Mrs. Ellwyn Cherry of plan might well be changed or tending. He promised council is Sunday. Open House was held in Gibson and Mrs. Inez Gibson Glen Allan, Miss Cheryl Cherry chopped by the housing minister trying to come up with something NOT UNCOMPLICATED the Fordwich Community Hall. were guests at a 40th anniversary and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Welsh since Hydro has objected to, the majority of residents. will While noting the plan is a "not Sunday visitors with Mr. and dinner at the Little Inn, Bayfield, of Moorefield visited Sunday with sinner-pequireme�s-`in the -■-� agree with and invited a letter to - ftvpmAuron Credil uncomplicated document", Mr. Mrs. Ted Klaassen were Mr. and honoring Mr. and Mrs. Howard Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Kelley and St en Township secondary r council or the planning depart - Union 357.2311 Penfold said he tried to make it Mrs. Eric Mammen of Raven- Harris. They later attended a attended Fordwich United plan', that matter is now under ment if anyone has further con - as readable as possible. He also wood and Mr. and Mrs. Claus reception at the Harris home in Church anniversary. negotiation. terns. pointed out the plan in its present Schummer, Kitchener. 1 Goderich. George Inglis, James Vittie, form is not ironclad, but is subject to an ongoing process of review and revision by the township. He reviewed the sections of the plan, noting its basic principle is: "to promote the long-term future of agriculture by protecting the land base and promoting the creation of an environment conducive to an integrated agricultural community and economy. This is the most fun- damental principle of the plan - and we one to which the pians goals and policies are directed." h tonna L;f!12 IN, Mrs. Robert Higham and Mrs. Anne North of Cambridge (Galt) visited Thursday with Mrs. Pearl Patterson. Saturday and Sunday guests at the same home were Mrs. Rick Montyro of Tottenham and Bradley Wipp and friend of Cambridge (Galt). Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Bride and Miriam of Don Mills visited over the weekend with Mrs. Harold Doig and with Mr. Doig in Listowel Memorial Hospital. They also called on Mr. and Mrs. wiu►am Hawksbee in Listowel. Mrs. Stan Bride, Palmerston, P e terror 110 it's a new breed -i r- • Out -perform-, any P T O forage harvester • Extra -heavy components thrnughout • All - electric controls are standard • New. low. Compact stylinq • Choice of harvesting heads • So smooth running you hardly can hear it over the tractor • Hitch ths� 3310 tr> your biggest tractor Fox Dsbwq wpm Im wine if you want the most, you want the 3310 Teeswater Farm Equipment Ltd. Teeswater 392-6825 Mr. and Mrs. Austin Stinson attended the Western Fair on Monday of last week, it being their 55th wedding anniversary. Miss Wendy Lukacz of Ed- monton spent several days with Mrs. Ellen Siefert. Tom Mahendory of London spent the weekend at the same home. Visitors Sunday with Mr.and Mrs. Austin Stinson were Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Downey of Harriston, Mr. and Mrs. James Downey and Mr. and Mrs. Ron Nash of Winnipeg. Mr. and Mrs. David Schneider, Mark and Barbara of Kitchener spent the weekend at their home here. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Kelley and Brian of Hanover were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Kelley. Members of the Fordwich Women's Institute and their families attended the 60th an- niversary celebration of Wroxeter WI in the Wroxeter Community Hall on Wednesday night. Mr. and Mrs. Scott Clarkson Tindall McKercher, Alex Graham, Ed Gilmar and Tom Inglis of Howick Branch 307, Royal Canadian Legion, attended a First World War annual veterans' reunion held Saturday at Seaforth. Mr. and Mrs. Doug Wildfang anal Paul of Mississauga were weekend visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Simmons. Mr. and Mrs. Ken Kaye and family of Palmerston visited --.= _:L`:: _ . znr Mrs. Lyle Simmons. Mr. and Mrs. Harper Wood, Mitchell, visited one day last week with Mrs. Isobel Topham. Friends of Mrs. Les Loughran will be sorry to hear she is a patient in Palmerston hospital. Wally Nixon was able to return home Friday from Westminster Hospital, London, where he had been confined several days. Mr. and Mrs. John Leppington Jr. and Mrs. Jack Leppington accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Gerald D'Arcey to London on Sunday where they visited John Leppington in Victoria Hospital. Mrs. Clare Harris h ri S ts U n- it FORDWICH—Mrs. Clare Harris was hostess for the meeting of the evening unit of the United Church Women on Sep- tember 12. She opened the meeting with a poem entitled "Trees" and a hymn was sung, followed by the Lord's Prayer in unison. The worship service was conducted by Mrs. Goosen Winkel and Mrs. Jack Reid. Scripture was fromthe seventh chapter of St. Matthew's Gospel. Following the singing of a hymn, a dory on "School Days" was read by Mrs. Reid. She then led in prayer. The roll call was answered by 17 members and Mr. Fleetham. The minutes of the July meeting were read and approved and Yrs. Wagler gave the treasurer's report. The fall fair project this year is "A Golden Wedding". The Thankoffering meeting will be bold October 14 and the fowl =October 30. Mrs. Fred reQ M will white to the group's meeting foster child this month. Mrs. Ben Gibson and Mrs. Bill Hutchison were in charge of the program, the topic of which was "Christian Women". Several members read stories of women who have different kinds of work, witnessing to their Christian faith in homes, churches and schools. The program closed with a poem, "Fall Housecleaning", and prayer by Mrs. Hutchison. Mrs. Jim Timperley read a short story, "The Farmer". Mrs. Ben Gibson thanked the ladies for serving at her daughter's wedding and Mrs. Frieda D'Arcey thanked her fellow members for helping with lunch after her husband's funeral, as well as their ex- pressions of sympathy. The meeting closed with prayer by Mr. Fleethain and lunch was served by Mrs. Gerald D'Arcey and the hostess. The next meeting will be held October 10 at Yrs. Bill Lockie's home. Co-operation among Co -Ops. Located in the Credit Union Building. 8 Alfred St., [corner of Josephine St.] Wingham, Ont. he Decks The Co-operators 357-3739 John Cullen,, Chev 0 -Ids We, must move these used cars to make way for the 1980 Trade ins. 1976 Pontiac 1978 Ford T Bird 4 door, 8 cylinder, automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, radio, amond Jubilee, luxury interior, air 61,000 miles. Lic. # KHR 033. iditioning, power seats, door locks, Was $2499 Now Only $2399 cruise control, tilt wheel, loaded, 17,000 miles. Lic. # MYV 596. 1.975 Dodge Monaco A REAL SHARP ONE 4 door, 8 cylinder, automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, radio, 67,000 miles. Lic. # KCX 505. 8299 Now Only $7999 Was $2599 Now Only $2299 1977 Chev Cheyenne 8 cylinder, automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, sliding rear window, tilt wheel, locally owned, 24,000 miles. Lit. # V24 559. Was .%AR99 Only $4799 Two 1974 Cadillacs Coupe de Villes All the standard Caddy features. Plus all the true Cadillac luxury features. Asking $3499, but make us an Offer. 1977 Olds 88 Royale 4 door, 8 cylinder, automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, stereo. Lic. # LMA 870. Was $5099 Now Only $4799 1976 Chev Impala 4 door, 8 cylinder, automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, radio, 51,000 miles. Lic. # KDX 157, real clean. 1974 Olds 88 Convertible 8 cylinder, automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, clean. Don't miss it. Was $4299 Now Only $4199 1978 Ford F 150 8 cylinder, automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, sliding rear window, 13,000 miles. Lic. # V26 026. Was $5299 Now Only $4999 IOTA r'`s;Ines 4 door, 8 cylinder, automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, radio, 56,000 miles. Lic. # HZY 392. Was $2399 Now Only $2299 1978 GMC '/z Ton 6 cylinder, automatic transmission, power steering, 22,000 miles. Lic. # V26 181. Real clean. Was $3499 Now Only $3399 Was $5099 Now Only $4899 John u en Chev Olds "The People Pleasers" Wingham 357-2323 r..,.. �,.� .� .. . . is ... . .�iM,w✓,w...-w.r,rr' ! -- _ _ �.. . rcf�f.:`-'-,..-,z Y--- — — -