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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1972 ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS
PAGE 13
Wreaths Got
Pagan Start
During this holiday season,
a wide variety •of colorful
wreaths deck the doorways
of homes in this community.
The use of wreaths at holi-
day•time stems from the cus-
toms of Advent season — the
four Sundays before Christ-
mas. Traditionally, Advent
wreaths are made of ever-
greens, trimmed with rib-
bons, and hold four candles
to be lit during the Sundays
of Advent.
The wreath, which has no
beginning or end, represents
eternity, and the evergreens
symbolize growth and life,
according to the editors of
the New Book of Knowledge.
Like many other Christian
holiday customs, the Advent
wreath originated in pagan
ceremonies.
During the dark days of
the winter solstice, the sun -
worshippers of northern Eu-
rope sought to please their
absent god, the sun, and per-
suade him to return, by using
a wheel trimmed with green-
ery.
The wreath was made of
an actual wheel, taken from
a cart and wrapped in greens.
Lights, too, were added.
Another look at Huron plan
(by Shirley J. Keller)
The county's Official Plan
has had yet another review by
county council and members
were concerned enough about
some new segment proposed by
the provincial government to
refer the whole matter back to
the planning committee for
another look.
The portion on mobile homes
within the county was one which
caused the most concern among
the councillors. It was termed
"too restrictive" in that it stated
that mobile hones or house
trailers would "only be permit-
ted as semi-permanent or perm-
anent dwelling units provided
they are located in a property
planned trailer park, which in
turn, shall only be permitted
by an amendment to the restrict-
ed area (zoning) bylaw implem-
enting the municipality's second-
ary plan."
The debate which began Thurso
day continued into Friday and
produced plenty of hot debate.
Anson McKinley of Stanley
Township claimed the section
prevented trailers in agricultural
areas even though the persons
residing in the trailers were
"agriculturally oriented."
"We must have some control
THE SHEPHERDS ARE TOLD
OF A SAVIOR LUKE 2 :8-17
From
THE LIVING BIBLE
"That night some shepherds were in the fields out-
side the village guarding their flocks of sheep. Sud-
denly an angel appeared among them, and the land-
scape shone bright with the glory of the Lord. They
were badly frightened, but the angel reassured them.
"Don't be afraid !" he said. "I bring you the most
joyful news ever announced, and it is for everyone!
The Savior—yes, the Messiah, the Lord—has been
born tonight in Bethlehem! Ilow will you recognize
him? You'll find a baby wrapped in a blanket lying
in a manger!"
Suddenly, the angel was joined by a vast host of
others—the armies of heaven—praising God :
"Glory to God in the highest heaven," they sang,
"and peace on earth for all those pleasing him."
When this great army of , angels had returned again
to heaven, the shepherds said to each other, "Come
on! Let's go to Bethlehem! Let's see this wonderful
thing that has happened, which the Lord has told
us about."
They ran to the village u:i found their way to Mary
and Joseph. And there was the baby, lying in the
manger. The shepherds told everyone what had hap-
pened and what the angel had said to them about
this child.
but certainly not the rigidity
that is built into this, " stated
McKinley.
Charles Thomas, reeve of
Grey, said the county was end-
eavoring to "lump us all togeth-
er." He complained that rural
municipalities which were in
agreement with trailers locat-
ing within their boundaries in
certain locations, would be
prevented from allowing this.
"The urban municipalities
have secondary plans, " said
Thomas. "That's where the
regulations should be. When you
put it in the overall county plan
you are lumping us all togeth-
er. "
Several members of council,
including Warden Elmer Hayt-
er, felt the control was still
with the local municipalities
through the zoning bylaws.
Other members, however, said
no zoning bylaws would be
approved that were in conflict
with the Official Plan
Some members of council
argued that the policy was not
too restrictive when viewed on
" a broader scale." Reeve Paul
Carroll., of Goderich said the
control was needed since there
could be five or 10 years bet-
ween the Official Plan and the
approval of secondary plans
throughout the county.
"I hope UDIRA will look into
this, " said McKinley. "I don't
think the policy should be so
rigid right off the bat. This is
not what was presented to this
county."
Reeve Carroll said some
members of council were not
talking land use, but rather
assessment. He said it was
important to find a balance
from both the urban and rural
points of view.
Carroll noted that the urban
centres were concerned about
increased urban -like develop-
ment in rural areas because it
meant that an increased number
of people residing in the country
and paying taxes to rural munic-
ipalities were using the services
usually provided only by urban
municipalities such as arenas,
swimming pools, etc.
He was reminded by Warden
Hayter that rural dwellers also
spend their money in the urban
centres.
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We greet Christmas joyfully, with good-
will to all ... and we greet you warmly,
with our wishes that health, happiness
and good cheer may be yours.
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