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Home My WebLink AboutZurich Citizens News, 1974-12-19, Page 2PAGE 2 ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19. 1974 GUIDES PRESENT PLAY - Members of the Hensall Girl Guides group recently presented a Christmas play. Back, left, Cindy Craine, Laurie Pepper, Jo -Ann Pepper, Dorna Williams, Shelley McLeod, Debbie Reid, Sandra Turner, Karen Shiels, Anna Marie Duffy and Vicki Mann. Front, Lori Flynn, Valerie Baker, Becky Balzer, Sandra Dixon, Vickie Baker, Tammie Turner, Roxanne Lavery and Sandra Nixon. (T,A. photo) Report on development, (continued from page 1) ation of existing policies affect- ing urban development in rural areas. By Mr. Janes' own admission, the document is lengthy and complicated. It will involve some lengthy, intensive study by county councillors and others The report itself sets out one main objective: "To resolve conflicts between competing land uses in a rural area requires the setting of land use priorit- ies just like priorities are set for an urban area. Portions of the urban environment for ex- ample are designated as resid- ential areas. Within these areas the residence has top priority and only supportive or comple- mentary uses are permitted. Other areas are designated industrial with a different set of use restrictions. Cases of conflict are resolve in favor of the priority land use and long range goals." Whether or not Huron County farmers are ready for this type of land use planning in rural areas has yet to be determined. There was some argument at Thursday's meeting which would indicate that while farmers say they want to protect and pres- erve agricultural ]and, they wish to retain the right to make their own decisions about their own property without any plan- ning restrictions to hamper them. Reeve Deb Shewfelt called it being "strangled." He was referring in the first place to the feeling of some urban centres that they are being "strangled" from further growth because of the desire to save prime agriculture land for food production, while in the second place rural dwellers feel 'strangl ed" because urban development is encroaching on prime farm- land. But while the Countryside Planning report brought before the meeting clearly showed that the gringe areas around the five towns would have some farmland slated for urban dev- elopment in the future, the fear was soon expressed by some representatives at the meeting that farmland within that des- ignated fringe area would imm- ediately become more valuable than the same type of farmland outside that fringe area. What are the attitudes of Huron County residents towards the major issues underlying the proposed methodology of land use Planning? Dr. Hawden's study team talked to 400 persons all across the county-- 80 citizens in urban areas, 80 cottagers, 80 farmers in a recreation -type area, 80 fanners adjacent to urban areas, and 80 farmers in strictly rural areas, According to Dr. Hadwen the findings showed that in gen- eral the public is informed about the need for land use planning in rural areas, and is "pretty willing to think about it. "The average Huron County citizen is not mired in the past, " said Dr. Hadwen. "People here are not resistant to change but want it to be consistent with the best of the past." "On the whole people of 1-Iurot County have pretty common agreement about major issues." Dr. Hadwen told the meeting. "On most issues where planning is concerned, you are not going to find really gross differences amongst and between the people of the county." Dr. Hadwen also alluded to a study he has been doing conc- erning the attitudes of Huron County citizens toward munic- ipal government here. "They have enormous confid- ence in municipal government in this area, " he told the meet- ing. He promised to have a more detailed summary of his findings to resent to county council early in the new year. The following are the conclu- sions found by Dr. Hadwen in his study into the attitudes of Huron residents concerning land use planning: "Without repeating the det- ailed analysis contained in the preceding sections, it seems appropriate at this point to sum up some of the major findings of the study; "There was general agree- ment amongst all thetypes of respondents interviewed that agriculture must remain the principal use of rural land in Huron County because of the availability of good productive farmland in the area. The dec- ision to protect agricultural land was thought by most to be one which municipal or possibly county government should make, though present county land use regulations, and government policies in general, were al- ready perceived to be helpful. "Farmers, whether located in primarily agricultural areas, in areas where towns and agricult- ure are adjacent, or in areas (continued on page 12) Hensall WI hold Christmas eeting The Christmas meeting of the Hensall Women's Institute was held Wednesday evening in a beautifully decorated Legion Hall. President Hilda Payne welcomed members and guests « and the meeting opened in the usual form. The roll call was answered by 20 members with "the best Christmas gift I ever received." Secretary Janis Bisback read the minutes of the November meeting. Correspondence con- sisted of a thank -you note from the Home Economist, Jane Penguilley; a letter from Eric Luther announcing that the CNIB canvass had been a success a thank -you note from Hilda Payne. It was requested that leaders and assistants are still needed for the next 4-H club coming up in the spring. Jessie McA11- ister reported for the birthday party held at Huronview in Nov- ember, and also gave a report of the board meeting held in November, and read a letter from Brother Bob in India, bringing the group up to date of the proceedings and happen- ings there. Treasurer Marg Ingram gave the financial report. Program convenor was Grace Peck. Everyone enjoyed a carol sing with Myrtle Sherritt at the piano. Earle Shapter favoured everyone with a vocal solo "Whispering Hope," accompan- ied on the piano by Joyce Pepper. Grace Peck introduced Mrs. Bell, who told everyone about Christmas in Denmark. She showed a decorated Christmas tree and other decorations, and also told about the menu for the Christmas dinner. Grace also introduced Mrs. Tomkins, who owns a Hobby Shop north of Brucefield. She showed and demonstrated punch embroidery, and also showed different other designs to make up for Christ- mas. Courtesy remarks were given by Elsie Carlile. Sara Simpson gave the duties of the district director. A penny sale. was enjoyed at the conclusion of the meeting and the hostesses, Vera Brintnell and Nellie Riley and their assistants served a tasty Christmas lunch. A large number of neighbours and friends assembled in the school room of Carmel Presbyt- erian Church recently in honor of Beth Troyer of Sarnia, • bride -elect of thi, month. The room was beautifully decorated for the occasion. The program was arranged by Mrs. Bert Thompson and Beatrice and Sylvia Bell and Mrs. Robert Taylor. Beatrice Thompson presided for the following numbers; a quartette by the Pepper sisters, Brenda, Marilyn, Laurie and Jo-ann, with Brenda accompanying on the piano; a reading "How to Cook a Husband" by Mrs. Robert Taylor; piano solos by Donna Taylor; reading'by Sylv- ia Bell; guitar selections by Kathy Love; musical number by the Pepper sisters. Contests were enjoyed and followed by carol singing. The address to the bride -elect was read by Sylvia Bell and the bride was presented with many miscellaneous gifts, for which she expressed sincere thanks. BALL MACAUL ET ED Y CLobSe ED DECEMBER 25, 26, 27 & 30 Open December 28, Morning Open December 31, AU Day Greet your guests with the traditional favourite fo, holiday festivities. Order your supply of rich, wholesome, ready -to -serve eggnog. NOTICE No Milk Delivery On Boxing Day December 26 HURONDALE DAIRY Hensel)