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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1990-04-18, Page 15THE HURON EXPOSITOR,; APRIL 18, 190, Tile- ower 0 you'llLove .. for Years nen Q m .41 LET'S HEAR IT FOR THE GOOD GUYI - Two enthusiastic audience members cheer on Robin Hood during Seaforth Public School's dress rehearsal. Elliott photo. .R#same. 3. ‘4, .0 .. ,:.: TRIPPING THE LIGHT FANTASTIC, Little John (Chad Lamont) and Friar Tuck (Jen- nifer Siemon) mock Robin and Maid Marion with a romantic waltz in Seaforth Public School's 'Robin Hood'. Elliott photo. Huron's Ag Specialist retires after BY PAUL RUDAN CLINTON - The rural offices are often referred to as a "storefront" for the On- t rio Ministry of Agriculture and Food At these offices, farmers are able to seek advise or information from agriculture specialists, or they can ex- change new ideas and practices. For the last 22 years, Don Pullen has tended Huron County's OMAF storefront in Clinton. At the end of March, the 52 -year-old Hallett Township resident will step down from his post as Huron County's Agriculture Representative. Mr. Pullen's reason for leaving is his decision to take advantage•of the OMAF early-retirement plan, instead of waiting for normal retire- ment age. Mr. Pullen is well known throughout the county for his commitment to the bet- terment of agriculture, his easy going and modest personality, and he is easy to pick out at large meetings by his red hair and beard. "1 would like to leave with everything in good shape and when I'm feeling good," Mr. Pullen observed. He isn't saying what his future plans are, although he hints that he has receiv- ed a number of interesting offers since his retirement announcement in February. He and his wife Florence own a farm and they have two sons, David and Michael. Raised on a Perth County beef, hog and sheep farm, Mr. Pullen was active in the area 441 Clubs and Junior Farmers. In 1958, he received an Associate Diploma in agriculture from O.A.C. and in 1963, he earned a B.S.A. in animal husbandry from the University of Toron- to. With experience as a summer assis- tant Ag Rep in Perth, Wellington and Dufferin, Mr. Pullen became an assistant Ag Rep in Huron in 1963. He was later promoted to associate Ag Rep, and in 1968, he became Huron's Agriculture Representative. "This is the last bastion of pure agriculture in Ontario. It's a great area because it is so rural," Mr. Pullen stated. He is proud that Huron is one of the provincial leaders in the utilization of programs such as Beginning Farmer Assistance Program, Farm Start, Red Meat III, land stewardship programs and conservation practises. He attributes the county's success in agriculture to the strong leadership among farm organiza- tions and the support agriculture receives from municipal and county government. He describes the people who work for the betterment of agriculture as, "en- thusiastic and energetic workers." Also, Mr. Pullen praises Centralia College for their programs and research. 22 years As Ag Rep, Mr. Pullen helps develop and promote agriculture programs in cooperation with county organization leaders and OMAF personnel. He gives advise and information to farm families regarding farm business management and he keeps up to date on research and other farm related items. "I. think about development by evolu- tion, rather than revolution. It seems to work much better if it evolves over time, not overnight," Mr. Pullen said. He acknowledges there are serious con- cerns facing agriculture, such as pricing and marketing systems, but he is op- timistic and confident the people in the industry can solve the problems. "We will still have some control over our destiny. (There are people) with great ingenuity and a lot of ability," he pointed out. Aln.A of than 11.1MMM49" in-h011Se prnhlems is the lack of space in the Clinton office. Mr. Pullen advises his replacement to "wait and see" if another proposal comes up for a new office or location. I've seen four different scenarios (for a new office) over the last 12 years, Mr. Pullen said with a smile. According to Mr. Pullen, the OMAF staff are a big reason for his success at his position as Ag Rep. He believes a low key approach,and encouraging the spirit of cooperation are the right attributes for a good manager. During his 22 years as Ag Rep, Mr. Pullen tried not to be deskbound. He prefers to get out and meet and speak with the farmers, for whom he is working. lot,""If ou're t involved ou can miss a he notes.o "Up and down the conces- sion roads is where the action is." Mr. Pullen was the first recipient of the Distinguished Extension Worker Award, in 1982, and in 1984, he received the Huron County Federation of Agriculture Award for Outstanding Con- tributions to Agriculture. "As far as 1 know, I have a lot of friends out there and will continue to have for a number of years," Mr. Pullen said. Headded that he will always be grateful for the opportunity to serve Huron's agriculture community. Dennis Martin will be the acting Agriculture Representative until someone is appointed. "easy to start *exclusive 5 -speed transmission for self-propelled con- venience e30 day money back guarantee Brian McBurney 335-3761 Tom Pollard 523-4310 Henry Wintrrs 235-1108MIEN N04h171g Runs Num Like a Beet ' l Lawn & Garden EXETER eLTTN NW! NO 4,N, CENTRE (A Division of Huron Tractor) (5 ,9) °]Q•1) U • HWY NO. a. N'. --. - nlfr s1Tc7U A new fib.•:.. ®`�1M spirit of giving A national program to encourage giving and volunteering Town of Seaforth EASTER AT ST JAMES SCHOOL - Children from Mrs. Denys Grade three class (left to right), Steve Phillips, Melissa Etue, Tim Devereaux, Crista Vanden Hoven and Lorraine Blake, display the easter baskets and eggs they made. Oxford photo. Con ratulations o he EASTER OLOURING CONTEST WINNERS NO STONE UNTURNED Mike Cooper hunted feverishly for the final egg dur- ing Saturday morning's Great Easter Egg Hunt in Victoria Park. Who knows what he found in here, but we hope he didn't eat it...Elliott photo. Elston to speak on car insurance The Honourable Murray Elston, .he Minister of Financial Institutions and the Chairman of the Management Board of Cabinet, will be in Clinton on April 28 to speak on Ontario's new no-fault car in- surance bill. Mr. Elston, who is a native of Huron County, and now represents the riding of Bruce in the Ontario Legislature, will be the guest speaker at the annual meeting of the Huron Provincial Liberal Riding Association when they meet at the Clinton Legion to elect a new executive. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. with supper. The new car insurance bill, which has been stalled on its journey through the On- tario Legislature by the NDP, will keep in check substantial increases in car in- surance premiums, says Mr. Elston, while guaranteeing immediate financial benefits to those in need, and still ensuring a recourse through the courts for those more seriously injured. "I think we're going in the right direc- tion with this new bill, and I know when people hear Mr. Elston's explanation, it will clear up many misconceptions," said Huron MPP Jack Riddell, who will in- troduce Mr. Elston. A limited number of tickets for the event, at $15 for adults and $5 for students, are available from any municipal chairper- sons, or by phoning 357-1659, 524-7913, 524-7348, 482-3407, and 235-2853. PRE-SCHOOL DARYL NYLAND, R. R. #1 Dublin DAVID VANDER HOVEN, Seaforth KAYLEIGH MacDONALD, Kippen 6-8 YEARS JASON DENYS, Brucefield SARAH AGAR, Seaforth ADAM TALBOT, Varna 942 YEARS MICHAEL VAN BAKEL, Seaforth TONYA BONIFACE, Seaforth MARK UPSHALL, Kippen lic eeting COCERN1 IG A PROPOSE ZON1 !o YLAW AMENDMENT TAKE NOTICE that the council of the Corporation of the TOWN OF SEAFORTH will hold a public meeting on Monday, May 28, 1990 at 7:00 p.m. in the council Chambers, Town Hall to consider a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment under section 34 of the planning Act, 1983. The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment will change the zoning on Part Lot 10, Con. 1, HRS., from 'Highway Commercial (C3)' to 'Highway Commercial -Special (C3-2)'. The C3-2 zoning would permit the establishment of a truck garage and recognize the existing residence and the lot area, depth and yards. The zoning change would also permit the location of the garage with a rear yard of 3 metres; the by-law requires an 8 metre rear yard. Please note the attached map. ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and /or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed zoning by-law. ADOmONAL INFORMATION relating to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is available for inspection between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at the Seaforth Municipal Office during normal business hours. DATED AT THE TOWN OF SEAFORTH THIS 18th DAY OF April, 1990. JAMES CROCKER Clerk, Town of Seaforth P.O. Box 610 Seaforth, Ontario NOK 1 WO (519) 527-0160 By-law -1990 has the following purpose and effect: 1. By-law -1990 changes the zoning on Pt. Lot 10, Con 1 HRS, Pt. 2 & 3 22R1747 in the Town of Seaforth from 'Highway Commercial (C3). to 'Highway Commercial -Special (C3-2)° to permit the establishment of a truck garage and recognize the existing residence; it also recognizes the existing yards, lot area and depth, etc. as they exist on the date that this by-law is passed. In addition, the by- law permits the location of the truck garage with a minimum rear yard dimension of 3 metres which is less than the required 8 metre depth in the by-law. The proposed truck garage is to be located to the south of the existing residence. The garage is proposed to be 36 ft (10.97 m) by a depth 64 fl(19.5 m); the area of the garage is 2304 sq. ft. (214.04 sq. m.) This by-law amends zoning by-law 52-1984., .1 (i I i 11 1 1 1 1 C GEORGE STREET canami 11•1 C4 ar R M 2 r opts I ,IN THANK YOU Thank you to every one of you who entered this year's colouring contest. The,response was terrific. The entries were great. A special thank you to the winners who came to the Easter Egg Hunt on a rainy Saturday to accept their prizes. SCHEDULE 'A' KEY MAP 20 Q )Q TOWN OF SEAFORTH nog 1R 1/ ����" ����" """ ,� %Lml ° reea Zone change to C3-2 (Highway Commercial - Special) from C3 (Highway Commercial). SEE KEY MAP rd 0