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Times Advocate, 1993-08-11, Page 9Grand Bend dancers joining Toronto Jubilee By Catherine O'Brien T -A staff GRAND BEND - It still seems unbelievable to Helen Stewart and Pred Stricken, but on Monday they will be dancing in front of a huge aludience at Roy Thomson Hall. "'Every once in .a while I realize what we're about to do ...I think of about what we have gotten our- selves into," said Stewart. The dance partners auditioned in June to be part of the Fifth Anni- versary Royal Bank Seniors' Jubi- lee Concerts held in Toronto. It is one of the largest showcases of seniors entertainment in Canada with some 800 performers from around Ontario. 'The pair had never heard of this concert before, but a friend told them about it and urged them to send a video tape of their dance routine to the organizers. They did. "We sort of forgot about it after tdlat," raid Stewart. The dancers Vwereltorsy preparing for a concert aal}st:B and Cove Estates was put- Ag'on. . '!Then'abe next thing we knew, we i ceive a phone call asking us to' be in London in less than 24 hours furan audition," ' Since they had ,little time to pre - Imre before the audition, they didn't 'think it went that well. "But they really liked the jive number we did," said Struckett. "They were impressed by the amount of energy we put into it." And the four minute routine is adefinitely filled with a lot energy **at gets audience members clap - g and cheering. "We don't notice how much ener- ;y it takes while we are out there Times -Advocate, August 11,1993 Plage 9 Osu use drops, coma troll EXETER - In an effort to keep tabs on the success of failure of the new waste management program, town council is being kept up to date on the tipping fees being paid at the town dumpsite. Receipts for the month of July, some $13,599, revealed that a con- siderable amount of money was be- ing spent to dump material there, even with the new higher tipping fees. The report noted that two compa- nies have made deposits in advance of dumping, totalling $12,000, so they can have a sort of line of credit at the dump. Monday morning, works superin- tendent Glenn Kells confirmed that r _ ._x•..•.14,.._ _ _ IINDOORSCAFFOLDING NEW RENTAL eworitoutaidStewart.—� . Stewart who is 64 and Struckett, 70 have been dancing all their.,, lives, but only got together as dance partners four years ago. And since word has spread about their upcoming performance in To- ronto, they have received more in- vitations to be feature dancers at so- cial functions. They have spent the last .three weeks preparing their jive routine. The pair practice at least two hours a day refining the steps. 1We also added a few extra -moves to make it more interesting," Stewart said. "But acting as choreographer is difficult when your not a profes- sional." The couple will be performing on the first day of the four day event. It is estimated there will be some 80.acts consisting of dance, music, comedy and skits. Although there are some nervous jitters, the couple are looking for- ward to the upcoming event. "We know we will have our own rooting section," Stewart said. Two bus loads of friends from ,the area are heading to the concert in addition to family and friends from London and Toronto. "The great thing about this is that it proves anything is possible at any age," said Struckett. He said he hopes people attend- ing the concert will be inspired by the abilities of the seniors perform- ing. "I hope people will see this con- cert and be motivated to reach for goals and not let age be a barrier, he said. Helen Stewart and Fred Struckett will be jiving at Roy Thom- son Hall in Toronto on Monday. 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CLIC MEETING AFFECTING THE TOWNSHIP OF STEPHEN '4%1FO DETERMINE THE NEED FOR REViSiOiVSTD THE STEPHEN TOWNSHIP SECONDARY PLAN • TO CONSIDER A PROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the County of Huron and the Council of the Cor- poration of the Township of Stephen will hold a public meeting on Monday, September 13, 1993 at 7:30 p.m. in the Dashwood Community Centre, Dashwood. At the public meeting commencing at 7:30 p.m., the following will be considered: , 1. To allow the public to comment on the need for revisions of the Secondary Plan for the Town- ship of Stephen under Section'26 of the Planning act, RSO, 1990. The Planning Act requires that municipalities provide the public with the opportunity through a special meeting of Council to com- ment on the need for revisions to the Secondary Plan. This meeting is an opportunity for persons with con ors esteud.cbanged to make their thoughts known to Council. ` lip2�fo el� rapDsiri ie1' lan arrilll'st it`i>>li'id!t! ort".i7"rtlfthe PlartningAct,"RSO. 1990. The proposed plan amendment will update the existing Secondary Plan and includes the fol-: lowing: • update the plan by adding and revising references to the Planning Act; • update the plan by identifying minor wording changes and technical information; • add sewage disposal policies regarding how development will occur on private septic systems: - the mynicipality will monitor development related to the continued use of private septic systems - new development will be considered where the number of vacant developable lots do not exceed a 10 year supply - new developments shall demonstrate the impacts on ground and surface water - limited infill development will be permitted within existing developed areas subject to approval of the Huron County Health Unit - communal sewage systems for plans of subdivision will only be permitted based on assessment of the impacts to the municipality - residential parks will be serviced by communal sewage systems - in urban designated hamlets where there are fewer than 20 vacant developable lots for develop- ment new plans of subdivision may be considered subject to criteria; • a development agreement which addresses issues of servicing may be required as a condition of severance or plan of subdivision; • add provisions under Section 36 of the Planning Act, allowing Council to use Holding Zone provi- sions. • add provision under Section 38 of the Planning Act, allowing Council to authorize Temporary Use By-laws; • Schedule E Crediton has been revised to include flood/1m mapping illustrating the 1:100 year and regional floodline on the lands surrounding the Ausae River to demonstrate where develop- ment can occur; . • Schedule J Huron Park has been amended by redesigneting some lands from open space to rest. dential; . • Schedule -K Exeter Area is added; . , V • Secondary Plan Schedule's including: Township of Stephen, Dashwood, Centralia, Crediton, Ship- ka, Mount Carmel, Greenway and Corbett have been repealed and replaced - these areas have been redesignated urban with accompanying policies; • Land Use Darianation ethartaes: Agriculture - by-laws may bessed to regulate the construction of livestock buildings, considering both the number of animas and the area available fo, the disposal of manure - severance policies having the effect of di ' i farms holdings which support large intensive live- stock operations into smaller parcels willbe subject to certain criteria ' - severance policies to permit surplus residences subject to certain criteria - development to occur in compliance with the Flood Plain Planning and Wetlands Policy Statement of the Provincial Government - Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority re4ulations pertain to lands adjacent to water courses Winn - development standards revised whereby lot size wll be determined by the suitability of the soils for sewage disposal, all development be connected to the municipal water supply system. lots serviced by septic systems obtain approval from the Huron County Health Unit and public roads be developed to municipal standards - previou ands designated residential, commercial, institutional, industrial and open space are . now urb:' . , •': It in the cases of Dashwood (whereby the lands designated agriculture arc now restricted - : uiture) and Crediton (whereby there 'is now flood line areas limiting where develop- ment can occur) - change of land upas. will now require an amendment to the Zoning By-law instead of plan amendment - section regarding Green Forest Estates • Residential and Open Space area is deleted - change o land use designated urban in the Exeter area, hamlets and villages will occur by rezoning 3. The proposed official plan amendment applies to all lands within the Township of Stephen ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed official plan amendment. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION including copies of the proposed plan amendment is available et the Huron County Planning and Development Department (519-524-2188) or at the Township of Ste- phen Muricipal Office (519-234-6331). DATED Al THE COUNTY OF HURON THIS 4TH DAY OF AUGUST, 19 J.A. Murray, Clerk Administrator Larry BrowClerk County of Huron Township o Stephen Court House, the Square Box 100, Crediton Goderich, Ontario NOM IMO N7A 1M2 (234-6331) (5242188 Planning Department