Times Advocate, 1997-09-10, Page 90
Windy fun
Blowing bubbles. Cheryl Macintosh, 7, blows some bub-
bles at Thames Road-Elimville United Church's Carnival bn
Sunday. Children were treated to games and fun including a
cardboard castlewhile the adults enjoyed'socializing and,a
barbecue.
COMMLJ
ITY
Tines -Advocate, September 10, 1997
Page 9
Lively public meeting in Zurich
Nearly 100 people attended a meeting to discuss
solutions to Lake Huron water pollution
ZURICH - After months of claims and coun-
terclaims, people concerned about the impact
of agriculture on Lake Huron held an open dis-
cussion at a puhlic meeting in Zurich on Sat-
urday morning.
The two-hour meeting included presenta-
tions from St. Joseph resident Joe Gleason and
Huron Pork Producers! spokesperson Jody
Durand.. Questions, answers, accusations and
rebuttals from the presenters and audience
made the morning a lively event for the nearly
100 people in attendance.
"The goal is the same," Glea.or, •aid of his
crusade and of the pork pro;lu.. 1 concerns.
"Let's have a clean environment."
Durand said he was at the meeting because
he is also concerned about the lake but added
the "cottagers versus farmers" conflict wasn't
helping to cleanup the lake. •
"The NIMBY (Not In My Back Yard) at-
titude is the problem here," Durand com-
mented. "Admit you are part of the problem
and become part of the solution. -
He said he isn't concerned so much with
what this or that group is doing, but with what
each individual docs to better the environment.
He described his flight with Gleason over
Huron County and seeing the situation with a
new perspective. •
.'When you fly overhead (you sec) we aren't
that far apart. No-one here is innocent...please
take home that message."'
Gleason apologized for zeroing in on the
pork producers only.
"1 don't blame just the hog industry," he
said but emphasized he wants to avoid the sit-
uation in North Carolina when it comes to pol-
lution from hog operations.
Gleason provided many statistics from stud-
ies across North America with most of his in-
formation coming from Internet websites.
Municipal and private sewage treatment sys-
tems have also been labelled as sources of wa-
ter pollution. Many farmers would like to see
cottage owners ensure their septic systems arc
not polluting the lake before they point fingers
at farmers.
Gleason questioned himself: "Why not go
after septic (systems) and municipal (sewage
systems)?"
' He said' he is addressing those concerns,
however, "Regulations alone won't do it. Peer
pressure and puhlic support of protecting the
environment must come about." •
"I have learned we have a far bigger prob-
lem than when I first started (investigating
it)." he explained.
"(An environmental clean-up) is expensive
but not as expensive as.people are led to be-
lieve," Gleason said and compared the costs to
falling property values, difficulty in selling
homes and the end of tourism in Huron
County if the situation isn't fixed.
"It's. far more expensive not to have a clean
environment."•
While wanting to get on with solving the
problems right away, there is some support for
a study to determine exact sources of pollu-
tion. A sampling technology is available to
identify ,whether the pollution source is hu-
man, swine, cattle etc. -
Durand said pork producers agree "in prin-
ciple" that a study should be done, 1 they
want more partners to come on board tie
costs can be shared and a more co mpre
study undertaken.
Another issue is the amount of tor pol-
luting.
"The fines from the MOE (Ministry of the
Environment and. Energy) are just not
enough," said Durand, adding "I don't share
Joe's pessimism that the problem is hard to
fix."
Gleason presented two model bylaws he
would like municipal councils to approve.
Both place the onus on the people creating the
problem. -
The first bylaw is a $1,000 -a -year "environ-
mental tax" for landowners that 'don't have a
certificate stating their septic tank is func-
tioning properly.
The second bylaw would require farmers to
pay a $1,000-a=year environmental tax unless
they have their farm practices reviewed and
certified to be 'environmentally proper.
Future endeavors include lobby groups for
Hay, Stephen and Stanley Townships and the
Town of Bosanquet.
Varna's Stan Lee Club begins fall season.
By Joan Beierling
Verna correspondent
Saskatchewan quilts featured'
at Lambton Musuem
'GRAND BEND - The September
schedule at the Lamhton Heritage
Museum features return of last
year's successful Quilts Across
Canada theme. with an special fo-
cus on. the quilts of Saskatchewan.
The large annual show hangs from
September I?,to 2l, 10 to 5 p.m.
The Quilts Across Canada show
includes examples of contemporary'
quilting, created by Saskatchewan
quilters, as well as quilts that re-
flect the fabric of traditions of that
Province. One piece by quilting art-
ist Susan Andrews Grace was pub-
lished in the hook 'Quiltworks
Across Canada', by Gail Hunt.
A heritage theme exhibit will
show decorative textiles from the
Ukrainian Museum of Canada. in
Saskatoon: Their unique and color-
ful textile collections include two
traditional men's shins, a ritual
towel, cushion covers, luncheon
cloths and other embroidery sam-
ples that show the art of embroid-
ery at its best. .
Although Ukrainian peoples have
changed their mode of dress dra-
matically over the past century.'
they have managed to keep alive
their love of embroidery by deco-
rating utilitarian household textiles
and other articles.
In-depth videos. 'Sunspirit Sas-
katchewan' and 'The Heart of Can-
ada's , Old Northwest' will be
VARNA - The Stan Lee Club
met at the Complex on September 3
at 6 p.m. with a potluck, supper.
Thirty-two were present with one
new member and -two guests. Bill
and Audrey Simpson of 'Kitchener.
After a delicious supper a meeting
was held and euchre followed.
Prizes going to high green Bill
Pepper low greets Bruce Keys.
high white Bertha Taylor and lovv
white was Leona McBride.
Septeniher 24 a bus trip is being
planned with Holmesville, to hear
1 Dave Hoy in London along with a
supper. The cost is 536 per person.
Call Blanche Murray in Clinton at
482-5340 if interested. The next
meeting of the Stan Lee Club will
he, October 1 at 8 p.m. at the
Complex.
The Stanley Township Baseball
Windup 'Fun Day' is scheduled for
this Sunday. The schedule of games
to he played vs. the parents is as
follows: North diamond - 11:30
shown) continuously_ Local interest
in quilting will he represented by'
the work of the North Lampton
Quitters, as they produce a quilted
hedcovering.
As yvith other' years, the quilt
show offers those handy with a nee-
dle Uterchaitce. •to, . ;oµ4 their work
in competition. This year's block
contest will show the log cabin
patch, using Contrasting rectangular
pieces of light and dark fabrics,
built around a red central square.
Other categories allow families to
show their favorite heirloom quilt,
or to 'enter into open competition
any, hand -stitched quilt of any pat-
tern. •
Over 100 quilts are hung for the
show, and typically half of those
will be offered for sale. When crib -
sized quitters are added into the
count. there will he over 100 sale
quilts offer,ed, at very competitive
prices. Light lunches and home
baking are available' in the tea
room.
The Lambton Heritage Museum
is situated on Highway 21. across
from Pinery Provincial Park. For
more information, contact the mu-
seum at 24372600, or call Sarnia-
Lambton Tourism for details, at
336-3232, or toll free 1-800-265-
0316. Regular museum. admission
rates apply.
Summer events at Craigwiel
AILSA CRAIG - What an inter-
esting summer at Kecnagers at the
Craigwiel Day Care Centre are hav-
ing!'Several picnics were held. One
warm day the residents went to
Ruth Smith's house and had a love-
ly picnic on the patio. Another day,
we were entertained A.
by Norma '
Doughty at Carlisle.
This summer. as last. Bruce and
Gwcn Coutler entertained at their
home. It was difficult to say which
of the features the residents en-
joyed the most - the delicious meal.
the enjoyable music. the lovely set-
ting, the dear.great grandchildren or
watching Mary's face glow with
pride and joy!,
The centre has been entertained
by people like David and Elda
Moulden and Sharon Devree. Ted
and June Reeves, Max and the
Townlines and the VanderHcides.
Beforc the weather turned warm,
a few armchair tours were held.
Evelyn McNaughton showed a vid-
eo on Southeast Asia, England and
the story of the Secret Garden.
In July Rika Beutc got a nice sur-
prise when her children and spous-
es came with birthday cake and
gifts to celebrate their mother's
birthday at the Day Centre.
Sandy Potter gave another dem-
onstration of microwaving cooking.
She will be returning again in the
fall with other menu ideas for ini-
crowave cooking.
Two days this summer, Athletic
Events Days were held.
The Centre is always on the look-
out for new crafts. The Flower
Pounder Craft tried recently got
just about everyone involved. Even
the summer student Ryan Moon
was banging away!
a.m. Midget boys; 12:30 Bantam
Girls; 1:30 Pee Wee Girls,' 2:30
Squirt Girls; 3:30. Mite Girls; 4:30
Tyke -1; 4:30 T=Ball;
South diamond - 11:30 a.m. Slo
Pitch; 1:30 Pee wee Boys; 2:30
. Squirt Boys; 3:30 Mite Boys; 4:30_
Tyke II. -
There will be a potluck supper at
6 p.m., followed with a pickup hall
game., Contact your coach if you
have any questions.
On September 7'a combined
'Varna -Goshen worship service was
held in Varna and will be in Varna
on September 14. Rev. Tracy Crick
lit .a candle in memory of Princess
Diana and Mother Teresa.
A workshop on "The Small
Church" will be held September
19-20. This workshop will focus on
the "unique opportunities and joys
to he found in small churches."
Anyone interested can call Tracy
Crick'for More information.
• A Camp Appreciation Day will
he held September 14 at Camp
Menesctung. Call Carol Simons for
more information.
Hensall Council puts brakes
on restructuring plan
HENSALL -. While other municipalities arc either deferring or accept-
ing the draft restructuring proposal for the Villages of Hensall, Bayfield
and Zurich as well as the Townships of Tuckersmith, Stanley and Hay,
Hensall Council passed a different motion:
Hensall's motion read that it is "not agreeable to proceed with the pro-
posal as presented at this time."
Councillor Reaburn proposed a'full councils meeting to review the draft
proposal.
"I think we need to get together and discuss the whole thing," Reaburn
stated.
CORRECTION
NOTICE
We wish to draw your attention to the
following in our current '2 Week
Anniversary Sale" flyer.
Page 28 NMD90 copper wiring. 52-
9904-2. Copy reads: 27.99. after $3
mail -in rebate $24.99. Should read:
28.99, after $3 mail -in rebatc'525.99.
Page 45: The following items are
NOT Mastercraft: 7 1/2" handsaw.
55-6725-0. Item 6. 37" wood lathe.
55-4507-2. Item 7. 8 -piece chisel set.
55-2008-2. 4 x 36" belt and disc
sander, 55-3550-2. Items 3 & 4.
Goggles, 55-0013-0/0016-4. Copy
reads: Reg. 2.99-4.29, Sale 1.49-2.14.
Should read: Reg. 3.29-4.29. Sale
1.64-2.14. Assorted blades, 55-0816x.
Copy reads: Reg. 9.99-14.99, Sale
6.99-10.49, Save 30%. Should read:
Sale 5.79-11.19. Page 46: 4" grinding
wheels, 54-7414x. Copy reads: 2.79,
Should read: 2.79-3.00.
We sincerely reprint any Inconvenience
we may have caused you.
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The East Huron U.C.W. arc hav-
ing a Rally "Music to Live By".
Guest speaker will be Dorothy
Chapman, accompanied by Mary
Moffat, at Walton United Church
on September 15. Registration and
a hook display will begin at 7 p.m._
and the meeting will follow at, 7:30
p.m.
•The "Five Alive" committee
invites everyone to "Guess Who's
Coming to Dinner" on November
8.
It's not too late to sign up to be a
Sunday School teacher or helper.
Just ope Sunday a month would be
a help. Speak to Tracy Crick or Joe
Laurie if you're .interested.
Sunday School has started again
and two tables are missing from the
church. If anyone knows where
they are and can return them so the
Sunday School can use them, it
would be appreciated.
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TOWN OF EXETER -
Class Environmental Assessment
Thames Road Storm Sewer
Notice of Completion
The Town of Exeter is planning to extend the storm sewer
collection system along Thames Road east (Hwy. 83) from
approximately Rosemount Avenue east to the Town east
limits. The sewer will be installed in' an easement along the
north side of the road and will connect to the existing storm
sewer system at Rosemount Avenue. This will provide for •
improved drainage for properties along the north side of
Thames Road.
This project is being planned under Schedule B of the Class
Environmental Assessment for Municipal Water and
Wastewater Projects, June 1993. Schedule B projects; are
approved subject to a screening process that involves
consultation with the public, affected property owners and
government review agencies. The screening process has been
completed and no environmental impacts were identified.
Subject to comments received as a result of this Notice, the
Town intends to proceed with the design and construction of
this project.
For further information on this project, please contact:
B.M. ROSS AND ASSOCIATES LIMITED
Consulting Engineers
62 North Street
Goderich, Ontario
N7A 2T4
Attention: Mr. Matt Pearson, Environmental Planner
Phone: (619) 524-2641 (call collect)
Fax: (519) 524-4403
If concerns arise regarding this project, which cannot be
resolved in discussion with the municipality, a person/party
may request that the Minister of Environment & Energy
"bump -up" the project to an individual environment
assessment. "Bump -up" requests must be received by the
Minister at the address below within 30 calendar days of this
Notice. A copy of the "bump -up" request shall be sent to the
Town's Engineers. If there is no "bump -up" request received
by October 10, 1997, this project will proceed to design and
construction.
Minister of Environmental & Energy
135 St. Clair Avenue, 15th Floor
Toronto, Ont. M4V 1P5
Jhis Notice Issued September 10, 1997