Loading...
The Wingham Advance-Times, 1975-10-02, Page 1i4 • t • ,!r Howick resid�nts dissatisfaction wi Ron McClement of' Fordwich isn't happy, Neither are Ted Tif fin of RR 5, Orangeville, Mik Fenton and Arthur Johnson o Wroxeter, Lyle Litt of Gorrie an • JohrrBrown, also of Gorrie. The common cause of their.un happiness is the "Howick Town ship ,Secondary Plan" and thes men, along with close to 70 othe men and women, found ample op portunity to air their dissatis faction and doubts about theplan at an open' meeting held las Thursday night at the Howick Community Centre. The Howick Township Second ary Plan is not the first planning effort for the iirea, as the title Makes perfectly clear. This fact however, only served to deepen the unhappiness of many of those present at the meeting and of Huron County Planner Nick Hill who has invested over one year of research, workshops and preci- • ous time into the study. Mr. Hill began his work with a research stage m the fall of 1974. With the help of five area resi- dents, he gathered his informa- tion into a preliminary plan, presented it for review to council, then opened the issue for public dehate. Nine introductory work- shops were held in the first part * of 1.975, including sessions in each of Howick Township's three villages, ending with a, `wrap-up' workshop and four separate ses- sions with the township council during the summer. The "Howick- Township Sec- ondary Plan" was to be the cumulative effort of all the prior work and, Mr. Hill hoped, the pre - final plan. Since public input into the plan was generous, it seemed logical to assumeAhat this; last meeting would he fairly short, enough time for a few final cor- rections, and non -controversial. As it turned out, the assumption was wrong. The secondary plan presented at Thursday's meeting is a 're- vised draft of the first 'second- ary' plan presented to the town- ship council in early summer. At that time, both councillors and township residents found several points of serious contention in the plan. These included policies on severances, buffer zones and floodline mapping. They were issues for hot debate once more at Thursday's meeting, but the list of 'problems' is even more ,* extensive now. PLAN POLICIES "The basic thrust of the plan," explained Mr. Hill, "is to retain agricultural land in farming:" The secondary goals include the retention of the 'agricultural community' atmosphere of the township by 'encouraging local urban development and the pre- servation of the natural environ- ment, including the water systems and the forest areas. The plan, a lengthy 13 -page document in outline form, elabo- rates the policies and goals of land use for the Villages of Ford- wich, Gorrie and Wroxeter and the hamlets of Lakelet and Bel - more, the potentials for extrac- tive resources and recreation uses, details on municipal ser- vices and land divisionvolicy and Itthe implementation and interpre- tation of the plan. The highlights include sug- gested improvements to the flood -plain areas and mill ponds at the three villages, the potential significance of the sand and gravel industry, and the protec- tion of agricultural land and open space. Mr. Hill explained the plan f d t Wingham firm may be sold Lloyd -Truax Limited, a Wing - ham -based company with branches in Walkerton and Toronto, may soon pass under new ownership. It was announced last week that Conduits -Amherst Limited of Mississauga has entered into negotiations to acquire the company. Lloyd - Truax is a wholly owned unit of Tormont Industries Limited of Toronto. If an agreement is reached, the dosing of negotiations is sched- uled for October. Don Lloyd of Wingham headquarter ia reported no progress as yet. Both Conduits 'and Lloyd -Truax manufacture and market products for the con- struction industry. also tried to extend "as much land for residential purposes as possible . . villages are meant for urban development," but added that land uses must be re- stricted to protect the agricul- tural aa: "You can't go half Lakelet and Belmore under the plan would feel the least impact. They will be allowed "to develop in their own style and to the satis- faction of their residents." Lakelet would become the major recreational centre of the town- ship. MAJOR ISSUES But the "satisfaction" of the Lakelet and Belmore residents seemed to be the only satisfaction guaranteed by the plan as{far,as the toWnship residents at the meeting were concerned. Ted Tiffin was one of the 'un- happy'. Mr. Tiffin OWOO-;'rofle, Humber Springs Trout Hatch at RR 5, Orangeville operates a trout club and tree, farm on his 139 -acre phit?,,411 Howick. His land, however, si ' in the middle of an extensive area marked 'agriculture' and is labelled 'natural environment'. Mr. Tiffin explained that he has owned and developed the area for 17 years. "Why shouldn't it con- tinue to be?" he asked. He said the major part of his land, about 120 acres, was reforested with Almost eye -witness to attempted shootin Travel is an education, they say, but one area resident got more than he bargained for dur- ing his recent trip to California. Gary Chapman of Whitechurch was in San Francisco for a con- vention last week and became a "not -quite eye -witness" to the at- tempted shooting of United States President Gerald Ford Monday. Mr. Chapman just happened.to be staying at the same hotel as President Ford and heard about the attempted assassination just minutes after it occurred. .) Curious and eager to learn more about the affair, Mr. Chap- man walked innocently into a , press session in the hotel. "I guess they thought I was a re- porter," he explained later after his return to Canada. He said the Fire department seeks volunteers The Wingham Fire Depart- ment is searching for new volun- teers to join the department as firemen or firewomen. Chief Dave Crothers said that any qualified men or women who can be available for calls, especially t4 clay tipe, are welcome to contac the dpartment. toapply Torni1wisItio Volunteers are needed to re- place three men who recently re- signed from the department. Douglas Carr resigned after nine years of service to the depart- ment. His resignation was ac- cepted with great regret. Rick 'Jacklin tendered his resignation . due to a change of place of em- ployment. Russell Foxton also ................... left the department to join the Canadian Coast Guard. Chief Crothers reported a very busy year to date. A meeting of the department was held Monday night and a total of 38 calls an- swered so far this year, including accidents and investigations, was reported. The firemen have col- lected 56.50 for the Muscular Dystrophy Foundation at last count, but the amount may be greater after the receipts are . finally totalled. Chief Crothers p also reported that John Chalmers t of Woodstock has taken over the s job of fire investigator for the Ontario Fire Marshal's Office for n this area. He replaces Don Reeds. .e president's press secretary 01#d giving the details to the media 50 he just listened in. "I walkect:eilk in the middle of it and made lect call to CKNX . . . I figured:, why shouldift they get. the stork' before anyone down in the States, did." Mr. Chapman said reports OE*: threat on Mr. Ford's life had be circulating throughout the hotel the day before the assassination:, attempt actually happened. , "The secret service had been looking for someone since 4 o'clock that morning, but they finally found the person in the ho- tel. They blocked all the fire e:S.: capes in the hotel and there wee secret service men in the ele- vators," Mr. Chapman explain. ed. He said the entire thing didn't t really bother him: "We had no trouble . . and just to see how American police worked was really interesting!" The would-be assassin, Sara Jane Moore; was arrested Man: ,• day after her attempt On the president. The gun was deflected and Mr. Ford was unhurt. It was announced later that Mrs. Moore urehased the gun just about hree hours before the shooting. A ecand gun and ammunition had • been confiscated from her the ight before, but Mrs. Moore had been released after being charg- d with illegal possession. "Not just a car, Dr. R. D. Wilkins' has another woman in his life now, and "she's really a lady" he says. But Mrs. Wilkins already knows about this "lady"; in fact, so does half the town. For the "lady" is a 1958 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud, and she's probably the most beautiful car this area has ever seen. The midnight -blue beauty ar- rived in Wingham ,last Wednes- day, just about three months after Dr. Wilkins arranged to buy her. You could call her a "landed immigrant" because she arrived from England, but she became a Canadian citizen almost im- mediately in the eyes of her owner. The car was found for Dr. Wil- kins by Les Gosling who was visiting England in the late spring, Dr. Wilkins had asked Mr. Gosling to keep his eye out for a Rolls Royce, and when Mr. Gosling found the car in Salis- bury, he called Dr. Wilkins and got his . approval long-distaike. Dr. Wilkins first saw his "lady" Wednesday afternoon and he wasn't disappointed. "She's lovely," he stated pidiidly as he pointed out her unique features and elegant body. "I've always she's a wanted a Rolls Royce," he ex- plained, "ever since I was a . young medical student and saw the consultants driving them." Well, Dr, Wilkins finally got his car . . . and Wingham got its at- traction. The Rolls Royce is a classic, with a midnight -blue body, grey hide interior and wal- nut dashboard and fixtures. These include fold -down trays in the back seat and little pull-out drawers (for drinks, we assume). The seats in the back are also flanked by lighted mirrors on either side and individual cigar lighters. Obviously no Rolls trees. "They're Austrian pines and you can't call them 'natural environment'," he explaine,d— and he fears his use of the land might be limited under the plan. The major problem in his case, aside from the 'non -conforming' land -use label, is the issue of buffer zones, since the surround- ing area is designated for agri- cultural uses. John Brown was also dissatis- fied with the plan. Mr. Brown owns a garage between Gorrie and Wroxeter, but the area is now labelled 'agriculture'. Although Mr. Brown's enterprise will con- tintie o e -land as a ton -con- , for ng use', he fears the ev ntuality of a 'fire or other dis- , ster destroying his business. "What then?" Mr. Brown asked. The plan indicates that -"non- conforming uses . . .. in the long run should 'cease to exist." And Mr. Brown is worried that a building permit to repair or re- build his business if it were. des- troyed might be difficult, if not impossible, to obtain. "I'm at the mercy of council," he concluded. Aelated concern was voiced by Ron McClement of Fordwich. Mr. McClement said he was dis- turbed by the fact that so little land was designated for in- dustrial uses. Mr. Hill explained that zoning changes were POSOle g Council: should decide they Were not incompatible with the. plan.. "The red tope will be local tape," he said. A plan change or amendment, however, could take anywhere. from nine months to one year: "It's a long, laborious and frustrating business," Mr. Hill said. By far the major bone of con- tention at the meeting was, once more, the flood -line issue.' (Continued on page 2) ,.............. ......... lady" Royce owner would smoke any- thing but cigars. The car has right-hand drive, is a four -speed automatic and takes 191/2 gallons to the mile. Extrava- gant? . . . Perhaps, but certainly worth it. She drives like the pro- verbial dream, as this reporter had the luck to experience, and can turn the most dreary ride into a trip of luxury and pleasure. Of course, not everyone will be lucky enough to get a ride in Dr. Wilkin's "lady". But for those who feel they'd like to get one of their own . . . well, Chris Gosling says he is willing to arrange it. • 41! C M 1 INN IT MAY LOOK LIKE A CAR, but "she's really a lady," said owner Dr. R. D. Wilkins when he saw his 1958 Rolls Royce Silver Cloudffor the first time last Wednesday. Dr. Wilkins purchased the car from Les Gosling, left, who imported the t1LA car from England. Mr. Gosling found the midnight -blue beauty in Salisbury, England, while on a visit there about three months ago. The Rolls Royce has.a grey hide interior and walnut fixtures. f 1 t A 1111 11 SQUASH, ANYONE? . . . With 113 pounds of It, there's a lot to give away, ,and two -and -a -half year old Brenda, who weighs much less than the huge vegeta*, certainly can't eat all of it. Strictly speaking, however, the squash doesn't belong to her Her father, Brian Hallman of RR 5, Wingham gave the squash seeds to Richard BoXwell of„Blilevale, because Mr. Hallman found squash wouldn't grow in his garden. Mr. BOxvyelt ObVIOUSly had no problems. Four injured Saturday in two car accidents - Four persons were injured in accidents last week reported by the Wingham detachment of the Ontario Ptovincial Police. Mrs. Audrey England of RR 1, Lucknow, was injured Saturday when her car was in collision with . another car driven.by Gary Schr wmdt of Kitchener. The accident occurred on Highway 86' at the junction of Huron Road 22, East Wawanosh Township. Mrs. England was taken to the Wing - ham and District Hospital and admitted with back injury. Also injured were two passengers in thebther vehicle. Mrs. Janet Sch- windt was eliamined at the hos- pital and released. Jason Sch- windt was treated for small con- tusions to his forehead and also released. Estimated damage in the accident was $1,000.. Finn Glimsholt of Auburn was injured in a single -car accident Saturday on Sideroad 33-34 at Concession 12-13, East Wawanosh Township when his car left the west side of the road and rolled over. Mr. Glimsholt was ex- amined at the hospital and 're- leased. The OPP reported that a passenger in the car, Michael Meidinger of Seaforth, .was also injured in the accident but the Lions sponsor "Olympathon” The Wingham Lions will be on the prowl this Saturday, but it's for a worthy cause. The club will sponsor an "Olympathon" in sup- port of Canada's Olympic ath- letes in training. The 10 -mile walk will start at nine o'clock from the Wingham Day Care Centre, but registration of en- trants will start earlier. Forms for the walk can still be obtained from any Lions Club member, and the response so far has been good but not spectacular, Every- one is welcome to join in the walk. The money raised from the "Olympathon" will be divided between the Canadian Olympic Association to help pay for train- ing, competition and equipment costs for Canadian athletes and the Lions Club activities in the community. None of the money will go toward financing the Montreal Olympics site. The pro- ject is co-sponsored by the Coca- Cola company and includes Lions Clubs all over Canada. The final details 'for the walk were arranged at a regular meet- ing of the Lions last Tuesday evening. In other business, the chairman for the Canadian National Institute for the Blind fund, Frank Madill, reported that the Wingham Lions will be canvassing or the CNIB on Tues- day, Oct. 14. The guest speakers at the meeting were Scouts Brent Foxton and Brian , Reid who described their trip to the Inter- national Scout Jamboree in.Nor- way this summer. Wingham and District Hospital has no record of his treatment at the hespital. Damage was esti- mated at $1,000. ' Two accidents were reported Monday, Sept. 22. Elgin Hamilton of RR 2, Listowel,. was involved in .....,wastieleotar -Accident .ion.QM cession 3-4, east of County Road 19, Grey, Township. Damage was estimated at $1,500:4 Clifford Aikens of Fullarton was involved in an accident on Frederick Street, west of Elizabeth Street, Damages minor in car mishaps Damages were 'minor in five accidents reported by the Wing - ham Town Police last week. Hilaria E. Whytock of Tees - water and Bryan Martin of 276 Edward St., Wingham, were in- volved in a slight collision last Wednesday. Damage was esti- mated at $100. A hit-and-run acci- dent was reported Friday by Brad Montgomery of 515 Alice St., Wingham. Estimated dam- age was $100. Three separate accidents'were reported on Saturday. Minor damage was reported in a colli- sion between Garth J. Dickert of RR 1, Clifford and Stephen A. MacDonald of 141 Catherine St., Wingham. The accident occurred at 'the Frosty Queen. Michael King of 264 Leopold St., Wing - ham, incurred an estimated $950 damage when his car struck a pole on York Street. Richard M. Stacey of Helena Street and James H. Bailey of 289 Josephine St., Wingham, were involved in a collision Saturday. Damage was estimated at $225. A theft was repotted to the police last Wednesday by John Hogan of RR 3, Lucknow, Mr. Hogan said that several tapes were stolen from his car when it was parked behind the laundro- mat in Wingham. The case. is puonidiceer.investigation by the town London man hurt in freak mishap Small town driving proved hazardous for a London man Saturday when he ran out of road while passing through Wingham. K. Wayne Heard of London was northbound on Arthur Street Saturday morning when he reached the T -intersection at the B-line. Not realizing the road had ended, Mr. Heard pressed for- ward and ran into the embank- ment. Mr. Heard was taken to the Wingham and District Hospital and was treated for multiple forehead lacerations. The ac- cident was investigated by the Wingham detachment of the On- tario Provincial Police. in. Brassels when his car struck a parked car owned by George D. Fisher of Wingharn. Damage was estimated at $125. Two horses were injured in a mishap Tuesday, Sept. 23, when they attempted to cross bounty, .-4,oaciA2,soilth ot,113oSeessi6nt: . Turnberry ToWtiShip, and Were struck by -a car driven by Paul A. Kennedy of Teeswater. Both the colt and the mare were struck by the car and the mare received lacerations. The animals are owned by James D. Shaw of RR 1, Wroxeter. Total damage was estimated at t$300. A second minor accident oc- curred Tuesday when a car driven by Irene J. Johnson of RR 2, Brussels, struck a parked vehicle owned by Ann Westerterp of Wroxeter. Estimated damage was $150. Ronald Campbell of RR 4, Wingham and David Cook of Blyth *ere involved in a collision Saturday on Concession 1-2, east of Highway 4, Morris Township. Damage vas estimated at $750. Lyle W. Ward of Seaforth was involved in a single -car accident Saturday on Highway 87, east of Huron Road 28, Howick TOwnship when his car crossed the roadway and struck a bridge on the south side. Damage was estimated at $1,500. s's Special speaker at joint service WHITECHURCH—The Chal- mers and Langside Presbyterian Churches will hold a joint service this Sunday at 11 a.m. to cele- brate the centennial of the Presbyterian Church in Canada. This will be one of the last cen- tennial services throughout. The guest speaker at the service will be Rev. W. Stanford Reed, a professor at the Univer- sity of Guelph. Mr. Reed is well- known for his recent literary work On the Presbyterian Church and as editor of "Called to Wit- ness", a supplement to "Endur- ing Witness" which is a history of the Presbyterian Church in Canada prepared for the centen- nial year. "Called to Witness" is a book of profiles of ministers, missionaries and lay persons in- volved in the history of the church in Canada. The Chalmers and Langside churches welcome the general public to hear Mr. Reed this Sun- day. Lunch will follow the serv- ice. —Mr. and Mrs. John Clark and boys of Dundas, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Bronson and Carolyn of Elmira, Mrs. William Giles, Mr. and Mrs. Rae Ziegler and Perry all of Lambeth were Saturday. guests of Mr. and Mrs. Rowland Ballagh, Catherine Street.