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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1984-06-13, Page 11�1 Meeting to discuss flood$lalp management in tq.Mflitlind. watershed was hd. last Wednesday evening at the Maitland: Valley Conservation Authority headquarters at Wroxeter. This was one in a series of meetin a held throughout the washed. to discuss the recoMMetldations of the Floodpiaift. Review,. Com- mittee which toured the province last fall. David Gower of Goderich chaired last week's meeting. The MVCA has a number:- of concerns regarding the review committee's recommendations. he said, which could have serious implications for each municipality. The committee's recom- mendations, were broken down into ° four major is- sues for diScussion at the meeting. The first issue was definition of the flood plain and it was outlined by Mike Puddister of the MVCA. The authority agrees with the committee's recom- mendation to use the 100 - Year Flood levels as the regulatory flood in the Maitland floodplain, except in areas where a higher criteria is warranted. The 100 -Year Flood is determined by analyzing recorded flood peaks that have a probability of oc- curing once every 100 years or a one per cent chance of occurring in any given year. Mr. Gower said it is the authority's feeling that the 100 -Year Flood limits, plus a freeboard (a margin of safety above the 100 -year level), should be sufficient in most flood -prone -areas in the watershed. Some areas, like down- town Listowel, are located within the Hurricane Hazel Limits or a storm which would produce 11 inches of rain over 48 hours. Mr. Gower said the key is cooperation between the MVCA and the member municipalities because some areas might be over- regulated while others present greater Concerns. How w t freeboard be, determined, ked Gordon. Iistet, Phil t!t'd of the Maitland valley seat: et r Something which can ' negotiated between the authority and each fnunicipality- Mr. taster said his council agrees with the, Maitland Valley's approach because the same criteria does not apply to everyone. SECOND ISSUE Mr. Beard outlined the - second issue: designation of the floodplain. "Under the existing ap- proach, the floodplain is to be viewed as a no - development zone," he said. But allowances are made in certain cases. The review committee, however, has recommended that the floodplain be set up as a conditional development area. This would allow development to locate anywhere in the floodplain as long as it is floodproofed and structurally sound. Mr. Gower said it is the authority's opinion that this approach is "both mislead- ing and irresponsible." First of all, it is misleading because people will assume that all parts of the flood- plain can be developed if you spend enough money. An overall plan for development still is needed which would take into account the cumulative effect of these developments. It is irresponsible because most people would concede there is a "sound need for floodplain planning just like land use planning". Some areas within the floodplain should be kept free of development, especially those in the floodway, or areas of deep, fast -flowing water in the event of a flood. Bryan Howard, MVCA manager, outlined the third issue. He said the committee has recommended that municipalities be given the option to take on the sole responsibility for controlling the construction of buildings within the floodplain if they have alit, appropriate bylaw ha place. The authority does not support the recommendation to shift the primary responatbility for im- pleilnenting floodplain policiess, but prefers the present system which provides for the cooperative management of the flood- plain, said Mr. Gower. The review committee has failed . to take into con- sideration certain questions, he said. For example, what if some municipalities do not wish to take on the responsibility or who would have the final decision on proposals if two municipal- ities were to disagree? Finally, who would be liable if a municipality allowed a development which flooded out, resulting in property damage or even death? While Randy Scott of Turnberry said his council would like to see the municipalities have more input in floodplain managment, most of the 10 representatives present said they, want' to see things. Continue in the same fashion. as they have been. . Catherine Keleher of Palmerston said the MVCA has the expertise in flood- plain administration and it should be allowed to use it., INFORMATION NEEDED The final issue discussed was information and education. 'Mr. Gower said there appears to be some confusion in local municipalities about flood- plain policies and much of the blame for this confusion should be placed on the province and the Ministry of Natural Resources for not fully,, explaining the matter. That is why he urged those present to go back to their respective councils and prepare submissions telling the government what each one thinks of the com- mittee's recommendations. Those responses must be • submitted by June 30. Other meetings were held last Thursday evening at Carlow and Tuesday in Listowel. MRS. JOE WALKER Bluevale Personal Notes Last week's news con- tained an error in the report of the worship service held in the Presbyterian Church the previous Sunday. In charge was Mrs. Ralph Dickson of Belmore, not Mrs. Lloyd Dickson. Rev. Dennis Freeman of Mississauga was the guest minister for the anniversary service at the Presbyterian Church on June 10. His sermon was entitled "The Hope of God's Calling". The choir sang two anthems, "My Savior's Love" and "Hide me, Rock of Ages". Lunch was served by the ladies and all enjoyed visiting with the Freemans during a social time. Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. George Fischer were Mr. and Mrs. Jim Moffat, Rob, Jeff and Julie, Mr. and Mrs. Kalvin Fischer, Sandra and Steven, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Elliott, Shawnda and Derek, Mr. and Mrs. Marty Cretier, Amy -Jo and Janell, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Skinn and Nanta, Mr. and Mrs. Daryl Walker and Brian, Mildred Henning, Marie and Kevin Walker, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Henning, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Elliott and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Walker. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Snell and Murray were Sunday supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. David Wilson of Palmerston. All '84 Bikes specially priced for Father's Day. HONDA' - because Dad deserves the best! Free Leather Gloves 1 pair of leather gloves FREE with any bike purchased from Wednesday, June 13 to Saturday, June 16. LynnHoy Enterprises Ltd. 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Mr. and Mrs. Bert 2'uill, Brussels, were Sunday guests with Mr. and Mrs. Pat Campbell, -Mrs. Allan PRESCHOOL STORYTIME was held Last Friday morning at the East Wawanosn Public School at Belgrave. John Kerr, librarian, read tolhe small fry while the older children were in the gymnasium listening to a presentation made by Dr. Zed, also known as Gordon Penrose, a contributing editor to.OWL magazine, a publication for children. History of Howick churches is feature of UCW meeting FORDWICH — The gener- al meeting of the Fordwich United Church Women was held in the Sunday School room on Thursday, June 7. Mrs. Elmer Harding, the president, conducted the business meeting and opened with a poem, "God Who Plans For Us". Final plans were made for the strawberry and ham supper to be held on June 26. There was also a letter read from the African people asking the members to boycott all products from Africa until racial problems are settled. Members also agreed to write letters to the .,s local member of parliament, requesting that all por- nographic material be banned from sale in this district. Mrs. Mel Penny was thanked for planting flowers in the planter at the front of the church. The October fall rally of the UCW will be held at Fordwich United Church. Program conveners Mrs. Scott Clarkson and Mrs. Harold Gibson chose Bicentennial as their theme. They were dressed in old- fashioned clothes as were several other members. The worship centre consisted of a cross and the Holy Bible. 14,i lir )c r. ., Mrs. Clarkson opened the worship with the singing of "The Church's One Foun- dation". She read several scripture passages taken from Matthew, Luke and Paul's Letter to the Romans, where it tells Christians that the place to worship is the church because they are the church. Scripture also stresses that Christians should let their light shine where and how they live. They should set an example to others so people can see God's Way through them. Prayer was .offered and a hymn was sung. Mrs. Harold Gibson gave Griffith was a the history of the churches in the township. • In the beginning the settlers helped one another build their homes and held services in the homes. The first church in the village was Trinity Anglican. The first children>` baptized were seven children of John and Ellen Carter. In 1865-1872 the Anglican Churches of Fordwich, Gorrie and Wroxeter joined as the Howick Mission. Newbridge Church was built in 1856 and in 1875 the Methodist Church was built in Fordwich. At one time In the township there were 21 churches, thereare now 11. When union of Methodists and Presbyterians came about, the present United Church was used because it was the newest and the Methodist manse was used for the ministers. Mrs. Gibson gave the names of all the , ministers who have served since Union. This unique meeting closed with the singing of "0 God, Our Help in Ages Past" and Rev. Cy Marzec gave the benediction. The members then enjoyed tea and old- fashioned. cookies. erson dinner t ►ith ' '• and Wingtlani Mrs. James. R, ' 'ikon o begoiti them Jo the auniverOati s►i at: the Whitethriren IhtitO Church Sunday evpae! ening, 'fie are sorryammon to heir sof the of MGibson Monday morning send sympathy la extended to her relatives. Mr, and. M. lion Gilbert and Krista.; of Harriston spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wintemute and Dennis. Lynda Riley of Harrigan also visited at the same home and with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Riley, Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Crawford Gibson, Barrie, were weekend visitors with his . father, Gordon Gibson. Mr. and' Mrs. Ricky Martin, Teeswater, visited their former neighbors,' Mr. and Mrs. Pat Campbell, ; Sunday. Norman Hail, Aylmer, visited Mr. and Mrs. Art Gibson on the weekend. Mrs. John Brent spent the weekend with her son . and daughter-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Robin Brent at Kingston. Barbara Brent of Ottawa is spending some time with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Brent. Troy and Trevor Pocaluy- ko have recently completed their first year of post -sec- ondary schooling with hqn ors. Trevor is in the market- ing program at Fanshawe College and Troy is in the.en- gineering sciences program at the University of Western Ontario. Poetry contest World of Poetry newsletter is sponsoring a poetry contest, open to all poets and encouraging poetic talent of all kinds. There will be 100 prizes in all, totaling more than $10,000 and including a grand prize of $1,000. To obtain a free brochure of rules and prizes, budding poets may write to World of Poetry, Dept. 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