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Zurich Citizens News, 1976-02-25, Page 11Warden telis on agriculture future riht County planning and land -use were discussed by Huron County Warden, Jack McCutcheon, when he spoke at the February 5 meeting of the Huron County Federation of Agriculture, which was held at the Seaforth Dist- rict High School. During his speech he outlined the commitment of the County government in striving to pres- erve and enhance the agricult- ural assets of Huron County through its planning program. He stated: "It is clear that the land is the life -blood of Huron County and that a community skilled and oriented to agric- ulture and the way of life it supports, is the heartbeat which keeps agriculture in a healthy and productive condition." Mr. McCutcheon discussed the County Plan which was app- roved in 1973, and the need for the preparation and adoption of secondary plans and by-laws for each individual municipality within the County. However, secondary plans for the town- ships can only be developed at the rate of 3 or 4 per year due to the limitations of the Huron County Planning Depart- ment, although another planner will be added to the staff this year. He urged all farmers to attend the planning meetings in their area and contribute their ideas so that the final plans will meet with their approval. He concluded by saying: "It is my personal conviction that the future prospects of agriculture in Huron County are bright. As the agricultural lands in other more populated and urbanized regions are gradually stripped away by the unrelenting press- ures of non-farm developments, I feel that Huron County, be- cause of its protected land base, its skilled farming community, and its commitment to agricult- ure, will inevitably be drawn into a greater agricultural role, filling the gap of withering agricultural economies in other parts of the province. Through a sound land -use program and the efforts of dedicated groups such as the Huron County Fed- eration of Agriculture, I am conv- inced that the agricultural expectations of the County can and will be fulfilled." Following his speech, Mr. McCutcheon was kept busy fielding many interesting quest- ions from those present who wanted further clarification of future plans for Huron County. Tuckersmith council Will incre Ontario Hydro has advised Tuckersmith township council of increased street light rates for the year. Clerk James McIntosh told council at its session Tuesday night it will mean a one mill increase for the areas affected. For Brucefield —18 lights, rates increased from $15.50 to $17.00; Egmondville —17 lights, rates increased from 846,00 to $50.00 and 47 lights from $40.00 to 842.50. Vanastra-7 lights from $33.50 to 836.50, 72 lights from $34.50 to $36.50, 41 lights from $30.00 to $34.00 and 2 new lights will be $68.00 each. Allan Campbell, representing the Huron County Plowing Ass- ociation, reported on the plans for the Home Improvement competition to be held in conj- unction with the 1978 Plowing Match in Huron County. Al- though a budget has not yet been drawn up, he suggested that the Federation of Agric- ulture immediately set up a small steering committee and later expand this to include a repres- entative from each township in the County. Ralph Foster, Ashfield Township, has been appointed Chairman of this committee. Following a coffee break, the meeting formed small buzz groups to develop ideas to be presented by the Executive to the Huron Members of Parlia- ment at Clinton on March 6. Maurice Bean, Regional Dir- ector for Huron East Central, gave an extensive report on the proceedings at the January meeting of the O.F.A. A resolution to organize a lottery in Huron County, which had been deferred from the January meeting, was discussed and passed. Proceeds from this lottery will be used to help bal- ance the deficit budget. Lottery licences are to be obtained from each township where tickets are to be sold. Citizens News, February 25176 - Page 11 STEPS DOWN - Fifteen year veteran of the Hay Township Farm- ers' Mutual Fire insurance Company board of directors, Theo Steinbach of Zurich is congratulated by president Cecil Desjardine of Grand Bend. News Photo se rates dor streetlights Alan Sourbutts of Vanastra, who attended the session, was given approval in principle to prepare a large sign directory board to be located in Vanastra near the main entrance. The sign -map would locate and ident- ify each of the various businesses and factories centred in the industrial area. Mr. Sourbutts is to look for the exact site and bring back his site proposal for council's appro- val. He said the sign would cost about $300 and the owners of the businesses listed on the sign -map would be responsible for the cost. Floodlights for the sign would be extra, he said. Council repealed the bylaw preparing the way for the closing of Fifth Avenue entrance to Vanastra off Highway 4. Clerk McIntosh reported the 1976-77 budget for Vanastra sewage, and water system totals 855,000 plus water costs. This is five percent lower than last year. McIntosh reported an infiltration study on the sewer system is planned and the cost of 82,000 will be paid out of a reserve fund which has been set up for emergencies. McIntosh reported a request for a Wintano grant for the Vanastra Recreation Centre has been turned down by the Ministry of Culture and Recreation be- cause the money would be used to pay regular continuing operat- ing expenses for a municipality and this is not the terms on which the Wintario grants are paid out. Court of Revision on the Sinclair Drain was held and there were no written appeals register- ed 10 days prior to the court. However, a written appeal presented at the meeting by Adrian Timmermans of RR 3, Kippen; resulted in the court being adjourned until. March 2. The Ministry of the Environ- ment is to be notified that the Egmondville residents respond- ing to a questionaire on whether they wanted a sewerage works installed in the hamlet voted two to one against it. Reeve Elgin Thompson stated council will abide by the residents' wishes. Council approved a request for a building permit from Mrs. Mary McLeod for a garage to be built on Lot 16, Concession 3, H.R.S. Council approved the purchase of a photocopier for the clerk - treasurer's office for 81,132. ATTENTI "A DAY WITH N FA ` MERS CORDIALLY YOU YOU ARE C< RDIALLY INVITED TO SPEND TOPICS OF CURRENT INTEREST WILL BE PRESENTED INCLUDING: " blow to get an even break from:,the`tax man" • "Your Bean Prodveers' Marketing Board Why and How" • "What's new in chemicals" r TWO DATES 61 LOCATIONS FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE t;.,`,,....:.. 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