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Russell Review Friday, May 6, 1977 Page 7 | Russell Township Council News PLANNING Planning is one of the few areas of local government where the results can be clearly identified and quickly seen. The following are some of the guidelines. Rural Areas Do not allow houses to be built every 150' on country roads (a) because the costs of hydro, telephone, school busing, postal delivery, dust control, road maintenance, garbage collect- ion etc., are astronomical in comparison with provision of the same services in villages, and (b) because the commuter population soon starts objecting to the smells of adjacent farms and the noise of farm machinery after dark (you may find it hard to believe but in Southern Ontario, some Townships have had to pass by-laws controlling the farm smells and noises). Allow even fewer houses on main-market roads (county roads) as these are intended to carry heavy traffic at 50 mph and residential density slows it down: some authorities recom- mend minumum frontages of 650' (for example as you leave Russell going toward Embrun there is a full mile of road beyond the village limits which should be zoned to 30 mph, the same exists as you exit from Embrun with the result that driving the short distance between the two villages is becoming an inconvenience). Do not break-up farm land into uneconomic units. In Russell these principles are generally applied in the 1976 official plan permitting farmers to save only 2 one-acre housing units for family members per 100 acres, by requiring rural wasteland lots to be at least 5 acres, and by discouraging the idea of hobby farms. Trailer Parks Everyone dislikes trailers except the people who live in them. At present there is one improperly located trailer park in the Township and all other trailers are forbidden. But why? You can build a 600 sq. ft. house with no basement, on any site, so why not a trailer? Trailer Parks are another. matter. A local farmer applying to subdiv- ide land near the villages will argue and negotiate with 25 different agencies for two years before he can obtain sub-divis- ion approval, and even then he may not be permitted to build houses for several years. But with the consent of the local council the same farmer can locate two or three times as many families on his land without even submitting a letter, let alone a sub-division plan, Baird McNeill Councillor KIWI -- 417 CAMPING OPERATED BY Baird & Nylene McNeill and Family OPEN HOUSE & FLEA MARKET Sunday, May 29, 9a.m. to9p.m. Hwy. 417 at Cornwall Exit Y% mile NORTH on Hwy. 138 Home: 445-2018 Campground: 764-5562 Russell Lions Club News RUSSELL LIONS CLUB 1977 BIKE-A-THON, 50 Mile Ride June 5, 1977 (June 12, 1977 rain date) REGISTRATIONS: 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Russell Ball Park p ® Sourret PRIZES -- Two 10-Speed Bikes 1. Contestant raising most money 2. Lucky draw of all entries There will be a race with prizes valued at $30.00, $20.00 and $10.00 to winners REFRESHMENTS AND FOOD PROVIDED TO ALL PARTICIPANTS! OFFICIAL ENTRY FORMS AND SPONSOR FORMS AVAILABLE AT Russell Food Mart and Russell Locker Plant Message from Bike-a-Thon Chairman, Don Rogers "This bike-a-thon is the second best money raising event of the Russell Lions Club. It can also be fantastic fun for the whole family, sharing the day with the community and bikers from outside the town. Children and adults who don't have enough bikes and would like to participate, call me at 445-5557, and | will try to borrow, or beg one for you. People who have an extra bike, and don't mind lending it, also call me. Loosen your wallets, and loosen your legs and grease up your bike. Lets make history on June 5th, in Russell." Guy Brasseur Ltd. Flooring Contractor Ceramics, Carpets Corlon, Drapes Free Estimates 584 Notre Dame St. Box 278, Embrun 443-2155 Minor Ball The Russell Lions Club would appreciate as many volunteers as possible to help with the Minor Ball this summer. There is a particular need for more women to assist with the girls' ball. GIRLS: Registration -- Russell Ball Park Saturday, April 30, 10:00 a.m. 1977 to 20 years. Saturday, May 7, 10:00 a.m. Ny All parents interested in driving the girls to and from "away games", please. contact Julie Cousineau at == 445-2172. Girls must be 8 years of age prior to December 31, BOYS: Registration -- Russell Ball Park Saturday, May 7, 10:00 a.m. Players Ages Novice: 9 yrs. or under as of December 31, 1977 Squirt: 11 yrs. or under as of December 31, 1977 Pee Wee: 13 yrs. or under as of December 31, 1977 Bantam: 15 yrs. or under as of December 31, 1977 Midget: 17 yrs. or under as of December 31. 1977 Top Soil Landscaping Sand & Septic Tanks Gravel Bulidozing Cartage & Excavating Ltd. Truck, Loader & Backhoe Rentals 445-5685 RICHARD'S GARAGE Licensed Mechanic Major and Minor Repairs TIRES -- BATTERIES -- LUBRICATION Russell, Ont. 445 5551 METCALFE PHARMACY LTD. Metcalfe, Ontario 821-1224 Is open for Prescription Services We fill Ontario Drug Benefit Plan and all other Drug Plans Prescriptions. REGULAR HOURS Monday through Wednesday: 10 a.m. to7 p.m. Thursday and Friday: 10 a.m. to8 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. to5p.m.