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by Adrienne Graham Gardner 7 A zoning order restricting the size of future commercial buildings in the High- " wav 27 area of Tiny Township sought by Midland through annexation has been issued by the Minister of Housing. Minister of Housing, Claude Bennett, savs in his March 27 letter to Tiny that the order is an '"'interim measure, imposed to facilitate and expedite resolution of the conflicting positions taken by the Town- ship of Tiny and the Towns of Midland and Penetanguishene concerning proposed Amendment No. 23." Under the new zoning order, com- mercial buildings are not to exceed 465 square metres, and extensions to existing buildings are limited to 279 square metres. Bennett notes that although the building permit issued by Tiny for a 18,000 square metre shopping mall on Highway 27 "'is in conformity to the approved official plan and zoning bylaw, I am concerned that the issuance of the permit somewhat preiudices the resolution of issues relating to proposed Amendment No. 23." UW At the April 8, meeting of Tiny council. Councillor Ron Hamelin com- mented on the "inconsistency"' of the commercial limits imposed with the recent freeze ordered by the same ministry on the block which was sub- sequently the object of Midland's an- nexation attempt. According to the zoning order, the limitations on commercial floorspace do not apply to buildings "which were ap- proved by the municipal architect or building inspector of the Township of Tinv prior to the day this order comes into force if the erection is commenced within two vears."' Meanwhile a number of supportive calls have been received by Tiny Township following the announcement of annexation proceedings by Midland for the com- mercial strip on both sides of Highway 27. Support for Tiny has come from within the township and also from Midland, ac- cording to Clerk Guy Maurice. One Midland caller encouraged Tiny to "'stick to their guns and keep Midland from getting what they don't deserve." This message was relayed to Tiny council at its Wednesday meeting and warmly received. Reaction to the land grab by Tiny residents varies from disbelief to outrage. Waverley resident and former Tiny deputv-reeve Hilda Sibthorpe says "Midland would be better off spending the (annexation) money on their downtown, and not just on planters." Mrs. Sibthorpe noted that the in- convenience of pay parking in Midland MORE ABOUT ZONING ORDER and Tiny Twp. council's reaction deters shoppers, producing a situation where residents of the town and surrounding area travel to Barrie and Orillia for their needs. " "Tiny has spent a lot of money on planning and has done it's homework,"' she continued, saying "The Highway 27 development has proceeded under strict guidelines of the ministry of the en- vironment." She observed that despite statements by Midland politicians on the need for en- vironmental protection of Little Lake, apartments had been allowed to "spoil their most valuable asset."' Mrs. Sibthorpe speculated that Midland citizens "will be wondering if they can afford to get into this annexation,' and regretted that the two municipalities had reached the point where '"'neighbour no longer talks to neighbour."' $1,000 cheque helps new Port library's cause by Eileen Hocken An important meeting of the Port MeNicoll Librarv Board took place Wednesday, April 8, at the Municipal Office. Cathy Hall was appointed Chairlady for the evening's activities. Members of the Library Board, Cathy Hall, Audrey Head, Leo Copeland, and Head Librarian, Cherrv Hancox were pleased to welcome the Director of Simcoe County Library, Mr. Maurice Allen. to the meeting. _ Also present and welcomed were Reeve Moreau, Deputv Reeve, Ted Walker, Councillors, Chris Merritt and Ross Cameron: Arthur Worth, Secretary Treasurer of the Port _MeNicoll Legion, was there on' behalf -of the 'Legion. to present the library board with a cheque in the amount of $1,000 to start the money rolling for the new library which Port MecNicoll plans on "building. Founders Mr. Worth, one of the founders of the Port MeNicoll Legion which started in 1954, indicated the I.egion will be happy to donate more money in the future for the new Library if it is needed. Already this year, the Legion has given out $4.500. in charitable donations to the local chur- ches. organizations (like Boy Scouts, etc.), fire disaster victims in Penetanguishene and Waubaushene, Jaws of Life and Tele-a-thon. Port MecNicoll Lucky Dollar Store donated $150 to this worthwhile project. Other personal donations, a $25 cheque from Mr. and Mrs. Art Worth and a $10 cheque from Mr. and Mrs. Roy Head were aiso presented to the Library Board. making it a total of $1,185 towards our new Librarv. Bricks Also in the works is a project to sell "bricks", 7,500 of them, at $2 a brick in a fund-raising campaign - a little gimmick to raise $15,000 for the new Library. Each $2 contribution will help put a brick on the building. Project In case the taxpayer sees himself having to fork out a large amount of "dough" for this new project in the village, it is important that they realize the municipality plans on working for this library, raising the necessary funds in numerous ways so that the taxpayers' pockets aren't depleted. The village is donating the land and utilities for the new library. If the goal of $15,000 can be reached by the sale of these "bricks'" and the Local Guide wins Canada Cord Lisa Gignac, a Junior Guide leader with the 2nd Penetanguishene Company, is the first Guide in Penetanguishene to receive a Canada Cord. Lisa has earned four emblems and 35 badges. Tuesday evening in St. Ann's Roman Catholic Church Lynne Cousens, divisional commissioner of Severn Shores division, left, presented Lisa with her Canada Cord. Mayor Ron Bellisle presented Lisa with a plaque on the hehalf of Premier William Davis. Opinions on the subject Lionel Dion opposes Midland's annexation bid Tinv Township has at development recently west. oat one beagreabletoaspecific logically be in least one friend on applied by the Ministry municipality is making proposal. Penetanguishene, as is Penetanguishene coun- of Housingtothesection progress,whyshouldwe The rest of the the Mental Health cil. "of Tiny Township act like dogs in the McCloud farm on_ Centre. but annexation Lionel Dion, the surrounding Highway 27 manger?", the 20 year Robert Street East on there would also involve senior member of between Midland and veteran of the other side of the 4 part of Tay Township Penetanguishene coun- -- Penetanguishene. Penetanguishene pol- industrial park in Tay that could be an im- cil. said this week he 'definitely' opposes annexation of part of Tinv Township by Midland. He said he also op- He described Midland as acting in an "un- neighbourly manner," after Midland an- nounced Tuesday morning it is seeking to itics asked Wednesday. Dion said he would approve of annexation by Penetanguishene of a section of Tay Town- ship. but only because Township should logically be in Penetanguishene be- cause it represents a future high residential area for the town, he expected Government grants come through, the taxpaver will in effect pay very little. Liberal meeting held without Kaplan Due to pressing business. in Ottawa, Robert Kaplan, the Solicitor-General, did not as scheduled ad- dress the Simcoe North Liberal Party annual meeting Wednesday evening. Ross Milne, president of the Ontario wing of the federal party, took his place at the meeting held -at Vallev. Barb. Martin was elected President for the coming year. The other members of the new executive are Roy Hocken, Ist vice- president; Carl Man- shart. 2nd vice- president; Myrtle Bowen. treasurer; and Horseshoe "Margaret. -Humphrey, ~ secretary. posed his own council over the freeze of annex over 2,000 acres of ifs neighbour to the he believes Tay Township counci} would said Oak Ridge should by Adrienne Graham Gardner Tinv Township Chief Administrative Officer that he had been served with a notice of an- nexation proceedings by Midland for 2,600 acres along the commercial strip bordering Highway 27. The notice was delivered to the Perkinsfield "The inae curacy of the attached map showing the Guy Maurice reported to council on Wednesday. _ offices of the township at 9:30. Tuesday morning. - Map shrinks between 9:30 a.m. and 4p.m. due to 'inaccuracy' land in question was corrected in a later delivery from Midland by 4 p.m. The corrected map indicated that the actual area was somewhat smaller than originally shown. Tinv Council observed that "perhaps if Midland were given more opportunity to study their map the area might shrink considerably again." _The annexation notice was ordered filed. portant industrial area for Tay Township, he said. He would only agree to a bid in that area with Tay Town- ship's co-operation. Dion said he knows from past conversations with members of Tay Township council, in- cluding Reeve Charlie Rawson, that Tay Township would not be greatly opposed to Penetanguishene an- nexing the rest of the McCloud farm. He sees no reason for Penetanguishene to put in a competing bid for the part of Tiny Township south of Penetanguishene _ that Midland is seeking. The land is swamp and farmland down to Vindin Street, he noted, Friday, April 10, 1981, Page 3