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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1971-01-07, Page 7• Ne*s of high school and youth ) UCW meets Personals Miss Barbara Clift has returned to her home in Ottawa after spending the holidays with her parents Brigadier and Mrs. F. A. Clift. Mr. and Mrs. J. 0. Hughes of Bayfield returned from a visit with their son, Dr. and Mrs. J. D. Hughes and family at Marquette Mich. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gmeiner Sr. and son Bart and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gmeiner Jr. spent the new years weekend at their cottage. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Pye and family and Mr. and Mrs. R. Kerdall were at the Pye cottage for the new year. Mr. and Mrs. Roc Jenkins and family were at their Bayfield home for the holidays. Attending the funeral of Mr. Lloyd Scotchmer and with Mrs. Lloyd Scotchmer on Saturday were relatives Mr. arid Mrs. Otto Rennenkampff of Richmond Hill; Mr. and Mrs. Howard, Burt and Jo-anne of Woodstock; Mrs. Robert Peterka, Mrs. Ted Morley and Mrs. Robert Clark all of Cleveland, Ohio; also Mr. and Mrs. Jim Harman, Marine City, Mich. Mrs. Robert Clark is staying with Mrs. Scotchmer for a couple of weeks. With their mother, Mrs. Lloyd Scotchmer on this sad weekend were Mr. and Mrs. Howard Scotchmer, Robert and Lori of Chatham, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Pounder, John, Cathy and Mary of London. Mr. and Mrs. • Howard Scotchmer will be with their mother for a few days. New Year's guests at the Albion Hotel were: Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Egerton, London; Mr. and Mrs. Ray Bauer, Waterlod; Dr. and Mrs. G. H. Shepherd, Windsor; Mr. and Mrs. Peter Tillmann and family, London; Mr. and Mrs. John McConkey and family, London; Mr. and Mrs. Ted Johnston and family, London; Mr. and Mrs. W. Fraser and family, London; Mr. and Mrs. R. Dagg and family, London. The Bayfield Croquet Club held their sixth annual dinner at the Albion Hotel on New Year's eve. Past president Dr. Jack Walters presented gifts to the retiring executive. The 1971 executive will be: President, Mrs. Hugh Gregory; Vice-President, Mrs. Joe Beechie; Secretary, Mrs. H. M. Jarvis; Treasurer, Dr. W. Tillmann. A bon voyage gift was presented to Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Beechie, who will be attending the International Commonwealth Bar Association Conference in New Delhi,India. Cottagers at their cottages over the holiday were: Dr. and Mrs. Wm. Tillmann, London; Mr. Norman Brown, Buffy and Vicki, London; Mrs. Nelson McConkey, London and guest Mrs. Jean Orr, Stratford; ..Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Kelly, London; Mr. and Mrs. George Kalanzis, Birmingham, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. George Cantrick, Birmingham, Mich.; Mr. Justice Maurice King, Stratford; Dr. and Mrs. J. Walters and family, London; Mr. and Mrs. Ron Champman and family, London and Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Atkinson, St. Clair Shores, Mich. _ 49c Window Cleaner _ - All-Purpose Grind Mother Parker Coffee _ lb. 94c Mother Parker 10 oz. Jar Instant Coffee _ _ _ _ $1.63 Mother Parker 60s Tea Bags _ 73c _ lb. 53c lb. 39c per tin 89c GROUND BEEF Fresh SIDE PORK HEAD CHEESE _ Raspberry (4-in pkg. reg. 43c) Weston's Swiss Rolls _ 2/65c 2/83c 23c Liquid 24 oz. Thrift Detergent 39c New Size 20 oz. Shredded Wheat _ _ 2/$1 loos Bayer Aspirins 65c Philips 40, 60, 100 watt Light Blubs 4/69c Fancy 14 oz. Delmonte Peas 5/89c Easy-off 15 oz. (aerosol container) Smoked PICNIC SHOULDERS lb. WIENERS, 1 lb pkg. - - Beef and Pork SAUSAGE _ _ _ lb. Rib BOILING BEEF _ _ lb. Rindless SIDE BACON _ _ lb. Fresh Christie's 7 oz. pkg. Bits 'N' Bites Bick's 15 oz. Sauer Kraut 45c 49c 39c 45c 55c NIMM1111111=•••••••••• FROZEN FOOD mornimmi VALLEY FARM French Fries 6 lbs. $1 PRODUCE CALIFORNIA No. 1 - Size 24s HEAD LETTUCE (product of USA) 2 for 37c FLORIDA, 48s, WHITE/PINK GRAPEFRUIT 12 for 79c ONT. No. 1 - (Product of Can.) PARSNIPS 2 lb. pkg. 27c Clinton Nevw.liewrci, Thursday, January 7, '1971, 7 Redmen win Husky tournament championship CHSS Redmen last week captured the senior championship at the annual Huskie Christmas basketball tournament in Stratford. The tournament was held last Wednesday and the Redmen swept to impressive victories. They begin regular play this Friday against Goderich in Goderich. Municipal reform discussed by county BY ANDRE AMSING Last Wednesday, the Senior Redmen travelled to Stratford to participate in the annual Northwestern Huskie Invitational Basketball Tournament. Eight teams, all from the Huron-Perth Conference, were represented in the junior-senior double elimination bouts. Central Huron was to play Goderich at 11:00 a.m. in the first round, but automatically won when Goderich failed to appear on time. Next game was against the only team that had defeated C.H.S.S. previously, Mitchell. In this hard fought contest, Clinton stayed ahead all the way and dominated play. Shooting and rebounding were right on as Clinton pulled out a 51.42 victory. Scorers were Rick Dubler with 10, Paul Bartliff with 5, Andre Amsing with 10, Gord Lavis with 11 and Pete Cameron with 15. This victory led the way to the finals against Northwestern Huskies at 8:15. Clinton led the Huskies throughout the game with a quick-running attack. The Stratford fans didn't have much to cheer about as C.H.S.S. executed a 66-35 win. Pete Cameron and Gord Lavis led scorers with 15 points each. Andre Amsing and Rick Dubler The organization meeting of the Huron County 4-H Sheep Club was held in the Ontario Department of Agriculture and Food Board Room in Clinton on December 30. Eighteen members and club leaders enjoyed the , on "Crossbreeding Sheep" presented by Leonard followed with 13 each. The second line played most of the last quarter and did a good job of setting the plays up. The team receives the annual pennant and individual crests. First league game will be this Friday versus Goderich in Goderich. SENIOR RESULTS First Round Mitchell 46 S. Central 44 Seaforth 31 Wingham 25 Northwestern 49 St. 'Marys 23 C. Huron default over Goderich Consolation Semi-Finals Wingham 45 St. Marys 35 S. Central 55 Goderich 51 Consolation Final S. Central 51 Wingham 38 Championship Semi-Finals Northwestern 50 Seafurth 43 C. Huron 58 Mitchell 47 Championship rile C. Huron 66 Northwestern 35 JUNIOR RESULTS First Round S. Cenral 40 Mitchell 24 Northwestern 61 St. Marys 13 Listowel 58 South Huron 9 Seaforth 18 Wingham 37 Consolation Semi•Finals Wingham 56 St. Marys 21 Mitchell 55 South Huron 10 Consolation Final Mitchell 53 Wingham 45 Championship Semi-Finals Northwestern 70 Seaforth 39 S. Central 44 Listowel 34 Championship Final S. Central 58 Northwestern 53 MacGregor. He also outlined the club project for the year. The slate of offigerys were selected as follows: president, Ted Kernick, Kirkton; vice-president, Larry Lovett, Londesboro; secretary-treasurer, Debbie t Riddell, Hay; press reporter, John Kinsman, Kippen. BY ERIC EARL The inaugural meeting of the 1971.1972 Bayfield Council was held Monday in the Council Chambers of the municipal building with a large number of ratepayers present. The oath of office was administered by the Clerk Treasurer Mr. Gordon Graham following which Rev. Don Beck one of the new councillors said a few words of dedication and guidance. Council reverted to the regular agenda for meetings and the Reeve E. W. Oddleifson outlined so me legislative problems which confront the new council. A Planning Committee made up of the council as a whole was appointed to complete the village official plan. The 1970 Library Committee was re-appointed for 1971 with Mrs. Elva Metcalf, Mrs. Jessie Blair, Mrs. N. Rivers as members and Mrs. Ev Earl as librarian. A Community Centre Board Was appointed with Bob Snell, Pat Graham, Frank McFadden, Rev. Don Beck and Reg York as members and Gordon Graham as Secretary. The Reeve is ex-officio member of all these Committees. The auditor, Mr. Elmer Parker, was reappointed for 1971. A by-law was passed appointing Mr. Adam Flowers, Mr. Herb Bridle and Mr. Ernie Hovey members of a Committee of Adjustment. A further by-law was passed appointing John Lindsay the By-Law Enforcement Officer for the village. • Small salary increases were given to the Clerk Treasurer,the Road Superintendant and the Afternoon unit of the Ontario Street United Church was held January 5, 1971, with twenty-eight members present. Devotions were taken by Mrs. G. Potter, Mrs. Lee McConnell and Mrs. E. Brown. Mrs. Potter opened the meeting with a New Year's Wish and the devotional thought (The Light of the World). Sixty-four hospital calls and thirty-three home calls were, made. Mrs. G. Potter gave a missions and stewardship report from letters received from Tax Collector to keep pace with cost of living changes. The Reeve mentioned that Mrs. Carl Diehl had presented a copy of one of the original maps of the village to council showing lot measurments in chains and links. It was decided to mount this under glass so that anyone interested could inspect it. The council was asked about their policy on snowmobiles and their control. The following statement by council was made to the meeting as a whole. MOTORIZED SNOW VEHICLE ACT 1968 Bayfield Council was reminded that the Motorized Snow vehicles act which was passed by the government in 1968 regulates the operation of snowmobiles. The regulations include licensing of the motorized snow vehicles and the operators. It is contrary to the provisions of this act for anyone under 16 years of age to operate these vehicles on public roads or highways. Due to the increase in fatal accidents and to avoid similar happenings in Bayfield, the Act will be enforced by the Ontario Provincial Police who now police this village. Owners and operators are urged to adhere to the provisions of the Motorized Snow Vehicles Act 1968 as amended from time to time. SOCIAL NEWS Those present at council meeting expressed concern about Mara St. (Glass's) Hill being used as a toboggan run. The lower end of this slide comes out on the road to the north pier and is very dangerous. missionaries through the Live Love Books. Reports of various conveners were given. February meeting program by Mrs. J. Gibson's group and lunch committee September group. Parents are asked to stop their children from using this hill for this purpose before someone is injured. Meanwhile Council will investigate ways and means of closing the hill permanently. The budget for 1971 was deferred to the next meeting which will be held January 18 at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers of Municipal Building. The committees of Bayfield council for 1971-1972 include: 1. Finance, Property, Permits, Lotteries, Councillor Frank Mc Fadden, Chairman; Councillor Don Warner, co-Chairman. 2. Public Works, Buildings, Machinery, Councillor Don Warner, Chairman; Councillor Frank. McFadden, co-Chairman. 3, Parks, Harbours, Beaches, River, Street-Lighting, Councillor Reg York, Chairman; Councillor Rev. Don Beck, co-Chairman. ' 4. Health., Welfare, Protection, Recreation, Councillor Rev. Don Beck, Chairman; Councillor Reg York, co-Chairman.. The Reeve is ex-officio member ' of all Committees, Clerk-Treasurer, Tax Collector, Building Inspector, Gordon J. Graham. Road Superintendant, By-Law Enforcement Officer, Trench Inspector, Weed Inspector, John Lindsay. Auditor, Elmer Parker. Bayfield Large audience for inaugural Council session Huron County Council recently reviewed the structure of local government in the length), "guidelines for Action 1970". Some of its recommendations were presented last week. The rest are printed below. MUNICIPAL REFORM 1, The need for local government reform be recognized and the province be requested to tailor such reform to the individual requirements of each specific area after consultation with elected representatives and appointed officials of the area. - Council would agree to delete the word 'province' and add 'county or region.' 2. pull scale regional government be programmed by the urgency of the situation so that as the pressures of urbanization arise the areas be analysed and problems met, - Council felt this section not applicable in Huron. 3. Where a drastic re-structuring of local government is not eminent, local representatives be encouraged to implement reform through adoption of a sound planning program; involvement in the development of their area; consolidation of Municipalities. - Council concurred, 4. The second tier of government for rural Ontario be the existing county rejuvenated by permissive legislation to extend its services; fiscal reforms; internal boundary changes; equitable representation. - Council concurred. TWO-TIER SYSTEM 1. The basic system of local government in Ontario (excluding the districts) be a two-tier one with the county or region as the second tier and the city, borough, town, township and village as the first tier. - Couneil concurred. 2. Provision be made for exceptions to the baiic system so that where a case t in be made for the formation of a one-tier system or for a city to remain as a separated unity, that legislation be provided to allow for these exceptions. - Council concurred. 3. Police villages be abolished and for administrative purposes they become a part of the municipality in which they are located. - Council concurred. ASSETS AND LIABILITIES 1. 'The rights and claims arising through the amalgamation of municipalities or the inclusion of acities and separated towns with counties in regional government be determined by negotiation. - Council concurred. 2, Where such negotiations fail, that the distribution of assets and liabilities be determined by a board of arbitration. - Council concnrred. ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL 1. Present qualified municipal personnel who might be displaced by the re-structuring of local government be offered employment under the new government for a limited period of time. - Council concurred with the addition of the words snot to exceed one year.' 2. They receive no lesser salary or other benefits. - Council would delete this recommendation and replace it with the following: Employees be retained on staff depending on job opportunity and qualifications. 3. Where normal attrition, provision of additional services or realignment of responsibilities does not handle surplus staff, a premature retirement policy be considered. - Council concurred. UNIQUE SITUATIONS 1. We concur with the policy of introducing special legislation for each specific area in which regional government has been established. - Council concurred. NAMES 1. Where major re-organization of local government occurs the name of the second tier be region and where it does not, the name of county be retained. The names of 'Member municipalities be city, town, township, Village and borough. - Council concurred, 2. In the formation of a new region, the name have some historic or geographic significance to the area and not be a combination of the names of existing municipalities. - Council concurred. 3. The name of the head of all local municipalities be mayor and where required, deputy-mayor. - Council concurred. 4. The names of additional representatives to county or regional councils be county and regional councillors, - Council concurred. 5. The name of the head of the county and regional •council be chairman. - Council concurred. BOUNDARIES 1. Consolidation of municipalities deserves study and implementation apart from the introduction of 'regional government. - Council concurred, 2. Some areas require a minimum dislocation of boundaries, both for the counties and their member municipalities, while the te-orgartization of boundaries in other areas is most vital. - Council concurred. 3. Local government re-structuring involves an honest and thorough appraisal'of existing boundaries by local representatives and where they are no longer relevant 'be altered in accordance with the findings of such studies. - Council concurred. 4. The ultimate goal be the retention of community identity and historic significance while achieving a unit of government scaled to meet current and future needs. - Council concurred. FUNCTIONS 1. The functions of county and regional government be those which are best performed on an area basis and will vary from county to county and region to region. - Council concurred. 2. The functions of the county or region encompass all the powers of the present county and may include many of the responsibilities presently assigned to the local municipalities. - Council recommended this clause be deleted, 3. No function be transferred to the county or region that can be performed better at the local level. - Council concurred. 4. The lower tier of government not be deprived of functions to make its role meaningless. - Council concurred. 5. All legislation relating to the re-allocation of responsibilities be permissive to allow each county to determine its own pattern of local government by majority vote of county council. Council concurred, 6. Wherever possible, the responsibilities now carried by special purpose bodies be assumed by councils through committees thereof. - Council concurred. 7. The provision of some services, such as sewage disposal and water, could be by the Ontario Water Resources Commission with the municipality purchasing the services it requires, - Council concurred. REPRESENTATION 1. Assessed population be the basis for representation to county and regional councils in Ontario. 2. No uniform formula for representation be adopted across the proirinte, but each county have its own scale of representation established by the Minister of Municipal Affairs in consultation with the county. 3. 'The current policy be continued of establishing the scale of representation under legislation forming a new region, 4. The ultimate goal be for representation by population, but where this cannot be achieved without one municipality having a majority of voting power on the county or regional council that legislation provide for some 'compromise arrangement to be made. (Huron'County Council referred these recommendations back to the Special Study Committee of A'CRO requesting clarification on the meaning of 'assessed population,' and further that the Special Study Committee be requested to make specific recommendations.) (See Page Light)