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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLakeshore Advance, 2013-10-23, Page 1010 Lakeshore Advance • Wednesday, October 23, 2013 Council votes no ice for Bayfield next year New uses for arena a nnw up for discussion Gerard Creces OMI Agency Their may be ice in the Hayfield Arena next year, but it won't be the Munici- pality of Bluewater paying for it. Council decided Monday, October 7, to pass three rec- ommendations put forward bythe Hayfield Arena Wo-ing Committee, aimed at transforming the arena into "shorts and tee-shirts" indoor facility. As it stands, the ice surface is drastically tinder -used. Ice rentals at the Hayfield Arena only amount to 17 hours a week. The recommendations are to not put ice hack in the arena following the current hockey season, and to coor- dinate 0 plan 011 the future use of the facility with community and service groups as well as current arena users. In order to offer a buffer to ice users that need to transition t0 other c'e'ntres - Bayfield has the lowest cost of the Bluewater arenas • they \Vile he able to keep the current Hayfield rate of $1 19 per hour for adults and $108 for youth. Mayor Bill Dowson noted that he has been in conversation with Bayfield sel'Vice groups about the arena, add- ing they may take on a larger role in determining the ice's fate such as the Bayfield Lions or Optimists.'Ihe lions submitted a letter to the municipality noting their \villingness to develop 0 community complex in Bayfield, how- ever they (10 not want to take on own- ership or operational duties. I lowever, as it stands with such low usage, the municipality was unable to justify the ice for another year. "You have user groups that want to do something for all and for free," said Coon, Tyler Vessel. "'This is not a hin- drance, it's an avenue for change. Ile added Bayfield has one of the strongest recreational backgrounds, whether cycling, hiking, or even youth lacrosse. Coun. Paul Klopp asked if the first provision the ices closure he left out of the voting in order to further con- sult the community. Suggesting ,Mother group could take over the ice is just keeping a foot in the door, he said. "I'm not going to tell people maybe but we'll pull out for now," he said. "Of course it is heated hitt people have to have that (discussion. During the arena committee meet- ing of September 23, Klopp made a motion to hold a public sleeting with user groups, however it did not receive a second. Bluewater looks at standards for lakeshore roads Gerard Creces QMI Agency Lower the standard and bring them into the fold. A growing number of lake - shore residents are asking the Municipality of Bluewa- ter to take over unassumed roads west of I lighway 21. There are three types of roads in Bluewater - assunled which are fully serviced by the municipal- ity; unassumed, which are owned by the municipality but maintenance such as snow removal, gravel and calcium are paid for by resi- dents along the road; and private roads. The policy only deals with unassumed roads, stating that 0 two-thirds majority of residents along the road could petition the govern- ment to assume it. 1 towever, if Bluewater does assume those lakeshore roads, it would (10 so at a lower stand- ard. Lakeshore roads tend to be narrower and less fre- quently used than other municipal roads. Taking over those roads would largely mean just assuming the maintenance of the road, said Bluewater CA() Steve McAuley. 1 low - ever, signage and immediate Branch 498, THANK L ION Grand Bend YOU Wow! What a wonderful turnout for our ('hili (souk -off on Friday, October 11,2013. It was amazing. Thank you, thank you and thank you to all the partici- pants who brought us their secret recipes and gave us a great meal: Peter Manders, Peggy Johnson, Gloria Warren, Norm Auliffe, Jean Landshorough, 'lorry Bezaire, Linda Lou, Gord Carter, Robin Nathan, Wayne Hannon, Barb Smeekens, Ken Doherty, Bill Weber. Ken etc June Faust, Paddingtons, F.i.N.E. A Restaurant, Dennis ('lark, Errol Skillender, Larry Wallis/'Tony Maranka, and the Riverbend. Many thanks to Karen 'Thiel, Peggy Johnson, Barb Smeekens, Sue Rock and Ken Reidy for all their input, suggestions and running around. Our judges: Mary Becker, Dick McLeod, Jim Graham, Ken Reidy and Rose Shaddock. 11ow are your stomachs? Thank you. Thanks to the many patrons who supported our meat draw, the ticket sellers, the lunch servers, bartenders Karen &etc Sandy and Malcolm Henn for being able to be heard above the crowd. Last but not least our top three Chili's: Riverbend, Errol Skillender and Terry Bezaire. The judges certainly had a hard decision to make. Your attendance and generosity made our fundraiser a success. Karen 7)ernbull, 1)'e,surer, Branch 498 safety issues would need to be addressed right away. For lakeshore residents who want to have their roads paved and brought up to standard width, there could be some cost involved. 't'o bring the roads up to stand- ard width, landowners would need to deed back the necessary land to the municipality. In order to accommodate seasonal residents along the lakeshore, council will also be adjusting its language around petitions, allowing people to send a signed let- ter stating they wish to be added. Don't veer for deer OPP Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind motor- ists that we are entering the peak season for collisions with deer in i luron County. The collisions start to increase late October right through into December. 'Ibis month I luron OPP has inves- tigated 12 collisions involv- ing deer. In 2012 Huron OPP investigated 47 deer related collisions in October and GG collisions in November. Is there anything you can (10 as a driver to reduce your chance of colliding with a deer? Yes, absolutely. Slow down. Drive with extra care and caution in areas that are known to have high deer populations. Respect the wildlife warning signs that indicate increased risk. Watch carefully. Continu- ally scan the roadway up ahead front shoulder to shoulder. When you see wildlife such as a deer near On Sept. 5th a group of friends and relatives, surprised Mary Lou Erb, with a Limousine ride to Stratford and Dinner at the Arden Park, to celebrate her Retirement of 26 years working at Jerry Rader's Nome-st le Catcrin _ in Zurich. V•7.4.-cepawii. 1140/IPMI1wMw..s+w.o..ertaetftae. Bluewater has a large number of unassumed roads, and McAuley noted the cost to bring them all up to a min- imum standard would be about $1 million. Staff will bring a final draft of the road policy back to the next sleeting. Meanwhile, the municipality's 64 bridges will be getting a closer look as budget time arrives. Work for two bridge and structure replacements along Bron- son line was awarded to Vandriei Excavating for $594,49(1, with about $38,000 of that coming from the (;as Tax Reserve. the roadway, slow down and pass with care as they may suddenly bolt onto the road. Remember, VI1('re' thele is one deer often there are more nearby. ile especially wary around sunset and sunrise. 1)eer are most active between sunset to midnight and then again around dawn. Be alert and constantly scanting. Use your high beams when it is dark. Your headlights will illuminate the glowing eyes of a deer. Don't Veer for Deer. I lol(i your steering wheel with two hands, brake firmly and cone to a controlled stop. Swerving for a deer could lead to 0 Toss of control and a much more serious colli- sion with a fixed object such -f as 0 tree or hydro pole. What should 1 do if 1 hay• been involved in collisi(,, with a deer? Stay calm and pull your vehicle as far its possible off the roadway. Activate' your 4 way flashers. Ile visible and be aware of other vehi - cles if you venture outside of your vehicle. (:all 9-1-1 if anyone is seri- ously injured. If your vehicle sustains damage exceeding $1,000 you are required to report the collision to police as soon as possible. You can contact Moron OPP by call- ing 1-888-310-1122. Be Alert, Slow Down, Don't veer for Deer and Drive with Care. Driving safely starts with you.