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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1980-10-30, Page 6Page 6 Citizens News October 30, 1980 1 t* 1 1 1 4 1 ' • f t t . .. . 1* 7. Form buiinessmen'a association Bayfield candidates auestioned Municipal elections are important, and with that thought in mind I took a short survey of eligible voters in Bayfield to find out what issues were foremost in Hayfield by Bud Sturgeon their minds. From what I heard, I came up with five questions which reflected their problems. The incoming -reeve, and the five candidates trying for the four council seats responded to the questions as they appeared. The Questions What would you like to see happen with the "Mill Pond" area east of the Highway 21 bridge in Bayfield? In regards to future development in the village, what can you see happening in the "near" future? With a younger population putting a strain on existing recreational facilities, what immediate improvements could be made? Is the police protection given by the OPP at present sufficient, and if not, how would you like to see it upgraded? Should the village play a more active role in taking steps to curb the erosion of the lakebank? Gwen Pemberton Would like to see the area maintained as a nature - conservation area. A lot of businesses are changinghands and it is a bit ora worry to see this hap- pening. We all should be interested in what is going to happen on the Main Street. Would like to leave it to the Recreation Committee to make plans for im- provements. Council has already written to the Attorney - General and received a reply Vote DON McGREGOR for DEPUTY -REEVE Stanley Township - 6 years experience on township council M "I ask for your support on November 10" new O��drs lb -4o small 11 business Financial assistance Management counselling Management training Information on government programs for business See our Stratford Office Representatives BILL SCHUTZ AND/OR BOB PEARCE AT: The Devon Building Main Street, Exeter ON: The 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month. (Next Visit: Tuesday, November 4th) If you require financing to start, modernize or expand your business and are unable to obtain it elsewhere on reasonable terms and conditions or if you are interested in the FBDB management services of counselling and training or wish information on government programs available for your business, talk to our representative. FEDERAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMEN7 BANK (Branch Office Address) For an appointment or further information on the Bank's services call 271- 5650 (collect) or write 1036 Ontario Street Strat- ford, Ontario. regarding this problem. Although we don't always have enough police protection, working together with Roy McMurtry there will be an improvement. takebank erosion is something that should be looked into, and with co- operation through the Bayfield-Ausable Conser- vation Authority it will be looked into. Reg Wilson Would like to see it made into a recreation or con- servation area, or maybe a picnic area. Can not see too much building taking place with the high interest rates because not too many people are willing to take on a large mortgage. The field in the Agricultural Park is being readied for a new ball diamond, and a more active Recreation Committee could look after those problems. The "police" have talked to the council and say they're doing the best they can with the staff available. It would cost too much to have our own police force. Thinks that the lakebank erosion problem is out of the councils juristiction and there is nothing they- can really do. George Fellows (incoming . reeve) Would like to see the entire area from the "Hogsback" to the lake kept for the en- joyment of the public who enjoy the outdoors and wildlife. It could be a low key recreation, not highly organized and wouldn't want to see a lot of tables and benches there. The village will be going through (and has -already) started to go through) a critical stage in its development. We will have to establish guidelines to ensure the proper organized growth, and endeavor to live within the By-laws. We have to provide adequate and interesting shopping for the many visitors. An adequate start has been made, but we will have to provide a recreational program to employ the spare time of interested residents and provide more . com- petitive sporting activities. Believes that tlere should be an effective liaison maintained between village officials and the OPP to ensure that any law- breaking activities are monitored closely, and that the proper deterrents are provided where necessary. There are studies con- stantly underway to combat the problem of erosion, but it would appear that the village should obtain some projec- tion be specialists in this field to determine what the future may bring and what steps could be taken to prevent the loss of the lakebank. Dave Johnston Would like to see it remain as it is. Right now we have to wait and see what happens, the vast majority clearly showeddistastefor a marina and the council will have to stand behind them. He is opposed to the purchase of the land by the village. Doesn't see much hap- pening because right now we have plenty of lots available (if not too many) and should wait until these are sold before more development takes place. There probably will not be a great deal of building because the demand for people to move here in large numbers does not exist. Get a co-ordinating program going with a Mr. and MR. AND MRS. PATRICK BRANDON Patrick Brandon were united in marriage at St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church in St. Joseph on September 27. The groom is the son of Ken and Elane Brandon of RR 3 Bayfield and the bride Mary Teresa (Terri) is the daughter of John Paul and Barbara Rau of RR 2 Zurich. Father J. Bensette performed the double ring ceremony and special vocal duets were provided by the Miller sisters with a guitar accompani- ment. The bride's sister Denise Rau was the maid of honour. The bride was also attended by her other sisters, Patti and Cheryl Rau,the groom's sisters Karen Courtney and Kelly Bran- don. Kelly Sheardown, cousin of the bride was the flower girt Blair Brandon, a brother of the groom was the best man and guests were ushered into the church by Gary Rau, brother of the bride, Paul Payne and Stewarf Turner, friends of the groom, Rusty Brandon, a brother of the groom and Shown Walker, the groom's nephew was ringbearer. After o' honey- moon trip throughout northern Ontario, Mr. and Mrs. Pat Brandon made their new home in Bayfield. photo by Doug Longsdal Mrs. Recreation Committee that wants to look at sports in the broad sense. Dissappointed that there is no hockey program this year but is happy with the baseball programs. The facilities for the baseball could be im- proved but the arena for hockey is there and the soccer field could easily be put in order. Authored a petition that went to the Attorney -General and Bill Davis, complaining about the protection and feels that it has now im- proved. It is sufficient now, but questions if it has been in "past" summer months. The police will now take a second look and keep an adequate number of officers in the village. Would be in favor of an officer from the Goderich Detachment (from each and every shift), being stationed in the village, in fact, it should be manditory. If erosion is occurring on land owned or controlled by the village or by a village organization, they should spend the money necessary to protect the beaches and the land. People come to Bayfield to enjoy the beaches. Barbara Sturgeon Liked the land the way it was in the first place, and although it would be fine as a walk-in park, you would have to look at the cost of maintaining it. It is too dangerous to have a highway access to the land for automobiles. Cannot see much hap- pening in the next year or so other than a few properties changing hands because the whole economy is at a standstill. Have made a pretty good start. Forming a Recreation Committee was a progressive idea. We should make recreation available for all ages, whether participants or at the spectator level. Hockey could be organized and public tennis courts could be built in the village. On the whole, does not think that police protection is sufficient here. Ideally would like to see an OPP officer stationed here full- time. Should be protecting Pioneer Park, the beach and any other public property which may be threatened but feels private properties should not be protectedat the expense of all the taxpayers. Anyone purchasing lakefront property should be aware of possible erosion problems and prepared to accept the consequences. John Chapman The laws of the village as approved by the Govern- ment of Ontario should be upheld and the property should restored to such a state that it will not increase the erosion factor in the river. If the Mill Pond investorsor management are found guilty of breaking the laws as they were set out (to prevent this type of development) he would like to see them brought before the courts and prosecuted to the extent of the law. Hopes titat development is such that families can be raised in a healthy at- mosphere and that planning should move in that direc- tion, based on everybody's best interests. That is for both summer and full-time residents alike. A working Recreation Committee that became organized and could- infolwe wf .'. some strong rules and regulations on itself in order to have a healthy en- vironment to work in, could bring these developments about. Thinks the police protection is sufficient but would like to see the people of the village work closer with the OPP in assisting in problem areas, but within the allowances of the law. As far as public and private property goes, it is not the responsibility of the council to incur any debt as far as the erosion of -the lakebank is concerned, but it is their responsibility to give direction to those that wish, in order to set them on the right track. Next week in our election report, any or all of the five candidates are welcome to submit statements covering any other `issues" they feel are relevant, or to expand on those above. We have nearly 1000 eligible voters in the village of Bayfield this time around, and it is hoped that most will exercise their right. Rides to the polling station will be available, and next week we will also try to provide a list of drivers and phone num- bers. Businesses unite At a meeting held in the Municipal_Building, October 21, the Bayfield and Area Businesspersons Association (BABA) was formed. Attempts to form such an organization had failed in past years, but with several important issues before them, local business people thought the time was right to try again. Twenty of the thirty-five odd local businesses were represented at this innagural meeting. Chairperson, Harry Israel, secretary, Sally Leitch and Treasurer, Dave Johnston will form the executive of the BABA. All business people in the Bayfield area are welcome to join. If interested, you are asked to please contact any member of the executive. A business person's meeting will be held in November and will concern the Heritage Designation Area Plan, LACAC. Round and about the village Mr. Ed Siddal has returned from Lake Erie and will commence his fall fishing out . of Bayfield Harbour. . Mr. Bernard Sturgeon, Orangeville, was an over- night guest with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Sturgeon, and his grandmother, Mrs. Violet Sturgeon at their village residence, before returning home on Saturday. Don't forget the party Please don't forget the Hallowe'en Party at the Town Hall on Friday night. It is sponsored by the Bayfield Lions Club and there will be prizes for costumes and treats as usual." Fishing The rainbow fishing has tapered off somewhat this week in the Bayfield river what with the weather being exteemely poor, and the water level in the river dipping to a seasonal low one day (almost two feet at the docks) and, raising again over the weekend. Curling underway The Bayfield Curling Club launched its 1980.81 season on Sunday evening at the • r i.Please turn to page 7