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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1979-01-25, Page 10PAGE 10--CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 1979 the BAYFIELD.bugle Village to have building inspector At the regular meeting of the • Bayfield Village Council on Monday, January 22nd, the Council members turned out looking very spruce for the annual picture -taking event. The picture will be added to those which already hang on the walls of the Council chamber. Business matters dealt with included an agreement reached with Mr. Herman Van Wieren. He will undertake building inspection for the village beginning on February 1st. He will receive a salary of $840 based on an equalized assessment formula calculated in relation to the other municipalities for whom he acts as in- spector. He will receive in addition 121/2 cents per mile for travelling ex- penses. The cost of a village building permit has not yet been decided. Mr. Van Wieren says it will take approximately two weeks for the issuance of a permit. Councillor Warner reported an increase in the number of fire calls, - seven 'already in 1979. Reeve. McFadden won- dered whet -her the Council should consider making smoke detectors compulsory in Bayfield hors The Reeve, who represents council on the Ausable Bayfield Con- servation Authority, suggested that the new Resources Manager, Mr. William Mungall be asked to visit the village to acquaint council and ratepayers with flood plain and ,fill line map- ping regulations. Councillor Van Patter expressed concern that there is no supervision of the skating rinks in Clan Gregor Square. He reported that snowmobiles are disobeying the signs posted around the park prohibiting motorized vehicles. They are 'seen on the ice pulling children behind them in the midst of other skaters. A letter was received from the . Bayfield Archives Association requesting a grant from the village of $1,000 for the preservation and ac- cumulation of historical documents, important in the history of the village. Mr. Oddliefson appeared for the Association and suggested that the ,pur- chase of a fire-resistant safe for the protection of village archives was advisable. Letters trom the ministry of the en- viroment regarding the condition of garbage dumping areas and the need for suitable testing for the possible seepage of methane gas, and from the minister of tran- sportation and com- munication regarding the condition of bridges were received. Since neither the adjacent old garbage dump, nor the bridge on Highway 21 are under village jurisdiction, no report to these Ministries is necessary. The Clerk -treasurer asked the reporter to remind dog owners that dog tags are available and should be procured. A communication from the Hon. Thomas L. Wells, minister of Inter - Governmental affairs, was viewed by Council. Action by the Federal Government over the last months of 1978 will have the impact of cut- ting Ontario's expected revenues by $400 million for 1979. "We don't want to shift the impact to the municipalities; we have previously told them that increases in local government transfers will average five percent and we will stand by this commitment." Mr. Wells said. Life is pretty quiet these days for the residents at Les Jervis' pond near Holmesville. The ducks, geese and deer, frequently visited in the summer by local residents and passers-by voiced their concern and stared in amazement when a rare winter visitor, the photographer scaled a snowdrift to take their picture. (News -Record photo) Around and about the village We are pleased to ..report that Olive Rivers has returned to her Clan Gregor apartment after a sojourn in hospital in St. Marys. Freida Scotchmer wishes to thank Dr. Harrett and Dr. Lambert for their special care during her month's stay in Clinton Hospital, and to express special thanks to those who sent cards, treats and gifts and also to Rev. Alun Thomas. We extend the sym- pathy of the village to Mrs. Cliff Utter at the loss of her mother. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald . Knight and Kathryn of Leaside were guests of Mrs. Gilbert L. Knight on the weekend. On Sunday morning, January 21 at St. Andrews Church, the Rev. Alun Thomas performed the baptism of Anjie May Campbell. Following the service, the Grand- parents, great- grandparents, uncles, aunts and friends were entertained to a luncheon in the church parlor. The quilters who meet at Fern Baker's home on Mondays and Fridays are working on a second quilt. Incidentally, they are not all senior citizens as reported last week. The Parents' Auxiliary of the scout -related Baptist church news By Sandra Talbot The morning scripture reading was taken from Genesis 28, vs 10 - 22. The evening message was, taken from Isaiah 9 vs 6, ".°. and the government shall be upon his shoulder: ,and his name shall be called, Won- derful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace." The young people are having a skating party, Friday night in the park with everyone welcome. • On February 4, a baptismal service will be conducted for believers wishing to obey God's word in the waters of baptism. Sparky speaks "Sparky" advises "that those residents who are Using wood -burning stoves take down their stove -pipes once a month and, with the use of a mirror inserted in the chimney, look up to see daylight at the top of the chimney. If daylight isn't visible, it means that the. chimney is plugged. He says that there have been four calls for chimney fires since Christmas.'If green wood is being burned there is a 'build-up ,of resin in a chimney which can cause trouble. How, mush longer? groups is planrting a fun and dessert afternoon on Tuesday, February 6th at the Municipal Building. It will probably be from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Further details will be completed' and reported next. week. In the meantime, parents hope the date will be circled on Bayfield calendars. The A.B.C. had four tables of players last Wednesday afternoon. Phyllis Heard won the high •score and Dorothy Weston had the lowest. Area martyr studied Roots The voice though clamorous as a horn Re-echoed by a naked rock' Comes from that tabernacle -List! Within a fervent Methodist Is preaching to no heedless flock! -William Wordsworth's 'Peter Bell', published 1819. A study group in Bayfield which started about a year ago require's that participants give a talk or read a paper on a subject of his or her choice. The presentation is followed by discussion , of the subject. On Sunday night, it was Kay Reid's turn. She told the story of the Tolpudle Martyrs. It had aroused her interest, because, on trips to England, she visited near the village of Tolpuddle and her friends there expressed surprise that she had never heard their story. Curiosity led her to research it further when she learned that one 'martyr', James Brine had actually tried far- ming near Holmesville- crop failure, because of a plague of grasshoppers drove him off his land - and then lived in Bayfield for a short time. Research has located the farm, but no trace has been found of a' Bayfield connection. A London descendant has the blunderbuss brought to Holmesville for protection against Indians. The story is a fascinating one. As Kay pointed out, it is woven into the history of the trade union movement in Ontario as well as in England. These farm- hands in Dorset were religious, serious-minded and intelligent. They listened to the leaders of theirday. In religion they were Methodists, though John Wesley's call was not for economic justice. They were.,4 serious minded, so they pondered about the injustice of their plight and deter- mined to try todo something about it. They were intelligent, so they realized -that individually they -were getting nowhere thus they for- med a group to discuss what to do. They decided to ask for a raise in pay from six to eight shillings a week. ' From there they found themselves whisked off to a port, and, without a chance to bid their families farewell, they FINAL LER SHIRTS Special 9 9 Group - REG: TO '21." N • EA. SLACKS _IL' 3 OFF Special Rack SUITS SPECIAL GROUP SPORTCOATS UP,o 50 " OFF WINTER JACKETS SAVE UP TO $ 3 5 • 00 GLOVES COMPLETE 1 STOCK 2 PRICE •Many More In Store Specials *All Sales CoIh and "" Final *Alterations at cost on all Sale clothing SWEATERS SPECIAL 11/2 GROUP PRICE .2 �c JEANS & CORDS HOWICK ONLY $159.? • were put on board a hulk and transported to Australia. Labour leaders back in England took up their cause and won a pardon for them. But it was six long years before they got back to England. Seeking to avoid notoriety, they decided to emigrate to Canada where it was agreed they would keep their story a secret; however labour leaders learned their whereabouts and publicized their story. Today. a burial ground at Siloam Church near London, Ontario has become a place which Trade Unionists honour and visit on ceremonial occasions, because of the Tolpuddle Martyrs buried there. George Bernard Shaw commented on the Tolpuddle affair voicing his disapproval of martyrs in general. But, he said "There is this to be said for theDorchester men. They got tran- sported at the exp nse of the landlords and em - players. As they could hardly, if they were reasonable men, have desired to live in Dorset as slaves - for that is what it came to - they were lucky to be pushed out of It' Discussion which followed queried the power of Labour Unions in present day society and the blunt question inevitably arose Whose side did you take in the Fleck strike and or the teachers' strike in Huron County?" Fifteen of the 25 study group members were present. Most of the others have fled to warmer climes. UCW- groups dine A dinner was held in the basement of St. Andrews Church on Wednesday, January 17th, by the two UCW groups. At the meeting held afterwards, Jean Dunn presided and shared in the devotional period with Sharon Sinnamon and Marilyn Haw, Lorraine Fisher led in prayer. The `holiday money' was collected and the side which realized the larger amount is expected to entertain the losers at dinner on the evening of February 14th. Secretary Sharon Sinnamon read the minutes and 32 members were present. A thank - you card was circulated from Evelyn Greer for the honour paid her by the presentation of a life membership in the UCW as were letters from foster child Ilca Ardil of Colombia and from Gwen Watson of the Bluewater Club at the Rest Home,in Zurich. Visitors welcomed were Joyce Chilton, Hilda Gerger, Elizabeth Goodman and Jay Ball. A notice was read of the Presbyterial meeting for Huron -Perth UCW to be held in Exeter on January 30th. Speakers during the morning session will be Philip arid Joanne McGary . In the afternoon Dr. Katherine Hockin, retired Deaconess 'of the National Division of World Outreach will address the meeting. 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