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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1980-08-21, Page 10"iaz zo— INTQN NEWS*RUCORD, THURSDAY, Y, AUGUST 21, 1980 According to a spokesman from the ministry of natural resources, Dick Peever has to remove this barge within two weeks. The barge has been blocking the Bayfield River, north of the bridge, for nearly a year and many village residents have protested its placement. (Bud Sturgeon photo) To help others Seniors pass resolutions by Gwen Pemberton The Bayfield Ever Young Club (No. 691) was represented at the 22nd Annual Convention of the United Senior Citizens of Ontario by two delegates, Esther Wright and. Gwen Pemberton. Many others from Huron .County were observed among the 700 delegates and visitors in attendance on the campus at Queen's University where the annual event takes place. USCO was in- corporated in 1961 with 100 clubs. It now has more than one thousand across the province with 250,000 members. It is .a powerful and growing force and the President, J. B. Van Waggoner of Toronto, re-elected for a third term stressed the responsibility of the in- coming executive to carry out the directives of the delegates in con- vention. "At the present time, all indications point to a serious economic recession -in-this country: Inflation is still a main threat with the price of all commodities, especially energy, rising at a rate beyond comprehension. Your incoming executive will need the support and especially the unity of our organization to combat the existing conditions of the economy," he said. The speeches delivered • and the many resolutions submitted by the member clubs - 96 were dealt with - gave evidence of serious concern for the welfare of the many senior citizens who are living on incomes recognized as below the poverty level.__ The resolutions ' dealt with foiir main subjects, health. housing, pensions and education tax. Fif- teen dealt with health mattersand Resolution 12, Medicare in Crisis, was presented with the concurrence of the Resolutions Committee and unanimously adopted. It read as follows: WHEREAS: • The un- dermining of the Ontario Health Insurance Plan by the Ontario Medical Association, and the opting -out of OHIP by doctors continue; all of which is apparently condoned by both the Federal and Ontario governments and, WHEREAS the basic issue of the universal health plan accessible to all Canadians has the support of many citizen groups in . Ontario. Last year. a 200 -member Medical Reform Group composed of doctors, medical students and others was formed as an alternative to the Ontario Medical Association. This new doctors' organization joined with other ,.groups in the Ontario Health Coalition in presenting a joint brief to the Federal Iealth Services Review hearings under Com- missioner Emmett M. Hall early in April. Other groups in the Ontario Health Coalition included our USCO - the Ontario Nurses Association, .the Ontario Teachers Federation, the Secon- dary School Teachers Federation, the Canadian Council of Retirees, the Jesuit Centre for Social Faith and Justice and_the Ontario • Federation of Labour. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: The 1980 USCO. Annual Con- ference commend our officers in the role and their participation in the Ontario: Health Coalition group ; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: We urge the incoming USCO executive to keep the Ontario Health Turn to page•11.,0 Well folks, here he is, Bayfield's own news "hound", 'Fifty the Beagle' :going out for a news scoop in the vilage. His picture is published following hundreds of requests for a look at Bayfield's most intelligent dog. (Bud Sturgeon photo) atepayers learn that barge must be moved By Bud Sturgeon Although repeated attempts were made to stymie discussion on the proposed 'Mill Pond Marina', it was what the crowd at the annual ratepayers' meeting cameto talk about and when 'allowed', talk they did. The meeting, which was held last Saturday morning at the old town hall, saw a very good turnout with most seats on the floor filled and many people occupying the balcony above. Estimates would put the count at well- over 100 persons. The meeting opened withratepayers' president, George Fellows, addressing those present, on the value of a strong association. The nomination committee then presented their findings for the 1980-81 slate of officers which is: president, George Fellows; treasurer, Ernie Hovey; secretary, Anne Tillman; vice president, Evelyn Galbraith; directors, 'esse $lair, Dawna Westlake, -Doris Red-' doch, Jack Pounder, Jean Cook and Pat Muratori., Only two are new on the executive, the rest being holdovers from the last term again. Jack Pounder, a new director, seems to be a valuable addition, while Evelyn Galbraith, the new vice president, who was described as being 'very interested and active' in the Ratepayers, was not in attendance. Bayfield Reeve Prank McFadden, a'ddlressed the meeting under the topic of 'Clarification of Administration', or more simply, how the village council works. Some projects currently in the news, and their status were mentioned by the Reeve as well: Ducharme Subdivision (inactive) ; Osmond Estate (7 years back taxes owing) ; Hession Drain (private property:);. Godbolt Subdivision (complete) 'village Suyrvey .(`in the mill'); New Horizons (washrooms.. completed and grounds seeded at the Old Town Hall.); Victoria Street (in the jropessof'. being turned over to the village); garbage collection (landfill costing more money. so. rates are liable • to rise) ; library (painting com- pleted) ; Yacht Club (more room being negotiated) ; Road Erosiop on the 'Long Hill' (soil being swept into the river - possibly need 290 feet of sheet pile which would cost $70,000 with total project cost being r near $100,000 - presently being negotiated through the Ausable Authority so the village would only pay a small percentage if passed) ; new village works yard- (ran into financial problems so no building will be con- structed this year) ; asphalt (road program is completed for this year. with only a few short streets remaining un- paved) ; Fry and Angus Streets (to receive drainage , this year); Board Of Education (wholesale reassessment of .'factor' for village); Recreation Committee By�Law .(in 'our' hands, but "they are not abiding by it"). Arena Board Chairman John Siertsema spoke about the Community Centre, noting that " after grants and donations were tallied, $7Q,000 was still owing pn the building. The continuous use of the ice surface last winter necessitated the purchase of a tractor and esurfacer. Indefinite plans are in the worka}or of our tax money goes to the Board of Education. `Correspondence received by the 'Ratepayers' was read by secretary Anne 'X'illxnan,: and included the topics 'Access to the. river banks east of the Highway 21 bridge and the proposed marina thereon'; signs wanted for 'McGregor Park' to show the way to the Public Washrooms; and a plea to stop the growth of the village in order to stay free of in- creased garbage, sewers and water and more 'policing'. Then it was time to hear about the fence blocking the north bank of the river (east of the bridge] and'the proposed - 'marina' on the south bank (east of the bridge also). The Ratepayers were given a mandate to in- vestigate "the authority given for erecting the fence in question, and loss of walking access to the river banks on all 'related' properties. Warren Knight of the Ministry of Natural Resources answered in effect that, property owners own to the water's edge, and the bed of the river is Crown Land. Even though deeds may read to the high water mark, the Ministry Turn to page 11 • BAYFIELD 131.1.x byGwen Pemberton and Bud Sturgeon Around and about the village Sincere sympathy is extended to Mrs, 'Albert (Helen) Craig in the loss of her brother Richard (Dick) Steep of Clinton who passed away Mon- day, August 11, 1980. L'il Rob Irwin, who had spent two weeks with his grandparents Walter and Milvena Erickson, uncle Andrew and aunts, Luanne and . Lydia, returned home to London last Tuesday with his parent's Rob and Sheryl Irwin, who spent the day with his family. Walter and Milvena Erickson, Luanne and Lydia attended the 109th Annual Armada Fair in Armada, Michigan on Saturday and Sunday motored to Glencoe to a Country Jamboree on the Arena Grounds. The day long program hosted by -Na s h vi l 1-e- R-ec-o r -d i n artist and three -time winner of Simcoe's Canadian open Singing Contest, Joan Spalding and the Foggy Mountain Band, featured Nashville recording artist Jimmy Williams from W.S.M.A. Marine City, Michigan; Big Kenny Neilson whose rendition of Tiny Tim's "Tip Toe through the POOL KIT INCLUDES •30 mil. •vinyl liner • 14 gauge gal. steel walls *Bull - ,_ nose coping *Wide track skimmer *Return fittings •Main drain •Hayward high rate sand filter with super pnmp •Vacuum kit *Main- tenance kit •6' diving board •3 step stainless steel ladder •Installation includes con- crete and pool pad bottom . RECTANQLE INSTALL POOL 12 x 24 - 4720.00 14 x 28 - 5230.00 16 x 32 - 5780.00 18 x 36 - 6360.00 20 x 40 - 6960.00 Beat inflation! Order now for next year installation. 5.20?n OFF ON ALL IN STOCK MERCHANDISE Tulips" sent everyone into fits of laughter. Also •featured was Honey West; fiddler and stepper Johnny Wurm ; Maple Sugar; Jubilaires and a set of excellent Junior Square dancers plus many many more ex- cellent entertainers. M.C. for the program was Don Murray of CFPL-FM 96 London. Proceeds went to the , Glencoe District Lions Club. Brian Diennert visited for the weekend with his parents Ron and June in St. Marys. Sister Karen and friend Noelle Hamilton who have been the guests of Karen's Uncle Wayne Diemert for the past week, decided -to • remain another week and enjoy the beach and an extra few days holidays. Miss Chris Lunn and ' -frien-d Miss . - Doreen Thomas of Alliston were weekend guests of the former.'s aunt, Mary Diemert, uncle Floyd, and cousins Wayne and Rick. Late last Friday af- ternoon, 'Fifty the Beagle' took to an un- controllable fit of barking. When unleashed, he promptly strode, downtown and 'shat-a-doody' on a doorstep. Upon his return he commented, "I read somewhere that she wanted to try and raise some." A bunch of people were seen laying on their. backs, on Howard Street last Tuesday night, having a grand old time viewing the meteorite shower. Mr. and Mrs. William Latimer and daughter Amanda, Weston, Ontario, were the • weekend guests of Mrs. Ethel ' -Knight- at -her Louisa Street Residence. Mr. and ,Mrs. Bernard F. Sturgeon, and sons Jeff and Roland, Orangeville, were at their ,Louisa Street cottage for the weekend. Mr. Gary Brandon has returned to Halifax, after spending an extended three week holiday in Bayfield this year, with his parents, Joe and Alice Brandon. Bob ' and Helen Woolever, Harold and June Brown, Thelma Gemeinhardt and many others from Saginaw, Michigan, were in Bayfield• over • the weekend,, visiting friends and relations therein. George and Audrey Bellchamber, Toronto, are in the village, spending a few days at their Delevan Street residence. • Mary Ann Rathwell visited with (brother) Mr. and -Mrs. --Rob; Rath- well and daughter Katie, Turn to page 11 • a better storage building to 'house this apparatus. The 'roller skating' program is going well, 3 nights a week with $150- $175 per night being realized. Village .Clerk Gordon Graham gave a short speech, noting the village is free of debt, with the only money owing (in- directly) being the Community Centre. At times they (the Council) are trapped by other groups (ie: New Horizons - Town Hall Project), assured it would not cost the village 'five cents', but they ended up paying out $8,000. Sixty percent Sail safely through summer. s Watch for overhead power lines. ontario hydro "Ifyou're 65 orolder, twhyour mailbox this week:' Ontario's Property lax Grant applications were mailed this week to all senior citizens receiving the federal ()Id Age Security pension. If you are eligible, complete the application and return it as quickly as you can. Your Grant will soon be an the way. These Property Tax Grants of up to $500 help offset municipal and school taxes for Ontario's Senior Citizens.'Iliere is also a Sales 'lax Grant of $50 each for every senior citizen starting in 1980. For,seniors, these Grants replace ()ntarioIax Credits pre- viously claimed by filing income tax returns. PROPERTY TAX GRANTS You are eligible for an Ontario Property• Iax (,rant if: • `You are 65 years of age or older and • \ou paid rent or property taxes on • your principal residence _in 1980. HO' MUCH DO YOU RECEIVE? UP TO $500, STARTING IN 1980. • If you rent, your grant will total 20% of your rent or $500, whichever is less. • If you own your principal residence your grant will equal the amount of your property taxes or $500, whichever is less. ♦ If gu share your home with anyone other.than your spouse, the grant will be apportioned according to rent or property tax paid. EXCEPTIONS': Only one -grant will be paid to a married co iple or to unmarried seniors sharing accommodation. People living in homes. for the aged or similar insti- tutions are not eligible for this grant. SALES TAX GRANTS A $50 grant will be paid annually to every senior citizen. .Ontario Ministry Lorne Maeck Minister Of T.M. Russell Revenue Deputy Minister ONTARIO'S NEW' HOW TO CLAIM YOUR GRANTS ♦ If you receive the federal Old Age Security pension, an application form for your Property lax Grant will be mailed t you automatically before September 1980. An information pamphlet outlining the program has been mailed to you. Your Sales Tax Grant will be mailed to you automatically before October 1980. • If you do, ncit receive the federal Old Age Security pension and are 65 or over, please phone our Information''Centre toll-free after September 1, 1980 for full details. • In Metro "Toronto, cell 965-8470. • In area code 807, ask the Operator for Zenith 8-2000. • All other areas, dial 1-800-268-712.1. For further information or bilingual litera- ture call one of the numbers listed above. use Ontatio Wires • )10 tf)