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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1980-11-08, Page 9Comments By Bud Sturgeon (Municipal, elections are important, and with that thought in mind, f tooka short survey of eligible' voters in. Bayfield old to find out what issues were foremost in their minds. From, what I heard, I came up with five questions which c e refle d their .problems. The incoming Reeve, and the five candidates trying for the four council seats responded to the questions as they ap- peared.) The Questions 1. What would you like to see happen with the 'Mill Pond' area east of the Highway No. 21 bridge in Bayfield? 2, In regards to future development in the village, what can you see happening in the `near' future? 3, With a younger • population putting a strain ,on existing recreational facilities, what immediate im- provements could be made? 4. Is the police protection given by the OPP at present suf- ficient, and . if not, how would you like to see it upgraded? 5, Should the village pla a more active role in taking steps to curb the erosion of the lakebank? George Fellows (Incoming Reeve) 1. Would like to see the entire area from the 'Hogsback' to the lake kept for the enjoyment of the public who enjoy the outdoors and wildlife. It could be a low key recreation, not highly organized and wouldn't om Bayfield candidates want to see a lot of tables, and benches there, 2. The village will be going through (and has already) started to go through). a critical stage intsdevelopment. i We will have testablish 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., 3. An adequate start has " been made, but we will, have to provide a recreational program to employ the spare. tkne of interested residents and provide more com- petitive sporting ac- tivities. 4 Believes that there regulations. .a should be , an effective liason maintained bet- ween village officials and the O.P.P. to ensure that anyy law -breaking ac- tivities are monitored closely, and that the. proper deterrents are provided where necessary. 5. There are studies. constantly underway to combat the problem of erosion, but it would appear that the village should obtain some projection by specialists in this field, to determine whatthe future may bring ., and . what steps could be taken to p vent the loss of the lake b nk. John Chapman 1. The laws of the village as approved by the Government of Ontario should be upheld and the property should be restored to such a state that .it will not in- crease the erosion factor in the river. If the Mill Pond investors or 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 beforeh t e courts and prosecuted to the extent of the law. 2. Hopes that development is such that families can be raised in a . healthy atmosphere and that planning should move in that direction, based on everybody's best interests. That is for both summer and full- time residents alike. 3. A working Recreation Committee that became organized and could enforce some strong rules and n.. i ; sol n re order to have a healthy environment to work in, could bring these developments about. 4. Thinks the police protection is sufficient, but would like to see the people of the village work closer with the O.P.P: in assisting in problem areas, but within the .. allowances of the law. 5. 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 lake bank is con= cerned, but it is their responsibility to, give direction to those that wish, in order to stet them on the right track. Dave Johnston 1. Would like to see it remain as it is. Right now we have to wait and see what happens, the vast majority clearly showed distaste for a marina and the council will have to stand behind them. He is opposed to the purchase of the land by the village. 2. Doesn't see much happening •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 e , ,for people to • yfnov6, , here' in large numbers does not exist. • '' 3. Get a co=ordinating program going with a Recreation Committee that wants to look at sports in the broad sense. Disappointed that there is no hockey program this year but is happy with the baseball programs. The facilities for the baseball could be improved but the arena for hockey is there and the soccer field could easily be put in order. 4. Authored a petition that went to the Attorney - General and Bill Davis, complaining about the protection and feels that it has now,4mproved. 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 man- datory. 5. If erosion is oc- curring on land owned or controlled by the village or by a village organization, they should spend the money AA Congratulafioiis to the Bank of Montreal ar+you r new addition Plumbing Heating and air conditioning - by G.L. SLAGHT PL-unnBINs-&-HEaTfNMe: • Creditcin 234-6381 necessary to protect the beaches and the land. People come to BaYfietd to enjoy the beaches, Gwen Pemberton 1. Would like to. see the e m a area maintained as nature -conservation area. . • 2. lotofbusinesses A are changing hands, and it is a bit of .:a worry to see this happening. We all should be interested in what is going to happen on the Main Street. 3. Would like to leave it to - the R>aecreation Committee to make plans for improvements. 4. Council has already written to the Attorney - General Roy McMurtry and received a reply garding:_tbis-..-problem. Although we don't always have enough police protection, working together with Mr. McMurtry there will be an improvement. 5. lakebank erosion is something that should be looked into, and with cooperation through the Bayfield-Ausable Con- servation Authority it will be looked into. Barbara Sturgeon 1. 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 high- way access to,the land for automobiles. 2. Cannot see much happening in the next year, or so other than a few properties changing hands because the whole economy is at a stand - stilt. 3. Have made a pretty good start. Forming a Recreation Committee was a progressive idea. We should make recreation available for all ages, whether par- ticipants or at the spectator level. Hockey couldbe organized and public tennis courts could be built in"the village. 4. On the whole, does not think that police protection is sufficient here. Ideally would like to •see an O.P.F. officer stationed here full-time. 5. Should be protecting Pioneer Park, the beach and any other public property which may be threatened, but feels .. private properties should not be protected at the expense of all the tax- payers. Anyone pur- chasing lakefront property should be aware of possible erosion problems and be prepared to .accept the consequences. AA 0 Reg Wilson I, Would like to see it made into. •a recreation or conservation area, or maybe a picnic area. 2; Cannot see too much building, taking place with the high interest rates because not too many people are willing to take on a large mor- tgage. 3, The field in the Agricultural Park is being readied for a new ball diamond, and a more active RecreatiarY Committee could look after those problems. 4. 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 tohave--our.ow police force. 5. Thinks that the lakebank erosion problem is out ' of the council's jurisdiction and there is nothing they can really do. L NTQN N] WS-RECQRD,'TIttr SONY, IkTOVElviBEI 6, 1900 -.PAGE by Burl:$turgeon and Helen Owen Rev. Shie] welcomed ba Rev, Enos Brubacher from the Gospel Text Publishers in Eganville, Ontario brought inspiring and thought-provoking messages to bothser- vices in the Bayfield Baptist Church on Sun- day. He used Deuteronomy chapter six, verses 5-9 as his text, saying the Gospel signs, six of which " have been erected in this area, are n God' d d 1 y God's word, as it was given to us in the Bible. This Mission makes these signs whenever God supplies the money through His grateful people. The Mission • never goes in debt and is a nen-profit organization. These Gospel signs can be seen -all across Canada, United States and in some overseas countries, Many people have seen these signs and through them have ac- cepted Jesus as their personal Saviour, for as Jesus told Nicodemus, "Verily, verily I say unto thee, except a man be s wor an mon born again, he canno,1 Every Youngs plan Christmas dinner The Ever Young Club met last Thursday evening with a good at- tendance at the Town Hall President Len Carter. • chaired the meeting. Secretary • Thelma Utter read the roll call and reports of the last meeting, The meeting the local club had with the Golden Radars from Clinton was also reportecl. as well as the USCO meeting in Dashwood. Treasurer Dorothy. Cox gave a very complete report„of the finances and plans were discussed for the club's Christmas dinner to be held later next month. Plans were also discussed to 'en- tertain' another club in November, Esther Makins reported on the bus trip to the Tommy Hunter show in Toronto scheduled for December ' and the Simcoe Site trip. Birthday greetings were sung to several and .congratulations were in order for Len Carter and his wife, Viola, on being a new grandfather and grandmother this summer. Collection was received and the business section of the meeting was closed: Euchre followed and the winners were: ladies' high, :Eileen- £leave; ladies' low, Susie. Pollock; ,men's high, Perc Johnston; men's low, J. B. Higgins and . AA Our Congratulations Bank of Montreal We were pleased to have assisted with your addition most lone hands, Mabel McClinchey. All area senior citizens over 60 years of age are invited to attend these meetings and have a nice social evening together. Clan Gregor The residents of Clan Gregor Apartments met on Saturday evening to plan their winter program. After a very democratic discussion it was decided thatduring the winter months Tuesday nights would be reserved for bingo, and Thursdays for games and cards. Plans were also put in hand for the annual Christmas dinner which will take place, early in December. The catering arrangements will be undertaken by the ladies of the United Church UC W. the Kingdom of Grid", St. John 3:3. Can we say with Mr. J, Woollen, guest soloist from Tillsonburg, "I think of God and what He's done for me?". The three other solos that Mr: Woollen sang were also greatly appreciated by all. The Pastor Rev. Les Shiel, Shiel and Bri ere welcomed 01401 s� rt Figure *koala* trll�l bto in on :blast hla�t �the txrBafY ie•sd Arena, Professional f igurerskater, Pauline Bell, will be on ;hand to start the, iesso ne.� 1f anyone did not:register last weekend for this activity, they can $till: register at the arena on Saturday. No hockey There was no iwesponse for the Minor Hockey Registration last weekend. If there are any young people interested in playing hockey in Bayfield this year, another Registration Day has been set for this Saturday morning, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m, at the All ages Bayfield Arena are welcome. Our Congratulations to the Bank of Montreal We were pleased to have done the electrical installations for the addition Barry Buchanan Glenn McLean 3-PHASE EcTRIC Quality - Economy - Service PHONE 482-7374 or 482-9030 EVENINGS • BARRY BUCMANAN DAVE CASE BUFFINGA BUSINESS MANAGER •Refreshments •Something for everyone •Tour our renovated premises •Four Free draws,,each one for 25 sTiiny new silver dollars Full Service Banking Hours.,.. Monday to Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. JOHN BROCK Architects 5trotford and Toronto We were pleased to have been selected as general contractor GALE DOUCETTE CONSTRUCTION LIMITED R.R. NO. 4, Clinton 482.3348 4. SHEFFIELD SCHORN LTD. 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