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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 1981-03-05, Page 10PAGE10—CIONTON NIEWS,IREMRD, THURSDAY, MARCH 5 ,1981 4 An excellent cen r o' fat"the oPproein nIdea Last weekend in Bayfield to honor three long-time village employees. Left to right back row are Gordon Graham, John Lialdsay; arxi--t uk-McFadderss -Front are. Audrey Graham, Jean Lindsay, and Marion McFadden. (Bud Sturgeon photo) Long-time employees honored Well over 150 people gathered in Bayfield Community Centre on Saturday evening last, when a special `appreciation night', sponsored by the Lion's Club, was the oc- casion of presentationsto the Past -Reeve Frank McFadden, andretiring clerk -treasurer; Gordon Graham and road. superintendent John Lin- dsay. ' Calling for attention, Pat Graham said that he felt privileged on behalf of the people of Bayffeld, to offer their appreciation and respect •to these three men. 'He readied a time, when as 'a_li*y be `Ii d attead'ed a iilage gathering with his parents. when the warriors went to camp, ,and this evening was an hiihcation that although many things changed, "getting together" was still part of the pattern of Bayfield life. Mr. and Mrs. McFadden, Mr. and Mrs. Graham and Mr. and Mrs. Lindsay then joined Pat at the platform. On behalf of the .Ijoness,, Mrs. Marilyn Haw, ex- pressed than to the wives _of the threemen She pointed Out that for these ladies it had meant many hours spent alone as well as in- terruptions in family plans when village affairs ire tervened, and she reminded her audience, it was known that behind every successful man there was a woman! Nobe she said, she hoped that the`threelcouples wouldhave • time to enjoy their mutual 'retirement. • • • Three beautiful floral bouquets were then presented- by Carol Palliate ByBad Stmge What can you do if . you live in a shoe and your tongue's tied and you feel like a heel? I opened my first column with that thought provoking message a year ago. Today I am sitting down to write my Lampoonery No. 52. Fasten your seat belts, it may be a rocky ride. The past year has been a great learning experience for me. Through the course of my weekly bantering in this column I've learned something about politicians. Only the most foolish ever acknowledge anything that has been written about them if it is in the critical mode. A politician's mentality borders on dolt if they try a written rebuttal. None the less, there are always a few that will try a `rabbit -punch'. Take for instance my article about the pipeline pro- posal two weeks ago. Through the grapevine I hear that Stanley Reeve Paul Steckle has been protesting out there in yer Stanley Townships. I surmise that he didn't like having the folly of his scheme pointed, out. From the point of view of the Bayfield residents I have • talked to, the article wasn't strong enough. Some had stronger words. Many politicians' don't take time to realize that few people can see them and even fewer have any desire to hear them. They are obscured from view by a 'big heap' and their voices are merely worn out echoes from the other side. +++ Can a person 'run' for a seat in a provincial election without first resigning any influential position they may hold? I have been asked that question so many times in the past week that it gives me nightmares. As near as I can find out, there are no written laws to pre- vent a candidate from doing so. Mostly it is left up to `common decency' to resign or take a leave of absence. +++ So much for politics this week. How about a joke? What is. black and .hairy and hang; from a .... naw, they'd never print it. The answer however, if you're in- terested is a "doberman". I think we should .talk somemore about the newspaper business since it is my one year anniversary. Originally when I took on the job of "foreign cor- respondent" otrespondent" in charge of Bayfield proper, I figured on doing it for a period of one year, that is if I wasn't fired in the meantime. Well, .now the year is up and I have to make a decision on what to do. It will take considerable deliberation. I used to write for the Zurich paper as well. A month ago I quit because they wouldn't give me a tiny little raise. I asked myself, "Self, do you feel guilty about it?" Self answered, "No!" At present I am still at loggerheads with Signal -Star Publishing. I was asked to get my typewe iter fixed last December because the 'n' looked like an `r' and it was causing the typesetters much grief. When I got the bill for $42 it caused me much grief. To date I have not been reimbursed. At correspondent rates, it takes a long, long time to make $42. I have little doubt in my mind that this particular $42 will weigh very heavily in my decision. Emotionally, I would like to continue for another year. There are still a lot of asses that need kicking in Bayfield and area. If I continue, they email be kicked in due time. That is enough for now. This frustrated writer has bitten the hand that feeds him. I might even have gnawed it off. I said to myself, "Self, do you feel guilty about it?" And self answered, "No!" What is my decision? If it is left in my hands only tire will tell. I think everybody knows the answer a I yways. Goodbye for now and keep those cards and letters to the editor coming. to Mrs. McFadden; by Judy to her mother Mrs. Graham and by Elaine Brandon to Mrs. Lindsay. On behalf of the Lions and the arena board, John Siertsema confirmed that the Lions were very happy to host the evening. These men were Lion members - and it was hoped (already plan- ned!) they would continue to contribute their services for many years to come. The present Reeve, George Fellows, speaking on behalf of the village com- mented on the an- nouncement which • had appeared in the Clinton News Record - enclosed m a deep black.. border! However, -he said, he was delighted to find that this had not been misinterpreted as witnessed by the lively and large attendance. Paying tribute --to -John Lindsay, for many years of service - in all weathers, the Reeve presented him with a plaque suitably inscribed with a • 4grader' and recording his ''' work' as ,Road Superin- tendent from 1965 to 1980. Referring to the work of the clerk -treasurer, the Reeve said 'that during • his own short term of office, he had already discovered that in many ways, the clerk's task was a thankless one in which it was never possible to please everyone. He commended Gordon Graham for his years of service to the village in this role and presented him with a pen and pencil desk set - a memento of his work as Clerk to the village of Bayfield from 1969 to 1980. Last, but not least, the reeve presented a plaque to Frank . McFadden in recognition of his services to the village over a number of years and in many capacities. As trustee, councillor and reeve, ' his patience and efforts had never failed and in whatever sphere of activity his main concern had been the good of the village. - rne presentations were followed by a standing round of applause. Gordon Graham and John Lindsay both came forward to say thank you. but it was obvious they were still a little taken aback. Hockey tourney on Starting this Friday night at the Bayfield Arena, 12 industrial -recreational level teams will compete in the annual no -contact hockey tournament. The three-day event will wrap up on Sun- day afternoon. The prize money is big and the action on the ice is fast. Come on out and cheer on the Bayfield Bulletts who have been practicing all season for this tournament. Word has it that Carl Hum- phries and Lorne Merrier (former Bayfield Merchant stars, are 'bringing a team all the way from London to compete. Be at the arena and see what happens. Please note that public skating will be cancelled on Friday and Sunday due to this tournament. Frank McFadden also expressed his thanks for the "surprise" but added that there were_ others; "not present, who had been in- strumental in seeing that the village had its own council., He mentioned, Fred Arkell whb initiated the idea in 1963, and Brigadier Fred Clift- a great activator who had helped to achieve the realization. A letter from Mr. and Mrs. E. Oddliefson offering their best wishes had been read, and Mr. McFadden also included Mr. Oddliefson among those who had contributed so much toward the setting up of the village administration. Concluding, lie said, there were others, anonymous people, who shared the concern because - "there's no place we like better than Bayfield". AYFIE by Bud Sturgeon and Helen Owen ouncil hear OPP protection study By Helen Owen Bayfield council started their meeting at the new time of 7 p.m. on Monday, with the minutes of two meetings, one related to the review of the 1975 survey, and the other their own meeting of February 16th. A letter had been received from Gonion Graham ex- pressing his thanks, and those of his wife, for the unexpected gift and the appreciation night. Council had received a request from R.P. Fit7geiakol "and 'Katie - Horner seeking permission to initiate a used newspaper collection for re -cycling purposes. This matter had been under discussion at the end of last year when the Lion's Club were in- vestigating participation in such a scheme. It was, considered advisable to discover what steps, if any, had been taken, before coming to a decision. An invitation had been received from the Town and Country Homemakers to attend their annual meeting on 25th March,' and Coun- cillor Pemberton agreed to represent the Council. Mrs. Van .Biesbrock had received a letter from Council rejecting her ap- plication for a permit to erect a temporary building for the purpose of summer trading, and asked the council for a definition of the by-law which made this unacceptable. Reeve Fellows expressing the sincere regrets of council in not being able to comply with her request, explained that the refusal was necessary because otherwise • there would be a contravention of the by-law. Condoning just one instance could only lead to a series of problems of a similar nature, council thought. Eric Gosse of the OPP presented council: with a concise report on his in- spection of the publicly owned buildings, with particular reference to security. 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Qirestiohed an the in- cidence of break and entry, Mr. Gosse stated that these had doubled over the last month in Huron County, although Bayfield, for- tunately had been com- paratively free of such of- fencee. Councillor Chapman then presented details which he had assimilated of the comprehensive emergency plans which were available. After some discussion it was agreed that for Bayfield the initial step would be to consider the ways and means by which the municipality could work with the regular organizations (fire and police). In view of complaints which had been received on illegal parking, Council agreed additional signs should be displayed and offenders warned of violations. Councillor Johnson requested Council's _Ap- proval for tenders to pur- chase, haul and spread gravel for the current year, and this was agreed. Councillor Pemberton quoted from correspondence received from the Ministry of Recreation and Culture about grants available to assist with the employment of student labour. However, this particular 'Scheme -Was not - applicable to village needs, and further in- formation was to be obtained from alternative sources. Although it would not be possible to utilize the Ministry's scheme for this year, Council were advised of a proposed coding scheme related to the identification of buildings, invaluable in a village like Bayfield. This would require the em- ployment of a team and it was suggested that the matter should be fully ex- plored with a view to 'next year. Coin lit thery diiscussed the proposals on the public washrooms, which had been presented by the Business People's Association. It was agreed that before proceeding further in the matter, it was essential to estimate the exact cost of full-time supervision of any such arrangement. Since it was a summer project, it had been hoped that it would come under the grant scheme mentioned above, but Council were informed that this only applied to managerial and ad- ministrative work - and a public washroom attendant could not be designated in this category! When the costs of the alternative scheme had been worked out, arrangements would be made for Council representatives to meet with the Business People's • Association for further discussions. Referring to a purchase of slates for the arena, which hath _Wen made last year by Mr. Siertsema in order that the skating facilities could be fully utilized, Council agreed that this generous gesture should now be repaid within the next 30 days. At the conclusion of the meeting, John Lindsay, the former RoadSuperintendent who had attended the meeting in a new role - that of a member of the public - thanked the council on behalf of his wife and himself for the appreciation night, and for the presentation which had been made to him. R 'and about the village Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Sturgeon, Cambridge, visited with his mother, Mrs. Maude Sturgeon, at the Clan Gregor Apartments and with other relations in the village over the weekend. Luanne Erickson was the guest of Debbie Taylor at the home of Debbie's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Taylor ire Kippen over the weekend. It was Greg Neilsen's bir- thday last Saturday, so he did not come up to his cot- tage. Lo and behold, we walked down Howard Street to the Mile High on Saturday after- noon and there, high up in a willow tree, was perched one Harry Talbot cussing up a storm. Apparently his chain- saw had gotten stuck in a branch he was trying to lop off. 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