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Clinton News Record, 1981-05-21, Page 10PAGE 10—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, MAY 21, 1981 The opening of the flea market on the weekend in Bayfield village was plugged with tourists for the first holiday attracted hundreds of pros pe!eGvltreasure seekers, The weekend of the year. (Bud Sturgeonphoto) Round about the village By Bud Sturgeon Marilyn Kalanzis, Hickory, North Carolina, (one of the former owners of the Totality Shop) was in Bayfield and area over the weekend visiting friends and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Donald McLeod and John, Mrs. Dawn DeJong, Michael Berry, Miss Dorothy McLeod and Mrs. Margaret Fawcett attended a special birthday party in Detroit, Michigan, to honour DcneilS's sister, Mrs. Annie i fig ,On'�day ` M. and Mrs. Walter Erickson, f utumeandLydia, visited 'with' friends in Port Huron, . Michigan, on the weekend ; • Mir and Mrs. Bud Burt end at their "Veiny Johnstone, lhik'ville, visited with her parents, Dr and Mrs. G. Shepherd• and ` with Miss KayeReid tittle weekend. BiU and Ann'Tillman were at their villagecottage on the weekend: Guests visiting with Mrs. Ethel, Knight over the holiday weekend were Bill. fired Ruth.14tinier and baby daughter Amanda, of Weston.. Visiting at the Mlle High with the Moleman and Mrs. Mole were the venerable Bob Scott and hisgirlfriend, Miss Karen Reid of Toronto. Talk United news Members of the United Church welcome back to his pulpit the Rev. Alun Thomas, who has been spen- ding a holiday in Wales. Squirrel good news! Fred and Freda Squirrel are proud to announce the birth of their 1981 family. "Here," declared Fred, "is at least part of the answer to the problem of a decline in our population as a result of the deportations we experienced in the fall. We are still. concerned about that, especially since learn- ing that a further deporta- tion occurred in the city of London recently, when our brothers were forcibly removed to another country! Such action violates all democratic principles and virtually amounts to an infr- ingement of Squirrel Rights We have approached the P.M. and hope that he will consider this important mat- ter when dealing with the Constitution." Freda, meanwhile, figet- ted on the edge of the branch trying to get a word in edgeways. Finally she inter- rupted: "Oh, do give over Fred, the lady asked about the babies," she declared. Then turning to me, "they're little darlings, and so good. Very tiny, of course, but they'll soon grow especially as they will be breast fed - none of that formula nonsense for us." Freda obviously reads the papers too. "And", said Fred once more assuming his paternal role, "they will be properly trained in independence and able to make their own way in the world. None of them will leave home without a brand new fur coat, for ex- ample - and I bet that's something that human be- ings can't guarantee for their children! " around the Mile High of late centres around the ill-fated boat 'Probiscus'. The Probiscus, which has lain derelict in the back yard, belongs to Wild Bill Latimer, the Moleman's kinfolk. Nobody knows whether the boat can actually float, but we do know it can't hold rainwater in its present condition. Wild Bill may change his name to Captain Hymengeimer. Greg and Emily Neilsen, London, were at their cot- tage at Sunset Lane for the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Bernard F. Sturgeon and Roland, Orangeville, were at their cottage in Bayfield for the weekend. ' ' Mr. and Mrs: Brian Brandon and family, Owen Sound, were home ' to Bayfield for a visit over the weekend. Mr. Phil Cook, Ingersoll, and a host of his friends, were at the Cook cottage on the weekend and had an entertainingtime. Firemen were called out at 5 a.m. on Saturday morning, to the Paul Bunyan Apart- ments, where they found an overheated automobile., Apparently the owner of the car, John Carter, had fallen. asleep with his foot on the gas thereby causing the car to overheat. Neighbours who saw sparks flashing from the bottom of the car called in the alarm. According to *lune, who is not quite unlike Hoyle, Howard .the repairman is now living in Colorado and . working for a real telephone comparq►. Lampoonery . By Bud Sturgeon Another long weekend has gone and past and the Bayfield residents are as happy as itchy pigs rubbing against a board fence in a mud wallow. I guess all long weekends are a necessary evil, but they sure throw off One's timing. Every day seems like Sunday. This past weekend it was the Canadians with their hamburgers and Golden and next weekend it is the Americans with ;their hotdogsand Miller's High Life. Recapping the holiday in my mind, I find I was not altogether pleased with the coolish weather although the sun was a plus factor. I guess the trouble all started on Friday night when the Stickman decided he was going to smoke some fish but couldn't decide which end to light. After a mad scramble, I located the old secret recipe for the brine and we got down to work. To make a long story short, the fish were succulent. • Saturday, I rolled over to the ratepayers' social hour to duly record the events. The mood was tense, but the meeting was quiet as nothing roiled up the crowd save for the toilet tissue. The toilets are a long . debated subject, maybe on the agenda for the last five years. Just think, if everyone has been waiting that long to relieve themselves in public, we're going to need a new grader here too. . Sunday was more fish smoking and a midnight card game to "decide who were champions, the men or the ladies. I need not say who won four games to three as usual. It is too bad that the North Stars don't have enough spine to stand up the Islanders in the same way. Monday was the highlight of the weekend as Tiny Tim invited us all over to his place to see fireworks. There were sparklers for everyone and a gala display of Roman Candles, Sicilian Volcanoes and other good stuff. Each time he set one off he told us what it was and how much it cost to buy. Everyone chided him that they were duds. I understand there were more fireworks at the council meeting the same night after all the spectators had left. Duds are funny at ten o'clock but not at midnight. That is all for today but we will have a biggie bye and bye. eassomdf PART-TIME AND CONTINUING EDUCATION MOTORCYCLE DRIVER TRAINING This course Is offered in cooperation with the Canada Safety Council and the Ontario Safety League. Motorcycles used in the course are made available by the Motorcycle and Moped Im- port Council through local dealerships. The course contains important lessons for both the novice and the experienced rider and is conducted under the direction of a fully qualified instructor, FEE: 880.00 For more information contact: Continuing Education Clinton Campus 412-393*, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mon. to Fri. and from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Mon- day, Tuesday and Thursday. Conestoga College of x ..• ied Arts and'- nology We've got a tot to share. CO cil okays By Helen Owen Representatives of the Pottery Group were present at the Monday (May 18th) meeting of the Bayfield Village Council to receive an answer to their request regarding the use of the kit- chen itchen in the Old Town Hall, since firm information was now required in connection with their application for a grant. It was agreed that the facilities would be available at no cost - with the proviso that separate metering was installed at their expense, and that they accept full responsibility for all hydro accounts as well as cleaning of the premises. Rev., George Youmatoff, president of the Bayfield Ratepayer's Association, presented Council with two items which had resulted from their recent meeting. The first related to a motion concerning a 66 ft. right of way set out by Baron de Tuyll, incorporated in a by- law which has never been revoked. In this connection, the recommendation was that the Council should en- sure that everything is in- cluded in the survey at pre- sent being prepared before going to the Boundaries Act. The second item referred to the washroom facilities in the village. The motion of the Ratepayers indicated a definite feeling that such facilities should be provided and maintained, and that such expenses as this would incur should be included in the general tax bill. Mrs. Mary Mills, speaking on behalf of some of the residents of Cameron Avenue, requested Council to take the necessary steps to overcome the problems of inadequate drainage in that area. The matter is to be in- vestigated by the Road Superintendent, and if Ottery gTOU necessary, taken up with the estate developer for further remedial action. Lighting inadequacies were brought to the attention of Council and Councillor Sturgeon expressed deep regret that the eeonomic fac- tors governing this year's Council expenditure in this area excluded the provision of additional lights, although five requests were on file. However, she assured the speaker that steps would,, be taken to investigate and remedy his specific com- plaint. On behalf of the. Bayfield Cottage Colony, a represen- tative of the group responsi- ble for the administration asked Council to consider their proposals for alter- native road access to the area. He also asked for con- sideration of an offer to pur- chase one section of road. Council agreed' , to in- vestigate both suggestions cBAYFIELD OugLE ay Bud Sturgeon and Helen Owen) Ratepayers study bathrooms by Bud Sturgeon The Bayfield Ratepayers held their first meeting of 1981 last Saturday morning at the Town Hall with about 50 members present: The new president, George Youmatoff, , opened . the meeting by introducing himself jokingly as a 'poor second best' as the replace- ment for Grace Fraser who was forced to resign from of- fice due to illness. The remainder • of the ratepayers executive in- clude: vice, Evelyn Galbraith; secretary, Anne Tillman; treasurer, Ernie Hovey; directors, Jesse Blair, Dawna Westlake, Doris Reddoch, Jack Pounder, Jean Cook and Pat Muratori. Mr. Youmatoff continued his address by stating that he, "believes in putting his money where his mouth is", and, "the ratepayers have to do more than talk." He is of the faith that the ratepayers are the most important group in the village of Bayfield. As chair- man of the May meeting he introduced parliamentary procedure and carried a field hockey stick to bang on the table when the speakers were out of order. According to Youmatoff, the three main areas of con- cern in the village at present are the Mill Pond Con- servation Area, the village washrooms and the LACAC Heritage Plan for the core area. With that in mind, the meeting began with a discus- sion of the Mill Pond. A new study on the Mill Pond by Ontario Land Surveyor Chris Kiar of Goderich has turned up new and valuable evidence to favour the village's quest to obtain a nature park in the Mill Pond Area. Ratepayers' vice-president, • Evelyn Galbraith has also con- tributed much work to the study. In essence, it all boils down to the matter of who legally owns the rights to the old 'Tote Road' which runs • alongside the river. On a unanimously carried mo- tion, the Ratepayers Ex- ecutive was asked to have Bayfield Council pursue this issue. The second business on the agenda was the long debated need for public washrooms in the village. Youmatoff said it was .a shame the per- sons pushing the hardest for the washrooms were not in attendance. Reeve George Fellows spoke at length on the problem bringing up several points. First, due to vandalism, council believes there is a 1. need for ...a washroom attendant who can check them at least once an hour. Second, the tile bed at the Municipal Building is the most suited for this type of use and therefore, it has been recommended that this will be the site of the washrooms. Third, there should be a sharing of the cost and there are no sub- sidies available from the government. He noted however, that this has not yet been approved by coun- cil. The debate which followed was as humorous as always when toilets are .the subject. Harry Baker pointed out that it is the responsibility of the village to provide washrooms for the tourists and said, "it is a crying shame that we haven't had any (washrooms)." He could see a cement block building being constructed in the cen- tre of Clan Gregor Park to house these facilities in the near future. Continuing on the topic, Flora Oddleifson was granted the floor and sug- gested starting a 'Toity Fund', much to the bemuse- ment of the audience. Loud guffaws greeted Gordon Graham when he stated that, "he was the most experienc- ed person in washrooms' in the village for the past ten years." He noted that When the public washrooms were open in the past they suf- fered heavy damage from vandalism, i.e., limbs down the toilet, polly-filler in the urinal and broken locks On the doors, which all added up to nothing but trouble. He also stated that most other municipalities have had similar trouble and . their washrooms have also been closed. Having the floor once again, Mr. Baker stated that he had spent over 39 years travelling the,.. road and although he (Mr. Graham) might not have had 'to go' quite so often, he found it a necessity to relieve himself periodically during his travel. He agreed that the public washrooms should never have beenleft open at night and closed with' the statement, "some of the big- gest' companies and best companies in Canada are known for their restrooms." Councillor Barb Sturgeon said, "the biggest problem is the financial end and who is going to foot the bill." Youmatoff cautioned the au- dience that if they weren't careful, the washrooms would end up on the tax bill. Councillor Pemberton said she came from five genera- tions of the outback and that we owe the people of the out- back (country people) something. Frank Burch and Lou Ducharme figured the cost should go on the taxes. Ed Oddleifson, taking his turn on the floor, stated, "We all have those functions that we have to relieve occa- sionally", and sees the washrooms as a necessity. Bill Tillman made a motion that the taxpayers should fr ,til na safely through um).,rner- means watching for .nvrerhe id powerlines. ' When 'you're launching, haat nr when its on the water. d, )n't make the fatal mistake ,f Iettna the boats mast or antenna ti srh i)verhe,1d wires. It could knock the wind nut forever, Safety around electricity is no shock to you. • 1; Ontario hydro share the cost of public washrooms. Kaye Reid then spoke briefly saying that she would not like to see another horri- ble cement block building (like the . arena) in, the village. She added that we (the villagers) have another big problem in this town which taxes are paying for, "and that is enough!". The Turn to page 11 • request and report back. The Road Superintendent tabled a request for a change in a driveway location, which was approved subject to meeting statutory re- quirements. He also re- quested direction on grass cutting arrangements, pur- chase of fertilizer and equip- ment for casual labour in ac- cordance with the recom- mendations of the Industrial Accident Prevention Association. Questions were asked I 'regarding 'extended business activities' in the village, and the Clerk was asked to obtain details of regulations and restrictions applicable to such extension with particular reference to municipal responsibilities. A complaint had been received from Miss Hessian regarding sanitary inade- quacies and infringement of a village by-law in the vicini- ty of her property. Both mat- ters were referred to the ap- propriate authorities. The session concluded with a frank and prolonged discussion on budgetary matters and payment of ac- counts with particular reference to arena and' com- munity centre finances. However, it is inevitable that at this stage the introduction of new policies cannot be im- plemented without regard to existing commitments in- herited by the Council. Compared with the inter- national problems which confront us in the daily newspaper - threats of war in the middle east, two recent attempted assassinations in the U.S.A. and Italy, the Irish troubles and rising in- flation in Canada, Bayfield Village Council, with patient objectivity, and the deter- mination ich it hats already e ': bited during its, brief to of office, should not finits problems insur- mountable. The meeting ad- journed at midnight. Pancake breakfast feeds over 400 At the first Pancake Breakfast of 1981, the Bayfield Lions catered to a crowd of 400 at the Com- munity Centre on Sunday morning. The gross from the fund raising event is about $1,077. The Lions would like to thank everyone who helped in making the event a suc- cess and remind everyone that the next Pancake Breakfast will be held on Sunday, July 5, with the proceeds going to the Clinton Public HespitaL TE -EM FARM R.R. 1 BAYFIELD (FORMERLY REDER PRODUCE) NOW, AVAILABLE 3 LEAF LETTUCE and TOMATOES READY SOON ANNOUNCING._. ROGRAM 10 HELP MMUNITY GROUPS IN ONTARIO WHO HELP NEMPLOYED YOUTH If your community group is interested in providing counselling to young people who have low educational levels or insufficient training in the fundamental skills necessary to find and hold a job, there's financial help available. As part of BILD (Board of Industrial Leadership and Development), the Ontario Youth Secretariat and the Ontario Manpower Commission have created a program to encourage a community response to the special problems of unemployed , youth, The Ontario Youth Secretariat will match local monies in support of a counselling service -up to $60,000 per year. 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