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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 1981-06-18, Page 10PAG 10—CLINTON GN NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, JUNE 18. 1081 Atleast one resident of Bayfield is complaining about the Potter building on Tuyll Street and wants it removed. Many claim the abandoned building is an eyesore and a hazard to children. (Bud Sturgeon photo) C -byBud Sturgeon and Helen Owen _.BAYFIELD OugLE atepayers want Honking returned *Bud Sturgeon, After the firing of the town clerk -treasurer Kathy Hunk- ing unking more thane ..two weeks ago, by Bayfield village comic% severalratepayers circulated a petition throughout the village. 'Ibis petition, which obtained 228 signatures in its short life span, stated simply, "We the undersigned residents of Bayfield, feel that Katherine thinking should. : be reinstated as clerk -treasurer of Bayfield"..Spokesman for the group, Paul West,. -was present at the council meeting on Monday, June 15, ri to preseil "tt. to �tke viliadge council" -and 'answer any questions they might have. The council chambers were filled with a ' bumper crop of 30 residents who came out to hear what hap- pened with the above peti- tion and several armloads of extra chairs had to be moved in to accommodate them. The capacity crowd over- flowed Mb the adjacent hallway. There was an air of expectancy. Turning back for just a moment, many onlookers noticed the potted plants out- side the Municipal Building along the walkway. These were presented by an anonymous (and large) group of ratepayers in honour of the deposed clerk - treasurer Kathy Hunking. It was stated before the meeting that these pots, which contained evergreens 'and flowers had a message. The evergreens. signified 'for -ever' and they would upheld the honesty, truth and integrity of Miss Hunk; ing `forever'. Back inside the chambers the moodwas tense as Reeve George Fellows called upon Paul West to Speak. West read the context of the peti- tion and stated that there were 228 signatures and he hoped the council would take it into consideration. Reeve Lampoonery By Bud Sturgeon This is going to be a real bagging session so tune in on the proper frequency. Unfortunately, I am not able to use the expletives that I would like to, but however, here we are. Shuck jolly olde England and Act 11 of "Little White Lies" for this week, because we have plenty of script and play acting right here in downtown Bayfield. As you will read elsewhere in this week's paper, a group of Bayfield residents took a petition to council on Monday night with 228 signatures engraved on it. This petition was sluffed off with relative ease. Council is so tied up with their ego trips that they wouldn't even call for a public discussion of the petition at the meeting. With a room full of disgruntled ratepayers present it was filed quickly. Attempts at opening up a discussion were quashed by the Reeve. This makes me sick. The council went in back in December with a clean slate and a clear mandate, what was termed an `approachable Council' and they have done precious little to live up to expectations. It is something like a shiny new penny, looks good at first glance, but you soon find out that it doesn't add up to much. It is typical of the present administration to laugh off over 200 residents. The way council conducted themselves in front of that room full of people was a definite turnoff. How can a council fall into such disfavor in such a short time? The petition (and it could be any petition for that matter) is to be discussed in private under the um- brella and catch all of "in camera" or "committee of council". In all probability it will be disregarded. After Wednesday night's meeting, if in fact the petition is discussed then, any public meeting thereafter would be farcical unless they chose to accept the re -instatement. They haven't got guts enough to discuss it openly. To me it is the old story of the perfect play. Rehearse in private and stick to the script in public. If the people of Bayfield have no `check valve' over council other than elections every second year, we are in for a hell of a ride down a one way street, the wrong way. If there had been 500 names on the petition would it have been any different? We will never know as long as the administration can find a skirt to crawl behind when they are threatened by clear thinking. Come out, come out from where ever you are! There are about 228 people waiting for an answer. Peek-a- boo. I see you. Hiding in the clover so come on over! What will they think of next? That's it for this week and remember this old saying. "Sticks and stones may break my bones," "But names and faces won't hurt me." So call me all the names you like and keep wishing and maybe someday it will come true, you may get your lips wrapped around the Bugle too! Fellows replied "you . may rest assured that we will take this petition under ad- visement and give it serious consideration". Without ask- ing council for any discus- sion on the petition the Reeve abruptly changed the topic by asking for the next speaker on the agenda. He was not present and the Reeve turned to cor- respondence. At this point, Dr. G.. Shepherd asked Reeve Fellows, if he could say something about it (the peti- tion), The Reeve replied, "Not at the moment Dr. Shepherd please, it's out of order at the moment! We're dealing with another topic now." The Doctor replied,"I expected that you would call for some comment about it and I'm sorry that I missed the cue." The Reeve replied, "We're going to take the petition, as Mr. West said, under consideration...." "That will be at a future meeting?", the Doctor queried and received the answer, "Some future meeting." Eventually Jack Pounder came in, was asked to take the floor and after his first order of business had been discussed, he asked if, "it was in order to make any statement regarding the village clerk?" Continuing, Mr. Pounder stated that he was not questioning the council's right to terminate the services of the clerk but he wished to recommend to council whether there is some method can be made to, "allow the girl to resign or something as she is a pro- fessional person and there is no point in killing her career for the future." Reeve Fellows stated, "We will cer- tainly take your recommen- dation under advisement as we did with Mr. West's peti- tion."Councillor Barb Sturgeon asked at this junc- ture if acting clerk Gord Graham was taking these recommendations down for the minutes to which he replied, "No;- do you want them noted?" As they turned to other business, once again most of the , spectators filed, out and went home leaving only half a dozen to monitor the pro- ceedings. With the meeting: drawing to a close an hour later, Reeve Fellows asked of council, "Okay, , is there any further business in coun- cil this evening?" Here is the discussion that followed: Councillor Johnston: "In this council session?" Reeve: "Yes, this council session". Johnston: "I would like to know what we are going to do for a clerk starting tomor- row morning?" Turn to page 11 • 280s1 By Helen Owen Over 30 members of the public attended the meeting of Bayfield council on Mon- day last and all the Coun- cillors: were present at the meeting. Gordon Graham acted as temporary clerk treasurer. Before proceeding with the official business of the Coun- cil, the Reeve requested that any Councillors having a conflict- of interest in con- nection ornnection with any item on the agenda- should declare it. Since no declarations were made the minutes of the last meeting were read and ap- proved. As she had not been present at the last meeting, Councillor Sturgeon abstained. The first petition of the evening was presented by Paul West. This was a list of 228 residents' signatures which had been obtained. in support of the re -installment of Miss K. Hunking, who was released from her duties as petitionfor co clerk -treasurer at the last ineetifig ot the Council, Ac- g the petition, the Reeve said that the subject would be considered by the Council. Towards the end of the meeting, it was agreed that a spedal closed door meeting would be held on Wednesday to discuss the petition. Also the applica- tions which had been receiv- ed for the post of a clerk - treasurer would be review- ed. eviewed. Referring to the petition, Councillor Johnston express- • ed the opinion that whilst he had no intention on backing down on the decision that had been made, nor did he feel the need for any apologies to be made on this score, he felt that the public should be informed of Coun- cil's action, and the Reeve agreed that the matter would be on the agenda for the next open meeting of council. Jack Pounder then made • two presentations to Council. The first related to the budget statement, a copy of which had been circulated to all ratepayers, and which had not shown any even.; diture in 1 ` ;1 for the building survey, although a figure of $26,439 was included for 1980. In reply, the Reeve explain- ed that the matter did, in fact, go back to 1975, and the sum mentioned represented a deficit last year. Part' of the total cost was reim, bursed by the goverriment� but he stressed that the . policy of the present Council was to restrict the survey to the original requirement and avoid any additional costs in this respect. The Reeve went on to say that as soon as the auditors had completed their work, a full presentation of the financial statement would be available. This would be published in the press and would thus allay any rumours which had been circulating. ACWenjoypot luck lunch The June meeting of Trini- ty .Anglican Church Ladies' Guild was held at the beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. Ken Mutzelburg, with Mrs. Ruth Mutzelburg as hostess. This was the last meeting until September and concluded with a pot luck supper out on the lovely patio. The meeting was opened by the president, Mrs. Lorna Merner, who welcomed everyone, and guests the Rev. and Mrs. Douglas Pitts, and Mrs. Mabel Reid. Secretary Mrs. Janet McDougall was absent, so Mrs. Merner asked Mrs. Greta Scotchmer, a former secretary, to actas secretary for the meeting. A prayer was read by Mrs. Ruby Fitzsimons, *ho also gave the, Bible reading, followed by a short reading given by Mrs. Ruth Mutzelburg. The roll call showed 13 members- present and the secretary's report' was read by Mrs. Scotchmer. After a ABC Bridge club news On Wednesday, June 10, 22 members of the A.B.C. Bridge group met for their annual luncheon at the Bayfield Restaurant, after which two other members joined, them for bridge at their usual rendez=vous. Ruby U`niac made the highest score with 4170, with Dora Warwick second, 3860, and Dorothy Cox low with ???? Prizes were donated by Mackie Gammage, Kelly Ball and Dora Warwick. FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY JUNE 19-20-21 (Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to dusk; Sunday 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.) FIVE SEASONS ESTATES ADULT VILLAGE BAYFIEL®. ONTARIO We welcome you to visit our Adult Community, We'll have four mobile and modular homes on display. COMPARE THESE FEATURES WITH OTHER VILLAGES - •Your own detached modular or mobile home from '25.000. •Lot Size - 100 It. x 150 f1. •Full services •Storage Facilities permitted FREE COFFEE AND DONUTS FIVE SEASONS ESTATES ADULT COMMUNITY R.R. 2 BA YFIELD 482-9142 MORGAN'S MOBILE HOME.S.k, 343 Victoria Street CLINTON 482-7066 short discussion, it was decided that all members be given full names when men- tioned in reports and in the roll call. The treasurer, Mrs. Debbie Wain, gave her report and Mrs. Fern Baker moved that all outstanding bills, and bills from this meeting to the next one in September, should be paid. The President mentioned the new foster child is a younger brother of the former one, who had passed away. The guilt blocks are asked to be given to Mrs. Merner as soon as possible, and Mrs. Ruby Fitzsimons gave her 'card and flower' report, with all hoping that all the sick people are well on the road to recovery. The treasurer collected birthday money from five members, and Tea money was paid in and also dona- tions for our `make-believe' back sale. The September meeting will be held in the Parish Hall the second Tues- day of the month with Bible reading by Mrs. Fern Baker and a poem by Mrs. Greta Scotchmer. All thanked Ruth and Ken Mutzelburg for a very lovely afternoon; the weather was all they hoped for, and as usual, the lovely pot luck supper on the patio was something to remember. The meeting closed with the Grace repeated in unison. Mr. Pitts gave the blessing of the food, and we all enjoyed a delicious sup- per. Smile A complimentary in- troduction is an anesthetic which dulls the pain of delivering a speech. • el S stu Mr. Pounder also empress - ed the hope that when the survey was complete, that it would be produced in time for summer people to have ample opportunity to study it. With regard to the matter of the village clerk - treasurer, Mr. Pounder stated that he did not ques- tion the, Council's right to terminate the services of an employee - this was within their authority. However, he did recommend that she might be allowed to resign. She was a professional per- son and there was no point in killing her future career, He reiterated that he in no way questioned the rights of the Council to do what they had Y done - only the way in which it had been done. Mrs. Marg Gale, on behalf of the lioness, sought Coun- cil's permission for the pro- vision of a special swing for small babies to be installed on Clan Gregor Square. This suggestion was given unanimous approval with the proviso that the location and proper safety measures in the erection should be negotiated with the Road Superintendent. Correspondence received included publicity material from the ministry of tourism; notification of Senior Citizens' Week - 21st to 27th June; details of train- ing courses for building in - Turn to page 11 • MICHAEL P. O'CONNOR FUNERAL HOMES 8ONTHRON CHAPEL 118 KING STREET HENSALL, ONTARIO NOM 1x0 TELEPHONE 262-2211 WESTLAKE CHAPEL 49 GOSHEN STREET, N. ZURICH, ONTARIO NOM 2T0 TELEPHONE 236-4365 Pre arrangement Inquiries Invited t'q f" .. o. 0 ,lyi* Final Clearance of BEDDING PLANTS 50t a box OPENING SOON Pick -Your Own Strawberry Patch "Won you buy that shrub soiree-. Bo turn to chock the guarantee" cW «zor2 cRic/ye c 4cze1 DAVID STICKLE AND FAMILY R. R. 2, Zurich 565.2122 0 bedding Open Mora. - Fri. 9 - 9 7 •.plants, Sat. 9 - 5 �, -1r rs inc. CLOSED SUNDAYS r C oda INTRODLJQNG A NEW srs�M ASAERWAY1OSThJL1. /11 /ii%///%i!//y%%// /��/ i�. Or iaiiii%//%//i/////////////I///iiviiiiia� ��\, r i9,4w/ii/A/i Ontario introduced the Probationary Driver Licensing System June lst, 1981, as a new highway safety measure. It's designed to help reduce the high percentage of traffic violations and accidents by new drivers. Statistics show that in Ontario, new drivers, regardless of age, have accidents and break the traffic laws far more than experienced drivers. The Probationary System is designed to make these drivers more aware of the traf- fic laws for everyone's safety. So, new drivers who ignore the laws, or drive carelessly during the two-year probation- ary period, will have their driver's licence suspended for 30 days when six demerit points have been accumulated. A clean driving record is something to be proud of... but it's up to you. Ministry of Transportation and Communications Ontario James Snow, Minister William Davis, Premier