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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1981-07-09, Page 111 41 Golfer Peter Cloudy of Clinton poses beside one of the new signs at the Bluewater Golf ('ourse near Bayfield. The sign depicts the hole layout and yardage from the tees. (Bud Sturgeon photo) In council The first six months By Helen Owen Governments enjoy their summer recess, and in the interim, bureaucracy copes. Not so Bayfiekt. Village Council! Their duties con- tinue throughout the year, and in fact, it is during the summer months that they may find themselves con- fronted with even more work because of the increase in the overall population. It is now six months since the village elected a new council, and it is interesting to refer to a comment which appea'red following this election. ''The • nominations indicate not only a general interest, but a genuine concern in the community with regard to the direction of its affairs". That first concern has now subsided, and it is a fact that with one or two exceptions, it is Only. on infrequent oc- casions that the public ap- pear at meetings. Invariably attendance is related to requests and complaints. That was to be expected - a part of the challenge which councillors accepted when taking over office. One of the first tasks un- dertaken was to ensure supplies of gravel at reasonable cost. Although participation with Stanley Township with regard to a study for a water pipe line was rejected, this was only after careful consideration - and not out of hand. The newly formed Recreation Committee has worked closely with the council and considerable progress has been made in improving facilities without incurring unmanageable expenditure. A radio- communication system to improve Fire Service facilities was approved in February. Also while dealing with legacies from their predecessors, as well as day to day affairs, the council began serious deliberation of the 1981 budget. In order to do so it was necessary for the vi riot's committee chairmen to make themselves as familiar as possible with every facet of income and expenditure - as well as provide for contingencies. No small task to undertake, and demanding of much time and study. Some of the nteetings have run very late in order to deal with the volume of business, and also to ensure that those who had presentations to make to the council would have ample opportunity to do so. Such representations have also received the most careful consideration. As an example - the arrangements for washroom facilities this surnmer were arrived at only after full investigation of all possibilities, costs involved and past ex- perience. However, maintaining its policy of working strictly within the existing bylaws, a point which was strongly emphasized when council took office, there have been occasions when regretfully, it was not possible to comply with requests. The budget figures are now completed and with the 1980 Auditor's Report are available for all to see. This enables responsible citizens to comment, if they wish to do so - and, hopefully make constructive suggestions to assist in future planning and 4 expenditure. Rising inflation and increased education and county levies cannot be ignored, and every decision ,which council makes must take these factors into ac- count as well as statutory obligations, public interests and a projected view of the economy as a whole. Discussions in council have been lively at times, \ but this is good for without the benefit of differing views and the stimulation of divergent opinicalS, the work can only be sterile and un- productive. „ More recently there have been differences of opinion'in the village with regard to the release of the village Clerk - Treasurer, whose duties, were terminated during the probationary period of her engagement. It is obviously a controversial subject, but also one to be tackled on a practical, and not an emotiopal level. In the long term it is a matter which can only be fully appreciated after all the factors involved have been fully com- prehended. This short survey can in no way give any idea of the vast amount of work and time, which the Reeve' and • - Councillors have contributed to their duties, apart from the bi-monthly meetings. The -homework' and their 'application to committee responsibilities is a tribute to their genuine efforts to cope with the tremendous variety and complexity of matters which they are obliged to handle. Who then wants 'to burden themselves with this mountain of work? Who has the integrity, and self- discipline to accept the criticism, which is inevitable? The simple answer . is that there are people who care about the village - really do care - for there is nothing of a rewarding nature to be derived from participation in municipal affairs. • As is always the case when people set out to work for the comrnunity, their faults are magnified, and achievements d' ea rdecl' Yet despite this negative tendency, which is not ex- clusive to Bayfield, during the first six months of office it would„ seem that the village has much for which it should be grateful. .. Get ready to rummage BY NEILVENA !ERICKSON FOR BUD ROBINSON Friday evening, July 10 at 8 p.m., the Pioneer Park Association will stage its social evening of the year when they Play host to hundreds of guests at their 34th Annual Rummage Sale in the Bayfield Arena. Proceeds from this event help maintain the Pioneer Park which is free to everyone. If you are an avid sunset watcher, the place to view the most spectacular sunsets along Lake Huron is from this vantage point. Bayfield 'old-timers' refer to it as the Signal Point, -due to the fact that for more than 50 years there was a high pole situated at the end of Bayfield Terrace where signal markers were hoisted giving the weather warnings to the fishing boats. Since Bayfield has become the largest sailboat harbour along the shores of Lake Httro nema ny visitors as well as residents enjoy watching the leisurely pace of the sailboats gliding along the water, or the sailboat races and regattas, which are frequently held during the summer months. For those readers who•are as yet unfamiliar with the . area, Pioneer Park 'is situated on.the block of land bounded by Tuyll Street, Bayfield Terrace, -Colina Street and Lake Huron. The north half of the land was purchased in 1945 by Bayfielders, summer residents and United States summer residents and was the dream of Lucy (Woods) Diehl who instituted the entire project along with friends, Jessie Metcalf and Jack Stewart. In 1949 the • park was enlarged by a gift of four lots on Colina Street from Philip Rhynas, in honour of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ferguson and his mcither, Margaret Grace Maude Ferguson Rhynas. :- Lucy wisely decided that the land should be owned by an organization and mem- berships were offered at $2 annually or a lifetime membership for. $25. These have never changed and a membership booth will be set up at the rummage sale again this year. From the proceeds of the rummage sale, as well as the membership fees, the Pioneer Park Association has contributed money to the Bayfield Agricultural Society, Bayfield Com- munity Centre and Arena, the Bayfield Library and the concern over the erosion of the area has necessitated the association to expend money on piles and gabions along the shoreline. A battle with the lake which has not yet been won. Through the generous support of the rummage sale, the pride in the are maintained and is a las tribute to the founders of park. This year through a considerate gift from Mrs. Elva Metcalf, oil and water colour paintings from the 1880-1920 period will be of- fered. These are the works of Agnes Lovering Metcalf, the mother of Miss Jessie Mete* one of the original contributors, who in the beginning solicited the support of eight friends to assist in the purchase of the originall3/4 aCre plot of land. Sunnee Stephens will be in charge of the bake table and would appreciate donations. As well, any donations of any kind will be gratefully ac- cepted and will be received at the arena on Friday morning, July 10. If pick-up is required, please feel free to call either Bud Robinson, The War- drobe orjhe Same Old Place. The purpose of the Pioneer Park Association remains the same as when it was adopted in 1947: "To promote the health and enjoyment of the people of the said village of Bayfield and vicinity, through owning, preserving, im- proving and managing a Park or Parks, open to the public without charge and to undertake other projects for the welfare of the com- munity." This has only been possible through the generous donations and participation at the Annual Rummage Sales, so make Friday evening, July 10, a social evening with your family and friends by attending the "Event of the Season". We'll be looking for you there ! Baptists greet students at Sunday service The congregation at the Bayfield Baptist Church on Sunday were pleased to welcome home Miss Joy Shiel from Saskatchewan, where she had been at- tendihg Briarcrest Bible I nst it ute . She had the privilege of being a member of the School's Chorus and they had travelled all across Canada ministering in many churches and at conventions going approximately 24,000 kilo ineters. Joy is the daughter of Pastor and Mrs. 1 es Shiel and will be with her parents and brother Brian for the next three weeks. Also in all the services Sunday was Miss Elva Keyes, who has been at- tending London Baptist Seminary. and is preparing • to teach in a Christian school. It is always a great pleasure . to welcome home these • students • wh'o are preparing to serve the Lord wherever ile calls them, and also Miss Debbie Talbot one of the members of the church, who is attending the London Baptist Seminary; she was ,with us last Sunday. • The special music for the day was presented by Miss Joy Shiel. with a 'beautiful solo, also solos by Mr. Ron Young • from the North Broadway Baptist Church Tillsonburg. • • Mrs. Jean Greer and Mrs. Liliian Steckle were in Turn to page 12 CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, JULY 9 , 1981—PAGE 11 Round about the village Greg and Emily Neilsen were at their Sunset Lane cottage for the weekend and concerned themselves with fishing and erosion prevention. At the river they did not too bad (as did other ll.shermen) as they caught a few nice size pickerel on the trusty old dew worm. The black bass were still biting as well. On the erosion, they are going to installgallons on the beach to save their cliff. While Greg cuts the lawn, Emily will draw the stones. Bob and Lois Davidson of Windsor are renting a cat- tage in Bayfield this summer and had as guests this past week, at various times, many friends and relatives including, Mr. and Mrs. Ron Davis of New Jersey, Mrs. Winifred Davidson, Mr. and Mrs. Arne Kleibor aand Matthew, Mr. and Mrs. Doug Moody, Janice and Jeff, Catherine and Carey Bowen, Jamie Davidson, Bob and Audrey Morrison, all of London, Mr. and Mrs. Doug Wallis of Watford, Mr. and Mrs. Barry Miller and Rebecca of Exeter and Mr. and Mrs. Mike Veal of HensalL Mr. John Chapman, Sault Ste. Marie, was a guest of Roy and Ruby Fitzsimons from Friday to Monday. While in Bayfield he also visited Terry and Linda Fitzsimons, and Kelso and Marie Fitzsimons and son Vincent. Before leaving for home he visited with Carl and Karen Humphries in London. Carl and Karen Hum- phries and their guests, Jim' and Kathy Morrison, all of London, were weekend guests of Karen's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Fitz- simons. On Saturday Carl celebrated his birthday and shared the same birthday cake with John Chapman, of the Soo, who was also a guest of the F itasimons' family: All attended the Tequila Masquerade on Saturday night. On Monday, Roy and Ruby Fitzsimons had as their dinner guest Mr. Harold Fitzsimmons, from Spirit River (Peace River District, Alberta) and his son Fred of Toronto. They were working on the family tree. Bill and Ruth Latimer and daughter Amanda of Toronto, were weekend guests of Mrs. Ethel Knight. Mr. Jack Sturgeon has returned home from hospital in Goderich. Mr.‘Ed Sicklall is currently a patient in Victoria Hospital in London. &id and Joyce Burt of the big city of Waterloo were at their village cottage for the weekend. Binnie and Elaine Sturgeon: Jeff and Roland, all of Orangeville, have returned home after .a few weeks vacation in Bayfield. As for exercise, if you have to take it, take it and put up with it. But as long as you have the price of a hack and can hire other people to play baseball for you and run races and do gymnastics when you sit in the shade and smoke and watch them - great heavens, what more do you want? - Stephen Leacock. BA HERT MEATS On the Farm 1 mile oast of Walton Telephone - 887-9328 Our NEW SLAUGHTERING FACILITIES are NOW i operation Beef prices are on the rise Super Special Al Fronts 1.25 Ib. [this wk. only] cut with Blade & Prime RibSteaks for the barbecue LAplatHinds$79 ..799 ib Al Sides $1.65 lb. !b.. 0 Ib. or more These prices include cutting and wrapping We offer Government Inspected Killing Cutting Wrapping Freezing Sausage Making Curing Patty Making KiII Day Tuesday Retail Cuts available Thursday - Saturday Tell children to. play safely...away. from hydro wires. 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