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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1985-10-16, Page 12it CORD, int DNF-SDA'9 AVIA The Albion Hotel and Lance Antiques 1110 Fairlawn House (1862) The Village Library and Archives lurid 1800"s) LOOKING AT LACAC Bayfielders treasure village heritage .z� The Stanbury House (1894» By Helen Owen LACAC is the acronym for the Local Ar- chitectural Conservation Advisory Commit- tee. In the village of Bayfield in the early '70s, 'when the concern forthe preservation of local buildings was first expressed, not everyone shared the enthusiasm of LACAC initiators. It was a controversial subject. andto some extent has remained so over the intervening years. While conservationists saw it as an essential step necessary in order to maintain the historical architec- • tural features of the village, property owners likely to be affeeted✓did not all share this opinion. , , • It was 'an emotional issue, and in some areas conflicts still exist so that at times the objectives have become confused *and misinterpreted. One indisputable fact to emerge was that changes were taking place and fortunately they had not proved unsight- ly, but there was no guarantee that future development might not be of an entirely dif- ferent nature, . so that familiar and characteristic landmarks could disappear altogether. I11 - In 1974 the Bayfield Historical Society ap- proached the village council with a request that they should consider local buildings of historical significance, and in 1975 two positive steps were taken in this direction. The first LACAC was appointed in 1975, and application was made to the Ministry of Recreation and Culture for a grant in order that a study could be made of the area com- prising Clan Gregor Square, Main Street and Elgin Place. ' Bylaws were approved (109 and 105/76 ) and the required study was undertaken by architect Nicholas Hill. Lack of support delayed matters, and in 1977, the Ratepayers' Association requested the re- activation of LACAC and a continuation of the study. The following year the bylaw to amend" the Bayfield Official Plan was ap- proved, , and at a public meeting in ,overnber the speaker was George Kapelos om the ministry. He stressed that con- servation was of benefit to the community as it curbed the dangers of indiscriminate development, and maintained a watching brief for posterity. He defined LACAC's• role, about which there had been, some misconceptions, emphasizing the •fact that it was a .committee of the village council ap- pointed for the purpose of offering advice and direction. Work on the plan went ahead. The first step involved consultation with property owners, reference to future land use pat- terns as well as liaison with provincial, county and municipl planning, and an analysis of the area designated as an Heritage Conservation District in 1976. It is interesting to note that ,Bayfield was the fourth community in Ontario to achieve such recognition under the Ontario Heritage Act order issued on November 30, 1982. Further stages required the completion of the plan. Presentation, acceptance and ap- proval was a lengthy business in which Gary Davidson, Director of Huron County Plann- • Kids visit... ing provided the essential expertise. Finally, in April 1983, the, long awaited, bylaw 194/83 - designating . an Heritage District Plan for Main Street, Clan Gregor Square and.Elgin Place was passed by coun- cil. The committee members of LACAC are volunteers and have contributed much time and effort in order to obtain the ultimate results. Many of the original members have stepped down, but replacements have come forward, and in turn have had to familiarize themselves 'with the many complicated and diverse aspects of conservation. The first brochure outlining the aims, ob- j'ecitives and, places of special interest was produced by LACAC funded by private donations, and a notice board outside the post office was a bicentennial project of the committee. The brochure has proved so popular that it has had to be reprinted to meet the demand. However, with its limited resources, it has not always been possible to keep the com- munity fully informed. To some extent this problem is reduced as all council meetings and committee meetings are open to the public.4Even so, some of the advantages ac- quired through LACAC may not be fully ap- preciated. They have been responsible for participation in three programs offered by the Ministry of Citizenship and Culture which provide financial assistance for designated property owners. In all cases, of course, approval for such assistance re- quires compliance with the ministry's • from page 10 school shorts and T-shirts for sports ac- tivities. They will also be out in a few weeks offer- ing Christmas gift packs containing honey, nuts and spices, a great gift idea for those people who are hard to buy for. The school would like to thank all those who supported their Book Fair. It was a great success, with $250 worth of books be- ing purchased for the school library. Lioness Activity Night This Friday, October 18 is the Activity Night held by the Lioness Club. It is held at the Recreation Centre from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and is for children eight and up. All monies raised from this project are used to support the Vanastra Public School. criteria, and pursuance of the application procedures.• The first, the Building, Rehabilitation and Improvement Campaign means that half the eligible costs, up to a maximum of $2,000 is available 'for work which conserves or enhances elements specified in the reason for designation. The scheme is administered by the village council, and is not a charge on ratepayers. Corporate Sector Grants do not involve the village as these are administered by the Ministry of Citizenship 'and Culture, and relate to privately owned or industrial pro- perties that have been designated under the Act. The third type of assistance is the Heritage District Funds 'Conservation pro- gram; and this is designed to assist municipalities in establishing capital funds to implement their Heritage Conservation District' plans. In adopting this scheme, which does involve the setting aside of mat- ching funds, the Village of Bayfield has again demonstrated an initiative in that it is the first.community to take advantage of the scheme which expires in December 1986. The work of LACAC is involved, time- consuming, requires continuous monitoring, updating, constant recognition of communi- ty opinion, research and long term planning. It is a challenging task, not without frustra- tions, but it has been pursued with en- thusiasm and dedication. Bayfield is a uni- que village - conservation of its past enriches its future. By BerthaMacGregor HENSALLL - ThePresbyterian Church Women (Kw) ..ofarmel „Presbyterian Church bel , their ober meeting at the Ferguson Apaci on. October 7 with the President Margaret Hoggarfh presiding. Mrs. Ferguson gave a cake decorating demonstration and showed a slide presenta- tion on bees and their role in the production of honey: Members were reminded that the thankoffering meeting will be held at First Presbyterian Church; $ aforth on October 24 at 2 p.m. The Annual bazaar will be held on November 2 at 2 p.m. The November meeting will be on November 4 with a special speaker on Christmas flower decorating, everyone is welcome and in- vited to bring a friend. General meeting The general meeting of the Hensall United Church Women (UCW) was held October 7 with President Belva Fuss in charge. Elva Forrest was in charge of the devo- tions. Shirley Luther gave the message on Thankfulness. • The Sunday School's Bake Sale is October 19 at 11 a.m. A bale will be packed November 5. The UCW will be entertaining November 4 the speaker being Jean Bennett about her trip to Mexico. Church calendars will be sold by UCW..-At Egmondville Oct. 2l at 7 p.m. the speaker will be an exchange visitor to Korea. The bazaar will 11e November 21 at 3 p.m. Seniors Meet President Aldeen Volland presided for the October 8 meeting of the Three Links Seniors. A moment's silence was observed in OCTOBER 16,1985,r � 1' age 11 ergusort memory of Susan Purdy. The Zone Rally will be held at the Stanley Complex, Varna on October 17 with registration from 12 to 1 p.m. and entertain- ment from 2.4 p.m. An invitation was received to bowl at the Zurich Bowling Lanes on Thursday after- noons. A bake sale and a bus trip were also discussed. The November meeting will be.organized by Evelyn McBeath, Ruby Bell, Hilda and Carl Payne. People On October 9 at the Fellowship Hall of Hensall United Church on Wednesday, the neighbors from Hensall's Main Street block assembled to bid farewell to three couples who were taking up residence in,,various places. The Smith's to Exeter; the Shirrays, to Tavistock and the Bardawills, to London. Bob Reaburn was master of ceremonies for the evening. Mary Kinsman presented a gift to the Bardawill's; Sheila Reaburn presented Bill and Jean Smith with a gift and Karen Dickins presented Doug and Karen Shirray with a gift. All expressed a sincere thank you for a pleasant evening and gifts. Hazel Corbett spent the Thanksgiving weekend with her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Chaffe and family, at Mit- chell. Sgt. Doug Wein RCMP of Ottawa visited on the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Parker. Bertha MacGregor was a visitor over the Thanksgiving holiday with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Don Maclaren, Jodi and Brooke in Oakville. 4-H'ers ice their cakes By Margaret Hoggarth KIPPEN - The fifth meeting of Kippen 4-H Club was held at Vanastra Curling Club. Mrs. Predhomme showed different decorating designs and explained various styles and sizes for tips for icing the cake. She decorated her cake with the 4-1-1 crest. Membrs decorated cakes which they had baked at home prior to the meeting. They lunched on cake and ice cream, enjoying the .special 4-H cake and each member took her decorated cake home. There were 13 members in our "Kippen Kitchen Kuties" and leaders are Joyce Wilson and Eileen Townsend. United Church News ' St. Andrew's United Church'celebrated its Thanksgiving Service on October • 13. Barbara Cooper played the organ and led the choir. Rev: Lorne 'Keays based his sermon on "Why have we got What we Have?" Next Sunday, October 20 at 11 a.m. is Kippen's Anniversary Service. Special. music is being prepared And Rev. Lorne Keays will preach the sermon. Lunch will be served after the service. • Kippen's annual fall supper will be held on Wednesday, November 13 in Brucefield Church Hall. People The sympathy of the community is extended to Babe, Jim and Grant McGregor and their families, on -the death of Bob McGregor on October 13. • Bob along with his wife Babe hail. lived and farmed in the Kippen area for. many . years until their retirement move to Hensall last year. : amilies search for other members Queries read at themonthly meeting of the Huron County Genealogical Society were from those searching the following names: Trevethick; McGeorge - Ethel; Martin/Bowles Wingham; Shield( s )/Mason - W. Wawanosh; Belaire - Stanl4y/Hay; Walker - Turnberry; -Mitchell L' Clin- ton/Goderich. Anyone with information regarding these names is requested to con- tact Research Co-ordinator Nancy Kale, at 345-2908. • Marie Dignan .of Goderich won the mystery prize of the evening, a box of rain- bow hued scratch paper. Cliairperson Karen Harman announced that the Wellington County Genealogical Fairis being held November 16th at the, Wellington County Museum which is located between Fergus and.Elora. The November 6th meeting will be our an- nual pot -luck supper at 6 p.m. at •the GoderichTownship Community Centre in Holmesville. All attending are requested to bring' one dish. Annual elections will also be held following the supper. Guest speaker of the evening was Ernest Eaton of Wingham, chairman of the Heritage Committee, LACAC, vice- president of the Wingham and District Museum Board. Eaton spokeoil, dating 'buildings. He stated that many amilies kept account books - a record of barn building. • money received and spent, etc. and these • 'can prove most valuable in' dating things. Many often put some personal notes in them. As the building of a new house was ;i big event, newspapers often would have • quite a write-up and are a••goad source for dating buildings.' The assessment rolls between 1850 and 1880 are not always to be trusted - buildings were not taxed until completed - quite often the hinges and catches on upstairs doors , would never be put on •and therefore the building was not considered completed. Old Municipal records are sometimes useful as .• are Registry Office Records. It should be.• remembered that while some records'are excellent, others are not quite so good. Com- pany records can also be searched for specific items, perhaps of a fancy nature ( a wrought iron fence) to assist in dating the building of a house if you are 'fortunate enough to know which company' built the fence! 1 x12 ROUGH PINE 1000 lin ft. and over s39900 MBM lesser quantity 421/2c 1111. ft. STRATHROY ONLY 1 x10 Rough Pine 188 Rough Pine 1x6 Rough Pine Lesser Quantity 310 lin. 250 lin. 190 lin. 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