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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1985-12-18, Page 10Page 1O-CUNTON NWS -RS RD, WE 7.N SDAY, DEMIKBER 18, no Bayfleld Bugia Council may have erred BAYF)ELD - For council here, it was a case of "if we had too do it over again, we'd do it a little differently" - especially when it pertains to issuing a building permit. Recently, the village's solicitor told Reeve Dave Johnston, council may have erred in giving building approval to Terrence Bullen for an addition on his home which abutts the sinking Long Hill Road. According to Reeve Johnston, the village's solicitor Peter Hawkin from Lon- don says if, in the future, the bank does col- lapse or the building shifts, council may be. liable for issuing a permit based on their possession of a engineer's report which states the road and the adjoining land to be "marginally stable." Mr. Bullen was finally granted a building permit by council for the addition at the Oc- tober 21 meeting after a lengthy dispute with council which culminated in charges being laid against Mr. Bullen for building without a permit, said Reeve Johnston.. The Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority, who had previously denied the building permit because of the village's enginring report recommendations, granted approval for the permit after Mr. Bullen supplied them with an engineer's report by the Atkinson, Davies Firm stating the land could support the building. Reeve Johnston said the village's lawyer, in hindsight, said council should have con- tinued to pursue the court action and let the courts decide if the building permit should be granted. In the future, the village will do just that - let the courts decide. And, in the process, eliminate this kind of situation from developing again. Now, anyone building without a building permit in the village will be charged and the case will be carried through to its conclusion, warned the reeve. "The action will stand and, hopefully, in years to come, it won't prove that we've made a mistake. Hopefully, it was the right decision, but time will tell," said Reeve Johnston. Residents have special dinner No account of the evening would be complete without a tribute to the ladies - no longer teenagers - who were a great example of a well-dressed and well- groomed group! Nor were the gentlemen lacking in sartorial elegance. Following the dinner, the rest of the evening was spent in the sitting room, and after some bingo, which included a prize for everyone, the presents were distributed from under the Christmas tree. By Helen Owen BAYFIELD - On Tuesday, December 10 the residents of Clan Gregor Apartments began their Christmas celebrations with a special dinner at the Bayfield Village Inn. Nearly all, of the residents were able to attend and enjoy the .excellent Christmas • fare which had been prepared. It was rather more than a joining together to dine. It examplified the friendly relationships which exist amongst neighbours. Cat returns home BAYFIELD - Two weeks after Steve and Dianne Argyle sold their home on Anne Street in late April, their black one-half Siamese cat, Jeremiah, disappeared. The new owners of the Anne Street home, Richard and Coreen Fitoussi, called the HEY! BAYFIELD We Dkver to YOU WITH SAME DAY SERVICE! FLOWERS FOR TODAY GIFTS FOREVER 166 THE SQUARE, GODERICH PHONE 524-8761 Evenings and Sundays phone 529-7253 after months Argyles on December 14,, some seven and a half months later, and said the cat is back home. Despite being over 15 -years -old, the little feline looks fit and healthy: The cat's whereabouts remains a mystery. tl� 'VIDEO TAPING AVAILABLE For .*Weddings *Household Insurance . *Parties *Advertising *And any other special event you wish to keep forever Also *Still photography & framing weddings, portraits, family portraits *Gift Certificates available *Bookings now accepted for Spring Weddings COU TRY PICTURES Ralpl Smith Photographer R.R. 1 Bayfield, Ontario NOM I GO 482-7295 . =;iii ioIC • it LIVE COUNTRY MUSIC Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday Night 10 1 c ' !; BREAKFAST 90 oz. NEW row 114% PIZZA L�`1� S 99 SIR! SNS �S tInM 1 DIN ST Eat In or , 2/93r Takes -Out As HARBOUR LIGHTS RESTAURANT & TAVERN'; HIGHWAY 21 . ■AYFIELD 363-4334 ti'.-��;rr OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK II A.M. - 1 A.M. ��`� �- The annual Candlelight Choral service was held at St. Andrew's United Church in Bayfield on December 15. The choir at the church beautifully rendered the Christmas Carols with various choir members taking solo parts. (Alan Rivett photo) ayfielders take home turkeys BAYFiELD - Harry and Fern Baker, two tireless travellers, have just returned from a pre -Christmas holiday in the Cayman Islands. Fern finds it pretty cold here, after their taste of the sun, but -Harry was on duty at the Lions Club Turkey Bingo as usual. The Bingo was a big success. Everyone who cared about the good work done by the Lions Club and Lioness were on hand. There were special games for Share the Wealth. Prizes were in the $45 range, sometimes split with double wins. The turkeys were plump ones, averaging about 15 pounds. Bachelor Irving Pease went home with one' and says his sister will cook it for him. New Councillor Cliff Freeman will be eating a Lions' turkey as his wife Mavis was a win- ner. Imagine the , laughter when Dorothy. Jesson drew the lucky number for the door prize. she has donated from the Cheese Nook, and it was her own. Drawing a second time saw Hilda Cooper win the prize. Councillor Huffman and John Siertsema called the winners loud and clear and the Lioness were busy serving refreshments from a trolley. The draw for that enormous Christmas stocking the Lioness are raffling will take place at the children's party on December 21. Tickets are three for a dollar. ' McAlister. Christmas Eve communion will be held both at 8 and 11 p.m. and a said Communion at 10 a.m. on Christmas Day. The Rector will take the sacraments to any shut-ins. St. Andrew's, having had their choral service, will be celebrating communion at a special Christmas Eve eucharist at 8 p.m. The Baptist Church also had a Christmas celebration on December 15. Services are set as usual at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. on December 22. Mr. R.J. Holley is the pastor of this congregation. Best Decoration Pity the judges, on December 23 as they set forth to choose, which of our gaily decorated homes will receive the award in the contest sponsored by the Lioness. Reeve Dave Johnston, Councillor Cliff Freeman and Clarence Rau will have to make the decision. A drive around town after dark is a treat for anyone, no big city has more attractively decorated homes or stores. 'People While. joy prevails in most homes at this time, sickness is no respect for seasons. John Lindsey is once again in the Clinton Public Hospital. His son George and wife Clarkia, and grandson Nathan are flying home from Fredericton, New Brunswick, Everyone welcome and will be with Jean in town. John's All the churches welcome any one to their roommate is Harold Wetlaufer who is well services at any time, but especially at this known to Bayfielders as the owner of the birthday of the Christ child. Special services Woodland Drive -In. will be held at Trinity Anglican. Kay Reid suffered a relapse on December On December 22, there will be a children's 15 and went to University Hospital in play in lieu of a sermon. On Christmas Eve, London. the children and everyone else, are invited Sympathy is extended to the family of to the Blessing of the Crib, at 3 p.m. This Lulu Smith, who died this week and to Steve lovely crib was left to the church by the late Argyle and his family in the death of his Gertrude Gairdner and it has been repaired mother. and restored by Flory .Oddleifson and Leda Aneke Rogers received word that her step -mother has died and she has flown to Holland to be with her father. There was nothing but good cheer in the village churches on December 15. Trinity Anglican's children were undetered by the storm. Their teachers had prepared a most entertaining program with even the smallest children involved. Mary Pounder wrote and directed two plays, which met with loud applause and the carols the children sang were a delight to the audience. Even fathers were there, with doting grandparents and at least one great- grandmother. Jake Schilbe was the youngest, under five months of age, 'but Santa Claus did not forget him or the Jay Fisher's baby boy. The Baptist congregation had their children bringing the story of Christmas around the world.. They had a map for a back drop and lights to indicate the various countries and a globe as well. There was an excellent film, and to the pleasure of all Albert Woods rendered two selections with his harmonica. The United Church choral service was as lovely as ever. An evening of such music is the way to set the stage for Christmas. Molly Cox had her choir in good voice and her organ was accompanied by Mr. Stiles of Goderich at the piano. Now it is time for me to wish you all # very Merry Christmas, to. thank you all fort your encouraging words and your kindness in telling me about events in your families and about town. I'm particularly grateful to police chief Lloyd Westlake, Bob Rogers and Doug Sinnamon, who have carried copy to the News -Record when 'I was too chicken to brave the snow myself. Once again, a very Merry Christmas. Support needed for. pensioners By Helen Owen BAYFIELD - In the latest newsletter distributed to members of the British Pensioners' Association (Canada), it is announced that the New Horizon 'group is again supporting the Association. Right from the start of the organization, it has assisted with various grants,, and this time is supporting the exhibit at "B,RITANNIA 86" - an all British show being organized by the magazine `Britannia'. Just in case you find yourself in Toronto at the time, why not take a look and visit booth No. 312 (right opposite the Market Place - and down the corridor from the British Pub). The dates are. February 14, 15 and 16 and the venue is the Queen Elizabeth Building, Exhibition Place, Toronto. The president's newsletter for Christmas indicates that progress is being made in the fight to obtain indexing of British Pensions. Membership has increased and over 100 M.P.s in the U.K. are now expressing sympathy and. interest in the cause. It is also encouraging to learn that a. Parliamentary group has been formed under ‘the chairmanship of Sir John Farr M.P. (Cons) and Lord Stallard (Lab) whose' sole aim is `Indexed Pensions' for British Pensioners in Canada. Association •President, Len Harper, was present at the ..first meeting in London, England in October. Addressing a meeting, which proved to be the highlight of his visit, Mr. Harper described the plight in Canada and the unfortunate manner in which the British Under Secretary for Health was playing down Canada's offer of $2114 million towards an agreement being signed between the two countries. This statement concurred with the report of the Canadian High Commissioner. In order to further support its aim, the Association is anxious to receive details of known cases of hardship due to non - indexation so that instances of these injustices can be forwarded to the group in Westminster. Christmas is a time of goodwill when the old, the sick and the needy require extra support, and if they are also victims of this pension anomaly, then there is all the more reason to encourage and respond to the work of the Associatidh. Its strength has been greatly enhanced by the unremitting work of volunteers, but more members are needed - not just pensioners but their friends and sympathizers. Donations and memberships for Ontario should be addressed to: The British Pensioners' Association (Canada) 411, Clendenan Ave., Toronto, M6P 2X7: Alberta - Roy Child, BPA Alberta, Bank of Montreal Building, 402-10089 Jasper Avenue, EDMONTON, Alberta T5J 1P2: British Columbia - John Heslop, BPA British Columbia, 271 Superior Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1T4. The organization is growing. Help ' to sustain it in its efforts. Breede sneaks at annual meeting By Helen Owen BAYFIELD - The Huron County Branch of the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario held its annual general meeting and Christmas dinner at the Little Inn, Bayfield, on Thursday, December 12, with some 40 people present. Reeve David Johnston, when introducing the speaker for the evening, Claus Breede, Project Director for the Huron County Pioneer Museum, detailed Mr. Breede's considerable experience in the fields of archaeology and museum projects,both in Canada and abroad, as well as his reputation as a writer and contributor to professional publications. With such wide experience anti) expertise, said Reeve Johnston, Mr. Breede's obvious enthusiasm for the Pioneer Museum project indicated the degree of importance he attached to the task of its preservation and improvement. Reeve Johnston is chairman of the commit- tee responsible to ,Huron County for the museum. In his graphic presentation, Mr. Breede related the story of the Museum's past, the present situation and what was envisaged for the future. He began by outlining the origins attributable to a most remarkable man, Herbert Neil, who had been the key figure responsible for the unique collection and its preservation. Mr. Breede described him as a brilliant man, totally self- sufficient, who at his own expense, had the Turn to page 11 • �a�4 9 HANG SpE Dec. �9 • 10D redel, p►110°�Nh° . • e�eck, 9 °°� 01.11 FOR oN�� • , hove • D�erv�Woo SO. ta Ott Monday - Thursday • am - S pm Friday - Saturday • am - 11 pm Sunday 12 noon - 7 pm LOCATED AT THE PIZZA PALACE RESTAURANT MAIN ST• e RAYFIELD Clinton News -Record will be publishing the Christmas edition on MONDAY, DECEMBER 23rd, 1985 DEADLINES: EDITORIAL NEWS COPY must be in by Friday, December 20th, at 12 noon. DISPLAY ADVERTISEMENTS must bo. in by Friday, Decem- ber 20th at 4 p.m. CLASSIFIED WORD ADS and COMING EVENTS must be in by December 20th at 12 noon!