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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News-Record, 1986-01-29, Page 10Page 10—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29, 1986 Bayfield Bugle Insurance rates cause concern By Helen Owen BAYFIELD - A topic of great concern at the present time relates to the problems which are arising in connection with in- surance. Where it is compulsory, for car owners, there is no doubt that premiums will increase, and in a village like Bayfield where there is no public transport, it is an additional cost that cannot be ignored. In other areas, the business world, the entertainment world, the provision of ser- vices, terms of employment, the respon- sibilities incurred and the type of coverage required present alarming financial outlays. Publicly owned buildings and pro- perties as well as local events, (the Agricultural Fair is an example), mean that careful consideration has to be given to pro- viding adequate coverage. As individuals we tend to assess our life style, possessions and potential risks and then endeavour to acquire the necessary cover. However, there is a ...limit to the amount which can be allocated, and for some the rapid increases may mean a cur- tailment of such provisions. One of the major problems has been created by the large awards made by the courts, even when sometimes the incident has been due to irresponsible behavior on the part of the claimant. Such awards mean a depletion of funds with consequent in- crease in premiums, or, as in some cases the insurers have been forced out of business. In a small community such as Bayfield some exhorbitant claim being awarded against the village could be disastrous to the municipality, and pro rata, the same applies to large urban communities. There is no cut and dry answer. A government investigation is not likely to do more. than reyeal facts of which we are already aware - the inflated claims made by lawyers on behalf of their clients, and the current attitude of the courts in upholding these claims. As consumers we are natural- ly concerned with safeguarding ourselves, our possessions as well as covering risks relative to liability, but unless sbme-active steps are taken soon to control the situation it seems that the c st become pro- hibitive. Operation F" and Ice Undeterred by the ather, some 20 or so little Bayfielders Eris ed through the snow, their colorful clothi g making a fine con- trast. It was a Christ as card come to life as the procession made its way to the fire hall. There they were met by Rob Lyons and were able to see for themselves all that in- teresting gear worn by firemen, and even better was a chance to actually sit in the truck. After a little snack these intrepid little people between three and five set off back to the pre-school in the municipal building. Lioness Club holds meeting By Doris Hunter BAYFIELD - The Lioness Club of Bayfield held their executive meeting at the home • of Lioness Carol Penhale with 10 members present. Joe Mayman the club's liason member was also in attendance. Discussion on leave of absence and members with perfect attendence took place at length. Members are asked again to notify the telephone committee when they are not going to attend a dinner meeting. Failure to do so makes a difficult situation for the caterer. The club is sponsoring a fashion show and dessert party July 23. The annual penny sale is scheduled for July 25. The Lioness Club is very grateful to the kind individuals who donated to the village Christmas lights. Additions to the club's bylaws concerning attendance are to be made subject to the approval of the sponsor- ing Lions Club. Don't forget to put put your accumulations of newspaper for the Lions who will be around town before 9 a.m. on Febraury 1 to collect them. New Church Members The congregation of St. Andrews United Church was pleased to welcome into their fellowship Mr. and Mrs. William' McFarlane, transferring their membership from Central United Church, St. Thomas Ontario. Legendary McLeods The McLeods have been legendary figures in the annals of Lake Huron fishermen and LIVE COUNTRY MUSIC Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday Night TIN' DAN E FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 14 Featuring Roast Beef Dinner $ 8./ person $1 S./couple Tickets Available Nowl HARBOUR LIGHTS RESTAURANT TAVERN HIGHWAY 21 - BAYFIELD 565-2554 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK II A.M. - 1 A.M. BREAKFAST -$19.9 IT'S A WHOPPOI OF AN APPLIANCE SALE 30" Ranges $56300 plus trade Washers and Dryers at Clear out Prices Microwave Ovens from S439.00 - Frost Free Refrigerators from $ 59995 plus trade Built in Dishwashers from $45995 All Inglis Appliances on Sale We must make room for appliance show models We Service What We Sell DRYSDALIE MAJOR APPLIANCE CENTRE LTD., HENSALL 262-2728 Ofitefr0 "THE PLACE TO BUY APPLIANCES 0.en 6 - 6 Evenings by appointment Our 40th Year Closed Mondays now Mrs. Donald McLeod has added a new honor to the family history. She has recently become president of the Huron County Fishermen's Association, -as such is a member of the executive of the Ontario Fish Producers. She spent several days atten- ding their convention in Toronto, a novelty for the group as she is the first women to hold office. February Blahs January has gone by and now we face the February Blahs. King Arthur,and Gweneviere have a duet in the musical Camelot in which they tried to find a cure "to perk up the heart in get them through when the doldrums strike." Whistling, sing- ing and danaig are recommended and the final suggestion is wondering what other folks do. Heritage Days Coming Here in Bayfield, some residents fly off to foreign parts but most are looking forward to Heritage Day on February 12 which is ac- tually Abraham Lincoln's birthday. This year a11 good Anglicans will go to church on February 12 as it is the beginning of Lent. It's a time for thinking of others, February's Heart Month , It will soon be Heart Month and Rosemary Crosthewaite has organized her volunteers to cover the village in the aid of the heart, fund. Nobody likes asking for money but, for such a cause, welcome all callers. The Ever Young society will meet on January 30 at 1:30 p.m. in the municipal building. New members are welcome. Newspaper writers always wonder if anybody reads the words they write. So when anyone takes the time to tell you they'Ve been interested, it's a moral booster. Do Dogs Read But, do dogs read. Jessie, our baglady dog, was in the news last week and, on January -24 with the dreadful dog who daily defecates by my doorway, Jessie appeared never having entered the premises before and appraising me with a cold eye when we met on the road. Her gaze was positively mellow and she has not been back since. Curling News Seven points in the fifth end gave Alice Brandon's rink a 13-6 win over Bob Rogers' rink. Alice with 135 points is in second posi- tion and curls Joe Koene Mid rink on Mon- day in the final tattle of the season. Joe Koene and rink curled an 872 game over Matty Francis' etearn,sskipped by Norma Gosse. Joe is inlirst place With 162 points. George Telford and team, down by five points, in the secon , fifth anctsixth end go- ing into the eighth d against Bill McIll- wain and rink, down on . Bill and team curl- ed three rocks to stay and counted three, winning the game 10-6. Bill is in third place with 120.5 points. The mystery draw donated' by George Telford was won by Ede Turner. Paul Gosse is in hospital in Clinton . Brucefield card winners BRUCEFIELD. - Winners at the Brucefield card party this week were: ladies' high, Mrs. Art Varley; ladies' lone hands, Erma Crich: ladies' low, Mrs. John Lindsay. Winning for the men were : Art Alexander, high; Harvey Dolmage, lone hands; Scottie Wilson, low hands. Wilfred Chuter and Aldie Crich were the draw prize winners. The next card party will be held on February 7. Proceeds from the bicentennial quilt exhibition in Bayfield were given to the Historical Society so two plaques could be purchased. One plaque was put on the old town hall while a second plaque Iwill be placed on the Old School Stone located outside the Bayfield Municipal Building. Outgoing president George Youmatoff and incoming president Gwen Pemberton (right) admire the plaque for the Old School Stone with Dorothy Dun- can, Executive Director of the Ontario Historical Society, on January 27. (Anne Narejko photo) t. Council sets wage package. BAYFIELD - Council adopted their new 1986 wage package for village employees at the council meeting January 20. The wage package represents a 71/2 per cent increase to wages before benefits. The salary for the reeve of Bayfield will increase from $1,850 yearly wage in 1985 to $2,000 in 1986. Councillors' salaries will in- crease from $1,300 in 1985 to $1,400 this year. The committee of adjustment members will receive $25 per meeting this year while the secretary will receive $35 per meeting. The clerk -treasurer for the village will receive a salary of $23,240 this year com- pared with $21,620 in 1985. The road superintendent will make $20,229 in 1986, up from $18,820 in 1985. The arena manager will get $20,059 fhis year, while the salary last year was $18,660. Laborers working for the village will receive an hourly wage of $7 per hour in 1986, compared with $6.36 per hour in 1985. The chief building official will receive a wage of $1,357 per year in 1986, up from $1,262 last year. The harbour master s4.1ary will be $187.52 per week during the boating season which runs for approximately ' 28 weeks. - A part-time, laborer, operating eqqiin'ene will get $6 per hour which is unchanged from last year. A part-time laborer not operating equipment will get an hourly wage of $5.15. Casual laborers will receive the minimum wage of $4 per hour. Announce committees Council announced the members ap- pointed to three committees of council at the council meeting on January'20. Those appointed to the conunittee of ad- justment were, Linda Fitzsimmons, Ernest Hovey and Dora Warwick. The members of this years recreation committee are: Reeve Dave Johnston, Councillor Lloyd Huffman, Councillor Helen Owen, Lions Club representative Joe Mayman, Lioness Club representative Terri Brandon, Optimist Club 'representative Bill Talbot, members at large, Joan Cluff, Ruth Wise, Margaret Chapman and clerk Pat Graham. There has yet to be a chairman named to the committee. Appointees to the arena and community centre management board are: Chairman Jim Quick, Reeve Dave Johnston, Coun- cillor Cliff Freeman, Ed Oddleifson, Lions Club representative Joe Brandon, Lioness Club representative Janet ' Smith, Agriculture Society represent; live Tom Penhale, Optimist Club regi entativA, Brute ,ijoiniptionAll AfAi-V,t1t44. .1; Wik-f-Wir arena manage1-1614i Graham and clerk Pat Graham. 00- 1 Puckers defeat the Blades By Helen Owen BAYFIELD - The stands were filled to capacity once again this season as the spec- tators were treated to four more exciting games of Recreation league hockey. The early start on January 21 saw the continuing efforts of the Puckers pay off as they defeated the Blades 5 - 2. John Graham scored a pair for the Puckers with singles going to Tom Johnston', Marvin Merner and Ed Fogarty. Sharp shooter Brad Bagot and John Pounder accounted for the Blades. In the second game the Hawks doubled the Brewers by an 8 - 4 score. John Stanley led the Hawk attack with three while Jim West, Terry Blok, Steve Telford, Terry Heard and Paul McKee each netted singles. Darin Telford had a pair for the Brewers, and Brian Cooper and Mike Telford scored the singles. The first game on January 24, saw the Every Day after 4 p.m. BUY ANY PIZZA OR DINNER AT REGULAR PRICE - GET THE 2nd ONE FOR HALF PRICE! HARBOUR LIGHTS RESTAURANT & TAVERN HIGHWAY 21 - BAYFIELD 565-2554 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK A A.M. - 1 A.M. • LITTLE PEOPLE Clothing and Accessories - WE KATER TO KIDS Infants to 1 4 Exeter,. Ont. 235-1113 Renovation Sale Continues tip Feb. 8 We will be closed Monday, February 3 5 0 sie mr ajw Off Varna Racers tall short to the Warriors by an 8 - 5 margin. Jeff Merner paced the War- riors by collecting the hat trick, while brother ICen netted a pair as did Bob Orr. Andrew Cooper picked up the single, For Varna it was Scott Consett scoring three while Bill Stephenson and Wayne Cantelon had singles. .. Game two saw the Knighhawks hammer' the Blades 9 - 4. Once again it was Stan the Man leading the way for the Hawks ,with ,three, while the singles went to FreC Schilbe, Steve Telford, Bill Courtney, Jim' West, West, Stu Asher and Mike Clarke.;, For th4, Blades the goal scorers were Brad Holmes; Mark Johnston, Son Heard and Pete Denomme. Roy Brown, who has been spec- tacular in the net for the Blades in his a Ili Turn to ,re_ge The $6. HAND CAR WASH,' Probably cheaper than a haircut and may even look better. For appointment call: STEVE ARGYLE - 565-2800 !hayfield FRAN BURTON 565-2438 Agents for ABC INVESTMENTS, Godorlch HEY!. BAYFIELD We Deliver to YOU WITH SAME DAY SERVICE! Now includes ;pleated spring and summer metchondise FLOWERS fORTODAY GIFTS FOREVER • 166T,HE SQUAltt, CODERICH PHONE '524-87614 -- biening.ds.,ies2-7253 4,