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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1986-08-20, Page 3• Hostess welcomes Clinton's new residents CLINTON - Robin Kloss, a new resident of Clinton herself, has recently taken over duties as the Welcome Wagon hostess for the area,. Having moved to Clinton six months ago, Mrs. Kloss explained how she became in- volved with Welcome Wagon. "There was no hostess in Clinton and I had a friend in Goderich who was covering Clin- ton, but she didn't have enough time for the job, so she asked if I could fill in for her." Because she had a good reference from someone within Welcome Wagon, Mrs. Klass was given the job approximately two months ago. She said she took the job, "Mainly to get to know more people in the community, but I also enjoy working in the community." Her duties include going to the public ROBIN KLOSS utilities commission and post office to find out who is new in town, as well as visiting 10 to 12 new families a month. Aside from this work, Mrs. Kloss visits stores to get sponsors to give gifts or invita- tion cards, and writes out monthly reports to these sponsors. Mrs. Kloss also welcomes new babies into Clinton in her role as hostess. Although she enjoys welcoming both new residents: and babies she said, "I like welcoming the community into town, because I get to meet more people. People's reaction to her visits vary, she said, but they are usually very nice. "A lot of people haven't heard of it, but most people really appreciate it,", Mrs. Kloss said. "Most of the time they are very friendly." Committee formed to study parking problem around Mary and Isaac Streets By Anne Narejko CLINTON - David and Maynard Corrie attended the August council meeting to reiterate their concerns regarding parking along parts of Mary, Isaac and Wellington Streets which surround Kuenzig Food Market. The pair attended a council meeting in May to express their concerns regarding the elimination of the sidewalk and park- ing in front of the store. After hearing their concerns in May, council hired B.M. Ross and Associates to conduct an engineering study which will recommend the best place to install a sidewalk. to In the meantime, Mr. Kuenzig paid have new parking lines painted. These lines, which have caused the Corries' con- cern, were plotted by the chief of police, the public works foreman and the bylaw officer. "We thought council had by the eed (with us) and I was personally promised mayor that I would see the plans," said Maynard Corrie, who added the work was done on August 10 when the bylaw had not b yet been passed. Mayor John Balfour told Mr. Corrie, "The lineage situation temporary that's why no plan has been sold. Mr. Kuenzig realizes there is a problem and is try to be as co-operative as possible." David Corrie then questioned the number of feet left at the corner of Mary and King Streets. He had the figures of 19 feet and 12 feet which he feels will impair the motorists' vision. Bylaw officer Mur- ray Taylor said he measured 19 feet and almost 20 feet. The two did not know how they came up with such different numbers and Mr. Cor- rie questioned Mr. Taylor on sticking to the bylaws. In turn, Mr. Taylor said the town would lose 31 parking spots if the bylaws were adhered to. "The bylaw says that there is to be no parking 100 feet from a traffic light. That would mean the elimination of two spots by the. Bank of Montreal, three by Brown's, two by Jonesy's, three by Shiral's and three by Anstett's on Huron Street. �,o__....�a of the fire hall, a total of five a total of five spots would be lost by Corries' and Ray's Shoe Store. Because of the bus stop, five spots would be lost at, Bartliff's corner. By Kuenzig's one would be lost at the corner of Mary and Isaac, another one on Mary and six on Isaac Street," stated Mr. Taylor. David Corrie then told council they have provided 23 parking spots for Kuenzigs, on town property - a gain of six across the front and 17 down Isaac Street. Councillor Case Buffinga offered a suggestion. "Why not put on a side or rear entrance. It would be more convenient for the park- ing lot out back...You know we're a lazy bunch of people," he said. Before bringing the discussion to a close, council formed a .committee to study the situation and report back to the September 2 council meeting. By this time, they hope to have the engineer's study ready so ac- tion can be taken. The committee consists of Councillors Gord Gerrits, Buffinga and Mayor Balfour. CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20,,1986 --Page 3 The Huron Chapter of Epilepsy Ontario received a donation of $445 on August 1 from Brian Lavis, Past Grand Knight of the Saint Joseph's Council of the Knights of Columbus (left) and Dorothy Dupee, president of St. Joseph's Catholic Wonnen's league (right). Marj Vere, co-ordinator of the Huron -Perth -Bruce chapter accepted the cheque. Peggy VanWonderen (seated) and Debbie Cunningham work to computerize the library system at Huron Centennial Public School. (David Emslie photo) Breeding demonstrations are part of 4-H meeting By Dave Jones The fourth meeting of the Central Huron Horse and Pony Club was held at Dan and Betty MacDonald's home on August 11. Dan and Betty explained and gave a breeding demonstration with two of their own horses. The group then moved up to the house and Betty handed out some informa- tion and discussed it. The lesson quiz was answered and the following meetings and Bayfield Fair were discussed. The next meeting is at Bob Wright's on August 18 at 7:30 p.m. • M% • LISA WATT Watt is high point Winner Lisa Watt of RR 1 Blyth and her quarter horse Miss Bally Bid recently attended the Junior Western Riders' East Coast Provin- cial Championships in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Miss Watt was a member of the Ontario Quarter Horse Association, Youth Team, of which there were six members} from dif- ferent parts of Ontario. In Fredericton they competed against teams from P.E.Y., Nova Scotia and New Brunswick with Ontario winning the provincial championships. Out of her three events, Miss Watt placed first in the Cloverleaf Barrel race, first in Pale Bending and third in Reining whict helped contribute to the Ontario win. She received an award for the High Poin Horse and Rider on the Ontario Team. Workshop to plan your retirement Fresh Daily OUR OWN SWEET CORN Peaches 'N Cream only ONTARIO NEW POTATOES 10 Lb. Bag 59 SHOP CLINTON FARM MARKET BEFORE YOU START - WE HAVE A WIDE VARIETY OF FRESH ONTARIO PRODUCE NOW ARRIVING DAILY!! NIAGARA RED NAVEN PEACNES — Arriving Daily — In 3 popular sizes, 4 L. Basket, 6 qt. Basket or 11 qt. Basket only ONTARIO FIELD ONTARIO FIELD LT0MAT0U s 49 4 Litre Basket Huron County Health Unit will offer a on( day workshop on "Planning Your Retire ment" on Friday, Sept. 19 in the Huronvien Audiforix, Dave Echlin, an Education Consultant it Htiman Resources with London Life wil facilitate the workshop. Echlin designs anc delivers staff development programs, co ordinates in-house Retirement Planning sessions for London Life, guest instructs foi ' a retirement planning course offered b1 Fanshawe College, and has developed hi: own Six -session retirement planning Workshop. amici ants in the Sept. H He willhelpp P workshop investigate what retirement means to them and clarify their personal concerns and priorities. He'll discuss finances, health and how it might impact on retirement plans, activities that you should be involved in now, social concerns, and how to weather the transition of getting from here to retirement and when to start. The workshop promises to provide useful and interesting information for anyone wan- ting to plan for a happy, secure retirement. -A registration fee of $25 includes par- tiCipdtton' in the workshop, handout m terials, lunch, and coffee break refreshments. For more information call Sheryl Gilbert at the Health Unit, 524-8301. To per`egister send your name, address, „• and telephone number with a cheque for $25 mane payable to County of Huron (' `Plant - tag `tour Retirement"), c/o Sheryl Gilbert, ("Plant- , Mien County Health Unit, Court House. Goderieh N7A 1M2. Anyone interested in at- :, tending: the workshop must pre -register before Wednesday, Sept. 10. SPANISNONIONSri oo Pickling NOTE: Only the Freshest Foods Are Good Enough to Serve Our Customers! Special Prices in effect till closing time SATURDAY, AUGUST 23, 1986 LINTON FARM MARKET 212 Viclorfa Si. Ars 4 South) Mica OPEN D PAYS A WEEK 9 A.M. - 9 Y.M. freed Mud* OPEN Mt B P.M. ,.