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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1986-10-22, Page 3CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1986—Page 3 MWs and featarQs Council goes against LACAC's recommendation By Anne Narejko CLINTON - During their October 20 meeting, council found themselves torn bet- *een backing the Local Architectural Con- servation Advisory Committee's (LACAC) recommendation to not de -designate a home, and starting the procedure to take the designation away. A recorded vote saw council five to three in favor of proceeding to take the designa- tion away. aiThe property in question is owned by Philip and Margaret McMillan and is located at 62 Orange Street. The former home of the late contractor and former mayor, Samuel Cooper, it is known as Glebe View and was designated because of its brick, stained glass, interior woodwork and the exterior pillars. However, Mr. McMillan feels there is no benefit to the designation and would like it to be removed. On the other hand, LACAC does not believe Mr. McMillan has sufficient reason for wanting the designation removed. When the recorded vote was taken, Mayor Balfour, Coun illors John Cochrane, Case Buffinga, Reeve Bee Cooke and Deputy - Reeve Rosemary Armstrong were for the de -designation. Councillors Ross Carter, Gord Gerrits and Bonnie Jewitt were oppos- ed and Councillor Ken Holmes was absent. Individual Freedoms "It's not a case of right or wrong, it's in- dividual freedoms," said Mayor John Balfour. Deputy -Reeve Armstrong had the same feelings. "I have a problem with this," she said. "I don't think we have the right to sit here and discuss a private home. I have no problem with a public building, but I do with a private home. "In my opinion, we have no right to say no you can't do this if he feels so strongly about it." Mr. McMillan had his home designated four years ago when he was involved in LACAC and says this was a major influence on his decision to have the house designated. "When I had it designated, I did so to con- vince others they should do the same...I have found there is no benefit to designation and I'm not speaking financially, If you took a tally sheet it would show more disadvan- tages than advantages," he said. Mr. McMillan went on to say a designation is not a selling point either, if he were to sell his home. "The bottom line is, it doesn't sit well with me," Mr. McM jIian said. Co> 01 ?Gerrits expressed a concern of those opposed to the de -designation by say- ing, "As one of the forerunners of LACAC, if you remove your designation we could kiss all the other designations goodbye. We're not deciding on one home here folks, we're disbanding LACAC because.this is one of the more important homes here." LACAC Secretary Reg Thompson had the same feelings. "LACAC held a special meeting and we discussed this in length and very carefully. The LACAC members feel that if a designa- tion is to be taken off, it should be for a good reason, such as a fire. "In this case, nothing like that has arisen. We must think about what will happen down the road." Mr. Thompson went on to say, "I'm quite sure the house is in good hands now, but what about in the future...if something is spoiled or demolished, we can't bring' it back again. "I can't praise too highly the work the McMillans have done. The grounds are in beautiful shape, setting off the home and the home itself is in beautiful shape, but we shouldn't get into the habil of designating and then de -designating." After Mr. McMillan once again told coun- cil that he saw no benefit because the pro- vince isn't doing anything, Councillor Ger- rits suggested the problem may lie in the Heritage Act itself. Regardless of where the problem lies, Mr. McMillan wants out of his designation and believes a person should be able to "buy, sell or make changes to their home to be comfortable." Council is in the process of preparing a bylaw for the de -designation •and then the issue will go through a hearing procedure. Barlow to speak at. PD day Building community is the theme of the Oct. 24 professional development day the Huron -Perth Roman Catholic Separate School Board is holding at St. Michael Secondary School in Stratford. Guest speakers for the day include Maude Barlow, of Ottawa, a former advisor to former Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, Rev. Myles Colgan, of the Welland County Roman Catholic Separate School Board and a panel of local people. Anti -pornography is Barlow's subject. For several years now, she has acted a a consultant on pornography. Religion Consultant for the Separate School Board, Theresa Bowins, said the topic is being discussed at a professional development day because the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops has urged the Catholic community to question por- nography and do something about it. The school board's recently approved prevention of sexual abuse program is to be introduced to Kindergarten to Grade 5 teachers during the professional develop- ment day. The program will be introduced to parents across ninon and Perth at a later date. Bowins and Dan Wiseman of the social services for the Ottawa school board will conduct the workship. The Grade 6 to 9 teachers will have a workshop on death education by Mary Ann Morgan, a specialist in helping children cope with death. The Ontario English Catholic Teachers' Association, Huron -Perth Unit, has con- tributed financially to the funding -of the day. Easter Seals provide Hope for children, CLINTON-On October 8, Steve H. Fraser, children and families in their respective Easter Seal Chairman for the Lions Club of communities. Each year more than 7,000 Clinton, met with other regional service Easter Seal children benefit from the provi- clu representatives at the Society's annual sion of vital equipment and services such District Meeting held at The Blue Fountain as: wheelchairs, braces, artificial limbs, Restaurant. communication aids, a camping adventure Important issues discussed dealt with the at one of five Society -owned camps, growing cost for equipment and services for transportation to treatment centres, exten- children with physical disabilities, as well sive research programs, and much more. . , a . "meeting. this. ,challenge through ongoing . • %:, , —, •__•_,.__ -1=W PA"O""r"° octe y s u ge or a upcomingSociety's yer ist s app e funds are raied through the volunteer ef- forts.of affiliated service clubs. Since 1922, Easter Seal service clubs have spearheaded local fund raising appeals, and administered Society funds on behalf of CLINTON - Have some lose change ready during the evening of October 24 and all day October 25 as the Cubs and Scouts will be town selling apples as part of apple day. CHSS co-op students take on lcoaljob By Dawn Honking EDITOR'S NOTE: Each week Dawn Hunk- ing of Central Huron Secondary School (CHSS) will be interviewing one co-op student from CHSS. She will be asking them how they like their jobs and what kind of things they do at the workplace. She' will also be inter- viewing the employers and asking them what they think of the co-op program. This week, I am interviewing Colleen Cluff. Colleen is a grade 12 student at CHSS and is in the co-op program. She works at Heywoods Sports/Radio Shack in Clinton, every other morning from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. her duties include working at the cash register, hanging up clothes, pric- ing items, organizing goods and helping to set up window displays. Colleen says she likes her job and she likes the people she works with. "It is a very friendly environment and they are very helpful to me," she said. Her objective is to have a music career or a music related job. • She says she is getting a better understan- ding of how a store is run and thinks the ex- perience will help her in the future. Greg Hern, an employee, at the store said that the co-op program is an excellent idea and that he wishes that they had it when he went to school. He says that it will be very useful to the students in the future and if he was asked to participate in the program again he would. The only thing that could be improved upon is the length of it. "It should be a whole day, instead of just half a day," he stated. E�. Colleen Cluff is the co-op student working at Heywood's Sports; Radio Shack as part of her progranf for Central Huron Secondary School. (David Emslie photo) 4 -Hers discuss dairy facts -- Christine Kemp CLINTON-On October 2 the Clinton 3 4-H Club met at the Walker's home for their se- cond meeting. Secretary Susan Jewitt, took the roll call followed by the 4-H pledge. Then Mrs. Walker read a newspaper clipping about carbonated milk. The members discussed dairy facts and myths and the process milk goes through before being sold. After talking about the nutrients.in different kinds of milk, the club discussed buying fresh milk, storing and cooking milk. Then the members were divided into two groups. One group prepared hot cocoa, the other prepared a cheese fondue which all enjoyed. —The'fleit meeting was held on October 9 in the Walker's home. After the roll call the members were asked to name 10 types of Canadian cheese. Then they discussed cook- ing, categories and processed cheese. After talking about buying cheese a few of the members prepared some types of cheese for the other members to taste. Another small group made mini -cheesecakes that everyone enjoyed. The next meeting will be held at the Walker's home October 16 at 6 p.m. SHOP CLINTON! "The Heart of Pinion touniy The Clinton B.I.A. Presents... HOUR HAUNTING SALE! In 1923, W. Moffat Aiken established the business, - Aiken's Harness & Luggage in Clinton. In 1945, Willard joined the firm re- named W.M. Aiken & Son. In 1952, on the death of W.M. Aiken, Ar- thur joined the firm and Aiken Bros. was formed. Pictured above Arthur Aiken and Willard Aiken, Former Owners New Owners On October 17th, 1986, 63 years after its origin, the business was purchased by Sue and Morris Traynor, who are continu- . ing under the present name. Pictured above.Sue Traynor and Morris Traynor, New Owners. Thank'You We, Willard and Art, have enjoyed a plea- sant and rewarding business life in Olin- .,. ton, and, extend Best Wishes to Sue and Morris for they, future. iken's Men's Footwear antisWorking Clothing- Luggage w, Leather Ociods 38 Albert St.,: cuifivtoo 482 935... *�' / eireil/~/110"1/1~414500e NO so Haunting Sale!'. SATURDAY, NOV. 1/86 7 A.M. to 9 AM. *You'll save like never before... TWO HOURS ONLY 7 a.m. to 9 a.m, int person only and SAVE". SEE FOCUS TUES., OCT. 28 FOR INSTORE SPECIALS