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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1987-04-01, Page 9CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 1987—Page 9 Bay eld„ers twaht second rat close, there would be 23 to go before Reeve Johnston stressed. "It's dot fair to the library board or the county council. Mrs. format. He said that public input is impor- Bayfield." blame the chief librarian. There were seven Bisback said that in November of 1986 a mo- tant, but noted that there are some 56,000 A regular library patron, Kay Reid of men and women on the library board who tion came before the board that the board people in Huron County and "less than a Bayfield noted, "Most people here are con- should have been monitoring the spending. approve book purchases. After more than handful ever attend council or committee cerned with our library and our books. The If we over spend again, I will be responsible an hour of debate, the motion was defeated. meetings." library is abundantly .used in the summer as a board member." Reeve Johnston further pointed out that The reeve supports open meetings and he months and we want to make sure there are Libraryl board member Elsa Haydon of the county council does not run the library welcomes questions and comments both in enough new books." Goderich also came to Mr. 6Paritridge's board, nor intends to run interference in the his work at the municipal and county Miss Reid said that as a regular user of defence, noting, "In 1986 Mr. Partridge had future. Under the current system the county government levels. the library she has noticed that there were a $40,000 surplus." council approves the annual library board "I'm annoyed when I hear rumblings and few new books placed on the shelves over After a lengthy conflict Mr. Partridge budget"and the library board itself is respon- rumors on non-factual information," he the winter months. resigned earlier this year as chief librarian sible for the day to day operations. said. "... get the facts, get them straight In 1986 a budget figure of $189,000 was for the county. Reeve Johnston noted that he County council is calling for a 'change in and make your decisions based on that." allotted for book purchases for the county called for the resignation motion at the the Library Board structure however. Cur- He also noted, "I like to think that none of libraries. Of that, $172,000 was spent. board level. He further said that Mr. Par- rently a Private Members Bill stands before us are too big to make a mistake. We need Library board member Janis Bisback of tridge was a good librarian, but he sup- the provincial government asking to have public input. We need watchdogs like Elsa Hensall said that books are ordered in the ported the resignation to relieve the chief the library board abolished and made a Haydon to keep us on line." ( Mrs. Haydon is spring ann fall. Last fall the chief librarian librarian, the board and the library staff of a committee of council, whereby making a regular political columnist for local was instructed not to order any more books tense situation that was best resolved by library services more accountable to the newspapers). because it could have led to a budget over Mr. Partridge's departure. county. He stressed that the county council is expenditure. Miss Reid noted, "Bill Partridge was a Reeve Johnston said that Bill 7 is intended working to look after the needs of library "That's why a shortage appears now," good friend to the Bayfield Number One not as a means for the county to have com- servicing in Huron. He said that it is not she explained. "This spring attempts will be Book Club. We grieved at the cir- plete control over the library services, but simply a matter of increasing the library made to catch up." cumstances. When you hire a new chief would allow the council more input. budget to buy more books. Library users in Bayfield die not want librarian, send them to Bayfield and we'll "The county pays the lion's share. We feel "How much do you want to contribute i as budget restrictions to adversely effect book give you the okay." we should have more say," he noted. taxpayers 1?" he asked. "If we increase the purchasing. Reeve Johnston said that he expected that The reeve said that he doubted that public library budget, what about other services, Reeve Johnston said that in 1987, $210,000 a new chief librarian would be hired by the participation on the library board would be what about other people who want more has been set aside in the library budget for end of the year. In the meantime he dispell- excluded if the board became a council com- money for roads, for the museum, for book and magazine expenditures. He ex- ed the talk that the county council is trying mittee. He noted that more than 52 per cent Huronview. plained that in the past the chief librarian to run the library system. of Huron County's residents make use of "I'll fight for you if you want more money has been the main purchaser of books, and "I've heard the statement that the politi- library services, and, "surely a library for'books, but be prepared to hear requests he on advice from the library team decides cians want to buy the books. That's not so. board or committee would not do anything for more from other services." how the money will best be spent. A new The book buying procedure is done by order to jeopardize this public support." The Bayfield reeve noted that this year trend in 1987 will ask for more consultation and done so by authorized personnel, a Under the regulations of the Library Act, the county budget has been set at over with local branch librarians to determine qualified librarian, not an elected council all library board meetings must be open to $5 -million, Of that amount, $2 -million will be what the people want to read. member. It couldn't even be suggested that the public, Mrs. Haydon said that she feared spent on roads, followed by library services The Huron County Library system faced councillors buy books." that as a committee of council, meetings which account for $600,000 of the budget. problems with over budgeting for three Sharon Cox is currently filling the position could be open or closed at council's "To suggest that Huron County isn't years running. Reeve Johnston said that the of acting chief librarian. She is head of the discretion. responsive to the library is ridiculous. It's finger of blame could not be pointed solely children's library services for the county. Reeve Johnston said that he has always the second highest budget priority," Reeve at the former chief librarian Bill Partridge. She is responsible for purchasing books, not By Shelley McPhee Haist BAYFIELD - Villagers here take great pride in their branch of the Huron County Library. This fact was witnessed in Bayfield on March 24 when more than 30 people met to defend their library. A general information meeting was held to answer questions and concerns about re- cent problems within the Huron County Library Board. Bayfield . Reeve Dave Johnston, who now sits on the county library board, chaired the meeting. The meeting was initiated by the reeve after he had received a letter signed by Margaret Chap- man on behalf of a group of Bayfielders. There people noted their concerns about the library board and said that they were anx- ious to maintain a high standard of service at the Bayfield Library. Reeve Johnston assured the people who attended the meeting that there is no danger of Hayfield's librany service being cut. He quickly countered rumors that the Bayfield Library may close, noting that the Bayfield branch is one of the most frequented libraries in the county system. There are 29 branch libraries in Huron County and of those, excluding the towns of Goderich, Clinton, Exeter, Seaforth and Wingham, Bayfield has the highest volume of books circulated amongst the branches located in smaller municipalities. In 1986, some 22,351 books went through the Bayfield Library. Reeve Johnston assured those present at the meeting, "The Library Act says that the county and municipal council must approve a library closing, and, "As long as I'm here, the library won't close. I would not support that." Noting that the Bayfield Library ranks sixth in the figures for use in the county, the reeve further stressed, "If a library was to Thirty-nine play euchre By Blanche Deeves HOLMESVILLE - Worship service was held in Holmesville United Church with Rev. James Bechtel officiating. The senior choir sang a hymn. The children's story was about the shepherds in the old country. Gordon Lobb and Wayne Tebbutt received the offering. Dessert Euchre The weatherman was good to the ladies of Goderich Township who held their annual dessert euchre. Hazel McCreath welcomed everyone and 39 tables of euchre were in play after their visit to the well laden dessert table. Winners were: ladies' high; Marion Har- ris, apples; men's high; Marie Middleton, apples; Ladies' low; Doris Shobbroch, ap- ples; men's low; Fran Powell, plant; lone hands, John Gibbings, apples; lone hands, Bernice Brown, apples. Special prizes - 50 years married, Phyllis Harrison; person with youngest grandchild, Mary Herman, plant; birthday, Esther Gibson, plant; door prize, donated by Blanche Deeves, won by Menlue Rumball. Sympathy goes to the Houghton family on the death of Charles Houghton. Church celebrates Lent By Margaret Hoggarth KIPPEN - Rev. Lorne Keays placed a wash bowl on the cross in St. Andrew's Church on Sunday - the fourth Sunday of Lent. He spoke on The Tragedy of Pilate and the choir sang, It's Morning, accompanied by Barbara Coope' on the organ. Kippen UCW is invited to Varna on April 2 at 8 p.m. and to Egmondville on April 7 at 7:30 p.m. The Good Friday Service will be a joint service, held April 17 at 7:30 p.m. in Kippen Church. The Sacrament of the Lord's Sup- per will be observed at this Good Friday ser- vice. Make plans now to attend this impor- tant occasion. Personals The energetic eight met at the home of Phyllis and Harold Parsons on March 25. Several games of euchre were enjoyed. Those winning prizes were, Doris Hamilton, Frances Kinsman, Al Hoggarth, Bob Kinsman and Margaret Hoggarth. Visitors with Al and Margaret Hoggarth on March 27 were Margaret's uncle Sam Sutherland and Elaine Parsons from London. Dance postponed By Mary Chessell VARNA - The Recreation Dance schedul- ed for April 4 has been postponed until July 25. There were a number of conflicting ac- tivities on the April weekend, so the Com- mission members held a meeting and decid- ed to have a summer dance. UCW members are reminded of their thank offering meeting on April 2. Beth Good of Self Help, MCC is the speaker, and will have articles for sale with her. Surroun- ding groups are invited to attend. Invita- tions have also been received from Egmond- ville and Kippen. The meeting at Egmond- ville is on April 7 at 7:30 p.m. and Allan and Lloy Grose will speak on Kenya. Details of the Kippen meeting will be learned at the Varna meeting. Members are asked to have their desserts at the complex by 11:30 a.m. on April 8 for the dessert euchre and bake sale. supported public input and open meeting .Johnston emphasized. SH oP FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 1987 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. NG SPREE OFF* IOOF hosts party BRUCEFIELD - Mabel McAdam and Bill the Burdge claimedhigh scores when the Brucefield IOOF hosted a euchre party recently. The low scores were won by Bernice ColBro- eman Wright and Retta and Ha eyDo age shad tte he lone hands. Pyke and The draws were won by Mrs.wile held Warden Haney. The next party in two weeks. ALL REGULARLY PRICED FASHIONS FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY AND CLEARANCE ITEMS Circle April 3rd, 1987 on your calendar, for that is the one and only day you will be able. to take advantage of a fabulous 20% OFF all regularly priced fashions for men, women and children 2-6X and clearance items marked with solid red tickets. Peoples Spring Shopping Spree... DON'T MISS IT! 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