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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1987-04-22, Page 10Page 1G—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 1987 Bayfield Itigit Apartment proposal turned down BAYFIELD - A request to build an eight unit apartment building here has been turn- ed down by the village council. At their April 20 meeting council members rejected a spot zoning request from Joe Durand that would see a low densi- ty residential area changed to accom- modate the apartment building. Mr. Durand had requested the change for lots 297, 299, 300 and 301, property that is located east of Highway 21. He proposed to build a storey -and -a -half building that would include eight apartment units, each having two bedrooms. Each apartment would be approximately 750 square feet and monthly rentals would be in the $400 range. Mr. Durand asked council for the change as the present zoning plan has no accom- modations for high density residential buildings. The present zoning that allows for semi-detached or single family dwellings was established because it was felt that the village's limited sewage drainage system could not accommodate apartment buildings. Mr. Durand assured council that the land in question for this proposed apartment building is one of the few areas in the village with adequate drainage. Reeve Dave Johnston informed Mr. Durand that if council supported his re- quest, it would then be forwarded to the county planning department for study. From there, every property owner living within 400 feet of the land in question would �fa�uy 30t4' Rd,/ jno t Stec'e. 000 .4 araC Oc'eit 4 be asked for comments. A public meeting would be held, followed by a 21 day appeal period. The proposal never reached that stage. In a planning meeting following the regular council session, the Durand request was turned down. Councillor Cliff Freeman said he was not in favor of the proposal. He said he could not justify the . need for apartments in the village and noted that the proposed land did not lend itself to an apartment building. Councillor Helen Owen pointed out the need for seniors apartments in the future. Councillor Freeman noted that he could sup- port such a concept. Councillor Pat Muratori reminded council members that when the public meetings were held last summer, people emphasized that they did not want apartments in the village. "We went to the public for this zoning plan. If we approve this spot zoning, we will be going against the public wishes," she commented. Councillor Jim Quick suggested that the public should be allowed to make the deci- sion on the Durand proposal. He suggested, '"I'he health unit has approved it. If those people living within 400 feet don't object, then we shouldn't either." Two councillors voted to go ahead with the Durand proposal. Two voted against, and Reeve Johnston broke the tie to defeat the apartment concept. St. Andrew's United Church Hwy. 21 Bayfield 565-2854 Rev. John F. Hoekstro. M Div Organist. Molly Cox. Sunday, April 26 11 a.m. Worship Service Sunday School during the service I�S PROFESSIONAL DOG CLIPS & GROOMING * Weekdays *Evenings * Saturdays BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Karen Bruinsma 524-6033 D. James Grant L.L.B., M.B.A. is pleased to announce the opening of his law office. Standard Trust Building Suite 201 Goderich, Ont. Telephone 524-5311 H.D. MARINE CONTRACTORS LAKEFRONT EROSION CONTROL •Steel Groyne Walls and Pilings •Armor Stone Protection and Rip Rap available SERVING GRAND BEND, BAYFIELD, GODERICH & AREA (519) 565-2157 7 Days a Week With the extra day off over the Easter Weekend, many boaters thought it was the ideal time to put their vessel in the water. On Good Friday, the boaters were hard at work in Bayfield, tuning the engine and scrubbing the deck, all in anticipation journey of the season. (Anne Narejko photo) A LETTER FROM DORIS Daffodils are in full bloom By Doris Hunter BAYFIELD - The golden harvest is in full bloom with us now, that "host of Golden daf- fodils, beside the lake, beside the trees" that Wordsworth sings about. Ever think how the village has such masses of them each spring? Take a look at the borders of Morgan Smith's property and beside Pioneer Park. They didn't just come by chance. Consider the planting that took place, hun- dreds and hundreds of bulbs make that brave showing. Morgan will tell you he was a young man then newly in love with our Bayfield. They were forced bulbs from a nursery which sold them very cheaply like $2 a flat and the word was soon passed around that you could buy them at Cooke's in Clinton every spring. You still can, but they have become so popular, Mr. Cooke has to put your name on a list for next year. People come under two categories of flower lovers, the pickers and the planters. Nothing is prettier than two little girls gathering posies along the way; but mothers, when you receive your bouquet, show them how.. to become planters. So- . 'Mahe 'else hg'f '• 4 nt time and money to Spread the 15eti1t' "8f those flowers in our surroundings Surely now all our friends who winter elsewhere should be home. Brigadier Fred and• Margaret Clift have finally arrived from Monsarret and are busily gardening. Alf and Vera Mcl,auglen are on their way from Arizona. They are two of the Scot- chmer clan, who are helping organize that big reunion in July. George and Mildred Fellows, having sold their Bayfield house last fall, are staying at their son, Fraser's cottage at Egerton Beach. Nice to see Bob Rogers Jr. home from col- lege on the weekend and Dawn Merner was with her parents for the weekend. Dr. Douglas and Gail Grant have achiev- ed the mystical status of being grand- parents for the first time this week. Stephanie Gozzalis arrived in Kitchener, a big baby for their daughter and son-in-law. We'll all look forward to seeing her pictures. Rae Fraser had his son Malcolm and his wife and their daughter Samantha with him for Easter. Irma is still in Goderich hospital with a puzzling illness. She briefly had a roommate from Bayfield, when Betty Gar- rett went in for tests. She is back at home now. Margaret Middleton's many friends grieve with her over the loss of a beloved granddaughter, Susan Frettage, who was killed in an accident this week. Susan was 16 years old, one of Marilyn and Hubert's children. The funeral was on Tuesday in Alameda, Saskatchewan. loot "only are the flowers blossonurig in Bayfield, each week we seem to have a new store opening. The Croft is not new just new- ly located. Grace Dollery was open for business this weekend in a charming new spot, recently Dr. Shepherd's office, and to oldtimers the post office when Ernie Hovey owned the building. It is so attractive now, with the wonderful old windows sparkling in the sun. Do notice the old glass still there in some of the first of the panes. It is a bit wavey and what a glass man would call seeds and stria. Flaws to a modern manufacturer, but they have great appeal in an old building. The spinning wheel belonged to Grace's ancestors from Skye in Scotland, a wind swept island my family tell me. The stock at the shop has been carefully chosen from the beginning specializes in Canadian made clothes and accessories. They have something beautiful from every province in Canada and because the store is called The Croft, in memory of the Crofters who came from Scotland, there is a nice selection of Scottish jewellery this year. It is good to see this fine old building, being so sympathetically developed. Yes, Dr. Shepherd is still there, but around the cor- ner where the Croft used to be. New to me is a use for the tender green chives now up in the rose beds. Snip some in- to salad dressing to add to the cheese in your grilled cheese sandwich and remembered I told you it would be delicious. On April 24 Mrs. Jean Bennett will speak and show pictures on Nicaragua to the 3 M.S. group of St. Andrews United Church. The ladies Spring Bally of the Bayfield Baptist Church will be held on April 23 at 7:30 p.m. Marian Holley, missionary appointee to Iria Jaya, Indonesia will be the speaker and all are cordially invited to attend. The village was sorry to learn that Connie Graham suffered a fall which resulted in a broken hip. She is in St. Joseph's Hospital, London. Not the best place in the world to spend her birthday on Monday. 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Because of varying conditions better seed was always being sought and he displayed an example of a 10 strip tray which enabled a considerable number of seeds to be ger- minated. This method he said, could be in- tensified on a large scale but also involved considerable labor in planting out when it came to the next stage although there were machines used for planting each seed in its own separate hole. For himself, Mr. Vander Wouden explained that it was his first year using this method. Since successful ger- mination is of prime importance better seeds are sought all the time, and thus it has been possible to extend the season with regard to the sale of bedding plants. Other important factors were watering, heating and light. 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Apart from seedlings Mr. Vander Wouden also showed plants derived from cuttings and advised ways of rooting, and the en- couragement of better branching through pinching. Demonstrating the advantages of this advice Mr. Vander Wouden showed baskets of fuschias including one variety "Fire Cracker" noted for attracting Humm- ing birds. Referring to the work load of the commer- cial grower, he said that his seasonal plan- ting began about December 15 from which date continuous care was required in order to produce the sort of plants people wanted as well as foster new varieties which might be demanded. Other plants shown were begonias grown from seed under artificial light, and these Mr. Vander Wouden recommended as being "non-stop" flowering summer long. Spikes, he said took some 40-50 days to germinate and would take a year to grow. With regard to chrysanthemums he recommended pin- ching and keeping in pots until mid -summer and warned that plants bought in the spring in flower should have the flowers removed to encourage the growth of buds. For purchasers he suggested shopping around carefully, looking for quality and ex- erting care in making selections. He also stressed the need to allow adequate time for the hardening off process for greenhouse plants. In conclusion he said that growing plants for sale was a time consuming occupation requiring much concentration and patience, and often a cause of disappointment, but the flowers and plants he displayed clearly demonstrated the successes achieved, and he invited his audience to come out and see for themselves what happened in the actual production of the bedding plants they might later wish to acquire for their own gardens. Loeal Government Quiz If you answered the questions in last week's "Municipal Trivia" section, you might like to check the answers: • The world's tallest free standing structure is located in Toronto ( CN Tower ). • The biggest coin in the world in Sudbury is the Big Nickel (SO feet i11 diameter and vo feet thick 1. • The hymn associated with the town of Bewdley is "What a Friend We Have in Jesus". • The four U.S. states that touch Ontario's borders are New York, Ohio, Michigan and Minnesota. • The first Canadian woman MP was Agnes MacPhail of Owen Sound. • Looking north from the riverbank of an Ontario City you can see the 5th largest city Turn to page I1 •