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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1987-08-19, Page 11CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 1987—Page 11 Bayfield Council discusses selling water to resident By David Emslie BAYFIELD - Council here heard a re- quest during their August 17 meeting from a resident who would like to buy water from the municipality. Kea Mackie, whose yard on John Street backs on to the senior citizens apartments, was present to ask council if they would con- sider selling him water. He would like to connect up to the municipal building well. Mr. Mackie approached council approx- imately one and a half years ago with this same idea, but at that time he was turned dawn. After going ahead and building on his property, he has discovered he doesn't have enough water for two houses. A LETTER FROM DORIS In making his presentation he pointed out that the telephone system, the old town hall and the fire department use very little water. He also stated that it might be a good idea for the village to connect the well at the community centre to the municipal well. Bayfield Reeve Dave Johnston was con- cerned with the fact that the water pressure to neighboring buildings might be affected by this change. "Before we're going to supply water we have to see what's there. What should be checked is to see what the system can han- dle," he said. Council agreed with Mr. Mackie when he stated that it probably won't be a problem of Come to the annual Bayfiel4 fair By Doris Hunter BAYFIELD - The Fair is the thing this week. Everyone should participate in one way or another. Lots of children in the parade please, we miss the Lions Club's big show in July so let us make up for it by dressing up, as only our Bayfielders can do. I see St. Andrew's United Church is enter- ing a float this year, an excellent idea. They will be celebrating the 85th anniversary of he founding of the congregation. The whole town has good cause to celebrate with them, as their members set is an exemplary model, by their dedication to their church and willingness to support all our organizations and events. They'll beat the Fair again this year, with plenty of home-made pies, to stare off hunger pains. Rev. Aubrey Bell received a letter of thanks, to the Bayfield Ministerial Associa- tion, from June Taylor, director of the Sur- vival Through Friendship House of Huron County. The collection taken at the recent Ecumenical Service was sent to this non- profit organization which depends to a very large exent on the donations received from such events as well as private individuals. This refuge for troubled families is a vital project, the problems arising from the social pressures of our time. The Directors of the Park must have been concerned, at the service by the discourtesy of the volleyball players. Surely this kind of thing can be 'prevented in the future. The Park is owned by members of the Associa- tion, and persons who abuse the privilege of using it, should be aware of this. One notes also, selfish people parking parallel to the lake at sunset time, something that has not occurred very often over the years, most Sign to be erected in Clan Gregor Square By Helen Owen BAYFIELD — For some time Bayfield IACAC have sought ways of acquiring a marker for the village. At last, after two years this objective is to be achieved. A representative of the Ontario Heritage Foundation attended the LACAC meeting on August 6 and presented a daft of the sug- gested wording. After some discussion and slight amendment, this was agreed. This sign is to be located on Clai Gregor Square with advance markers indicating its presence. Arrangements are in land for a special unveiling ceremony tc take place on September 5, on the Squire at 2:30 p.m. In the meantime arrangements for the stallation will be put in land. The committee is grateful to the Ontario Heritage Foundation who will be represented at the unveiling and who have Dairy Club prepares for achievement day BAYFIELD - 'The fifth meeting of the Bayfield 4-H Dairy Calf Club was held at Pam Carter's or August 3. The meeting opened with Frei Peel leading the club in the 4-11 pledie and presented an- nouncements tom the youth council. Teresa Van denElzen followed with the roll call and meeting reports. The leaders bok over the meeting with a showmanship review. They showed the pro- per way to tran and clip dairy cattle before achievement ray. The membrrs went to the house only to find an exata waiting there. The leaders helped by cohpleting lesson six on Milking Herd Health and review before the exam. Fred Peel ind Teresa Van den Elzen clos- ed the melting. The Carters served refreshment and cupcakes after the meeting, Achievement Day or the next meeting. will be at the Ba!field Fall Fair. Canadian Forces r►iobilF display unit to be at Bayfield Fair BAYFIELD- The Agricultural Society's annual fair it getting ready to go this weekend and lie extra attraction this year will be the Canadian Forces mobile display unit. The trailers are walk-through displays, depicting many of the different roles of the people in the Canadian Forces and spotlight some of the new equipment in use by the Forces. A highlight of the display will be the new Canadian Forces summer uniforms and a hands-ontomputer display which will allow visitors the opportunity of asking questions about the Forces and receiving answers frorr a state-of-the-art computer display systen. When at tte fair, be sure to stop by the Canadian Fo•ces mobile display unit. Tvilor 's attend oponing BAYFIELD - Arnold and Jean Taylor went ti Orangeville on August 12 to visit their sin; Ron, and attend the ribbon cutting ceremony and open house for the new plant, Hoover Universals where Ron is employed to manage and maintain the electrical and elect"onit equipment. Rm detnonstrated the robotic arms which he programed, to his parents. 'Mien in full production, there will be 200 peoile eitiployed at the plant. supplied the marker entirely free of charge. Historical Society Meeting There will not be a meeting of the Historical Society in August. The next one will be on the fourth Monday in September. Senior Citizens' News On August 19 the first Diners' Club lun- cheon for seniors is to be launched at the community centre. It is the culmination of a project which has taken nearly two years to achieve, and it is hoped, is one that will pro- ve popular. Not only does it provide a carefully thought out and tempting meal, but an opportunity for social exchange. No one can deny that living alone leads towards a falling off in the preparation and variety of meals. The menu will also introduce the logo of the support program — a little house, one side bearing the initials of the Town and Country Homemakers. Two large merry looking eyes are shown in the roof, and the front wall bears the letters EYES — Ever Young Extended Services — watch out for it in the Agricultural Society Parade on Satur- day, and at the Fair. At this point it is appropriate to say a very big thank you to Town and Country Homemakers, the Ever Young Club and all the hardworking volunteers who have com- bined to make this luncheon project a reality. Junior Ball Only one game was played this week but it turned out to be a very good one when the Cheese Nook Squirts battled with the Stanley team, the final result being a 12-12 tie. regrettable. A visit to the Bayfield Flea Market is always interesting to me. This week I was chatting with Marg and Ivan McClymont who farm near Bayfield. Their very in- teresting hobby is the collecting of G.A. Henty books. They were splendid adventure tales, historically accurate. Big brothers read them avidly and this young sister acquired her taste for history in 'reading them. He wrote over 100 full length novels, a few of which are still in print. Serving with the British Army in the Cri- mean War, his letters home describing the appalling conditions there, when published, led to a public demand for improvement and thus Florence Nightingale was finally allow- ed to take her nurses to the battle front. This weekend the McClymonts will play host to the gathering of the Henty Society, which is based in the U.K. but has 55 members in America. This is the fifth year of the gathering. Collectors from New York, Maine, Michigan,Florida, England, etc. have come over these years, to trade books, discuss various editions and Henty anecdotes. Hospitality is provided by the McClymonts and the other sponsors, Mr. and Mrs. Ian Thompson of Milton and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Greenlees from London. What a fascinating hobby this is, and centred so appropriately at Varna, a village named for one made famous in the Crimean War. The cat did indeed come back, sadder and hopefully wiser, having been seduced by the wiles of Steve Telford's cat. Anyone want a part siamese kitten? Reservations taken. having a sufficient amount of water, but it may be a problem pumping it fast enough. He also had another suggestion for im- proving the water pressure. "If I do get tied on to the well, and we do have problems, then I'd suggest turning of the water to the park (Clan Gregor Square)." Although he had some support from Coun- cillor Cliff Freeman, who has seen non- residents filling water jugs at the tap, most of council agreed that the tap has been used too long to just be turned off. The discussion on the park tap continued later in the meeting when Councillor Freeman stated that he didn't see anything wrong with residents using it, but people from the subdivision use it all of the time because they can't drink their water. Reeve Johnston commented he didn't see anything wrong with selling the water if the current system can handle it, but, "I am against cutting something off that has been there for years." While explaining that cottagers and pic- nickers use the tap, he told Councillor Freeman, "I appreciate what you're saying, but we can't just turn the water off." Council decided to contact an engineer about testing the well to see if it can handle the connection. Community Centre The new rates for ice and hall rentals were adopted by council. Hall rentals will not increase at all, while ice rentals are facing a minimal increase. For prime time, 6 p.m. to close, in town skaters will pay $40 an hour, while those from out of town will pay $48. This is an in- crease of approximately $2 an hour. Non -prime time rates will stay basically the same at $28 an hour for in town players and $30 for out of towners. All in town minor programs will get the ice at $27 an hour. Porch Parking Councillor Freeman was approached by Ed Oddleifson, who lives at the corner of Catherine and Main streets, regarding peo- ple parking on his property. When Councillor Freeman went to survey the parking on August 16 he said he was shocked to find a truck parked with one wheel up on Mr. Oddleifson's front porch. Council decided to put up some no parking signs on Mr. Oddleifson's property in hopes of alleviating the situation. FRA71 '-TIIF.111, ti Y771STAN1►Altl)-?71}; nA We are going to the BAYFIELD FALL FAIR and we've got these great savings for you! 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So, come on down and meet the people that put out your favourite newspaper...Aug. 21 and 22, 1987 Gary Heist GENERAL MANAGER Gayle King SALES REPRESENTATIVE Laurel Mitchell SUBSCRIPTIONS Dave Emslie REPORTER Shelley McPhee REPORTER Freda McLeod OFFICE MANAGER Anne Narejko EDITOR