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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1987-12-09, Page 11N(:Onl"oHATIr(;-THE H1.1TH STANDARD -THE B. \ FIELD BUGLE No. 49 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1987 Council upset with government's tendency to avoid responsibility By Anne Chisholm CLINTON - The decision to let the municipalities decide whether to allow Sun- day openings of retail stores met with strong disapproval from council. At their December 7 meeting, Mayor John Balfour objected to the provincial govern- ment's methods very strongly. "This is another one that Queen's Park has schlepped off. First it was the beer and wine then the environment and now this. They haven't got enough guts to stand behind the decision they made one year ago." Mayor Balfour went on to say that high pressure lobbying by Toronto retail stores has led the provincial government to make the regulations on Sunday openings the responsibility of each municipality. By do- ing so, Mayor Balfour believes a lot of trou- ble could be stirred up. "We're not going to set up border wars with municipalities because some allow their stores to stay open and some are closed...It's not our responsibility to make that decision," stated Mayor Balfour. Another member of council to speak to the issue was Councillor Case Buffinga. He said, "1 still believe that everything should be allowed to stay open or everything is closed." Council decided to write a letter to other municipalities asking for their support in telling the provincial government that it is an issue which should not be made a respon- sibility of the municipality. This letter will also be forwarded to Ontario Small Urban Municipalites (OSUM) and Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO). "I think a lot of municipalities feel the way we do," commented Councillor Gord Gerrits. Council turns down proposal to hires economic development officer now By Anne Chisholm CLINTON - A proposal from the town's planning and economic development com- mittee, which involved the hiring of an addi- tional town employee, was turned down by council for the present time. The committee felt a full time economic development officer would be an asset for the town to help prepare for the Opportunity Tour next fall, help alleviate the work load of committee members and staff, update the town brochure and sell the town by using a professional approach. Councillor Gord Gerrits, who was making the presentation on behalf of the committee, said that if the town felt they could not af- ford another employee at this time, maybe they would consider allowing the clerk - 4 treasurer (Marie Jefferson) to snot some of her dutiesshe would have more time to spend on these projects. "She's already been doing a lot that way," added Councillor Gerrits. Mayor Balfour showed his interest but felt the timing was wrong. "There is no one more interested in development than me, but I don't think this town has reached the point for a full time economic development officer. Maybe a part time or contractual, but not a full time," he said. Councillor Case Buffinga also thought the timing was wrong. "I only have one comment. This is something that should be considered at budget time. It's a little premature now." Clerk -treasurer Jefferson also com- mented that the work for Opportunity Tours needs to be done in the next three to four weeks. When it came to a vote, Councillor Gerrits was the only member in favor of hiring an economic development officer. However, Reeve Bee Cooke added, "We're opposed at the present time." - Craig Cox Resigns Economic development committee member Craig Cox's resignation was of- ficially accepted by council at their December 7 meeting. Mr. Cox had been on the committee for approximately two years. Glenn Price's death caused by accident A well known Goderich Township business man was found dead on December 1. Goderich OPP said a shotgun wound was discovered on the body and have classified the mishap as an accident. According to Sergeant McMichael of the Goderich detachment, Glenn E. Price, 62, who owned and operated the Clere Vu Gas Station and Auto Wreckers for over 25 years before retiring earlier this year, was last seen on November 30 when he went fox hun- ting. When he did not return home, a miss- ing person report was made on December 1. Later that morning he was found dead in Goderich Township, Concession 13, north of Highway 8. It is believed the accident happened as he was getting out of his truck and that he was alone at the time. Mr. Price, of Goderich and a former Goderich Township resident, was born in Hay Township on November 1, 1925 to the late Andrew Price and the former Elizabeth Reichert. He married his wife, the former Mabel Bloomfield, on December 4, 1948 in Victoria Street United Church Manse, Goderich. Mr. Price was a member of Wesley -Willis United Church, Clinton and a long standing board member of the church, serving as chairman of the property and finance com- mittee for many years, prior to moving to Goderich this past spring. He was also an active member of the Clin- ton Lions Club and a member of the Bayfield Anglers Club. Mr. Price sponsored many athletic groups in Goderich Township over the years and was the continuous sponsor of the Clinton Clere-Vu Rockets. As well as being well known as a business man in the. area, Mr. Price was also known as a very avid hunter and fisherman. He also enjoyed a good relationship with the local detachment of the OPP and had just been recently honored by the force with a citation for over 30 years of service to the detachment. Their respect for Mr. Price was very evident at his funeral service with both past and present members of the force GLENN E. PRICE attending the funeral as well as two officers and friends who were among the pallbearers. Mr. Price is survived by his wife, one daughter, Heather Price of London, and one son, William Hoggarth and his wife Lia of RR2 Clinton. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Christopher, Derek and Michelle Hoggarth. The funeral service was held at Wesley - Willis United Church, Clinton, on December 4 with Rev. James Bechtel officiating. Pallbearers were Philip Gingerich, Robert Irwin,, Gordon Lobb, Eugene McAdam, Jack Straughan and Lloyd Weber. Interment in Maitland Cemetery. This week, Huron County residents are asked to make donations of food, clothing, games or cash to the Huron County Christmas Bureau. The donations will he used to brighten the Christmas season for the less fortunate. For the remainder of the week, (until December 11), donations can be dropped off at the Clinton Christian Reformed Church. Showing what has already been collected at the Clinton outlet are Helen Roorda (left) and Sandra Dykstra. (Anne Chisholm photo) Huron County Christmas ureau accepting donations By Anne Chisholm CLINTON - As of November 7, the Huron County Christmas Bureau has, been accepting donations of all kinds at their various outlets. They will; continue to do so until November 11. In town here, Clinton and area residents can drop their donations off at he Christian Reformed Church between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Helen Roorda and Sandra Dykstra are looking after the co-ordination of he outlet in Clinton, and say they will be receiving a variety of donations. "There will be everything," said Mrs. Roorda looking over the tables hich hold clothing, toys and food. Mrs. Roorda explained that packages filled with the donated items will e made up for each family. "They will get a bag of groceries, and the bigger the family the more hey will get," she said, adding that each child will receive two pairs of 'Rens, a large piece of clothing such as a sweater or pants,, one new toy (if the toy is small they may get two), and a coloring book and crayons if ossible. For those who '' ould prefer to make a cash donation, Christmas Bureau olunteer Co—Ordinator Pauline Lingard says these donations should be rected to the Family and Children's Services of Huron County, 46 ioucesterTerrace .0 erich..