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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 -
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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
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