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Clinton News Record, 2014-07-30, Page 5Wednesday, July 30, 2014 • News Record 5 www.clintonnewsrecord.com letters to the editor Reader opposes off -leash dog parkin Bayfield Letter to the Editor: Re: Location of Off -leash Dog Park We are residents of Bayfield. Our home is located directly across from the proposed "off- leash dog park': If allowed, there will be a chain-link fence approximately 66 feet from our property. The proposed area will need the removal of old growth trees and undergrowth. Several times over the years these trees have been saved. Indeed, when building began for the first house in this section of the street, the road was moved in order to accommodate the non -removal of these same trees. They were saved again, approximately 10 years ago, when there was an expansion of the park property. Finally, one more reprieve for these trees, when 2 years ago, the water - run off lines (located in front of them) needed replacement. The municipality work crew at this time took special care not to disturb these trees. Now, they once again face the "chopping block." ALL neighbours close to this off- leash park are opposed to this idea. They want the trees and undergrowth saved. All want an alternative site found. With a little determination, it can be done. Those proponents of this "idea" ironically do NOT live directly around the park. For them, it is merely out of sight, not our trees, not our noise problem, not our increased traf- fic problem, not our parking problem etc. Understand this, we are pet owners ourselves, we will always be supporters of animal welfare and nature concerns. It is Not about the dogs in this case. Wrong location and poor planning. We sympathize with our Bluewater Council Members. These individuals will have the "unenviable" task of choos- ing between the people that are directly affected by this pro- posal or the proponents that are not. Robert and Colleen Devine CAA Connect: Keeping you safe and helping you save CAA Insurance Company (Ontario) is recognizing and rewarding good drivers. CAA South Central Ontario (CAA SCO) recently launched the first phase of CAA Connect with its usage -based insur- ance program. It is a free and voluntary program which uses per- sonal driving habits to help promote safer driving at reduced insurance rates. It is simple and easy to use. Once the device is con- nected to their vehicle, cus- tomers can begin viewing their driving activity, score and safety tips online. Driv- ers will also be able to track their vehicle's health and fuel efficiency, as well as set service reminders. "What makes us stand apart from the competition is our commitment to safety. With the data at their finger- tips, this technology will allow and encourage drivers to become more aware of their driving habits, provide up-to-date vehicle diagnos- tics, as well as offer our members the continued peace of mind they have come to expect from us," said Matthew Turack, VP, CAA Insurance Company (Ontario). Drivers will receive 5 per cent off their premium just for signing up and up to 15 per cent in discounts on renewal as a result of good driving behaviours. The sav- ings are in addition to dis- counts CAA already offers. CAA Connect will benefit those who drive approxi- mately 12,000 km per year, don't speed and avoid driving between 12 a.m. and 4 a.m. "The program offers cus- tomers more choice and con- trol over their savings. It will be of interest to those who currently demonstrate safe driving behaviours or those who simply want to play more of an active role in insurance savings," added Turack. Eligible drivers must be a CAA Auto Insurance policy- holder and drive a 1997 vehi- cle or newer. Later this year, CAA SCO will introduce the second phase of CAA Connect. Dur- ing phase two, we will con- tinue to develop diagnostic capabilities to enhance the member experience. The new technology will help the auto club respond to road- side assistance calls more effectively through GPS loca- tion services and remote ser- vice capabilities. EARLY FILES July 24 1969 Neighbours spotted smoke pouring from a two-storey frame house next to Central Huron Secondary School early Sunday and awakened the six persons sleeping inside in time for all to escape safely. Flames heavily dam- aged the roof, attic and part of the second floor of the Ken Overboe fam- ily's house at 177 Princess Street. Smoke and water damage throughout the house was extensive. Fire Chief Grant Rath estimated loss at about $7,000. Asleep when the fire was noticed about eight o'clock were Mr. Overboe, his wife, Doreen, their three children, Lorraine, Andrea and Jim and Lorraine's fiance, Richard Ostrom of Varna. Several neighbours across the street reportedly saw the smoke at about the same time. Mr. Overboe said it was Mrs. Thelma Cox who arrived first and knocked at the door until he awoke. The family was soon roused, the Fire Department summoned and a quantity of clothing and furniture salvaged. The Overboe's pet dog and cat also escaped safely. July 26, 1979 The 20 employees from Clinton's Bell Canada office worked only three days last weekinthe continuing rotating strike and lock -out action between the Communica- tion Workers of Canada Union and the Bell company. Peter McFalls, Bell steward for local 46 out of London, said that the rotat- ing strikes, which began in later June will continue until the union and company reach a contract agreement. There has been no indication that the Bell employees will stage a full walkout. Presently, the employees serving the Clinton, Goderich and Exeter area, servicing and installing tel- ephones out of a central workshop in Clin- ton, strike one day and Bell retaliates by locking them out the next, according to Mr McFalls. Bell's reasoning behind the lock out is that they don't have work for the employees to do. July 29, 1987 A 13 -year-old Clinton girl recently received recognition for being nominated as an Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year. Nicole Garon, the daughter of Ray and Mary Garon, along with her nominator Rose LaCroix, have received certificates recognizing their involvement in the awards. The Ontario Community Newspapers Association with Canadian Airliness International Limited have been sponsoring the Junior Citizen program for a number ofyears. Those nominated, like Nicole, must be involved in worthwhile community service, have overcome disa- bling physical or psychological limitations, or have performed acts of heroism perhaps endangering their own lives. Nicole began helping Mrs. LaCroix with her yard work approximately three years ago. It was at this time that Mrs. LaCroix first became impressed by Nicole's work as the then 11 -year-old Nicole offered to cut her 165 by 66 foot propertywithout a complaint. July 20, 1994 The Village of Bayfield has been turned down in their application for traffic con- trol lights by the Ministry of Transporta- tion (MTO). In a June 6 Council meeting, Bayfield Council addressed the concern of the high volume of traffic and pedestri- ans at the intersection of Highway 21, Huron Rd. 3 and Cameron Street. The weekly flea markets at these comers pro- duce a large number of pedestrians on the weekends in the village and council was concerned for the safety of the visi- tors and wanted something there to ensure their safety. Council approached the MTO in the form of a letter, requesting a study of that intersection for the need of traffic lights. July 24, 2002 Work completed at the Clinton Race- way, community park and pool area will be celebrated this Sunday, July 28. The Superbuild project, which had a total cost of about $250,000, according to Central Huron Reeve Carol Mitchell, was funded by both the provincial and federal gov- ernments, along with Central Huron and the Clinton Raceway. Undertaken as a health and safety project, Mitchell said work included fencing, asphalt work, sidewalks, curbs, installing new play- ground equipment, repairs to the pool and pool house, all new doors on the grandstand, painting of the grandstand and the purchase of new tables and chairs. Clinton Raceway General Man- ager Ian Fleming, commenting on the improvements, said, "It was long overdue to get spruced up a bit:' Permanent fences are adding a new measure of safety at the raceway and community centre, he noted, stating, "For safety, more than anything, it's a lot better:' Visi- tors to the area have been favourable comments on the changes, Fleming said. "People who haven't been here in a while are surprised how it looks:'