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Clinton News Record, 2014-03-19, Page 3::j Title+ 4 acaLL1 ul Ss_ailfdtr Lila 15 1)04.040 F rtheig Jigifiregni tivrtei afivoErEi, 708r irivoroutooI Vic �6ido Sicilia.° WEL. c MIIR iR+tM". 11( ljD1$.L F L ATTENTION ADVERTISERS! DEADLINES Our Weekly Deadlines are as follows: ADVERTISING & EDITORIAL Friday @ 2:00 pm News Record 53 Albert St. S, Clinton P H : 519-482-3443 www.clintonnewsrecord.com OFFICE HOURS: Mon. - Fri. 9am - 5pm CLOSED TUESDAYS Wednesday, March 19, 2014 • News Record 3 Bayfield says final goodbye to arena ice Gerard Creces Clinton News -Record While it was under celebratory aus- pices that generations gathered at the Bayfield Arena Sunday, March 16, the day had an underlying sadness to it as the final day of skating. Ever. Bluewater Council sealed the fate of the ice in a March 3 vote, and the com- munity gathered for one last day of fun at season's end. Every user group was represented on the ice for the final day - girls and boys hockey, figure skating, oldtimers' hockey and public skating. Upstairs, kids took part in mini -stick games on the floor amid other activities. It was a good send-off for an old friend. When the final buzzer sounded on the River Rats vs. Relics game, the nets were put away and the ice left unflooded. Last to skate off the ice was Ron Keys, who tried unsuccessfully to convince Blue - water to reverse their decision on the fate of the ice. Let's hope with good faith and determination there will be ice in next year." — Mayor Bill Dowson President of the Bayfield Skating Club, Mary -Ellen Coombs, said the Bay- field Arena Community Partners are still not giving up on the cause. "We're all sad that it's over. But we wanted to make it fun for the kids," she said following the skating clubs final Bayfield performance. Bluewater Mayor Bill Dowson stopped by the arena Sunday to see the wrap up of the 2013/14 season. He had some encouraging words on his way out. "Let's hope with good faith and deter- mination there will be ice in next year:' Gerard Creces Clinton News Record Telford's picture is still in the display case along with many past skaters. Inset: Figure skating coach of 25 years, Debbie Telford was there to say goodbye with her niece Natalie Bedard. McKILLOP MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY Welcomes Gaelan Minhinnick McKillop Mutual Insurance Company and Marlene Dietrich Insurance are excited to announce the addition of Gaelan Minhinnick to their sales team. Gaelan is not new to the area as he was raised on his family's farm outside of Hensall. Today, Exeter is home to Gaelan and his wife Kayla. Gaelan graduated from Kemptville College in 2007 and proudly served as a Dairy herdsman for 5 years until he decided to get into agriculture sales where he spent 3 years. Gaelan's vast knowledge of agriculture, his focus for providing superior customer service and his friendly, enthusiastic attitude make him an excellent choice for looking after your insurance needs. Gaelan can be contacted anytime at 519-238-1122, 1-877-638-1122, on his cell at 519-878-5378 or by email at gm.dietrichins@hay.net Gaelan is located at 48 Ontario St. N Grand Bend Ontario NOM 1T0. Gaelan Minhinnick McKillop Mutual Insurance Company 91 Main Street S, Seaforth, Ontario NOK 1W0 www.mckillopmutual.com