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Clinton News-Record, 1984-01-18, Page 13f'Ao %mum NEWRIECORD, WEDNESDAY' 4YI JANUARY.i8PO By Doris Hunter The flu seems to be the topic of the day this week, and even buying a lottery ticket is really no comfort. Sally Sheychuik and Bar- bara Reynolds are just two of the current victims. Barbara's enforced absence from her past as organist at Trinity Church on Sunday, presented this singing congregation with a challenge indeed. A hymn sung a cappela beautiful to hear, but if you don't know the melody? Unfazed, Father Reynolds called for re- quests and asked our legendary Harry Baker to act as Precentor and Harry led off with a will. "Onward Christian Soldiers" was a hit and "Jesus bids us shine" remind- ed us all of the need to shine each in his small corner. Monday, Jan._ 23 will find Bield's ex- cellent Historical Society holding its annual -----}meeting°ate-P-M:.,,in--themunicipalbuiiding: This organization an off shoot of the Huron County, Historical Society was organized a good many years ago at the home of Brigadier Fred and Margaret Clift. It has achieved much in the interviewing time, certain properties have identifying plaques, the archives preserved and gathered in the little building formerly the library are . of -- great interest as people generally have become aware, that Canada too has a history.and each individual has and will con- tribute fo it. Now is the time for you to join this interesting and worthwhile organiza- tion. The .sympathy of our town is extended to Mrs. Elizabeth Pitts in the death of her mother Mrs. Annie Elizabeth Henderson in Brantford. Mrs. Henderson had lived for 100 years, something granted to very few of us. Our hospital list grows, as Mr. George Bellchamber has been admitted to Universi- ty Hospital, London: Audrey, at one time our Bayfield correspondent to the News -Record is staying with her son's family in Guelph. Another change in our daily life is the missing face of one of our post office staff, Mrs. Marg Mayman. Marg has been a very warmly liked member of the staff since commenced work-in 1965, while Mr. Ernie Hovey was post -master and we could still do our grocery shopping and pick up our mail next door, in what is now Dr. Shepherd's of- fice. Marg is the daughter of the late great lakes seaman Lieut. Leslie MacMillan and his wife. The MacMillans moved to Bayfield in 1946. Marg and her husband Joe, presi- dent of;the Bayfield Lion , have By Helen Owen _._. The .response -of -:the Bayfield Ratepayer's Association, as demonstrated by their che- que for $200, is an encouraging start to the Bicentennial Fund. 1984 is with us = the year of Big Brother' according to writer George Orwell, But, it is ;also Bicentennial year hi Ontariii and par- ticularly, a time of community celebration. That is the objective of the village. Perhaps there is also a deeper significance to that celebration when in so many other places in the world there is conflict, destruction and restriction of personal freedom, There is no doubt that there is enough in- genuity in the community to come up with all sorts of schemes to attract matching grants, but this type of financial assistance is not without matching headaches! Rather, therefore,' we should aim to make this a memorable summer with village residents combining in their efforts to provide events which will live. in the memory for years to come - and particularly in the memories of children. The program which is developing covers a wide variety - entertainment to: meet all tastes, tree planting, games, group projects dealing with local historical developments, ' .always been active in village affairs. She was herself, interim post -mistress,, an ac- -tive mernbet o the Lioness, sites ih St. Ali drew's Choir; belongs to the U.C.W:;"-the Bayfield Historical Society and the Bayfield Garden Club. It was she who recently won the:computer in the Huron. Humane Society. raffle: We will allmiss-her at -the -post -office,- : but t-the-pos -office;•-- but will see to it that she is not allowed to 'become idle, she'll be beset with demands on her time. Best wishes Marg and our thanks for the many years of cheerful ser- vice you have given us at the post office. Lions look at. drug abuse program The Bayfield Lions club had an excep- tionally interesting meeting this month, when District 3 Deputy Governor Lion Jim Loucks from St. Marys spoke to the club on the proposed involvement of Lions in the teenage drug abuse problem and participa- tion in diabetic research and care. The president of the Brantford North Club, Lion Gary Ebes brought the members upto date on plans' for the up coming con- vention to be held in Brantford. A third speaker was President Bill Futher, from the Wellesley organization, who explained the proposed plan for the in- corporation of Lions Club. Bayfield Councillor Helen Owen thanked Ernie Hovey, treasurer of the Village Ratepayers' Association for their donation of $200 towards Bayfield's bicentennial celebrations. The donation was made the the council meeting on Jan. 16. (Wendy Somerville photo) Aim' or better bicentennia l trachan tiesresignation By Wendy Somerville Bayfield Cottneillor, Ed Strachan, has recently resigned because he "is not happy with council's. decisions." • The former councillor submitted his resignation to council in the form of a writ- ten letter that briefly outlined his reasons for leaving. The councillor wrote that his main reasons for resigning were because, "council seems to think the finances of Bayfield citizens are bottomless." Reeve Dave Johnston said, "I feel I must respond to Ed Strachan because I feel it is an attack on my council." "I feel we live in a democratic society and if something was bothering Mr. Strachan, he could have spoken up," added the Reeve. The Reeve also said, "I hope in future, members of council will not be so thin skinn- ed as to resign in this manner." Reeve Johnston told council that when the budget for 1983 was passed, it was: rnetved ttY !rimer .uncillor Raj Morley and seconded by former Councillor Ed Strac1 n.lie'said"` that in his opinion, council has been able to "keep a very sensible tax increase and a low assessment of each villager." "On average, most villagers are assessed at $1,000 and $32 or $33 goes towards the Board of Education," added the Reeve. Reeve Johnston summed up -his statement by saying, "If Councillor Strachan would like an explanation, I would be happy to give him one at any time." The Reeve asked Clerk Pat Graham to place an ad in The Clinton News -Record and The Zurich Advance, asking for applications for the position of councillor. Senior transportation Reeve Johnston told councillors that he will be meeting with the Fire Area Board to discuss the problem of transporting citizens from Clan Gregor Apartments to an emergency area. He reminded councillors that at the present time, the Community Centre is the emergency shelter but if there is a power shortage, the town hall will be the next choice. "This is because the hall can be heated by a wood stove in the basement." Referring to a possible need for emergen- cy equipment, Councillor Lloyd Huffman said that the Bluewater Centre For The Developmentally Handicapped has a room with' everything needed for emergency measures. Because the centre will soon be closed, the councillor suggested the fire chief consider purchasing some of the equip- ment. Reeve Johnston agreed and asked Clerk Graham to call the fire chief and familiarize him with the situation. Standard Trust RRSP It's easy to open a new RRSP or transfer your existing one to Standard Trust. In fact, we can do -it all for you. And no matter which plan you choose, there ore absolutely no fees. 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Fri. 9.5 9-6 Mombor of Canada Dopoart In,uranco Corpo otioonn and it is hoped, in every area there will be special items .for -children.._Eor_.this..reason-....- we do need funds to finance these projects, to pay entertainers,' set up sports and other activities, with prizes, as well as sustaining the participants with refreshments.': It would .certainly bean achievement in these days of inflation, unemployment and other economic setbacks if we could say, with pride, that in this small cominunity we paid our tribute to the Bicentennial without seeking grantsof any kind. After all, such financial assistance has to be paid for ultimately although indirectly. The pioneers who settled . in . this area came with their own resource and deter- mination. They worked, they thrived and were independent. In celebratioi) of their endeavour perhaps the most worthwhile contribution we could make would be to show that we can organize and plan Bayfield's Bicentennial. - and show ourselves just as independent. That spirit is- Certainlypartof the heritage. , . . Hence the setting up of the Bicentennial Fund - to finance a celebration - an invest- ment in the memories of the future - and to do it on our own! PURSUANT TO THE MUNICIPAL ACT CHAPTER 302 R.S.O. 1980 The Clerk will accept applications for the position of Councillor for the Village of Bayfield up to and including January 27, 1984,12 noon. Patrick M. Graham Clerk Village of Bayfield Returning favors Recently the Reeve borrowed the village tractor to plow his driveway. He borrowed the tractor op two separate occasions and apparently some Bayfield citizens saw the tractor in use by the Reeve and complained. The Reeve who' owns Bayfield's local lumber company, said that "sometimes villagers ask if I can send down a fork lift (if they are in the process of building something)." "I did some work for the village and in return I borrowed the village tractor to plow my driveway," he said: "I felt that this would be in return for my favors throughout the year." Reeve Johnston said that after he had us- ed the tractor he had sent it back because of the complaints, and "I feel that perhaps I was in,the wrong." The ' Reeve added, on the other hand "I feel that .600 worth (a rough estimate) of mwork is a good deal for using the tractor "At least 20 times I have seen the (Reeve Johnston's) front end loader down at the ice - plant and I think you (Reeve Johnston) are being very very modest for the amount of work you have done for the village," com- mented Clerk Graham. Bicentennial backing Ernie Hovey, Treasurer for the Ratepayers _ Association was on hand to deliver a 'cheque for $200 for Bayfield's bicentennial celebrations to Councillor Helen Owen. ` Gwen Pemberton, Chairman for the LACAC Committee, presented two recom- mendations to council. She said that -during a previous LACAC meeting they had discussed the possibility of acquiring two new members, Charles Rodgers and Gail Gundi'. Mrs. Pemberton said that both peo- ple were approached by LACAC and are in- terested. "I would like Council to decide if they are suitable for the position," she said. Councillor Helen Owen moved that both be accepted and Councillor Huffman seconded the motion. The Reeve asked Clerk Graham to inform the applicants that they have both been appointed. , Mrs. Pemberton also asked council if they could make an application to the Heritage Foundation for funds. - Reeve Johnston said that council cannot make the decision now because it has to be considered at budget time. Mrs. Pemberton was referring to LACAC's application for the Heritage Con- servation District Grants. These grants FARMERS IN WIRD GODERICN-GRAND SEND AREA! WALDEN LOGGING BUYS STANDING TIMBER! We'll Take Out Your Idle Bush this winter and pay 44 'N TOP DOLIARS NOW BEING PAIN/ J Walden Logging 523-9212 cover an area designated Under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act from 1974. Accor-,. ding to the application for the grants, a" detailed plan must be prepared for each district in order to define the area's; 94talitiea,,make recommendations for their` enhancement and provide policy directions and guidelines. The LACAC:member said if the village was able to raise $5,000 to put in the fund, then the t foundation would match the amount by/60 per cent making their con- tribution;: $6,000 and the total $11,000. "Because?only four heritage districts have been approved, then they are the only ones , who are applying (for the grants)," she said. "By all means, submit the requests if you require more funds for certain projects or programs," said Reeve Johnston. "As long as it is before budget time." Rec committee Council discussed making a decision —about the 1984-- Recreation -Committee, lune- - tions and anake-up. "It is a committee that must be retained," said Clerk Graham. Reeve Johnston asked the clerk to pick a date and advertise for a special committee evening' and invite everyone to attend, even those who wish' to 'become members of the committee. "It is one of the wealthiest committees we have," added Clerk Graham. Street parking Councillor Huffman told council that parking along the east side of Katherine Street leaves the street too congested. "I don't know how Rick (Road Superinten- dent) can get down it when he is plowing," said the councillor. Rick was asked by the Reeve to look into the problem and ask villagers at the Little Inn what area should be deemed a parking area. "t'ernaps u tnere is no parnu,g ..a front of the balcony (at the Inn) then this might help to enhance The Little Inn. LOOKERYTH CLEARING `TO THE WALLS' PRINT -PICTURE & GIFT 304SALE v0% STARTS TODAY LIMITED EDITION PRINT ENTER FREE DRAW 92 ONTARIO STREET STRATFORD 271.6206 ASK ABOUT OUR "IN HOME' gERVICE Council passed resolutions to piiss the 1983 Road Expenditures and authorize a petition for the payment from the 'Ministry of Transportation. They also passed another resolution to authorize Clerk Graham to bill interim tax billing. Councillor Owen said the Community Cen- tre's Arena Manager has reported the pay telephone is installed. Also, the time clock is now in operation. The councillor mentioned that Mr. McLennan is once again the ap- pointed chairman for the Arena Committee. Turn to -page 11 • . . 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