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Clinton News-Record, 1984-01-18, Page 14I .P. NT • IN m- ! i ►.. ) ESD Y,.. 1904, the pillage 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 Sheychuk 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 is 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 Bayfield's ex- cellent Historical Society holding its annual meeting at 8 P.M. in the municipal building. 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 daughterof 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's Club, have 'always" been -active `in village -affairs: She was herself, interim post -mistress, an ac- tive nlember"of the Lioness, sings in St. An- drew's Choir; belongs to the U.C.W., the Bayfield Historical Society and the Bayfield Garrden Club. It was she who recently won ir the -computer in the Huron Humane Society raffle. We will all miss her at the post 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 thepost 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 up to 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) By Wendy Somerville Bayfield Councillor, 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," addedehe Reeve. The Reeve also said, "I hope in future, members of council will not be so thin skinn- ed aetto resign in this manner." Reeve Johnston told council that when the budget for 1983 was passed, it was moved by former Councillor Ray Morley and seconded by former Councillor Ed Strachan. He 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 Loyd 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 councilor 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. Aim for better bicentennial _..By Helen Owen — -- - The response of the Bayfield Ratepayer's Association, as demonstrated by their che- que for $200, is an encouraging start io the Bicentennial Fund. 1984. is with us - the year' of `Big Brother' according to writer George Orwell. But, it is also Bicentennial year in Ontario and par- ticularly, a time ofcommunity 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 thistype 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 meetall tastes, tree planting, games, group projects dealing with local historical developments;' and it is hoped, -in every -area there .will. be special items for children. For 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:: .t It would certainly be an achievement in these days of inflation, unemployment and other economic setbacks if we coulei say, with pride, that in this small conenunity we paid our tribute to the Bicentennial without seeking grants of 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 resources and deter- mination. They ' worked, they thrived and were independent. In celebration 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 certainly part of 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! . r;•;, rweo•►o•w,su "tf16 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. 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Box 850 I Wingham, Ontario NOG 2W0 Thlephone: 357-2022 • Member of Canada Doposn Insurance Corparalion . _ Wallen logging 523-9212 Retur*$ng favors Recently the Reeve borrowed the village tractor to plow his driveway. He borrowed the tractor on 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 my_work is:a good deal for using the tractor twice." "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 ClerkOraham . . Bicentennial backing Ernie Hovey, Treasurer for the Ratepayers Association was on hand to deliver a cheque for $200 for Bayfield's bicentennial ecelebrations 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 anointed. ° • 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 TH LOOKERY CLEARING 'TO T H E WA -L S' PRINT -PICTURE 8CGIFT 3O°'SALE 50% STARTS TODAY ENTER FOR FREE E DRAW LIMITED EDITION PRINT 92 ONTARIO STREET ST RAT FO R D 271-6206 ASK ABOUT OUR "IN HoMe SERVICE r cover an area designate wider Part V of dung the Ontottariothe Heritage Act:froin 1,974grant. Acscor,'a" ; • detailed pplait, must be prepared for each dhitrict in order to define the0 qualities, make recommendations for their' enhancennt aad provide policy directions and guadellnes, , The LAEAf.3 member said if the village was able to Oise $5,000 to put in the fund, then the fqundation would match the amount by/60 per cent making their con- tribution. $8,000 and the total $11,000. "Because^only four heritage districts have been approved, the{i 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 func- tions and make-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 eyeryo lie to attend, even those who wish to become members ofthe 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. "Yernaps u tnere is no pal -twig ue front of the balcony (at the Inn) then this might help to enhance The Little Inn. Council passed resolutions to pass the 1983 Road Expenciitu "res 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 • • piping is great values for our ROBBIE BURNS DAY SALE! MANUFACTURER'S LIST ON ❑ ASSORTED DISCONTINUED VANITY & KITCHEN FAUCETS ri ASSORTED JENNAIR ELEMENTS AND PARTS ❑TOILET SEATS MANUFACTURER'S LIST ON 0 American Standard or Crane BATHTUBS AND TOILETS ❑ VANITIES ®Hunter - Enredco - Banvil CEILING FANS MICROWAVE OVENS up to 100. 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