Clinton News-Record, 1985-4-10, Page 3Page 2—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 1985
Mws and fatures
Town wants sign removed, Reid wants agreement
CLINTON - A sign at Clinton Auto Parts,
on Victoria Street, has owner Dean Reid and
Clinton Council at odds.
Council says that the sign is illegally posi-
tioned. Mr. Reid contends that the sign was
placed on a base that was built more than 25
years ago. He also opposes the fact that his
situation is being singled out by council.
"What about these other signs (on Vic-
toria Street) that are in the same predica.-
ment....What's good for one should be good
for another. I don't like being the
scapegoat," he told council.
The sign is situated on town property, and
has been located there for several years,
with the exception of two years when the
town police station was temporarily housed
at the Auto Patts. At that time the sign was
taken down. Last year Mr. Reid re -located
his business at the Victoria Street site and
the sign was re -erected.
Mr. Reid says he should have left the sign
standing during the time the police station
was located at the site, "then I wouldn't be
facing this problem now."
Mr. Reid said that he was informed last
October, after the sign was erected, that he
should have obtained a building permit.
Later, he was informed that a minor
variance was required because the sign
placement contravened municipal bylaws.
Mr. Reid told council that he didn't obtain
a building permit, because he was not aware
it was necessary, since he wasn't required
to have a permit when he had previously
erected the sign.
Mr. Reid further noted that he erected the
sign on a base that was built 25 to 30 years
ago.
'If put the base there in October (1984) I
would deserve to have to take the sign down.
But I had a sign there before, as did the two
previous owners."
Council learned of the sign issue at their
March meeting. Clerk Cam Proctor told
council that he had spoken with the town
solicitor and the planning board and they
said that the municipality could not
authorize the placement of the sign on town
property. Council said that this would set a
precedent, allowing others to do the same.
Mr. Reid was informed of council's posi-
tion in a letter from the town clerk.. The let-
ter read that "under no circumstances can
the sign 'remain on town property."
The letter stated that the sign would have
to be removed within a few days or Mr. Reid
could be fined. The present zoning bylaw
sets fines at $300, the new proposed zoning
bylaw sets the penalty of up to $1,000.
The letter further suggested that Mr. Reid
could make an application to the municipal
committee of adjustment for a minor
varianno
The problem was also discussed at coun-
cil's April meeting. Mr. Reid requested an
agreement between himself and council,
allowing the sign to remain in its present
location while he seeks minor variance ap-
proval. He noted that it could take from
between eight and 10 weeks for the minor
variance application to be studied. Mr. Reid
said that to move the sign in the meantime
would be costly and a crane would have to
be hired. '
He also asked, "Where do I put my sign in
the meantime?"
Council and Mr. Reid agreed that their
lawyers would be asked to look into the
situation and to investigate the legalities of
the sign's positioning. It was suggested that
the road allowance measurements have
altered over the years and the sign may be
legally located.
Councillor Gord Gerrits noted to Mr. Reid,
"It's unfortunate that you're the one we
have to come down hard on, but we've hired
a bylaw enforcement officer and he has to
start somewhere."
All candidates meetings
The Huron County Federation of
Agriculture is sponsoring two all -candidates.
meetings.
The Huron -Bruce riding will hold their
meeting in the Wingham Town Hall on April
16 at 8:30 p.m. Candidates for this area are
Huron -Bruce MPP Liberal candidate
,Murray Elston, NDP candidate Norma
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In the matter of
the Ontario Heritage Act
R.S.O. 1980
Chapter 337 Part IV
NOTICE
OF INTENTION
TO DESIGNATE
To all citizens of the Township of
Tuckersmith and the Ontario Heritage
Foundation.
Take notice that the Council of the
Corporation of the Township of
Tuckersmith on the 2nd day of April.
1985 decided to designate the lands and
buildings, known municipally as• the
Hearn residence, Part Lot 39.
Concession 1, H.R.S. as property of
architectural value or interest under the
Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1980.
Chapter 137, Part IV.
Historically the Hearn residence built
in 1834 is one of the oldest residences
still used as such on its original site. A
parcel of 3,400+acres was purchased by
Mr. Henry Ransford who constructed the
residence and Later, started the
Stapleton Salt Works. The residence is
an historical' important example of
Georgian architecture and very
significant to the founding of the
Township of Tuckersmith.
Notice of•objection to the designation
may be served on the Clerk, within thirty
days of the.l0th day of April. 1985.
Dated at the Tpwnship of Tuckersmith
this 10th day of,April. 1985.
J.R. McLACHLAN
Clerk -Treasurer
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Dr. Keith and Susan Hay will be taking up residence in Clinton in July. Dr. Hay will be
setting up his family practice in Clinton and Blyth. Susan anticipates a busy time ahead
with the birth of their first child in June. (Shelley McPhee photo)
New doctor for area
CLINTON - In the past decade the Clinton
area has faced serious doctor shortages.
The problem was of such serious propor-
tions in 1972 that the area was labelled
underserviced, a classification usually
given to far northern communities.
In the past few years the trend has chang-
ed. The most recent doctors to come to the
area, Drs. T.A. Steed and Peter Salsbury,
have helped alleviate the heavy workload
and medical service problems in the area.
This year another young doctor is setting
up his family practice in Clinton.
Dr. Keith Hay will begin working in Clin-
ton in July. He will work with Drs. Steed and
Salsbury in Clinton and also with Dr. Street
in Blyth.
Dr. Hay is completing .a residency pro-
gram.at Ottawa Civic Hospital and is anx-
ious to set up his own practice and enjoy life
in a small town.
Clinton was one of more than 25 com-
munities in Ontario that Dr. Hay and his
wife Susan considered. They took a prac-
tical approach to choosing a new home and
place to establish a career. The 25 com-
munities were chosen from a map of On-
tario, specifially towns with .populations
from 3,000 to 15,000 and"not too many traf-
fic lights," Susan noted.
Letters were written to chambers of com-
merces in the 25 towns and the Hays receiv-
ed 15 good responses, including a letter that
was sent to Clinton and was routed to Bob
Campbell.
Clinton was among the Hays' final three
choices. They were impressed with the
friendliness and the good response they
received frorri Clinton hospital board
members and hospital administrator Dan
Steyn.
"The Clinton hospital has a quite dynamic
administrator and a supportive board," Dr.
Hay noted.
"They really rolled out the red carpet for
us," Susan'added.
Dr. Hay is equally impressed with the
high quality of medical professionals serv-
ing the area. He noted that Clinton is quite
fortunate to have specialists like Drs.
Flowers and Steed working at -the Clinton
Public Hospital.
"It makes it very attractive for someone
like myself," he noted.
Dr. Hay is, attracted to the services and
medical expertise offered at the Clinton
Hospital. This, he noted, allows people to ob-
tain medical help in their own community
and offers more personal care. As well, Lon-
don appeals to him as an excellent medical
referral centre.
The Hays are in the process of trying to
set up a household in Clinton. They're also
preparing for the birth of their first child, in
June.
Spare time hobbies include hockey for Dr.
Hay and horses for Susan.
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