Clinton News-Record, 1986-07-23, Page 2Page 2—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, JULY 23 1996
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views expressed in letters, was that sales in-
crease when merchandise is out on the
sidewalk and it makes the town look alive.
Sol Gerofsky of Lee's stated, `"The amount
of business generated by the sidewalk mer-
chandise, especially during April to Oc-
tober, would amount to 20 per cent of our
sales in that period."
Ron Jewitt, a member of the town's plann-
ing board, noted, "To deny the privilege of
store front displays during the summer
months would seem to me to be a signal to
consumers to drive on to the next communi-
ty where buisiness is alive and browsers
(potential customers) are welcome."
Alex Verbeek, of Verbeek's Farm and
Garden Centre, feels the inability to display
merchandise on the sidewalk would affect
his business greatly.
"We are on a quiet street, in a very
negative position as to space available to us,
and being seasonal in many of the products
and services we provide; we feel it is.of the
utmost importance to be able to display our
merchandise in front of our store," said Mr.
V erbeek.
Mr. Verbeek also did some research on
the issue, phoning 11 surrounding towns and
villages (Wingham, Blyth, Seaforth,
Goderich, Mitchell, Hensall, Exeter,
Walkerton, Teeswater, Zurich and Grand
Bend.) He found that not one has a bylaw
prohibiting the display of merchandise on
sidewalks providing it allows room for safe
passage of pedestrians.
To find 'out how Clinton consumers feel
about the issue, Mr. Verbeek polled his
customers and found over 95 per cent like
merchandise displayed outside and find it
causes no problems. Out of town shoppers
commented that the displays encourage
clop and take a look in the hopes of
finding a bargain.
Throwing another thought out for con-
sideration was Councillor Cochrane who
asked everyone to take another sector of the
community into consideration.
"We should al§o consider a population
that is increasing and that is the wheelchair
population."
All present agreed that enough room
should be left for wheelchairs to easily pass
by.
Mayor John Balfour, also owner of Clinton
Pro Hardware, was present at the meeting
and agrees that sidewalk displays are good,
but he would like to see a bylaw.
"Speaking as.a merchant I'd like to say
that one thing that looks good is a display on
the sidewalk. It makes the town look
alive...I prefer to see merchandise on the
sidewalks but as John (Cochrane) pointed
out, the people in wheelchairs are up
drastically. Personally, I would like to see a
bylaw."
Mr. Balfour also pointed out that although
other towns do not have a bylaw right now,
they are taking a look at the possibilities of
passing one.
At the conclusion of the meeting, it was
decided to advise council that the BIA is
against having a bylaw but do want some
type of policing if there are abuses. The BIA
would also like to do the policing.
Local music students take part
KITCHENER - CML '86, an annual music
competition, was held at Bingeman Park
recently with students of Paul Stevenson,
Clinton, and other local teachers par-
ticipating. Through their many hoursof ex-
tra practice over the past few months, the
students did very well and managed to bring
home some major awards such as the Ad-
judicator's Award which is given to the stu-
dent with the highest mark in each class.
Jennifer Cook of Exeter received one of 20
scholarships given to students who show a
great potential and talent in music. Other
results were as follows:
Guitar - Primary Solos - Sarah Lebeau,
Michael Hayter, First Class (80-100) ;Class
One - Seffrey Elliott, Jeff Powell, First
Class; Bernadette Fitoussi, Adj. Award;
Class AA Duets - Sarah and Jeffrey, Ber-
nadette and Michael, First Class; Class Two
Solos - Shelly Lansink, Tom Eaton, Michael
Campbell, Brent Howatt, First Class; Class
Three - Timothy Elliott, Brad Ribey, Duane
Siertsema, Sherri Lavis, Scott, Kirton, Car-
rie Baker. Jim Crawford, Shane Taylor,
First Class; Melvin Bergsma, Second Class
(70-79); Jeff Oesch, Sheri Oesch, Adj.
Award; Class Four Darrell Lavis, First
Class; Class Five Darren Stevenson, Susan
Govenlock, First Class; Dawn Powell,
Terry Strickland, Second Class; Artist 12
and Under - Brent Howatt, Adam Durand,
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Kitchener competitions
Jeff $well, First Class; Artist 15 and Under
- Dar en Stevenson, Third Place Trophy;
Artist 16 and Over - Shawn Lester, Third
Place Trophy; Open Solo - Shawn Lester,
Third Place Trophy; Intermediate Guitar
Band Second Place Trophy.
Piano Primary Solos - Amv Lebeau, Becky
Lebea , Second Class; Duets Amy & Becky,
First ass; Class Two - Darrell Lavis, First
Class; Kristen Crawford, Second Class;
Stephen Pletsch and Terry Strickland, Adj.
Awards; Class Three - Laura Plestch, An-
drea Ribey, First Class; Duets Laura and
Andrea, Adj. Award; Artist 12 and
Under Stephen Pletsch, First Class; Kristen
Crawford, Second Class, Artist 15 and Under
- Sherry Lavis, Second Place Trophy. Accor-
dion - Class One Solos - Lorraine Rutledge,
First Class; Class Two - Richard Bergsma,
Second Class; Class Three - Cheri
Kryzanowski, First Class; Artist 9 and
Under - Cheri Krryzanowski, First Class.
Monday
euchre results
CLINTON - During Monday afternoon
euchre at the town hall on July 21, Mary
Dale and Bill Caldwell had the high hands.
The lone hand was held by Margaret
Thorndike.
Ceacilia Edgar and Iva Boyes were the
low scorers for the day.
Lindsay couple
visits Clinton
CLINTON - Mr. and Mrs. Eldin Kerr
visited for a week with Mr. Kerr's brother
and his wife, Theodore and Mila Sutton of
Lindsay, Ontario.
Correction
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In the Huron County Council story (July 9)
on the funding for the expansion and renova- _
tion to Huronview, some information was.
missed regarding the county's funning
situation. $240,000, not $750,000 was put aside
in the 1986, county budget for the project.
The $750,000 represents the county's total
financial commitment to the project which
will be met over a three year period - if the
project is to proceed.
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