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Zurich Citizens News, 1972-08-31, Page 5THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 1972 ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS PAGE 5 Bayfield u Controversy continues to rage around a dispute on ownership of the north bank of the Bay- field River, at Bayfield. At the annual meeting of the Bayfield Ratepayers Association last Saturday widespread sup- port was given to a recomm- endation to see if land acqu- ired by Blue Anchor Investment from "Red" Garon of Clinton is public land. Deeds registered at the Huron County registry office confirm the land is in the land package known as Jowett's Grove and has been so for over a 100 years. The ratepayers claim that is is public land and that Blue Anchor Investments has threat- ened to kick any fishermen or tourists out and prevent them from launching boats. Blue Anchor Investments told the News Record early this week that the government already owns a section of land 75 feet by 500 feet along the river and the government paid former owner "Red" Garon for the prop- erty in 1968. Mrs. William Herold of Blue Anchor said they had no intention of throwing anyone off of government prop- erty. They just didn't want any boats parked on their prop- erty. The main point of the village's protest centers around whether the flats has been in public use for the last century. Members of Blue Anchor claim that the flats are inaccessable in the winter thus because they are not open to the public year round, they are legally Blue Anchor's Blue Anchor also claims that Bayfield Council has accepted taxes on the land for the same period of time and by accepting these taxes, Bayfield was sanctioning the ownership of the property. The first spring-like evening of the year made me nostalgic for the long walks that my husband and I used to take when we were dating. I stuck my head into the living room from the kitchen and asked if he would like to go for a walk. Without even looking up from his newspaper, he replied, "I already took the garbage out." Guaranteed Investment Certificates now! Get yours today at... YICWRIAand GREY VG TRUST COMPANY SINCE 1889 011 KEN D. BOWES MANAGER 425 Main St.EXETER 235-0530 set over land deal Bayfield Reeve, Ed Oddleif- son said that council had receiv- ed a letter from Charles Mac - Naughton, (MPP Huron), chair- man of the management board of the provincial cabinet urging the ministry of natural resources to take immediate action on the matter. William O. Herold, president of Blue Anchor and a St. Thomas lawyer, said that the flats clearly belong to the company and action will be taken if the town challenges the ownership. In other business the reeve spoke on policing done by the O, P. P. the Village has no debts; the assessment was rising due to a few homes being built each year; traffic signs had been placed for protection of the public and property and the official plan of the village has been prepared and ready for approval. On the question of roads, a five year paving plan is to begin in a few weeks which had been approved by the form- er Department of Transport, S. W . E. E. P. had assisted by cleaning the beaches, painting posts; and assisted in building groins to help stop erosion. The drainage works program is over half completed and hopes are to complete it within the next year. The Beach Manage- ment agreement is being prep- ared with the view of forming a Harbour Commission. Mr. Lorne Cook in his report from the nominating commit- tee presented the slate of offic- ers of six permanent residents and four summer residents and ask that it be accepted as follows, past president, Brig. G.L.M. Smith; pres. Frank Burch; vice- pres. Miss Ethel Dewar; secretary, Mrs. R.A. Symonds; treas. Mrs. Don Warner; directors, Mr, Warren Cook; Mrs. Harvey MacDoug- all, Mrs. 011ie Chapman; Mrs. Anne Tillman; Mr. Ernie Hovey and Mr. Lorne Cook. All were accepted. News of Kippen (intended for last week) Mr. and Mrs. Grant Love, Caro, Mich., visited with Mr. and Mrs. Ed McBride and with Mr. and Mrs. McBride attended the wedding of their neice, Miss Bonnie Dalyrmple, Brucefield, last Saturday. Wayne McBride, Lorne Mc- Bride and Stewart Bell are on a fishing trip to North Bay. Mrs. Oliver Jacques, Clifford and Mrs. Jack Dickert, Harrist- on, are visiting Mrs. Norman Dickert. Mrs. Norman Dickert, Mrs. Ken McLellan, Jill and Robyn McLellan, Mrs. O. Jacques and Mrs. Jack Dickert are holi- daying at Lion's Head. Mrs. W.L. Mellis visited in Wroxeter and attended the fun- eral of Harry Towns, Wingham, last week. A warm welcome is ext- ended to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Caldwell and family to their farm on concession three, Tuck- ersmith. BAYFIELD Miss Norma Garrett is visiting this week in London as the guest of her cousin Miss Karen Garrett, Miss Dianne Garrett is the guest of her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Cook, in Blyth; and Master John Garrett is spending a few days with his grandmother, Mrs. Mabel Collins, in Seaforth. Messers Bill aryl Gil Latimer of Toronto are spending a few days with their grandmother Mrs. Gilbert Knight. Mr. Lat- imer has recently returned from Upsula where he had spent the summer employed by the Junior Forest Rangers. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Westlake held a smorgasbord dinner on their lawn on August 13, in honour of their son Rick's 18th birthday. Attending the cele- brations were his grandparents Mr, and Mrs. Walter Westlake, a few friends and his family. 0 Municipal sewage is Canada's worst pollution problem. Ontario is now putting together the biggest municipal enumeration in its history. Without you it won't be right. This is an election year for municipal councils, school boards and other local bodies in most of Ontario. An early step in these elections is the documenting of voters' lists. To assemble voters' lists we need to make an enumeration. This is done by the Province for each municipality. But our municipal enu- meration involves more than just voters' lists. I t helps determine the division of education property taxes between the public and separate school systems. It lets the Province more fairly distribute grants to local governments to help reduce municipal tax bills. And it also helps provide us with an accurate population count. Collecting nearly 8 million names and ad- dresses, as you can imagine, is a big job. The Province is employing 8,000 people to visit every residence in Ontario. When the govern- ment representative knocks on your door, the procedure is simple. The enumeration notice is pre-printed by com- puter with the names of every- one currently on record in your household. If you agree that the information is correct and complete, you simply sign the notice. If there are changes, such as an addition to the family, corrections are made on the spot, verified and signed by you or any other adult in your household. If you are not home the notice is left, together with simple instructions. You mail it, postage free, only If there are changes. You will be counted sometime between September 5th and 18th. The Municipal Enumeration: September 5 -18. Without you it won't be right. Government of Ontario Ministry of Revenue Hon. Allan Grossman, Minister. Donald A. Crosbie, Deputy Minister.