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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1963-09-19, Page 4Pa 9P 4—Clintc• Ncws-R,ccP0,---17.1140.4 Sept. 119, 190. Editorials . Need. Action TT-IE. CONSTERNATION expressed by members of town council over the erratic driving and pedestrian practices in the vicinity of the Clinton Schools— especially at ".CHSS--is appreciable to any who have been in the area at the peak rush periods of school opening, dismissal and.. noon hour. However, we question if they really did little to solve the problem and bring an end to the hazard by merely asking the two principals to impress upon the students that they should mend their ways. While such words are warranted, they have been issued, many times be- fore, and it appears that many of the students and drivers can just not comprehend what tragic results can come about from their foolhardy and careless ways. Councillor Don Symons suggested that a reduction of the speed - limit in the area may be one of the solutions but no action was taken as most members around the table appeared more interested in.' making flamboyant statements about the already known situation rather than seriously consid- ering the solution. If the situation is as serious as some members intimated — and we believe it is — then a detailed study is warranted by council. Not , Words We , suggest they ask the local police force to make this detailed study. Of the area and present recommenda- tions for the alleyiation of the hazards. If the police feel that sidewalks should be added along Princess Street, more stop signs erected to slow down traffic, constable on duty .at rush periods, more student .safety patrols to direct students across the street, re- duced speed limits or even. one-way traffic on some streets, then council could act to implement these sugges- tions , Due to the fact that our police' are not particularly trained along these lines, it might even be a good idea to ask for some assistance from the On- tario Safety Council to aid - them in such a study. It should be remembered that with the students from CHSS, Clinton Public School and the Calvin Christian School, there are well over 2,000 young peo- ple in this congested area and issuing mere pleas that they use care, caution and common sense is not enough to ensure their safety. To sit around a council table de- crying the situation is not enough either, and immediate and comprehen- sive action is needed before it becomes a "crying" situation due to an irrepar- able tragedy.- Swimming Soon Nil ? AN EDITORIAL appeared in this newspaper on May 30 urging area municipal councils to place on their agendas a discussion regarding the advisability of forming a conservation authority for the Bayfield River water- shed. We reasoned at that time that there could be no doubt about the value or necessity of Conservation as our water supplies dwindle each year and our creeks and streams, become more and more polluted through man's care- lessness and also the ravages of nature. Apparent results from that edit- orial: nil. On June 20 we again attempted to urge municipal officials to action with another editorial on the subject, this time suggesting that as residents in the proximity of Lake Huron, who could so easily enjoy the benefits of such a beautiful- lake, it was almost hyprocrisy that we should sit on its golden sands and enjoy the cooling waters and at the same time knowingly add each day to its pollution that will, as surely as. night follows day,. spoil it for future generations. Apparent results from that editor- ial: nil. Whatever power of persuasion that may have been lacking in these editor- ials is certainly not missing in a recent announcement by Dr. R. M. Aldis, dir- ector of the Huron County Health Unit, who has come forth with the very sobering warning that "no swimming" signs may have to be erected' in the Bayfield-Goderich area of Lake Huron within the next few years. The health unit has apparently been taking bacteriological tests in this area during the past summer and the results indicate a serious pollution problem and "restriction of swimming within the next few years is well with- in the realm of possibility" according to Dr. Aldis. That we have permitted the con- dition to reach such an alarming situa- tion is appalling, but what is more im- portant than attempting to assess the blame, is the need for immediate at- tention to correct the situation. The Bayfield-Goderich shoreline Of Lake Huron provides Some of the fin- est recreation facilities in this province and besides being a boon to the econ- omy of the area, affords the site for many hours of relaxation and recrea- tion for a great majority of area people. Take away the swimming and all that is lost, and as one example, we wonder what 'would happen to our neighbors in Bayfield , if they could not offer their summer guests a pollution- free lake. The causes of this pollution are probably many, and it is a well known fact that many makeshift disposal ar- rangements in summer cottages, cabins and motel operations must contribute to the problem and the sewer disposal of the town of -Goderich is another suggested source. However, not the least of the con- tributions are the many streams that flow into the lake and carry the refuse of residents from many inland areas with them, including the Bayfield River. Whatever other causes are involv- ed should be investigated' and corrected and now is the time that area residents must act—not after the "no swimming" signs have been erected. It would appear that the leadership for this needed action should come from Huron County council and the repre- sentatives from the town of Goderich and the townships of Stanley and Gode- rich should make it their responsibility to see that this topic is placed-high on the priority list and the assistance of the health unit, Ontario Water Re- sources Commission and any other body that May have jurisdiction over this problem, be enlisted immediately to alleviate the alarming situation. The formation of a Bayfield River Conservation Authority, for the prime purpose of studying the contributions of pollution from this stream—and the alleviation of same—also deserves much , consideration. Also, the already active Maitland Valley Conservation Authority may be well advised to curtail some of their work on recreation and conservation areas and throw their finances and en- ergies into ,the fight as well. No longer can we afford to write "nil" beside the action being taken by municipal officials, because this will result in us having to write "nil" be- side the swimming attraction of Lake Huron and also the economy and pleasures of a great many people in this area. Clinton News-Record THE CLINTON NEW EttA Ott, 1865 0 •••- .1 6 4, Heart of Huron County Clinton, Ontario -- Population 3,369 • A. L. COLQUHOUN, Publisher WILLIAM BATTEN, Editor Signed contributions In this publication, are the opinions of the writers only, and do not necessarily expresi the views of the newspaper.. Authorized as second class mail, Post Office Department. Ottawa, and for payment of postage to cash SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Payable In advance — Canada and Great Britain: $4.00 a year; United States and Foreign: $5.50; Single Copies Ten Cents L ai% G • Ainalgamated THE CLINTON NEWS-RECORD 1924 Published every Thursday at the Est. 1881 CCNR VOTE For the candidate of your choice on SEPT. 25 (This Corning Wednesday) .IT'S YOUR DEMOCRATIC RESPONSIBILITY! Asinosimir,Gliers•on.x4r ....ACV, n 411.11111.1 1•01.11.......mlaima...."rammeg.Mormere p.., ....,Mananonm..1111L From Our Early Files . • • e,fn../4.• HAPPY, HOMEMAKERS VALUES ! Look For The "WEST BEND BANNER VALUES" Each Week In our- Store Sutter-Perdue Hardware Eugene McAdam, 'Peoprietor- photo. HU 14013 • SUGAR and SPICE (By W. B. T. SMILEY) NvIIMIP#0.#0,11.~.041.1,11M0.004,414,41#4.1 ccz .4P q4' PAYING BILLS Use Royal Bank services to help you manage your money; td keep cheeping, borrowing and other exPenses down too. Building a nest-egg? . . . Open a. Royal SAMOS Acizotn47'. For bill- paying? y 4 a Royal paitsoi-im, CtreOtallo A- totorr. Cash for a car or dome other heaVy I a Royal TaakfitAN WAN. For di Clinton Branch 0: L. Engelstadi Manager t battii4o *Alt Weal li oyal brancil the Goderich branch H. PI*60 g• 0. Spring, Manager ROYAL BANK 40 Years Ago CLINTON NEWS-RECORD September 20. 1923 Hydro may be extended to Bayfield next year. Residents of that section as early as 1921 went into the question and 52 customers signed con- tracts, but , because even that number did not warrant the construction of a feeder line from Clinton, the proposition was dropped. Mr. Erskine Evans leaves for Toronto on Saturday to at- tend the College of Education in preparation for teaching. Mr. R. G. Warrener recently purchased a pedigreed . English Bull Dog from Mr. J. Thorpe, Toronto. It may not be generally known that in all cases of pri- vate or public relief, it is now illegal to publish the names of the recipients, either in news- papers or society reports. Mrs. E. Wendorf has been appointed as organist in On- tario Street Church to fill the place vacated by Mr. Treleaven. Mr. William Hamblyn, who has been shipping clerk for the Jackson Mfg. Co., has sold his house on Princess Street to Mr. Alex Cudmore, and expects to leave for Bowmanville in October. Mr. Fred Sloman, who spent most of the summer with a Chautaugua company in the U.S.A., arrived home last week on foot, all the way from Chicago, a nice sizeable little jaunt as anybody will admit. 25 Years Ago CLINTON NEWS-RECORD September 22, 1938 The main street here yester- day afternoon looked some- thing like the deserted village with all main business places closing up at three o'clock for the New Hamburg-Clinton ball game., Clinton lost 12-5. The block containing Nedig- er's garage on King Street is now open to traffic. The road- bed has been dug' down to the quicksand and some of it hauled away. The members, directors and assistants of the St. • Paul's Dramatic Club met on Thurs- day for a dinner party. Mr. Percy Gunn, lead in last sea- son's play, was honored with a gift. Clinton will have five sharp- shooters in the Dominion Rifle Championship Competition. Miss Betty Gairdner, Bay- field, returned from. Toronto on Friday where she underwent a minor operation. All News-Record correspon- dents report a large number from their communities attend- ed the Western Fair in London last week. Mr. J. H. Kincaid has been appointed inspector of public schools for North. Huron. Mr. John Jacobs, Clinton, has purchased from the estate of the late Mary Tom, the resi- dence on Andrew 'Street Exe- ter. The keeper of the County Home plans to retire there and will rent the house until such time 15 Years Ago CLINTON NEWS-RECORD September 23, 1948 Standard time returned at two o'clock Sunday morning, and no one was reported as having' been an hour early for church Sunday morning. Dia W. Cornish, Clinton, picked some nice plump rasp- berries in his garden Sunday. This seems pretty late in the year for raspberries. A colourful ceremony, com- memorating the Battle of Br- itain, was held in Clinton on Sunday morning when 500 per- sonnel from RCAF Clinton and 50 members of Clinton Legion took part in a church parade. The Dominion Life Assur- ance Company advertised that B. B. Pocklington, Clinton, was a member of the firms 1948 Production Club. Huron County weekly jour- nalism has lost one of its most brilliant ornaments and one of its greatest leaders in the sud- den passing of Keith McPhail McLean, editor of the Huron Expositor, Seaforth. Councillor W. R. Lobb was delegated by 'Goderich Town- ship council to represent that body on a committee to im- prove part of Holmesville Cemetery. 10 Years Ago CLINTON NEWS-RECORD September 1.7, 1953 Joanne Castle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Castle, Dunlop Street, was awarded a Dominion-Provincial bursary of $400 and will take a physical education course at the Uni- versity Of Western Ontario. E. R. Doucette approached council on lyfonday requesting permission for °a pigeon shoot in Clinton next Wednesday. He stated that the nuisance had grown; and that with 10 men stationed on the roofs of buildings near to the haunts of the pigeons, the shot could be kept in the air. Permission was granted, A. G. Grigg and 'Son an- nounced this week the addition of the sale of fuel oil to the business. JuSt 40 years ago a note in the News-Record stated there were 888 people eligible to vote iii 1913, This year there will be 1,855. Ruth Williams, daughter Of CLASSIFT1bD ABS BRD RESULTS Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Williams, formerly of Clinton, was a prize-winning graduate of the St. Catherines School of Nurs- ing. The seventh annual Air Force Day will be staged at RCAF Clinton on Saturday. William J. Dale, showing horses at Western Fair this week, placed high with his team of Clydesdales. William Brown, Elora, pres- ident of the Ontario Horticul- tural Societies, was guest sp'- eaker at a joint meeting of the Societies from Clinton, Blyth, and Auburn on Friday in Clin- ton. 'There are certain months of the year in which I would gladly shake the snow off my boots and walk out of this country, never to return, with- out a backward glance. But September is not one of them. At this time of year, it would take a regiment of horses to drag me, kicking, screaming, and roaring "0 Canada" across the border, out of my home, my native land. Twice, poet John Keats ex- pressed it, though he never saw this Canada of ours. He spoke of "the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness." This is our September. He spoke of "a thing of beauty and a joy forever." And this is our Sep- tember, * Winter is all very well in its place. And its plaCe, as far as I'm concerned, is in outer Siberia, Spring in Canada is a flash in the pan, a flood in the basement, a cold in the head. Summer is a desperate For several. years we have been -waiting for the young. trees near our home to groW• large enough to :attract birds. If you have ever lived on "treeleas" property, you will understand what I mean when I tell you how much you miss these small feathered' bits of nature, This past year ,or two, per,' haPS the tamest of the wild . birds, the Wren, finally moved, in to a birdhouse hung from a branch of one or the maple. trees. Last spring I spent the better part of one day watch- ing "Jenny" and her mate in- spect the possibilities of this homesite and eventually move in to its interior. The inspection was thorough and required a great deal of discussion between the two birds; Jenny always seemed to get in the first .and last words! The pair tested the roof by peeking at each little board here and there. Then they flew underneath and tapped on the floors. These appeared all "OK" so in they went, first Jenny, then her husband. After much chat, ter they started to build the nest inside and the fun really began, Tiny twigs and dried pieces of leaves are the main build- ing ,materials used by the Wrens and Jenny darted here and there in the yard, each time she returned to the house and pushed her small beak, with its stick, in to the door- way and then would fly away again without wasting a sec- ond. She made dozens of trips to and fro. Her husband, meanwhile, per- ched on a branch near the house and sang and sang, tell- ing the birds around that this was his new address I guess. Finally, Jenny flew right at him, scolding and practically bumping him from his feet, She nagged at him until he flew down and -picked up a small twig and took it to the doorway. He didn't put it in- side though, he left it outside on the perch at the door. Back came his wife; and without knowing one word of bird-talk you could figure out what she called him! She real- ly got angry and scolded, as she carefully placed her build- ing material inside and then had to pick 'up his small con- tribution and push it into the house. Meanwhile, Mr. Wren was busy again singing on a branch, out of reach of Jenny, effort to accomplish, in too brief a time, all the things we've been waiting all winter and spring to do. , In most countries of the northern hemisphere, spring is the time of joy, of waking to new life, of a fresh stirring of the blood. In Canada, spring is merely a muddy interlude. Completely whacked after five months of winter, we drag ourselves through it, only to tumble into the clammy, fever- ish embrace of summer; shame- less, exhausting wench. In this country, autumn is the time when the pulse begins to quicken, the imagination to soar. The whole nation comes alive, recaptures some coher- ence after the chaos of sum- mer, and makes plans to be happy and rich. * But thanks to a benevolent deity, the transition between the madness of summer and the scrambling activity of fall is a. painless—nay, a glorious— experience. We are given a time for dreaming. We are given a chance to sharpen again our senses, deadened by sun and sand and water. We are given golden sunlight, filtered through the greenest masses of foliage in the world. We are given water so blue it makes our eyes ache, and sky so high we can almost see heaven. We are given, just for a month, new eyes, eyes that suddenly see the splash of col- our the zinnias make against the fence, the thrilling sweep of browns and greens across valley and ridge, the sad pur- ple of distant hills. I can scarce forbear to weep with joy when I think of the glorious gifts of taste with which September rejuvenates our palates, jaded by hamburgs and hot dogs, mustard and rel- ish, charred steak -and skunky beer. (Continued on Page 9) Adine Writes --of many things but whenever she • came back to tha house, he would drop to the ground and grab up a small bit of material and pre- tend to be working as hard AS. she was, The nest was finished in a few hours time and several "batches" of babies were rais- ed in the tiny house during the summer, What a cheerful, happy household it was! Moth- er and Dad were devoted to the children and .even if the father did at times appear to be hen-pecked, he was a for- giving soul who' forgot his troubles in a song. At about the smile time as the Wrens were budding their home, we had another interest- ing pair of birds move into. our willow tree, I had noticed two 13altitnore Orioles flying about our trees, .always high from the ground. and very timid, If I went to the doorway they would fly away quickly and ,take up a position on a high branch. The male bird was beautiful, especially in flight, with his brilliant plumage of orange and black. His mate was a little smaller and her feathers were a burnt orange shade with tin, ges of green. It wasn't until a week later that I found the pair of orioles had hung their interesting and beautifully constructed home on the ends of two or three of the willow branches, They didn't know, I guess, how much the weeping willow grows each summer or how flexible . the branches are. When the eggs- hatched and as the babies be- , gan to grow, the nest hung very low, .but even so we never got a look inside as these lovely birds are so easily frightened we were afraid they might de- sert their nest if we went near. The blackbirds seemed to be the- orioles' worst enemy and several times I watched bitter fights between the birds which ended only when I would go outside and shoo the black- birds away. The . week that "Adine" went to camp was the week that the' Oriole children left home and I was sorry to have missed the fun of watch- ing how their parents prepared them for the wide, wide world, where they seem to regard everything and everyone as a threat to their lives. Perhaps they are right in this, because they are so very lovely, and other birds maybe are jealous of them.