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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1968-07-11, Page 14 t • ••••,••• AMATEUR; RAVID 0.1.4.15 r, Clinton Amateur Radio Club held its annual field day exercise June 22 and 23 at the farm of Dthn Aldwinkle, near Varna. The field day exercise is a test using emergency power to determine how effective the club would be during an emergency. The club competes with many clubs throughout North America and winners are announced in August. Amateur radio operators from Goderich, Clinton, Hensall, Exeter, Stratford and CFB Clinton participated. The Clinton club made 820 radio contacts with other radio amateurs during the 27 hour period. Above, John Hamilton and Sgt. Fern Cote check out the emergency power supply at the field day. (Canadian Forces Photo). Ontario Farm Income Committee holds discussion at Centralia HE NEW ERA 121st YEAR , No. , 27 Oin'ton NiQuvs—Beeprcl, TtiOrsaby, ,luly 11, 1960 Senor • citizen housing survey • will be conducted in Clinton Lori Wise and Janette Dutot were two of the many children who registered for summer playground activities at the Community Centre Monday afternoon. Playground supervisors Nancy Pickett, Pat Priestap and Grace Vanloo were on hand to register the children. (Staff photo) MacFarland, the former Eliza Stewart, in 1861. On the table beside the quilt were pamphlets and information about conceivable tours and exhibitions that are available 'to the studio, However, there was an absense of names of interested people. "We have been disappointed with the turnout at our flower guron Loyal Orange Lodge will be leading the parade of the 278th anniversay a the Battle of the Boyne in Stratford on Saturday July 13 at 2 p.m. Clinton Legion band will be playing for Varna, Bayfield, Greenway, Lucan and Woodlam lodges, Clinton Fife and Drum Band will play for Goderich, Clinton, Seaforth and 'Winthrop Council received a letter from Goderich Township stating "if the Town of Clinton cannot draft a proposed agreement covering as many situations as can be forseen, this Township cannot accept the verbal offers that have been made." The letter also -pointed out Goderich Township is still Willing to discuss an agreement and to pay a just share of an costs, "We have had several meetings and can't figure what kind of an agreement they want," Deputy Reeve Gordon Lawson said, "We want to to-operate with Goderich Township," he added. • Mayor Symons also felt the Township has had adequate time to make its decision, "We have held quite a few meetings, and t don't know what they expect," be said. "They seemed to imply in the letter to- the editor in last week's paper that Clinton will buy a firetruck Without, advice from firemen. This isn't so," Councillor Caen Proctor pointed ou t, Lodges to march The first column There is no legal barrier to top you right now from hartering, an airliner to fly nywhere in Canada and filling it p by openly selling tickets, The inancial Post reports. You can orget about all that business of rying to make your passengers ok like a group that has been existence atleast sic months. his is one of the results of a urprising Supreme Court ruling ast week that foUnd the Air ansport Committee of the anadian Transport Commission d not have legal authority to ssue its various general orders overning aviation activities. Canadian cattlemen marketed 260,000 head of cattle at tockyards and packing plants rom January to May of this ear. This was an increase of 0,000 head over the 1967 five oath total, All of the increase as in heifers, cows, and bulls. teer marketings were actually Geier, Though the number of ood and Common steers did ncrease, their numbers were not igh enough to offset decreases n marketings of Choice and edium steers. Marketings of eeder steers were also lower. The 40,000 net increase in arketings resulted from 29,000 ore heifers, 17,000 more cows, 1,500 more bulls and 7,500 fewer feeder steers and feeder females over the five month period. *** A system to enable passing otorists to summon aid for a iver in distress, without topping, is to be tested in lorida shortly. Passing otorists will be able to ransmit a signal to Highway atrol stations by flashing their eadlights at electronic units located along the highway. General-alViotors ',of —Canada . announced June 5 it will grant a subsidy of $250 for each one-half ton, three-quarter ton pickup truck and all van models provided by GM dealers to secondary school driver training programs across Canada. GM of Canada, through its car divisions, has for many years lent driver training cars to secondary schools, the dealer in turn receiving a cost allowance of $250. In 1965, this allowance was increased to $400 for regular cars and $350 for intermediate size cars. Reports from vocational and agricultural departments of secondary schools across Canada had indicated that in addition to ,regular passenger car driver training programs, it was important that students in rural areas be given in apportunity to acquire experience in the safe operation of trucks. This resulted in the extension of the subsidy allowance to cover these vehicles. The Ontario Safety League reminds hosts and hostesses that food can be very effective in preventing dangerous impairment. The serving of food before drinks can reduce the blood alcohol concentration by as much as tine half. ***** There were 2,229 forest fires throughout Canada during the month of May which damaged some 1,151,000 acres of woodlands, according to estimates compiled by the Department of Forestry and Aural Development. By comparison, in May 1967 there were 1,323 fires .'which damaged 105,000 acres of forest, During the current forest fire season, as of May 31 there had been an estimated 2,994 fires damaging approximately 1,204,000 acres. Daring the sarne period last year there were 1,514 fires which damaged 106,000 acres, WEATHER i90 1961 la LOW Kx I, OW July 2 60 41 14 56 3. 62 44 81 84 4 13- 43 04 48 '8 13 55 85 40 0 '13 44 10 42 19 50 75 49 0- 30 59 81 80 Pain .5 Rain ,15 Country by BOB BEAVERS "Go to the edge of town and turn left on the road that leads to Walton...it's - about two sideroads down," the service station attendant in Blyth told us when we asked directions to the Country Studio. We climbed into the car and turned around. "He said it was in an old school house", Dave Pyette, editor of the Grand Bend Times remarked, as we started out. He too was interested in seeing the displays at the Country Studio's craft exhibition. We arrived at the old school house and entered. Once inside, we realized our trip had been worth making. A young woman approached. "I'm Claire Taylor," ,she said with a smile, "co-partner of the 'A.tat showing us around she explained that she and Anne Fairservice had purchased the old school in the fall of 1966. After repairs and renovations in the spring, the Studio was officially opened by A. J. Casson, one of the Group of Seven Canadian artists. "Last summer we started it as an art school. We had 45 students in pottery, painting, children's art, and, French", she said. This year, instruction will be given. in pottery, children's art, outdoor sketching and painting, acting for children, and experimental painting and design techniques, Eight informal slide lectures will be held to increase understanding and appreciation of painting. The Studio this year also plans to hold workshops in flower arranging, crafts, tug braiding, puppetry, as well as concerts, exhibitions, and tours. "We are trying to upgrade the local fine crafts and promote local designs," Claire explained. Many area people displayed their crafts on Saturday: .Jolin Plumtree of Clinton exhibited his woodcraft; Isabel Glen of Clinton showed her rugs, Marion Watson, Bayfield, displayed weaving exhibits, Mrs. Glen Broadfoot of Stanley Township exhibited hooked rugs of her own. design, and Jack McLaren Six persons paid fines in Clinton Magistrate's Court held last Wednesday in the town hall. Barry Irwin, 10, of Clinton was fined $40 and costs for creating unnecessary noise by squealing tires, The youth was charged ante 13 by Acting Police Chief Leroy Oesch. A charge of possession of liquor while still a miner resulted in a fihe of $50 and tests for William IVIeCall, 20, BR 2 Blyth. He was charged June 15, Edward W, Elliott, RR 4 Clinton was fined $10 and costs for failing to yield the right of way, The charge arose from an accident May 27 at the corner of Maple and Mill Streets. Douglas Llebold PA 2 Clinton, paid.$40 and costs for causing a disturbance by using insulting and Obscene language, He was charged Ante 5 after an incident in Clinton, Mrs, Evelyn Carter, Mt 2 Seaforth, was fined '1A.6 and of Benmiller had paintings of Huron County scenery on display. Also on hand were crafts brought in from the Caledon area: pottery by Jack Herman silk screens by Elizabeth Hoey, leather work by Daphne. Eskimo silk screening was also on display. Mrs. Bert Allen, Mrs. Harry Durnin, and Mrs. Laura Lyon, all of Londesboro, demonstrated the art of quilting. In the basement of the Studio, resident artist Anne Fairservice was busy at the potter's wheel. Perched on a small stool, she moulded a bowl from a mass of grey, wet clay while turning the wheel with her foot. Anne is a graduate of Wayne Statet University, holding a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, In addition to pottery, she is interested in chair caning, rug braiding, painting, and rug hooking. She has just completed a one man exhibition of her painting in the Toronto music library. On returning upstairs, Claire pointed out a quilt which had been made by Mrs. James costs for falling to yield the right of way. She was involved in an accident June 1 at the corner of Ontario and William Streets. Driving a motorcycle on a Clinton sidewalk resulted in a charge of careless driving and a $20 fine tor Murray Torrance, 17, RR. 2 Bayfield, lie was *barged April 21. A London man was convicted of impaired driving by Magistrate Glenn Hayes Thursday morning in Goderich Magistrate's Court: Mitchell Miclaicaik, of 256 William Street, London, was stopped July 3 by Acting Police Chief Leroy Oesch and Constable L, A. Westlake about five miles west Of Clinton. A Motorist had complained to Clinton police that Michalcznk had crowded his ear, and was weaving between Hensall and Clinton, He WAS fined $200 and costs and his license was suspended for nine Months, arrangement workshop and concert this year", Claire said. "The possibility for success this summer depends on response of people", she added. As we left the studio, Dave said, "I hope the idea catches on. It would be a shame to see such a promising project fold before it really had a chance." I agreed. in Stratford lodges. Clinton and Seaforth L.O.B.A. Lodges will be in the parade " After the parade all entertainment will be held at the fairgrounds in Stratford. Clinton Lodge No. 710 will hold their regular meeting tonight with a special meeting and initiation Saturday, July 13 at 9 a.m. Council Briefs Council Monday night granted permission to the Kinsmen Club of ,Clinton to hang a plaque in the Clinton and District Community, Centre, indicating that the club donated the $000 sound system for' he building. Mayor Symons conitneeded the Kinsmen Club for their valuable contribution to the community, The Clinton Recreation Committee was given $2,500 of its 106S grant to meet June expense‘The largest portion of the Money will be used for insurance payments due in brie arid to cover expenses of opening the pool: Council authorized the installation of one incandescent street light on Gordon Street. (CorifnUed PtiO6 representatives as municipal officials, businessmen, social and ' welfare workers and the clergy. Senior citizens in Clinton will receive letters outlining the Government's housing program and asking thern if they wish to participate. If some interested persons are not reached by mail, Town Council Monday night expressed dissatisfaction with the amount of litter in Clinton's streets, Although no proposal to rectify the situation was put forth at the meeting, several suggestions were heard. "I think Council `should send a letter to the merchants to enlist their aid in .the matter," Councillor Cam Proctor said. • "They are the ones who will benefit from having clean streets," he added. by R. S. ATKEY "There are farmers in Huron, County who are doing fairly well, but personally I feel that, in general, the farmer here does not have an adequate income," Gordon Hill, Varna, a member of the Ontario Farm Income Committee, commented during Hallett appoints fire board rep. Hugh Flynn was appointed as Hullett Township representative on the Seaforth Fire Area Inquiry „Board at the Hullett Township Connell meeting held July 2 in Londesboro community hall. Clerk Clare Vincent was instructed to prepare a by-laW in regards to assuming responsibility for ownership of Londesboro cemetery, A petition for drainage Worka on part of flagyards Survey Beg: Plan No. 7 Lot 25, Concession 11, Hallett Township was accepted and referred to Burns Ross Associates, urges them to obtain a questionnaire from the clerk's office. Citizens who return the _questionnaire are under no obligation to rent an Ontario housing unit, To be eligible, a person must be 58 years of age or more: Only Reeve Jim Armstrong said it was impossible to keep the streets clean if people continue to sweep litter into the gutter after the town's sweeper has been out. Reeve Armstrong suggested a man be hired to sweep the streets every day. Councillor - Harold Lobb said he knew a man who would take on the, job. One councillor pointed out this would cost the town more money. discussions held at Centralia College of Agriculture and Technology laSt week. Mr. Hill was of the opinion that in some cases management was involved, but in many other circumstances Were not conducive to a successful farm operation. From his observation -as a member of the Committee, which has been touring the Province, Mr, Hill was willing to admit that the County of Huron Was in a much better position than most of the counties which the Committee had visited. Malcolm Davidson, Brucefield, another member of the Farm Income Committee, pointed out that farmers had Many problems and the Committee was seeking the opinions of farmers and others With a view to recommending various programs to the Ontario . Government. He Said it was primarily an economic and social study, There must be some reason why the return to capital, labdtlf and financial risk, was tower' Ontario in agriculture one -of a married couple needs to be 58, Membersof the Ontario Housing Corporation _research group will visit many of those who return the questionnaires to discuss present aecommoda, tion and family circumstances, (Continued on page Town employees are unable to sweep the streets every day because "it would break up their day", Reeve Armstrong explained. He felt one solution might be to have one employee begin work a few hours earlier and use this time to sweep the streets. The issue was left with the Public Works committee, than in other industries not nearly so important. He asked: "Why is this? What shall we do? What changes should be made?" Thomas Robson a Leamington tomato grower, and Mrs. Kenneth MacIntoah, a Kitchener alderman, (Continued on page 5) Clinton firm awarded contract for Exeter work Lavis Contracting Company limited of Clinton has been awarded a $363,327 contract for reconstruction of Exeter's Main Street, The Lavis bid was the lowest of 'Seven received, and was $15,362 below the original estimate prepared by R. M. Rem Limited, Goderieh, and approved by the Ontario Department of Highways, The highest bid was $4/1,504, " C. A. McDoWeII Limited, Centralia was listed as the subcontractor for Lavis. Studio holds crafts eichibition Anne Fairservice, resident artist at the Country Studio, showed how pottery could be moulded from a mass of .clay during the crafts exhibition. Anne and Clare Taylor are instructors for summer sessions held at the studio. (Staff photo) Six persons fined in Magistrates court The town of Clinton.has asked , the Ontario Housing Corporation to look into the need and demand for Senior T4 citizen housing in the town. ..,, The OHO will conduct a survey` •by mail and, if enough tropes are returned, a research team will estimate the number el; senior citizens living inClinton whose housing is inadequate or b era n d their financial The demand in the area for housing on a rent-geared-to- "income basis will be determined 'a from information gathered through advertising, direct mail questionnaires and personal • interviews, ,3 The study, which begins at the beginning of next week, will inclu'de an assessment of economic trends, growth factorS and current and future housing ^ needs in the municipality. In this regard, interviews will be conducted with such community Talk, but no action on fire agreement The proposed fire fighting "We had a meeting the other agreement between Clinton and night, with the chiefs of the fire the surrounding townships was brigade present, and added one again the subject of much or two things we didn't have last discussion at Monday night's year," Deputy Reeve Lawson Council meeting. added. The matter was left ie the hands of the fire committee. Ontario Housing Corporation senior citizen apartment units such as these may become a 'reality in Clinton if results of an OHC survey show there is a need for such housing in Clinton. Questionnaires will be sent to Clinton residents at the beginning of next week. Litter remains a problem THE HURON MOP, 87th Year , $11104 CPRIE$ 12c.