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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1971-01-14, Page 1106 Year - No. 2 Thursday, January 14, 1971 moufilimmimilliumomomilsoffloromoinuoimmiummumtommiummilmoliommininfinintionmingiuminumuminuilimmillimmilmommuoji miiiimiiiiiiiiiiii iimillumimoun, Symons happy tvith delegation's •• n i reception Ottawa Bible Society collections down in Clinton One hundred and sixty-three communities in Western Ontario made contributions to the world wide work of the Canadian Bible Society lit 1970, reports the District Secretary, Rev. J.. C. Thompson of London. Ninety-four of these showed increases over their 1060 contribations. A total of $97,441.72 was raised in 1970 compared to $91,778.83 in the previous year, the Annual Report will show. Many people in the 163 Branches of the •Society in Western Ontario assisted the Bible cause in making this remarkable achievement. The highest previous contribution from the people of Western Ontario was $95,732.95 in Centennial year. The voluntary workers in Western Ontario are to be highly congratulated and thanked, Several local communities took part in the campaign. Haman topped lad year's total of $261.19 with a $299.70 total this year. Kippen had $93.90 this year to last year's $72. Londesboro more than doubled last year's total with $76 compared to $85 last year. Auburn was also up with $388.55 compared to $348.73 last year. Blyth was also well above last year's total with $694.38 compared to $582.94 last year. Clinton was down from last yea total at the time the statement from the Bible Society was issued. Last year's total was $389.05 to $851.78. Bayfield was also down from $270.55 to $266.00 and Brucefield was down from $180,45 to $119.15. Police investigate accidents Clinton Police Department investigated two accidents in the last two weeks. On January 1, on Ontario St., at Percival, cars driven by Ronald L. Tyndall and Donald A. Mclllwain of Bayfield were in collision. Extensive damage to the vehicles was caused, Charges are pending, On Queen Si., on January 5, vehicles driven by William R. Grigg and John William Counter were involved in an accident which caused $500 damage to the ears. Hullett township council gathered at the Hotel Clinton on Monday for their annual banquet. While there they 'posed for a picture. 1Vleinbers of the 19/1-72 council are (sitting and from left) 1eeve Hugh -Flynn and clerk-treasurer Clare Vincent, (standing), Milton Dale, George Hoggart, 'road superintendent, Joe Honking, John Jewitt, 'Mr. Stan McDonald minister of Londesboto United Chutch and Charles Scanlon. —staff photo. ogoonaeawanallmaineeelameallaumenialioraiimilMOIIIIIN1111114111111111111111eleilillieliluilimiliumegainiliiiiiiimaniiiiiiimoilliiiiiieuileueninimaleinemenulolleanifflemeinineameal Chilton, Oratorio 15 cents Oldest resident dies at 103 Norma Hickey of Prince Edward Island, Miss Dominion of Canada will be special guest this year for the Clinton Winter Carnival to be held from February 8 to '14. Snowmobile races, a parade, bingo, broomball games, tug-o-war 'card parties and much more will highlight the week-long event that promises to be even better than last year's big event. Clerk-Treasurer appointed in YleKillop Mrs. Kenneth McClure, R.R. 4, Walton, was appointed clerk-treasurer for the Township of McKillop at the inaugural Next week, beginning January 23 will be minor hockey week in across Canada. The week will be observed here by the annual visit of the youngsters from Clinton, New York. Many other games are also scheduled throughout the weekend so check the News-Record next week for further details. • * * Reed Jamieson, RR 4, Seaforth was sentenced last week in court in Clinton to 60 days in jail in connection with a breakin at the Liquor Control Board Store in Clinton on Christmas day. Also last week, the case of assault against a Clinton police officer was adjourned until February 5. Wayne McFadden, a constable with the local force, is accused of assaulting Wayne Riley of Londesboro. * An interesting item in this week's early files column tells of a meeting of Huron County municipalities in 1956 to organize an effort to attract more industry. It just shows how long we've been working on this problem, * The work of the secretary-treasurer of the Recreation Committee will be taken over by the new deputy-clerk when he begins work on February 15, The move is an attempt to save money and co-ordinate the work of the committee more closely. This was impossible under the Old system when a part-tl.ne secretary-treasurer was employed. • r * The meeting to discuss the expansion of the Ausable Conservation Area to include the Bayfield Valley which was to have been held January 21- has been postponed. No new date has yet been set. * * While in Ottawa at a meeting with the minister of national defence to discuss the future of CPB Clinton on Monday, Mayor Don Symons had a chance to look in on the opening of the new session of parliament. After Watching it at work, he told council Monday night, he thought perhaps Clinton council was very efficient. * A Meeting with the town engineer and representatives of the Ontario Water Resources Commission will be held next week in Clinton to discuss the expangion of the Clinton Sewerage system. BY WILMA OKE meeting of the council at Winthrop on Monday. She has been temporary clerk-treasurer since December 8, succeeding Wilson Little. In his opening remarks, Reeve Allan Campbell asked for the continued co-operation of the council in the year ahead, urging each councillor to enter the debate to decide the problems that may come before them so that the opinion of each may become known. Reeve Campbell commended the road superintendent, Kenneth Stewart, and grader operator, Frank Hulley, for the good job they do on the township roads. Reeve Campbell said the township office is open to anyone in McKillop wishing to discuss drains, assessment, or any other business of the township that concerns a councillor, road superintendent or a ratepayer. Rev. Paul W. Kappes of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Brodhagen, held a brief service. The council spent most of the meeting making appointments and setting salaries. Mrs. MeChire's salary was set at $3900 plus $300 car allowance. Keimeth Stewart was re-appointed road superintendent and welfare officer at a salary of $2.35 per hour, a raise of 15 cents per hour. Frank Halley, grader operator, is to receive $2.85 per hour, a raise of 15 cents. Reeve Campbell will receive $525, the same as last year, while councillors, Arthur Anderson, Harvey Craig, William J. Leeming and Ralph McNichol, will receive $425 compared to $400 last year Weather 1970 1971 Hi LO HI LO Jan. .5 31 19 22 9 6 19 15 21 -2 7 18 10 15 -12 8 21 '5 0 -4 9 20 -5 11 -2 10 30 19 22 4 11 29 16 21 10 Snow 41 ? Mayor Donald E. Symons told Clinton town council Monday night that he felt a delegation from Huron County had received a very receptive audience when it presented a brief to Mr. Donald Mcdonald, Minister of National Defence concerning the future of CFB Clinton. The Mayor was part of a delegation composed of Huron County Warden Roy Wescott, Girvin Reed of the county development committee, Alex McGregor, deputy-reeve of Tuckersmith Township, Walter Gowing, manager of the Midwestern Ontario Regional Development Council and R. S. Cummings, Huron County co-ordinator at CFB Clinton. The delegation presented briefs from the The continuing problem of snowmobiles popped up at Clinton Town Council's inaugural meeting Monday night. Two representatives from the Clinton Snowmobile Club appeared before Council asking that Council consider passing a by-law which could be enforced by police. They were concerned that complaints from homeowners would eventually lead to the banning of snowmobiles within the town limits altogether. The delegation submitted a number of rules that club members were to uphold. However, although the club sets rules, it can not enforce these rules on those who would not join the club. The rules included: (1) Keep speed on all town streets to 15 miles per hour after dusk. (2) The Hospital zone is out of bounds for snowmachines at all times. (3) No snowniobiling on the race track after 11 p.m. (4) No snowmobiling after 11 p.m. in the Appointment of Clinton Town Council's various committees was announced Monday night when Council met for it's inaugural meeting of the 1971-72 term. Several changes are in effect over last year's committees. Councillor Russell Archer has taken over the Public Works Chairmanship from Reeve Harold Lobb. The Reeve will continue to sit on the committee and will be joined by Councillor Bill Crawford and Deputy-Reeve Frank Cook. Councillor Clarence Denomme will continue to chair the important Industrial Committee and will be joined by two new Councillors, Bill Crawford and Joe Atkinson. Reeve Lobb . will chair the Special Committee, assisted by the Deputy-Reeve and Councillor Denomme, Councillor Norman Livermore will head the General Government Committee. Also on the committee are Councillors James Armstrong and Joe Atkinson. Mayor Donald Symons will chair the county and from MORDC to convince the government to take swift action to assure a replacement at the base when the Canadian Forces completes its scheduled withdrawal on September 1. The mayor said he found it quite encouraging to realize the government was interested in making most efficient use of available facilities since, over the years, government had always told municipalities that they must centralize for efficiency. "I hope" the mayor said, "that our presentation will benefit not just Clinton but the whole area." Mr. Cummings said he too was quite encouraged by the tone of the talks. He said the government representatives had done town limits unless going directly to you, place of residence. (5) Keep your snowmachines off the sidewalks. (6) No snowmobiling on private property without owners consent. (7) It is unlawful to drive on the highway without a drivers licence, (8) Obey all Highway Traffic Laws. The delegation suggested that these be a starting point for the drafting of a by-law. Council could make the rules stiffer if they wished they said. Mayor Don Symons suggested that executive of the club should meet with the By-Law Committee and the police later in the month to draft a by-law that could be put into effect in February. Reeve Harold Lobb suggested Council take a look at the by-laws of other towns before introducing legislation. Both the Reeve and the Mayor praised the Snowmobile Club for its initiative:in making the first move to introduce legislation. controversial Executive and Police Committee assisted by the Reeve, Deputy-Reeve and Councillor Denomme. Reeve Lobb, Councillors Archer and Livermore will comprise the By-Law Committee, Councillors Armstrong and Atkinson will look after Health and Welfare. Councillor Atkinson will chair the Protection To Persons And Property Committee comprised of Mr. Armstrong and Mr. Livermore. Deputy-Reeve Cook will continue to look after sanitation and waste removal. Also on the committee is the Reeve. Reeve Lobb and Councillor Livermore will represent Council on the Cemetery Board. Deputy-Reeve Frank Cook and Councillor Archer will Sit on the Recreation Committee. 'Harry Wilkins, from off Council was appointed to the Cemetery Board for a three-year term. Councillor Armstrong was appointed to their homework and seemed to know what they were talking about. Representatives of the treasury board, supply and services, crown assets and the department of transport were also at the meeting. Assurance was given that the base would be maintained during any period when it ceased to be used solely by defence, until some other use was decided upon. Crown Assets Corporation officials who attended the meeting pointed out that their organization was no longer solely a disposal agency but would provide management services for as long as was necessary. Council also voted to advance $200 to the Winter Carnival Committee to help pay for promotion. Considerable discussion was involved before the decision was made. Several Councillors felt that since the Carnival had been established for several years, it would now be able to pay its own way. Support for the Carnival was led by freshman Councillor Bill Crawford, who pointed out that the money was used for promotion and promotion for the Carnival meant promotion for the town, which badly needed good publicity at the present time. A compromise was made which would allow the Carnival Committee to have $200 if they needed it, but if a profit was made, it should be paid back. A meeting of the Chairmen of all committees was scheduled for later in the month to try to cut costs for the coming year. Mayor Symons said that some activities will likely have to be curtailed this year to prevent large,tax increases. the board of Clinton Public Hospital to represent Mayor Symons. Councillor Denomme was appointed to the Planning Board to replace Cameron Proctor who resigned from Council to accept the position of Deputy Clerk-Treasurer. Proctor n ew deputy Cameron Proctor of Clinton has been appointed the new deputy clerk-treasurer of Clinton. Mr. Proctor was hired after council received seven applications and interviewed three candidates. He has been working as office manager at the Clinton Public Utilities. He will commence work for the town on February 15. A woman who could remember things that most of us knew only through history books died at Huronview late Monday night. Mrs. Helen Dalrymple was in her 104th year and until a month ago had been of clear mind and actively participated in life at Huronview. She had resided at the home for several years. She was born near Exeter in 1867. She was an avid NHL hockey fan, never missing a game on TV. She was born Helen Fairbairri. Following the death of her first husband, Edward Walters, who was killed in a farm threshing accident, she was left to operate the 100-acre farm and raise her nine children, the last of whom was born after his death. Seventeen years later she married Robert Dalrymple and moved to Moose Jaw. After his death in 1936 she moved to Clinton where she maintained her own home until seven years ago. She has 166 living descendents. Funeral service will be held in Clinton on Thursday. Agricultural Society names directors Directors for 1971 for the Huron Central Agricultural Society were appointed Friday evening at a well-attended dinner of the society at the Clinton Legion Hall. Nearly 200 directors, guests and their wives attended the dinner. Among the guests were Robert McKinley, M.P. for Huron, Don Symons, Clinton Mayor, Elgin Thompson, Tuckersmith Reeve, Hugh Flynn, Hullett Reeve, Harry Hayter, Stanley Reeve and Harold Lobb, Clinton Reeve. Appointed directors were: James Snell, Ross Lovett, Thomas Leiper, William Flynn, Greg Brandon, John Van Egmond, Douglas Farquhar, Dave Middleton, Elgin Thompson, William Haugh, William Pepper, Garnett Wright, Fred Vodden, John Deeves, Harry Wilkins, Stewart Middleton, George Colciough, Robert Glen, Harold Lobb, Jack Taylor, Don McLean, Gordon Lawson, Harold Pepper, Don Symons, Harold Gibbings, Laurie Colquhoun, Elmer Dale, Harold Wettlaufer, Eric Switzer, Frank Falconer, Donald Young and Harris Snell. Treasurer Robert Gibbings reported that the society had had a good year generally although the bank balance showed only $682. He pointed out that the society had financed and built- a new barn at the community park during 1970. Gladys Van Egmond reported on the ladies division at the annual spring fair. She said that a general theme for this year's show would deal with bridal wear. She also announced that a junior section for any girl or boy under 18 years of age would be introduced. Elgin Thompson, district director for rural fairs, said he had attended many fairs in Huron and Perth this year and found a new enthusiasm which, he said, proved that rural shows were not dying. He singled out Exeter, Clinton, Kirkton, I'Iowick and Mitchell for special mention. Jim Snell, president of the society, thanked those who had done good work for the fair. He assessed the good and bad points of last year's show, praising the women's division, trade show in the arena, and the beef, sheep and horse shows, He said the dairy and swine shows were disappointing and wondered why, with such a large and healthy hog producers' association in the area, there wasn't a better show, Guest speaker was Dick Heard Area Co-Ordinator and Farm Management Specialist for the Department of Agriculture and Food. He showed slides of a recent tour of Europe when he accompanied a group of Junior Farmers. st Column Bylaw on snowmobile use likely soon Council names committees for 1971-72