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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1970-02-19, Page 1Hugh Plynn, Flullett reeve was the Winner of the mayors' and reeves' race Sunday afternoon at me carniVai. Here he flashes across the tinish lint in the first bf two heats which he won, ewspaiRecord 1050.1 YEAR — CLINTON, ONTARIO THURBPAY FEBRUARY 19, 1970 • PRICE PER COPY •15.q Reeve wants more information :he first. olunm Those who didn't know him ight think that .Hugh Flynn is mething of a publidity seeker ter reading this week's issue of e News-Record. Hugh made a lot of news this eek. There is a front page story his criticisms as reeve of ullett township about the new ildlife sanctuary. Hugh also made news by ing a member of the oldtimers ekey team which won their me during the Carnival, was on `winning Blyth team in the roornball tournament and won e Mayor's and Reeves' race at e snowmobile races on unday. * * Despite our large paper this eek, we did not have room for feature we had prepared on the ullett wildlife sanctuary, Be etching for it next week. * For those who ask what this eneration is coming to might be nterested in the fact that the ntral Huron High School kids e going to have a formal dance and 'at their At Home instead f a rock group this year. * * * Since coming to the News-Record, our editor says three topics have taken up the most time at Council sessions. They are garbage disposal, stray dogs and snewmobiles, The editor says he didn't know what the problem was about these things until he moved here. He moved into a neighborhood with five within 100 feet of his backdoor, concluded that there must be more .snowmobiles in Clinton that any other town in the world, and had his garbage rejected by the garbage men the first morning he put it out. Scouts hold church service Boy Scout week officially from February 16 to 22 will be celebrated with an interdenominational service in Clinton Sunday. A parade of Cubs, Scouts, Brownies and Girl Guides will be held to the Ontario Street United Church Sunday at 11 a.m, Cutter races provide thrills Despite some organizational problems, the cutter races on Saturday afternoon were a big success. Seven races were run. They were interspersed by the tug 'o war involving the Kinsmen, Fair Board, Fish and Game club and Goderich township. Goderich township were the eventual winners. Winners in the races were: , Powderpuff race, Glenvar (Mrs. B. Faulds, Clinton), Thomas M (Mrs. Marian Pullman, Seaforth), Darky Marnock (Mrs. Ken Dupee, Clinton). Pony race, Pinto (Mac Sewers,. Londesboro), Dolly (Wayne Dupee, Clinton), Beauty (Bill Rapsbn, Holmesville). Three-year-old colt, Timely Pat (Walter Pepper, Clinton), Miss Belle Barg (Frank Macdonald, Clinton), Claybrook Ricci (Wayne Dupee, Clinton). Trotting Pony, Smoky Hall (Dr. Bruce Alibi, RR 4, Goderich), Prince (Steve and Mervyn Taylor, Brucefield), Maple Creek Sill (Alma McLean, Goderich). Trot race, Meg's Choice (Ron Williamson, Seaforth), Club House (Mac Sewers, Londesboro), Tricks Lee (Arnold Campbell, Seaforth. Classified race, Thomas M (Harvey McIlwain, Seaforth), Rose Herbert (Jack Muir, Seaforth), Starlight Bars (Arnold Campbell, Seaforth), Invitational, Judy's Mighty Mac (Frank MacDonald, Clinton)', Jerry G (Roy Meriam, GOtlerich), Lot Will (Bruce Min, GOderich). Weather ig7o loo HI Lb HI 1.0 Feb. 10 34 29 29 3 11 30 19 34 23 12 20 13 27 16 18 14 40 18 9 14 12 ,20 17 . 16 22 2 20 .18 16 22 .1 29 8 Show- 2" St'o'w lOt/2" BY SHIRLEY J. KELLER Members of the Huron County Board of Education agreed Monday evening to propose to the municipalities of the county that the education levy for 1970 be collected on a twice-annual basis, at the end of June and on December 15, but that in 1971 and thereafter, the collections of tax dollars for education purposes be made quarterly according to the provision of the Act. The action followed receipt of a letter from Huron County Council which requested education taxes be collected on a twice-annual basis. It was felt it would impose hardship on municipalities in Huron where taxes are collected either once or twice a year if it would become necessary to forward education. tax levies four times annually. The board of education proposes to enter into an' agreement with the municipalities for 1970 and to do so, requires the consent of the majority of the municipalities representing two-thirds of the equalized assessment in the county. If agreement is not reached, tax collections will be made according to the provisions in the Act, on March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 15. During the meeting, Roy B. Dunlop, business administrator, reported a "fairly sizeable reduction from the budget" when he presented a financial status report for 1969 operations. The report Shoveed the expenses according to the budget were expected to be $9,028,10/ while aetual expenses were $8,844,117.32, a reduction of $183,989.68, More policy Was fotmed at the meeting, !minding on on the confidential nature of tenders. The Board believes that information submitted in tenders is confidential and that release Of etich information could be prejudicial to the Board*e position in Mere tenders for the same goods and service. In the case of goods and/or services, the name of the successful tenderer, the amount of the accepted tender and the total number of tenders received will be released. For construction and all or part of a building or facility, the name of the successful tenderer, the amount of the accepted tender and the amount of each unsuccessful tender shall be released. Mrs. J. W. Wallace was the only board member who was not in agreement with the policy accepted with regard to hiring non-teaching employees. She maintained that "This sort of thing is too time-consuming." She was referring to the policy which states the final responsibility for the hiring of non-teaching personnel lies with the Board and that the recommendation ,of the best candidate (in the opinion of the Administrative Staff) should be made in writing to the Board, indicating salary and effective' date with the Board to give final approval, John Broadfoot felt the board should be informed before personnel is hired and he was assured by Director John Cochrane that anyone hired to fill a position would be hired on a temporary basis only until the Board had dealt with the matter. All positions for non-teaching staff must be advertised, a percentage of all applicants must be interviewed, all non-teaching personnel are on a three-month probationary period and they Should be advised on hiring that they will be required to give a minimum of two Weeks notice in writing, before terminating employment. Policy Was also approved delegating through the Director of Education to the principals the responsibility and authority for interviewing and hiring teachers provided that the advertising and interviewing dateS and the numbers of teachers hired are consistent With Beard policy and/or board resolution and providing Salaries offered are in accordance With existing salary schedules of the Board, A request to establish a proficiency award of $25 to the most generally proficient student from the village of Bayfield, on completing grade 8 year at the Huron Centennial School, Brucefield, to be known as the Ruth Hayman Elliott Memorial Fund was approved, but the donors are, to be encouraged to make the award available to the top Grade 8 student at the Huron Centennial School regardless of place of residence. Mr, Cochrane said there are presently 10 Grade 9 students from Bayfield at the school and noted he could foresee "all kinds of complications" if the special award, greater than any other award presently given at the school, is reserved especially for Bayfield students. BY AUDREY BELLCHAMBER At the time of the tragic death of Ruth Hayman Elliott NM: 'RUN EiLtOtt Hugh Flynn, Reeve of Huhett Township is not ecstatic to say the least over last week's announcement of .a huge wildlife area, planned by the province of Ontario government for his township. . Reeve Flynn is angry with provincial .officials over a lack of communications between the Department of Lands and Forests and his council. He said this week that no word has been feceived from the department since August 28, 1969 when his Council was first informed of the proposal by Charles MacNaughton, M.P.P. for Huron No word but successful can be used to describe Clinton's second annual winter. carnival. From the opening night when more than $300 was realized from the Carnival Bingo, to the closing day when more than 3000 attended the snowmobile races - at Community Park, everything went as well as or better than expected. The parade drew a large number of floats and many were of exceptional quality. Voted the top float was the Central Huron Secondary School float with the second prize going to the Girl Guides and the third to Public speaking held in Seaford; BY WILMA OKE On Tuesday, February 17, a public speaking contest sponsored by Seaforth Branch 156, Royal Canadian Legion was held in Seaforth Legion Hall. Winners in the Grades 1 to 6 ,.,division Were: first place, Shirley ,McFadden, 11; Bayfield, Grade 6, 1-luron Centennial School, Bruce,field; second place, Claire Devereaux, 10, RR 4, Seaforth, Grade 5, St, James Separate School, Seaforth; third place, Paul Robinson,. 11, RR 1, Zurich, Grade 6, Hurork, Centennial School, Brucefield, Winners in the Grades 7 to 8 division were: first place, Barbara Brady, , 13, Harpurhey, Grade a, beatortn Public School; second place, William O'Shea, 12, Seaforth, Grade 7, Seaforth Public School; third place, Joanne VanDrunen, 12, RR 5, Seaforth, Grade 7, St. Columban Separate School. The schools participating in the contest were Seaforth Public School, St. James Separate School, Seaforth, St, Columban Separate School, St. Columban and Huron Centennial School, Brucefield. The winners now advance to the Zone finals' to be held at Lucknow, Saturday, February 21. Judges were Mrs. Harry Scott of Central Huron Secondary School, Gordon Smith of Central Huron Secondary School and Mrs. Ronald Hansen of Seaforth District High School. last August, a great many people expressed a desire to create a lasting tribute to her memory as an indication of their regard for her. It was decided that an annual award for general proficiency be given to a Bayfield girl or boy graduating from grade 8 of the Centennial School, Brucefield. For 15 years Ruth's gracious hospitality was felt by the many guests who visited The Little Inn year after year. Her warm personality and special talents contributed greatly to the chant and 'renown of the village. Donations to the Ruth Hayman Elliott ineinorial fund already received are sufficient to establish this scholarship for several years, however the fund Wilt remain open indefinitely, Members of the Scholarship Cotnniittee ihelude!', Prof., Walter and MrS. Thompson, London {MO); Mt. George Pleasant Ridge, Mich,' Mr, and Mrs. E, W. Oddleifsbri: Bayfield'; Miss Rhea Deat.bortr, Mich.; and Mr, and Mrs, L t, Hovey, Hayfield: and by officials of the department at a meeting, , At that meeting, the Mullett council agreed to the proposal if three conditions were met. These were: • 1. That the province give the township a grant of $10,000 in place of the revenue lost in taxes for the area. 2. That the piovince provide an increased grant from 59 to 75 percent for maintenance of township roads to compensate for the increased traffic the development would generate. 3. That the province compensate all area ratepayers the Central West Block merchants. Saturday was brightened by the preence of Miss Dominion of Canada, Jacquie Perrin who won the hearts of the local male population. The beauty queen entered into the spirit of the day in everything she had a hand in. One of her duties was the crowning of the public school king and queen. Chosen queen was Kim Motomura and king was Adair Meehan, both of Adastral Park. Runners-up were Donald Vandehaar and Margaret Rooseboom of Calvin Christian School, Clinton. The citizens of Clinton showed their artistic talents by sculpting many snow sculptures around the town. Many showed a great deal of work and skill, Judged the best snow sculptures for homes were the snowmobile of the Wood children, 221 Raglan St. and the Siamese cat of Rick and Cam Grigg, 143 Queen St., tied for first. Second prize went to Stephen and Peggy Jones, 269 Townsend St. Clinton Public School won first prize in the school sculpture category. Calvin Christian was second and the third prize went to grade six of Holmesville school. The giant, tissue snowman in the front window of Ball and Mutch Furniture store won the prize for the best decorated store window, Second prize went to Amsing Knitting Centre. (For more results see the sports page.) who may suffer damage as a result of flooding or from other causes arising from the program. Reeve Flynn says that since these conditions were submitted there hes been no word from Mr. MacNaughton or from the department. "I think they could at least have said something to us before they releaSecl the story to the newspapers,"1Wr. Flynn said, The reeve isn't the only person concerned. Many of the families involved have been visiting him asking him questions which he says he' can't answer because he doesn't know the facts himself. In an attempt to clear the situation, the township has scheduled a ratepayers meeting in Londesboro on February 27. Mr. MacNaughton has been invited to the meeting. "We • notified Mx. MacNaughton's office of the meeting and asked hith to reply within 24 hours if he could not attend," Reeve Flynn said. "He didn't reply so we can only assume he will attend." The reeve estimates 30 families will be directly involved in the 5600-acre project that ranges from concession three to six and from one mile and a quarter east of highway four to You have made Clinton and area the finest shopping centre in this region. Your shopping habits and buying skill have thrown the spotlight` on Clinton and area, and have caused other communities to cast envious eyes in our direction. The merchants advertising in The Clinton News-Record "BAZAAR OF VALUES" pages in this edition have long been aware of your 'value,' but have recently come to appreciate you even more, when they compare sales receipts and bank deposits with other communities throughout the district. Your knowledge of merchandising keeps these merchants busy, constantly looking for bigger and better values, to pass on to you. These firms are proud of their new the Oonstance county 'road,. Reeve Flynn worries, though., that even those not directly- rivolved may he affected because of drainage problems. Many farms in the area are drained into the small stream which the province proposes to dam just south 'of the Quiglay bridge ,on concession. six. The fear is that these drains will back up if the area is flooded. The reeve also said that the loss of the revenue from the land the province proposes to take over would add more than three mills to the tax rate for the rest of the township, Provincial land is not taxable, One mill in Hullett raises $3000 and the area included is now taxed for MAW. However, the problem that most concerns the reeve at present is the lack of communications. • "Even if we had said we didn't want this project back in August 1 don't think we could have done anything to stop it if the government was really sure they wanted it," he said. "However they certainly could have made things easier if they would have co-operated with us instead of telling us nothing and letting us read about it in the newspapers." merchandise, They pride themselves in that they can find the identical item in the Clinton area that you can find anywhere and in most cases, for less money. You can shop in the Clinton area with confidence. The shopkeepers here are your friends. Their purpose is to supply you with the best quality merchandise, at the lowest possible prices. Shop the "BAZAAR OF VALUES" for THESE merchants. The Clinton News-Record SERVES AS A MESSENGER to bring the buyer and the seller together. We respect your shopping habits, and are proud to join the following merchants in a "SALUTE" to "YOU," Mr. and Mrs. Consumer. Jacquie Perrin, Miss Dominion of Canada was guest at the Clinton Winter Carnival on Saturday and performed the official opening ceremonies. • Board to collect two payments in '70, quarterly next year Scholarship started in memory of Ruth Elliott Carnival a success second straight year News-Record salutes Clinton shoppers