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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1970-07-09, Page 44 Clinton News-Record, Thursday, Ally 9, Iwo s Editotial comment The beam in our eye Pollution. isn't it awful? But Aren't we lucky living up here -away from the cities with their smoggy air, dirty streets,and fouled up rivers and lakes? It's a thought often expressed in our part of the country. Don't feel too smug yet Charlie. There's a Eilbt IQ quotation that says: "And why beholclest thou the mate in thy brother's eye and considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye." There are many instances of pollution in and around Clinton that we have been doing a good job of ignoring for many years. The News-Record was a little shocked recently when it discovered just how bad the situation is with the pond near the high school variously known as Griffith's cr Cardwell's pond. Town council had been told earlier this year that the pond was in bad shape and that it was only a matter of time before health authorities declared it was a hazard to health. It is surprising if the councillors really know just how bad the situation is.. The pond is a stagnant pool covered with algae so thick it almost looks like grass from a distance away. Every type of garbage lines the banks or floats in the water, Apparently the pond used to have a natural underground outlet that slowly drained the pond so that by late summer it was dried up and never posed a problem of being stagnant. Now it seems, the natural outlet is becoming clogged and the water is taking much longer to drain away, leaving the stagnant water lying around most of the sum mer.. Most of the councillors on the night of the discussiOn blamed , the Clogging.of the drainage system• on land filling by landowner on the West side of the pond. They May be right, but they'd be shocked if they could see just hovv much of the garbage lining the banks end floating in' the water comes from the other side of the pond, from the Central. Huron Secondary School. The whole bank on the east side of the pond at the back of, the high school is composed of several feet of sawdust probabhi from the school woodworking' shops.- scattered among this are several stripped down chasis from automobiles, discarded auto Parts, bits Of steel from welding projects and other refuse discarded by the school. Unfortunately, much of it didn't stay on the steep bank where it was put, and now lies in the algae-covered water. Pollution is disturbing when it is caused by private citizens or businesses trying to make' the most profit for the least money but it is down-right shocking when the culprit is a public institute, supported by the taxpayer. It is even more inexcusable when it is caused, not because somebody is trying to cut costs, but because someone 'is just too lazy to do a job the proper way. It's time to look after the beam in our Own eye. Customers' dilemma "To complain or not to complain' is a dilemma in which customers • and consumers all too frequently find themselves. What is the correct course of action when one is the victim of a disservice in store, office, garage, repair shop or place of entertainment, or from a utility or transport company or their representatives? What should one do when short-changed or over-charged when quality, price, service, delivery or payment arrangements are not as advertised; when obvious discourtesy, inefficiency, carelessness, delay, discrimination or neglect is encountered?-e Here we face the very real psychological fact that when one does kick, one feels like a heel, perhaps most of all when complaint is met with sincere apology and rectification. Does not a firm policy of ' complaining when gypped," brand us as chronic grouches or kickers among all who know us? On the other hand are we really wise to adopt consistently the roles of a Casper Milquetoast or Walter Mitty? By making ourselves doormats are we' not simply asking to be continually walked upon? But submitting without complaint to disservice we are encouraging its being rendered to, others, conniving at making ,-"inefficiency;; dishonesty{and -discOurtesy the common conditions under which business and industry are operated. Bumps, blood and enjoyment The peacock i:1•01:%01. 4*/,,MAV.:0WMP oNTAR1O STREET UNITED cHkincts YTHE-FRIENTANcHtmcti.?- 1:00:01:ct.,, v,H,r,:if.. B.D. W,.w.0R, . 014111Isti MISS LOIS GRARY A SUNDAY, JULY 12th 11;00 am, Morning Worship and Junior Cullire9aBbe (Wesley-Willis congregation will worship In Ontario St. Church until the end' of July). sermon Subject: "IS LIFE A GAMBLE? Rev, A. J.,. Mewati2 Wesley-Willis liolmesvIlle United Churches REV, A. J. MOWATT. B.A.; 13.11, D-D., Minister MR. LORNE POTTERER, Organist and. Choir Director SUNDAY, JULY 12th HoLmEsyiLLE • 9:45 a.m. — Morning Worship WESLEY-WILLIS The congregation will worship at the Ontario St. United Church until, the end of July with Dr. Mowatt preaching CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH, Clinton 263 Princess Avenue Pastor: Alvin Beukenna, B.A., B.D. Services: 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. (On 2nd and 4th Sunday, 9:30 a.m.) The Church of the Back to God Hour every Sunday 12:30 p.m., CHLO — Everyone Welcome ST. ANDREW'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH- The Rev. R. U. MacLean, B.A„ Minister Mrs. B. Boyes, Organist and Choir Director SUNDAY, JULY 12th 9:30 a.m. — Morning Worship. SUNDAY SCHOOL DISCONTINUED FOR THE SUMMER MONTHS BAYFIELD BAPTIST CHURCH SUNDAY, JULY 12th Sunday School: 10;00 a.m. Morning Worship: 11 .:00 a.m. Evening Gospel Service: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, 8:00 p.m. — Prayer meeting. Str.-PAOL''S ,, Clinton SUNDAY, JULY 12th TRINITY 11:30 a.m. — Holy Communion and Sermon. CALVARY PENTECOSTAL CHURCH, 166 Victoria Street Pastor: Donald Forrest SUNDAY, JULY 12th Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m, Evangelistic Service: 7:00 p.m. ••••'s ••••••1, \ ••• \ \ •••••••••••••• 1,•• \ •• 1,1.1.\\•• Business and Professional Directory • • • • 1.•••••• • 1..1./.1 ••••••••••••• • \ • • TH CLINTON NEW ERA AnialgaMated THE HURON NEWS-RECORD Established 1865 1924 Established 1881 Clinton News-Record A member of the Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association, Ontario Weekly Newspaper Association arid the Audit Bureau of Circulation (ABC) second class registration numbet — 0811 ulaScRiPtION RATES: (in advance) Canada, S6-.00 per year; U.8,A., $7.50 KEITH. W. 1101/L.8t — Editor J. 1-11:iWAkb. .Arrktisi 'General Manager Oubiithed every Thursday at the heart of Huton County Clinton, Ontario Population 3,45 • rim 110M ' OF' RA bA IN CANADA W. G, "'BILL" RIEHL ADVERTISING SPECIALTIES "bispiay ShowPoom On WheeIS" 24 NORTH Calendars & Gifts Magnetic Signs For Cart &' Trucks OPTOMETRY J. E. LONGSTAFF OPTOMETRIST Mondays and Wednesdays 20 ISAAC STREET For Appointment Phone 482-7010 SEAFORTH OFFICE 527-1240 R. W. BELL OPTOMETRIST The Square, GObERICH 524-7661 DIESEL Pumps and Injectors Repaired For All Popular IVIakeS Huron Fuel Injection Equipment hayfield Rd., Clinton-482.7971 INSURANCE K. W. COLCUHOUN. INSURANCE & REAL ESTATE Phones: Office 482-9747 Res. 482-7804 HAL HARTLEY Phone 482-6693 LAWSON AND WISE INSURANCE — REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS Clinton Offices 482-9644 J. T. Wise, Res.: 482-7265 ALUMINUM, PRODUCTS For Air-Master Aluminum Doors and Windows and AWNINGS and RAILINGS JERVIS SALES R, L. Jervis — WAlbert St. Clinton — 482-9390 Prite Waterhouse & Co. chartered accountants ROYAL RANk BilliDiNd 883 IZICHMOND STREET IONDON12, ONTAMO i3ffitti in ntincipat Wei atrk& tanAd* -1,-•J A l• It's hard for the average chap to get away from the daily bind: wife, kids, job, mowing the lawn. He's fortunate if he can sneak a game of golf or get out fishing, without experiencing a deep guilt feeling. This week, I did it, have no guilt feeling, and spent one of the most enjoyable days I've had in years. A colleague who is an ardent, crafty and persistent angler, and is leaving the area, decided to treat me to a day's fishing at one of the secret places he has reconnoitred over the years, and would rather sell his wife and children into slavery than reveal its location. He doesn't have to worry. It took us three hours to get on the lake and I couldn't find my way back there with the help of a bloodhound handcuffed to a Mountie. We began on highways that dwindled to gravel , concession roads that shrunk to mountain-goat paths that ended in solid bush. We crossed a couple of bridges that looked as though a well-fed family of butterflies couldn't walk across them without going through. And we were in a van, with a boat in the back. On each occasion, I felt something in my mouth, and knew it wasn't my foot, but my heart. But finally, there was the lake, lovely and utterly solitary. Just us and the bugs. And we were outnumbered about eight million to one. Mosquitoes the size of starlings. Those beasts lapped up fly dope like kids licking ice cream. You could have had a bath in the stuff, and they'd still have come in like another wave of Zulu warriors. Later, I was put ashore for a short portage, and got an inkling of what the coureurs-de-bois suffered. Any man who tells us that "the bugs don't bother me" is a liar. When you're swallowing about six with each labored breath, and your nose and ears are full of them, it's not hard to believe that a man could go insane in a very. Short time, along in the bush. While ashore, in thick bush, I could put my hand to •the back of my' head, and remove it with a solid handful of blood and mashed mosquitoes. In five minutes my head was a phrenologist's delight — a solid mass of bumps and blood, But once on the lake, we got a modicum of relief. And the fishing was very pleasant. It was one of those too-rare summer days that are ideal for fishing: Cloudy, odd flash of sun, threat of rain, and just enough breeze to ripple the surface. We trolled and chatted and ate sandwiches and had a slug of rum, It mutt have been the last item that did it, After more than an hour without even a shag, I was caught on bottom, right after we'd had a snort. We backed up to try to save the lure, and suddenly the bottom began to move. I knew it wasn't a real fish. A speckled, rainbow, or bass will fight, jump and try to snag you under the boat. This was an old rubber boot. Besides, there were no rainbow, speckled or bass in this lake. After five minutes of praying that my rotten line, un-used for two years, wouldn't break, I caught a. glimpse of him, and my suspicions were confirmed. Just a dirty big sucker I'd probably hooked by the tail. Oh, well, I had to get my lure. So I dragged him up, my partner netted him, and with considerable chagrin I discovered I'd caught a 51/2-pound lake trout. Sneaky devils go for the bottom instead of coming up and fighting. Another hour without a touch and we decided to move into the Other secret lake, where the big speckled are. After a vicious 60-foot portage of sorts, which left me gasping like a trout out of water, we were on. it. Again, a completely lonely little lake, wooded to the water, With not a cottage or water-skier in sight. My partner took a 101/2-pound lake trout as the sun went down and total peace reigned. He didn't like to, but he was forced to smile as he laid it down beside 'my "big one". A niee day, Two strikes, two lakes, two fish. And my wife nearly died of shock When I walked in holding them. The swinging game A reader who describes himself as "fiftyish", noting the occasional references to the game in this space, asks whether I'd recommend the taking up of golf. Yes, sir, I would. I believe this to -be the best of all participant sports. It offers challenges and rewards physically, cerebrally, psychologically and, if he plays his cards right, financially. Age or gender are no problem. I still play occasionally with splendid fellow who is 94 years of age and is, I believe, the only golfer in Canada who is able to play 18 holes with a score totalling less than his years. " F i ft y is h," therefore, is irrelevant. Since it is a game in which physical strength or stamina are far less important than co-ordination, rhythm and concentration, almost anyone, in theory, may become a first rate golfer by the simple application of intelligence, perseverance and two or three thousand dollars worth of lessons. I was once told by one of my heroes, Mr. Sam Snead, now 58? that any man or woman who can dance can learn to play with a respectable score. I believe it. Lessons are important for the beginner to establish the fundamentals of the grip, the stance, the stroke, the position of the feet, the pivot, the rotation of hips and shoulders, 75 YEARS AGO • The Huron News-Record July 10,1895. Mrs, Henry Murphy, G o de tic h township, left yesterday for Manitoba, having been ticketed through A. T. Cooper the C.P.R. agent. The new iron bridge across the river at Blyth completed and traffic resumed. For business men and families, during the hot weather, the Hotel Clarendon is furnishing 21 meal tickets for $3.50, Auctioneer Cading has disposed of Wilson and Howe's lot and two-storey frame !Unite, in St. James Ward, to Mr. John 1VIcNaughton, for $775. 55 YEARS. AGO The Clinton Newt-Record July 8,1916 Council decided to cut off all telephones in the town hall ekcept for the one in the Clerk's office which will also be used by the town constable, The parks committee has given the contract for cutting the grass to W. IVicintyre. Many people do riot seem to realize that the fine for selling!, rotten or bad eggs to :stores or produce men is a heavy one. The minimum fine is SN)0, Last Wednesday evening a severe electrical storm broke out over the village of LondeabetO during which a largo barn of William Ross was destroyed, the flexing of the knees and other simple, basic movements too numerous to mention or remember. Yet golf is much simpler than this preliminary instruction would suggest. There are really just two things to keep in mind. One is that golf is a swinging game. You do not hit or strike a golf ball. You swing through the ball with a sweeping, fluid motion. The second thing to remember is to look at the ball. If .one.swings throughv the ball and looks at it very intently and studiously one will always get good results, presuming, of course, that nothing has gone wrong meanwhile with the grip, the stance, the stroke, the position of the feet, the pivot, the rotation of hips and shoulders and the rest. No great outlay is needed for the beginner's equipment. In a golfing tour that my wife and I made through England and Scotland, including the playing of the four links at St. Andrews, we set out with only five clubs apiece, contained in curious, collapsible canvas quivers. These were entirely adequate and the fact that we returned with a total of 25 clubs, including four putters, was caused only by the mystic persuasive powers of Scottish professionals, particularly evident when North Americans come into their shops. 40 YEARS AGO • The Clinton News-Record July 3,1930 At the beginning of August R.E. Manning local manager of the Royal Bank, will be granted one year's leave of absence, at the end of that time retiring on pension. Mr. Manning's successor will be E. Patterson, Lions Head, Roy East who has been Royal Bank Inspector in the west for some time, comes east at manager of the St. Catherines branch. Mr. East is an old Clinton boy and began his banking career in the local branch. The Clinton Fire Brigade accompanied by the Pipe Band attended the tournament of Western Ontario Firemen's Association at Tavistock on Dominion Day. Clinton was judged worthy of first prize fog" the best appearing company on parade, 25 YEARS AGO The Clinton News-Record July 5,1945, L.A.G Laurie ColquhOun who has served overseas for several years With the R.C.A.F. has returned home. Edward Wendorf has leased the store formerly used by White Bros, in Blyth, and will open 5c to $1.00 store. Miss Marion Pickett, Mrs, Xen Pickett and son Paul are visiting Mrs. R. V, Meyers, Waterville, Ohio. Canon W. A. Townshetid, London, eominissionor for the One can guard against this by staying away from Scotland, but no real golfer ever would, Quite apart from the fact that golf is excellent for the health in painlessly providing exercise and fresh air and is played in surroundings that are good for the soul, it offers purely psychological delights that often transform the beginner from a casual devotee to a religious fanatic. For one thing, it is a game in which the player is essentially in competition, himself., In, other sports the ineptitude of an opponent may provide an illusion of skill. In golf a man is on his own and any resulting elation or torment is of his own doing. It may, in fact, be the only sport in which a man may feel strong revulsion or adoration for himself. Because the game can never be mastered —, that would entail playing 18 consecutive holes each in two-under-par figures — it never palls and even the greatest of the professional players, stepping to the first tee, are always prepared for the surprise of their life, one way or the other. So join us, "Fiftyish" and if you're ever in these parts be sure to call me for a game. That way I'll be able to show you what I mean by financial rewards. You're just the kind of fellow we're always eager to teach for — say a dime a hole. Diocese of Huron, was recently elevated to the post of Archdeacon. He is well known in Clinton and vicinty as he was raised near Clinton, and educated here. 15 YEARS AGO The Clinton News-Record July 7, 1955 Members of the Clinton Public Utilities Commission and their employees gathered at the Commercial Inn yesterday evening for a banquet staged in honour of A, E. Rumball, retiring assistant superintendent of the P.D.C. Chief H. Russell Thompson, Princess St., took over his duties on July 1 as chief constable in this town. Also joining the pollee force are ex-councillor A. E. Shaddick to join August 1, and Clarence Perdue •of Goderith Towaship, already employed. Mrs. Jack Horton, Doddsland, Sask., is visiting her mother, Mrs. Helen Dalrymple,. and many friends in Clinton. 10 YEARS AGO The Clinton NeWS-Record July 7,1960 The Clinton Hosiery Mills Ltd.,• established in 1905, is being dosed and present owners are attempting to find purchasers =for the equipment as a whole with the hope that the buyer will reopen the factory. Kenneth Efigelstad has completed an intensive four-day course on Water safety instruction giVen at the University Of Western Ontario -1.