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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1972-01-06, Page 1Thursday, January 6, 1972 107 Year - No, 1 Weather 1971 1972 NI LO 111 LQ Dee. 28. 40 2.3. 24 1$ 29 33 23 23 ' 7 30 30 14 16 31 26 13 15 - 0 1972 1971 Jan 1 ' 36 18 25 3 2 34 . 20 35 18 3 31 24 .31 27 $now 7" Snow 1" CI in hilt 'lb) ri ren Clinton News-Record Warren Booth feeds a New Year's baby, a Colt born Jan, 1 at Winston Stables Cast Of Clinton. The cotes mother belongs to Or, George Elliott of Clinton, Warren's grandfathei%. Or. Elliott purchased the mare ori9Thursdoy at a sale in London, brought home on Friday and she foaled on Saturday. For Warren, it wa horse just his size. 1 °I Column Paul Castle, 65 Princess St. West, Clinton was the winner of a $185 suit, one of three prizes in the draw sponsored by Pickett and Campbell Men's Wear. during the Christmas shopping period. Second prize, a $59.50 blazer went to Mrs. Lloyd Heard of Varna and Mrs. Ron Jewitt of Clinton won a $25-box of Arrow Shirts, * * Police Chief Lloyd Westlake informs the News-Record that police are going to start enforcing parking regulations. Put the money in the slot or be fined. * * The Koffee House boys and girls club for children from age 7-12 started again on Monday night. All youngsters are welcome. This Sunday, Jan. 9 at 2 p.m. Wayne McLean and the Decision, a group from Leamington will appear at the Koffee House. BY MELVENA ERICKSON Families of the surrounding areas joined Bayfield residents last weekend when the Bayfield Lions Club held their first winter Carnival; termed as a tremendous success, Festivities began New Year's Eve when the Community Centre Board held their dance. It was a real fun party and most uccessful. Saturday afternodn, the snowmobile races kicked off at 1:30. Prizes were awarded as ollows: 0-300 cc stock class - first prize ern Thomson, Clinton; second, Bill Stuart, oderich; and third Bob Lortie, Goderich. cKillop Council wises salaries BY WILMA OKE McKillop Townrhip Council at its first meeting for the year in Winthrop Monday reviewed the salary schedule and made several increases. Clerk-treasurer, Mrs. Kenneth McClure will receive $4,900 up from, $3,900. A car allowance of $300.,will again be paid for the year. Road superintendent, Kenneth Stewart, Will receive a 25-cent per hour increase bringing his wage to $2.60 per hour, and the grader operator's Salary will be $3.00 per hour, up 15 cents per hour. The drain, trench and tile inspector will receive $2.25 per hour up from $2.00 and he will receive a ear allowance of 10 cents per mile. Reeve Allan Campbell's stipend was increased tp $600 from $525, and each councillor will now receive $500 up from $425. Any member of the township board attending a meeting outside of the township but concerning township affairs will receive $8.00 per meeting, the registration fee and mileage of 10 cents a Mile. Council passed a borrowing by-law for $140,000 for current expenditures for the year, It approved a by-law to authorize participation in the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement system. Paged for payment Were road accou4 amounting to 0,097.59 and germ* accounts of $216.81, of this $200 wag etre 1972 levy for the Blyth Vire Area Board: 4 youths appear in court over robbery Four Clinton area youths charged in connection with a $1700 robbery at Corrie§ Red and White last month appeared in court in Clinton Wednesday and were remanded until Feb. 2, Clam Proctor, Raglan Street, Clinton was represented by James Donnelly, attorney from Goderich, The' others, Doug Swan, Brucefield, Keith Holland, R. R, 4, Clinton and Paul Radford, R. It, 2, Clinton were not represented by council. At a general meeting held on Dec. 8 a new slate of officers for' the year of 1972-73 was elected. It includes: President, Barry The 301 to 345 cc stock class were awarded to Bill Stuart, Harry Clements and Wane Fisher; 346.400 cc stock class, Bill Stuart, Mike Boyle, Harry Clements; 401 to 445 cc stock class, Russ Archer, Mr. McNee and Willy Bunn. Modified classes: 0-295 cc, Sam Argyle, Harold Cook, and Phil Steckle,• 296-347 cc, Harold Cook, Sam Argyle and Bill Stuart; 348.440 cc Ivan Peckett, Ken Vanderburg, Sam Argyle, ' In the evening a Share-the-wealth Bingo was held in the Community Centre; most successfully and closed Saturdays activities, FIGURE SKATING Sunday afternoon the Bayfield Figure Skating Club performed beautifully through three or four numbers. The first free skating number was "Jazz On Ice," gracefully and perfectly executed by Danielle and Richard Simons. Second free skating number, "Twenty-four hours a Day," also graciously exploited by Shirley McFadden. Last but most assuredly not the least was a live number, "The Charleston," performed by the older skaters of the Club. A fancy costume skating ball ensued, Mrs. Evelyn Francis, Mrs, Eva Darnbrough Bayfield and Mrs. Isobel Martin of Thamesford doing the judging. Girls fancy costume prizes were awarded to Crystal Huffman, Kathy Merner and Lynda Heard; comic girls, Debbie Thrower, Kathy McFadden and Diane Garrett; boys fancy class, David Fawcett and Dennis Merner; comic, Peter Payne; boys fancy 5.8 years, Jeff Merrier and comic Harold Brandon, Following the Carnival all the girls In costume from the tiny ones to the older ones skated onto the ice and chose their Queen. Miss Karen Brandon, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ken Brandon won the crown. A very happy and excited young lady, she then made the draw for the snowmobile, Mr. Ron Siemon, Cambria Rd., Goderich was the winner, Free skating followed for everyone until 4:30 p.m., when the Bayfield Pee-Wees and Clinton Pee-Wees held a hockey match, hayfield Lions Club are most enthused over- their first effort and hope to make this Captive an annual event with bigger and better features next year, and they thank everyone for making their New Year's weekend such a tremendous success, Stevens; Vice-President, Bill Chowen; Secretary-Treasurer, Marie Jefferson; Directors, Stewart Broadfoot, Ray Potter, Barry Young, Larry McClinchey, Don. Andrews and Donna Wettlaufer. The snowmobile club wishes to encourage safe and sensible habits from all drivers and with this thought in mind would like to repeat these suggestions, geared to cut down complaints from non-snowmobilers in town. 1. Speed on all town streets be kept to 15 m.p.h. 2. Stay away from the hospital zone. 3, No snowmobiling on the race track after 11 p.m. 4, No snowmobiling after 11 p.m. in the town limits unless going directly to your place of residence. 5. Keep your snowmachines off the sidewalks, 6. No snowmobiling on private property without owners consent. 7. No snowmobiling by underage drivers on the highway. 8. When horsemen are using the race track give them the use of it, regardless of who was there first. 9. Obey all highway traffic laws. The next meeting of the Snowmobile club will be held at the new Club House on Sunday afternoon, Jan. 16 with a meeting first of snowmobile at Corey's Sales Barns, at 1:30 p.m. Bring the whole family, sleds, toboggans, etc. and don't forget a friend. Tuckersmith employees get raises BY WILMA OKE The road superintendent, Alan Nicholson, had his salary increased to $7,200 from $6,500 when Tuckersmith Township Council held its first meeting of the year at Brucefield. Two other township road employees received a 20-cent an hour increase bringing their wage rate to $2.50 per hour. Clerk James McIntosh will apply for the balance of the 1971 road subsidy. Road expenditures for the year totalled $141,477. In his report to council, Mr. Nicholson said a new pump for number 2 well in Egmondville was installed in December. The road superintendent was authorized to obtain a preliminary engineer's report on the Silver Creek bridge on Concession 2 and 3, Huron Road Survey, (golf course road). This bridge is being considered for replacement or repairs. Reeve Elgin Thompson, Deputy-reeve Alex McGregor, Councillor Cleave Coombs and Road Superintendent Nicholson indicated they plan to attend the Good Roads Convention in Toronto beginning February 21. Mr. Nicholson said that 18,000 cubic yards of gravel will be required for the township roads this summer. He reported that dead tree removal along township roads under the Provincial-Municipal Employment Incentive Program was progressing satisfactorily, The township will apply for a third allotment of $2,000 of the employment incentive money, The government had set aside $35 million to provide winter work for those on welfare or unemployed under this program, Passed for payment were road accounts totalling $3,564.39 and General Accounts of $17,626.&1, Council accepted a petition from the owners of lots 9 and 10 on the 8th concession for an extension to the Alexander drain, An engineer's report will be made and the Ausable River Conservation' Authority notified. A meeting is to be held with the OWIW to discuss Mute plans at Egmondville and former CFB Clinton, A borrowing by-law for $250,000 was passed for current expenditures in 1972 in the township, Council was notified that requests for land severance had been granted to Mr. and Mrs. John Cooper, Kippen and to Mr. George Clifton, R. R. 3, Kippen, No action was taken at the Meeting on accepting the official plan for Huron County. Reeve Thompson said he was unhappy with certain parts of it. He said one special concern was the difficulty that ratepayers have in getting permission for land severance. Miss Mary Harrison, Clinton's oldest resident, celebrated her 103rd birthday Tuesday, Jan. 4 at Clinton Public Hospital where she is presently a patient. Miss Harrison has been active until, recently and cast her vote in October Provincial election. She received bouquets of flowers and two birthday cakes from well-wishers. Here she is attended by nurse Nancy. Skinner. ayfield Lions first winter carnival a big success Snowmobile club appoints executive Mrs. Paul Walden heads Hospital Auxiliary for 1972 Theresa Margaret, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Neil Josling, 84 Albert St. Clinton was the first baby of the New Year at Clinton Public Hospital. The six pound, 11 ounce baby arrived January 3. Mrs. Paul Walden, president of the Auxiliary to the Clinton Public Hospital (left) presents a silver cup to Mrs. Josling as mother of the first baby of the new year. Mrs. C, Munro watches. Mother and baby will be the recipients of many prizes donated by local merchants. The women of the Auxiliary to • the Clinton Public Hospital got off to an early start this year. Monday, Jan. 4, they held two meetings in the Hospital Board Room, the regular meeting followed by the annual meeting. Mrs. W. T. Harrett reported on the work of the Bursary Committee. Several applications have been received for the R.N.A. course commencing in February. The recipient of thiS bursary will be announced later this month. A newsy letter from Connie Harris was read and enjoyed. Miss K. Elliott spoke of the possibility. of placing small television sets with ear phones throughout the hospital. The Buying Committee was instructed to bring in a recommendation at the February meeting. Mrs. L. Paul Walden, president of the Auxiliary, visited the patients in the Hospital on Christmas Day with gifts from the Auxiliary,. Londesboro Women's Institute had provided interesting tray favours. Miss Elliott commented that the patients greatly appreciate these thoughtful gestures. After considerable discussion, it was voted that "meals on wheels" be inaugurated in the Town of Clinton. These meals would be cooked at the hospital and delivered by volunteers to the respective homes. Those elegible are elderly or handicapped people who are unable to provide themselves with nourishing meals. Mrs. Alex Addison and Mrs. C. M. Shearing, with the assistance of a committee have volunteered to undertake the organizational groundwork - anyone interested in this worth while project can contact either Mrs. Addison or Mrs, Shearing. The correspondence included letters of appreciation from those receiving Christmas remembrances. The Travelling Cart is back on regular schedule, being taken through the hospital each Tuesday and Friday. This endeavour is made possible because 12 community-minded groups in town each volunteer one month service. The regular meeting adjourned and the annual meeting commenced. Mrs. H. C. Lawson, secretary, read the minutes of the annual meeting 1971. The treasurer's report, presented by Mrs. Howard Porter, showed that $2500 had been realized by the Auxiliary during 1971. This money is urgently needed for new x-ray equipment. Clinton now has a Radiologist, Dr. Richard Treleaven, and his presence, plus more sophisitcated x-ray equipment will allow local patients the same service as in much larger hospitals. Mrs. W. T. Harrett reported for the Bursary Committee. Two girls, Miss Connie Harris and Miss Kay Stevens were awarded $150 bursaries to study as Registered Nurses; Miss Sandra Wise was awarded a $75 bursary to study as a Registered Nursing Assistant. Gifts are presented to bursary winners at the time they graduate, and to all students at Christmas time. Mrs. Ted Davies gave the membership report. An amount of $365.50 was realized from the door-to-door canvas carried on by a group of volunteers last March. The Clinton Auxiliary enrolled approximately 700 members during 1971 - a credit to our community for the interest shown in our hospital. The corresponding secretary, Mrs. Ed Wilson wrote over 35 letters and cards to groups and individuals during the year. Mrs, W. T. Harrett reported on our most successful project to date, the 1971 Penny Sale which netted $1,156.23. The Buying Committee, headed by Mrs. Doug Ball worked most effectively this year, decorating completely the ground floor Solarium and the Board Room, Furniture was upholstered, and lamps and green plants were obtained to provide a comfortable sitting room. Gifts were given to the guest speaker, Mrs. Win. Hayes, to our graduating nurses, Miss Martin and Miss Brandon. Four magazines were renewed for th hospital, and gifts were sent to the Nursin Superintendent, the Dietitian, and th Bursary winners in training. A silver mug w purchased for the New Year baby - a presented to the daughter of Mr. and M Neil Josling by Mrs. Walden. ' Please turn to Page