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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1972-07-06, Page 1Weather 1972 1971 Hi 1,0 HI 1.0 74 48 92 56 80 50 96 65 70. '61 92 66 68 50 T2. 68 80 ;53 75 53 78 '59 73 51 70 :53 79 44 Rain .76" clintorbr Ontario 20 imits Thursday, July 6, 1972 107 Year - No. 27 Clinton News-Record June 27 28 49 30 July 1 2 Welfare costs up Clinton Council approves Council passed a motion Monday night to extend Clinton's sewage system. The $770,000 expenditure became necessary because of a threatened ban on all future building in Clinton by the Ontario Ministry of Environment. Council members admitted that during peak periods, raw sewage was being dumped into the Hayfield River and the present system would not handle any more industrial or residential growth. To the average citizen in Clinton who is hooked-up to sewers, their water and sewer bills will be doubled from $48 to $99 dollars. Council stressed, however, that the new rate would be still cheaper than the $120 annual levy for water and sewage in other municipalities, Rates will not rise until after the construction is finished, The project will be financed by capital borrowing of $513,000 from Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation, and issuing of debentures of $256,000 over a 20 year -period. Residents who dislike the project will have three weeks to register their protests, in writing, at the Town Hall. Many councillors expressed concern Monday night at lack of good police protection because of a poor court system and the distance to the jail. They referred a motion to the police committee that would hire additional policemen to keep the town's protection up. Since the jail at Goderich closed, Clinton police have to leave the town unprotected to haul arrested persons to Walkerton or 1 St Column The expression on this young lad's face mirrors what he thinks about his report card. The scene took place last Friday afternoon at Clinton Public School when classes were let out for the summer. Ontario Street United Church is trying a new experiment. People who are going away on the week-ends may worship at the church every Thursday night between 7:30 and 8 p.m. during the month of July, +++ The National Research Council warns us that severe eye damage could result if we stare directly at the eclipse of the sun on Monday. Residents are advised to either watch the event on TV or get some heavy green glass from a welding shop. Clinton will be about 75 per cent darkened at 4:28 p.m. with the eclipse beginning at 3:16 and ending at 5:33. + + + A belated but warm welcome to Rev. D.J. McMaster, the new parish priest at St. Joseph's church in Clinton and its mission church, St. Michael's at Blyth. He was installed recently by his brother, Rev. J.K. McMaster, the new chairman of the London Deanery of Priests. • + + + There will be an open house at Wel-Dex next Wednesday afternoon from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the new plant on George Street, Everyone is welcome, Plant Manager Bruce Williscraft advises. "And I mean everyone." It's well worth the time and all operations will be explained by experts. This is your chance to see what a new industry is doing for Clinton. + + + Harold Wise is out of hospital after his accident last Monday at the Clinton Senior Citizen's Home, An electrical box blew up in his face but fortunately he was wearing safety lenses. Nearly 200 people came from great distances to Middleton last Sunday to help celebrate the centennial of the Anglican Church which was founded in 1872, The church, which has a normal attendance of 40 people, seats about 120 people and the overflow had to be seated on the lawn on chairs. The weather was perfect and the service was heard outside over a loud speaker system, Except for the roar of the occasional hot-rod passing by, the service could be heard thoroughly. Middleton church celebrates centennial Indications at the present time are that auditing fees for the County of Huron in the coming year will be considerably higher perhaps double. The executive committee of county council • reported Thursday at the regnlar June session that A.M, Harper has presented a proposal for billing the county on an hourly rate for future audits, rather than by contracted price as in the past. "The auditor pointed out that this change Would be necessary in view of continuing demands of the province in connection with new forms etc.;` said Allan Campbell, chairman of the executive committee from McKillop, "and of course, with the increasing volume of work being handled by the county," John Berry, clerk-treasurer, stated that the year-end audit could cost about $8,000 as opposed to about $4,000 previously. Other reeves in the county reported that audit costs had gone up in their municipalities by 100 percent and More. The Canadian Union of Public erripioyees struck the Clinton office of Ontario Hydro last Priday and were still picketing the office at press time Wednesday. They are part of 11,000 men who are on strike in Ontario. Waiter Palmer, Clinton, area manager, saidthe Union respondedto an emergency call and that the five supervisory perSohnel are looking after other work. talks between the Union and Management have broken off. Mabel and son Drew (who unveiled the painting), joined in the cathedral procession of choir and clergy to the east nave, The memorial painting was executed by Mrs. Ross (Mabel) Middleton as a Centennial project and was a copy of the famous painting by Wm. Holman Hunt, inspired by two passages of Holy Scripture—Revelations 3:20 "Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in and sup with him, and he with me" and St. John 8:12 "I am the light of the world: He that followeth me, shall not walk in darkness". There are two originals of this painting and they hang in Koble College Oxford (1853) and in St. Paul's Cathedral, London, England (painted 1904). An inspiring sermon was preached by the Rector, the Rev. Geo. Youmatoff from the text, "Let your light so shine before men that they shall see your good works and glorify your Father, which is in Heaven," "There this beautiful painting hangs as a memorial, It is good and right to honor our ancestors, who opened up this virgin territory and built their places of worship, We should also bear in mind "How shall we be remembered?" BY SHIRLEY J. KELLER A most interesting set of figures was presented to Huron County Council Thursday at its June session by John McKinnon, director of social services for Huron. It showed the comparison of gross costs for General Welfare Assistance, nursing homes, supplementary aid, and special assistance for persons in Huron from January 1 to April 30 for the years 1971 and 1972. The figures are interesting because in 1971 there was no welfare county-wide and opinion has been that costs for welfare across Huron would increase substantially when county welfare was established. However the overall increase was only slightly over $2,000 - from 107,097.69 in 1971 to $109,332.51 for the same period in 1972. January to April is considered by welfare personnel, the peak season for social services. By municipality, the figures show variation: Ashfield, $469.53 in 1971 ($3,018.66) in 1972):' Colborne, $145.63 (917,60); Goderich Township, $592.68 ($1,382.45); Grey, $1,555.65 ($2,735.96); Hay, $1,935.90 ($1,264.35; Howick, $6,090.23 ($6,512.44); Hullett, $2,067.52 ($1,216.60): McKillop, $1,572.16 ($6,014.39): Morris, $689.99 (3,244.18); Stanley, $581.00 ($1,838.99); Stephen, $4,821.82 ($5,170.74); Tuckersmith, $4,261.98 ($2,553.95); Turnberry, $11,067.19 ($8,552.72); Usborne, $1,770.24 ($628.48); East Wawanosh, $4,031,81 ($3,273.01); West Wawanosh, $1,789.31 ($4,767.97): Clinton. $473,19 ($8,518.74); Exeter. $7,806.88 ($4,149,55); Goderich, $15,094.74 ($16,189,32); Seaforth, $11,208.49 ($8,656.82); Winghain, $10,886.28 ($8,272.23): Hayfield, $416.86 ($383.08); Blyth, $300.27 ($2,372.03); Brussels. $6,684.75 ($3,638.35); Hensall, $1,957.48 ($2,926.00): and Zurich, $1,007.10 ($1,133.90). It was learned after studying the figures that in some areas where welfare costs had been lower last year than in 1972, there could be several reasons for the change. In some instances, nursing home patients were sent to another municipality where they become the welfare responsibility of that municipality. In another instance, most notably Clinton, where Bayfield council defers street light BY MILVENA ERICKSON Bayfield Village Council met in regular session, Monday evening, July 3 with the Reeve and all Councillors present. A letter was received from Mrs. Doris Hunter stating that she was upset with the damage to the grass on her terrace clue to the snow ploughing last winter, Two gentlemen, Mr. John Betridge and Mr. Don Lightfoot, approached council with the request that they be allowed to build a cement slab retaining wall to stop erosion and save the beach area in front of their cottage property on the south beach area. Council are considering the request. There was also a request from Mr, Bengali on Cameron St, for a street light. As the budget fOr street-lighting has been expended for this year, it was put on request for next budget. A culvert is to he installed at Pat Patterson's entrance on Tuyll St. due to the deepening of a drainage ditch fronting his property. Water-lot rights were discussed with no decision reached and grass cutting in Clan Gregor Square was requested by Councillor York, The next regular council meeting will be held in the council Chamber Monday evening, July 17, 7:30 p.m. To residents in and around Clinton, thiS picture depicts an ordinary sight. But to 12 year- old L inda Gurelle of Toronto Ws a new and different experience. This is the first time that Linda has seen a live cow let alone milked one, She is the first person this year to stay at a farm fbr a week as.part of the Urban-Rural exchange program set up by the Ontario Ministry of Agricutiure and Peed, The cow belongs to Keith Tyndall of RR 4 CI inter) and is kept just for Milk for the house. airforce personnel moved out of homes and housing became available, welfare recipients moved in, McKinnon pointed out that in municipalities where little empty housing exists, there is less likelihood of welfare recipients finding accommodation and 'they move on to a community where homes are available and therefore, less expensive. County council gave its approval to enter into an agreement with the Victorian Order of Nurses to provide nursing service at home, where necessary, for recipients of general welfare assistance. An 80 percent grant is paid by the government toward these services. The county will pay the remainder. A resolution put forward by the Huron County Health Unit Board was approved by council. The resolution asking the province to consult with health units and boards of health regarding any proposed changes in health legislation, is in anticipation of regional health units which are feared to be more costly, "We don't know the intention of government," said Chairman Derry Boyle. "The Minister' isn't clear on it but it looks like hospital insurance, health care and welfare could all be rolled into one. They're trying to co-ordinate allied services. The Minister has refused to meet with the Ontario Health Units Association and has turned down an invitation to speak at its next convention because he'll be out of the country, We don't know where to go for more information but we don't want the same thing to happen here as happened to our school system where legislation was rammed through. We may only he paying 25 percent instead of 50 percent, but costs will be greater and we won't he saving any money." "We're not opposed to change providing the change is not contrary to what we want in our health unit," added Ed, Ociliefson, reeve of Hayfield. Sunday, July 2nd, will go down in the history of St. James, Middleton as a clay to remember as the centennial gains momentum. The church was thronged and an overflow crowd was seated on the church lawn as a sound system unified the service. This was a very special Sunday in the lives of the seven young people, recently confirmed, who came to make their first communion. It was a very special Sunday, too, for the family of the late Mr. and Mrs. John R. Middleton, as they honored their parents with a beautiful painting and centennial memorial plaque. Inscribed on the plaque was the name of John R. Middleton, Bertha Hayter, their eldest son, Bertram Middleton, Leila Feagan and son John Charles Middleton, all deceased. Beautiful vases of white flowers were placed on the altar to the glory of God and in loving memory of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Middleton, Bert and John by their family. The service was in charge of the Rector. the Rev. Geo. Youmatoff and the dedication was by the Rev, Canon P, H. Paull, a former• rector of the parish. The Rev, Wm. Foster also assisted the Rector and Mrs, Joseph Storey was at the organ. The Invocation to the dedication was given by J, Ross Middleton and he and his wife Driving instructor killed in mishap Jack S. Fnicher, of Exeter, died Friday night of injuries he received when the car he was driving left Huron County Road 6 just west of Kirkton. The accident, which occurred about 11 p.m., Was believed to be caused by the thick fog that engulfed the area at the time. He was alone in the car, Mr. Fulcher taught driving instruction at Central Huron Secondary School for many years, Stratford. There have been as many as five prisoners in Clinton's only squad car at one time with just one policeman escorting them. Mayor Symons also cited the heavy court costs that the town is running into, There are presently 75 cases involving Clinton Policemen pending before the court, Each case requires at least one policeman to be in court and sometimes two are necessary. Not only are large overtime costs involved, but police protection also suffers, Mayor Symons said, Councillor Bill Crawford was also concerned that Clinton's four man police force should be beefed-up to give the policemen back their respect. "You can't expect a policeman to walk by himself into some of the scuffles at the liquor lounges around town," he said. "Our ancestors followed the light of the world and happy it is that this painting has this particular subject. It is our task not to enshrine the lights they lighted but rather to keep them fed and glowing. "Christ had no other plan for us but for us to bring to men the knowledge of God. As we dedicate this memorial, let us not forget the greatest of all memorials, the Holy Communion. Let that memorial remain your hearts," the Rector concluded. Following this uplifting service, most'of those present formed a motor cavalcade to the beautiful estate of Mr. and Mrs. J, Ross Middleton, where a gorgeous smorgasbord was enjoyed in the sylvan woodland setting with their pond in the background. Many branches of the Middleton family were present, including a multitude of small children. Following the feasting and family reunions, the children enjoyed races and games, youths and men competed in games of horseshoes and volleyball, In spite of gloomy weather forecasts the weatherman co-operated to the fullest extent, as did the church fathers, members of the A.C.W„ et al so that centennial Sunday was-a memorable success, enjoyed by all present, MD C gives presentation BY SHIRLEY J. KELLER A truly exciting presentation in connection with Midwestern Development Council's report to the Standing Committee on Transport and Communication was viewed by Huron County Council last Thursday. Walter Gowing, executive director of MDC and his brother Ron Gowing produced a series of three dimensional slides complete with sound and special effects as well as articulate commentary for the committee on transportation which was in Stratford recently. Persons at that hearing were so impressed with the presentation, that it has been requested for showing at Ottawa later this summer. "It is the first of its kind," explained Walter Gowing who praised Professor John Horton for his interest in the project. Included in the audio-visual presentation is an important recommendation which has been heartily endorsed by Huron County Council as follows: "The Midwestern Development Council strongly recommends the enactment of a joint Federal, Provincial and Regional study concerning all existing and potential modes of transportation in the Midwestern Region of Ontario ., . and those areas equally affected by changing conditions in transportation." The Development Committee of County Council received endorsation from council for its suggestion that a study of all the services to local citizens he made including rail, road, water and air transportation for passengers and freight at a tri-level of government. It also requests that the Ontario Minister of Transportation and Communications spearhead this urgent requirement. Huron Council has also approved the appointment of Anson McKinley deputy-reeve of Stanley Township, as the county's representative on the Lake Huron Parkway Commission, just newly formed. Approval was gained for Amendment 1 to the county draft official plan covering former Canadian Forces Base, Clinton now Vanastra. This document is now On its way to the Hon. Darcy McKeough. Auditing costs up Sewage costs to rise