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Clinton News-Record
Reminiscing was the big word at Blyth last weekend as thousands enjoyed the
eleventh annual Pioneer Threshers Reunion. Here a few of the "golden" people
watch intently as a crew of men demonstrate log-sawing using an old steam
engine as power. (News-Record photo)
NFU imitates Fed. of Ag. St Column
BY WILMA OKE
At a meeting of the Huron-Perth Courity
Roman Catholic separate school board in
Seaforth Monday, Jack Lane, Business
Administrator, reported the Devon Park
Residents, Stratford, had signed and
returned the agreement for the use of the
school site as a playground for the children
of the Devon Park area,
Mr. Lane reported the purchase would be
completed within the next few days by the
Board of the property at 208 Queen Street,
Stratford, from Mr. and Mrs. Donald
Goodhew.
John Vintar, superintendent of education,
reported a slight decrease in enrolment this
year. In the ten schools in Huron the
enrolment is 1619 and in the nine schools in
Perth it is 1744, for a total of 3363 pupils,
compared to 3530 last year.
The enrolment by schools is as follows
with last year's in brackets: St. Patrick's,
Kinkora, 211 (215); Holy Name, St. Marys,:
190 (203); St. Mary's, Hesson, 118 (128); '
Immaculate Conception, Stratford, 163
(167); St. Michael's, Stratford, 349 (329); St.
Ambrose, Stratford, 151 (175); St. Joseph's,
Stratford, 141 (150); St. Aloysius, Stratford,
239 (257); St. Joseph's, Kingsbridge, 180
(197); St. Colurnban, R.R. 2, Dublin, 111
(118); Our Lady of Mount Carmel R.R. 3,
Dashwood, 254 (286); Ecole Ste Marie, R.R.
2 Zurich, 100 (105); St. Joseph's, Clinton, 95
(74); Precious Blood, Exeter, 79 (88); St.
James, Seaforth, 205 (259); Sacred Heart,
Wingharn, 126 (121); St. Boniface, Zurich,
232 (236); St. Mary's, Goderich, 237 (244).
The Clinton Colts need your support more
than ever this weekend as they face
elimination in the Ontario Baseball ,
Asswiation semi-finals this Sunday at
Wilkesport. The series is tied one game each
and the game at Wilke'sport is the last of the
series. It gets under way at 3:30. Wilkesport
is just South of Sarnia.
A bulldozer hired by Blue Anchor Investritionts Cleans up the river flats in eayfleld
last weekend. the land hat been the center of a dispute for several month, with
the Town of Bayfield claiming it as public lend and Slue Anchor Claiming the five
acres as private property. Reeve ed. Oddleiftimi is Meeting With the attorney.
general's office today (Thursday) In Toronto to disouss the bulidoring. (photo by
Mihnuta Erickson)
Members of the Passe Wraith-, Theatre Group from Toronto wore brick at the old
Bird farm on the Maitland Line last Sunday tO present a repeat performance of
their play about the farm. More than 180 people paCked the barn to the rafters tO
see the play which begins a three.Week run In Toronto next Week, Here Miles
Potter end Janet Adios do their impressions Of the Goderich township council.
(News..Record photo)
Clinton gets approval
to start new sewers
011C to get building sites
Liquor vote
or McKillop
BY WILMA OKE
Construction on the addition to. Clinton's
sewage system will begin next week
following verbal approval from the Ontario
Municipal Board Tnesday, .
Start on the $770,000 project had been
delayed when the OMB learned that three
objections to the proposed expansion plans
had been,s filed with the town clerk, and
ordered a hearing be held in Clinton last
Tuesday. None of the objectors shoWed up at
the hearing.
Robert McGuire, vice-chairman of
administration of the OMB, then gave
verbal approval to the project,
Maple ,Engineering and Construction Co.
of Rexdale, who submitted the lowest tender
of $674,000, was awarded the contract last
May 24, but were not able to go ahead with
construction until the OMB approved the
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The Annual 'Penny Sale put on by the
Ladled' Auxiliary of Clinton Hospital gets
under way Sept, 20 when the ladies will
begin accepting donations for the sale to be
held on Sept. 30
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The Bank of Montreal is opening a
ranch at Vanastra on Monday. The
branch, which is located in the old guard
house, will be open on Mondays and Fridays
from 10 a.rn, to 4 p.m. and on Thursdays
from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
plans.
Clinton will finance the work by
borrowing $573,870 from Central Mortgage
and Housing Corporation and raising the
additional $256,930 by issuing 20 year
debentures.
A surcharge on residents' water bills will
pay back the loan and debentures and will
double the average water bill from $48 to
$96 a year, Only those hooked-up to sewers
will be affected.
The building of a bigger sewage plant and
the laying of more sewage pipe became
necessary when the ministry of the
environment told Clinton that no industrial
or residential expansion would be possible
unless adequate sewage faciliteis were
provided, Clinton has been dumping sewage
into the Bayfield River during peak usage
periods.
Mr. Vintar announced there would be a
three-day workshop held by the Ontario
Educational Communications Authority at
St. Michael's School in Stratford,
commencing Monday, September 18. He
said it will be held in two phases. The
primary purpose of the production workshop
+is to develop teachers' awareness
and critical judgment of the television
medium. It also provides them with
experience in using TV equipment and
evaluative tool.
of Education, reported on a professional
development seminar for principals which
will begin with a two-day workshop
September 27 and .28 in St. Joseph's Parish
Hall in Stratford. It is hoped that this will
be the initial step in an on-going
professional development program for
principals.
For the municipal elections to be held in
December several changes have been made
in school divisions: to the former Clinton,
Hullett and McKillop division three more
townships have been added — Morris, Grey
and Howich Townships, and to the Logan,
Mornington division has been added
Listowel, Milverton and the Townships of
Elma and Wallace.
The Board also approved the
recommendation that the present services of
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Hullett backs
Clinton bid
Hullett Township Council recently
endorsed a resolution from Clinton Town.
Council that an investigation into the
administration of justice in Huron County
be carried out,
Council also passed building permits for
B. Haverkarnp and T. Van Dorp. They also
advised the land division committee that
council approved of the severance of lot 91
on concession 14.
At the regular council meeting last week,
council held a Court of Revision on the
Jenkins Drain and when no objections were
presented, they closed the court.
Hullett council also approved a motion to
repair the Bryant Drain and accepted the
application of Klaas DeJong for a title
drain loan of $3,750.
In other business, council granted
building permits to Lloyd Pipe, Robert
Thompson and Gordon Howatt and agreed
to consent to the severence of several lots by
Margaret B. Whyte.
Council also backed a motion by
-Councillor John Jewitt that a ratepayers
meeting be held on November 16th at 2 p.m.
Council also passed a motion to borrow
$1,755 for drainage works and requested the
ministry of transportation and
communication to extend gravel contract
approval from 17,000 yds. to 22,000 yds.
Council also gave final reading to a by-
law that would impose a• special annual
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BY KEITH ROULSTON
Objectives of the Federation of
Agriculture and the National Farmers
Union seem to be moving more in the same
direction after a bitter battle of the past
according to Mason Bailey, president of the
Huron Federatio of Agriculture,
Referring to the recent attempt of the
NFU to have itself named as sole bargaining
agent for all farmers in Canada, Mr. Bailey
said the NFU seems to be changing its
direction. He said those members of the
Federation which had participated in
campaigning for the General Farm , . .
The Ausable-Bayfield Conservation
Authority has requested special financial
assistance from the Ontario Government
towards purchase of lakefront property in
Stanley Township, Chairman William Amos
revealed this week.
The 119 acre farm known as the
"Stinson" property, offers approximately
1,500 feet of sand beach with reasonable
width, even under present high water
conditions, which will be enlarged
substantially when the lake level recedes. A
woodlot of maple, beech and ash covers
approximately 50 acres on the lake end.
Chairman Amos said the parcel is the
only remaining large piece of land with good
beach between Grand Bend and Goderich
which is not sub-divided or under
development,
"We feel the property represents our last
chance of securing lakefront property in this
area for public use" the chairman said.
"This portion of shoreline has recreational
potential that will never become available
again."
The property was purchased recently by a
London buyer at an auction ordered by the
Supreme Court of Ontario, The Authority
participated in the auction, but withdrew
when it appeared,that the price would rise
beyond the limit authorized by the
Executive Conunittee,
Stanley Township Council, which
originally requested the Authority to bid for
the property, subsequently urged the
Authority to negotiate purchase from the
new owner.
The Ausable-Bayfield Authority qualifies
for a 70 per cent level of assistance from the
Ontario Government for capital
expenditures. In its brief requesting special
consideration, the Authority seeks financing
over and above the usual grants "because of
the extreme importance of acquiring this
Organization vote some years ago, would be
glad to see that the NFU now seems to agree
to having the government approve one
organization as a bargainer for farmers and
for compulsory involvement in that
organization,
During the GFO campaign, the
Federation had fought to have one united
farm organization to speak for all farmers
and bargain for them. The NFU fought and
won to have the status quo upheld.
Mr. Bailey told directors of the Huron
Federation Thursday night in Clinton that
he was glad to see that Federation members
did not fire letters to the editor to
newspapers after the NFU members had
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last piece of undeveloped lakeshore frontage
between Grand Bend and Goderich."
Chairman Amos indicated that the brief
has been submitted to the Ministry of
Natural Resources and that support has
been requested from the Honourable
Charles MacNaughton, Huron M.P.P.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing
the Authority brief suggests that the
property could provide picnic areas in the
woodlot, nature and hiking trails and
camping facilities for public use.
McKillop Township Council, meeting in
regular session last Wednesday, passed a
by-law enabling the township to have a
liquor plebiscite at the December 4
municipal election,
The vote will ask: Are you in favour of
the sale of liquor under a dining lounge
license for consumption on licensed premises
With food available? and are you in favour
of the sale of liquor under a lounge license
for consumption on licensed premises?
The Liquor Licence Board of Ontario has
approved the vote,
In 1962, a vote on the sale of beer was
rejected, but on June 30,, 1065, the
ratepayers approved the sale of beer with a
vote 74,04 percent for men's beverage
rooms/ and 74.34 percent for wotnen's
beverage rooms.
In other business, the township tabled the
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Clinton Council agreed Monday night to
show the Ontario Housing Corporation
several sites the town has in mind for the
construction of 20 one bedroom geared-to-
income senior citizens housing units.
Council last month had agreed to a-
suggestion from OHC that they go ahead
with plans to provide additional housing for
senior citizens after a survey indicated that
the need was here.
The OHC previously, built a unit on
James Street and the only cost to Clinton is
that they pay seven and a half per cent of
any operating loss.
In other business, council turned down a
motion by the Erie Economic Council that
would ask the provincial government to
continue aid to the Economic Councils'
throughout the province, Ontario will cease
their grants to the councils on Jan. first.
MODA, which is the council Huron
belongs to will also be affected and the
economic councils may fold when provincial
aid is withdrawn.
Many councillors thought that MODA
never listened to Clinton anyway.
Council also received a letter from the fire
marshal informing them that his
department will be in town on Nov. 14 to
carry out a survey of the town's fire
BY WILMA OKE
At a special meeting of Tuckersrnith
Township Council Tuesday night, the
subdivision agreerne t was signed between
the Township and 260303 Holdings Ltd. of
Kitchener.
260303 Holdings Ltd. is a company
incorporated to handle the development of
Vanastra (former C.F.B, Clinton) in the
township: It is owned by Rodorna
Investments and Development Ltd.,
represented by John Van Gastel and Fred
Ginn in partnership with a group in Toronto
represented by Denis Donovan.
William Dickson of Kleinfeldt Associates,
Kitchener, Planning Consultants, was
present at the meeting representing 260303
Holdings Ltd.
A sewage control by-law was given first
and second reading. This agreement is to
control the discharge of sewage into the
sewage system of Vanastra. The third
reading will be delayed, requiring date of
agreement between the township and the
Ministry Environment regarding the sewage
and waterworks.
The Council authorized clerk James
McIntosh to notify the Ministry of
Environment that the Council will arrange
a contract with the Town of Clinton to
supply water for Vanastra. At present, the
residents of Vanastra are receiving water
from The Town of Clinton through an
agreement with Rodorna,
Henry Uderstadt of Orangeville, drainage
engineer, was present at the meeting to
consider the report of the Alexander Drarin
which has two miles of tile drain and 1000
feet of open drain located in the centre of
the township east of Kippen, This drain is
estimated to cost $23,500. and includes
crossing County Road 12.
protection system, Council had earlier
invited them to inspect the town's fire
eqniprnent, methods, prevention procedures,
communications, organization and fire
support. The survey will conclude their
investigation on Dec. 8 at which time the
Fire marshal will make recommendations to
council.
Council also received a letter from nine
residents of William Street north asking
that the council ban parking on the east side
of the street, Residents were concerned
about the litter and dust caused by cars
parking on the street during race-time
Sundays. Council referred the matter to the
Kinsmen, who run the races.
Bayfield eimmcil meets
The regular council meeting was held
September 5th in the Council Chambers
with the Reeve and all Councillors present.
Council agreed to a request from Mr. and
Mrs. Norman F. Cooper allowing them to tie
into a drilled well if they are able to obtain
water from a neighbour.
In granting the request,please ctouurnnctiol ipgsatateed8
Six property owners affected by the drain
attended this meeting. They were Robert
and Douglas Upshall, Bruce McGregor,
John Wood, Henry Binnendvit and Kenneth
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Clinton lives
up to slogan
Clinton is living up to its name as the
"Horne of Radar in Canada."
Clinton Police Chief Lloyd Westlake said
this week that 35 charges have been laid for
speeding in Clinton in the last couple of
weeks. All of the charges have been laid
since the town's radar was repaired.
In Clinton court last Wednesday, Clayton
Riley of R.R. 4 Clinton was fined $50 for
jumping a stop sign, $80 for doing a 100
miles per hour in a 60 m.p.h. zone and had
his licence suspended for 30 days.
Judge Glenn Hays also fined Danny
Peterson of Mitchell $150 for joyriding and
John Kassies was fined $75 for an improper
right turn.
Isabel J. German was also fined $40 for
having a fogged windshield which resulted
in an accident and David Dalgleish of
Clinton was fined $100 and cost for careless
driving as a result of an accident.
In other police business, a car stolen from
Bert Glidden of Clinton was recovered in
London as were two suitcases stolen from
Ralph Cooke.
A flag was reported stolen from Gus
Poussey and a break-in was reported at
Lorne Brown Motors. The Clinton police
also have three frauds under investigation,
Separate enrolment down
Conservation Authority seeks
help from government
Tuckersmith accepts Vanastra