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Clinton News-Record, 1972-10-29, Page 14,10.0,1.00.1=P5111}10.1, Weather 1972 1971 HI 1,0 Iril 1.0 20 Cents 107 Year - No. 43 Clinton, Ontario Thursday, October 29, 1972 Oct. 17 55 30 62 50 18 39 27 69 51 19 40 ' 16 70 45 20 45 27 72 49 21 44 33 71 52 22 49 44 64 54 23 64 48 62 53 Bain 3,74", no ram Part of Clinton's early history was uncovered last week when workmen from Dunker Construction Company of Kitchener were excavating a hole for the new $104,000 Bell Telephone storage building at the corner of Mary and Orange Street in Clinton. The wooden plank walls of the vats of the old Doan Tannery can be seen exposed behind the workmen. The tan- nery was built in the early 1060's and burned down in 1898. (News-Record photo) yang George Shkoder of 4fintoh lOctke down the new 24,Inch7 Welker Street, The old Main we. Only 10 Inthes Ind couldn't sewer pipe that will be part of Clintbrt'S rteW Sewage syitom, handle any MONr capacity',., the rte~ ireWitte And trillitiliettl Workmen from the firm of Maple Engineering and COrtstruC. plant is expected to cast *MOW $240,000 and Will be coin- don of ReZdele Started. n the I It Nit Week A CNIB canvass nears top With the help of canvassers from the local lions and Kinsmen Service Clubs, Clinton has now raised A total of $937. The objective is $1123 (the amount raised in 1970,) Of the total raised this year, the Lions Club has raised $463,30 and the Kinsmen $429,65, — but each club has one district to complete, The race should be a close one! Individuals or clubs who have not yet contributed or have somehow been overlooked — please call Dr, Mowatt (phone 9696) as we want to complete the canvass within the next week. A word of ap- preciation is due to those who have con- tributed and to those who have done the foot work., Huron County may get a sports complex worth more than a million dollars at Vanastra, the former CFB Clinton, it was learned Wednesday. The promise came Tuesday night after Rene Brunelle, Ontario's minister of com- munity and social services toured the base facilities with Vanastra developers Fred Ginn and John Van Gastel. During the summer, the sports facilities of the fornier base have been the interest of numerous groups from the local, provincial and federal level. The facilities include a hockey arena, two swimming pools, a curling rink, a huge gym, an outdoor track, football fields, baseball diamonds and an outdoor shooting range. Mr. Brunelle was accompanied by his deputy minister Dorthea Crittenden; Peter Szego, assistant to the deputy minister; Don Martin Executive Director of the Com- munity Services division; Robert Secord director of the Youth and Recreation Branch of the Ontario government; Jack Long, Program Consultant to the ministry of Education; Don Southcott, executive assistant of Ontario Treasurer and Huron MPP Charles MacNaughton; and Huron- Perth Separate School Board phys. ed. con- sultant, John McCarron. The owners of Vanastra have been negotiating for some time with the provin- cial government to turn the sports facilities at the former base into a sports training complex for the youth of Ontario. Brunelle said that he was very impressed with the number of facilities and the good conditions in which they had been kept since For Huron County farmers, the weather in the next couple of weeks will prove to be the deciding factor in the game to get the already late crops harvested. Mike Miller, Associate Ag. Rep. with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food said Tuesday that "we need dry, breezy, sunny weather for a couple of weeks in order to get the rest of the white bean crop off and get at the grain corn". Mr. Miller said that about 15 per cent of the bean crop - the staple crop of Huron County - is still in the fields and any that's harvested now will be by pure luck. The beans that have come off Huron's 54,000 planted acres have "yielded good with good quality, but with high moisture", Mr. Miller said. The excessive moisture has meant a penalty of 30 to 40 cents a bushel to the base closing last January and promised an early answer. Vanastra currently has a population of nearly 1,000 people and a bank, grocery store, service station and a branch of Conestoga Community College, There are presently two industries operating at the Vanastra and many more are promised for the near future, Fred Ginn said. the farmer. "We're pleased with the quality given the poor year". Last week's snow and the two inches of rain on the weekend didn't help the corn harvest either, said Mr. Miller, The high moisture content of the corn combined with the muddy fields have delayed the corn har- vest at least another week. Moisture in the corn is still up around 35 per cent. An- average An average yield is expected. The winter wheat could also use some warm sunny days as well, Mr, Miller said. "I've seen some poor looking winter wheat that needs some good weather to bring it up before the winter sets in," he said. "We are hopeful of having Indian Sum- mer yet," Mr. Miller said. At Vanastra Sports complex possible Be sure to Firm "digs" into Clinton history V ote . Farmers need sunshine Two injured in crash A part of ,Clinton's early history was brought into daylight last week when work- men of Dunker Construction Co. Ltd. of Kit- chener, excavating a hole for the new $104,000 Bell service centre at Orange and Mary Street in Clinton, uncovered the old Doan Tannery revealing that the old Lion's Arena sat on saw dust, According to town historian Jabez Rands, the Lions arena was built in 1912 on the site of the former Doan Tannery which had bur- ned down in 1898. The pits of the tannery which were used for curing and tanning the leather were filled with sawdust and 14 years later the arena was built directly over , turnout light If the turnout at the five advance polls in the Huron riding is any indication, voter participation in Monday's Federal election will be light. Only 331 people cast ballots at the ad- vance polls last Saturday and Monday com- pared to 474 in the 1968 election, reports Mrs. William J. Johnson, Election Clerk for the Huron riding. "Two-thirds of those who cast ballots were students," she said Tuesday. The Huron riding has nearly 6,000 more voters than in the '68 election. The break- down of the advance polls is as follows with the 1968 figures in brackets: Clinton, 68, (117); Goderich, 61, (117); Exeter, 69, (76); Seaforth, 43 (65); Wingham, 90 (99). 1 St Column In last week's paper, we said that the Clinton Lions Club was providing free skating for all public school children every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, It should have read all children of public school age regardless of which school they attend, In a story a couple of weeks ago, we said that the money acquired from the sale of the old band uniforms and instrume' is was in the Town's coffers. It's not. The $300 was given to the Pipe Band in lieu of a grant from the town, * * * Not wanting to confuse you with the up- coming Federal elections and all that, but if you aren't on the municipal voters list, you have only until Monday October 30 to ap- peal to your town clerk or township clerk, Cheek with the town cletk or township clerk to see if your nettle is on, Do it now before it's too late, * * * And speaking of elections, if you don't already know it, Monday is the big day When you decide who you will send to Ot- tawa, If you haven't already decided, there's a story On all the candidates on the front page of today's second section, these pits, Mr. Rands says the Doan Tannery was built on stone walls and the old six foot deep vats were made of tongue and groove planks, some of which were in excellent con- dition considering they had been in the ground for over 110 years. Huron Liberal Candidate in the upcoming Ways, 'from the party at least, In the last leek the riding has been visited by Prime 4inister Pierre Trudeau, who made a flying visit to Wingham, and Minister of Health and Welfare John Munroe, who touched down in Goderich last Friday for a brief two hour visit. Mr. Trudeau arrived in Wingham last Wednesday by helicopter and after a brief time of shaking hands with well wishers, mostly students from F.E. Madill Secondary School who were let out of class for the oc- casion, he went to C.K.N.X. where he did an open line television show. Questions from callers on the program ranged from transportation problems in western Ontario to the state of the economy, unemployment and the importation of workers from outside the country to harvest the apple and tobacco crops. Many of the questions were directed by the Prime Minister to the local candidates prom Huron, Grey, Wellington, Dufferin, 'vVaterloo and Bruce all of whom appeared en the same program. Most of the questions were being answered by Ross Whither, in- cumbent in Bruce. The only question regarding local problems came from a lady living near Lucknow who urged the Prime Minister to make a move toward providing transpor- tation in and out of such Western Ontario Communities. "Many people do not drive," she told the PM, "and it is very difficult for us to travel, especially in winter." Another gentleman suggested that the government cut a million dollars from the 140 million dollar budget of the C.B.C. and use it to provide better public transpor- tation. The caller also charged that the C.B.C. was often guilty of not covering events The Clinton NOWs-Record's second annual seminar for newspaper correspondents, press reporters and persons interested ih creating better public relations for their Organization it planned for Thurtklay, November 2 at 1:30 0,m. iii the small dining room at the Bed. ford Hotel, Guest speaker for the Occasion Will be Barry Wenger, editor and publisher of the Wingham Advande Times. Mr, Wenger Will be The tannery, says Mr, Rands, was built between 1860 and 1866 and burned down in 1898. It was the backbone of Clinton's in- dustry when it was a village and later when it became a town. The old Lions arena was moved from the site in August of 1971. disOussing the impOrtance of regular correspondence with your weekly newspaper, as well as the ways and means by which to utilize this vital community link, A frank and open question and an- swer period its planned during the session. There is absolutely no charge for this afternoon seminar, Interested persons need only to call Clinton Nows,IFiecorci to Indicate their Inten- tion to attend. on Oct. 30 Collegiate Institute and talked with students there as they left the building or waited for buses. Mr. Munro's visit to Goderich proper wound up with more handshaking as he toured the Square greeting voters on behalf of Mr. Thomas. The National Health and Welfare Minister also visited the Signal Star offices and plant facilities. Before leaving for Kitchener, where he would also be campaigning Mr. Munro visited facilities of the paint shop at Sky Harbor and discussed problems with manager there, Doug Hunter. Mr. Hunter explained to the Cabinet Minister the difficulties he was having with the customs people in connection with air craft coming into the paint shop from the United States. Mr. Munro said he was impressed by the facilities and promised to look into the problems. Mr. Hunter explained that he had already contacted the local M.P. Bob McKinley and that he had been informed shortly afterwards that nothing could be done. "It seems to me," Mr, Hunter observed, "that too much of the country is being run by beaurocrats and civil servants," The paint shop has been having dif- ficulties with the customs problems for about three years he said. Clinton police investigated two accidents in the last week and in one of them, two young people were injured. Last Tuesday night (October 17) a car driven by John Greidans of R.R.2 Clinton was involved with an OPP cruiser driven by Constable Geurt Stoffels. The accident oc- curred about 10 p.m. at the corner of Per- cival Street and Ontario Street in Clinton. Mr. Greidans and his passenger, Nancy Castle, of 108 Rattenbury Street, were taken to hospital with head injuries. An estimated $1,800 damage was done to the two cars, Police are also investigating a collision between two cars at the corner of North Street and Huron Street which caused $500 'damage. One car was driven by William Begg of 88 Whitelock St., Stratford and the other was driven by Ellen Colson of 130 North St., Clinton. Charges are pending Hullett wants own planning Hullett township council at its regular Oc- tober meeting in Londesboro on October 2, decided to send a letter to the Huron County Planning Board to advise the board that council felt quite capable of looking after its own interests in regards to zoning in the area of the Hullett Wildlife sanctuary. The sanctuary is being developed in the south end of the township by the Depart- ment of Lands and Forests. In other business, council accepted the tender of McCutcheon Motors Ltd. for $1970.15 plus trade-in for a new truck for the township. Building permits were issued to John Beane, Alvin Stevens and Don Pickard. from both accidents. Police are also investigating a break-in into the Gulf service station on Victoria St. last Sunday. night. About $330 in cash and credit cards, and a wheel puller were found missing. Police are also cracking down on liquor offences as they laid 20 charges under the Liquor Control Act on the weekend. Chief Westlake said that things are going to get tougher yet. "There's a lot more coming," he warned. Seaforth firm awarded loan The Honourable Charles MacNaughton, MPP for Huron, has announced that Huron- Canadian Fabricators (1968) Limited of Seaforth will receive a performance loan of $13,037 from the Ontario Development Cor- poration. The company will use the ODC funds toward the purchase of new manufacturing equipment which will expand its product potential to meet changing market con- ditions. Huron-Canadian Fabricators manufac- tures steel, aluminum and sheet metal products, including grain handling equip- ment, boiler parts and snow blowers. The firm expects the new equipment will permit it to retain its present staff with the prospect of additional employment at a later date. The ODC loan is interest-free and no repayment of principal is required if the company performs satisfactorily, Advance p0 ,ctober 30 Federal election, Charlie hoxnas, is getting lots of support these fairly. In making the charge the gentlemen noted that the Bruce Hydro strike was an example. Many callers complained of the unem- ployment situation and welfare problem bute„ Mr. Trudeau only pointed out that he felt his government's fight against inflation, which was being blamed for the unem- ployment situation, had helped the Canadian economy out perform all other nations in the past two years. In answering a question posed by one youthful caller on behalf of her grade eight class Mr. Trudeau agreed that a Federal hand in education might not be a bad idea, He went on to say however that there was little chance the provinces would give up their jurisdiction in this area. Federal Minister of Health and Welfare John Munro arrived about 45 minutes late for a 2:00 p.m. visit to Goderich last Friday but did spend the better part of two hours in town campaigning on behalf of Liberal Can- didate Charlie Thomas. Mr. Munro's helicopter landed at Sky Harbor and was greeted by about 25 Liberal supporters,- including Huron Liberal Association president Andy McLean of Seaforth and Huron candidate Charles Thomas. The Health and Welfare minister travelled by car from the airport to Liberal Committee Rooms on, The Square where he visited with party supporters. In a brief interview with the Signal Star Mr. Munro said he was "very interested" in proposals to turn portions of former C.F.B. Clinton into recreational facilities, Despite whatever findings a group of provincial recreation people might turn up on a tour they plan in the near future, Mr. Munro urged Huron representatives to come to Ot- tawa and discuss further any plan they might have for such a recreational facility. After socializing at the committee rooms M. Munro visited Goderich and District :911111110111111111111111111111111111111111111111111ffililliiiiiIIIIIIIIIIiiiiiiiitthilimiliut1111111111111111111111111110111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111i4 I Attention Correspondents I Ott talate Wet Hittite motet totat mom tea u it I tat ettliee itilo WM tilt a itteltilit liteila lit el el ell t 1 ti Liberal brass woo Huron voters