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Clinton News-Record
Thursday, November 30, 1972
107 Year - No. 48
Hullett Reeve to
seek Wardenship
Reeve Hugh Flynn of Hullett township
announced on Thursday that he will
challenge for the position of Warden of
Huron County in 1973.
The popular Londesboro-area farmer
has been a member of the Hullett coun-
cil since 1959, and became reeve in
1967 when the then-reeve Clare Vincent
resigned to take the position as town-
ship clerk-treasurer. m
He said he had been working hard
for his community for many years, and
felt he would like a chance at the top
position in the county.
He was unopposed for the position of
reeve this year, although two former
councillors ran for the newly created
position of dep uty-reeve: Charles
Scanlon and Joe Hunking.
Reeve Roy Pattison of East Wawa-
nosh has already indicated he would try
to become warden and Mr. Flynn said
he understood Reeve Ed. Oddliefson of
Bayfield also had his eye on the job.
Clinton Reeve Harold Lobb is also seek-
ing the wardenship.
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4-H'ers to gather
Two elections for Clinton
Five Clintonians have put in their names
for the three seats open on council, . mak-
ing .another civic ejection on December 18
a .necessity.
When nominations closed on November
13, only three names, Donald Hall, 'Ernest
Brown and john McFarlane were submit,
ed for the six posts open. All three are
now in by acclamation and another elec,
tion will be held to determine who will
occupy the other three seats,
The new candidates arc Wilhelm J. Saut,
toner, a Clinton business man; Norm La-
croix, who is retired from the Canadian
Forces; Roy Wheeler, a stockkeeper at
Ontario Hydro; Mrs. Ruth B. Roy, A Clin-
ton widow; and Terry Maguire, a boiler-
maker and erector,
United Church head says •
Church needs more evangelism
to a rest after 25 years of working seven
days a week without a clay off except for
Christmas."
The Cooks have three children, two of
whom are still in school in Clinton and the
Cooks have rented a home on Rattenbury
By Wilma Oke
At a meeting of the Huron-Perth County
Separate school board Monday in Seaforth
it was learned that the Advisory Committee
on Family Life Education will soon be
making a report of its study to the board
Bayfield gets assessment review
After 25 years, Frank and Ena Cook
are saying good-bye to the Hotel Clinton.
Plans were finalized last week to sell
the hotel to Des and Helen Cassidy of
London. The new owners move in on Sun-
day night.
--Although no price was revealed, Mr.
Cook said that he received a good return
for his investment.
Frank bought the hotel in 1947 along
with his cousin Glen, They ran the hotel
together until Glen's death in 1957.
Frank ran the hotel without a liquor
lounge until 1959 when the temperance
laws were repealed in Huron County. He
added the Cloud Nine Room and in 1964,
he carried out extensive renovations to the
lobby and the first floor rooms.
Mr. Cook said he was "looking forward
By Milvena Erickson
Clerk of the Village, Gordon Gra-
ham, informed Council, last week that
the Assessment Review Court would be
held in Bayfield at 2 p.m., Monday,
December 18. He also read a letter
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Don't forget that Monday is election
day in Clinton and area, and this is your
chance to pick who will represent you on
council or board of education for the next
two years. There will also be another
election in Clinton on December 18.
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Congratulations to Jim and Bob Cooper,
sons of Mr. and Mrs. James R. Cooper of
RR 4 Clinton. The boys played in the
Canadian College Bowl last Saturday. The
two Central Huron graduates have brought
honor to Clinton with their appearance
with the Waterloo Lutheran Golden Hawks.
Alberta Golden Bears defeated the Hawks,
however, by a 30-7 score,
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Clinton Police Chief Lloyd Westlake
warns motorists that its that time of year
when our driving habits must be corrected.
He says that we should keep our windows
clear of ice and snow; pumP our brakes
on ice; and use cur headlights in the day-
time when conditions warrant, He also
reminds snowmobilers that all rules of the
road apply to them and Clinton also has
by-laws against their misuse.
For those of you who have been follow-
ing the Theatre Passe IVIuraiII0 sinee they
Wore in the Clinton district laSt summer,
they will be putting on their play about
this district on CBC Radio this Saturday
morning at 8;30 a.m. Best spot to hear it
is CI3L, 7-10 on your dial.
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Street. "We may build in the spring," he
said.
Mr, Cook said that lifting the respon-
sibilities of the hotel would give him more
time "to devote to my family and my post
of Deputy-Reeve on Clinton council if
people re-elect me."
The 15-member Advisory Committee was
started in September, 1971, by John Vintar,
Superintendent of Education. The mem-
bers are a cross section of representatives
from across Huron and Perth Counties and
include school trustees, parents, doctors,
nurses, clergy and PTA - members. Dr,
Charles Moyo of Seaforth is chairman.
Last week the Advisory Committee
named six of its members, with Vincent
Young of Goderich as chairman, to make a
report on the study in order to present it to
the board for consideration.
Mr. Vintar outlined the Block Parent
Plan which is being initiated in Stratford
and the Board approved having the sepa-
rate school children in the city and their
parents participate.
The Board acknowledged a letter from
the Seaforth Recreational Committee and
will be interested in any follow-up the
Committee makes.
James Morris of Stratford, chairman of
the board, announced his intentions to bid
on the two new additions to be built in 1973
— at Holy Name School in St. Marys and at
St. Aloysius in Stratford, and declared he
will not participate in any voting in connec-
tion with them. Mr. Morris is retiring from
the Board at the end of December and is
seeking an aldermanic seat in Stratford.
David Teahen announced he would refrain
from voting in connection with any tenders
too, as the firm with which he is employed,
is tendering on the construction,
Reporting for the Building and Mainte-
nance Committee, Vincent Young, outlined
work being done on various schools totall-
ing about $13,000, Included in this work
program are new lights at Precious Blood
School in Exeter, Immaculate Conception
at Stratford, St. Mary's at Goderich and in
the teacher's office at Dublin School; two
new trophy cases; storm windows at Hes-
son; levelling and cleaning up its recently
purchased property in Seaforth; cement
sidewalk from Britannia Street to St. Aloy-
sius School in Stratford; replace door
frames at Kinkora school; replace ceiling
tile at St. Michael's School in Stratford and
possibly at Mt. Carmel and Zurich schools;
modify storage facilities at St. Joseph in
Stratford; new fence at Wingham; windows
at Goderich; new carpet for basement hall
at Immaculate Conception School in Strat-
ford and possibly at Hesson; cupboards at
St. Bortiface in Zurich and possibly at
Eeole Ste, Marie at St. Joseph; removal of
house at 208 Queen Street in Stratford; and
possibly new roof at Holy Name School in
St. Marys;
The next meeting will be held on Decem-
ber 15.
By Wilma Oke
.The United Church has an enviable rec-
ord in the realm of social action and social
service, Rev. John F. McKay of Windsor,
president of the London Conference of the
United Church of Canada, told delegates at
a meeting of the Huron-Perth Presbytery at
Brucefield United Church last Thursday.
"The Church, however, must continually
be examining its theological basis if serv-
ice is to continue," he said,
"The Christian motivation to serve comes
from the fact that Christ has' served us in
our need and calls upon us to be His living
Prescence in the world today," he said,
"Sometimes in the past we have been more
preoccupied with action than reflection,
more interested in power than piety, more
Concerned with effecting political coali-
tions than with communicating Christian
insight. It is little wonder that this thrust
was doomed because it lacked a theologi-
cal TO nation."
Mr. McKay mentioned that theologians in
every generation must be finding ways and
means of making God more real to man. He
said the "God is Dead" theologians did
help Christians to recognize the false gods
such as nationalism and institutionalism
but the net result of their efforts left some-
thing to be desired. -They had destroyed
the past. religious structure and theology
but failed to replace them," he said.
Mr, McKay said. that some critics of the
United Church say it has no theology but
he reminded her critics that the United
Church does have a theology which is
"The twenty-fifth Annual
Huron County 4-H Achievement
Night will be held in the Cen-
tral Huron Secondary School,
Clinton, on Friday, December
1st, commencing at 8:00 p.m.,"
says Len MacGregor, Extension
Assistant for Huron County.
All Huron County 4-H Agri-
cultural Club members who
summed up in The Twenty Articles of
Faith.
"By way of meeting the present crisis in
theologyl" he said, "I submit to you we
must be sure that God is central in our
worhip and our service," Mr. McKay also
advised, "If we are set on becoming good
theologians we would do well to spend infi-
nitely more time studying the Book of
books."
He said, "My first point then is that if the
Church is to be restored to its original glo-
ry we must have a Biblical Theology.
"Secondly, the United Church I believe is
determined to be an evangelical church. I
am quite excited about "Key '73", the North
America program which focuses on evan-
gelism, The United Church along with 139
other denominations is committed to par-
ticipate in this program," he said. He saw
the minister as the Chief Evangelist in the
local congregation, he said. -
"0 yes, I also visualize a happy church,
"Funny" paper
this week
If your wondering why your News-Rec-
ord is a bit late this week, we experienced
a bit of difficulty with our typesetting corn-
putor and as a result, some of this paper
has been set at several other print .shops
throughout the countryside. Many thanks
to those who helped us out in this diffi-
culty. We hope to be back to normal next
week.
completed a project in 1972 will
receive their awards on this
occasion, as well as those who
have received special trophies
and awards for their 1972 4-H
club work,
Everyone who has an interest
in the 4-H Programme is invited
to attend the Achievement
Night.
Joy, I believe, is already creeping through
our church. It is my contention that evan-
gelism is doomed unless we can show that
Christ has come into our lives not to rob us
of our joy but to multiply it."
Mr. McKay expressed his delight with the
union of the Evangelical Brethern church
with the United Church.
Concluding he said: "1 have much confid-
ence in the Church because its future does-
not ultimately depend on fallible persons
but on Christ who brought it into being. It
has no rival when it comes to gathering iso-
lated persons into a life-giving fellowship.
It has no rival when it comes to giving pur-
pose and direction for a full and joyous
life, In spite of its imperfections, the
Church has an enviable record in terms of
concern for those who are disadvantaged
wherever they may live in the world. Long
before governments became involved in
underdeveloped conntries the Church was
there with its personnel and money, trying
to make life a bit more livable. At a time
when the secular mood is to get more for
self I believe that Christ through his
Church will enable his people to share
their bread with the have-nots, out of grati-
tude. I believe that this is what the church
is all about, and if so, it has my vote.' "
The day-long meeting was attended by 75
ministers and lay delegates representing
the 45 charges in the Huron-Perth Presby-
tery which is one of eight in the London
Conference. Rev. Frederick Faist of St.
John's United Church, Stratford, chairman
of the presbytery, presided over the morn-
ing session and Rev. Douglas Warren of
Crediton, vice-chairman, for the afternoon
session.
In the business session the delegates
voted in favour of Mr, Faist relinquishing
his position as chairman and having Mr.
Warren step up as chairman beginning in
February, 1973. M4. Faist, as president
elect of the London Conference, finds the
two positions too time consuming and re-
quested the change.
Rev. Laurie Ray of Woodham preached
the sermon for the worship service.
Three lay ministers, Alfred Fry, Auburn;
Karl DeKoeijer, Bluevale; and Murdock
Morrison, Varna, were voted permission by
the church court to administer the sacre-
ment of baptism anti the sacrement of
communion.
Division reports were given by the fol-
lowing converners: Rev. Cecil Wittich of
Blyth, Rev. Ross Crosby of St. Marys, Rev.
Douglas Warren; Rev. Harold Dobson of
Grand Bend, Rev. Donald Deas of Mitchell.
Others giving reports were: Rev. Bert Day-
hard of Stalla, Rev, J. Rea Grant of Listow-
el, Rev.Glen Wright of Exeter, Rev. Robert
Raymont of Goderich, Rev. Clarence Mc-
Clenaghan of Dungannon and Rev, Bruce
Guy of Dash wood.
Joseph Snider of Goderich giving the
treasurer's report said the Presbytery allo-
cation to the London Conference last year
was $5,225 but this year it will be $7,565, an
increase of 45 percent. He said the presby-
tery allocations for each pastoral charge,
based on resident membership, this year
amounted to 75 cents per resident member,
but in 1973, it is expected to be increased
by 25 per cent,
Frank and Ena Cook pose at the front desk of the Hotel
Clinton which they will be giving up this weekend after
25 years. The hotel has been sold to Des and Helen
Cassidy of London, who take over the establishment on
Monday morning. Frank bought the hotel in 1947 and
carried out extensive renovations to it in 1964. The
Cooks plan to take it easy for a few months and then
maybe take a vacation, (News-Record photo)
Cooks sell Hotel Clinton
from the Treasury Minister regarding
the property tax credit plan. Taxes must
be paid by Dec. 31 or no shelter rebate
will be credited next year.
Corresondence from the Ministry of
Environment was discussed at length
concerning improving of plumbing
inspections; and the serious revision of
existing plumbing installations.
A letter from Mrs. Rita Clark (lot
699) Cameron St. inquiring about
drainage fronting her property and also
a request for a street light was re-
ceived; also a request from Mrs. Maude
Sturgeon regarding the installation of a
street light on Anne .St. was brought
forward for Council's consideration.
Councillor F. E, McFadden and Clerk
Gordon Graham were delegated to at-
tend a meeting of the Ausable-Bayfield
River Conservation Authority to be held
Monday, December 11 at 1:30 p.m. at
Kongskilde in Exeter. Consequently, the
Clerk will be out of his office on the
above date.
Council learned that the stock pile of
crushed gravel had been depleted and
road preparations for paving were well
underway. More gravel will be laid on
Keith Crescent before winter and council
expects to have the hydro poles on
Municipal road re-situated at an early
date.
The clerk reported that only $7,100
in taxes were left to be paid.
Due to the election for School Trus-.
tees on December 4, the next council
meeting will be held Thursday, Dec, 7
at 7:30 p.m.
Separate board backs Block Parents
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There was a large turnout at the Winter Carnival meet-
ing last week to plan for this winter's version of the
snow frolic. All of the service groups and dubs in
Clinton and area as well as town officials were on hand
to lay preliminary plans for the Carnival, which is to
be held this year from Feb, 10 to 17. Chairman is Bill
Crawford, and Mrs. 4eorge,Divok and Bill Reihl are
co-chairmen. A few of the events include snowmobile
races, "Ice Niks", broomball, a parade and two dances.
Watch the News-Record for further details,