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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1973-02-01, Page 6F ram iny window aimilarnmatillaatemil BY 4, KELLER The executive of the new Optimist Club of Vanastra Clinton were sworn in by Governor- Elect Jack Mahoney (background) at the Charter night of the new club held last Saturday night, Left to right are: Lloyd Garland, two year director; Peter Barnard, one year Director; Vince Fowlie, two year director; Robin Gates, one year director; Bruce Collins, vice. president; Peter Brown, president; Harvey Hammond, vice-president; James Thomas, secretary-treasurer; and Norman Lacroix, two year director. Wayne McFadden, a one year director, was absent, (News-Record photo) Institute to host card party GARDINER'S BARBER SHOP Will Be CLOSED ALL DAY Sat. Feb. 3rd, 1973 5p Rely On Us for Expert WATCH REPAIR a It Only Takes a Little Time . We teach mechanics, communications, construction, and more. If you're about to get a job instead of more Schooling,' we can Offer you both. 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Canadian Forces Recruiting and SeleCtiort Unit Centennial Square, 520 Wellington Street, London, Ontario, Phone: 679.5110 The Canadian Armed Forces TAKE NOTICE that the annual meeting of producer members of the Huron County Pork .Preducers' Association will be con, vetted at the hour of 1 B.B.T. on the ith of February, 1973, at the Legion Hall in the town of Clinton for the purpose of the proper business of the annual meeting, the _elections of officers and the election Of substitute delegates, Amendments to the county constitution will be con+ pidered with a vote of two thirds of the county producers present necessary for adoptions Producers may examine the proposed amendment before the meeting at The Legion Hall at 12:30. Take further notice, licensing of pork producers will be discussed and voted on. James Williamson Lloyd Stewart President Secretary A SPRING BOUQUET Cool cottons just blossoming with color. Checks and flora's. 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Name Address 011yiTown Postal Code Home Telephone Business Telephone —,M/ NOY Omit — AWN moo Mai moo inn moo aim mat KO — Mar aoir owe Sterlinglrusts Head Office: 872 Bay Sireel,Toronto 1, Ontario Branch Offices: 347 Boy Street,Toronta 35 bunibp Street East, Barrie 73 Mississaga Street East, Orillia Lawson & Wise investments 5 Rottenbury Street East Clinton. Teleptionet 482-9644 NBWS-RBCORD, THURSDAY, PRBRUARY 1, 19?3 In the county where I reside there's a jail. Not too unusual, you say. Well wait until you hear the full story. The jail in our county is over 130 years old, It is a unique building, the only one in North America so we're told, In fact, the provincial government through its historical depart- ment, has expressed a great in- terest in our jail calling it of tremendous historical value. In my work as a news repor- ter, I've had occasion to visit the jail since it was closed last year. I must say it wasn't, to me, the most pleasant spot to visit, It is dark, musty, drafty and bare. It is depressing, up- setting and totally unhomelike. But what else would one expect from a jail, I ask? Have you ever been inside a jail - on business or not? How many have ever toured around contemplating the cells, the bars, the cots, the little win- dows, the exercise yards? How many, I wonder? Not many, I'd wager, though not many folks can deny they've often wondered what it is like behind the high stone walls of a jailhouse. I doubt that anybody has viewed any jail anywhere from the outside and not been curious about the inner place and its occupants perhaps. Well, in our county we have a jail. A unique stone building, the only one of its kind in North America. It no longer houses prisoners. Its usefulness has ended, say penal people. The jail has been turned back to the residents of the county ,.. and the people of the county now have a voice in the fate of the jail. What are the people saying? Well, a few of them are ignoring the whole affair. They say they could hardly care less For us to repair your watch! Our skilled craftsmen know their stuff. Moderate fees. JEIAPolf RPM Why Let Old Jewelry Hang Around? Let us make it look like new, Then — wear it and enjoy it, We repait, clean; new, antique jewelry. "FREE ESTIMATES' ANSTM JEWELLERS LTD. tstabilshefi 1950 ' Clinton Seaforth Walkerton about what happens to the jail which is located in the county town. They may be packing their bags for a holiday trip to Rome to look at the ancient ruins or for the eastern part of Ontario to visit Old Fort Henry ,,. but they don't give two hoots about the part of their own history just a few miles up the road, Typical, I guess, because they'll foot the bill if it is maintained. A group of citizens in our county r elected officials all of them - called county council want to remove a portion of the jail walls. They feel they are being extremely soft-hearted. After all, a goodly number of them would have little concern if the entire building was torn down and the land used to build more modern, up-to-the- minute edifices. Are the people disturbed? Some-of them are. In fact, a few citizens are circulating petitions right now to save the jail walls. The response they say, is overwhelmingly in favor of letting the jail walls stand ,.. but the members of county council only smile from their plush seats in the county cham- bers as if to say, "Let them petition. It makes them feel wanted and needed. But we know that some of the jail walls will come down, poor slobs," But for the most part, the people in the county where I live are not worried about our heritage falling under the wrecker's hammer, They don't know the full story of the old stone jail and they aren't trying to find out. They are probably the best examples of today's apathetic populace which is content to let someone -else make the decisions - right or wrong - and to complain later if necessary, or to rebuild at even greater expense in another decade or so. Anything's better than stirring out of one's com- fortable rut now. That's what county council is depending on, too. They are trusting that people will not rise up against them - on this issue or on any other. They are hoping that the ratepayers of the county where I reside will remain mute and silent and let them get on with the job of making ''tlie7!. mistakes which': is entitled to t ' And so far, the people of the county where I reside are giving county council just that right. They are so busy earning the money to pay the taxes and keep wanton wolf away from the door that they've no time to get involved and no inclination to stand up and be counted. Where do I stand on the issue? I hate like hell to. be a partner to destroying something as historically valuable for generations to come. Not one stone should be touched, I believe, no matter what the cost. Let's have something left to show of our past in the future. The Women's Institute held their January meeting on January 25 in the Council Chambers of the Town Hall. Mrs. Popp presided. Following opening exercises, the roll call was answered by "My way of reducing". Mrs. Popp thanked the mem- bers for their co-operation that made their card party a real success. Several thank you cards were read, also a letter from Miss Helen McKercher. The 4-H girls course for Spring is "Sports wear from knits". The leaders training school is to be held Feb. 5th and 6th in the Wesley-Willis Church. It was decided to donate $5 again to the Clinton Spring Fair. The donation to be a prize for the needlecraft section, The Women's Institute will again be in charge of the euchre party held in conjunction with the Winter Carnival at the Community Centre. Cookies and coffee will be supplied by the members for the usual fee. The date: Feb. 14, at 2 p.m. Mrs. E. Radford and Mrs. C. Nelson gave a report on Sum- Brucefield VY .arc4 p19p,sed t9 ,raporc that ;IYfeEkeat,, e3"1' tho Li Plimeef V" Mr, Wesle"; team, 'Huntsville spent a few days with his mother and aunt, Miss Mary E. Swan. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Allan and family visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Elliott London. Mr. Duncan Aikenhead Seaforth formely of Brucefield celebrated his 93 Birthday. He was visited by his relatives from Brucefield and London. Miss M.E. Swan is a patient in University Hospital London having undergone surgery. The I.O.O.F, of Brucefield and Varna held their annual fowl dinner on Thursday Evening. Wives and friends were their guests. mary day on Ontario Fruits and Mrs, Nelson read a well composed poem summing up all points of this course. Mrs. Alice Lawson gave the motto, "If you believe all you hear, you will eat all you see." She read two poems that very well described this motto. "Be Silent and Self Denial." The topic for this meeting, delt with Family and Consumer affairs. Miss Catherine Hunt spoke to the Institute. Her topic "Care symbols for Canadian Tex- tiles." As of Dec. 1172, it became law that all garments must have trade name, address and fibre content listed on label. Penalty for violation of this law can be as much as $10,000 and a year in jail. She went over these symbols which are red, yellow and green. Red - meaning- do not, yellow- caution, green - do. desud h Symbols - such as iron, machine wash, dry clean,' bleach, or drip dry are in- cluded. Each member received a leaflet. Leaflets on Canadian Food guide, Cooking of Rutabagas were also distributed. It being Robbie Burns birth- day, Miss Sylvia Wilson enter- tained with several Scottish dances which were much en- joyed. Barbara Elliott and Sandra Good who have just received Provincial honors in 4-1-I work were presented with a gift from the Women's Institute. Both girls thanked the Institute and spoke a few words on how 4 -Fl work has been a benefit to' them, The meeting closed with "God Save the Queen" and lunch was served and a social half hour followed. Brucefield The 1973 annual meeting of Brucefield United Church was held on Sunday evening in the Church hall. Rev. Paul Pack- Mari opened the meeting with prayer. In the absence of Mr, Mel Graham, Mrs, Edith Swan ac- ted as secretary, Reports for the year were given by different organizations, including Mr. Allan Hill for The Stewards; Robert Fotheringham, for the Building Committee; Ross Scoll, for Trustees; Mrs. ,lean Henderson, U.C.W.; Mrs. M. Broadfoot, Choir; Mr, Elgin Thomson, Session; Mrs, Wm. Scoll, Memorial Committee; Mrs, Berry, Flower Fund; Rev. Packman, other inactive organizations. Mrs. Jean Adams, and Mr. W. Jackson were re-elected on the Steward Board. Mrs. A. Paterson, who ' retired, was replaced by Mrs. Y, Aldwinkle, Mr, X.K, Cornish and Mr. Mel Graham were re-elected, as auditors for 1973. A lively discussion followed on the use of the Church Hall. The decision was left over to The Session. The meeting closed with prayer by Rev. Packman, Refreshments served by the Ladies, PERSONALS Mrs. Stanley Rumble, Toronto, visited recently with her aunt Mrs. J.W. McBeath. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Hargreaves are vacationing in Florida for two weeks. The sympathy of the com- munity is extended to Mrs. Ross Chapman and family in the loss of her husband and father. Mr. B.O'Rourke who under- went surgery in London Hospital has returned home. Brucefield I.O.O.F held their first card party on Friday with a large crowd attending. You've got to oe good to get in, ei were