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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1973-11-29, Page 1Joe Phelan, of R.R. 2 Blyth, a member of the Blyth 4-H Dairy Calf Club won the Robert McKinley Citizenship Trophy at Achievement night last Friday in Clinton as the 4-H member in Huron County who was not only deemed outstanding in 4- H work in the County, but also took an active part in home and community projects. Joe also won the Blatchford Feeds Ltd. Trophy for having the top score in the Judging Competition. Here he receives one of his awards from Huron MP Bob McKinley (News-Record photo) Clinton, Ontario 20 Cents Clinton News-Record Weather 1973 • HI LO NOVEMBER 1972 HI 10 20 42 32 39 24 21 54 36 21 33 22 53 39 29 20 23' 51 35 33 24 24 57 31 36 29 25 58 30 35 30 26 38 34, 35 32 Thursday, November 29, 1973, 108 Year - No. 48 1.38,Rain 3" Snow Bayfield Senior Citizens get Horizon money The Clinton Sales Barn was packed to the rafters for two shows last weekend as the Passe Muraille Theatre Group presented their new play "Them Donnollys". More than 600 persons took in the two shows and found the play well executed and excellently staged. The play has been sold out wherever it has played, and local residents will have another chance to see it in the Stratford Theatre :-.n November 30, December 2 and 3. (News-Record photo) Separate school tecte ers all to resign on 'rid • By Jim Fitzgerald The Bayfield Senior Citizen's Club lear- ned Tuesday that they have received a $6,725 New Horizons grant from the Federal government to start a drop-in cen- tre in the Village. The Clinton Lions Club Tuesday night voted to pay $1,800 for a hydraulic lift for the wheelchair van for Huronview. The van will be used to transport - residents of the home who are confined to wheelchairs, The Huronview Ladies Auxiliary raised the $4,660 cost of the van Clair Merner, president of the Club, said Tuesday night that the money will be used to update the wood heating system in the old Town Hall in the Village, enabling the Village's senior citizens to have a place to play cards, shuffleboard and make crafts. by getting donations from various service clubs and groups throughout the county. Delivery of the van has been delayed by a strike at the Chrysler plant that manufactures them, so it is unlikely the van will be available before Christmas. "We're going to use this money as well to put in inside toilets," Mr. Merner said. The 45 member club also hopes to install a floor shuffleboard and buy a piano and a sewing machine, but Mr. Merner said he didn't know how far the money would go. The New Horizons program was set up last year by the Federal government and is run by the department of health and welfare. The program gives specific aid to senior citizens groups and each project must be planned and carried out by a group of ten or more senior citizens who take responsibility for the project. Mr. Merner said that the group had been given permission to use the old town hall by the Bayfield Council and he said they would not interfere with the Bayfield Bluebird Society who received a similar grant of $5,000 last October to build Bluebird boxes. The Bluebird Society will use the basement of the building and the senior citizens will use the main floor. Another grant was awarded to the Brussels Lawn Bowling Club to help establish a lawn bowling club for senior citizens in that area. Lions back Huronview van Fire levels chicken ba n Blyth youth tops award winners at 4-H night BY MURIEL TROTT A 19.-year old R.R. 2 Blyth youth who .has excelled himself in agricultural ac- tivities this past year, was named the All- Round 4-H member at the Huron County's 26th annual 4-H Achievement Night. Joseph Phelan, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Phelan, was presented with the R. McKinley Citizenship Trophy at the awards night in Clinton Friday night by Huron MP Bob McKinley. The award is granted annually for outstanding par- ticipation in 4-H, home and community ac- tivities. A graduate from the Ridgetown College of Agricultural Technology last spring, Joe earlier this month was a delegate at the National 4H Conference in Toronto - an award considered to be one of the highest ranted any 4H member. For the second bnsecutive year, he picked up at chievement night, an award for holding he highest score in judging competition. At the Central Huron Secondary School, he impressive climax to the year's 4H Yogram, which was organized and directed y Len MacGregor, extension assistant for e Ministry's office in the county, saw embers from 28 clubs pick up more than 1,000 in cash prizes, certificates, crests, laques and pins. This year there were 412 embers enrolled, - an increase of 42 over at of 1972, and once again a high record f completion - 89 per cent, was achieved. he county is rated as one of the top in the rovince in its 4H program - with both embership, and participation. Mr. MacGregor, who co-ordinated the ogram with the assistance of 68 volun- er leaders, said that while competition iver realignment artially funded The Honourable Leo Bernier, Minister of tural Resources and Jack Riddell, .P.P. for Huron, announce the approval a provincial grant in the amount of ,400 to the Ausable-Bayfield Conser- tion Authority for realignment of a por- n of the Bayfield River at Clinton. The existing channel has sharp bends d constrictions causing obstruction by ating debris and ice. The proposed alignment of the channel will reduce the )tential flood and erosion damage in the ea of the town's pollution control plant. The Town of Clinton has been signated as benefiting and will be levied e Authority's share of the cost. still plays an important part with the mem- bers, more emphasis is gradually being placed on individual participation. Donald Dodds R.R. 1, Seaforth past president of the county's 4H Club Leaders' Association, in welcoming the crowd of 1,000 persons who attended, said that the "4-H-ers" are contributing to a high stan- dard by continually attempting to improve themselves. Greetings from the Huron County board of education came from its vice-chairman, Wilfred Shortreed, Walton. Guest speaker was Ken Knox, assistant supervisor, Youth Extension, Ontario ministry of agriculture and food, Toronto. • Assisting Mr. Donald S. Pullen, agricultural representative and Mr. MacGregor with the presentation of awards were Bill Broadworth and Mike Miller, associate agricultural represen- tatives and Sam Bradshaw, engineering 'assistant, all from the Huron County branch office of the ministry. For having achieved the highest 4H score in the county, that of 962 out of a possible 1000. Jim Nivins, R.R. 3, Auburn, won the C.S. MacNaughton trophy. He received, as well, the Sandy Kolkman trophy for the all-round 4H member in the Dungannon 4H Calf Club, and the Vincent Farm Equipment trophy for holding the highest score .in-tia 4H Tractor club. Karen Tyndall, R.R. 4 Clinton won the J.A. Anstett award for the highest score in 4H beef clubs, and the Huron Hereford Association award for the highest score ex- cluding scores on Hereford cattle. Karen's The Clinton Community Credit Union members last Thursday night voted to give an eight percent divident to its members, the highest ever paid by the Credit Union in its 26 year history, The $236,543 to be paid in dividends is part of the nearly $240,000 profit the Credit Union showed this year, which ended September 30, 1973. The meeting was told by president Hec- tor Kingswell and director Antoine Garon that the Clinton Credit Union's total assets this year passed the $6 million mark and that membership was now over 4,442. The Clinton Credit Union started out in 1952 with 124 members and $8,176 in assets. The credit committee reported that they had approved mortgage, personal and Canada Student Loans worth $3,388,373.13 this year bringing the total loaned to date to just over $20,000,000. Loan officer Don Jefferson reported that $392,000 was loaned out without having to go through the credit committee. The average size of the loan, he reported, was $841, up from $662 of 1972. The members also learned at the meeting that member's shares had jumped 18 percent this year, member's denosits sister, Susan Tyndall, captured the Huron Milk Committee award for the top score in dairy judging. Other special awards: Brian Lobb, R.R. 2 Clinton, the Victoria and Grey Trust Co. award as the champion 4H swine showman; John Kinsman, R.R. 2 Kippen, the Old Mill award, for the highest score in the sheep clubs; Sandy BroadfOot, R.R. 1 Brucefield, the Russell Bolton trophy for his championship corn exhibit; Three North Huron 4H Trailblazer trophies all donated by Philip Malcolm, Varna, went to Cathy Malcolm, Varna, (his daughter), as the top horse showman in the North Huron 4H Horse Club; to Eddie Franken, R.R. 2 Auburn, as the top pony showman and to Brian Fidom, R.R. 1 Belgrave, as the top colt showman; 4H award certificates for the completion of 24 projects also went to Dwight Etherington, R.R. 1 Hensel! and Jim Fairies, R.R. 1 Gorrie (75% minimum stan- ding). 4H Club Leaders certificates for volun- teer service were presented to Maurice Love, R.R. 3 Exeter, (10 years) and Bob McNaughton, R.R. 3 Kippen (five years). Taking the top position in the various clubs with marks achieved were: Bayfield 41-1 Calf Club; Paul Gibbings, R.R. 1 Clinton, 903 out of possible 1000 points; Brian Trewartha, R.R. 4 Clinton, 877; Jerry Brand, R.R. 3 Clinton, 875; were up 28 percent over last year and member's term deposits increased by 44 percent over last year. Hector Kingswell of Clinton was retur- ned as president after he was elected for a three year term on the board of directors. Thomas Edie was also returned for three '1'he Clinton Public Utilities Commission decided last week to give approval to a new sewage rate charge that will double the an- nual water and sewer rate to the average homeowner in Clinton hooked up to the Town's sewage system. The increase is necessary so that the Town can pay back the money on the debentures they have borrowed to pay for $800,000 worth of improvements to the existing system. The new rate, which becomes effective on February 1, 1974, will charge Clinton's 1,174 utility users a surcharge of 375 per cent of their monthly water bill, compared to the present 140 per cent. Only those Blyth-Belgrave 4H Beef Calf Club;, Karen Tyndall, R.R. 4 Clinton, 929; Susan Tyndall, R.R. 4 Clinton, 913; Alexander Marshall, R.R. 3 Blyth, 883; Huron County 4H Sheep Club: Douglas Miller, R.R. 1 Lucknow, 927; John Kin- smen, RR. 2 Kippen, 879; Marguerite Snell, R.R. 1 Clinton, 862; Blyth 4H Rabbit Club;. Wayne Caldwell, R.R. 3 Blyth, 920; Brian Trewartha, R.R. 4 Clinton, 896; Gary Caldwell, R.R. 3 Blyth, 894; North Huron 4H Horse Club;„ Wanda Malcolm, Varna, 883; Cathy Malcolm, Varna, 870; Ken Fidom, R.R. 1 Belgrave, 847; Tuckersmith 4H Corn Club: Brad Car- nochan R,R. 4 Seaforth, 892; Robert Eedy, R.R. 4 Walton, 874; Randy Wilson, R.R. 1 Brucefield, 874; (tied) The program included five other 4H clubs which emphasized participation in preference to competition, and thus records of ratings of members were not kept. The clubs included: the Senior 4H Dairy Management Club which saw a 88 percent completion; the Central Huron 411 Snowmobile Club, 71 per cent; the North Huron 4H Snowmobile Club, 68 per cent; South Huron 4H Snowmobile Club, 79 per- cent; and the Belmore 4H Maple Syrup Club, 89 percent. year's on the board and will remain as secretary. There are seven on the board, On the credit committee, Gerald Holmes was returned for a three year term, as was Herbert Duizer. Norman Counter was elec- ted to a two year term. There are five mem- bers on the credit committee. hooked up to the sewer system will be af- fected. PUC manager Gus Boussey said that the average Clinton householder's utility bill will raise from $48 to $99 annually. Most of the increase will cover a 20-year debenture issue of $513,900 borrowed from Central Mortgage and Housing Cor- poration. Work on the sewage plant is expected to be completed by Mid December. The PUC also decided last week not to increase the hydro rates in town, despite a 5.6 per cent increase in the cost of power from Ontario Hydro. Many rural customers aren't so lucky and will pay up to 7.5 per cent more for their hydro next January 1. Fire early Monday morning completely leveled a chicken barn on the farm of Alfred and Bert Dykstra on Highway 8, just west of the Clinton Town limits, causing an estimated $45,000 damage. The fire was discovered at 3 a.m. by Wayne Stirling of Clinton who awoke Bert Dykstra who called the Clinton Fire Depar- tment. Mr. Dykstra managed to save a tractor and manure spreader from the barn, but by BY WILMA OKE All but 10 of Huron-Perth County separate school elementary teachers will submit their resignations Friday because they feel negotiations for a 1973-74 con- tract are at an impasse, teacher spokesman Gary Birmingham said Tuesday. The main issue in the dispute is wages, he said, with the teachers seeking a 12- percent increase and the board offering 3.4 percent. Negotiations broke down Nov. 5 and teachers notified the provincial body of the Ontario English Catholic Teachers' Association it would like it to take over negotiations. the time the fire department arrived, the blaze was out of control, Mr, Dykstra said that the 150 by 40 foot, three storey barn had been emptied about 2 a.m. of about 4,500 broilers, which were the last of 18,000 broilers which had been in the barn. The barn, which was partially insured, had part of its roof torn off during a tor- nado that hit the district in 1970. Mr. Dykstra said that he and his brother Alfred would likely rebuild, The provincial body attempted to arrange a meeting with the Perth-Huron school board, but the board said it wanted to meet with local representatives, Mr. Bir- mingham said. The provincial body, which now holds the 145 resignations, says it will "pink list" the board asking teachers not to accept job offers after the other teachers have resigned. Mr. Birmingham said that under the 1972-73 agreement, 52 percent of the teachers earned between $5,600 and $7,600. "How does the board expect teachers to survive on a 3.4-percent increase taking into consideration the rising cost of living?" Credit Union gives biggest dividend ever Sewage rates to double Talent night big success BY J.F. The News-Record will be featuring from ow until the 1975 Centennial, a column ni the history of the Town of Clinton, ritten by Clinton historian Jabez Rands, he column will look at numerous hap- enings and events in Clinton's history. It ill be called "Do you remember?" *** There should be plenty of action on the ockey front this weekend in Clinton. hursday (tonight) the Junior Mustangs ngage in a battle with the Belmont Sun- ets to decide first place in the OHA estern Junior "D" League. Friday night, he Colts take on fast skating Harriston as linton tries to improve their record this ear. Both games are at the Community entre * * * We're throwing in a little plug here for ur hard working office staff who find ecember the busiest month in the year. They are asking that all merchants who re placing Christmas advertisements and 11 subscribers who are either renewing eir subscriptions or giving subscriptions, gift that lasts the whole year) to please me in early and get those chores done ght away. It will be immensely ap• eciatecl, Ontario Street United Church in Clinton was packed last Saturday night for the church's 12th annual talent night. More than 250 persons and contestants watched as adjudicators Anna and Jim Meer of Toronto, and formerly of WiVgham judged the acts. In the beginners piano class, Audrey Roorda of Clinton was first and Sally Pollard of Blyth was second. Laureen Craig of Clinton was tops in the beginners vocal class, with Debbie Henderson of Seaforth second. The Deb-U-Thons team 1 of Wingham went first in the baton and dance class, while the Deb-U-Thons team II were second. Karen Durnin of Londesboro was the best in the piano solo class, with Brian Armstrong of Brussels second and Susan Jamieson of Londesboro third, Best in the step dance class WAS Darlene Henderson of Sea forth, with second prize going to Darlene Ralph of Mitchell. In the guitar solo class, Laurie Henderson of Varna, was first with Janet Postma, also of Varna, second, Laurel Lavis of Clinton was the best in the piano class with Kenneth Pollard of Blyth second and Teresa Hicknell of Seaforth third. In the baton solo class, Laurie Thompson of Wingham took home first prize, while Carol Ann Ruetter of Wingham was second and Michelle Rintoul also of Wingham was third. Dianne Scott of Belgrave was tops in, the vocal solo with guitar and Danny Lear of Blyth was second. Donna Reid of Lon- desboro was best in the piano solo class, with Christine McNall of Blyth second, In the vocal solo group, Donna Hender- son of Seaforth was first, Ann Snell of Clinton was second and Grant Morgan of Clinton was third. Anne Liebold and Brian McClinchey of Blyth were tops in the vocal duet with guitar class. In the instrumental guitars duet or trio class, Laurie Henderson, Janet Postma and Lloyd Crich of Clinton were first and David Switzer and Mark Nicholson of Clin- ton were second. Between many of the competition classes, many other groups and individuals put on shows that gave the judges time to adjudicate the acts, The first mobile camper, on left, rolled off the Glendale Cor- poration production line at Vanastra last Thursday after- noon. All the employees at the plant, which now number over 50, posed for the event, On the right is a camper which the company produced for the first time at their Vanastra plant. Production.la Iniutswing on the mobile campers, whiph are installed on a Ford van chaiiis; but no weekly production numbers of the unit were known at presetime. (News- Record photo)