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Clinton News-Record, 1974-02-21, Page 1Just like summertime A breath of summertime swept through the CHSS gymn las! Wednesday night as the latest in swim wear was Modeled at a fashion ahem/ sponsored by the Clinton Hospital Auxiliary. The ladies had a sellout crowd for the show put on by the Victorian inn of Stratford. (News-Record, photo) Celebrate anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Pickett of Clinton celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary last Monday when about 20 friends and relatives had a reception at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital in Goderich where Mrs. Pickett is confined. The couple were married in St. Paul's Anglican Church in Clinton. (staff photo) Couple married 60 years Weeklg whiners Huron County Weeklies again brought home numerous swards from the Ontario) WiHtiti Newspapers AssoCiatiOn convention rant weekend In TOronto, Th. Siaforth Huron tx. positor, the Exeter' Times-Advocate and the Clinton News-RetOrd were *Ward Winners. Hers HOwi-NcOrd editor Mimes Fitzgerald, tilt, and general manager J. Howard Mkek• right, Accept two of their awards from i9T3 OWNA president Mai Morrison of HaPentre. (NeWit.Reciard photo) Thursday, February 21, 1974 109th Year No. 8 Snow 5" Snow 2" Weather 1974 140 (4) FEBRUARY 1973 Mf 1,0 12 32 13 20 -2 13 34 14 29 2 14 20 2 33 14 15 19 -8 31 11 16 29 8 11 .2 • 17 30 9 16 -. -6 18 30 7 g& Clinton, Ontoirk! 20 Cents For this .year Tuckersmith holds Township tax rate At the first administrative committee meeting of the Clinton Centennial Band held last Friday night, the foundations were raid for''' a ,sound financial' future,, to ensure 'that the band 'is established 'as a permanent part of the community, accor- ding to a committee spokesman. In order to budget for minimum debt, it was decided to raise band Membership fees from the previous $1.50—$2 range per member per week with a maximum of $3 per family, to $2.50 per week per child across the board. There is a provision for assistance` to a large family membership where the financial burden would be too great. •Help for the purchase of band uniforms' and music will be sought 'from the Clinton Council and service organizations. At this time, all instruments will be ren- ted until funds are available to purchase basic instruments, with additional in- strument rentals as the membership fluc- tuates. Fund raising activities already planned include a series of movies for public showing and a Skate-a-thon to be held on March 16 at the Clinton Arena. The band has made block bookings in the interest of further musical education and will play on March 9 at •the Spring Pops Concert in Goderich. Transportation is being donated by Joe Murphy of Clinton. The committee passed a' vote 'of public appreciation of Rev. Dwight Strain's un- doubted academic skills in musical instruc- tion and his efforts during the band's for- mation. A coming event which should interest local musical lovers will be the appearance in Clinton in the near future of. the , Salvation Army Citadel Band from Lon- By J.F. After winning a few awards on the weekend at the OWNA convention, we have come back down to earth, with a loud thud. First of all, a story in last week's paper in the court news was wrong. Myron Eveneshen of Seaforth not 'Bradley Eveneshen Was eonvicted of obstructing a police officer. * *** In another story on the inquest here in Clinton a paragraph was wrong because of a "not" that wasn't there. It should have read: "Prof Hays said that the same material cannot protect against both," (types of, injuries). Que sera! Jabez Bands of Clinton, who is the Town's official historian, and who writes a column every week for this paper, is looking for old pictures of any type or description of past days in the town, If you have any or know where some might be ob- tained, Jabez would be glad to borrow them for a short time and promises to take good care of them, You may contact him by either phoning him at 4826684 or through the mail at 120 Wellington Street, Clinton. don, who will play in a concert with the Clinton Band. The Clinton band, which consists •of,56 children whose average age is 13 years, is- looking for more support from the com- munity so they can be ready for next year's celebrations. A story which appeared recently in the News—Record concerning the new Clinton taxi by-law has several incorrect statements in it and as a result it has caused a great deal of confusion among taxi users in the area as to fare costs. Here is a direct except from the by-law as it pertains to fares: "The following fares may be charged by a properly licensed operator of a taxi cab operating within the limits of the Town of Clinton, or within a three mile radius therefrom: "(a) Flat rate fare for no more two passengers from a point of pick-up within the town of Clinton to a destination within the Town of Clinton, not more than $1,00. "(b) Flat rate for three or more passengers from a point of pick-up within the Town of Clinton to a destination within the Town of Clinton, not more than $1.25. "(c) Flat rate fare for not more than four passengers from a point of pick-up within the Town of Clinton to• a destination within the Town of Clinton between the hours of 12 p.m. and 6 a.m. each day, not more than $2.00. "(d) Flat rate fare for a trip from a point Huron County' weekly newspapers con. tinued to live up to their good names and several brought home awards from the On- tario Weekly Newspapers Association's convention held in Toronto last week. The awards are presented every 'year to newspapers judged by the association to be good papers, Their are several classes, ac- cording to a paper's circulation. The Huron Expositor of Seaforth received the award for the best editorial page in the 2,001 to 3,000 class. The Clin- ton News-Record was named third best all- around paper in the same class and took home the trophies for the best sports page and the best women's page,- The Exeter Times—Advocate won a large handful of trophies as they Were named the third best newspaper in the cir- culation class of 4,501 to 6,500. They also received trophies for best sports page and best display advertising in their class, The Exteter T--A was also a big winner in the over-all competitions as they were judged to have the best Special edition of 1073 for their huge Centennial Edition, For their efforts, they received the Metro Services Award. Both editor Jarnes Fitzgerald and General Manager J. Howard. Aitken of the News---Ftecord attended the convention, which was held at the plush Hyatt Regency SY INIMA OKE • Tuckersmith TownShip Council will hold its mill rate at 20 mills for 1974, the same as last year for farm and residential. The commercial rate will be down one mill to 24 mills because of the per capita ,grant and the amount of the commercial assessment, The total levy will raise $92,273.52 compared to the total taxes last year amounting to $92,056.22.. Total assessment in the township if $4,536,100. Clerk James McIntosh said the township residents will not know the total amount of tax , they will have to pay until Huron , County Council and the school boards have set their rates. Among the expenditures council will have to make this year are $21,500 for general government, $9,500 for fire protec- tion, $4,500 for street lighting, $163,000 I'M. roadways and $21,500 for drainage (tile), $6,300 for garbage collection and disposal, $32,000 for waterworks and $32,000 for for sanitary, system. ' Mr. McIntosh was instructed to prepare Hullett Township Council last week gave their approval to a motion to have the On- tario ministry of transportation and com- There is still some room for new mem: berg_ but time is getting short and if any child wants to be in the band, they should teg ter' t the Olin 001,:rielsttk, Monday night at 7' p.m, Any parent who is interested can see the band , practise any Monday, Tuesday or Thursday at the Public School. • within the Town of Clinton to a point out- side the Town of Clinton, and within the radius of three miles therefrom, including Vanastra, not' more than $1.50. "(e) Rate for waiting time, not more than $3 per hour." Board plans meeting on Myth sewage row E. Cayley Hill, chairman of the Huron County Board of Education reported Mon- day, that a meeting is planned for Friday with Dr, G.F. Mills, Medieal Officer of Health for Huron, other members of his staff, school board architect consultant, and other personnel, to discuss the problems of sewage disposal at the Blyth Public School. ' D.J. Cochrane said filet unfortunately, part of a statement mad 4 by him last week has been misinterpreted as an attempt to discredit the competence of the Medical Of- ficer of Health for Huron County, He said this was not the intent of the statement and any embarrassment or, in- convenience caused to Dr. Mills anch his staff is sincerely regretted. Hotel in Toronto. Howard Kennedy of the Durham Chronicle was elected president for 1974. Bob Shrier of the Goderich Signal.—Star is a director for two more years. Huron County to host 1978 plowing match The Ontario Plowmen's Association has announced that Huron County will host the 1978 International Plowing Match. The announcetnent made Tuesday at the 64th annual convention of the Ontario association in Toronto also stated that Kent County will be 1919 host. Elgin' and Oiford counties had announ- ced earlier they wanted to host the 1978 competition. The association advances a host county $2,000 the year before and $3,000 the year of the match to Over basic expenses, This is repaid out of gate receipts. The association also guarantees expenses to the local committee and works out a budget with its members. A record 600 persona attended Tuesday's Meeting. a by-law to license dogs in the township , and later will advertise fpr a dog control officer to enforce the by-law. Residents at Vanastra are complaining about the num- ber of dogs in the complex. Only nine dogs have been reported but a survey estimates there are over 70 dogs located at Vanastra. To satisfy the Huron County board of education that all bridges in the township are safe for school buses to use, the town- ship asked the ministry of transportation and communication to check the bridges. However, the ministry handed it' back to the township to hire an engineer to check- out the bridges located at: McLean Bridge, sideroad 20 and 21 HRS, between con- cessions 2 and 3; Crich Bridge, sideroad 30 and 31, HRS, between Concessions 1 and 2; Roaming Road Bridge at Lot 22 on con- cession 4 and 5 HRS; 10th concession bridge at Lot 1 between concessions 10 and 11; 12th concession bridge between con- cessions 12 and 13, HRS, at Lot 6; and Plumb's Bridge, between concessions 11 and 12, HRS, at Lot 11. muniCation carry out a survey of traffic control signs on the boundary between Hullett and McKillop Township. Council also heard from Charles Crawford of Blyth who told them about a proposed swimming pool and the possibilities of the township sharing in the costs and maintenance of it. The council received reports on the Medd, Kennedy, Mann and Beane Drains and set March 4th as the court of revision. Council approved a construction overrun by George • Radford Construction and Donald Hunki4IM Concession, 13 and 14, sideroad 5 and 6, subject to ministry of transportation and communication ap- proval. Hullett decided to call tenders for warble fly powder and a sprayer and an inspector. Tenders close on March 2, They are also putting out tenders for 17,000 cubic yards of 518" gravel for the township roads. The Huron Central Agricultural Society were given a $100 grant, while the Huron Plowman's Association received $50 and the Salvation Army received $25, They also paid $20 for the registration to the Drainage school in Guelph. Council appointed R,N. Alexander as a member of the Londesboro Hall board to succeed Mr. P. Gibbings. Building permits were approved -for: Clayton Riley, house; Fred Buchanan, addition to house; Clin- ton District Christian School, addition to school; Dick Westerhout, barn; Milton Dale, mobile home. Accounts ordered paid were general, $2,499.79; roads $4,023.89 and drains, $3,409.30, The township hopes to replace the bridge on the 10th concession this year. The preliminary engineer's work was done previously on this bridge. Tenders are to be called for the Charters, DeJong, Jackson and Rehorst Drains, to be ready for March 19 meeting. Approval was A Clinton couple, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Pickett celebrated their 60th Wedding An- niversary on Monday February 18 with a small gathering of relatives and friends. The reception was held at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital where Mrs. Pickett, who is 78, has been confined since last fall. Mr. Pickett, who is 87, has been a patient at Clinton Public Hospital for the last four years. The couple were married in St. Paul's Anglican Church in Clinton on February 18, 1914. She is the former Anna May Colclough, a daughter of the late Annie and Joseph Colclough. He is the son of the late Emily and John Pickett, The, late Rev. Arnold Potts officiated at the ceremony 60 years ago. The couple's bridesmaid, Mrs. Orpha McMichael, (the former Orpha Pickett) was present at the reception, given for an application for a tile drainage loan for $3,700. Approval was given for building permits to Robert VanDenNeucker for addition to barn; Elmer Larone, Harpurhey, for ad- dition to house; and to Howard James, Ed- mondville, for a new house. Following their marriage, the couple far- med and raised a family in Goderich Township until 1944 when they moved to Clinton. Mr. Pickett continued to work in construction work in town until he was 70. They received many tributes and best wishes from friends and relatives, in- cluding telegrams from Huron MP Bob McKinley, Federal Conservative leader. Robert Stanfield and Queen Elizabeth II. Guests were present from Clinton, Goderich, Varna, Bayfield, London and Goderich Township. , The Picketts recently became great- great-grandparents. They have four daughters, Mrs. Jim (Madeline) Murray of Varna, Mrs. Allister (Olive) Murray of Varna, Mrs. Donna Hundt of Goderich and Mrs. Jack (Norma) Shanahan of London. They also have 11 grandchildren 27 great- grandchildren and now a great-great- grandchild. Centennial Band really blowier By-law story was incorrect Area papers winners Hullett council agrees to have boundary road -signs surveyed