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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1977-11-24, Page 2PAGE 2--CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1977 Reading of the misfortunes which affect the lives of others, like the young couple in Snowdon , Acres whose home was hit by lightning, - there's a quotation of Socrates which bears repeating: "If all our misfortunes were laid in one common heap, whence everyone must take an equal portion, most people would be contented to take their own and depart." +++ We are pleased this week to extend birthday greetings to Mrs. Harry Bartliff, Huron Street, who will be celebrating her 96th birthday on Sunday, November 27, 1977. As the senior member of a well-known Clinton family she can look back on many years during which the Bartliff name has been synonymous with Clinton. +++ Visitors last Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Brown and baby Joanne of Kitchener, were Mr. and Mrs. Milton Wiltse of Huronview, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Merrill of Bayfield, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Cantelon of RR 3, Seaforth and Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Elliott and Don of Clinton. +++ 70'ria4.74c Mrs. Mae McLeod returned home after spending two weeks with her daughter, Roberta and family in Owen Sound. Also while there she visited with Mr. and Mrs. John Murray. Visiting over the weekend with Mr. and, Mrs. William McLeod, Ontario Street were the latter's sister, Roberta and family of Owen Sound. +++ Probably most of our readers already know that some of the old wives' tales regarding the Poinsettia Plant are fallacies. This past week we received a bulletin prepared jointly by Flowers Canada and the Society of American Florists entitled, "A Clean Bill of Health for the Poinsettia Plant." In part it reads: "The Society of American Florists, collaborated with the Ohio State University on an poinsettia research project. The objective was to deter- mine whether there is any foundation to the allegation that the poinsettia is a poisonous plant. The study established that the rat, when given unusually high doses of the poinsettia, shows no mortality, no symptoms of toxicity, and no changes in dietary intake or general • '� it o \,/ AO 4' rIC 4 q' : ' 4 or ._t i , `t $_ 4ok •/e Vit= go o\ ztp 4e 74C rt4 14 `to 44. l� NiAr November 22 t November 24 November 24 November 25 TIc WISHES A HAPPY BIRTHDAY To' Davitt Doherty Sandy Merner Clinton Clinton kt° Jennifer Harris Clinton 04 Jt� ih Shawn McClinchey Clinton On To Join just come into the News -Record office, 53 Albert St. Clinton or phone•'482-3443 and have your name entered in the Birthday Book and get your FREE button. it/ �O1 • 't' . �• rtr . `I/ ,t/ .t, l�/ ikto- �ti ifs •rn 4r qo dI �C �o .4r �• *nom sly 7� 1 /j\ CHILDREN'S CORNER LITTLE PEOPLE'S PUZZLE I...7 -DOWN 2,DOwN j 18-AcPoss) ri -ACROSS 3 -DOWN 6-DOwN WSW 6 -ACROSS 5 -DOWN 4rnw 4 -ACROSS 7 -DOWN I Aif 1 >11:IVHS .0 '1IVN 'd1A1V1D 9 'N3H MObEIV L 'HYJIO 9'1OOdS 'S 'NJd l--UMoa 0OUVONt0.1 '9 b '1I;)N3d l—SSOJDV 'Sd�MSN PUZZLE Fill In blanks with Christmas -time words. Under B - Comes on packages Under I - Hangs from roof Under N a Another name for Christmas Under G • Packages under tree. Under O - What you do with parcels B 1 N G 0 Answer next week Answer to last Weeks' Mix-ups Out, sink, nail, wheels Spills -._. behavior pattern. Consumer and Corporate Affairs, Canada, issues a leaflet on questionable plants titled, "Think Safety - These Lovely Poisonous Plants" - and the list includes a number of plants that can cause a series of ailments from skin irritation to poisoning of the system.•` The poinsettia has been removed from the publication. National radio - TV and press authority, Mr. John Bradshaw dispelled the myth by publicly eating poinsettia leaves at a press reception." So the traditional Christ- mas plant has been re- instated and we can all enjoy these lovely blooms minus the taboos . In case anyone has followed me this far - here's one final note of interest. The poin- settia derives its name from Joel R. Poinsett, American Ambassador to Mexico in 1851. He introduced the plant to the United States so that Americans could enjoy its colorful loveliness. +++ Thursday, December 22 will be the date of our Christmas Issue. In that paper we would like to make Town Talk a little different - if you, our readers, will co-operate. Between now and Monday, December 19 please send in your con- tribution in approximately 150 words (a few more or less) telling of a particular Christmas or 'New Years which stands out for you. Perhaps you were visiting away from home somewhere, maybe it was a Christmas you were serving with the Armed Forces during the war or afterwards, or even a hospital -stay Christmas. If you were just at home -• but remember something special - put it down no paper and send it in. What was Clinton 'like on by -gone Christmases? Please let us kntow. If you do not wish to have your name appear with your contribution just say so - but in any case let us have your "Remembering Christmas". Just address it to Town Talk Christmas, Clinton News - Record, or drop it in at the office. Thanks ahead of time - an.d. please don't forget. New MOH named Dr. R. M. Aldis, a native of London, Ontario and former head of the Huron County Health Unit, has been named to succeed Dr. B.T. Dale as the Medical Officer of Health and Director of the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Health Unit. Dr. Aldis was in general practice in Milverton and received his diploma in public health from the University of Toronto. Following this, he was medical officer of health and director of the Huron 'County Health Unit from 1950 to 1966 and medical officer of health and director of the Perth County Health Unit 1966-67. The Palmerston Observer notes that Dr. Aldis is married, his wife Mary is a graduate in nursing from Toronto Western Hospital, Gerry Wien of Clinton, left receives his gift certificate of $200 as 'the winner of the first draw of the Clinton Business Association's Christmas contest. Gary Haist, advertising director of the News -Record made the presentation, (News -Record photo) Stuck in the middle by Shelley McPhee theres a bunch of grade 12 students out in Galgery who think grarnmer is dumb and that no body really kneeds it becuz life is more important than noing how to spel and talking is more important than noing how to write a good letter to some one to get a job. And lots of employers are biased becuz they look at the kids writing to see weather they should give him a job and the kids think this method of applying for a job is outdated and from another generation. This is probably how future generations would write if grammar were omitted from the education system. Maybe I'nmr slightly outdated too, (she's only 21) but as far as I'm concerned, one can't have control over the English language if he or she doesn't know the rules behind it. With these rules, even the simplest ones, like knowing how to construct a sentence, proper punctuation and pronunciation, the mind can gather thoughts, phrase them properly and verbally communicate to someone's intelligence and comprehension. As for sending written applications for jobs, I must disagree with the students'. views that it is biased and outdated. Having the ability to write'a decent letter is probably one of the fevi ways you are•n•oticed by an employer since personal interviews are often inconvenient. The ability to correctly write a letter usually shows the employer a few characteristics of his applicant, how conscientious he is and how well educated and intelligent he may seem. he,, Based on those initial qualities, the employer will then call for a personal interview to make his final decision. Many of the students felt that the employer based his final choice on good grammar even though it would be rarely used on the job. However I don't know of many Mobs, other than construction workers and factory em- ployees, where some writing isn't done every day. Whether it be filling out inventory sheets, payrolls, daily reports, prescriptions or stenography, some knowledge of grammar is necessary in each instance. Where would we be without grammar? I may lose my job because sooner or later everyone would forget how to read a newspaper. Games people would lose money because there would be no more Scrabble or crossword puzzles and poetry would die since no one would be able to understand or analyze the phrasing of words. These are only a few obvious examples of the im- portance of grammar, butniost importantly it is part of our language, its understanding and comprehension. I know without knowing the grammar of my language, English, I probably wouldn't be able to understand it much better than I do French. Although I know how to speak some French and know the meaning of the words, I don't know much about the grammar of the language. So when I begin to ramble in French I really don't know what I ani saying at all. Christmas Season At PIET'S PLACE � OFFERS YOU A Special on Row 1000 watt Blow Dryers. Reg. $38.95 Now $34.95 • We also have GIFT CERTIFICATES or hair services or retail merchandise. (Full line of Redken) Christmas appointments being taken "• i now - book early! The Salon That Believes In Quality Not Quantity Stop signs broken off Three stop signs at North and Dunlop Streets, North and Mary Streets and King and Dunlop Streets were found broken off by police on Saturday, November 19. The Town Foreman was notified _sof this and also of the bundle of papers that were thrown all over town from the same vehicle. Clinton was full of police last Wednesday when Chief Lloyd Westlake hosted some 40 other chiefs of police at the Clinton Legion Hall. The chiefs, who came from as far away as Windsor, were all members of the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police, Zone 6 and they met in Clinton for a meal and discussion, Some of the things that they decided on at their meeting included the endorsement of a petition from Gollingwood recommending the return of capital punishment. The petitions was brought together following the death of a Collingwood police officer. The chiefs also discussed the present, program where police departments pay to have officers sent to school. The group generally agreed that they would rather see the officers pay their own way through school with the aid of government loans and education grants. "It's hard on a municipality to pay for this," Chief Westlake noted. He continued to say that the problem wasn't as great in Clinton as it is in larger forces where officers are attending courses regularly throughout the year. Such courses include color photography, fraud and criminal investigation, identification, traffic supervision and a number of others that run up to four weeks. Your Voice in Clinton and Area since 1865 CLINTON NEWS -RECORD BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY OPTOMETRY JOHN LONGSTAFF OPTOMETRIST Seaforth 527-1240 Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00-5:30 Wednesday, Saturday 9:00-12:00 Clinton 482-7010 Monday 9:00 - 5:30 BY APPOINTMENT R.W. BELL OPTOMETRIST The Square, GODERICH 524-7661 NORM WHITING LICENSED AUCTIONEER 8 APPRAISER Prompt; Courteous, Efficient ANY TYPE, ANY SIZE, ANYWHERE We give complete sale service PROFIT BY EXPERIENCE Phone Collect 235-1964 EXETER DIESEL Pumps and injectors Repaired For all Popular Makes Huron Fuel injection Equipment Bayfield Rd. Clinton 482-7971 Durst, Vodden & Bender CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS 37 West Street Goderich, Ontario 524-2011 INSURANCE GAISER - KNEALE INSURANCE AGENCY INC. Insurance -Real Estate Investments Formerly K.W. COLQUHOUN LTD.. Phone Office 482-9747 Len Theedom 482.7994 Hal Hartley 482-3693 C. Buruma 482-3287 JOHN WISE GENERAL INSURANCE — GUARANTEED INVESTMENTS Clinton Office: 482-9644 Res: 482-7265 BRYAN LAVIS INSURANCE General and Life Office: 10 King S. 482-9310 Residence: 308 High St: 482.7747 ALUMINUM PRODUCTS JERVIS ALUMINUM Sales and Service of Aluminum. Doors, Windows, and screens. Ornamental Railing and Signs. Glass cut to size. 84 ALBERT ST., CLINTON 482-9390 , TRI TOWN BOOKKEEPING SERVICE Complete Business Service - quarterly, half -yearly, yearly. Also Farm and Individual Ser- vice. LAWRENCE BEANE Brucefield Phone 482-9260 Available year round REPAIR SERVICE TV & Appliance REPAIR • All Makes • Speedy Service • In-home repairs Jim Broadfoot 482-7032 Lloyd Garland FURNITURE REFINISHING AND UPHOLSTERY Corner 5th Avenue and Halifax St., Vanastra Phone 482-9576 ecoratinc ±cl 33 Huron St., Clinton Box 337, Clinton NOM 1LO 482-9542 529-7939 Paints, Stains, Min Wax products, Wall coverings, Draperies, Floor Sanding, Texturing Interior & Exterior Contracting FREE ESTIMATES • YAMAHA We believe we have the finest selection of MOTORCYCLES in the area. We GUARANTEE our SERVICE AFTER SALE! COUniNITRY NER STORES MT. CARMEL 237-3456 OPEN 10 - 10 MON. - SAT. NOON - 6 SUNDAY I APACT I by Scotty Hamilton Mail your problems to "Im- pact" c -o this paper. All letters' will be answered provided a stamped addressed envelope is enclosed. Some of general interest will be published. Let- ters must be signed but we will NOT reveal yourfdentlty. FRED J. HUDIE LIMITED HOME & BUILDING CENTRE LUMBER ' BLDG. HDW. • PAINT WALLPAPER CARPETS LIGHTING 482-3441 230 BAYFIELD RD. CLINTON The Ministry of Consumers and Commercial Relations recently issued a new booklet covering many aspects about purchasing an automobile. The booklet is entitled, "Buying a Car, Including Tips on Rust Inhibition." Copies are available FREE of charge by writing: Ontario Con- sumer, Queen's Park, Toronto M4Y 1Y7. The first section of the booklet contains guides the consumer should follow when buying a car. Up-to-date in- formation on checking for liens or security interests on cars through the personal property security registration system is included, Section two explains what rust inhibition is, why it is necessary and how to get the best deal for your dollar Also included is material on the new rust protection warranty plan, 404`" To HIGHWAY 4 South Edae CLINTON HAUGH TIRE AND MUFFLER SUPPLY LTD. IF BUSY 482-3752— 482-9796 "I've always heard that it is risky buying a car privately— what exactly should I watch out for?" Unlike the registered dealer, a person making a private sale has neither a lice ice to lose or a business reputation to protect, Car buyers should therefore he especially careful when contemplating a private purchase, In some cases, the private seller may be posing as a "front" for a dealer who doesn't want to he responsible for selling the car. To guard against this, check the automobile's registration with the Ontario Ministry of Transportation and Com- munications, Vehicles Branch, fourth floor, Ferguson Block, Queen's Park, Toronto, M7A '.A2. This will provide the identity of the previous owner, The fee for this service is $3.00. A phone call to the previous owner may assist you in assessing condition and mileage. T. Pryde VcZn District Representative Don Denomme 75 HAMILTON GODERICH MONUMENTS - MARKERS LETTERING 524- 2373 OR 6621 -_ appointments - anytime "How do I ensure that there are , no financial en- cumbrances against the car I intend to purchase?" If you want to avoid waking up to the sound of a tow truck hitching , up to your recent purchase, check for liens or security interests on The car before buying. A garage may hold a lien against the car for unpaid repairs or the seller may not even be the legal owner, Refuse to buy if the vendor will not provide a signed statement that guarantees there are no liens against the car. If the car is new and you are buying from a recognized car dealer, you probably don't have to worry too much, provided you have the written guarantee and are confident y :a dealer will honour the guarantee, Bali & Mutch • LTD. 0•01111 HOME FURNISHINGS FLOOR COVERINGS CARPETING 11 HOME FURNISHINGS 71 ALBERT ST. 482.9505 • 4 ••M r