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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1977-12-08, Page 24014,0 4•04' To HIGHWAY 4 South Edae CLINTON, HAUGH TIRE AND MUFFLER SUPPLY LTD. 482-3752 IF BUSY 482-9796 PAGE 2—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1977 This is success week - no not competely - but a start. The idea of having a Town Talk, December •22 edition, "Remembering Christmas", finally got off the ground. A lady brought in her recollection. And, she was neither begged nor bribed, personally by me, - but responded to the plea from last week's column. We need more - please write yours long or short, we will print it - with or without a. signature. Allyouu readers must have a few memories which stand out of• by -gone ,Christ- mastides. + + Mrs. Frank Fingland has returned from a journey to "Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Hawaii, with Japan rating first in politeness, beauty and lack of pollution. + + + There's a correction for an item in last week's column. Lee and Chas Proctor journeyed to Hamilton to attend the Awards Ceremony at Mohawk College when their son, Bill, was the A A A rr# A A A A recipient of a s, holarship in Intlustirial Management in Technology. It was not a graduation ceremony as previously stated, .�- + Bob and Wynne Homuth returned last week from a 31 - day tour of the South Pacific, - going from San Francisco, which they termed a lovely city, to the Fiji Islands, North Island- New Zealand, Australia and Hawaii. The weather was warm from 75 to 102 with only one rainy day. They particularly lijjed New Zealand. It was very "lush" and beautiful, with green pastures everywhere for the many sheep, - which probably explains why New Zealand lamb is the, choicest. The resort areas of Fiji are just beautiful and Suva is a bustlingmodern city. However, in between, the country looks very poor and one wonders how the native people "eke out" a living. Australia is a, very dry country basically; but it does have its greener areas where they have irrigated the "Muddy Murray," thus aiding the production of beef WISHES A HAPPY BIRTHDAY W To On Nathan Burns Rhonda Wright Clinton Jason Potter Jamie Chisholm Clinton December 8 December 14 RR 3,Clinton December 14 December 14 ri To Join - just come into the News -Record office, 53 • .0 • Albert St. Clinton or phone 482-3443 and have your name entered in the Birthday Book and get your FREE button. 410" t P CHILDREN'S CORNER LITTLE PEOPLE'S PUZZLE 'V'NV i1 'wd8 9 3 >WEI '9'1.3>lOtfU 'S 'MOB 'C Z'QBOMS l—uMoQ 3381'Ol '338'61HOdtc-• 'MOWIV P'��Ilf1S L—ssoaoy :S83MSNV QUIZ Decorate The Tree 1. S— —R 2. B— —L 3. I-- —G=E 4. S—N—A 5, L—G—T 6. C—--K--E' 7. C—N—Y C--- —E Answer next week Answer to Last Week's Quiz Jingle Bells, Partridge in a Pear Tree, Rudolph, the Red Nosed Reindeer, Little Drummer Boy. and dairy cattle, and of course sheep and grain crops, although i -they're (' pthing compared to what know in this country. Australia also .grows a lot of grapes and there were many vineyards and wineries dotted about the area where they travelled. Of particular interest to them and to the people of Clinton was -a" Doherty organ bearing the inscription, "Clinton, Ontario,-'Carada." It was in an antique room behind a souvenir shop in Kauri, New Zealand and was in perfect coition and tune. Wynne -had- an opportunity to pump and play it. She intends to confer with Mr. Joe Reid of the piano factory as to its vintage because no date could be found on it. While in Melbourne, they visited Scots Church (Presbyterian) where Dr. Max Putnam is minister. Dr. Putnam is from Listowel and known locally. He was sent to. Australia by the Presbyterian Church in Canada to help there through a difficult time such as was experienced in Canada prior to 1925 when Union took place. It is a beautiful church in the heq. of Melbourne. The Homus were in telephone con- versation with Dr. Putnam but it was impossible to meet him. Truly, they describe this as a trip of a lifetime. ++.+ Christmas concerts in day schools and Sunday schools are traditions in the Canadian way of life. We probably all have memories of being either in an angel choir or having a lead part as one of the Wise Men or the Holy Family. It's one tradition that has not been scrapped in the name of "progress" - and was very much in evidence last Sunday at Wesley Willis Church when a large Christmas Concert and party was held. Mrs. Lorie Corrie was emcee for the program " which featured songs and skits by various members of the Sunday School from pre- kindergarten up. Santa stopped in to visit on one of his pre'Christmas rounds. + + + A refreshing thought from all the Christmas toy -giving propaganda being in- cessantly foisted upon us through the "boob -tube" . is 'found in the December edition of the Village Squire on page 4' B. Entitled "Precious, priceless gifts for' a precious, priceless fellow," it is written by editor - publisher, Keith Roulston and makesvery worthwhile the reading. Smile Any day now we expect the ultimate Christmas greeting, the family news roundup in computer printout form. Although the immediate Clinton area escaped with, only eight inches of snow, other areas, particularly London received three feet in the first three days of this week. Here Michael Falconer, Mac Cameron, and Clarence Denomme clean up their sidewalk in front of Ball and Mutch on Tuesday. (News -Record photo) Stuck in the middle by Shelley McPhee Once again the great white wonder has struck us and once again we were totally unprepared for it: Suddenly there's a rush to get snow tires on, buy winter boots and mittens and tune up the snowmobile for the winter months ahead. People have been manned at their windows and beside their radios, looking and listening to snow reports and watching it happen like a group of African natives would; completely surprised and aghast at the entire situation. It's amazing to see how shortlived our memories are when it comes to Huron County winters. It seems that we are easily deceived into thinking that we Jive in a tem- perate climate, after, spending a long hot summer in,the. sun and the thoughts of snow quickly vanish during that time. --' However, there is no reason to be unprepared for a display of nature's winter power. Even though the 1970's have brought us abnormally mild winters, scientists early in the decade predicted harsh winters near the end of the '70's. The faithful Farmer's Almanac has also forewarned us of a cold harsh winter. - Last year was claimed as one of the worst winters in over a century and this year may be the same, yet sub- zero temperatures and an ice -filled Gulf of Mexico in the 1880's occurred.. Unfortunately, we have no guarantee that this type of winter will not strike again. Although we have advanced in technology and lifestyles at an incredible rate since the 1800's, this has no bearing on nature. While scientists are now working on a system of satellite mirrors to deflect the sunlight, thus adding to the hours of daylight, there is little control over our northern winters: Like the common cold there is nothing to curtail the rampage of. winters. However, prevention may be taken with an adequate supply of snow removal equipment and common sense. As with the cold, the best cure for winter may be; take two aspirins and rest at home until the worst is over. That seems to be more sensible advice, rather .than ending up stuck in the middle — of a 10 -foot deep snow drift! the magic of Christmas continues forever rna- GIFT TOF DIAMONDS All the beauty and brilliance of the holiday season keeps glowing in the fiery sparkle of our Christmas diamon- ds. We have diamonds In every setting imaginable, from simple to sumptuous. ready to outshine evor'y gift under the tree. Always a vast selection of diamond rings and jewellery, in all price ranges. Diamond Jewellery from '50. Al I rings purchased -can be sized in our store, without delay. We also offer fast in-store Engraving. SEAFORTH Gifts with love come from ANSTE "Diamond Experts since 1950" JEWELLERS LIMITED 11 ALBERT STREET, CLINTON 482-3901 WALKERTON Salt reduction planned for winter A special research program aimed at reducing the amount of salt used to keep Ontario roads free of ice rand snow will get underway this winter, Transportation and Communications Minister, James Snow said recently. "We want to know if it's possible to reduce the quantity of salt used for winter maintenance operations without affecting the level of service to the travelling public," said Snow. Snow said the Ministry will, therefore, be cutting back on the amount of salt normally used on a number of highway test sites across southern Ontario. He said the test zones will be clearly marked by roadside signs so motorists will be aware they may be driving on different road conditions. The Ontario Provincial Police have been informed of the program and will be paying special at- tention to all salt reduction test sites. The sites will be located on Highways 7 and 45 near Norvu.oad; Highways 89 and 50 near Cookstown; Highway 3 in 'the Simcoe-Tillsonburg area and the QEW and High- way 55. in the Niagara Peninsula. Snow said good housekeeping practices will _also- be stressed in Ministry maintenance operations. "It is our intention to refine our procedures rather than introduce drastic changes which could result in chaotic traffic problems. "Hopefully, these will permit a general reduction in the amount of salt used." He noted, however, that the Ministry can only go so far with their reduction in the use of road salt. "Motorists have become accustomed to driving on relatively bare pavement, even under the worst winter driving conditions. ' "The use of salt can be significantly reduced only if the driving public is prepared to change their driving habits to suit the weather Conditions that prevail in the province," he said. BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY .47 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 524-7641 NORM WHITING LICENSED AUCTIONEER & APPRAISER Prompt, Courteous, Efficient ANY TYPE, ANY SIZE, ANYWHERE We give complete sale service PROFIT BY EXPERIENCE Phone Collect • 235-1964 EXETER IESEL 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 — GU,ARA.NTEEP. INVESTMENTS Clinton Office: 482-9644 Res: 482-7265 BRYAN LAVIS INSURANCE General and Life Office: 10 King St. 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 @ecorafinc tct 33 Huron St., Clinton Box 337, Clinton NOM 1LO 48.2-9542 529-7939 Paints, Stains, Min Wax products, Wall coverings, Draperies, Floor Sanding, Texturing • Interior & Exterior Contracting FREE ESTIMATES We believe we have the finest selection of MOTORCYCLES in the area. We GUARANTEE our SERVICE'AFTER SALE! Cop.iNTR-te " E R STORES MT. CARMEL 237-3456 OPEN 10.10 MON. - SAT. NOON - 6 SUNDAY by Scotty Hamilton .a� Mall your problems to "Im- pact" c -o this paper. AD letters will •bd answered provided a st mped addressed envelope ti enclosed. Some of general interest will be published. Let- ters must be signed but we will NOT reveal your identity., FRED J. HUDIE LUMBER I, - BLDG. HPAINTDW. E WALLPAPER 1 /L CARPETS /1 LIGHTING NOME & BUILDING CENTRE 482-3441 230 BAYFIELD RD. CLINTON Several months ago I saw in your.column where you were replying to an ad. which cures a person from drinking, (or is supposed to!) I read IMPACT every week but don't "remember seeing anything further about this. Did I miss, it, or what? Our first letter to this firm got us back a mimeographed reply full of praise for their "cure" and requesting a payment of $7.45 to learn it. (See IMPACT of July t,3th.. last.) We found out that their ads are published only in American publications, consequently there is no way of reporting them for false advertising, our original hope and intention, so we couldn't see the sense of throwing away good money, so stopped payment on our cheque. What powers do security guards have in department stores? Security guards have no greater powers than anyone else. Their powers of arrest are exactly what is referred to as "citizen's arrest", under the Criminal Code. Under S449(2) of the Code, "Anyone who is the owner. . .of property, or a person authorized by the owner. . . may arrest without warrant a person whom he finds com- mitting a criminal offence on or in relation' to that property." He may also arrest without a warrant anyone who, on reasonable and probable grounds, he believes has committed a criminal offence. If you are not caught in the act, and the guard cannot show good grounds for believing you are a shoplifter, then you have grounds to sue for false arrest. T. Pryde District Representative Don Denomme 75 HAMILTON GODERICH MONUMENTS - MARKERS LETTERING 524- 2373 OR 662'1 -_ appointments - anytime I am a single girl living alone. One night the building superintendent . walked unannounced into my apart- ment. He had used his master key to let himself in. When I protested he said that since he represented the owner he could come in anytime he pleased, because the owner could go anywhere at all in his own building. Is this true? It certainly is not! In the case of an emergency the landlord or his agent may enter your apartment, or if your lease provides for it, he may (at reasonable hours) enter your place to show it to prospective tenants. No landlord has the right to trespass in his tenant's prem ises. Ball & Mutch LTD; HOME FURNISHINGS FLOOR COVERINGS CARPETING HOME FURNISHINGS 71 ALBERT ST. 482-9505