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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1978-04-27, Page 22PAGE 2A—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 1978 Through the other weeklies It's that time of year when salaries are negotiated for the municipal employees and in Listowel recently, the town's police force approved their 1977 contract. The Listowel Banner reported that the members of the force received an average wage increase of $751.20. The breakdown of salaries is as follows, according to The Banner, with the 1976 figures in brackets: sergeant, $16,308 015,400); first class con- stable, $15,336 ($14,500) ; second class constable, $13,500 012,800); third class constable, $12,096 ($11,400) : fourth class constable, $11,016 ($10,400). The Huron Expositor reported that Seaforth council members will be meeting with a Fort Erie developer to hear plans for a proposed 60 unit geared -to - income housing subdivision. The subdivision will be located in the south-west area of Seaforth on a 10 -acre parcel of land presently owned, by the town. It will include 60 units of single family and semi-detached homes. The Blyth Standard reported that the village is looking for a dentist. The discussion of having a dentist in Blyth was brought up by the local Board of Trade at a recent meeting. The board decided to appoint a committee to look into the matter of atrracting a dentist to take up practice in the village. The Zurich council has backed a letter from the St. Joseph's Catholic Women's League, asking for the con- demnation of certain novels from the English courses of Huron high schools, because of their, what was called, pornographic contents. The Zurich Citizens News noted that Reeve Fred Haberer said, "There's gotta be something else in school to study other than that." Claude Gelinas added, "They've got oddballs in the education system, just as anywhere else...If there is not protest from any direction, what's next." The Kincardine News reported that some residents in Huron Township, Grey County are concerned that an asphalt plant is being built behind a subdivision. A group •of residents at- tending Huron council noted that when theielhouses were bought the owners were under the impression that the gravel pit was dormant and , there was no mention of the asphalt plant. They also presented a petition of 136 names opposing the erection and operation of the plant. It was noted in the petition that with the plant, there would be increased traffic along the KinHuron Road, which would cause a hazard for children, pets as well as adults since there are no sidewalks or specific crossings. Presently there are no zoning bylaws in the town- ship, but council noted that a zoning bylaw for the secon- dary plan will be prepared. There are no zoning restrictions on the asphalt plant land because the official plan has not been approved by the ministry of housing. The Exeter Times Advocate reported that a first occurred in council when an Exeter homeowner was charged with failing teelfbok into the existing sanitary sewer system. The T -A explained that council members have threatened for more than a year to bring charges ag'ainst people who contravene the bylaw which requires them to Hensall favours open housing Senior citizens should be able to move into any housing complex within the county that has vacancies, Hensall council decided last week. Council expressed this opinion in response to a letter from County council asking for their position. County -wide residency for senior citizens' housing would allow senior citizens to move to housing wherever it is available, said reeve Harold Knight. At present there are municipalities with vacant senior citizens apartments because only residents of that municipality are allowed to move in, he said. "They should be available to anyone in the county. They're funded by the province and federal government," he said. Knight said supporting county -wide residency would not mean they would be forcing senior citizens to move to municipalities where they did not want to go. "Itwill just give people the option of ifoing there if there rVir- is a vacancy," he said. The motion, which still has to be approved at the county level, was passed unanimously. In other business, council passed a bylaw to allow village to borrow up to: $235,000 to meet current expenditures until the taxes are collected. Councillor Paul Neilands said the village may not have to borrow any of the money if several grants that are expected come in. Council was informed the county apportion.m ent of taxes for Hensall would be $54,285, amounting to a little over two percent of the county budget. Last year Hensall paid $48,376. The building inspector's report showed one building permit had been issued. The permit, for the value of $87,846 is for the new fire hall in Hensall. Bill Baker was hired by council to brick in the two doorways at the west side of the townhall. hook into the system. Up until now, those warnings have never been backed up with action. The construction of a new police station in Goderich may be the top priority for the town council in 1979, the Goderich Signal Star reported. The police commission passed a motion recently, the Signal Star added, to give approval in principle to a draft plan for a new station. The proposal for the new station came about after the present police office on West Street was inspected and some of the conditions in the 70 -year-old building were condemned. In planning for Wingham's 100th birthday next summer, the Wingham Advance Times told its readers that the names and addresses of former Winghamites are being sought. The first week of August has been set aside for homecoming and the in- vitations committee wants to bring as many former residents as possible back for the celebration. The Advance Times noted that the names and addresses of anyone formerly associated with the town should be forwarded to Ruth Currie of the invitations committee, Box 360, Wingham. The St. Marys Journal Argus reported that two firearm charges against the town's police chief, Edward Matheson, were dismissed in Stratford provincial. court after Judge G.H. McConnel stated that evidence was not sufficient "to establish guilt beyond a reasonable doubt." Chief Matheson was charged with pointing a firearm and possession of a dangerous weapon following an incident involving the chief's daughter and another girl. Its the time of year for spring proms and high school queens and ir, the Mitchell Advocate the candidates for the throne have been chosen. At Mitchell District High School the six candidates for the At Home Queen are: Dianne Gaffney, 18, Mitchell; Cathy Graulm 17, R.R. 2, Gadshill; Julie Pehlke, 17, Mitchell; Marg Bowman, 17, Fullarton; Mary Vink, 17, R.R. 1 Kirkton; Robyn Heath, 18, Mitchell. The Lucknow Sentinel reported the less than pleasant news last week, that the familiar St. Augustine store is going out of business. The store owners, Glenn and Margaret McConnell, have found that their business is too small to encourage delivery from wholesalers "nand distributors. For instance, the dairy wants the McConnell's to drive to Goderich and pick up the store's order .of milk and McCormick's decided not to make a delivery unless there was an order of $150. According to the McConnells such an order would last almost a year in the store. • NOW IS THE TIME To clean and store your winter clothing For the finishing touch on your Spring Cleaning... "Let us clean your DRAPERIES" Don't store them_away before you have them ex- pertly drycleaned - drycleaned now will remove soils and stains before they set - It will add to the life and good appearance of all your expensive winter gal • meets. FUR STORAGE WE OFFER CLIMATE CONTROLLED PROTECTION AND INSURED, VAULT STORAGE FOR YOUR PRECIOUS FURS. For all your Drycleaning Needs c CALL 482-7064 CLINTON DRY CLEANERS 158 BEECH ST., CLINTON BLYTN AGENCY: MADILL CLOTHING Linda Jones and her daughter Lana modelled their cool summer dresses at the summary day for the course, Personalize your Pattern. Linda attended the course, sponsored for Huron women with the rest of her group the SS No. 4 Community Club and showed her and her daughter's summer frocks at the finale in Clinton last Tuesday night. (News -Record photo) Brownies attend camp On April 21, 23 brownies from Clinton travelled to Camp Kirkton for a weekend camp. Mrs. Joyce Irwin was the leader in charge and she was assisted by Mrs. Pat Thomas, Mrs. Meryl Thomas and by Junior Leaders Hane Coventry and Constance King. The Brownies arrived at 5:30 p.m. and were kept busy getting their gear in order. After everyone was settled, the junior leaders took the girls to the park for some outdoor activities while the adults prepared an evening snack. By 9:30 p.m. the Brownies were snuggled into their sleeping bags but it was quite, awhile before they settled for the night! The theme for this year's camp was "Indians of South Western Ontario" and the girls were divided into foru groups, the warriorc braves, chiefs and runners. In keeping with the theme, the girls worked on their native lore badge. Each group helped build an Indian village along with making Indian shields and drums. On Saturday everyone was busy with these crafts as well as working on the athletes badge. The girls also followed a trail laid by Jane and Con- stance to the park where they had a game of soccer - baseball. After a campfire Saturday evening, they all went to bed and were sound asleep in no time. Sunday saw the completion of the athletes badge and after a short Brownies Own Service, the girls packed their gear and prepared for the trip home. By 2:30 p.m. all the girls were homeward bound and camp was over for yet another year. HAPPINESS IS A ROYAL HOME LIVING SPACE WHERE IT COUNTS MOST! HOMES X33,995. LOOK WHAT YOU'RE GETTING: -Special Insulation package in all our new homes -quality material and workmanship -completely finished home -aluminum soffit and fascia -steel clad doors -mason guard "no point" windows -full basement A HOME READY TO MOVE INTO ALL YOU NEED IS YOUR OWN LOT DELIVERY EXTRA HUDAC NEW HOME WARRANTY ® PROGRAM MODEL CALL (519) 357-2444 See our model home at the plant in Winghom, or write for free brochures. Moil to: ROYAL HOMES LTD. BOX 370, WINGHAM, ONTARIO. Name Address Town Telephone I Have A Lot: Yes No Location rie.r.oe.srur ROYAL HOMES LIMITED Separate principals use " bard" School principals in the Huron -Perth County Roman Catholic Separate School system are being encouraged by William Eckert, director of education, to continue having resource people from the Stratford Shakespearean Festival staff come into the schools this year as they have in the past. Mr. Eckert, reporting to the trustees at a board meeting in Dublin, Monday said he had spoken to the principals following a presentation from Festival representatives last month when the use of the resource people was offered. Mr. Eckert pointed out that besides resource people from the Festival staff the prin- cipals informed him they use many other resource people during the year such as ar- tists, puppeteers, cadets, exchange students from other countries, librarians, firemen and police on safety programs to name a few. The board renewed its contract with the Simplex Time Equipment Company of London from March 1, 1978 to March 1. 1979 for $1,296, an increase of $216 or 20 per cent over last year for main- tenance for the fire alarm systems in the schools, the clocks, score boards The board endorsed a resolution from the Nor- thumberland and Newcastle Board of Education opposing the proposal of the 28 per cent rate increase by Bell Telephone in July. The board will offer a pension plan to non-academic personnel working more than 24 hours per week in the schools, effective July 1, in accordance with the Ontario Municipal employees retirement system. Adjourned at 11 p.m. to go into (tom mittee-nf-the-whnle. • un ciay coining On Wednesday, May 3, citizens in communities all around the world will celebrate International Sun Day. The celebration's goal are to educate the public about solar potentials and to promote the development of safe, renewable and non- polluting on-site energy sources. "The quantity of solar energy striking the Earth's surface in just ten days is the equivalent of this planet's be celebrated in Toronto on May 3, the final day of the. Canadian Energy Exposition at Harbourfront, 235 Queen's Quay St. West (Direct Win- ters Building). At 2 pm a seminar will be held on the Alternative Energy Industry in Ontario and in the evening a SUN Dance will be held. Residents of Huron and Bruce Counties are especially invited to visit the Energy Conservation Centre at Lucknow (next to the Sentinel Office) or at Goderich, 36A total reserve of fossil fuels," West Street (above says Melvin Calvin, Nobel Bluewater Cleaners), for free Laureate Chemistry. coffee in celebration of International Sun Day will SUNDAY • Pre•Season REBATES or\ROOrn ASR conDiTionERs HOTPOINT COMPACT ROOM AIR CONDITIONER ^.wdel HC055K • • Lightweight - weighs only 62 lbs • Attached Deluxe Mounting Kit for easy do-it-yourself installation • The beige -finish frame with weather -tight plastic panels expands to fir windows 24 to 40 wide • Adjustable full -width louvers • Multi- position ulti- pos t on room temperature control • Three fan speeds • Exhaust control • High-performance compact compressor • 'J'Jashable filter • Energy Saver switch • H gh-cff'ciency dehumidification system • Long life outside case with corrosion- rF ,,istant vinyl paint finish X239.95 HOTPOINT CUSTOM COMPACT ROOM AIR CONDITIONER Model HH088K • Attractive decorator design with molded hand -finished woodgrain panels • Attached Quick Mount Kit has expanding panels to fit windows 28' to 45 wide • Hinged panel conceals controls • Adjustable full - width louvers • Multi -position room temperature control • Three fan speeds • Exhaust control • High- performancecompact compressor • Washable filter • Energy Saver switch • High -efficiency dehumidification system HOTPOINT CUSTOM VERTICAL ROOM AIR CONDITIONER Model HS064K • Designed for hori7ontal sliding sash narrow or casement windows • Attached Quick Mount Kit -has expanding vertical panel • Fits windows ?I to 36 high • Ciistom furniture front • Adjustable full -width louvers • Multi -position room temperature control • Three fan speeds • E xhaust control • High-performance compact compressor • Washable filter • Energy Saver switch • High•eff ciency dehumidification system Extension kit available for windows up to 51 high $359.95 ALL PRICES CASH AND CARRY (INSTALLATION IXTRA) REBATE ENDS MAY 15, 197$ CLINTON ELECTRIC SHOP E. 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