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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1978-05-25, Page 1V.14.4444;'" 34.n. He!p me Honda Steve Cooke received a rude awakening early Saturday morning when this car driven by Patricia Hubert, 34, of Clinton ended up on the Cooke property at Joseph Street. Mrs. Hubert received minor injuries after the car she was i driving struck a telephone -hydro pole: Damage to the car was estimated at $700 and $500 to the pole. (photo by Steve Cooke) 113th year -No. 21 Thursday, May 25, 1978 30 cents ,i United Auto Workers sue Lawsuit hurts role, Riddell says Huron -Middlesex Liberal MPP Jack Riddell told a legislative committee in Toronto Thursday he has been"ham- pered" in his job by legal action taken against him by the United Auto Workers. The legislature's procedural affairs committee is holding a hearing to determine whether Riddell's privileges as an MPP have been breached by the union's action. The hearing began April 27, was ad- journed until Thursday and will resume June 1. Riddell told the hearing he considered it his "obligation" to try to help resolve the strike at the Fleck Manufacturing plant in his riding. The strike at the plant in Huron Park began March 6 and is still under way. The legal action, involving comments he made about the Fleck situation, "has interfered greatly with my work as a member," Riddell said. Riddell made his complaint about preach of privilege to the legislature early last month. He said his privileges had teen violated when UAW lawyers served him with a notice on intent to sue under the Libel and Slander Act. He also complained about the union application to the Ontario Labour Relations Board for leave to prosecute Riddell under the Labour Relations Act. The hearing before the board is still in progress. UAW lawyer Lennox .MacLean of Toronto told the hearing last month the union was bringing action against Riddell as a private citizen. Riddell has charged that Section 38 of the Legislative Assembly Act has been violated. That section says an MPP is not liable to arrest, detention or molestation for any cause or matter of a civil nature during a session of the legislature, or 20 days before or after. Riddell told the committee Thursday he considered himself a MPP 24 hours a day and his Fleck comments were made in that capacity. "If I was not a member from the riding, I don't think I would have been Turn to page :3 • Accidents surprise area people Mr. and Mrs. Eric Schellenberger along with another Clinton couple returned from London on Saturday evening to find the Schellenberger's parked vehicle on Princess Street damaged after it was struck by another car. The left front centre of the Schellen- berger car received $1,500 in damages after Wendy Welch, 16, of Queen Street, Clinton lost control of her vehicle, struck a hydro pole and then collided into the side of the parked car. Damage to the Welch car was set at $1,000. Steve Cooke, Joesph Street, Clinton received a rude awakening at 6:15 am on Monday morning after a car driven by Patricia Hubert, 34, of John Street, Clinton struck a telephone -hydro pole in front of the Cooke residence. Mrs. Hubert was taken to Clinton Hospital by Chief Lloyd Westlake where she was treated for mouth lacerations ;nri then relencerl Damag' to the car she was driving was set at $700, while Wesley Lillis nursery goes Co-op by Shelley McPhee • What started out as a small, unorganized, financially unstable project has now blossomed into im- portant institution for children and adults alike. The Clinton and area nursery school, located in the basement of the Wesley Willis Church' has become so successful that the once private nursery is now in the stages of becoming a parent co-op. Through involvement of parents, whose children are attending the school, the organization and instruction in- volved in the school will improve. Before the change the nursery was strictly run by Rre school and certified nursery school teachers. In the past year Sally McNichol, as supervisor; Nancy Wise, assistant supervisor and part time helpers Mary Garcn along with Gail Brownridge have been in charge of the teaching portion of the school. As for the executive, the ight member board was composed of two parents, two Wesley Willis church board members, two businessmen and the two teachers. However, the board has been dismantled, a temporary one set up and when parent involvement comes about, the board will be entirely made up of parents. As well, parents will become involved not only in the administration of the school, but also in the actual teaching. According to Barb Hicks, temporary secretary of the board, there should be one instructor for every five children. In the case of the Clinton nursery, this would mean hiring another full time teacher to meet this standard. "We can't afford a third teacher," noted Mrs. Hicks, "but by having parents volunteer to come in and help, this could give Sally McNichol and Nancy Wise more time to teach." "If it works, a. mother could come in twice a month to help with one of the morning or afternoon classes," she added, "and a working mother could do something at nights like being on the telephone committee." "It won't be that much work if we get it organized. What we really need is enthusiasm," Mrs. Hicks added. Organization and enthusiasm are the two key words in the success and con- tinued success of the school. Organization not only comes through the board itself, but also through the various committees that branch out from the executive, including a telephone group, membership, equipment and fund raising. As well a church advisor committee will also be involved in the maintenance and the future direction of the nursery. Neither enrollment nor funds are a problem to the nursery at the present time. Through such projects as a fashion show, entries in the spring fair as well as donations from service clubs around town and the Clinton Town Council, the nursery has been able to purchase equipment and have a nest egg of $200. As well they pay the church a small rental fee of $270 a year. As for enrollment, presently there are some 46 children attending the school. The requirements for enrollment are that the child must be between two -and - a -half and five years old and must attend the nursery a minimum of two days a Fist t col By Jim Fitzgerald Well, like it or not, I'm back. After an enjoyable, but hectic week off, I'm ready to come back to work for a holiday, as some people say. While being away from the office gives one a chance to relax, the urge to cover a story never leaves a true newsman, and when the fire siren. went off last week, and the fire trucks rushed by the house, I nearly had to be physically restrained from following them. Thanks to Shelly and the hard working staff who filled in while 1 was away, and it's always reassuring to know you've been missed, if only a little bit. 111. A + + + While away, the Fitzgerald clan made a trip south, (as far as London) where we noticed their gasoline price war is still raging. Some service stations were selling it for as little as 81.9 cents, and we heard rumors that some station's were dispensing petro for under the 80 cent mark. It was a pleasant surprise to come back to Clinton and see the war back in the battlefields here, dropping prices four cents a gallon to 88.9 cents in a week. We've been highly critical in the past in this space of the gas stations, but apparently, the local dealers have no say whatever in the price of their product, as the orders come from higher up the corporate Madder. Most local dealers make the same slim eight cents a gallon; regardless of the pump price. + + + , The week off gave yours truly a chance to catch up on the garden ck chores, which were nearly four weeks behind last year, and I must report that everything but the tomatoes, peppers and flowers are ripw suc- cessfully bedded down for the sum- mer. The farmers too, have beeptaking advantage of the summr like weather (except for a cool Sunday), and we noticed during our travels that many are working ground late into the night in attempts to get the corn sown. If the good sowing conditions hold for another week, many will have finished sowing the corn and will be into the white beans (if there are any brave enough to sow them after last fall.) All in all, with the excellent beef, pork and grain future prices, this is shaping up to be a good year for our area farmers, which are the life blood of our community. +++ And speaking of life' blood, don't forget the all important blood donors clinic to be held next Tuesday at Central Huron Secondary School. You can "drip" in from l :30 to 4 p.m., and from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. and give the most important gift of mankind. With the summer travelling season now with us, it's important to have the blood bank supplies sufficient to meet any emergency. Clinton and district has an excellent track record when it comes to sup- porting the clinic, so let's keep up the good work. - +++ "What do you give the man who has everything?" a friend asked recently.. "A calendar to remind him when the payments are due," he replied. I thought it might be penicillin. week and up to the maximum of four. Each child pays a minimum fee of $20 a month to attend two half day sessions and up to $40 for four days. Enthusiasm is the other main word that is not only being stressed by Mrs. Hicks, but by the children themselves. In the daily two -and -a -half hour session the children go through a regular program set up by Mrs. McNichol. The children learn to share, finish what they've started, how to put things away, get along with others and learn to ac- cept; they explore, have fun with other children and.let go of their mothers. Contrary to the beliefs of some, the Clinton nursery is not a babysitting service or a day care centre. In the same way it is not a place where the children will be taught the alphabet, reading, writing and numbers. Instead, the children begin at 9 a.m. with a free play time where they can Weather MAY 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 1978 HI LO 16 19 20 24. 27 11 8 7 19 16 7 20 1 Rain 14.5 1977 HI 10 78 41 84 52 77 51 79 49 87 52 90 52 87 63 No Rain warm up or take out their excitement and frustrations with little guidance, group exercises to get everyone involved comes next then a rest time with a story record follows as a transition from the play to the quiet time. Learning time follows the little break. Here, in a circle, the children listen and discuss different things. A daily topic is the weather and the seasons. As well they learn about the farm, the com- munity, safety and any holidays. Field trips are also part of learning time with trips to the farm, the fire hall, and the police station to name a few. Snack, dolor and painting and story time complete the Session. With parent help, supervisor Sally McNichol explained that they would aid in hanging up coats and getting the children dressed to go outside again. As well, Mothers could prepare and clean up after, snack, prepare games and activities; such as paints, help at washroom time, look after the equip- ment organize fund raising projects and give guidance when the children are on field trips. It is doubtful that any mother would have to worry about being involved with an unruly group of children. The classes which range in size from 10 to 15 are given rules and a set of limits. "We call it managing here," Mrs. McNichol explained. "If a child is bad we say, you're not managing today. The children then sit down for a few minutes to think about what they've done wrong before they continue with their play." Turn to page :3 • Just like dad Jared Boughen, 2, had no trouble fitting in with the rest of the children at the Wesley Willis Nursery School when he paid a visit recently. His mother, Dorothy Roughen, who also helps with the other children, gave Jared a hand as he showed his carpentry skills. (News -Record photo) damages to the pole were set at $500. Clinton police investigated a two car crash on May 18 which resulted in damages totalling $700. A car driven by Carol Cox, 20, North Street, Clinton received $600'in damages when it collided with a car driven by Ray Potter, 53, Queen Street, Clinton. Damage to the Potter vehicle estimated at $100. The Cox vehicle was eastbound on John Street while the Potter car was coming out of a private drive when the two collided. The Goderich OPP reported that Calvin Boyd, 20, of R. R. 5 Seaforth was uninjured after the car he was driving blew a tire, veered into a ditch and struck a tree. The accident occured on May 19 on concessions 2-3 in McKillop Township. Damage to the. Boyd car was set at $1,000. James Rowe, 22, R. R. 5, Clinton remains in satisfactory condition in Clinton hospital after he was injured in a single car crash on May 20. Rowe was travelling on Concession 30- 31 in Stanley Township just west of High- way 4 when the car he was driving lost control on lose gravel and entered the ditch. He was taken to hospital by a private vehicle while' damage to his par was set at $1,000. No injuries were incurred following a two car crash on Highway 4 on May 16. The accident occured after a car driven by Bessie Blenkhorn, 44, R. R. 4, Brussels was attempting to make a left- hand turn in to Huronview. At that point, a second car driven by James Thomp- son, 54, Brucefield collided into the rear of the turning car. Damages were estimated at $1,500 to the Thompson vehicle and -$1,200 to the .Blenkhorn car. Paul Kerrigan, right, past president of the Clinton Kinsmen, recives the Sinclair Service award from Ted Grenda, left, deputy governor, and Keith Totten, district treasurer. The club received the award at the district con- vention last weekend. Kinsmen win servic The Clinton Kinsmen Club won a major award at the Kinsmen District One convention at Sarnia last weekend, when they brought home the Sinclair Service Shield. District One is comprised of 85 Kinsmen Clubs in Southwestern Ontario and the Sinclair award is presented to only one of those clubs; for a project deemed by the Kiri organization to be of the greatest need in the community. Kinsmen past president Paul Kerrigan presented a resume of the club's 'major service projects last year, replacement of Clinton's grandstand in the community park. Kerrigan outlined the circumstances behind the project' and detailed the outstanding contribution of citizens, contractors and Kinsmen of the area. "the Kinsmen Club and the citizens who participated in this project can be extremely proud to have been awarded this banner in recognition of the vast committments, personal involvement, and financial backing ward that was required during and since the rebuilding of the grandstand," said Kinsmen president Don Jef- ferson this week. Nine couples from Clinton attended the convention including Don and Marie Jefferson, Paul and Carol Kerrigan, Bob and Pat Mann, Garry and Maxine Merner, Arnold ,and Bev Riley, Allan and Carol Finch, Ross and Kris Carter, Rick and Bonnie Finch and Bob and Donna Gibbings. The current Cystic Fibrosis chairman for the District Colin Hendry presented the Cystic Fibrosis Research Centre with 1a,a cheque for $120,499 from the Kin Cy(rbs of District One. The statement frfom a five-year-old girl present at the CF luncheon - "Kinsmen, we CF kids love you a whole bunch" left no dry eyes among an attendance of approximately 800 people. Kin and Kinettes from Clinton had donated all proceeds from the CF (Canoe) Maitland Race, which amounted to around $900. Stanley taxes up 5% Ratepayers in Stanley Township face The total mill rate for a residential, a five percent increase in their tax bills public school supporter will be 143.00 this year, mainly because of a seven mill mills, compared to 136.20 of last year, hike in the township levy. while a commercial or business A farmer or a home owner who sup- establishment that supports public ports public schools with a $3,000 schools will pay 163.0 mills this year, assessnient will see their 1978 taxes go compared to 152.93 of 1977. up $20.40 to $429 from $408.60 of last year. A residential or farm separate school The county rate dropped four Mills, supporter will see his mill rate rise to and the public and secondary school 146.64 mills this year, compared to 136.95 levies were up about two mills each, of last year, while a commercial Most of the increase is due to sub- separate school supported will face a stantial increase of Stanley's share of mill rate of 167.05 in 1978, up from the the Bayfield Fire area board, whicli 153.79 assessed last year. purchased a new $52,500 fire pumper this The mill rates for this year with last year. years in brackets are: township farm Stanley's share of that pumper is and residential, 41.88 (34.84) ; township $19,000,1 and forced the township's fire commercial, 49.27 (40.99) ; county budget up $16,000 to $44,000, or a five mill residential, 21.17 (25.53); county com- increase. mercial 24.90 (27.68) ; public school The township had a surplus last y,:ar residential, 42.85 (40.74); public school of $16,000, but put $17,000 into a reserve commercial, 47.61 (45.27); secondary fund, and $10,000 into a land acquisition school residential, 37.10 (35.09); fund. separate school residential, 46.49 The total budget for the township this (41.49); separate school commercial, year is $716,000. 51.66 (46.10) .