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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1978-09-21, Page 3A�f 1 At r ec committee Pool tenders not accepted Although some 15 letters have been sent out to various contractors, only one application of tender has been submitted to the Clinton recreation committee for the construction of the new pool. Dean Reid told the rec committee at their meeting last Thursday evening that most pool builders construct residential pools and there are few commercial pool builders. The rec committee felt that the. one estimate received was too expensive. The committee is basing their specifications for the new pool with the one that was recently built in Mitchell. The blueprints for the Mitchell pool show an Olympic size structure which will be shorter and wider than the pool presently located in the Clinton Community Park. As well, it has been suggested that the new Clinton pool be moved farther away from the track to cut down on the dust and to allow the track room to expand in the future. "There's no sense pressing the panic button," Ron McKay pointed out, "Let's shop around some more." Financing for the pool will be sup- ported by the Clinton Bingo group who have donated $28,000 for the project. Matched dollar for dollar by a Wintario grant would bring this amount up to $56,000. As well, a grant from the Community Centres Act for $28,000 could be obtained, putting the total financial support for the proposed project close to $84,000. stuck in middle • r Mention the word dentist to most people and you're likely to get some sort of negative response. Nearly everyone has some gory tale to tell about their personal experience at the dentist's. Others cringe at the thoughts of some strange man sticking his fingers into their mouth and many parents shudder at the sight of the dental bills when little Johnny had to be fitted with braces. Dentists are not a popular breed. Few of us are ever happy to learn thatwe have an appointment with our doctor. I can't recall the exact details of my first confrontation with the dentist but I have remembered many subsequent visits. Fortunately for me I was one of those lucky kids who wasn't prone to Cavities; however, I faced' the ex- perience of having my little baby teeth pulled on occasion. f learned tocringe at the thought of that antiseptic room, those long pointed instruments, the bright light and the sickening drone of the drill. And the needles. My childhood dentist was a nice, white haired man. His stomach always growled and he continually mumbled and talked during the The Bingo committee plans to donate any money that may be left over to the arena floor construction. As well th y have made a pledge of $10,000 for that ongoing project. Until the floor is completed, groups needing ice time, such as the figure skating club and the minor hockey group, will be renting ice at the Vanastra arena. The minor hockey league have rented the Vanastra ice for certain times until December 1 and the figure skating group will commence with their ice time on the new Clinton ice in January. In regards to this, a discussion on the charge of ice rental fees developed among the committee members. It was generally felt by all members that the fees are inexpensive. "If we went by the books to get a new rate, we'd outprice ourselves," com- mented Dennis Jewitt, McKay added, "We're running at a substantial deficit at that arena. We can't make it pay its way but we should try to cut it down." Jewitt retorted, "But if we put it up too high the older hockey teams will go to Hensall or the Blyth rinks." The rec committee agreed that any foreseeable increase for arena rentals would not .be a large one, but it was noted that at other arenas in the area, prices were generally higher than in Clinton. Both Gbderich and Seaforth recently made across the board in- creases in their rental fees. operation. Compelled to answer, I'd wangle my tongue around and come out with some uncomprehensible reply. When I wasn't trying to answer a question, I'd try and divert my at- tentions from my mouth and that man inside it, and count the flies in the fluorescent lights or watch the second hand on the clock go around. Always quite proud of my ac- complishments in the dentist's chair and the word of praise from the dentist, I was an avid toothbrusher. It was hard to resist the taste and the look of my favorite toothpaste, Stripe. I'm still a devoted toothbrusher, although I no longer use Stripe. I'm proud to say that to this date I only have four fillings and no other dif- ficulties with my teeth. With any luck my pearly whites will keep up the good work and I won't be faced with any horrifying experiences in the dentist's chair. The thought of wisdom teeth, root canal work, more cavities, impacted teeth and eventually the worst of them all - false teeth - make the thought of dentists more like a bad word than a helper of your personal health. r ThrrrZN T TT W -RECORD, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21,1978PAGE 3 The Hullett Conservation Area was the scene of some exciting action last weekend as bird dog trials were held at the wildlife area. Using released quail, the dogs competed against each other in locating the birds by pointing. Entries came from across Ontario and the United States. (photo by Steve Cooke) Through the other weeklies The Exeter Times - Advocate reported that while Mayor Bruce Shaw termed the town's proposed new zoning bylaw as only a suggestion, 65 people came out to a special meeting to 'comment on the new plan. Several objections were raised by property owners who felt they would be adversely af- fected by the new document. • The Zurich Citizens' News reported to its readers that according to a recent Zurich and Area Chamber . of Commerce meeting, the summer playground was a suc- cessful venture. Grant at Vanastra... Wingham is going to have to make some changes in the operation of its dump located in East Wawanosh Town- ship. However, the necessary improvements will cost the Wingham ratepayers an extra $10,000 a year. The Wingham Advance -Times reported that the changes must be made in an attempt to curb the mysterious fires which have brought the town and the Ontario environment ministry into several conflicts. In order to resolve the problem the Wingham council decided to have the refuse covered with • from page 1 the future as information on conduction of meetings, procedural by-laws and other information, has. been received by the clerk and copies will be given to all members of council, thanks to the Ministry of Treasury, Economics and Intergovernmental Affairs. Moffat Lake Explorations seeking oil and gas in the township will install a compressor site on the north-west corner of Lot 11, plan 23, at Vanastra. The clerk will seek prices on having the tax bills done by a computer system as most other municipalities_ in the area do. It is considered cheaper than hiring extra office help. The Huron County Health Unit authorized council to have the former Huron Acoustics property cleaned up as it is considered a health hazard. The plant burned dawn about two years ago and no attempt has been made to clear the rubble which is an eyesore. Ontario Hydro notified council it has Winterize now by tackling those projects that will pay you dividends now and keep the chill out later. MINIM earth immediately following dumping on the four days a week the site is open. In order to have a man and a machine to look after this it will cost the town between $9,000 and $10,000. ' The Goderich Signal - Star discounted some rumours last week when they reported that ac- cording to Bob Brown, owner of Dearborn Steel Tubing, the company was not closing its doors. The rumours were prompted after several employees of Dearborn were laid off. However, according to Mr. Brown, the layoff is an annual procedure when business replaced all the bulbs in the street lights at Vanastra and 20 of the new lights have been broken by vandals. Hydro refused to replace these as it is only responsible for those lights that burn, out due to normal wear and tear. Council will have to foot the bill and do the job at a cost of about $130 with the work to be done the first week in . October, according to a motion made by Councillor Frank Falconer. Council was irked because one male resident at Vanastra knew who was responsible for the vandalism of the bulbs but refused to identify them at -this time. A livestock claim for three sheep by Henry Klaver of RR4 Clinton will be paid, but only for two sheep at a cost of $100 each. The first animal was removed by Mr. Klaver before he understood it had to be viewed by the livestock claims officer. Dogs running at large caused the death of the three sheep. CRs Pal -O -Pak Insulation FIBERGLAS CANADA „o 6.6. cu, ft. $3 • 45 Zonolite Insulation $3.10 3 cu. ft. 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The proposed new drug store in Brussels took another step to becoming a reality, The Brussels Post reported. The Post explained that recently the pharmacist and new manager of the store- Kang Yoom, along with his -wife and young daughter, have moved into the village. UAUAW drops charges Charges resulting out of the fix month strike at Fleck anufacturing against Fleck, its vice- presid nt Grant Turner, OPP constable William MacIntyre and MPP Jack Riddell have been dropped by the United Auto Workers. Union lawyer Len MacLean told provincial Judge William Cochrane last week the UAW did not intend to proceed with the charges, laid under the Labor Relations Act during a tempestuous 162 - day strike at the Huron Park auto parts. plant. The strike was settled Aug. 15. The union had charged all four with interfering with a labor union. Fleck and Turner faced additional charges under a portion of the act which forbids "intimidation or coercion t� compel any person to become or refrain from being .. a union member." The charges presented the first time a trade union had laid charges against a police officer and a member of the provincial legislature under the labor Relations Act. However, 29 persons still faced charges Monday Your Clothes Look Better Than New! Get your clothes Autumn ready! We'II freshen up your en- tire wardrobe for the fall and win- ter seasons by giving it our special cleaning and pressing treatment! Fast service! Enquire about the New "SUEDEMASTER" Professional Suede and Leather Cleaning, available through our store. CLINTON DRY CLEANERS 158 BEECH ST. 482-7064 BLYTH AGENCY: MADILL'S CLOTHING What you don't know can tum people off. 411P Nik Attitudes change. Like the way people feel about electricity. Once, many people used all they could. 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