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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1979-06-14, Page 4PAGE 4 --CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, JUNE 14, 1979 The Clinton News.Record is published each Thursday at P.O. Sox 39. Clinton. Ontario. Canada. NOM 11.0. Member,.Ontarlo weekly Newspaper Association 1t 1s registered as second class moll by the post office under the permit number 0817. The News -Record Incorporated In 1i24 the Huron News -Record. founded In 1881, and The Clinton New Era. founded in 1803. Total press run 3.300. Member Canadian Community Newspaper Association Display advertising rotes available on ..request. Ask for Rate Card No. 9 effective Oct. 1. 1978. General Manager • J. Howard Aitken Editor . James E. Fitzgerald Advertising Director • Gary 1. Hoist News editor • Shelley McPhee Office Manager . Margaret Gibb Circulation • Fredo Mcleod Subscription Rate: Condo -'14.Q0 per year Sr. citizen . '12 per year U.S.A. 8. forelgn - .30 par year Swimming knowledge The Canada Safety Council notes an increase of 23 per cent in deaths at- tributed to swimming accidents in the latest available national drowning statistics. A total of 184 deaths resulted from swimming in 1977 and the Council urges all swimmers to keep this fact in mind and heed basic safety rules. Learning to swim is the first prac- tical step towards water safety. Enquire about swimming. courses in the neighbourhood. Even good swimmers know their limitations and don't take risks. Swimming areas should be chosen carefully. Before wading, swimming or diving in an unfamiliar place find out the depth of the water and whether there are hidden rocks, strong currents or sudden drop-offs. Observe and obey all warning signs. Swimmers and non -swimmers alike should never be alone in the water. Swim with a partner, preferably one skilled in lifesaving. Non -swimmers should confine bathing to shallow, safe waters. Even a good swimmer should • swim reasonably close to shore. If the water is cool, wade in slowly then splash water onto your body gradually. Swimming in the dark is dangerous; you can't see or be seen. You can swim after a light snack but swimmingtafter a full meal may cause exhaustion and nausea. Keep a connstant eye on children, even in a wading pool because kids love the water and frequently become reckless. .Set a good example by always being safety conscious near a body of water, no matter how small. And for your whole family's added safety, why not teach them the basics of drown proofing so that if the older ones get into trouble, they can learn to save themselves, rather than panicking and possibly Losing their lives? To help you teach your family the art of drown proofing, the News -Record is offering free of charge a booklet that is available in our office, or send us a self- addressed, stamped large envelope and we'll mail one mit to you. "Next time, don't discuss politics if you can't control yourself!" 5 YEARS AGO June 6, 1974 Tuckersmith Township council issued a building permit, subject to final approval of the Ontario Municipal Board, to Maple Leaf Mills Limited, Toronto, to construct a 30,000 ton plant for the manufacturing of livestock and poultry feed. Mr. and Mrs. John Rosenlund of Victoria Street in Clinton celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception at their home. It also marked the first time in 59 years that the brothers and sisters of Mrs. Rosenlund had all been together in the same place at the same time. Elgin Thompson of RR 3, Kippen was elected chairman of Zone 6 of Conservation Authorities of Ontario at the annual meeting in Newmarket Monday. He succeeds Allan McLean of Barrie. Despite the late spring that has many area farmers still scrambling to seed their crops, sunny skies and near -perfect temperatures combined last weekend for the 120th version & the Clinton Spring Fair and Trade Fair. Ladies, help! One thing that was peculiar, among friany"oth'e'rs;. in tfie recent federal election, was the shortage of female power. Where was it? Oh, yes, I know. Thousands of women were out working for their local can- didate, probably far harder than their male counterpoints, or their reluc- tantly -dragged -along husbands. And, yes, I know the NDP made a big bid for the women's vote by demanding all sorts of things for women — which already exist, except in the minds and businesses and hearts of the male chauvinistic empire that still rules this country. Where was the women's movement? Where were the women candidates? -•N .ere was the surge of feminist emotion and rhetoric that could have swept the. election? Did you hear the faint sound of a fizzle, as I did? True, there was a scattering of women candidates, mostly, except for the few cabinet ministers, in ridings where they didn't have a hope in Hades of winning. But when it comes to women in politics, this country is still in the boondocks, and election results show it. What's wrong with the women on this continent? They talk a lot, but when it comes down to voting, they cast either . with their husbands, "Because I don't know anything about politics," for Pierre Trudeau because Margaret has deserted him or against Trudeau because she has declared her in- dependence; for Joe Clark because he seems a bit slow and "needs a chance" or against him because he has jowls and no sense of humour; for Ed Broadbent because he seems like a younger, or older, brother who speaks out and is cute, in a sort of homely way. Where in the holy, world are the in- cisive, •emotional, hard -thinking, straight -forward-looking women of The Movement? They've turned into a bunch of plain old women, that's where. In the mysterious East, where women are supposed to cringe around In veils, subservient, waiting for a kick in the rear or another impregnation by the macho male, we have had a female prime minister in Sri Lanka (Ceylon to you old-timers) and India. Both have been tough, charming, ruthless. In the not -so -mysterious Middle East, we had a tough, charming and ruthless Golda Meir, who ran one of the most abrasive and beleaguered countries in the world — Israel — for a few years. Even the ultra -chauvinist (male) Brits have elected their first female prime minister in history, and there's evidence that she'll do no worse, if no better, than her male predecessors. Maggie Thatcher. Of course, the Brits brought up on the idea of a Nannie, respond well to a female boss. Elizabeth the First was probably their favorite monarch of all time — the Virgin Queen. Victoria established an era named after her; morals ,..manners, .hang -.up s... El i z a b eth • II is a model of decorum, good sense, and hard work, vastly admired despite the attacks of a few anti -monarchists. Back to the point. Where was Women's Lib when the election cam- paign began? Leaders of all parties were males. At least as far as plumbing goes. Is Canada a pale shadow of the U.S., where the thought of a female president would turn half a nation white overnight? Surely not. Then how explain the sound of silence from les dames de notre pays? I just don't understand it. We males are harped at, and nagged at, and niggled at. And when the women have their big chance, what do they do? They make coffee and sandwiches. If women could get organized, politically, they'd have more vote power than all the farmers, unions, fishermen, and all the other groups the polls court so assiduously. Quirky, isn't it? From personal experience, with sisters, a mother, a wife, a mother-in- law, a daughter, and various female acquaintances, I know absolutely, that women could run this country far better than men. They are less sen- timental, physically tougher, morally The readers write Thank2 for help Dear Editor, The Huron County Unit of the Canadian Cancer Society would like to express their appreciation and gratitude to all the residents, in- dustries, business firms and associations in your community who have contributed so generously to the 1979 campaign for cancer funds. The Goderich Branch has attained the remarkable sum of $15,200. This achievement combined with the other four branches of Huron Unit has enabled us to reach a new high of $59,000 to date in Huron County. A special thank you goes out to Mr. Les Pitblado and Mr. Claude Kalb- fleisch and their fine team of helpers who have worked long and hard to reach this goal. In so doing, a significant contribution has been made to the fight against cancer and a great service has been done for this com- munity and for Canada. On behalf of the Huron Unit please accept our sincerest thanks for a superb job. Respectfully yours, Canadian Cancer Society, Huron County Unit, Ross McDaniel, Campaign Chairman and Jim Remington Campaign Vice -Chairman more integral, emotionally more compassionate, financially more abler. At least my women are. They are less concerned with making everybody- happy : .They .go to the 'point, rather than around it. They probe. Oh, how they probe, into sensitive areas that most weak males skirt. They are much better at organizing their time. None of these three -martini, three-hour lunches, at which nothing is settled except that everybody's a jolly good fellow. They'd probably open government offices at 8 a.m., which would immediately solve the problem of a swollen civil service. Half the incumbents would drop dead within a week. They have a nasty habit of insisting that things be done; done right, and done right away. This too, would create, almost overnight, a new Canada. They will fight like tigresses to look after their own. If we had a dominantly -female government, they'd probably hang on to the few industries Canada still controls, and bare-facedly demand from foreigners that they give the others back. And what a blessing to have them in Ottawa, running the country, and letting our weaker sex get on with a bit of golf, fishing, hunting. Know who I'd like to have seen running in the election? Flora MacDonald, Maureen McTeer, and Margaret Trudeau. With no men allowed to vote. And no holds barred. Attendance and most exhibits were up from last year, with nearly 7,000 people at the fair. At their regular meeting, Bayfield Council learned that the official plan for the village had been approved by the county last Friday. 10 YEARS AGO June 5, 1969 Ontario Hydro's Exeter office will be merged with its Clinton and Strathroy areas, respectively early in 1970. About 60 per cent of the 4,664 Exeter Area customers will be transferred to Clinton Area and the remaining 40 per cent to the Strathroy area. Nip Hong Fonged, bwner of the Mhay Mee Restaurant on Albert Street. in Clinton, used a small hose from the kitchen sink to control flames which erupted around the restaurant's stove Sunday morning. Five Huron County girls will compete Saturday for the title of Huron County Dairy Queen at the Clinton spring livestock fair. They are: Lynda Walden, RR 2, Lucknow; Ann de Groot, Blyth; Dawna Rerolds, RR 2, Seaforth; Donna Ritchie, RR 3, Lucknow; Marie Trewartha, RR 4, Clinton. There is not enough money to.rebuild the -Sum rrertrill=to-Atibiirrr pOrtrorr of 'the -bast Line, Huron`County, Road 8, James Britnell, county engineer, told county council last Friday. 25 YEARS AGO June 10, 1954 The dogs are still with us and somehow nothing can be done about it. Several folk in town have phoned this.,offiGe..asking:.that..... soh ething be done and really there is not much we can do. Apparently council has a bylaw 'prohibiting dogs from running at large. Plans for the Centennial celebration which will be held in Auburn on July 30-31 and August 1, is gaining momentum. A wide spread program to fill the three Rev. and Mrs. F.H. Paull, Floy Edwards and Lucy Woods and Mr. and Mrs. Will 3--Stcotchmer, all from Bayfield, attended the semi-annual meeting of the Deanery of Huron at Wingham on Tuesday. Teacher Wanted. Experienced Protestant teacher, holding Agricultural certificate. Duties,to commence Sept. 1st. Apply stating salary and experience to Frank J. Tyndall, secretary S.S. No. 2, Mullett. 75 YEARS AGO June 9, 1904 About 25 volunteers from Clinton and vicinity joined the 33rd battalion on Tuesday and left for London where they will spend a couple of weeks in camp. County Council is meeting in Goderich this week. Two-thirds of the members passed through Clinton. How about Clinton for the County Town. Statute labor will soon become the order of the day and we hope it will soon become the thing of the past. • Mr. Will Jarrott and Mr. Percy Cole of Goderich Township were on a wheeling tour the other evening and nearly became drowned but with their own medical advice one to another they came to, The measles are quite prevalent among - ihe�-,chiltdren -of'n .,IVd`: 2 i rt u tl tt wl�i o'1~e `gipra;va til >s w.ne 1,.-h a t); zurrhe Q- a catering families being afflicted. service and dance floor are available. -I Don't forget the moonlight excursion in have enquired from several of the Goderichi on the evening of Monday, June above, and size to accommodate those 20th. wishing to rent seems almost always 100 YEARS AGO adequate. In regard to travelling a June 12,1879 distance for recreation, 50 - 60 miles is A Is hall needed Dear Editor: First, let me congratulate the Recreation Committee of Goderich Township for calling a meeting of the taxpayers in regard to the proposed township hall and secondly for the good coverage in regards to advertising same. When only 90 from a possible 2,300 taxpayers attend such a meeting, are they not interested in local affairs, for they figure "why bother to attend when the issue was cut and dried before the meeting was called; " or doesn't a posible additional six to 10 mills make any difference on your tax bill? Yes, we know we elected the town -4 ship council to make "wise" decisions for the people they represent. They told us they had accepted a legacy which stipulated it was to be used to build a township hall. Both council reeve and chairman of the recreation committee told us a hall was going to be built regardless and the people were being asked to choose where to build it and the type of building to build. On the slide film, the possible location for the hall was shown beside no. 8 highway - but nowhere else. This again, looked to me like a decision already made. It i; a known fact the present gym at the Goderich Twp. school in Holmesville does not have a standard basketball area and one group suggestion was made to build a hall with playing floor space approximately 50 by 94 feet with kitchen, smaller meeting room, janitor's room and washrooms added. During the school hours, this sports 'complex could be used by the school children and by adults in the evenings for sports and dances. This complex would have to be built very close to the school. Enthusiasm appears to be lacking to a great degree in Goderich Twp. Possibly the answer is because part of our residents live close to Bayfield where there will he a new arena and dance hall etc. A goodly number live in the V.L.A. section and close by, they are just a stones throw from Goderich, which offers a roller- skating rink, ice rink, swimming. pool, lighted- ball diamonds etc. Many live close to Clinton and Van-as-tra-where swimming and a community center is offered. In Holmesville, we already have a postal card containing 620 words was mailed.here. .this -•week., •wh-ieh-beats- the•one mentioned last week. • On Tuesday night Mr. D. Cantelon left his coat hanging up in his shop. In the pocket was his purse containing $25. Sometime during the day a sneak thief stole $19 out of it. Who he was or why he left the balance is not known. To be sold. -Clinton, we believe, is shortly days is being planned, and one of the major to be sold for a cemetery. -from the events is a Monster Calithumpian Parade Goderich Signal. which will include floats and exhibits of We must infer from this that Mr. Atrill has many kinds. closed the bargain for Goderich, and that Moving day for the Huron County Health they are now looking for a decent place to Unit is not too far off, and already the staff•is dispose of their lifeless creatures. doing some packing in preparation for the Rain showers clean the streets of dirt and change of quarters from Clinton to idlers as well. Goderich. A sharp frost was experienced on Friday Jack Scotchmer was elected president of night, early vegetables being nipped, and the Bayfield Lions Club for the 1954-55 term fruit, in some instances suffering, at their regular meeting held on Tuesday On Saturday last a number of top buggies, evening. He succeeds Ken Merner, who has manufactured at Cincinnati, Ohio were put held the post for the past year, up at auction here, but the bidders were Monday afternoon, June 7, saw the official scarce as we believe only two were sold. The opening of a new industry for Holmesville. wheels and wood work of the body appeared With Harry B. Williams, as manager, the to be of good material and well made, but Canadian Oil Co.'s new warehouse and the top and trimming were rather light. storage plant is now open for business. Anyone that wanted a good buggy would 50 YEARS AGO hardly buy one of them as they could get one June 6, 1929 nearly as cheap, with more certainty of Monday, June 3, was the King's birthday, obtaining a well made and endurable but few of us had holidays except the public vehicle. schools and banks. An American gentleman remarked to us It was a most unfortunate happening on last week that "the finest farming country Saturday evening which resulted in the he ever saw, was what he noticed in a drive destruction by fire of the residence of Mr. between London and Clinton." He also gave Fred Lobb, the Maitland Concession. it as his opinion that this country had not Last week we were sweltering in a tem- suffered anything at all from the hard times, perature in around the 90's, but we have had as compared with the States, stating that the a chance to cool off since. people there had no idea of hard times. Large families Being from a small family, I've often wondered what it would be like to live in a large family. My mother came from a family of ten ; she always stresses she was the youngest. By the time she was old enough to remember things, most of her older brothers and sisters were working away from home, but she recalls that an older sister looked out for her most of the time. I've known several families with five or six children and a few with nine or ten. A few years ago, I commented to a new acquaintance, "I wonder what it would be like to have 11 brothers and sisters." "I wouldn't know," she replied. "I have 17 of them." Occasionally a human interest story hits the news about a divorced or widowed couple who marry, bringing together a family of twenty or more. How does such a family find a house large enough to accommodate all of there? How do they sleep - five to a bed? How can they afford to run such a household? When the mother goels grocery shopping, I'll bet she needs a caravan of shopping carts and an army of carry - outs. Most of us shudder when we see how much just one cart full of groceries costs.How does she manage? Do large families eat in shifts? Do they draw numbers to decide in what order they will speak at the dinner table, or do they all talk at once? What do mothers of large families recommend most often for the relief of headaches? What causes most arguments in a large family - the telephone or the bathroom? Many large families, that I've heard of, put the rest of us to shame. They organize a unique family life in a most unorganized society. They balance a budget that must, at times, seem like mission impossible. They manage a household that would probably drive many of us to the brink of insanity. Most important of all, they learn how to co-operate with each other. How do they do it? The following rules were drawn up for a family of 12, but when you think about them, they are practical for any family, large or small. If you want it, get it yourself. If you open it, close it. If you unlock it, lock it. If you turn it on, turn it off. If you move it, put it back. If you dirty it, wash it. If you spill it, clean it up. If you lose it, look for it. If it's not yours, leave it alone. If you borrow it, give it back. If it's not your argument, stay out of it If you need help, ask for it. If it's yours, take care of it. If you drink out of the milk bottle, wipe it off. just a leisurely jaunt today. •Th'ere`-isno need to mention a lighted hall diamond in our twp. as the land has already been acquired by our council, the lights purchased and the recreational chairman told us it would he in operation very soon (possibly three weeks). This appears to be the only popular sport in the township. I did not hear about a meeting called to consult the taxpayer in this regard, but again I haven't heard the grumbling in regards to the diamond that there is in regard to the wilding of a hall. A new townshr shed is in the offering in the very nea future as the present one can not Ise all the equipment. In connection with the shed are the council chamber's and archives rooms. Both of the latter are inadequate for present day needs. If and when our council deems it necessary to replace the above, are they going to ask the taxpayers what they think about it? No, we would not expect them to, as they appear to he a necessity. Without any legacy, the cost would he tacked onto our tax hill. It might he a good idea in my opinion, to return the legacy to the estate and it could he put to greater use and bet- terment of mankind. I have yet to see returned money refused. In closing, may I say "a bargain isn't a bargain unless you need it." Signed: A concerned taxpayer who did attend the meet ing, Mrs. Barbara Betties, RR 2 Bayfield Co-operation Dear Editor: As secretary of the Bayfield Lioness, I haven asked to write to you to thank you for your co-operation in publishing the recent pictures of the Lioness that have been appearing in the weekly paper. Your co-operation was most ap- preciated. Yours very truly, Diane Boyes, Bayfield. County to buy matches Huron County is buying 37,500 book matches as an advertising giveaway but if some members of Huron County had their way, the matches would be used to light garbage fires. At the invitation of the Huron County Federation of Agriculture, several members of Huron County's development committee attended a meeting of the Oxford County Federation of Agriculture on the gar- bage disposal dilimma. Reeve John Flannery who was at the Norwich meeting said the landfill versus incineration argument continues, but that environment of- ficials still prefer the landfill method for disposing of garbage. "I know there are some who don't like it, but smoke goes up and nobody bothers about it up there," said Reeve Simon Hallahan. Reeve Ervin Sillery said he agreed with Hallahan. Sillery said this province is going to run out of land for gar- bage disposal "in no tinie flat". Sillery predicted that government here will have to slacken its controls on burning garbage, and added that in the United States and in Europe, burning is preferred over landfill sites.