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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1980-05-29, Page 4oror SAGE4 CLINTON NEW ECORDs TOURS]) 4 MAX 29, 1980 The Clinton Nl+►►'MtrRecorti la pubflshs *filch. Tu`r�a,d��u,,y it P.O. 10A VP,Ctlnton, Ontario. C'Vn da.:idOid11.0. Mlntebt.r. Ontario Weekly idenvipeiterAss ciet a 10 rgalstared os soconit.clgo ,mutt 4K the poMt effica• under the pe..rmit number .0417. Tivo tisms,•Ret:ord incorporoited in 1024the Huron Naws'R gcord"«,founded In 1101.'end The `glinteri Mute lire, Lpundld 141164. Tetui press run 3.30. Mwnt4pr Cerwdien Coml+nuntty Na►+ttspaper Assecietit Display advertising ratel . available on request. Ask for. Rata .Cord No. 10 effective Sept. 1. 1970. Grenerot Meng9pr.- J. Howord Aitken Editor - J p•mos F. Fitsgorald Advertising Director . Dory L. Heist News editor - Shelley McPhee Qffice Monvtter • Margaret Gibb Circulation - Freda McLeod ao 4 n a 4 Subscription. Rate, Canada. '15.0.0 5r. ;Dixon . •'ia'.QQ per year U.S.A. ik forotgn • •30.0Q peps year ' opinion A pot of gold There's a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow for Clinton and with only a little more effort this town could reap the r.ich . benefits from the treasure. A few concerned and interested people have taking the first steps and have guided the town to the riches, now it is up to the rest of the town- speople to realize its value and work towards winning it. The pot is filled with many exciting -- things, from the upcoming Shriners visit, to the spring fair, from to the proposed Klompen Feest, the restoration of Clinton's grand old town hall, from -proposals -to give -the downtown a fresh new look, to plans to buy more industrial land for the town, Never since Centennial year in 1975 have so many exciting projects and events been:.available for Clinton. For the last few years Clinton has been falling into a dangerous state of apathy but finally some community spirit and pride in the town has sur- faced. The plans and proposals for Clin- ton's future are for every resident in town, both young and old. For when these improvements are made and plans carried out, Clinton has the chance to become a vibrant, ap- pealling municipality to local folk and people travelling through the town. Some of the new ideas for Clinton have never been tried bef e, JT -but that's the chance that must be taken. The... townspeople,. -merchants and., council have to go after that pot of gold, it's not going to come to them.• But there'sa good chance of getting it now because Clinton's closer to the winnings than it ever has been before -by Shelley McPhee Grace and courage To be a successful editor requires more grace than most persons possess, more courage than Goliath, more meekness than Moses, more wisdom than Solomon . and more patience than Job. In the outset, you will meet with much unpleasantness in your life, if you have the least particle of sen- ' sitiveness, will be beset with thorns; you must be able to see your best efforts cursed by men and murmur not. It may be hard for you, having ' spent hours on some leader, which you have fully believed would astonish the World, to have people point you out as him who wrote the leader, while they significantly tap their heads, to indicate there Was lunacy or ernptiness in yours. One of the first things that will attract your attention after the commencement of your profession is the great number of people you will find ready to declare you,an ass. To be sure it is not pleasant, but all jour- nalists have that experience - taken from The .Clinton New Era, May 24, 1877. "I've got the government to thank for everything I've got today — unemployment cheque, shrinking dollar, high mortgage payments, an ulcer... " remembering our past 5 YEARS AGO' May 29, 1975 "When the next Centennial comes around we'll sure know how to handle things; chairman Russ Archer said"when committee members discussed ordering Clinton flags. Mrs. Rita Ryan questioned the wisdol'n of the committee in ordering 100 large flags costing $3.50 and 1,000• small flags costing $4.62. Mrs. Ryan said many townspeople were upset to learn that flag costs would total nearly $6,000 with rio- indication that such a large quantityeouh1 be sold. Two gentlemen from the Kleinfiet Group (Ltd.) of London visited Bayfield council at their regular meeting last Wednesday evening and outlined plans for a proposed subdivision in the village for Paul Ducharme. They will complete the plans and again present them to council. Three women werehonored last week by the Clinton Ladies' Rifle Club when they were presented with 25 year pins and given life memberships. The ladies were Marion McCann of Clinton, Isabel Epps of Clinton and Genevieve Allen of Londesboro. All received their awards from Marj Collins, president of the club. 10 YEARS AGO May 28, 1970 A long line of buildings is changing the face of the Community Park as Clinton gets ready for the Spring Fair and the beginning of racing in July. Built to house the race horses, the barns will also see service during the fair. A judge's stand is also under construction and a mutuels building and tote board are yet to come. sugarand spice Question time Headlines are not reassuring these days, to say the least. By the time this appears in print, they may be terrifying. The American debacle over the hostages has ended, and who knows what violent and world- shaking stunt the CIA and the U.S'. military will try next. There is `no more dangerous time for our society on earth than one in which the Americans are embroiled in foreign affairs and, at the same time, there is a presidential election in the offing. This has been proved, over and over again. The incumbent president, if he wants another term in office, and he nearly always does, is tempted, especially if it is going to be a close race, into perilous ventures from which he will emerge as a hero and waltz into office. President Jimmy Carter showed, for along period, admirable restraint as the lawless Iranians twisted the tiger's tail. But, as the election loomed, and the situation remained stagnant, he came under more and more pressure from the "hawks" among his advisers, and from the mood of his people, to "do something". He gave in, with the resulting fiasco in Iran. A completely bollixed rescue sortie. The hostages, target of the attempt,_ scattered.American soldiers killed in action for the first time in his regime. At the White House, the moderate Secretary of State, Cyrus Vance, resigned because he was against the somewhat strident mission. And a new, harsh, hard-nosed voice for Carter, as No. 1 man on foreign policy, Zbigniew Brzezinski,' who doesn't believe in the soft-shoe shuffle, but in hob -nailed •boots. Another arrogant idiot like Henry Kissinger, the late, unlamented mouth for Richard Nixon. Lord help us all. Behind all the pious expressions of grief for the dead men, and the lukewarm sympathy of America's international "friends" lie a lot of unanswered questions. Why didn't Carter wait another three weeks, until the date many of his allies had agreed to apply heavy sanctions on Iran? You supply the answers. _ - How could a nation with the, greatest technology in the' world, a nation that put a man on the moon, so abysmally foul up a rescue operation similar to the one carried out suc- cessfully b,ytiny Israel at Entebbe? .Wily - did they leave their dead behind, to be ignominiously displayed before the world's television cameras by the savages masquerading as holy men, of Iran? Surely you take your dead with you. Those are just a few of the questions the headlines force one to ask, unless one is a booby, and trusts the leaders of nations. Let's leave the Yanks alone with their troubles, and have a look closer to home. More questions pop up. If Canada really sympathizes with the American position on Iran and the hostages, as our leaders indicate, why don't we do something about it? Whatever the Shah did, and his was obviously a corrupt and brutal reign, his successors are no better. They have hanged hundreds after kangaroo trials, persecuted racial and religious minorities and surrendered the principles of justice and mercy into the hands of a narrow, religiously fanatic old man. Why doesn't Canada kick out all Iranians, stop trading with them,seize any assets they have in this country, refuse them entry visas, and keep it up until the hostages are released and a stable and civilized government is restored in, Iran? Why doesn't Canada, in- ternationally known as a peace, maker, go back to that role, and work through the United Nations, the Commonwealth, and the other great dispensed by bill smiley powers, to bring Iran into''line? If we deplore Russia's invasion of Afghanistan, which we claim • to do, why don't we do something besides deplore? Because we might lose some wheat sales; that's why. We make a feeble gesture by talking our athletes into staying away from the Olympic Games, poor devils. But we go right on planning to host Russian hockey teams in the "great" Canada Cup series. Of course, that paradox is simply enough - explained. Olympic athletes don't make money, they cost money. And they aren't very well organized and don't have much clout. Turn to page 8 a look through the news -record files The biggest ball game of.the year is set for June 17 at the Canadian.Forces Base, Clinton. The game sponsored by the Warden of Huron County, will pit the oldtimers ofthe base against the oldtimers from Clinton. 25 YEARS AGO .-.June 2, 1955 At a meeting of the ratepayers in Bayfield,Public School, it was voted 32-11 to retain the site for the new school and to expropriate more property from the Dresser Brothers. Sober officials looked hopelessly at the mud and water at Clinton .Obmrnunity Park last Saturday, as the torrent of rain forced the postponement of the Clinton Spring Show. Huron risirig is one of the few in the province where a straight fight between two candidates will take place during the Ontario General Election on June 9. -.The two named "in -official nomination were Tom Pryde, merchant, Exeter and James Scott, teacher, Seaforth. Hector Kingswell had an informed and listening audience last week, when he demonstrated the intricacies of the new resuscitator to the doctors of the town and the RCAF Station Clinton. Fire) of unknown origin destroyed the frame barn and straw shed on the farm of Harry Torrance, Porter's Hill on Tuesday. Clinton Fire Brigade were Called out but could only stand by to guard the house which was endangered. Lost in the fire were about 15 tons of straw, 125 hens, 450 baby chicks, three' calves and a quantity of hay. 50 YEARS AGO May 29, 1930 Beginning on Wednesday next the post office will observe the weekly half -holiday and beginning next week 25 of the business places in Clinton will be closed each Wednesday afternoon during June, July and August. Automobile owners. Isn't it better to pay the premium you know, than risk liabilities you cannot estimate. Don't drive without insurance, There should be no further ambiguity about your insurance obligations. Every motorist musy be covered against all highway hazards. Considerable work has been out on the streets during the past couple of weeks, under the supervision of Chief Strong, who finds that it is very difficult to do satisfactory work when a load of gravel is put on here and there, just as it is needed the worse. What the thorough going in- spector would like to see- done is every street• graded up, gravelled and left complete as he goes along. 75 YEARS AGO June 1, 1905 The other night a shade tree belonging to Mr. Thos. Managhan was girdled by some evil-minded person. The work was done with a dull axe and the footprints of the • odds 'n' ends A beginning As one reporter put it, "most Canadians heaved a collective sigh of relief" after the votes were counted in the Quebec referendum last Tuesday. Thanks to at pomputor, viewers knew within 45 minutes of the close of the polls what the outcome would be. More than 59 per cent of Quebec's population voted against sovereignty association. By ten -thirty, there was•resignation in one camp and jubilation in the other. Then Canadians held their breath again as a crowd of disappointed "yes" supporters marched through the streets Of Montreal toward a,. predominately English-speaking residential area. Mailboxes were knocked over, Canadian flags were ripped and store windows were broken. What started innocently enough became uglier, write I1 t C rs Lsingfreedoin Heikr f itor, aindbecoming concerned at the loss of freedom •Bayfield is suffering.,I find I ' can no longer. ,walk along the North River to North Beach, East of the bridge, a chainlink fence bars the •North side of the river. A road -has been cut, south of the fast side ofthe river and I counted nine very large boat' trailers among the bushes of this proposed con, servation area. Part of die river has beenblocked by a barge, and damage has been done to trees and bushes. Who permitted an opening onto Highway 21 at this dangerous point? .-Surely the cut has been made on high- way property. I-.-.see_no eeridence...of_an,_extended marina, but' I do see what looks like the establishment of a storage area for large uisightly boat trailers. Are the river craft (such a joy to see on the West side) going to result in a connection of ugly looking trailers, stored on the East side? I noticed people are frequently using the East and believe it is. im- portant that Legislation control its random development, and the con- servation proposal, brought forward. Those who allowed development of the North side of the river without thought, for Village freedom,, were perhaps unaware until it had slipped through their fingers, but officials must be aware that the. Village is losing its grasp on the East side. Soon it will be too late. girdler were easily noticeable. An in- vestigation may yet be held by the authorities. Mr. Jowett of Bayfield is erecting another new cottage in the- White •C-ity- for -- Mr. Malcolm McTaggart of Clinton. Many of the teachers who were in town last week called on the News-Recrod to see out electric-drivextypesetting machine, paper folder and presses. They were all surprised to -see so complete a plant. ."Why," said one of them`, "this is like a city office. The News -Record is certainly up-to-date." 100 YEARS AGO May 27, 1880 Mr. A. Duff, storekeeper, has'obtained the contract.for carrying Mail between the Holmesville post office and the railway - station, also between Holtriesville and Porter's Hill. The weather of the past few days has been unusually warm for the month of May, the thermometer ranging in the 80's. Quite a number of farmers in this neigh- borhood are laying in lumber to be used in drainage; this will be money well spent, but we beleive it would be better if tile drains were used, which will almost last forever, and will, not cost much more than wood. We have received, but have not inserted, a letter taking exception to the actions of the calithumpians on the 24th, wherein the writer' quite naturally takes the ground that to thus burlesque the actions of the men who freely devote a large amount of their time to the interests of the town, is not treating them with the consideration they deserve. This may be true,but we think the writer has given more im- portance to the affair than necessary. The simple fact is the young men, as usual, wanted, to make the Calithumpians a novelty, and what is more natural than to see them -ta,ke_up.and make a burlesque of something that has transpired in our midst and which has generated such a variety of opinions and feelings. The inception and carrying out of the affair was to create a sensation and a laugh, and they succeeded, it being, to many as good as a play. We hope that all our "fellow sufferers" will take it as unconcernedly as we do, and tell them to "go and do it again and he hanged with them." Those who visited Clinton on the 24th in anticipation of a good day's amusement, certainly -got the worth of their money; if they did not, it was clearly their own fault. A little after the hour of 9 am the Calithumpians appeared on the streets, drawn by four horses, with jockey riders and created a great deal of merriment, not by means of the usual grotesque dress, which they had not, but from the fact that they were a burlesque on the town council. Every member and even ex -members, reporter, policeman etc., were represented, a mock'rneeting being held. by Blaine townshend reporters noted, and riot police were called in to disperse the crowd. Fortunately cooler heads prevailed and no major incidents erupted. The, crowd went home, and Canadians breathed another sigh of relief. When the sun came up next morning, things were back to normal. Man -on -the -street interviews . in Other parts of Canada prior to the referendum netted some surprising rem arks : "Referendum ! What's that?""If Quebec wants out, I think they should get out; we'd be better off without them, anyway." "1 hope,they vote 'No', but I don't think it will really affect me, anyway." "I think they will vote 'no.' It would be bad for Quebec and bad for Canada, if Quebec separated." The majority of Canadians wanted Quebec to remain within Canada and were quietly optimistic, especially during the last few days of the campaign, that the vote on May 20 would be 'no'. Premier William Davis of Ontario ,stated after the referendum results became official, "This is not the end • 4 of a problem, but the beginning,of „a solution." Anyone, who listened to the speeches of Rene Levesque and Claude Ryan on' Monday evening, knows the matter is not closed. As Levesque put it: "The ball is in the federalists' court ' now." Con- stitutional reform is needed not only for Quebec but for all parts of Canada. Feet have been dragging too long. Prime Minister Trudeau suggested a meeting of *provincial premiers might be held as early as July' to renew talks. Change will follow, although precisely what kinds of change are difficult to predict. One thing is certain the change will have an effect on people across the country. The ultimate goal - a strong and united Canada with power divided more evenly among the provinces - can only be achieved in a spirit of co- operation. When this spirit becomes evident and workable, Canadians will be able to heave another collective sigh of relief. Yours truly, George Gregg Exceeded total Dear Editor: On behalf of the Huron County Unit of the Canadian Cancer Society, .I would like to express our congratulations and appreciation to all people in the Clinton area who contributed. so generously to the 1980 Cancer campaign for funds. As a result the Clinton Branch, under the -.-capable direction of Ches Archibald and Gerry Holmes, is the first branch in Huron County to exceed its ob- jective having achieved the significant amount of over $9,800. Efforts such as this enable the Cancer Society to continue its im- portant work in research, treatment to patients, and education of the public in prevention of cancer. With sincere appreciation, and gratitude, I remain. Yours truly, Ross McDaniel, Campaign Chairman Huron County Unit Canadian Cancer Society Clean up park Dear Editor: I have lived 25 years in the Village of Bayfield. Never before have I seen Clan Gregor Square looking so bad. Many people used to come for picnics but now you have to wear rubber boots to get through the dandelions. If you can find a picnic. - fable among the weeds you are lucky. T have talked to many other people in the village and they feel the same way about it. They call Bayfield beautiful but if the park continues looking like a 'disgrace no one will come, save for a few gypsies. Let's get it cleaned up. Yours truly Bayfield residents Documentary praised Dear Editor, Hurrah for CBC Access who have produced an excellent documentary on the advantages of breastfeeding to baby, mother, and family, shown on Channel 8 at 2:30 p.m. on May 26th. This program documented the work of the La Leche League in en- couraging and helping those women who choose to feed their children the natural way. The program dispelled many myths that have discouraged women from breastfeeding, suggesting that the few difficulties that may be overcome with and physical and emotional support from other nursing mothers. The women of the La Leche League, Belgrave appreciate this excellent presentation and hope' that anyone who wishes help in breastfeeding or in deciding how to feed their infant will contact our group. Sincerely, Leader Barbara Kerr Mother's of LLL Belgrave Valerie Bolton, Joyce Casemore Terri Korstanje Wendy Myra Stuart Leslie Martin Jeanette Harris t