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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1980-10-16, Page 44--CLINT014 NEW -R CORD, THUR,SDAY, °aro R10, 1900 - Tho Olotoo Strowilooto* iwohltolsol 0404 Thorioloy of P.Q. soo 21. Clinton. Otttotlo, ,conotto, N�MLLTsl.4i24443, tikikaffilitloot hotot Coototht -MC* $4,,,eitiv,04.14441P0Prrsor u44.414Toeolon .$3.46001, Tits!' ,tt eriststotod os, **coital Otto moll by, Clio. Pot' otitco onior tho potiott soother Olt 'rho Nowt-itocorti ioctiotorototi In 1124 •ft,,t Huron P414 .Iff**Sor4.,iourkdati 1011h onit Tho Clinton, Now Pro. toont44 h too,- Totigt pow run TAO. A MEMBER • JAMES E. FITZGERALD. Editor SHELLEY McPHEE NOM Editor GARY, HAIST - Advertising Manager HEATHER BRANDER - Advertising MARGARET LOMB - Office Manager BONNIE SCRIVER - Circulation 9'110 0 AOC so •MEAABER Display advertising ratelk available on reoucot. Ask for Rate Card No. 10 effective Sept. 1. 1179. Must not fold Just at a time when the town could use their strength and voice the most, the Clinton Business Association is in danger of becoming past tense. A meeting last week failed to at- tract sufficient interest to keep the valuable association a viable tool for merchants, with only a 'half dozen of the 60 or so members showing up. But undaunted, the old faithful die- hards are going to give it 'one more chance, and in a last ptcJi desperate effort, they are going to tr once more this Thursday (tonigh ) to keep it alive. It's not that the business com- munity in Clinton is dying, far from it, there have been inore businesses open, and more store' and bank ex- pansions in town than in any year in the last decade, and with others Sprucing up their image, the town can offer shoppers more than ever before. So it's really apathy that is hurting the Business Association, at a time when businesses people need each other the most. With tough times facing the consumer, there is fierce competition from other towns for the shopper's dollar - all the more reason for business people to co -operate. -By J.F. Education is the key The acknowledgement that alcohol is the major __drug abuse problem in Huron County should not be viewed as a lesser of two evils problem, says the Zurich Citizens News. • , As stated at the public meeting held recently under the auspices of the Huron County Council for Action on Alcohol and other Drugs, a change in attitude by the adults who have school age children is necessary_ if there is to be any advancement made in the.fight against drug abuse, including alcohol. On a large scale, society as a whole must change their attitude towards the use of mood -altering drugs. Too often the public is exposed to opposite ends of drug use such as the young and healthy people who4avort on beer commercials, or the'pfcture of a youth who's mental development has be sever e ly.,.hamper ed b_y The over -use of drugs. There is the middle road where moderate use of, for example, alcohol helps a person to relax and to lessen the tensions which life today imposes. Education is the key, not only in the schools but outside of the traditional areas of learning. • South Huron District High School teacher Jim Gladding pinpointed the problem in the following sentence: "When you have a double standard it makes it difficult to deal with children on the matter." The media has a very important role to play in both the problem and the development of the solution. Television seems to .be the primary. "glorifyer" of alochol thanks to the beer commercials which invade the household at practically every -hour of the day. On the other hand, the print media seems to impart a negative attitude towards drug abuse as the result of the covering of accidents where drug abuse may have played a factor and in the court reports which detail the abuse of drugs as viewed by the law. It's a problem where there is no simple answer but where an answer must be found. Happiness in Hullett by Shelley McPhee • 5 WARS AGO October 23, 1975 Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Jervis of Isaac Street in Clinton 'celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on October 18. The Clinton Figure Skating Club held a successful skate-a-thon last Saturday at, the arena and kids and adults of all ages participated. Murray Gaunt, PP for Huron -Bruce, told this newspape that the will not be seeking the Liberal Party leadership this time around. Neighbors and friends came to the aid of Bill Hough on his Highway 8 farm. Mr. Hough is confined to a London hospital with severe fractures following a fall from a 60 -foot silo on his farm. Seventeen out of.52 former graduates of the Clinton Public Hospital School of Nursing returned to Clinton last Monday night to present a chair to the hospital, on behalf of -all the graduates. Those who attended included: Annette Sinclair of Seaforth, a 1922 grad; Grace Forbes, Clinton, 1928; Nellie Griffiths, Guelph, 1932; Bee Cooke, Clinton, 1943; Madelon Yeats, Clinton, 1943; Ina Reed; Mooretown, .19'45; Kathleen Longman, 'Blyth, 1946 and Irene Storey, Milverton, 1951. 10 YEARS AGO October 22, 1970 More than 400 persons representing various Royal Canadian Legion branches in District C were in Clinton over the weekend for their annual convention. A massed color party from the Legion Branches made a, colorful sight as they participated in a wreath -laying ceremony at the Clinton cenotaph on Sunday mor- ning. Over 80 flags blew in the breeze at th e ceremony. Marlene Cunningham managed to get a shot away despite close checking by four Stratford Centfal players in junior girl's basketball action at Central Huron , Secondary School. Marlene was a leading scorer in the CHSS loss. Skipper of the Sea Scouts Ted Gozzard has volunteered to have his troop look after the raising and lowering of the fla‘g in Bayfield's Clan Gregor Square. Apple picking on th,e farm of Ross Middleton, RR 2, Bayfield-, has been easier 1' Thanks again As a Canadian, what is your favorite holiday in the year? Think carefully, now. (No objection to ',tanks playing the game). Originally, our holidays had religious overtones. Hence, the term holy days : Christmas, Good Friday, Thanksgiving. Then .we developed patriotic or, if ydu prefer — political holidays. These include such stirring times as Dominion Day, now better known as the First of July; British Empire and Commonwealth and The Queen's Birthday; Armistice or Remem- brance Day. Finally, we have a few pure pagan holidays tossed in: Labor Day; Civic Holiday and New Year's Day. Well, let's start at' the bottom and eliminate. Civic Holiday has no significance whatever. It's the day on which everyone gets out of town for the weekend, except the local mer- chants, who are supposed to get a Civic holiday, but spend it working like mad -at the service club carnival, raising money for some worthy cause. It isn't even a national holiday. Big city stores ignore it. Labor Day, as we all know, far from being a tribute to organized labour, iS a day oh which nobody does a tap of work, except for getting their kids ready for • school, or closing up the cottage. ' The next in insignificance is dif- ficult to choose. We have Dbminion Day, of course. Once it was a day of horse races, picnics, boat excursions, and speeches in the park. Now it is merely a day which, annoyingly, doesn't always. fall on a Monday or Friday. And we have that what -ever -it -is Day in May. It used to be Queen Victoria's Birthday. In the morning, trees were planted. For the rest of the day and night, you burned your fingers on firecrackers and your eyebrows on Roman Candle's. I guess what we're supposed to do now is sit around and think of our Com- monwealth brother in Zambia and Senegal or the Queen, whose birthday is in another month, or something? What we actually do is open the cottage or go fishing. And—th-en -of course, there is- New Year's Day. Hangovers and broken resolutions. Actually,, New Year's depends on how fervently you first- footed it on the preceding eve. It can be as bleak as a beverage room or as rambunctious as a rooster. But ahead of it there lie three cold, dark, dreary and deadly months of wiOter. The two saddest holidays pf the year are Remembrance Day and Good Friday. And, appropriately, they come at the most dismal times of the year. On Nov. 1 lth the sky weeps, the widows and mothers weep, the flags droop at half-mast and the bells toll. The only joint in town that jumps is the Legion Hall. After the solemn rites have ended, old cronies gather to eXchange lies, enjoy good food and drink, and listen to the inevitable speaker trying to convince them it was all worthwhile. Good Friday is gloom, darkness and bitter wind, remnants of snow drifts. A day of death, sacrifice and sorrow. Cold, cold, and the earth is dead and frozen. Christmas is another thing. A season of peace and joy on earth with goodwill toward men, according to the ads and the interminable carols. But, let's be honest. By the time The Dayl has arrived, you are baffled, bushed and broke. That leaves nbthing else but Thanksgiving. That's, my choice, every year. It's the best Canadian holiday. First, there are the physical delights. Weather is usually fine 4)11Sk and ui ihi. ceilery magnificent: blue, bronze and crimson. Blood bubbles in the veins. Fire feels good. Foodkastes like never before. Lungs lap clean air. Sleep is sweet, smooth and as dreamless as whipped honey. ' And then there's the thanksgiving itself. Thanks for good health. Thanks I'm alive. Thanks for children. Thanks for a good harvest, or fat beef, or a steady job. Th-anks for a chance to go on living through another year of those other holidays until I can say thanks again. Is this fall thanks to a machine designed by Mr. MiddleGi which allows pickers to stand on the platform right in top of the tree, eliminating the use of ladders. The platforms are built on a wagon which accommodates either bins or crates for storing theapples. 25 YEARS AGO November 3, 1955 Entries for the Huron County Apple Show, which is being held in the auditorium of the Clinton town hall this Saturday have been very good. G.W. „Montgomery, agricultural representative for the county, reports that more. than 70 bushels have been entered in the bushel hamper classes and over 120 six -quart baskets of the county -grown fruit also have been entered. A large crowd of shoppers 'gathered in downtown Clinton for last Saturday's Appreciation Day draw. The crowd ex- tended to the end of the block and wellup past Stanikirth's to the right. Still another 75 to 100 -people stood on the sidewalk, across the street waiting to hear their name called. The plan by 26 of Clinton's wide-awake merchants tb show the ap- preciation of their many customers is proving very popular. 50 YEARS AGO October 23, 1930 Last night the fine barn of Mr. Orville Phillips, Huron Road, east of Clinton, was totally destroyed by fire. The season's crop of grain, hay and feed was totally destroyed together with a calf and a number of hens. Mr. Phillips was in the barn putting down hay for the horses and had a lantern, which exploded and before anything could be done the whole place was in a blaze. The loss is heavy and is only partially covered by insurance. We are sorry to report the death of Mrs. Richard Scott , of the 9th concession of Hullett, which occurred on Monday night. The deceased lady had not been in good health all summer but had only been seriously infor a fortnight. She was quiet and retiring, a good wife amd mother and leaves to mourn their loss a husband and one daughter, Zelda Lucille, who will sadly miss a kind and loving mother. Really, we hate to complain about the climate, b'ut to wear straw hats one day and,. hunting out winter clothing the day after is a bit disconcerting.o, A list of the unemployed In Clinton is now being made out. Persons in the following classes are requested to register in the Town Clerk's office; all now out of work, all working part time only, all who are usually unemployed in the winter month,s. 74 YEARS AGO October 18, 1906 Some evilly -disposed person the other day poisoned a beagle hound owned by Mr. Jos. Rattenbury. This is the second beagle he has lost in this way in the past year and he naturally feels very indignant, about it and offers a reward for such evidence as will lead to the conviction of the poisoners. Dr. W. Holloway lost a valuable spaniel in the same way. An Englishman named Harry Robinson, who-, when drunk, is in the habit of in- dulging in very bad language, was tried before P.M. Andrews on Friday last. He pleaded guilty, blamed it'all on too much Just horsin' around What I know about horses could he written on a pumpkin seed Therefore, when I was invited to attend a. performance of the World Famous Royal Lippizan Stallions, it was logical for me to ask : " Do I want to go and see what?" The Lippizan was a rare breed created in the 16th century for Austria's royal house of Hapsburg. Centuries of crossbreeding of Spanish and Arabic -Oriental bloodlines resulted in a breed of exceptional conformation, beauty and in- telligence. • Four hundred years* of history are not without drama. The Lippizan stud was forced to flee three times during the Napoleonic Wars and was evacuated again in 1915. In 1942, the stud was shipped to Czechoslovakia for safekeeping, but without the mares, the breed faced extinction. In 1945, under orders of General Patton, an American squadron carried out a daring raid to rescue 150 stallions, mares and colts. whisky, expressed sorrow, so was let go on suspended sentence, But if he appears before the same bench again on the same charge, it's to goal he'll go, so he is not likely to thus transgress in Clinton anymore. 105 YEARS AGO October 28, 1875 By reference to our advertising columns it will be seen that Mr. T. Kidd of Seaforth, has imported a large stock of new tea, which he' says he will sell at less than wholesale prices. Now that sugar and tea are so cheap, one can afford toindulge in a cup of good tea, well sweetened. As an evidence of the salubrity of our climate and tendency of.marriage towards longevity, we can mention the fact that a couple in this town- passed their golden wedding day on Tuesday last, the bride showing her vigor and housekeeping qualities on that day by turning out the family's washing. May they live to enjoy their diamond wedding is the'wish of a host of friends. • As all letters must now be prepaid. by - postage stamp, everyone who employs the mail in carrying correspondence, should ptovide themselves with stamps as they do with paper and envelopes; they are always • worth their face in money and no difficulty would be experienced in passing them if not wanted. It would be as much con- venience to themselves as the postmaster. BUTTER, BUTTER - The subscriber will pay cash for any quantity of Good Yellow 13utter, in Tubs. Also, For Roll Butter. Done up in nice shape, in two or • threepound,rolls.W..11.11ine. • Manitoba marks historic occasion Dear Editor: Brandon, Manitoba will mark its 100th anniversary in 1982 and preparations for the celebration of this. historic ,occasion. are well un- derway. One of the major functions of the year will be "Homecoming", designated for the period July 3rd to 1lth inclusive, and the Centennial Committee is now in the process of establishing a register of persons who formerly resided in the city of Brandon. Through the courtesy of your newspaper, we would ask any ex-Brandonites in your area to send their names and addresses to us so they may be placed on our Homecoming mailing list. Such correspondence should be addressed to the Brandon Centennial Com- mittee, P-.0. Box 1982, Brandon, Manitoba, R7A 6A3. Thank you. Yours truly, (Mrs.) Eva M. Campbell Chairman 1982 Brandon Centennial Committee by Blaine townshend A Walt Disney film, "The Miracle of the White Stallions" recounted the rescue and broUght to the attention of North Americans the noble /breed of the Lippizan. A Florida -based operation stages annual tours in the United States, Canada and other parts of the world. It is not affiliated with the Austrian government nor the famous Spanish Riding School. Some of the horses are imported from Austria: others are bred from imported stock and raised in the United States. All are descendants of the famous bloodline. The riders and instructors are trained in the European -style of •classical dressage, which is' training of the horse in obedience and deportment. The Lippizan was fearless in historic battles. With flaring nostrils and flashing eyes, he would rear onto his hind legs and pirouette protecting his rider with his head and chest. When, foot soldiers advanced from behind, he would leap into the air and kick out with his hind legs. He could balance in a haunching position, protecting his rider with his body and giving the warrior time to take aim. Set to classical music, the original battle manouevers are now part of the routine of The Dancing White Stallions, a display of strength and grace that delights audiences. Average life span of the Lippizaner is 30 to 35 years. At birth they are usually black or brown in colour and change to their characteristic pure white over a period of six to 10 years. The show that came to south- western Ontario made me appreciate the years of training required. An electrical storm plunged the arena into darkness temporarily and knocked out half the lights for the whole performance. But the show went on. The horses didn't seem any more spooked than the audience. According to a lady sitting beside me, there were flaws in the per- formance, but to me and to the majority of the audience, it was a marvel of beauty and agility. Tony the Wonder Horse stole the show, though. With amazing per- ception of hand signals and verbal commands, the Palomino entertained spectators with a comic routine that ranged from re-enacting a bullfight to lying down'on the job. Marty thanks Dear Editor: On behalf of the Red Cross and the Clinton Kinettes, wish to convey thanks to everyone who helped to make our Blood Donor Clixdc a suc- cess again- • There were 200 donors attending the Cflnc last Tuesday giving 172 pints, Also thanks to C.H,S.S. for the USe of the facilities, Mr. Clynick and his students for helping unload and the custodians for their co-operation. • Thank -you also goes to Huron and Erie Beverages for donating Coca- Cola, all). the volunteer helpers for their time and Clinton Sorority for the telephoning. All help and donations are much appreciated. •Thinext Clinic -will be on MEty 1981, so please keep that date in mind. With sincere thanks. Volunteer Chairperson Kinette Club of Clinton Bev Riley and Mary Jean Beattie Save the past D ea'? Editor, • I would appreciate space in your paper to inform your readership of the establishment of "The John G. Diefenbaker Memoriql Foundation". The Foundation was established to retain, for posterity, the tremendous achievements of The Chief during a lifetime of dedication to his fellow Canadians. There will be to major objectives of the Foundation. To save, for all Canadians, present and future, his home in Rockcliffe Park, Ottawa, as a museum. That museum will'be open to all Canadians who visit their capital. To develop youth -oriented programs that will be associated with the Diefenbaker Centre in Saskatoon and Parliament. • Both objectives will require fun- ding. It is the view of the.Executive of the Foundation that we should first appeal for support from the ordinary Canadians' of Canada. John Diefen- baker was their champion. He fought their battles *throughout his lifetime. His Bill of Rights gave them equality in the Canada of today. Philip Seto, a young resident of Ottawa wrote the Foundation and made the first donation of $1. In his letter he stated, "I am Chinese, and I am a Canadian, born in Ottawa ... the people of Canada should get together and put Mr. Diefenbaker'S home in Rockcliffe so that all Canadians across Canada and this World can seei the home of th this great 'man and Canadian, the man from Prince Albert that stood for all of Canada ... I feel Ottawa and Canada owes it to this man". If you feel as Philip Seto feels, please send a donation to the Fourk dation. No amount is too small. Let's save his home. Please send your donations, which can be used as a tax deduction, to: The John G. Tilden- biaker Memorial Foundation, P.O. Box 9324, Alta Vista Terminal, Ottawa, Ontario, K1G 3V1. Yours sincerely, Robert C. Coates, Q.C., M.P. CNIB support Dear Editor: . During the month of October canvassers— for the CNIB will be calling on residents of Clinton and Vanastra, asking your support for the Services, aids and rehabilitation suipplied to the Blind in our own and — surrounding areas. Loss of sight is tragic, but living without sight need not be. CNIB's specialized and support program provide blind people with skills they need to take their place in community life -- as wage earners, homemakers, students, parents -- as fellow citizens. Someday, you, or someone close to you, may need CNIB services. Your, dollars now will make sure CNIB is always there to help. Anyone who misses the canvasser, or lives byond the canvassed area, wishing to make a contribution may mail it directly to me and a receipt will be mailed out. Thank you in advance for your 'co- operation. It is appreciated'. Sincerely, (Mrs.) Edith E. • Landsborough canvass chairman Box 1001, Clinton. k Penny for your thoughts Dear Editor : The Auxiliary to the Clinton Public Hospital wishes to expms its ap- preciation for the advertising, and coverage you made possible for our annual Penny Sale. Sincerely Flora Kenwell "responding secretary 0