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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1980-12-11, Page 5dotting Cayuga Industrial Waste Site Thegovernment's refusal Jo hold a full envirOntientel hearing on the. south Cayuga liquid waste project continues to be con- troversial. The NDP has indicated that it might vote against the Government on this issue. Since the Liberal Party has already. promised to withhold approval of . Environment Ministry estimates because of the proposed site, there is a possibility of Government defeat if the NDP also withholds approval. his 1lappens, since' the Opposition would, in fact, be denying funds to the r_Government this would be considerd a matter of confidence. It has been suggested by the opposition that the Government had scored a propaganda coup through the appointment of Donald Chant, co-founder of Pollution Probe and director of the Joint Study Centre of Toxicology at the University of Toronto, as chairman of the, cor- poration to be set up to develop and manage the $60 million site near the Grand River. Dr. Chant has indicated that he would have liked to see an environmental assessment hearing on the site "but that is water under the bridge now ; the decision has been made. Now we'll just have to make sure we get the best facility possible." Ajax Dump An Ontario en- vironmental tribunal which vetoed a�`�giant toxic waste plant in Ajax has had its ` decision reversed by other board members who took no part in the public inquiry. The unprecedented rewriting and reversal revealed recently has prompted sharp criticism, threat of legal action and demands for a governmental ex- planation from citizens, lawyers and opposition MPPs. One of the three en- vironmental com- missioners who scuttled the 8.8 million gallon Ajax scheme but were overruledby the full Ontario Environmental Assessment Board has resigned without ex- planation. Conflict of Interest The Procedural Affairs Committee of the Ontario Legislature has recommended that conflict of interest legislation be introduced to apply to all provincial agencies, boards and commissions. Without giving names, the committee stated in its to The Clinton Lions Club float in the Santa parade featured the clubs work mwith the leader dog school. Left to right are. Glenn Price, "Hoggy" the dog, Len Theedom, and Walter Snary. (James Fitzgerald photo) Hensall WMS hold pot luck Carmel WMS and Ladies' Aid The President Mrs. Harvey Hyde presided for the Christmas meeting of the WMS of Carmel " Presbyterian Church which was held at the home of Mrs. Robert Bell on Monday following t a delicious . pot luck dinner. Mrs. Hyde opened"the meeting with a poem and Mrs. Ruby Bell was in. charge of the devotional with Mrs. Robert Taylor accompanying at the piano. Mrs. Jean Snell read the Scripture and Mrs. Bell gave the Christmas Message. The offering was dedicated by Mrs. Hyde .and Mrs. Faber read the minutes. A'card of thanks was read from Mrs. Mabel Munn and Mrs. Hyde reported the visiting done in November by . Mrs. Wright and Mrs. Thompson. Following the business, Mrs. Hyde expressed thanks to Mrs. Bell for being hostess to - the meeting. Mrs. Margaret Hoggarth presided for the meeting of the Ladies' aid which followed and the treasurer, Mrs. Hyde, gave a gratifying report 'of proceeds. Mrs. Marlene Bell reported for the card convener when mention was made of sick and shut-ins. Group leader Mrs. Dorothy Taylor an- nounced special music is being prepared for the Christmas month when the Van Wieren sisters will supply music. Ron Fleming will play and sing on Sunday, December 14th when Holy Communion will be dispensed and Miss Sandra- Wadcl wi-ll-play on December 21st. MPs. Ruby Bell reported for the kitchen committee and arrangements were made to decorate the church. The offering was received and dedicated by Mrs: Hoggarth. Following the business, the nominating com- mittee of Mrs. Gloria Mousseau and 1Vjrs. Cathy Bell reported the following officers for the WMS: president Mrs. Robert Bell; vice- president, Mrs. Robert Taylor; treasurer, Mrs. ) Cathy Bell; secretary, Mrs. Elizabeth Faber; ass't secretary, Mrs. 0 • from page 4 Well, 1 don't have to fill in. any more details. We're all in the same leaky boat. However, the only way to do it is a day at a time. Tomorrow Ellbe a day nearer the grave, but I'll have done tremendous things; shaving my face, brushing my teeth, going to work, marking some essays, sorting out a squabble among my Grade 10's. The possibilities are limitless. Elanor Th`Qmpson; pianist, Mrs. \ Dorothy Taylor ; cradle roll secretary, Mrs. Elizabeth Faber; ''glad tidings secretary, Mrs. Emma Campbell; literature and friendship secretary, Mrs. Maggie Campbell; Queensway represen- tative, Mrs.. Gertie.Moir; associate secretary, Mrs. Jean Snell. Ladies' Aid Officers: presient, Mrs. Margaret Hoggarth; vice-president, Mrs. Bertha MacGregor; treasurer, Mrs. Hyde, secretary, Mrs. Gloria Mousseau; pianist, Mrs. Dorothy Taylor; kitchen committee, Mrs.' Eleanor Thompson and Mrs. Gl�ria Mousseau; card conveneor, Mrs. Marlene Bell; quilting committee, Mrs. Ruby Bell, Mrs. Gertie Moir; group leaders, Mrs. Marlene Bell and Mrs. Dorothy Taylor. Mrs,. Jean Snell read the Scripture and Mrs. Emma Campbell in- stalled the officers. Chiseihurst UCW On December 2nd, the Chiselhurst UCW held their Christmas meeting in the church with Mrs. Jack Brintnell presiding and she welcomed the guests; Hensall UCW, W.M.S. and Arnold Circle Evening Auxiliary of Carmel Church. The president led in a most appropriate worship service and retold the Christmas story and several Christmas hymns were sung with Mrs. Alf Ross at the piano. Thank -you cards were received from Richard and Pearl Taylor and Margaret Cole. Rev. Stan McDonald spoke to the ladies about the ``Christmas Star " and"` our Faithin following it's meaning. Mr's. Eric Luther and Mrs. Nan Britton ac eompanied by Mrs. Cecil Pepper at the piano sang a beautiful ,Christmas hymn. Mrs. Brintnell thanked everyone who took part in the meeting: Rev. McDonald gave the Benediction and an exchange of gifts were made by the members and everyone discovered who their secret pal was during the past year. Lunch was served by Fredo Boa, Beatrice Munni, Earla Coleman and Loretta Riley. Legion Ladies The Hensall Legion Ladies' Auxiliary met on Thursday evening owing to the weather conditions on Tuesday evening and the president, . Mrs. Beatrice UyLpresided. Donations were made to the H'bm a Bound at Huronview, Girls' hockey team and "free ice time" for skating for the children Ifit's. from' Anstett's it says; `you're special' ANSTETT JEWELLERS 8 Albert St Clinton 26 Main St S Seaforth 284 Main St Exeter The singular beauty of Royat Doulton 203 Durham E Walkerton The Bride 3195 Paula 8210 Treats will be taken to residents pf the Nursing Home and gifts andtreats to life members and shut- ins. Plans were finalized for the Children's Christmas Party and also plans made for catering to banquets. An exchange of Christmas gifts was followed by a delicious lunch. Tickets are available for the "Money Doll" at William's Hairstyling. Rebekahs exchange sisters Amber Rebekah Lodge members held their Christmas meeting on Wednesday evening with a very good attendance. Noble Grand Bertha MacGregor presided, assisted by the' Vice - Grand Gladys Coleman, who gave the report of the visiting committee;. A., donation was sent to the C P . committee to , assist in the treats for shut-ins, also a donation to the Family and Children's Aid Services. Christmas greetings were received from D.D.P. Verna Thomas and sister lodges and Deputy Commander Ernie and Olga Chip - chase. The members will attend the Lodge meeting in Clinton January 5th when assembly president Myrtle Patterson makes her official visit. Following the meeting, the entertainment committee Vera Lem - mon, Evelyn McBeath, Beatrice Richardson. and Edith Bell led in carol singing with Evelyn at the piano. Dorothy Parker gave two readings as did Hazel Corbett. A gift exchange followed when the sisters discovered their secret sisters. The social committee of Dorothy Parker, Dorothy Corbett, Elizabeth Riley and Annie Reid served lunch. Board of Ed. committees... Elliott of Blyth heads the personnel committee with members,. Eugene Frayne, Harry Hayter, John Jewitt and Clarence McDonald: This com- mittee will be negotiating with the secondary school teachers on a new con- tract. All 16 members of the board were sworn into office Monday by county Judge, F G Carter. The six new members on the board are Jean Adams, Joan Van Den Broeck, Dennis Rau, Frank Falconer, John Goddard and John Jewitt. IUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIUI Today is the tomorrow you . worried about yesterday. -Motto on a sundial. CLINTON NEWS- E ORD', Ugs» +#. p )ECZ MBE 11, 1980,— ACM report to thegislature that "a serious conflict of interest problem exists with the .board of Ophthalmic Dispensers, as with other a4eneies..." The report states Haat. "because agencies have varying `arm's length' relationships with Ontario Government ministries, conflict of interest rules that may be appropriate for civil servants may not be appropriate for 'in- dependent' agencies". The report-41''also takes issue with the way ap- pointments are made to the hundreds of agencies, boards and commissions. -Tfiese are now ibIffieTr `-" through a committee of top officials and sup- porters of the Con- servative party and confirmed by Order -in - Council. While the appointments are made public once the decision has been made the selection process is confidential and largely bidden from public view. Severance pay An Opposition motion to guarantee severance pay for laid -off workers was postponed before it reached a vote because of a long debate by both opposition parties. After the debate, the Minister of Labour, Dr. Robert Elgie, asked the Chair- man of the Committee to declare both the NDP motion on severance pay and a Liberal motion on extending the notice period for laid -off workers out of order. However, no such ruling. was made. Other matters A Legislature Com- mittee has recommended an end to the proliferation of lotteries because it is concerned that the Qatari° Lottery Corgi poration is - ,subtly promoting a gambling ethic. In a report tabled recently, the all party procedural affairs committee stated that the corporation is aggressive in emphasizing the en- tertainment of its games. Power production at Ontario Hydro's Bruce generating station has been cut in half by problems with the plant's automated refuelling system. The Unit 2 reactor was shut down Monday to repair a hutdowns, the plant will probably have a record production year. Paul Weiler, the author of a study of procedures at Ontario's Workmen's Compensation Board, has been named chairman of a seven man committee responsible for negotiating the 198143 Ontario Health Insurance Plan schedule of benefits for physicians' services. The M agister of. Health,, Mr. Dennis Timbrell, has: stated that he will demand that anesthetists at Toronto Western Hospital stop pre -billing women ` seeking aborw tions. He pointed out that the Health Disciplines Act specifically makes it professional misconduct for doctors to demand prepayment. Re -mor The debate on Re -mor and other investment companies contwinues_ if Opposition Members endeavouring to pressure the Government into complying with the Speaker's Warrant demanding relevant documentation. I'll report in detail on this matter next week. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (To help you make the most from.your farming -dollars) Centralia College of Agricultural Technology and area OMAF personnel in co-operation with Canada Employment and Immigration Commission offer this CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY in two locations WHEN: February 3-26 (Tuesdays9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m and Thursdays 1:00 p.m. - 4:0a pin.) WHERE: Legion Hall, Wingham WHEN: February 4-27(Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.in and Fridays 1:00 p,m. - 4:00 p, m.) WHERE: Centralia College, Huron Pork FOR MORE INFORAMT4ON CONTACT: O.M.A.F. Hon, Clinton, Ontario (519) 482-3428 O.M.A.F. Bruce, Walkerton, Ontario (519) 881-3301 Continuing Education, Centralia College of, Agricultural Technology Huron Park, Ontario ' (519) 228-6691 Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food Come browse through our vast selection of fin' home furnishings. Shop and compare - compare selection, quality, and service - you can buy the best for less at Ball & Mutch. d (:hair, always make a s%eleonie additi'►n to the home. Ilii . w aw,n. ..e ha%e an e•reep• - tional ,election of fine quality chair, - rocker'.. recliner,. i" el rocker'.. t:itionary chair'. and more. Priced from '99. to '379. 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