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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 1981-04-30, Page 1Klompens are here! With Clinton's first annual Klompen Feest only three weeks away, there are already plenty of "klompens" (wooden shoes) and other, souvenirs in town.. Freda Snteder of The Duch Store in Clinton shows off some of the idompcina and tee-shirt& available. The wooden shoes, handmade in Holland, were im- ported especially for the event, and come in a large variety of sizes. Contrary to popular myth, they are not heavy at all, and when worn properly, are lighter than many North American"' styled boots. (James Fitzgerald photo) Vanastra missing 30,000 gallons daily By Wilma Oke With up to 30,000 gallons of water unaccounted for each day, after it enters the Vanastra water system from tide Clinton water line, Tudcersmith Council approved a leakage test to be made on the system at a special meeting Tuesday. Council will retain an operator and equipment to do the tests at a cost of $1,000. It is expected this will be done sometime in May. The operator has agreed to instruct utilities manager Don McLean so he will be able to do future tests himself. Mark Bell and Dick Brown, officials from the Southwestern Regional Office of the ministry of the environment in London, which operates the Vanastra water and sewage systems, attended the council session to answer a number of questions as requested in a letter from council. The problem of the leaking system was discussed, where the leaks might be, what system to use to locate them, and how to mend them. The decision was made to hire the operator and machine to test the six miles of water mains. Another question to be solved was whether to replace the truck used by the employees. Council agreed to hang onto the present truck for another year. Recentiya over $200 was spent to get it back on the road and council expects it may cost another $300 to make it reach safety standards. Mark Bell explained that the budget in 1980 was overspent (by $14,000), but he said it was money that was needed and was not wasted. Reeve Robert Bell remarked that the overspending has been happening every year, and council should have been otiA Geez, just when I thought we had everything straightened out on Easter, along comes some new information to mess things up again. We had a couple of more readers phone after last week's paper hit the street saying that the Holy day could be no later than April 23. Wrong! One lady who was married on Easter Saturday in 1943, phoned to say that she and her husband honeymooned that weekend' and Easter Sunday was on the 25th, so I guess we'll leave it at that. By the way, she also said that the weather was so lousy they didn't get out onto the land until June that year. + + And the way things are going around here, it looks like it might be that way again this year, with all the heavy rains of late delaying the seeding another week. With more cold wet weather predicted, it's not the brightest situation for many farmers, many of whom are already at their wits end trying to hold things together in these tough economic times when many farmers are either going bankrupt or selling outtoGermans. Do you remember that picture from high school that showed Nero quietly played his fiddle while Rome burned? Well, provincial agriculture minister Lorne Henderson sort of looks like Nero, doesn't he? He just needs a laurel wreath around his head. + + + As the Math Street Wit said last week: "If Dolly Parton was a farmer, she'd be flat busted too." + + + How come I'm so mean this week? Well, I was finally able to work the garden on Monday night, and had it all set to plant on Tuesday night, when bang, along came one heck of a big thunderstorm and throughly dampened any sowing ideas for this week. And to top it off, the stupid income tax forms have to be completed and postmarked no later than April 30 (tommorow night), and I haven't finished mine yet, despite three months of on -again, off -again attempts. What a lousy week! + ++ Oh well, at least we can take a break after Thursday and relax for another year and maybe enjoy a few things in life, like that concert coming up this Saturday night put on by the band and -1 choir over at Central Huron Secondary School. The enthusiastic kids, who have to come in before eight in the morning to practice, are sure to please everyone. + + + Earlier Saturday, if you're not too busy, why not take in the Clinton Optimist's first annual garage sale at the Clinton arena. I understand there will be plenty of bargains. The club is still looking for donations, so leave them out at the curb between 7 and 9 pm on Thursday night. + + + Don't forget too, to leave your papers out this Saturday morning. In Clinton the Londesboro Lions will be picking them up at about 9 am, while in Bayfield, the village's Lions Club will be doing a similar task at about the same time. informed of this. Reeve Bell asked that in future the budget should be studied half- way through the year, and if.. on par alright, but if it's overbudget then he suggested that ministry officials sit down with council, explain the extra costs and then, "we can live with it." Dick Brown remarked that they should .schedule twomeetingsa year with council, possibly a third, or even more if needed. Another question that the ministry at- tempted to deal with was the question or hiring casual laborers to assist during the summer. Previously in 1980, some $1,750 had been paid out for summer help and in this year,$3,400.has been put in the budget for this. Mark Bell saki that the casual staff mows the . lawn, does painting and additional meter reading and without the help, it would put a real strain on the two regular staff members. It was noted that each of the men will be off on a three-week vacation in the sum- mer. Reeve Bell stated that a decision would have to be made as to whether to put the strain on the two staff members, or put the strain on the people who are paying the bill (Vanastra residents. ) Councillor John Brownridge suggested a compromise, by reducing the budget to what it was in 1980, back to $1,750. Dick Turn to page 3 Dearborn sold firm to re -open Limited production of automotive exhaust pipes has resumed - under a new name and new owners - in the former Dearborn Steel Tubing Inc. plant in Goderich. . Cayley Hill, a long-time Goderich resident and president of the newly formed Dearborn Steel Products Inc., said Tuesday ,he is the controlling shareholder. He refused to say how many other shareholders, if any, are in the company. Rick Quinney of Peat Marwick Ltd. of London said Hill's company formally acquired the assets of the former company in Toronto this week. Neither he nor 11111 would divulge the purchase price. Peat Marwick represented the Bank of Montreal, and Laventhal and Horwarh of Toronto represented the Canada Per- manent Trust Co., both major creditors of Dearborn Steel Tubing Inc. The company, which employed up to 60 people, went into receivership last fall. The Dearborn plant is housed in two buildings totalling 68;000 square feet. Hill said his company hopes to increase the present workforce of 12, but "this depends on the marketplace and on our sales. " 116th year—No. 17 Thursday, April 30, 1981 40 For Clinton Work'beginson official plan By Shelley McPhee Clinton belongs to the 3,100 residents who live there. The town's future also belongs to these people and their children. To ensure that Clinton's future is headed in the. right direction, an official pian for the town is being developed and the public is invited to study and comment on the proposals, says Jim Hunter, chairman of Clinton's planning board. With the history of the area and the present situations already researched, the second step in the development of the official plan will ask all Clinton lan- downers to comment on the alternative choices for the town's future. A series of four workshops will be held in May to provide an opportunity for Clinton people to review the background in- formation and present opinions to the planning board on Clinton's future. The workshops, to be held in the Clinton town hall, will begin on May 6 with an outline of the official plan and a discussion of the residential development concerns. On May 13 the workshop will focus on the areas of 'commercial, parks and open space resources, and future industrial development for Clinton will be studied on May 20. The summary workshop on May 27 will look at ideas and opinions voiced at the preceding meetings, and these will be integrated into a unified land use concept which best reflects the overall interests and welfare of the community. The official plan is more than just ... another legal document. Set up by the town and county planning boards, Clinton residents and town council, the plan offers guidelines for future land use and development in the town. 'It will work in conjunction with the present zoning bylaw, which sets precise regulations and limitations to land use and building. in Clinton. After several years of study and con- sideration, the official plan will give ;Clinton its own unique ideas., for the. organization, design and use of land and buildings for residential, commercial, industrial and recreational purposes says George Penfold of the Huron County Planning office. The plan will also outline the future needs for roads, sewers and utilities that may be required to support an increased population and further urban develop- ment. The official plan will also stress an attractive, naturally built environment that will enhance community life says Mr. Penfold. The planning board asks that Clinton people take a serious look at their town and share their ideas on the residential, in- dustrial, commercial and recreational aspects of the community. What types of housing are needed? Are there enough parks and are they conveniently located? What design regulations and size limitations should be placed on new apartment buildings? Is there more in- dustry needed in Clinton? How important is the dowritownahopping.-atea to the_ town and can it be improved? Is there ample parking in the core area? Are there pollution concerns in Clinton? Should the Bayfield River be left in its natural state, or developed for recreational uses? These and other questions arise when land use planning is considered. The planning board wants to hear what Clinton people think of their community, and what „they are looking for in the future. The workshops are designed to ensure that the community has a role in developing the official plan and that the plan is based on the needs and aspirations of Clinton people Mr. Penfold said. 0 owns horse barns? By Shelley McPhee While the horse barns, sheds and race secretary's office at the north end of Clinton's Community Park are located on town property, no one's quite sure who owns the structures. The town's recreation department, the Kinsmen, the Clinton Trotting Association and the Huron Central Agricultural Board all share responsibilites for these, but the organizations. are concerned about the haphazard management of these buildings. Representatives from each of these , organizations are holding a joint meeting tonight, April 30, at the Clinton town hall to discuss the matter,,and draw up a detailed policy regarding the barns and sheds. Organized by . the town's recreation committee, Clinton Councillor Wayne Lester, a town representative on the board explained, "The rec committee wants something concise, written down. in _black and white." He suggested that the eight buildings should either be numbered, or named, "In talking about them now," he noted, "everyone always gets mixed up." "We know that two are insured, but we don't know about the others," added Ron McKay, Clinton council's second representative on the rec board. "We don't know who owns what,." Councillor Lester added, "and one ._building may even.be doubly insured. We. - don't knot this for Certain, but we greatly suspect it." The buildings are situated on town property, so legally they belong to the Town of Clinton. It is known that years ago old sheds were moved onto the property to be used accommodate race horses, but no one is certain who is responsible for the buildings. "What'if a barn, filled with horses, burns down?" Clinton Mayor Chester Archibald wants to know, and that's what Thursday ii hf'e ro kirk` 'dL tde. _.a Canoe race raises X800 for Cystic Fibrosis By Jim Fitzgerald The fifth annual Clinton Kinsmen canoe race down the. Maitland River from Auburn to Hohnesville was hurt slightly by the opening of trout season, and and false believe that the river was low. Sunny weather did lure out over 50 en- tries in the 10 classes, and the $800 raised from the canoe race and the raffle will be all turned over to cystic fibrosis research, 'says event chairman John Kassies. In the men's expert class, the Julen and Rene Boogemans team of Hensall were first, down the course in slighly over 100 minutes to take home the Kinsmen club of Clinton trophy. They were followed by Julius Lang -Peter and Sid Strange, and Neal Thomas and Alastair Baird. In the men's advanced class, the John Courtney John Henderson team paddled their way to the first place prize from Clinton Chrysler, while Pete Black and Roger Harbocian won the Clinton Auto Parts trophy for second, and Gary Hawkins and Bill Maclntosh were third. Wayne Nelson and Steve Robert were first across the finish line in the men's amateur class, and won the Fleming's Feed Mill trophy. Following them were the teams of Ray Kettlewell and Bob Ramsay and Steve Jones and Brad Morgan. In the kayak class, Terry Chappell glided home first to win the Bank of. Montreal trophy, followed by Ron Long, who received the Campbell's Men's Wear trophy, and Keven Morwood, third. Don Craig and Cathy Armstrong pad- dled their way to the Clinton Commercial Printers Trophy by winning the couples advanced amateur class, followed by the team of Cindy Gard and Brian Murray, who won the Clere-Vu Auto Wreckers award, and Karen Cowan and Lisa Glanville. In the family class, John and Kim Morwood were first across the line to take home the Home Hardware trophy. They were followed by Terry Salter and Len Healy and Mac and Mary Lou Stewart. Only the team of Bob Reynolds and Tom Humphreys showed up in the Kinsmen interclub class and were automatic win - Weather 1981 1980 HI tO HI LG APR II, 21 6 ® 8 22 13 — 1 23 15.5 - 2 24 6 1 25 5 0 26 12 .4 3 27 14 —2 L 16.5 - 2 20 2 9 1 11 4 12 ' 2 11.5 — 1 -3 Rain 12.6 mm Rain 11.5 mm ners of the Merner Contracting trophy. • The Clinton Optimist team of Steve Tyndall and Dave Renner won the service club class and' the Scruton Fuel award, while Dick Kloss and Dave Crawford .teamed up to win the second place Royal Bank award. Donna Armstrong and Marrilyn Jones teamed up to win the Norholm Decorating trophy for finishing first in the ladies class, and .were followed by Julie Thomson and Trish Downie, and Tricia Hawkins and Dana Kloss. Rack Kloss and Tony Gibbings of Clinton, last year's provincial junior canoe champs, teamed up to easily win the in- termediate class and take home the Ball - Macaulay trophy. They were.followed by Ted Cowan and Rob Strange, who won the Credit Union trophy, and the team of Ron Goodhandand Chuck Johnston. In the raffle, Stan Falcomner of Clinton won the $200 first prize, while Don Colquhoun won the second prize of $50 and Fred Lobb won the third prize of $25. All are from Clinton. The thrill of gambling caught the attention of these two Goderfeh boys at the Beavers Carnival Night in Clinton last Thursday. Hosted by the Clinton colony, the evening featured a variety of games and events. including this version of the gambling wheel, but the prizes were better than money. there was jelly beans and .lube-Jubes, (Shelley McPhee photo)