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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 1981-05-14, Page 1COINING May 22, 23 in Clinton KLOMPEN FEET 116th year.—No. 19 Thursday, May 14, 1981 40' 30 atterid first meeting on town. plan More than 30 interested and concerned Clinton citizens discussed the residential future of the town when they attended the first of four workshops in Clinton last Wedensday night to help prepare the town's official plan. Held at the community centre, the public information` and discussion session 'gave the public a chance to learn and offer their views about the plan, which will offer guidelines for Clinton's future. Jim Hunter, chairman of Clinton's planning board, said that planning is simply "looking into the future." The method by which the future is controlled is through the use of an official plan. This, he noted, involves taking a consensus of the public's ideas, deciding on a development action and then taking steps to secure that option: Those attending the meeting were asked to give their views on the residential future for Clinton and a discussion involving mobile homes revealed mixed opinions. Though single -wide mobile homes were generally felt to be unacceptable in residential areas, opinions on double -wide or modular homes varied. One resident called for the restriction of such housing in present residential areas and the designation of mobile home park areas. However, several others felt that modular homes are suitable to most in- dividuals and should be permitted if they meet present bylaw requirements. The location of convenience stores in Several hundred people toured the Clinton Ppbllc hospital on Tuesday as the hospital held an open house to mark Florence Nightingale Day and to kick-off their fund raising campaign for a new emergency entrance. During one of the tours, the visitors had the opportunity to try their skills on the hospital's CPR dummy. Here Joyce Clinton, left, of Bayfield trys it with in- struction from nurse Linda Reid, while, left to right, Fern Baker, Evelyn Vanderwal, and Helen Dale watch. (James Fitzgerald photo) Clinton was the topic of discussion that resulted in an almost unanimous decision, supporting the view than they should be restricted to the core area and commercial zones along the highways, that extend from the core. Those who opposed the development of peripheral convenience stores,eft•that under such circumstances, se ce costs would lead to higher taxes and th level of business in the core area would decrease. It was felt that the town will continue to be small and that the provision of current commercial land in and around the core is quite adequate, and the bylaw regarding this need not be changed. In dealing with group home applications, citizens urged the board to reject them if they are non -conforming structures that could decrease the value of the land in the affected neighborhoods. Some went so far as to oppose the development of group homes in residentia 1 areas. Regarding the type of housing that should be encouraged, one resident felt that it was not within the board's jurisdiction to dictate to developers the type of housing that is to be build. However, if' the town desired to encourage smaller single family units, the size of lots could be lessened by board action. Another resident felt that the demand component in the housing market should determine the direction of the housing supply. He cited present trends to apar- tments and past housing inclinations that were greatly influenced by migration patterns, socio-economic conditions, and demographic structures as evidence of how even the best intentioned plans can fail. Consequently, attention should be paid to these factors to prevent housing vacancies and resident dissatisfaction from increasing. In a residentially related matter, one person at the meeting expressed his wish to see the development of a buffer zone Turn to page 3 • Although she's missing a couple of front teeth, little Chrlsta Cook still sang out songs loud and clear at the primary grade's concert last week at Clinton Public School. (James Fitzgerald photo ) Blyth, Auburn phone users may get toll free service A survey to find out if telephone users in the Blyth and Auburn exchanges want long distance charges eliminated between Blyth and Clinton exchanges and between Auburn, Goderich and Clinton exchanges is being conducted by Bell Canada. Peter Croome, local Bell manager, said customers in Blyth will be asked if they are in favor of adding Clinton to their local calling area. If the survey, which begins on the week of May 18, finds customers do wish to expand local calling,• then monthly telephone rateswould increase. "The monthly charge for telephone ser- vice is based on the number of telephone numbers that can be reached without pay- ing long distance charges,"Mr. Croome said. "Because proposed changes would increase the number of subscribers a caller could reach, the monthly rate for service would increase." In the Blyth - Londesboro exchange, this would meanthe basic charge fot in- dividual residence service would increase from $6 to$6.25 per month (current rates). The number of telephones a caller could reach woujld also increase from a max- imum of 3,500 to a maximum of 7,500. In Auburn, this would mean the basic charge for individual residence service would increase from $6 to $6.80 per month (current rates). The number of telephones a caller could reach would also increase, from a maximum of 3,500 to a maximum of 15,000. "In the event some people do not return their card, we will be following up with a telephone call to get as complete a response as possible," he said. The surveys are being carried out because new guidelines for extended area service were approved by the Canadian Radio -television and Telecommunications Commission last August. These include 51 per cent approval on the survey results, a defined level of long distance calling maintained between ex- changes, exchange rate centres no more than 30 miles apart and contiguity. Tuckersmith township taxes up 12% this year Rain delays spring sawing By Wilma Oke A Tuckersmith Township public school supporter with an average assessment of $8,000 will pay $1,190.84 in property taxes this year, up $140 compared to $1,049.89 last year. A separate school supporter with the same assessment will pay $1,182.86 this year, up $110.78 more than last year's $1,072.08. The total township budget approved last week by township council was $690,808. an increase of $65, 2 more than last year's. It includes a $359,511 education levy to Huron County board of education com- pared to last year's $334,741. The levy to Huron -Perth Catholic school board is $31,558 compared to $29,128 last year. This year's Huron County levy . is $91,887 compared to $91,590 last year. Clerk -treasurer Jadc McLachlan said road expenditures this year will be $310,600, up from $265,450 last year and township municipal expenditures are expected to be $207,852 up from $172,465 last year. Total assessment for the township is $4,156,379 compared to $4,156,450 the previous year. Mr. McLachlan said the mill rates (farm and residential) for general township purposes this year will be 3,392 mills, an increase of 9.92 mills; for Huron County board of education, primary, 51.78 mills, With fingers crossed, I'm hoping all my faithful readers will get to read this trivia this week, and hopefully, the computer wouldn't eat it for lunch. It turns out that it was my fault that the first half of last week's column disappeared in the bowels of this machine's resistors. I punched the "replace key" instead of the "enter key" and poof, it was gone in a puff of electronic smoke, so to speak. Which brings around to some more of those Murphy Laws, like "anything that can go wrong, will go wrong," to which the Main Street Wit ads for my benefit, "build a system that even a fool'' can use, and only a fool will use it." Some other of Murphy's wise rules include. "if you're feeling good, don't worry, You'll get over it," or "The lamp at the end of the tunnel is the headlamp of an oncoming train." "Never," says Murphy, "play leap frog with a unicorn, or sleep °with anybody crazier than yourself, or eat prunes when you're famished." And he adds, "there's never time to do it right, but there's always time to do it over." For all those who have to borrow money from the bank at 20 per cent Murphy has a golden rule: remember that whoever has the gold makes the rules. +++ Well things are really starting to get into high gear for next week's Klompen Feest, and the committee has really been working overtime to make sure things go smoothly. Already, the first annual celebration has got the markings of a historical event, just judging by the number of entries in Saturday's parade. It looks like the parade will last at least 11 hours, and will be the biggest since entennial in 1975. Here at the News -Record, we've also been burning the midnight oil,putting together aectal 48 -page Klompen Feest edition Ith a 20,0000 press run that will not only -be -distributed in Clinton, but all across Huron County. We'll be putting it on the press in time to catch next week's paper, and I know most people will enjoy it as, thanks to the cooperation of many Dutch people in the community, we were deluged with information and photos. + + + But before Klompen Feest gets going, we have to get the Victoria Day holiday weekend out of the way first. And as usual with such weekends, most things will be closed on Monday, including most businesses, schools, government offices, and The post office. But unlike most holidays, Monday is also the traditional firecracker day, and even though the "bangers" have been banned, the family display of colored ones are still available. There are also a least two organized displays that we know of, including one at Hully Guly Sunday night, and the customary one at Londesboro, put on by the Hallett Recreation Committee. Let's hope the rain holds off or we'll need webbed feet. + + + Don't forget Peggy's appeal last week for editorials on Family Unity Month. So far, we've drawn a blank, and hopefully that's no indication of how tough things are today for the family. + + + Although the garden's been planted for over a week now, nothing is up yet, and I'm hoping we can get some produce harvested before the first fall frosts! Boy is the weather ever mixed up. an increase of 7.09 mills; and for secon- dary education, 41.30 mills, an increase of .62 mills; and for Huron -Perth Catholic board of education, 50.78 mills, an increase of 3.32 mills. Work on Tuckersmith's secondary plan for the township got underway last Monday under the direction of Louise Smyth who is working in the Huron County Planning department. Miss Smyth and George Penfold from the Planning Department attended the council session. Mr. Penfold outlined the steps to be taken, and the preparation and background necessary to get it started. Mr. Penfold said that public workshops will be held for the residents of the township when they can learn what a plan will mean for them and when they can ask questions. He said many people usually attend the workshop as an opportunity to discuss the issues. A zoning bylaw will be Turn to page 3 Rock concert coming! Excitment has been running high with local young people and rock and roll fans as' Clinton prepares to host its first ever rock conert. On Friday, May 29 at 8 pm the Clinton Community Centre will be alive with sights and sounds as some 2,500 rock fans hear the exciting, modern music of Zon, the Lecia Price Band and Telemann. Sponsored by the Clinton Public Hospital Fund Raising Committee, all the red tape has been cut, and the stage has been set for the three band concert, which will provide four hours of musical entertainment. The show gets underway a 8 pm, with the doors opening at 6:30 pm. Tickets for this unique evening in Clinton are available at the cost of $8 for advance ticket holders. Varna woman hurt in crash Evelyn Vanderwal, 53, of RR 1, Varna was treated for minor injuries at the Clinton hospital following a two -car crash on April 30. Clinton police reported that Mrs. Van- derwaal car's and a second vehicle driven by Murray Bolger, 20, of Clinton collided on Huron Street in Clinton. Damage to the Vanderwaal vehicle was set at $2,000 and $350 to the Bolger car. A car driven by Heather Moffat, 17, of RR 3, Kippen received $1,200 in damages following an April 25 accident. Miss Moffat was turning from Whitehead to Beech Street when she lost control of the vehicle and the car slammed into a cement pole. Damage to the PUC pole was set at $200. Police reported that a three -vehicle collision resulted in $1,000 in damage, but no one was inkured. A commercial truck driven by David Bartliff, 24 of Clinton was not damaged in the April 18 accident. A car driven by Phillis Biggin, 41 of Clinton received $700 in damages and a third parked car, owned by Harry Cochrane' of Clinton received $300 in damages. The accident occurred on Wellington Street in Clinton. Admissions will also be sold at the door for $10 each. Advance tickets may be pur- chased until noon Friday, May 29 in Clinton at MacLean Sports and Radion Shack, .Campbell's Men's Wear and Pizza Train All proceeds from the concert go towards the hospital building fund. Including profits realized from the sale of albums a and t -shirts at the concert, the fund raising committee hopes the hospital fund coffers to be enriched by ap- proximately $10,000. By Jim Fitzgerald Spring seeding this year in Huron County has so far been a long drawn out affair, going in fits and starts. according to Huron County's agriculture rep Don Pullen. Seeding of spring grain, which began in early April, has been stopped and Started several times since, and still isn't finished, Mr. Pullen said. About 75 per cent of the spring grain is sown, said Mr. Pullen this week, but a heavy two inch rain (50mm) over the weekend, brought ground work to a halt again, and even if there is no more rain, it will be until the weekend before many farmers get back onto the land The corn crop, which should be in the ground around mid-May, is also highly variable, with some farmers, particular m the south, finished sowing, while others, mostly in the north end of the county, "haven't turned a wheel yet," said Mr. Pullen. He estimated that about 25 per cent of the corn was sown, bit that percentage could change drastically in the next few days if dry, warmer weather returns. Winter wheat stands are highly variable as well, said Mr. Pullen, with some ex- cellent acellent stands and some poor ones, but m 1' generally the crop is in good shape. Some fields are suffering from a virus disease this year because of the cool damp weather. Although white beans won't be sown until later this month, Mr. Pullen said the number of acres could be increased if farmers can't sow their spring grain or corn crops, and because of the buoyant price. "But some fields can't be switched at the last minute this year because of farmers commitments to a particular herbicide program." MAY 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Weather 1981 . 1980 HI LO HI LO 22 12 13 18 16.5 12.5 11 10' 1 -3 -2 8 8 6 26.5 8 26.5 8 17 6 11 4 9 -1 10 -1 19 -1 Rain 52.0 mm Rain 4.0 mm 4' "This is how you put on a Scott Mr Pack," fireman Doug Cantelon tells one class of vo attending fire fighting school all this week hr volunteers from across the county are taking Clinton volunteer lunteers who are Clinton. About 50 different courses from four instructors from the fire marshal c. f:rev Instructor Mervin Sieidrauer, right, of Sault Ste, Marie N,i:t hes. James rib gerald photo