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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 1981-06-11, Page 1Weather Launa, bottom left, the daughter of David and Judy Renner of Clinton was named the top youngster in the six months to one year baby show class. Other winners included, bottom rigdt, scent. place, winner Andrea, daughter of Robert and Marie Johnston of Clinton. Back row, left to right, third, Tanga, laughter of Harry and Charlene Franken of Brussels and fourth place, Jason, son of Joe and Connie fye^zc of Ripley. (Shelley McPhee photo ) Clinton hospital could get psychiatric unit The board of trustees for the Alexandra Marine and General Hospital (AM&G) in Goderich will consult the board of the Clinton Public Hospital concerning the establishment of a daily psychiatric out- patient service here. Ontario's Ministry of Health has in- tended to provide additional mental health care facilities in Huron County, since the closing of the Goderich Psychiatric Hospital in 1974 and, in recent weeks, the ministry has made additional funding available for immediate expansion. For the past four years, the Goderich psychiatric department, under the dire tion of Dr. Michael Conlon, has been providing "out-patient setvices in Wingham. And, after a study of needs and available facilities in Clinton and Seaforth, Dr. Conlon recommended to the board that expansion first be offered through Clinton Public Hospital. The doctor said excellent facilities would be available immediately in the former nurses° residence opposite the Clinton hospital, and. Goderich Hospital Administrator Elmer Taylor said if the column Wow, at last I'm back to work from a one week holiday, or maybe it would be better to say I'm back on holidays after a week of work. You see, I hada booth set up at the Spring Fair for my other moonlighting business, and I used my week of holidays to build it and set it up. Working all those long days and slaving into the early hours of the morning was sure worth it, as we had excellent reaction. Lois and I met many thousands of area people at the trade show, and we'd lace to thank them for all their interest and compliments. Seeing the Fair from another per- spective by being involved in it, is sure enlightening. The behind the scenes work by the fair board, volunteers, and the merchants at the trade show is unbelievable. I don't know where they find the extra reserve of energy needed to put on a show of such magnitude. Not only do these people need great energy reserves, but a tough skin as well. After working thousands of unpaid volunteer hours, it must really hurt them to hear some of the nit-picking criticism about their hard work. The important thing to remember about a small town fair such as ours is that it can only as good as you make it. If all we did was sit on our backsides, not trying to help, and thou afterwards call down people for a poor effort, then fairs, Klompen Feests, and hundreds of other events of volunteer organizations would cease to exist. Sure there were a few shortcomings at the fair, but overall, these people really tried. So instead of going around town poor -mouthing the Fair, phone up Dave Dalzell or one of the directors, and volunteer your time. The planning has already begun for next year's event, and they sure could use some new muscles and ideas. + + + That same kind of fervent volun- teerism that made the fair a success, also made Klompen Feest a big hit, and they too are already discussing ideas for next year's event. They also need help so a meeting has been set for next Tuesday, June 16 at 8 pm at the town hall, to plan the 1982 event. + + + The Main Street Wit says that one reason so many worthy folks don't get much recognition is that the college of board at AM&G approved the expansion in Clinton, negotiations would begin with the Clinton hospital board for reasonable rents at the Clinton site. Although one Goderich board member suggested the Seaforth hospital would be more ideal for expansion, Dr. Conlon reasoned that there is no adequate facility immediately available in Seaforth as there is in Clinton. He added that in terms of populations, a Clinton location would need to operate daily while estimated requirements at a Seaforth location in- dicate a need for only two days a week. He said the Seaforth location has ad- vantages and is vitally interested in psychiatric services, biit'said the situation would be reviewed upon completion of an addition at that hospital. Some board members questioned the advisability of expanding psychiatric services at all. It was pointed out that if AM&G doesn't use the funds appropriated by the ministry, University Hospital in London would probably do so. University Hospital is already providing Turn to page 3 by jim fitzgerald hard knocks doesn't hand out honorary degrees.. He adds that the one good thingabout silence is that it can't be repeated. + ++ Now wasn't that sneaky of energy minister Marc LaLonde, to stick it to us at the gas pumps while I wasn't wat- ching. He Added another 10 cents to a gallon of gas and some service station owners have had to change their pumps so often they're wondering whether they should leave the front panels of off the pumps permanently.. For the seventh time in the past 18 months they were back out at the islands again moving the figures up another notch, and a rather large notch, too. Now, being an oldtimer is anyone who can remember when you could see the numbers going around on the cents part of the register. Today they are just a blur, and even the dollar numbers seem to fly by. Now it seems to take as much money to fill up the family bucket as I male in a week only 15 years ago! + + + But one positive offshoot of expensive gasoline is the trend to self -powered wheels including bakes, and roller skates, and except for dirty weather (which lately seems to be 10 months of the year) "shrinks mare" will become more popular every time those num- bers on the pumps are changed. And speaking of roller skates, don't forget the rock and roller skate-a-thon being held this Friday night at the arena, to raise money for the hospital fund, while on Saturday night, the older generation get on their feet for the hospital at the Kinsmen and Kinette's barbecue and dance. + + + The weather is certainly more con- ducive to gardening of late, and we're glad to be eating our own head lettuce instead of paying a buck a head for it at the store. But it looks like the new neighbors will win the race for the first tomatoes in the neighborhood, as the Loweys already have some 30 mm fruits on their plants, while mine are just blooming. The Loweys claire they just) bought the plants, but I think they must have over -wintered them in the basement. Is that possible to do, just like geraniums? 1981 HI LO 2 26 7.5 3 25 16 4 7 10 5 26 9 6 24 12 7 18 4 1980 HI 10 19 10 17 11 19 6.5 21 4 23 11, 22 10 8 23 12.5 19 4 Rain 5.1 mm Rain 34.5 mm 116th year—No, 23 Thursday, June 11, 1981 SpringFair continues to thrive - by Shelley MacPhee Despite initial fears and pessimistic views that the 127th Clinton Spring Fair would be the last in a long line of the an- nual celebrations, the fair has survived another year. Warm, sunny weather helped to bring more than 7,000 people out to the three-day event and fair board president Dave Dalzell reported that it have realized a profit of $3,000 which will help reduce the board's deficit of $9,000. While no final decision has been made regarding the fair's somewhat uncertain future, Mr. Dalzell said that the fair, "will likely continue." Friday night's opening with the 17 car demolition derby easily attracted a crowd of 3,000, bringing in gate receipts of $4,700. Put on by the Hell Drivers and featuring local riders, the show was thrilling and action packed, it filled the grandstand with people and according to Mr. Dalzell, "That's the best Friday night we've ever had." A major part of the excitment came as Clinton's own Ross Jewitt wiped out the field to win $200 in prize money, a trophy and a chance to go onto the regional demolition derby. As well as winning, Mr. Jewitt also played a major part in organizing the event in co-operation with the Hell Drivers. Friday , afternoon's Huron County Holstein Show and the ,Ontario Spring Jersey Show were called by many exhibitors and spectators the best com- petitions ever put on by the fair. Mr. Dalzell reported that more than l01 Holsteins were shown,, compared to 77 last year and 98 jerseys 'competed for top marks in this year's competition. The Huron County Holstein Show, held Friday afternoon, was the biggest yet 'at the Fair, luring 21 exhibitors who showed 101 head Bill Gibbings of RR 1, Clinton had the junior champion female, while Hol -Den Farms of RR 1, Clinton had the reserve junior female. - In a new class, this year, Mary Lou McNeil of RR 6, Goderich won the ladies showmanship class, with Christa Eckert of RR 1, Seraforth finishing second. Anton VanOsch of RR 3, Lucknow had the senior champion female in the show, while Cliff and Glen McNeil of RR 6, Goderich, grapped the runner-up spot to take home the reserve, champion senior female award. The McNeils bounced back, however, and showed the best breeders herd at the show to take home that trophy. Mr. VanOsch had the highest composite BCA of 197 to take home the award. The beef judging class also showed an increased number of 'entries with 140 head shown and Mr. Dalzell noted, "The judges said it was a tremendous success." While the number of light horse show entries were down, the impressive heavy horse competition drew the crowds to the grandstand and on Saturday evening when 17 big, four -horse hitch teams and wagons thundered in front of the grandstand for judging. The ladies division continued to attract a number of high quality entries and Marie Webster of RR 3, Auburn again took the most points in the arts and crafts section, winning a $10 gift certificate from Sears. She also won a gift certificate, donated by Phyllis Mitchell, for gaining the most points in the liquid painting class. Ruth Henderson of Kincardine was the runner- up for the top position in the arts and crafts section and she won jewelry from the Six month old Kristen was preoccupied at the time, but mom and dad Don and Bonnie Dowell. of Clinton were pleased -as -punch that their daughter was chosen as the top youngster at the Clinton Spring Fair baby show. (Shelley McPhee photo) Michele Lynn company. Mrs. Webster showed that her talents are not only of top quality, but also varied andshe collected the most points in the baking section to take home a $10 grocery voucher from Weston Bakeries and four pounds of butter from the Ontario Cream Producers. Irene Shipp of Clinton continued to be a top quality exhibitor this year and won the Scott Paper Ltd. award for collecting the most points in the knitting classes. Last year, Mrs. Shipp totalled the topepoints in the crocheting division. As usual, the babies drew a good crowd to the arena on Saturday afternoon when babes in blue and pink, some laughing, some crying and still other snoozing, were studied by Aisle Fisher and Jessies Twylma as they picked the top babies of the fair. Chubby-cheeked Kristen Dowell, six -month-old daughter of Don and Bonnie Dowell of RR 2, Clinton was the top baby out of 22 entries and won a silver cup. Michael and Daniel, twin sons of Isobel Hough of Clinton won the twin class. There were 12 entries in the one to six months class and the winners included: first, Kelly, daughter of Gary and Faye MacKay of Clinton; second, Randy, son of Dale and Debbie Jones of Brucefield; third, Brett, son of Don and Pat Jewitt of Clinton and fourth, Steven, son of Teresa O'Neill of Clinton. Pretty little Launa, daughter of David and Judy Renner of Clinton was : chosen over seven other babies as the winner in the seven to 12 months class. Second place went to Andrea, daughter of Robert and Marie Johnston of Clinton; third, Tanya, daughter of Harry and Charlene Franken of Brussels and fourth to Jason, son of Joe and Connie Bezzo of Ripley. The midway provided action and ex- citment acitment to many, and this year the car- nival was located in the infield of the track, allowing for more room. "Thee new layout seemed very good," Mr. Dalzell noted. The arena,. v►as #40.t.1340 pvha M! Wien Gaitugh aiitt-boti and tie noted, "the local merdiants and groups were very pleased with the outcome at the arena." Mone vendors sold their carfts, and displayed their wares under the grandstand as well. Saturday also featured a day -long horseshoe pitching tournament, sponsored Turn to page 3 Four of six hydro routes go through Clinton An Ontario Hydro report released this week examines six options for delivering power from the Bruce nuclear power com- plex and improving the power supply capability in Southwestern Ontario. Four of the six options involve direct routes from Douglas Point to London or Strathroy and parallel lake Huron and Highway 4 and will pass through the Clin- ton, Exeter and Lucan area. The report was issued following a government request this week for Hydro to continue the process for selection and ap- proval of a general system plan for new transmission facilities. In so doing, the government demonstrated its support for the Porter Commission's recognition of the need to build a second power line out of the Bruce complex. The six alternatives involve 500,000 volt and 230,000 volt transmission lines, with at least one new 500,000 volt line out of the Bruce complex as endorsed by the Porter Commission. The lines from Bruce could go either to a new transformer station near London, tok' the Essa transformer station near Barrie or to both. Additional lines are required to reinforce the supply to London. Besides providing the means to deliver the future power production of the Bruce B station to major centres in Ontario and im- prove supply to southwestern Ontario, the alternatives also take into account Hydro's inter -connection capability with American utilities. With only one 500,000 volt line out of Bruce now, Hydro is concerned about its ability to deliver the combined power of the Bruce A and B stations. All six plans are technically feasible, but each carries a different price tag. The total dollar cost of the six plans ranges for $670 million to more than $800 million. The alternatives also involve a variety of social and environmental costs. "I want to emphasize that Hydro is not recommending any one of the six alter- natives at this time," said Chairman Hugh Macaulay in announcing the report today. "All we are doing is seeking public discussion and comment on them between now and the fall," Macaulay added noting that public input has already gone into the preparation of the report through citizens' working committees. When this phase of public discussion is completed in the fall, Hydro will prepare environmental assessment documents recommending a preferred alternative. These documents will then be submitted to the Minister of the Environment forpublic review with hearings to start in January 1982 under the proposed Consolidated Hearings Act, which incorporates the pro- tections of the Environmental Assessment Act. The Consolidated Hearings Act provides a streamlined approval process which may otherwise require hearings by more than one tribunal. When approval is given to one of the six alternative system plans, more studies will be undertaken, again with public in- put, on the specific location of transformer stations and transmission lines. The proposals released Wednesday are detailed in two voluminous technical Boy dies from injuries Clinton has re cored its first highway fatality accident in eight years when seven-year-okl Danny Black of Clinton died in London's University Hospital on June 4, two days after he was struck by a motorcycle at the corner of East and High Streets. Danny was struck at 4:10 pin when he darted out in front of a 1980 Kawasaki owned and operated by Conrad Wayne Kuiper, 17, of RR 2, Clinton. Clinton police say Mr. Kuiper had no chance to stop and no charges will be laid. Danny was boni on March 22, 1974 in Stratford to Peter Blade and the former Susan Chisholm. He was a Grade 1 pupil at the Clinton Public School. Along with his parents, Danny is sur- vived by one brother Kevin, at home; his maternal grandparents, Mrs. Alan (Rene) Straughan of Clinton, Ken Chisholm of Goderich and paternal grandparents Harold and Bessie Black of RR 5, Clinton. He is also survived by two great grand- parents, Mrs. Elma Young of Goderich and Frank Robinson of Clinton. Funeral services were held at the Ball Funeral Home in Clinton on June 6 with Rev. Charles Scott from Wesley -Willis United Church officiating. Interment followed at the Clinton Cemetery. documents which consider such en-. vironmental factors as the effects of power lines and transmission towers on agricultural and production, wildlife, resources and population." Turn to page 3 The area shown on white in this map is included in the study area for four of the six routes being considered for the transmission lines which will carry power from the Bruce generating station to the London area.