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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1981-10-07, Page 4PAOE 4 CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7 ,1981 BLUE RIBBON AW ARD 1980 The saurian Msvos4114.011N t►ulYilrgaorl awrck Thursaitay ®t P.O, loo M. Bulla ra. Ontario. Cutoenbe, TOM 111. T.;4$1413. Solsotylpfloo Rotex #�eaie - °TKAs Sr, Moos oos . °13.10pPr year ti.lak..d. tae sOillakeilPeeyeer It A . !ti ed w• samtwal clotsmall by Oa port alike ton*? Om peen It slam tiliTy. Ts. Nawpbocorai botory,oreted Iw WM the Huron Nevae•itetorat. fouodeall b TINT, arta) The moon. N. eta. /oyaaaalod in 1YO1,1. Total poser rorta.aN; Clinton NewsRecord o JAS L i''rtZZGERALU - Editor EHELLEY SMI ptiEi*. News Editor NARY, H MST - Advertising Manager HEATHER BRANDER - Advertising MARGARET L>G100 -: Office Manager MARY ANN GLIODON-Subscriptions I➢Irploy advertising. a,velleble on ragarart. Ark lata tarsi No. 11.Hyctiva Oct. T. 1Nt. ,star for tet'shce .more pride Instilling pride in one omm.nty is a difficult task at the best of times. You Can't buy, it, anywhere, or pay, people to have it. It's just something that happens over a period of time and mu 'xis sustained by everyone. Cjirf?oh residents are slow I but surely building up pride in their town, but we still` hove.a Jong, way to get. The speaker ! t Clintons Business Improvement Area's annual meeting last week, Chetthant businessman and a, first time visitor to the town Jim Mullaly, :pointed out that the townhas unlimited possibilites to make use of its unique . 'heritage toattract and keep people, whether they be tourists in for a one -day visit, or, an industrialist seeking a home for a new factory. But just cleaning up and sprucing up the main core area won't "be enough,: he said. The whole town 'must participate.tori ak .the schemeysucccessful. If visitors driving into our town ,see uncut lawns; weeds growing up in cracks in the sidewalks, three year's worth of road .sand still lying alt the walks, junk strewn about, abandoned cors and poorly Maintained buildings., a bad impression. has already been made. No mat- ter how pretty the dpwnte wn area is,,,the-first impressions have already been made at the see;yertrances to t+bwira And surprisingly, Mc„80fullaly pointed Out, -the investment is very small in most cases, maybe,.requiring only few minutes of time to clean something up or -perhaps only investing in; a gallon of paint. With everybody having a sense of pride in the community, a erybody benefits whether through increased business or increased property values. Presently, Clinton council is working on a property standards bylaw that would force people to clean, up their,: properties, but .such bylaws havn't workedvery well inAthe past when it came to ordering citizens to clean up their properties. En- forcenitent of such lri'rs is a major. headache, however. For example, with uncut lawns and litter who ,is going to,to the inspections? And how often?. No, a sense of everyday pride r:s..what' is'needed, ,and even :though many in Clinton hove it, a few bad apples are still rotting the whole.barrel. By J.F. o. u .t u help? W `„wo �itd you coif someone near you was having a heart attack? Most peo- le ; i leier itch in .horror' unprepared to assist.' Yet, according to the Ontario eartFoundationiniany,. cutatteckyic.,tlmsesstio die each year, .before reaching rofessionol t ant, uld be saved,til ough sltr+pl ► }lade Y,and prone Irl I ,.. ..:�... , -action. Knowingtthe signals 'of heart attach and havin,'„a p,dete ;,,ped actio) plan are steps evety person.should take Tobe ready in an emergency. The most common signal identified by, the Ontario Heart ,Foundation is an un- comfortable pressures, Squeezing, fullness or pain inthe centre of the chest behindbehind thel,;breastbone whichtnay radiate to theneck, shoulders, or arms. It need not b, se ere. There also maybe signs such as sweating, nausea, shortness of breath or a feelingof. weakness: •however, the person does not necessarily have to have all the sigriiils before °Olen should be taken. Expect the victim to deny the seriousness of these signals. YOU must take action for the victim. If the signals,persist for two minutes or more, get the victim to the nearest hospital: ernergencY department. The Ontario Heart Foundation has drawn up a battle plan. Today, make your plan of action by learning the emergency telephone numbers for both your home and place of business. Pioneer resting place -by Shelley McPhee remembering our past a look through the news -record files 5 YEARS AGO October 14, 1976 Clinton Council received a request from Hotel Clinton, asking the town to pay $25 a month for the use of the public washrooms. In a letter to council, the owner ex- plained that people shopping downtown used his washrooms, which was a public service. Since his sewer bill has gone up, he felt it was only fair that the town help cover his costs. The possibility of opening a school at Vanastra in 1977 will be studied by a committee of the Huron County Board of Education and a three-man committee representing Stanley and Tuckersmith Townships and Vanastra 10 YEARS AGO October 11,1971 If Mr. Willis Cooper approves, the $25,000 he wants to give Clinton for a memorial to his parents; will be used for a combined meeting hall for Boy. Scouts, Girl Guides and senior citizens. Town council made this decision and Mr. Cooper has been informed of the council's streets in the business section of Clinton.” This is the recommendation that came from the Clinton and District Chamber of Commerce, whose directors see too many merchants vehicles and the cars of the, employees parked on the main street. Clinton's rapidly growing community Credit Union signed up . its 1,000th new member early Monday morning. She is a corporal in the air force. The Credit Union whose assets now total $260,000, received its charter in July, 1952, and its first contribution was a 25 cent piece. Now there are well over 900 active members. 50 YEARS AGO October 8,1931 A car , of produce is being packed here this week to send to the dried -out area of. the west. It is seldom that weather conditions are so ideal for the fall field meet of the Huron Amateur Athletic Association as was the case last Friday, when the gathering was held in Clinton Recreation Park. The result was a fine gathering, both of par - suggestion by letter. He had asked for such ticipants and of spectators, about 500 being suggestions earlier in the summer when he,, present. sent a letter to council telling of his desire. The largest exhibit, the largest crowd to dexr„tate<$4000 toward a ,memorial for ; end the most.apecessful fair generally in his parents;- Mr: and Mrs. A.T. Cooper. Mr - ---the -history of the Society was held last Cooper Senior was a former mayor of Clinton and a long-time merchant. Representatives from all three parties in the upcoming provincial election were at CHSS last Thursday to discuss the farm policy of their parties with farmers from all over Kron County. About 300 people attended. 25 YEARS AGO October 18,1956 At the next meeting of the Council of the Town of Clinton, the councillors will be asked to take immediate action to stop "the practice of long term parking on the A different sort We didn't have a very exotic summer, but we did have one visitor who was unusual, to say the least. He was only with us for about 48 hours, but he left a lasting impression, especially on one of my wife's favorite white bedspreads, from which she has been try- ing to extract a stain of tar ever since. It seems that he set down on the bedspread a large suitcase, which had recently been resting on an asphalt road on a hot summer evening. Thus, the tar spot. Anybody got a recipe for getting tar out of white spreads? Dr. Garry, as he is called, is a large man of 60. He is totally deaf, but can lip-read better than most of us can hear. He arrived with my son Hugh, who knew him in South America. He leans heavily on a cane, but lugs a mysterious, huge case full of mysterious things. According to him, his mother was a Dogrib Indian, and he was born in Yellowknife, father unknown. Over the years, he has had T.B., syphilis, spinal meningitis and alcoholism. He has spent time in jail. He was in North America to be treated for some kind of South Americareparasite that has got into his bloodstream. Withall, he is a man of great charm, and strong convictions. He is a pioneer for the Baha'i faith in Paraguay, and will go back there to die. He reckons he has two years. He has written for radio and TV, but the booze was a problem. Somewhere along the line, he became a Baha'i, and decided to devote the rest of his life to spreading the faith. He went to Paraguay to replace my son Hugh, who had done a five-year stint there and may go back. Dr. Garry is a contradiction in terms. Hugh assured us that he ate only one meal a day. I guess the others were just snacks; juice and toast and three eggs for breakfast; whatever's around for lunch; and a dinner that would sink the Titanic. Like five cobs of corn, a pound of potato salad, a whole cucumber, some cold meat and half a pound of tomatoes. But that's not the only paradox. His specialty is putting on i"shows" for children. He did a couple while , he was here, and they were excellent. This big man, who can scarcely walk with a cane, psyches himself up, throws away his cane and does an act that would baffle many a 20 year old. In Indian costume, he does about four dances, prancing around like a 20 year old brave. He switches to a Chinese outfit, and does a mime that would turn green a 14 year old geisha girl. Another switch, and he's a clown, cavorting around, delighting children and adults alike, his feet flying like feathers. Hugh, with his customary fecklessness, though "we" could put on a show at the local park with no problems. Guess who ran around lining up equipment: mikes, amplifiers, 100 feet of extension cord and finding a reasonable location for the ex- hibition? One • of the amazing things about Dr. Garry is that, despite his total deafness, he does all his dances to music, tapes. Son Hugh beats out the time with one hand, and Dr. Garry only occasionally looks up to see whether he's on time, and get a reassuring nod from Hugh. When it's all over, the good Dr. is like a sack of potatoes, can barely struggle back into his street clothes, and scarcely walk, even with the cane. Hugh is exhausted, of course, from beating out the time. However, they are able to make it back to the house and eat enough for a threshing -gang. And guess who takes all the electrical gear back to the stores in the morning, while they're both having a little lie in? But the man was charming, erudite, con- vinced of his faith: "Every little bit helps," and has a realsense of humour. When Hugh and his Mom started their usual tiff, he nudged my wife slyly and said, "Shall we leave home?" And he's pretty dauntless. He drove 15 miles with us and put on a show for a group of Indian kids. He's going to lick his bug and go back to pioneering in South America. He hasn't had a drink for years. He's worked with emotionally disturbed children. Down south, he lives on dried corn and trust. His total income is about $100 a month. But he can throw away that cane and dance deftly on uneven ground, like an In- dian brave, a Chinese girl, or a middle- aged clown. I was rather skeptical, being a rather skeptical sort, about some of his stories, but I. could almost swallow the lot when I saw him perform that near miracle. Enough. We bundled him on the bus, with busses and hugs, along with that great mysterious case, which holds his costumes, magic tricks, Chinese fan, and other gimmicks. And it was a little sad to see him leave, going back to live among the natives of Paraguay, sick, crippled and stone-deaf. But it was also a little heartening to see a man who has given up the entire materialistic life of North America sally- ing forth, spirits high, to face whatever he had to face. Good luck, Dr. Garry. You may be a bit of a charlatan, but aren't we all? You're a good man, with your heart in the right place, despite all your earlier adversities. week by the Bayfield- Agricultural Society. 75 YEARS AGO October 12,1906 One of the best temperance addresses ever heard in Brucefield was delivered in the Presbyterian Church on the Sabbath morning by A.T. Cooper, of Clinton. His speech was strong and to the point, showing the great evil we allow to go on about us. The church should do a great deal towards abolishing it. Now is the time for special effort against the demon of strong drink. Because she nearly froze whenever she went outdoors on Wednesday, Miss Mabel McCloud, aged 18, of Goderich, stole a coat valued at $10, and was arrested in Port Huron Wednesday. Miss McCloud has been employed as a waitress and went to work Wednesday morning in a thin dress that offered but little protection from the cold, raw wind. She saw the warm coat belonging to Miss Angie Drain, another waitress, and thinking of her thin clothes, she yielded to temptation and in a moment's weakness took it. She did not get but a few blocks before the theft was detected and she was arrested, -At the station Miss McCloud admitted that she took the coat and the only reason she could give was that it was getting cold weather and she could not buy one for herself. 100YEARS AGO October 7,1881 Bayfield is pretty lively at the present time. The wheat is coming in here in large quantities, the chief factors being A. Rutledge and T.Y. Marks. T.C. McIntosh of Centralia, has nick- named Bayfield "Goose Green," but he should stick to his bogus theology in stead, and not make a perfect ass of himself as he is doing. The municipal elections are drawing near, and some talk is indulged in as to who will be the candidates for the' ap- proaching contest. It is reported that there will be some tumbling in the ranks of the odds 'n' ends Hello! Hello! Communication is such a valuable thing. In Canada, we are just beginning to learn how valuable. By January, communication in the form of a first-class letter with a Canadian destination will cost 30 cents; a U.S. destination will cost 35 cents, and overseas, 60 cents. Anyone who detests writing letters will have one more excuse for not writing them. Others, who enjoy receiving letters, may be in for some disappointment. Between now and the end of the year, the Post Office may be flooded with letters that sound more like fond farewells than sweet hellos. Business people, who depend on the mail men at present in power, from promises made which were not fulfilled. We intend devoting considerable space to this matter., at some future time. Dr. Fowlers Extract of Wild Strawberry. Cures cholera, cholera morbus, dysentery, cramps, colic, sea sickness and summer complaint, also cholera infantum and all complaints peculiar to children teething, and will be found equally beneficial for adults or children. No rights left Dear Editor: Bill No. 7, an act to revise and extend protection of Human Rights in Ontario, is the most oppressive and intrusive piece of legislation considered by Queens Park since the infamous Cass Police Bill of 1964. Proposed by Labour Minister Bob Elgie, Bill No. 7 provides for, among other things: 1) Entry by agents of the Human Rights Commission onto farms, business establishments, private organizations, etc., without requirement of a court order; 2) Search and seizure of documents and records; determined by agents of the Commission as relevant to - an in- vestigation, also without a court order; 3) Interrogation of suspected code violators as well as their employees, family members, and neighbours without benefit • of legal counsel for those questioned; 4) Trial by a Commission Board of inquiry, with wide powers to determine , guilt, assess damages and mete out punishment, all without benefit of legal counsel for the accussed. In 1964, when then attorney -general Fred Cass introduced similar legislation to grant essentially the same powers to the police, the outcry from M.P.P.s, the media and the general public was so great that Premier John Robarts demanded and received Cass' resignation. Unfortunately, the response to Bill No.7 by Premier Davis and most M.P.P.s has been largely inaudible. Bill No. 7 has already passed first reading in the Legislature. If the people of Ontario value their traditional rights and freedoms they should appeal to their M.P.P. at once. Such totalitarian measures are absolutely intolerable to free citizens in a free society. Yours sincerely, Peeter Tammisto, Ca nad ian A ssoc iation for Free Expression, Toronto, Ontario Rec boys great Dear Editor: In your issue dated September lath yea printed letters of "thanks". May I be per- mitted to climb on this bandwagon? The residents of Clinton (are I am sure), thankful to the different services of the town. They are all excellent, (even those guys who plug the driveway with snow), but I would like to pick out one service which calls for three "stars": the employees of the town who work at the Community Centre. For,instance, for a Saturday nightdancethe staff has to be in attendance, sometimes until 3 a.m., then the floor has to be cleaned, ready for roller skating Monday. Close to 500 tables and chairs have to be installed for Monday night bingo. On Tues- day, the floor is cleared, all the time they are repairing fences, cutting grass around the Centre, park and town, painting, etc., etc., supervising dressing rooms for small children while they do their summer exer- cises in the park. This is only summertime. But, oh, when the ice is put in. I walked to the arena two days after the rink was opened. There must have been at least 40 hopefuls on the ice, I would guess about the age of 8. I know, these boys were attending one of the hockey schools, but the staff have to generally control these wildcats. I did hear a whisper that these employees are not working hard enough. My opinion as a Clinton' resident and ratepayer is, these men are not overpaid, and I would not like to take on any of their jobs for twice the amount they draw on paydays. Fred "Doc" Jackson, Clinton, Ont. Watch for buses Dear Editor: The month of September signifies the beginning of the new academic year. Hundreds of thousands of young Canadians pass through the doors leading to the hallowed halls of learning for the first time,while millions of others return to their studies. This time of year also signifies the return of the familiar yellow school bus to our streets and highways. Our, driving habits must be adjusted to accommodate the school bus and allow it to operate safely and with a minimum - -of in- terference. School bus passengers must once again become familiar with the dangers associated with getting on and off a school bus on a roadway. Whether it is used for daily transportation or for transporting students on special outings, the school bus must be respected at all 'times by both motorists and its passengers. Failure to do so may lead to injuries and deaths. • Impatience is not a virtue; it is a human flaw that frequently contributes to school bus accidents. We all know of motorists who just "can't wait" to get to where they are going. Children are the same when in a hurry to join their friends on the school bus or to get home after school. Priorities must be examined. We must never allow our haste to place someone else in jeopardy, especially a carefree child. "Wait a minute", so that everyone will be safe. The Canada Safety Council will conduct its third annual School Bus Safety Week Campaign on a national basis this year from October 24 - 30. The Campaign is aimed at encouraging motorists to demonstrate patience while waiting for a stopped school bus with red lights flashing. Similarly, children must learn to wait for traffic to clear before venturing across the road. Whether we be a motorist, a school Into passenger, or a pedestrian, we will all benefit if we "wait a minute" for a potentially dangerous situation to clear. W.L. Higgitt Canada Safety Council We need quiet town too Dear Editor: At a time when Canadians are giving so much thought to a charter of rights, it seems ironic that the basic rights of Clin- ton residents should be so completely ig- nored. Included in most purchase and rental agreements there is a sentence referring to the residents' right to the quiet enjoy- ment of his property. Quiet enjoyment is a to keep their finances flowing, stand to lose even more than the average citizen. They may be forced to pass their extra cost on to their customers, and so on and so on. Of course, we must remember what we were told when the postal increases were announced. If we want improved service, we've got to pay for it. Where have we heard that before? It is faster, more satis- fying and almost as economical to pick up the telephone. At least, it was. Like a stern parent who caught her kids with their fingers in the cookie jar, she slapped our wrists and slapped our phone bills with an increase. Monthly rates for business and residen- tial services are on the way up, and that long distance feeling is becoming more acute. We'll probably think twice, three or even four times before letting our fingers do the walking. We may try to put off the urge to hear that friendly hello from someone far away. Maybe we should try to save our dollars for the ultimate in communication - a per- sonal visit. Wouldn't it be great to talk over old times at our leisure? Wouldn't it be more rewarding to see for ourselves how old friends have changed rather than star- ing at snapshots? By the time we've saved enough for a visit our memories could be shot. But for shorter jaunts, what could be more enjoyable than hopping in the car for a Sunday visit? One stop at the gas pump could answer that question. Still, we can overcome these com- munication problems. All it takes is in- genuity. Perhaps we should set a time, synchronize our watches, and at the exact second, stick our heads out the door and holler, "Hello! Hello!" two sided responsibility. The resident is res quired to conduct himself in a manner thea ensures quiet for his neighbours. But the rest of the municipality also has a respon- sibility. That is, to ensure that each resi- dent is not disturbed by excessive and un- necessary noise. _ On Saturday, Oct. 3, there was a "Frac.°tat Pull in Clinton. While I do not deny acy► the right to entertain himself in a m that he enjoys, I do object when the noise from that entertainment disturbs the rest of the residents of the town. Surely Ws type of entertainment does not belong in a residential district - especially when ft con tines into normal sleeping hours. If this noise were generated by, a car on our streets, the instigator would be arrestees` and fined without any hesitation. Why should Tractor Pullers be allowed any ex- ception? I realize that the sport is by nature exp cessively noisy and that this is part of the thrill. But other noisy sports such as Mole cross are located outside city limits and de not disturb residents. Surely Tractor Pullers could have the sane considera- tion. onsi ra -tion. I am not familiar with the legal re strie- tions with respect to noise, but if there io legislation pertaining to noise I, for one, in. sist that it be enforced. If there is my legislation relating to this particular ih blew, then I urge our Togas Council to mit troduce a by-law to protect its residerrhewlir Surely the rights of the citizens of Clive ton deserve protection. ILA. Parr, C)