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Clinton News-Record, 1981-11-04, Page 15"Now sir, will that be cash or Mastercharge," this constumed creature with the red mop hair and dyed matching beard seems to be asking. It turned out to be Steve Blskup, administrative manager at the Clinton Bank of Montreal, who like most of the employees were dressed up for Hallowe'en last Friday. (James Fitzgerald photo) New hydro route To go through Clinton area By Gregor Campbell Ontario Hydro wants to build 300 kilometers of transmission lines and about 1,664 towers from the Bruce Nuclear Power Development south to London then east to the Middleport transformer station near Hamilton, at a capital cost of about $350 -million in 1981 dollars. The line will run just east of Clinton. One 500,000 -volt double circuit line, which could involve 50 -metre high towers on a right-of-way 76 metres wide, from Bruce to a new transformer station at London would be required for this preferred plan. Where exactly these towers and lines would be situated in this area has yet to be determined, save for a zone 13 to 50 kilometers wide through Bruce, Huron and Middlesex counties where the specific route would be located if approved after public hearings under the Environmlental Assessment Act expected to start in January. Hydro chairman Hugh Macaulay an- nounced the preferred plan at London Thursday. It is one of six alternative general- routes the 'utility, ' public and special interest groups have been studying since June. "Now, with the benefit of more than four months' public input combined with our own analyses, we feel this plan best meets economic, environmental and technical criteria," Mr. Macaulay said. "The new facilities will enable all the power from the Bruce nuclear plants to be delivered, provide for future electricity needs in southwestern Ontario (to the year 2,000), and maintain transfer capability with the Michigan utilities." The Hydro chairman said plan one was selected by a process of elimination, after working groups had narrowed down their preferred choice of plans to two, plans one and five. Hydro preferred the same two plans. "Both are excellent plans technically and are comparable in capital cost," Macaulay said, "the first plan however has higher long-term costs because of greater transmission line losses associated with it." "The biggest advantage of plan one over all other plans is that it represents the best option from an overall environmental perspective. In terms of its potential effect on agriculture, the plan requires the least number of transmission towers of any of the plans, and calls for only one line from Bruce to London as compared with two required by plan five." Hydro released four and one-half pounds of documentation when announcing its preferred plan Thursday. The documentation notes public interest was highest at Clinton, Lucknow, Ailsa Craig, Flesherton, Avening and Kitchener for the 16 information centres in southwestern Ontario Hydro set up to discuss the six plans. Hydro's supporting documentation states: "The primary concern expressed at the information centres related to the impact that towers have on agricultural operations. The main desire expressed was to minimize this impact through appropriate compensation, improved tower design, and proper location of transmission lines and towers within farm land rather than through avoiding prime agricultural land altogether. "Input from the agricultural community stressed the importance of locating the towers on property lines. Plan one requires one tower line on a 76 metre right- of-way between London and Bruce. Plan two requires two tower lines. If they are both placed on one right-of-way, which would be 110 metres wide, both sets of 1 towers icould not be on the property lines, two separate 67 metre rights-of-way would, be required." If the Ministry of the Environment approves the plan that Hydro prefers the utility will begin what it calls "route stage studies", with the public, municipalities, organizations, interest groups and provincial ministries and agencies. Specific alternative routes and sites will then be identified, narrowed down and selected by Hydro in conjunctions with these groups and individuals. "Following hearings on the Route Mage Environmental Assessment and a sub- sequent government approval, in the spring of 1984, right-of-ways and tower locations will be finalized in co-operation with affected landowners," Hydro's documentation states. "With property acquisition and construction requiring about four years, facilities are expected to be in service by July 1988." This is the saline year all four units from the Bruce B station are expected to be in service. the AUBURN Eleanor Bradnock, editor Advocate Walkerburns support child The Walkerburn Club met last Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Roy Daer for a Hallowe'en party. All the members came in costume. The president, Mrs. Keith Lapp was in charge of the meeting and opened with 0 Cana& followed with prayer by Mrs. Marian Hunking. The roll call was answered by each member giving a donation to the support of the group's Foster Child. The minutes of the September meeting were ap- proved as read by the secretary, Mrs. Marian Hunking. The financial statement was accepted as given by the treasurer, Mrs. Ted Hunking. The draw prize, donated by Mrs. Keith Lapp was won by Mrs. Marian Hunking. Plans were made to hold CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER , 1981—PAGE 15 the next meeting at the home of Mrs. Leonard Archam- bault on November 24 at 2 p.m. The program and lunch will be in the charge of Mrs. Leonard Archambault and Mrs. Jerry Huizinga. Mrs. Keith Lapp read two Hallowe'en poems and Mrs. Marian Hunking read a poem and had a contest. Lunch was served by Mrs. Dennis Penfound and Mrs. Roy Daer. About people you know The winners at the weekly euchre party held in the Auburn Community Memorial Hall last week were: novelty, Mrs, Robert Turner; high lady, Mrs. Robert Powell; low lady, Adeline Allen; high man, Kasirnir Kuchmistrz of Blyth and low man, Dennis Schneider. There were eight tables in play. Everyone is welcome each week. Mrs. Arnold Craig is visiting with her sister, Miss Jean Hamilton in Oshawa. The community is 'sorry t report that Mrs. ElyaF Straughan had the misfor- tune to fall and break her ankle. She is a patient in Clinton Public Hospital. She is wished a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Robertson of Meaford visited last week for a few days with. her mother, Mrs. Elva Straughan and her sister, Mrs. Tom Jardin and Mr. Jardin. The community is pleased to report that Ed Davies was able to return home after several days as a patient in Clinton Public Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Major Youngblut, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Johnston and Miss Laura Phillips attended the annual dinner of the Blyth Orange Lodge last Friday evening at Blyth. Mrs. Alvin Plunkett returned home last Saturday after being a patient in Alex- andra Marine and General Hospital, Goderich. The Auburn and District Lions Club held their Hallowe'en party in the Community Memorial Hall for the children with car- toons and movies.shown and candies given out. Those entertaining the children were Donald Haines, Steve Campbell, Walter Marchl and Marrinus Bakker. The Auburn Horticultural Society president, Mrs. Ross Robinson requests that the members pick up their premium bulbs at the store soon. 4-H'ers study China The sixth meeting of the Feathered Friends, Auburn 2 4-H Club was held in the form of a party at the home of their leaders, Linda and Debbie Cunningham. The theme of the party was "Food from China". The guests were each member's mother. The party was opened with the 4-H grace. Then the mothers were served with an appetizer and egg drop soup. After that they helped themselves to sweet and sour chicken, chicken with a Chinese accent, a salad in- cluding bean sprouts, water chestnuts, lettuce, cheese and mushrooms, stir fried vegetables, fried rice rolls and chunks of cheddar cheese all set up in buffet style. The beverages were Jasmine tea and punch and ' almond cookies were served for dessert. The club members thank- ed their guests and members for making the party a suc- cess. The sixth meeting of the Feathered Friends, Auburn 2 4-H club was held on Oc- tober 28 at 1:30 p.m. The leaders, Linda and Debbie Cunningham opened the meeting with the 4-H pledge. Each girl answered the roll call by telling what was the most interesting section during this project and also to walk through our Winter Wonderland. Brighten your Sunday afternoon, Sunday, November 15 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. loin us for a cup of cheer! T he sparkle of Christmas suggestions await you in Clinton at... THE ARBOR 4 I All)/./t Stmet. ( Ilnto'n BALL AND DUTCH LTD. 71 Alpert Street. (Ilnton BARTLIFF'S BAKERY 46 Albert Street, ( Tinton BOARD AND BATTEN tl R,lttenhury Street East, Clinton Cat GALBRAITH GIFTS ( wrier of Albert and Rattenhury, Clinton RAINTREE INTERIORS 128 Albert Street, Clinton what she thought was the best recipe. The club's presentation at Achievement Day was discussed. The girls were divided into two groups and played the game egg gammon. The meeting was closed with the 4-H motto led by the leaders. Homemaking clubs.. • • • from page 13, offered each year. Beginning in January, members can learn basic breadmaking skills and outdoor living skills. Ontario's 4-H homemaking clubs are coordinated by the Bruce GS ministry's home economics branch, but leaders are volunteers from the com- munity. For information about the clubs in your area, contact the home economist at your local Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food office. 'Kincardine rhOM Vie ' Stratttrov a . CHOOSE ROUTE — The area shown on white in this map k the route chosen for the transmission Tines which will carry power from the Bruce generating station to the London area. Useful garden waste Once your garden plants wither and die, recycle them to produce valuable com- post, says Bob Fleming, On- tario Ministry of Agriculture and Food horticulturist. Almost all types of garden waste can be used to make compost. This rich, decayed organic material can be used as a lawn and garden fer- tilizer. "Composting should be part of your general, fall clean up," says Fleming. "Pull up the annual flowers, cut back perennials and rake the leaves. Then you are ready to make the compost." The only restrictions on what to use are weeds that have gone to seed and diseased plant materials. Weed seeds and diseases may survive the composting process and re -infest the soil next spring. Any pile of organic material breaks down into compost if you wait long enough. But a pile enclosed by a wooden frame or com- mercial compost container speeds the process. Turning the pile every month also helps the material break down more evenly. Add any leftover fertilizer to increase the nutrient content of the compost, In addition to garden wastes, don't forget those from the kitchen. Egg shells, vegetable and fruit peelings break down into valuable organic matter. When compost is ready to use – usually in four or five months – it is dark brown or black, peat -like in texture, and shows no traces of original materials. Adding compost to the soil, either by digging it in or top - dressing it on your lawn next spring, improves the soils moisture -holding ability and provides valuable plant food The Royal Canadian Legion REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICES NOVEMBER 11, 1981 Once again we are approaching Remembrance Day In Clinton and all over Canada, with our ranks diminished due to the passing of time, but with many things for which to be thankful. The Royal Canadian Legion's slogan this year is TOGETHER WE REMEMBER When you purchase a wreath or wear a poppy for November 11th you PARTICIPATE In a dream of freedom for all, .which has been so expensive In Canadian lives in the past. and which our Armed Forces of today are striving so hard, to achieve for our future. Remember our past with pride but Think of our Future with confidence and Par- ticipate. CHURCH PARADE Sunday, November 8, 1981 at the Ontario St. United Church Parade will form, up at Clinton legion Hall at 10:30 am On Wednesday, November 11, we will hold our annual service at the Legion Hall, commencing at 9:30 a.m. Parade to follow service. "^PPY CANVASS IS WED., NOVEMBER 4TH AT 7 P.M. • • • • behalf of all area veterans, we thank you for your previous support. GEORGE RUMBALL President Branch 140 REV. JIM BROADFOOT Padre GORD TAIT Poppy Chairman H.E. HARTLEY Service Bureau Officer REV. G. YOUMATOFF Bayfield, Assistant Padre hv ftnar zr bunny? Please wear a poppy, the lady said And held one forth; but 1 shook.my head, , Then I stopped and watched, as she offered them there, And her face was old and Tined with core; But beneath the scars the years had made There remained a smile that refused to fade. A boy came whistling down the street, Bouncing along on care -free feet His samile was full of Loy and fun. "Lady", said he, "may 1 have one"" When she'd pinned it on he turned to say, "Why do we wear a poppy today°" The lady smiled in her wistful way And answered, "This is Remembrance Day, And the poppy there is the symbol for The gallant men who died In war. And because they dld, you and I are free, That's why we wear a poppy, you see." And 1 had a boy about your size, With golden hair and big blue eyes. He loved to play and lump and shout, Free as a bird he would race about. As the years went by he learned and grew And became a man, as you will, too. He was fine and strong, with a boyish smile, But he seemed with us such a little while When war broke out and he went away, I still remember his face that day, When he smiled at me and said, "Goodbye, be back soar., Mom, so please don't cry." But the war went on and he had to stay And all I could do was wait and pray, His letters told o4 the awful fight, (I can see 15 still in my dreams at night). With the tanks and guns and cruel barbed wire, And the mines and bullets, .the bombs and fire. 'Till at last, at last, the wor was won, And that's why we wear a poppy son. ' The small boy turned as if to go, Then said "Thanks, lady, I'm glad to know. That sure did sound like an awful fight, But your son, did he come back -ail right?" A tear rolled down each faded cheek She shook her head, but dldn t speak, I slunk away in a sort o4 shame. And if you were me, you'd have done the same; For our thanks in giving, is oft delayed. Though our freedom was bought . and thousands paid! And so when we see a p'oppy worn. Let us reflect on the burd'n borne By these who gave their very all, When asked to answer their country s That we at home in peace might live. Then wear a poppy. Remember and Give.