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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1981-11-25, Page 1-• Weather 1981 1980 NOV HI 1© 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Many people did their Christmas shopping, but Sharon Vanderberg and Lisa Slotegraaf were content to eat their purchases at the Clinton Christian Reformed Church bazaar on Friday afternoon. The candy counter proved to be a very popular booth. (Shelley McPhee photo ) MPP Jack Riddell, claims . Huron not site for waste dump By Jim Fitzgerald Although people in Huron and Bruce Counties are worried there may be a in- dustrial waste facility, in either of the two counties, Huron -Middlesex Member of the Provincial Parliament Jack Riddell (Liberal) said this week there is little likelihooa the facility will come here. A study conducted in 1980 by the Ontario Waste Management Corporation recom- mended a location in Ashfield Township, near Lochalsh as the best choice for such a facility, but South Cayuga was chosen for further study because of its superior ac- cessibility. Another site east of Port Elgin was also high on the list. But people in Huron and Bruce are wor- ried the dump site might come here after the Waste Management Corp rejected the South Cayuga site last week and are ready to take a lesson from the Haldimand- Norfolk people and organize to fight any li- quid industrial waste facility in the area. Murray Elston, Liberal MPP for Huron - Bruce, said in an interview on Monday he has heard from many of his constituents since that announcement last week, but Mr. Riddell says that now the government will have to re-examine all the criteria for selecting sites and he's confident Huron or Bruce won't be on the new list. Corporation president Dr. Donald Chant said last week the search for a new site would begin quickly, with the criteria used to evaluate sites in the previous study to be examined. . But neither he nor Environment Minister Keith Norton would speculate on the 17 other sites studied and rated last year. "As far as I'm concerned they (the ministry) don't even follow their own guidelines and follow the proper procedure for environmental review hearings, " Mr. Riddell said in reference to the, South Cayuga site where the government an- nounced the selection of the site without calling for input first. Subsequently, a large protest group was organized, leading up to the government's change of mind last week. A large group of people are ready to set UP a similar organization in Huron -Bruce Turn to page 3 • "If it isn't lice, than it's the town going to the dogs," one local citizen commented earlier this week over all the publicity Clinton has had of late, fust about the six legged creatures, and now the four -legged creatures. it seems the dog problem, which has been with us and with most populated areas in the courty, has surfaced here again in town, because of a proposed new by-law that would limit the number of dogs a person can own to one per household. Now there's no surer way of initiating a good conversation or even starting a very heated argument anywhere at anytime than to take either side of the argument. Dog haters and dog lovers are at opposite ends of the sprectrum and neither will listen to the other's points. This agent is somewhere in between. That is, I have had many dogs for pets, but don't have one now. However. I firmly believe that at least a quarter of the dog owners in Clinton a should not own a dog becuase they can't or won't be bothered with looking after it They turn them loose to forage for them- selves, and hell hath no fury like an angry homeowner chasing his garbage all over the lawn after a dog has ripped the bag apart during one of his noc- turnal forays. Now if you're smart. you don't put the garage out until the morning, just before the truck comes down the street. However, that strategy doesn't work if you happen to sleep in on that morning, and you end up with a gargage the smells a little "high." Also, what kind of reaction do you think you'd get if you stopped by someone's lawn, dropped your drawers, and deposited a pile on the le of their lawn? Despicable, detestable, and disgusting, you say, worthy only d arrest for indecent behaviour. And yet a dog can defecate on a stranger's property and face no such consequences. We all know the owner is at fault, not tri dog, as the animal is only following its natural instincts. But we can't impound the owners or shoot them instead, .and no amount of verbal pleading seems to have solved the solution. So what is the answer? Do we set up an expensive dog control program just to catch a few miscreants? Should all taxpayers pay for the errand ways of a few? Or should we limit the number of dogs in a household? Or what about giving the police permission to shoot first and ask questions later? And what about cats are they offenders too? The whole discussion becomes a highly emotional affair, and rm sure that town council would welcome any suggestions and input They're just as frustrated as the rest ef us Their have been some rather radical solutions offered by both sides, but I'm sure compromise will prevail and an equitable solution will be worked out. \' + + Says the Maidi Street Wit this week: "What this country needs is family trees that produce more lumber and fewer nuts." + + + If enough participants can be found, an intensive two -da beginners course on Cardio Pulmonary Resusitation ( CPR) will be offered this Saturday and Sunday in town. The first 12 to phone 482-9368 and pay the $15fee will get in the course. tr will run both daysfrom9to4 pm each ..,y. 5 10 4 7 3. 4 1 5 0 1 =2 0 3 1 -6 HI 1.0 ®1 m6 2 ®6 4 ®2:5 6 '3 4 0 8 =3 6 0 Rain 24 mm Rain 0 Snow 6.0 cm 116th year —No. 47 W dnesday, November 25, 1981 50 cents5 Town uon 't go to dogs, mayor says Clinton householders maybe limited to one canine By Shelley McPhee As long as Mayor Chester Archibald is in power, Clinton won't be going to the dogs. The adamant supporter of stricter` (lint controls for the town, Mayor Archibald presented a revised bylaw to Clinton council last week. He asked council to study the proposed bylaw which sets the dog licencing rules and regulations for pet owners in town. "I'm more or less responsible for this bylaw in its present form," Mayor Archibald noted. Basically, the proposed bylaw is similar toprevious ones, however one significant addition that Mayor Archibald hopes to include is a limitation of does for each Badly needs volunteers household in Clinton. He is proposing one dog per household, but Councillor Ron McKay asked what council intended to do with people who owned more than one dog, "Do we tell them that they have to get rid of one?" "I don't know how you'd control it," he added. "The bylaw is good in principle, but how could you tell a kid or an adult to get rid of their pet." Councillor Wayne Lester added, "Do we have someone to enforce this? Are we hiring someone to do this? " While some members of council felt that the town council not afford to hire a bylaw control officer, Councillor Rosemary Armstrong stressed, "A new bylaw won't help unless you have someone to enforce it." Mayor Archibald agreed that a control officer should be hired, but he admitted, "I think it's worth it, but I have a fixation with it." The mayor has already ordered the police to shoot two dogs that have been a nuisance to many Clinton people, resulting in many complaints. A red, part lab dog wearing a wide brown collar and a black mongrel have been causing many problems inClinton and Mayor Archibald noted that their owner has one week to identify himself and to control his animals. "If the owner doesn't tie them up, they Agricultural Society may fold up By Jim Fitzgerald Clinton may have seen its last Spring Fair in 1981, if the Central Huron Agricultural Society can't find some fresh blood in the next month or so. Dave Dalzell, the out -going president of the Society after a two-year term, said if enough interest isn't shown at the annual meeting this Thursday night at the Blue Foiuntain, then the Fair Board would entertain a motion to disband. He said that not one single person has applied for the position of secretary - treasurer, despite a three-week advertis- ing campaign, and no one wants the presi- dent's position "We'll give it another month, and if nothing happens, then I'm afraid we'll (the board) have to close it (the Spring Fair) down. We just can't expect the same peo- ple to put themselves out year -after year and not get any relief," Mr. Dalzell said in an interview. In a letter in today's edition, Mr. Da"1elt outlined the Agricultural Society's posi- tion, saying that even though they are in a • $7,500 deficit position, this could be knock- ed down to $700 by this spring. He said they are being hit with the same financial pro- blems as the rest of the business world. He said the lack of new members is put - Police news: Money stolen from school A small amount of cash, approximately $25, was stolen from the Clinton and District Christian School on November 23rd. Godench OPP reported that there were no signs of forced entry at the school, and their investigation into the incident is continuing. The Clinton Police reported one accident this week that resulted in $700 in damages. The two -vehicle crash occurred at the corner of Rattenbury and William Streets on November 19th. A car driven by Glenn Somers, 26, of Clinton received $200 in damages and a second car driven by William Fickert, 64, of Brockville received $500 in damages. Two young passengers in the Fickert vehicle, Laurel Kempbell, 4, and David Kempbell, 2, received minimual injuries. ting a real strain on the older members, many who have been with the board for up to 30 years. He and the rst of the Society. are hoping that some new faces at the annual meeting Thursday night will end any talk of killing the Spring Fair, which has been an annual event in Clinton for 127 years. Council critics given chance to put up or shut up Are you pleased with Clinton, and the way the municipal affairs are handled in the council chambers? Perhaps you are frustrated, upset and indignant about decisions made, and concerned about the future • of the town If you have valid opinions and are interested in the future of Clinton, the local town council may be interested in your help. At their next meeting on Monday, December 7th, council will be filling the vacant seat left open earlier this year by the resignation of George Rumball. Applications for the position are being accepted by council until Friday, December 4th and the councillors will consider each application before making their decision. Already four Clinton taxpayers have applied for the position and council invites others to do so by leaving their names and information at the clerk's office. Those letting their names stand are invited to the Upcoming council meeting. Fund hits 16O, 000 mark The door-to-door canvass in Clinton for funds for the new addition to Clinton Public Hospital has boosted the ther- mometer another $15,000 this week, cam- paign chairman Steve Cooke reported, with the total now standing at $160,000. Mr. Cooke said he hoped the volunteer ' canvassers would try to reach every house, but there could be a few missed, so if you haven't been canvassed by the end of the month, and haven't given a pledge, contact the hospital and they will arrange for a volunteer pick-up. Here is some more names to add to the list of givers: Mr. J. Carmen Craig, Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Nobb, Mr. & Mrs. Fred Davison, Mr. Car- man Gwynn, Mr. Wayne McDougall, Mr. Grant Elliott, Mrs. Bernice McClinchey, Mr. & Mrs. Dave Medd, Mrs. Julia A. Steven, Mr. Elliott Bartliff, Mr. Henry Young, The Royal Canadian Legion -8225, Mr, John Siertsema. Mr. Russell Heard, Miss Mabel Harvey, Mr. Keith Bunn, Mr. Wilfred Glazier, Mr. & Mrs. Nelson Patterson, Mrs. Daisy L. Rosenlund, Mr. Hector Kingswell, Mrs. , Martha Albert, Mr. Donald Freeman, Mr. George Walker, Mr. Philip Duboulay, Mr. & Mrs. Frank Raithby, Mr. & Mrs. Jim Baker. Senior Citizens Men's Club -$300, Mr. & Mrs. Albert Postma, Mr. '& Mrs. Alvin Wise, Mr. Chester Gliddon, Mr. Harold Longman, Mrs. Lorraine Cooper, Mr. Ar- thur Aiken, Mr. Willard Aiken, Mrs. Mary Rollinson, Mr. & Mrs. Ian MacLeod, Mr. & Mrs. Bill Chowen, Mr. & Mrs. Philip Heithbohmer, Mr. & Mrs. Tom Haggitt, Mr. & Mrs. Bert Van Lammeren. Mr. J.W. Cooper, Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Knox, Mrs. Linda Kennedy, Hamm's Car Sales, Mr. Kenneth Hamm, Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Manning, Rev. C.L. Wittich, Mr. Randy Fraser, Mr. Ted Johns, Mr. & Mrs. Earl Caldwell. Mrs. Albert Stryker, Mr. Wm. Riehl, Miss Cora Skelton, Mr. Ken Johnston, Mrs. Jean Cook, Mr. Alvin Snell, Mrs. Mary Holland, Mr. Larry Walsh, Mrs. Laurel Glousher, Mr. Gordon Jenkins, Mrs. Sadie Hamm. will be shot and they look like valuable dogs too," Mayor Archibald warned. Councillor McKay noted that beause the rabies incidents are highest in south- western Ontario and fewer rabies clinics are being held now, council should also try to control rabies in Clinton by including in the bylaw that each dog to be licenced must have had rabies shots. Owners must produce written proof of this, and owners of spayed female dogs must also have written proof. "The vet can give owners a medical information form and these can be used by the owner as evidence," Councillor Lester noted. Council agreed to all the new limitations and regulations of the bylaw and it is expected to be passed at the -next council meeting on Monday, December 7th. r CLINTON HOSPITAL BUILDING FUND 350 325 (in 300 275 Q 250 225 200 175 150 125 100 75 srlhe 5 • After many months of hard work by volunteer labor, the Clinton Legion Ladles Auxiliary were officially given the keys to their new spacious kitehen this Monday. Legion president George Rumball hands the keys over to representatives Annie Sallows, Mary Tait, Blanche Deeves and Bess Black. The nes ktteher, three times the size of the old one, is part of a large addition onto the south side of the Legion. (James Fitzgerald photo)