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Clinton News-Record, 1981-12-16, Page 4PAGE 4—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16,1981 Ike € vis.Iteemeffinessit is f ffsanintsio .l ..o. item SS, Meta% ®white. iaYwrao. 9ii W ILL Tel.: TI2-Sita. Snaiiteetptiest Reg.: Cosa - °IAN & fsysliw - WAS fist yew it 6s seiketwsa w sacead din swell by Olio� 1> GM. motley /k. [tel saspwier is1T. lww+g Mama Nows-iieratit finottionit iw wI . sin/ Tito Milos New Ess, faases$sai iw V$U. To9.i otiose rata LW.. A MEMBER JAMES E. FffZHERAL® - Editor 3HELLET nkie/HEE-HAl3T - Rows Editor GARR HAIST- *dwortisinR M•negor HEATHER $RANGER - AdwMisino MARGARET L. G($R - *Rico Monugar MART Atoll HOLLEWSECK - subscriptions • •8 ®Ispl.y .dg.rflsIsip soles sositeibls w, sews e9. Ask fes Rote Cosa Ne 12 offsetting Oct. t. 1TE/. A lot of garbage The provincial government's proposal to put o rural area like Huron and Bruce Counties high on its list of possible sites for o liquid waste treatment and disposal facility doesn't make much sense to those in the, rural ,areas who will be exposed to the highly toxic chemicals that would be treated there. But in the s overnment's eyes, it's the path of least resistance. After all, there are fewer people up here to object to the disposal sites to begin with, and both counties are in opposition members' ridings anyway. Just imagine the howls of protest if it was proposed to put the site in the heart of Premier William Davis' riding! It's okay that the cities gain all the benefits accrued from having industry located in them, but when it comes to their garbage, they wont to ship it off to the ruraiareras, where it could do as much damage by polluting the valuable rural environment. But the proponents of liquid waste disposal sites argue that these reprocessing sites are completely safe. If that is so, then why not locate them close to the population centres where the waste is produced in the first place. The farmers around here don't send their manure to the cites, so we ddn't want theirs either. The people of Huron and Bruce should be prepared to put up a strong protest to this proposal. This is a major food producing area and that should be its prime function. By J.F. What's the secret? Liberal Leader Stuart Smith has apparently failed in his persistent bid to force the PC government of Ontario to disclose details of a. $650 million bid for 25 per cent of the shares of Suncor, one of the large oil companies. Premier Davis and his inner cabinet members simply refuse to discuss the subject; As potential shareholders in the oil company project, the people of the pro- vince should be entitled to full information an the deal: where the investment capital is to come from, at what interest rate, the projected rate of return and the disposition of any profits which may eventually accrue from the deal. An investment" of this magnitude by the taxpayers of the province (and that's exactly what it is, no matter where the immediate funds come from) should not be o subject for political gamesmanship at Queen's Park. \If any of us happened to be shareholders in a business enterprise whirl' contemplated such a huge invest- ment we would certainly demand full and clear disclosure of all aspects of the deal .hi fact, such a compass shares would be subject to the vagaries of the stock market and the opinion of investors generally in the soundness of the in- vestment would determine the company's stature in the business world_ Politicians at whatever level seem to have forgotten that they are elected to act on behalf of the people who have voted them into office. Those same voters are, mare and more, becoming convinced that governments are impelled by ar- rogance. "We have the power; what are you going to do about or Obviously most politicians do believe that their decisions are in the best in- terests of the voting public, but they certainly don't give us much opportunity to understand or participate in the process of self-government_ (from the Wingham Advance -Times) Pioneer Park is now silent for the winter, closed now to automobile traffic, but still open for the few braves souls remembering our past 5YEARSAGO ' December 23,1976 The Ontario health ministry has ap- proved a $1,818,751 budget for Clinton Public Hospital to last until March, 1978, and hospital administrator Doug Coventry said ft looks.hopefttl for the institution that isthreatenedwith closure. Mr. Coventry said the budget appeared to indicate the hospital would be kept open for at least 15 months, a transition period during which the hospital would have to bring its budget in line with the ministry's requirements. Clinton fke fighters were called in to assist the Blyth Fire Department at an Auburn fire that destroyed a two-storey turkey barn last Saturday and caused over $100,000 in damages. The cause of the fire remains.undetermined IOYEARS AGO December 23, 1971 Mr. and Mrs. Fred Munnings are owners and operators of a new ' business The Radiant Life Centre on Albert Street in Clinton. The shop, located in the former Gingerich store, deals in religious literature and materials. The couple say they have been doing a brisk business with those who want good Christian books and are very thankful that don't have to drive milestoget therm. Announcement was made last week of the sale of the Elm Haven Motor Hotel to Mr. and Mrs'.. Alex Swatogor from Mr. and Mrs. Bill FleiSehauer. The new owners formerly ran the Bala Bay Lodge in Bala, Ontario, a year-round operation. They operated the lodge for tfuieeyears. 25 YEARS AGO Deceniber 20, 1956 Jolly Old Santa was piped into town from sugar.ndspice dispensed by bill smsley Junk rail Because I write a syndicated column, I've beerr put on the hit list of some public re ` d j a• outfit in New York. Asa result, I receive a stream of garbage mail contain- ing fasseinating material about some pro- duct or other that is being p t i .. ), by the PR firm. • Usually, I spot it right away and toss it in the round filing cabinet without even open- ing itis Today came one of these missives and, distracted by something else, I had opened C- 7.. g and Y ^. ad a C two before I realized it was just another piece of puffery. It was headed NEWS FROM: The Hani- bnrg Group_ For Release: Immediately. Ail press releases say the latter. Anyway, I thought it would be a pitch for Mac- I3onalds' or a string quartet_ It wasn't. It was a series of little articles about Ham- burg and Germany, touting that city's great variety of attraction*. Such junk has about as mueh place in this columun as an account of the origins of bee -keeping in Basutoland. And I'm sup- posed to print it free. What dummies these PR people are. However, I'd already read enough to hook me on the first article, entitled: Brewery's Waste Energy To Heat Hospital_ It didn't make sense at first. Why should breweries waste energy to heat a hospital, unless they're trying to make amends to all the people who wind alp in hospital with cirrhosis of the liver from a e !fi 'g their poison? I took another look at the heading, spot- ted the apostrophe, and now it madesense. A brewery will deliver heat and hot water to a hospital. As part of its brewing pro- cess, the brewery used to end up with a lot of excess heat that must be cooled before it is released into the air. Now, instead of be- ing wasted, that heat will be channeled in- to wto the hospital Where it will be put to good use. Cost of the deal, equipment and stuff, is about 400,000 narks, to be assumed by the city. The debt will be liquidated through the savings on energy that would other- wtse have to be purchased Are you listening, Iabatts, Molsons et al? Instead of pouring money into sports and all these phoney ads, about as subtle as a kick in. the rim indrating that beer- drinking eerdrinking will make your life macho, full of fun and beautiful girls in skimpy swim suits, why don't you channel your heat into hospitals? Think of the free publicity! Am't therm Germans something, though? If they didn't start a war every so often and get clobbered, they'd own half the world, with their resourcefulness and hard work. Last time I saw Hamburg was in 1944, and it was liter: ally hamburg- The RAF had firebombed it by night and the USAAF had pounded it by day day until it was, a.,7heap of rabble_ I was a es $.:.'::Tire' L iia wand •ar SG from a train window on my wayto an inter- rogation nterrogation centre in Frankfurt: Forty -odd years later, it has risen from the ruins like a phoenix, and is a booming city, visited by over a million travellers in 1981. But Harnb i hinarburg. I'm not go- ing to urge my readers to go there. It was the article on heating that caught my eye. Aside from the breweries in Canada, this country has another industry that could produce enough heat so that, if it were pro- perly channeled, we could thumb our col- lective noses at the Arabs. Trim talking about politics. Town and city councils produce enough hot air to heat at least one hospital within their limits. Provincial legislatures pro- duce enough hot air to replace half the otl used in their provinces. And from that vast deposit of natural gas known as Ottawa issues daily enough hot air to heat Montreal's Olympic Stadium, even though it has no roof. And that's only touching the bases, without going to the outfield or the Wield, Think of all the hot air produced by teachers and preachers, union leaders, abortionists and antt-abortionists, public relations people, medical associations,, school boards, And there's tots more Where that comes from,. The squeals of those caught with a mortgage to be renewed, the moans of farmers who are losing their shirts, the bellows of angry s In usitressmenn: all these are wasting energy by blowing hot air into our rather frigid climate, there to be dispersed into nothing. Add to this all the hot air that is poured into our telephone lines, that is batted back and forth over business luncheons and at parties and over the breakfast table. It's perfectly simple. All we need is a means of bottling the stuff somehow, and distributing it to the right places. If our scientists can send a missile to Mars, sure- ly they can find a method of storing and channeling the incredible quantities of hot air that rise in clouds over our country. Peter 1 augheed might have to cap some of his oil wells, but if somebody came up with the solution, we could not only tell the Arabs what to do with their oil. We could probably buy Saudi Arabia. Maybe I'll dropEE��aline to thepp��Mayor of Hamburg, see whet he suggests. who want to watch the Icy waters of Lake Huron crash against the beach far below. (photo by George Chapman) a look through the news -record files the north on Saturday afternoon, by the gaily decked out Bannockburn Pipe Band. Transportation - due, no doubt, to the absence of snow, and therefore pretty hard sledding for the reindeer - was kindly provided by the Clinton Fire Department and the bright red fire engine was pressed into service. "A bang-up bagging party had been held in the Legion Hall the Thursday before, when six Legion members assisted the presidents in the job aF making up the gift bags. After their treat to eat, the. youngsters were treated to a free show at the Roxy Theatre. Students at the Clinton Collegiate are presently engaged in putting on their prime publicappearance of the year. The annual commencement, staged primarily as an opportunity to present certificates and awards to the students of the school, it is also traditionally the time for some practical training in stagecraft, stage presence and the art of entertaining their fellow pupils and friends. Com- mencement tin Clinton is a two night affair, in order to accommodate all whowish to see it. TheGoderich Pavilion was the setting on December 14th for a delightful affair, when 300 employees and staff of General Coach Works of Canada in Hensen were entertained ata Christmas party. 50 YEARS AGO December 17, 1931 In Auburn the Maitland River broke its bonds of ice on Friday night. The roads became free of snow again on Saturday. During the cold spell the young people enjoyed some very fine skating on George Hamilton's pond. Clinton has been asked for another 10 men to work in northern Ontario. One is always assured of an entertaining evening at least when one attends the Collegiate Commencement, and this year's offering was no exception to the rile. On Thursday and Friday evenings the Collegiate students put on their annual program and, from .the_fnrst chorus to the national anthem there was never a dull moment. The choruses,' the songs, the drills, the gymnasticexercises and finally the play, were ail presented with vim and skull that kept the audience on its toes each evening. 75 YEARS AGO December21,1906 The busiest roan in Holmesvllle is the blacksmith, whose anvil has been kept ringing from early morn until late at night, on account of the condition of the roads, after the rain and frost of last week. ' The Maisons and Sovereign bank branches are to be highly commended in their efforts to reduce the amount of American silver in c enlation int is community. The Molson's Bank has ever since continued sending it away at their own expense and since last May the amount sent out has exceeded $1,500. The Sovereign Bank also sent out a con- siderable amount: Dr. and Mrs. Thompson are expecting in addition of nearly 30 persons to their household for New Years. There are not many who will entertain a larger number than this during the holiday. The doctor just got moved into the handsome big house in time 100 YEARS AGO December 23, 1881 A heavy shade of sadness was visible on many a face, and especially those of our younger community, when the intelligence of the removal by death from our midst, of Jennie Wilkie, one of the brightest, most intelligent and promising of our youthful band was received. Generous and true to her companions, obedient and affectionate to her teachers, wise, dutiful and loving to her parents, and winning, by her gentle manner and noble disposition, the esteem of all who knew her. Jennie, although she had not yet attained her fourteenth year,. had won a warm and abiding place in many hearts, and will long be remem- bered by a large circle of her acquain- tances. Do you have an opinion? Why not write us a letter to the editor, and let everyone know. All letters ow. published, providing they can hi authenticated, and pseudonyini tiskare allowed. All letters, however. are, s-tbject to editing for length or libel. Carol sheet available at News -Record Are you planning on having a Chritmas party, and a carol sing, but can't find the words to all the songs and don't want to hum along? Well worry no more. The News -Record, in co-operation with the 10 -member Bluewater Newspaper Network, is offering free Christmas carol songsheets to any group or organization who drop into the office and ask for them. The office is open daily from 9 am to 5 pm except Saturday and Sunday, odds 'n' ends by elaine tawnshend The Christmas tree in 1901 Everyone hada task to do on the day before Christmas. As soon as Papa and Bob finished the chores; they hitched old Polly to the cuter and fneadd to the bush with a sharp axe. This was the first year Edward was allowed to go with thein. Papa said he was old enough. Emily thought she should be able to go, too. After all, she was only a year younger than Edward. Mother said it wasn't a job for girls, anyway, but Papa winked. Emily knew she'e be going next year. She imagined how exciting it wbuld be to search through the woods for the perfect tree for their house, but for the time being, she was busy heIphig the younger children make decorations. First, she threaded string through popped corn and cranberries. Little Theresa handed her first a white popcorn ball and then a cranberry, and soon they • had yards and yards of red and white rope to, drape overthetree branches. Next she took out the box of pine cones that she and Edward had gathered in the fall. She threaded a niece of string through the top of each and knotted the string leaving a loop large enough to fit over the end of a tree branch. Then she dipped the tip d each cone into paint - some were red; others blue, and a few were white. Mother helped her form an angel from cotton fluff and add tiny tinsel wings. Ben and Theresa were busy colouring with their crayons. They had pictures of Christmas trees, stars, bells, and colourful balls. Ben could cut out his own shapes, but Theresa needed a little help Ben also cut aright strips of paper from last year's catalogue. Then he would the strips into rings. Once he disappeared into the kitchen, where Mother was baking, and came back with a waren gingerbread cookie for each of them - a reward for all their hard work. They were so busy they didn't hear the cutter pull up outside. Suddenly the door burst open, and there stood Papa, Bob and Edward holding the most beautiful pine tree Emily had ever seen. The tree stood almost eight feet tall and filled a whole corner of the parlour. Papa anchored the tree securely in a large bucket filled with gravel and damp sand. Mother draped a green cloth around the bnckei. The extra boughs that Papa had trim- med off were tacked above the arch, bet- ween the parlour and the dining room. The best bough was hung on the front door with a red ribbon and an arrangement of pretty pine cones. Emily twined the red and white rope through the branches of the trees, and Bob and Edward helped Theresa and Ben hang their pictures and the pine cones on the boughs. Because she was the youngest,. Theresa got the honour of being lifted on Papa's shoulders to place the angel at the very top of the tree. One by one, the family disappeared, because the only things missing from the tree were the gifts. Parcels in all sizes and shapes were pulled from hiding places in the woodshed, the attic, the pantry shelves, bureau drawers and under beds. Soon the presents were piled under the tree, and four red stockings that Mother had made were hung above the fireplace. Each stocking had a child's name on it. Bob was too old for Santa Claus. Edward said he was, too, but he decided to leave his stocking anyway. The Iogs in the hearth had burned to a rosy glow. Mother lit two green candles in her best brass holders and placed one in each of the parlour windows. The whole family stood back to admire their creation - the Christmas tree, the whole room, was a work of art. Another view Dear Editor: I read with interest Shelley McPhee's column in the Dec. 10th edition of the Clinton News Record on the "Bah Hum- bugs". However I would maintain that many whom she labels "Bah Humbugs" are really sincere in their objection to the attaching the name of Christ to the yearly celebration of that one's supposed "bir- thday". While millions of people who claim to be Christian do adore the newborn bpbe on the 25th. of December, there is no evidence to support the idea that the babe Jesus was born on December 25th. History tells us that on December 24th, 1223, the 42 year-old Francis of Assisi (who was later canonized by the Roman Catholic Church) constructed in a church in Greccio, Italy, a model of the infant Jesus laid in a manger, or crib. Around the manger he placed figures representing Joseph and Mary, the shepherds who came to see the infant Jesus, an ass and an ox. A few hours later, at midnight, Francis' model of the nativity became the focal point of the Christmas Mass. Of course, most people know by now that the trappings of Christmas are more pagan than Christian. Encyclopedias available in most public libraries show that the feasting and gift -giving are hand- me-downs from the pagan Roman Saturnalia. The holly, mistletoe and decorated Christmas tree come from northern European paganism. Even the date, December 25, was the date the worshippers of Mithra celebrated the birth of the"unconquered sun." That tiny infant, born in Bethlehem nearly 2,000 years ago, has become the most famous baby in history. The account of his birth, as recorded in the Bible, has been published around the world. To millions of people, Jesus is still thought of as a babe in a manger. Do you feel that this is proper? Should we still think of Jesus as a helpless babe lying ina manger? It appears from a close examination of the Scriptures that while Jesus" was on earth as a man, he never drew attention to his early childhood. On one occasion while he was preaching, a woman in the crowd cried out: "Happy is the womb that carried you and the breats that you sucked!" But Jesus came back with: "No, rather, Happy are those hearing the Word of God and keeping it!" (Luke 11:27, 28) He did not encourage people to speak sentimentally about his birth or Mary's role in it.. Once Scripture tells us how Mary first learned she was going to be the mother of Jesus. The angel Gabriel appeared and announced: "Look! you will conceive in your womb and give birth to a son, and you are to call his name Jesus." This event is very famous. Yet, have you ever noticed the angel's next words concerning Jesus? "This one will be great and will be called Son of the Most High; and Jehovah God will give him the throne of David his father, and he will rule as king over the house of Jacob forever, and there will be no end of his kingdom. - LUKE 1: 21-33 Another Scripture often used in Christmas services id found in ISALAH chapter nine: "For there has been 4 child born to us, there has been a son giVen to us; and the government will come to be upon his shoulder. And his name will be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God (notice, NOT Almighty God), Eternal Father, Prince of Peace." And verse seven describes him the one who brings blessings without end by his Kingdom rule. Is this not the way we should think of Jesus Christ, resurrected and glorified, today? While on earth, Jesus made this Kingdom the theme aF his preaching. He taught his followers to pray for that kingdom and in so doing emphasized its importance. - MATTHEW 6:9, 10 Jesus himself said: "All authority has been given me in heaven and on earth" (MATTHEW 28:19). He is now God's a- nointed king, ruling in heaven in the established ikingdorri. He has already experienced the fulfillment of Daniel's prophecy: "To him there were given ridership and dignity and kin_adom: that the peoples, national groups and languages should all serve even him. His rulership is an indefinitely lasting rulership that will not pass away, and his kingdom one that will not be brought to ruin."- DANIEL 7:14. In harmony with Jesus prognostication "This good news of the kingdom will be preached in all the world for a witness to all nations" during the time of his presence and the ending of this system of things, (MATTHEW 24:14) ambassadors for Christ are at this time calling upon all sincere people to become "reconciled to God", "whose name alone is JEHOVAH." ("CORINTHIANS 5:20, PSALM 83:18 AV Bible) When Jesus grew up from babyhood and became a man, he showed -qualities that make us warm to him asp person. He had compassion on the oppressed and he pitied the sick and tried to help them. (MAT- THEW 14:14) He loved children, and children were drawn to him. (MATTHEW 19:13-15) He loved righteousness and hated lawlessness. (HEBREWS 1:9) Moreover he deeply loved his disciples "to the end". ( JOHN -13 :1) Why not examine the Bible yourself and come to know Jesus as he really is, God's now reigning king? Why not study to find out how you, too, can be numbered among those "men of goodwill" who will ex- perience the 'peace on earth' that God promised almost 2,000 years ago? I would be only too happy to help. Feel free to ask auestions. • Sincerely 41) C.F. Barney, Clinton.