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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1985-10-30, Page 5Thanks for y Dear Editor: On behalf of the Hospital Auxiliary to Clinton Public Hospital, I would like to express my gratitude for the excellent response from the people of Clinton and the surrounding Communities during our 1985 Busy summer for the Liberals ur support Membership Canvass; This endeavor has proven to be another success due to your generosity and the diligent hard work of the canvassers. A total of 774 Memberships were received representing $941. Once again thank you for your support. • from page 4 States, Western Europe, the Pacific Rim and the Middle East. For more information on the cost and registration for the seminars, you can call the Conference Secretariat, toll-free at 1-800-267-0422. Focusing on the Environment, Minister Jim Bradley said an estimated 1400 new jobs will be created in the recycling industry as a result of the new soft drink container regula- tion recently) announced by Premier David Peterson. Bradley was addressing the sixth annual Recycling Conference in Burlington. "Recycling is the cornerstone of Premier Peterson's new soft drink policy," he said. Thenew regulation opens up the soft drink market to a range of new containers as well as providing a secure market for refillable bottles. All of the new containers must be recyclable and those who produce them must see that they are in fact recycled. As well, the Ministry of the Environment will increase funding up to $2.8 million for use by municipalities in their curbside, col- lection of separated material for recycling. Turning to agriculture, the annual fall celebration, Agri -Food Week was kicked off on Monday, October 7 with a fun -filled food and beverage contest. The rural team, led by Agriculture and Food Minister Jack Rid- dell, managed to beat the urban team in a contest which saw competitors try their hand at corn husking, wine tray racing, an apple peel off, chug -a -mug of milk and egg CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30,1985•—Page 5 Sincerely, Evelyn Holmes, Chairperson of the Hospital Auxiliary Membership Canvass. cracking. The goal off Agri -Food Week was to focus attention on the key role the agriculture and food industry plays in the economy and to stress the contributions made by all sectors of the industry. About one in five jobs in On- tario is dependent on agriculture, from those who live and work on the farms to those involved in food processing transportation and food retailing as well as those who provide the raw materials and machinery for the farmer. Riddell pointed out that agriculture is the number two industry in the province, in terms of foreign sales, exporting $2 billion worth of products each year. Politicians highlight accomplishments By Wilma Oke TUCKERSMITH TWP.-The accomplishments of municipal politicians here was the highlight of the October 23 ratepayers' meeting. Some 45 people attended. Reeve Robert Bell outlined council's accomplishments. He noted that a new supervisor had been hired for the Vanastra Day Care Centre, upon the resignation of Karen McEwing- McConnell. He reported Tuckersmith has purchased property from Ethel Boyes on which will be built a township shed when the ministry is prepared to contribute its share of the money. The plans for the shed are . completed for the construction work. Reeve Bell said three sections of sidewalk in Egmondville have been built and council has done some work on the Brucefield Cemetery where pioneers have been buried but is no longer in use. Tombstones and the fence have been repaired. Council also purchased a small tractor lawnmower to be used to cut grass at the cemetery and in the park at Egmondville and the parks at Vanastra. Reeve Bell spoke of the successful sesquicentennial celebrations this summer and on the history book of the township published in the spring. • The reeve said an ONIP grant •had been obtained from the government for $350,000 and this will be used entirely at Vanastra. Work has begun onstreet lighting and a sanitary sewer on. one street for this year and more will be done in 198¢ and 1987. A grant for $150,009 had been obtained for Egmondville where there is a need for updating as well, he noted. The reeve said work is progressing on the new bridge that is being constructed on Sideroad 30-31 west of the fertilizer plant. He explained it is the township's most expensive bridge, located at the bottom of a steep hill which ,made it dangerous for • school buses carrying a load of children and others using it, especially in wintertime as the old bridge was very narrow. The new bridge will cost $300,000. With the retirement of Allan Nicholson, a new road. superintendent, Douglas. Poulton, had been hired. Reeve Bell said.council had been lucky in obtaining a supplementary road allocation from the Ministry of Transportation and Communications and had decided to use the money to purchase a truck which would be beneficial in being ableto provide better service in snow clearing. Deputy Reeve William Brown spoke of the Seaforth Fire Area Board on which he represents Tuckersmith. He said a new fire chief, George Garrick, has been hired to replace Harry Hak who had stepped down as chief. Councillor Robert Broadfoot spoke of the Seaforth Community Centre's Board on which he is the Tuckersmith Representative. He told of the many drains 'constructed in the last few years and the cleaning out of drains. Councillor John Brownridge, who represents the township on the Clinton Fire Area board, said Clinton has a new fire chief, Fred Lobb, replacing Clarence . Neilans. He spoke of their emergency van, jaws of life equipment and of plans to buy a resuscitator. He noted too, the tanker will have to be replaced in the near future. Councillor Brownridge also represents Tuckersmith on the Seaforth Landfill Committee, along with Councillor George Cantelon. He said there are 10 sites they are viewing and giving active consideration in the attempt to secure a new landfill site for Seaforth and Tuckersmith. He spoke of the two public committee representatives sitting in on the meetings so that the public can be kept informed. He assured the audience that no site will be bought without public meetings for ratepayer information and input. Councillor , George Cantelon also represents the township on the Huron Farm Safety Association and is a tile drainage inspector. He pointed out there is a government grant available for any ratepayer who wants to have work done this fall. He spoke briefly on the landfill committee saying it is a slow, tedious job looking for a site but that the committee is working slowly and carefully to secure the right area. The next speaker was Frank Falconer, the Huron County . Board of Education representative who read his speech "so that the press would not misquote him" as he outlined the' board's business including the Joanne Young affair, French Immersion, funding for Catholic high schools and the Vanastra School. Gerald Groothuis, Tuckersmith's representative on the Huron -Perth County Roman Catholic School Board, to which he was acclaimed, was the next speaker. He spoke of special funding for the Catholic high schools and said while it was possible to set up a high school in St. Michael's School in Stratford for Perth County, this was not I possible in Huron County as the pupils are so stretched out it is difficult to arrange. ,Mervyn Falconer, representative for Tuckersmith on the Ausable-Bayfield Conservation Authority, outlined the work NOTICE OF POLL Notice is hereby given to the Municipal Electors of the Town of Clinton in the County of Huron that since mbre candidates have been nominated to each of the following offices than The num• ber required to fill such offices, therefore polls will be held at the times and places stated in this notice for the purpose of elec- ting the holders of such offices. Offices for which elections will be held: MAYOR 1 to be elected REEVE 1 to be elected DEPUTY REEVE 1 to be elected COUNCILLOR 6 to be elected HURON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION 1 to be elected REGULAR POLLING DAY: NOVEMBER 12, 1985 POLL LOCATIONS: POLL STATION NO. 1 - TOWN HALL If you live in the North-East section of Town between the Eastern side of Albert St. and the North side of Ontario Street, you vote at the Town Hall. POLL STATION NO. 2 - LEGION HALL, KIRK ST. If you live in the South -Eastern section of Town between the South side of Ontario St. and the East side of King St., including that por- tion known as "Little England", you vote at the Legion Hall on Kirk Street. POLL STATION NO. 3 - SENIOR CITIZEN'S'APARTMENTS, KING ST. If you live in the South -Western section of Town between the West side of King St. and the South side of Huron Street, you vote at the Senior Citizen's Apartments, King Street. POLL STATION NO. 4 - CLINTON ARENA If you live in the North-Western section of Town between the Nor- th side of Huron St. and the West side of Albert St., you vote at the Clinton Arena. All polls will be open from 11 o'clock a.m. until 8 o'clock p.m. and no longer. C.C. PROCTOR Returning Officer being done by the authority. He admitted not a great deal is being done in Tuckersmith. He spoke of the Bayfield River erosion problem east of Clinton. He said the government is cutting back on tree planting this year when 180,000 trees were planted last year, compared to 160,000 this year. Cleave Coombs, Tuckersmith's representative on the Seaforth Hospital Board, spoke of the plans for an addition at Seaforth Hospital. Next on the agenda was a speech from all the contenders for re-election and seeking support: Robert Bell for reeve; William Brown for reeve; Robert Broadfoot for deputy reeve and John Brownridge for deputy reeve; Frank Falconer as trustee and the two new contenders for trustee seat on the Huron County Board of Education— Nico Peters. who grew up in the Walton area, is a minister and says education is one of the most important things (he and his wife have three children); Sal'ly.•Rathwell who 'was born in Goderich expressed concern about the Vanastra School which was threatened with closure ( because it is rundown and needs a vast amount of money to up -date it) and expressed interest in the French Immersion meetings held this year. She and her husband Steve has two sons. In the brief question and answer period, Gerald Groothuis asked the chances of getting streets paved in Egmondville. Reeve Bell. said council does not have the finances to.do it at this time. Brenda McIntosh asked what • bridge would be considered next by council. The reeve said the bridge on the 10th concession at-tob Kinsman's would likely be the next as there was a recent accident there which caused damage. Bill Wallace asked why the 10 sites reported by Councillor Brownridge for the landfill site had not been named. Councillor Brownridge said they Akre named at a council session which was public. He stated at this time they have only been named and no serious testing has been completed to indicate whether they would be considered for purchase. He assured Mr. Wallace that the public would be informed and meetings held to give infortnation and discuss the sites. . Councillor Cantelon said that public meetings have been held on the landfill meetings but that no one comes. He suggested to Mr. Wallace•that if he'attended such meetings he would get the information he was interested in. Asked by one ratepayer. what the landfill site expenses were to date, Councillor Brownridge said he did not have the figures but that the committee has been working on locating sites for three years. ADVANCE POLL An advance Poll will be held in the Clinton Town Hall SATURDAY, NOV. 2 FROM 9 AmM. to 8 P.M. Notice is hereby given that Nov 12, 1985, by 5.00 p m, is the last day for making application t`q the Clerk for a Certif ic'ote to vote by Proxy C.C. PROCTOR Returning Officer Re-elect Jack Coleman for Councillor Stanley Township Your support on November 12 would be appreciated for Huron County Board of Education Representative for Clinton-Tuckersmith SALLY RATHWELL: -Wife to Steve -Mother to Adam and Michael -Active with Church, Youth and Community -Small Business Owners -Served on the Vanastra School Review Committee for Huron County Board of Education For Board of Education Representation that cares and is concerned - VOTE RATHWELL ON NOVEMBER 12 ADVANCE POLLS NOVEMBER 2 FOR MORE INFORMATION OR CONCERNS CALL 482-7800 ON NOVEMBER 12 , 19 8 5 ELECT JOHN A.FOBALFOUR MAYOR • Firm progressive leadership •A more streamlined cost-efficient Municipal Government • Community and economic development •Long range community growth planning • An open approachable administration • JOHN BALFOUR •Small business owner •Over 20 years business & managerial experience • Active member of Clinton Planning Board •Active member of Clinton Industrial Committee • Active affiliate member Royal Canadian Legion, Clinton Branch ON NOVEMBER 12 VOTE FOR THE FUTURE AND A NO-NONSENSE WORKING MAYOR - TO WORK FOR YOU ELECT BALFOUR, John A. For further information call 482-7023 or 482-3547 CLINTON FARM MARKET WEEKEND SPECIALS! Product of Ontario EMPIRE APPLES HALF BUSHEL From the Tropics Golden Yellow BANANAS 4� Red & White Ontario POTATOES 50 LB. BAG Ontario MacINTOSH or SPY APPLES Flame or Thompson SEEDLESS GRAPES 2 LB. POLY BAG $ 49 BUSHEL ,..99 SPECIAL PRICES 'TILL CLOSING SATURDAY, NOV. 2 ONLY Plus our regular line of FRESH FRUITS & VEGETABLES and TAVISTOCK CHEESES. • 212 Viefriria St. •(HwIy. A So urth1 Cllr ton • OLIN:iDAYS AlidiK:tAM-.rPM wise*pt Thurstlifyilitthiiiv'tffl pm Saturday & Sunday'tllf rt pm ,'..r'=� • riitu iIli„!itff!IffiIle itjf�lif11�taa� f«t7t�4f���tett