HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1985-12-18, Page 3Mews and featares
Residents entertained
P1JC has experience behind them
CLINTON - The Public Utilities Commis-
sion (PUC), is responsible for providing and
maintaining electrical power and water sup-
plies, as well as operating, maintaining and
-- billing to the sanitary sewage collector
t system and disposal plant for the Clinton
1 residents, businesses and industries.
It is also responsible for the setting of the
re Oil prices of those commodities, which
1 ' entails negotiations on the wholesale price
IDwith Ontario Hy.dro add various government
ministries.
Thus. elected commissioners are saddled
with the responsibility of understanding
technological and economic matters and, to
a degree, politics.
The commissioners were elected locally
in November.
Some of the commissioners have had
previous experience on the commission. The
incumbents returned in the elections. were
Chess Archibald, who served five years,
1980 to 1985; and Robert Irwin, who served
seven years, 1979 to 1985.
Don Symons returned, having ,served 14
years, from 1965 to 1978.
Also on the Commission, is Mayor John
Balfour, who experienced serving the public
by being on the Clinton Planning and In-
dustrial Advisory Committee for three
years and was the chairman of the In-
dustrial Committee. '
The new commission has an even more
unique characteristic than just past board
experience. It has a cummulative profes-
sional experience in the services it
regulates, perhaps greater than any other
PUC of its size in the province.
Chess Archibald, the chairman of the
• Commission, has been mayor and councillor
for the Town of Clinton from 1979 to 1985, he
was the administrator of Huronyiew for 11
years and prior to that he worked for the ci-
ty of Brantford from 1955 to 1969, the last 10
111 years as city treasurer. •
Robert Irwin has operated a retail
business for 30 years in Clinton and is
familiar in dealing with the public.
Don Symons was a lineman and instructor
with Ontario Hydrb and possesses approx-
imately 3G years of experience as a profes-
The new Clinton Public Utilities Commissioners held their first meeting on November 16.
They are, front left to right, Don Symons, Chairman Chester Archibald, Mayor John
Balfour. Back left to right, Bob Irwin, Al Lobb and.Utility Manager Guss Boussey. (Anne
Narejko photo)
sional working on the practical concerns of approximately 157 years of professional ex -
the electrical industry which the PUC perience to the PUC meeting table.
regulates. .
There is also that practical knowledge
Mayor Balfour has been in the retail which is further enhanced by the. Commis -
business for '22 years and also worked six' sion's advisors, utility manager Guss
years as plant production manager with • Boussey, who possesses 38 years of'work ex -
Seer Industries Ltd. . perience with utilities with the last 28 years
A. Lobb served as chief engineer in steam, as manager, as well with the field -work of
Foreman Albert Valkenburg, with 33 years
trades and utilities for 14 years at Clinton experience.
' Radar Base, six years at the Ontario .
Hospital in Goderich and 13 years for ,the The PUC has capable people to make deci-
Ontario Development Corporation at Cen- sions crucial to the maintenance of existing
tralia. • local services and the town's potential
The Commission members bring a total of . growth for the future.
Ladi.es' Auxiliary holds gift exchange.
time and effort contributed throughout the
g "It takes all Of us working together to
year by table setters, the ladies in the make the banquet a success," she said.
kitchen, waitresses, dishwashers and all "Merry Christmas and happiness to all in
who telephoned for help r1ttrinu 1985 the New Year."
CLINTON - The Christmas meeting of the
Ladies' Auxiliary of Legion Branch 140 was
held on December 9 with a• pot -luck supper
and gift exchange.
. Dorothy Flagg is very grateful for the
CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEJ)NESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1985--Page,3
HURONVIEW — Old time music for
Monday afternoon was presented by Jim
Rose and his group of musicians. There was
a great variety of both old and new favorites
and •the lilting strains enticed the audience
to do a bit of toe -tapping.
The ladies from Unit 3 tried their hand at
baking up some cookies for the festive
season. No doubt it brought back memories
from the days when they baked a lot of
goodies for their own families.
At noon on Tuesday, ladies from the Shady
Nook wing gathered in the auditorium for
their turkey dinner with all the traditional
trimmings. This tasty meal was prepared
and served by the staff, and once again,
everything was done to perfection.
In the afternoon, Anglican Communion
was held in the chapel with the Reverend
Gordon Simmons conducting the service,
assisted by Olive Colwell and Stu Taylor.
Frank Bissett presided at the organ.
The birthday party for December took
place on Wednesday with the residents in
charge. They also provided an impromptu
program. The choir was on hand and sang a
medley of Christmas songs. Elsie
Henderson ans Margaret McQueen sang an
appropriate duet. Mabel Scott played a
selection on her mouthorgan and also gave a
reading.
The children from the Co-op Nursery
School, along with their teacher, put on a
program for Huronview. It was fun to Watch
as they went through their exercises and
songs. Even at their young age, they had tots
to memorize and they did well. • . •
Thursday morning, the young people from
HUG, with their teachers, were at
Huronview for their weekly visit. After
playing a few games, the "kids" got busy
making paper snowflakes. They made some
very pretty ones, and stuck" them .on the
windows.
At noon, the merl from the Spruce Meadow
area, along with their staff, enjoyed a
' Christmas dinner complete with all .the
trimmings. •
In the afternoon, the ladies from the Park
Place wing were guests at a Christmas tea,
and from all reports, it• was a lovely
occasion. .
Huronview had its annual Christmas visit
from the Salvation Army of Goderich on
Thursday evening. It was a real joy to listen
to the carols played by the band as it went to
' various areas, of the hprrie. Every resident
received a bag of "goodies". Wherever they
go, and whatever the season, the Salvation
Army has this wonderful way afspreading
cheer and touching the hearts of everyone.
Residents and staff from the East Dale
wing, really got into the spirit of thefestive
season when they were guests at the
Christmas dinner provided for them. In the
'7' e Week
evening on Friday, there was another
surprise in store when the choir from St.
Joseph's Church came to Huronview for a
visit. The singers, with their excellent
accordionist Eugene Bradley, went to the
lounge on each floor, where they entertained
with the singing of carols.
The Huronview chapel service was held
mid -week with Mrs. Prouty in charge. She
opened the meeting with a Christmas poem
followed by the singing of "While Shepherds
Watched", singing the solo part on two
verses. In keeping with the theme, solos,
duets, instrumental numbers and readings
were given. A flannelgraph was shown by
Mrs. ' Prolity. At the conclusion , of the
meeting, everyone went to the sitting -room
where Mrs. Prouty served refreshements
and gave each person a gift.
Sunday morning worship was held in the
chapel with the Reverend David Snihur
conducting. During the service, on behalf of
the residents, Mabel Scott presented a gift to
' David and family.
In the afternoon, the auditorium was filled
to capacity as residents and visitors
gathered' for the annual concert provided by
the Seafofth.Lions Club and members of the
Seaforth Presbyterian Church.
Mary Gibbings welcomed everyone, and
in her remarks, said that the Lions have
been coming to Huronview every Christmas
for over 50 years. They are truly a dedicated
organization. ,
Mary then introduced Jim Stewart who
announced the numbers on the program.
The Junior Choir sang "Jesus is my
Answer" and this was followed by a carol
sing of "Hark the Herald Angels Sing".
Connie Bannerman gave a recorder solo
of "Jingle Bells". Violin duets played by
Madonna and Carol Ann McQuaid were
"Christmas . is a Time for Giving",
"Through the Eyes of a Child" and "Little
Boy Jesus".
"The Virgin's Lullaby" was sung by the
Senior Choir and the Junior Choir appeared
again to sing "Mary had a Baby". The
Reverend Barber read the scripture and
gave the meditation. Another carol sing of
"`Away in a Manger" was followed by a
piano .solo of "Star of the East" played by
Carol Carter who was also the accompanist
for the afternoon.
The violin artists Madonna and Carol Ann,
for their second medley, played "You'll
Never Walk Alone" and "Mary's Little Boy
Child". For their final selection, the Junior
Choir sang "`Lo, I Am With You Always".
I The program concluded with the singing
of "Silent Night" accompanied by violins
and piano, Santa Claus arrived in due time
and with the assistance of his helpers,
distributed oranges to everyone, after which
coffee and cookies were served.
Before Chrcebaaas
Street Mainten t;: -rice
NOTICE
By -Law 15-1979 •
It is illegal to pork ony motor vehicle on
Town of Clinton streets between the hours
of l 00 o m and 7 00 a rim. Any such vehicle
left in o manner that obstructs the
maintenance •of Clinton streets.' will be
towed away at the owner's expense.
(with apologies to Clement Moore)
Author of "The Night Before Christmas"
'Twas the week before.Christmas
And all through the house
Not a creature was stirring,
Not even a mouse.'
But soon there resounded'
A thunderous clatter.
Twas Mother! And Father!
.And the kids, for that matter,
A ladder was placed
'By the chimney with care '
Mom sat on the sofa.
Dad climbed in the air.
A paint brush he wielded
With skill and aplomb, •
While Mom supervised.
(She wasn't so dumb!)
Sis in the bedroom,
"How -to -Hang" was discovering.
She'd treated herself
To a brand new wallcovering,
Brother BilI In the kitchen,
His face wore a smile
As he deftly installed
The new sheet -vinyl tile,
A knock at the door!
'Twas the neighbors—all kinds!
They'd come to admire
The new drapes and the blinds.
The neighbors pitched in
And joined the good fun.
An hour or two more
And the job was well done.
Ouaffed they the wassail.
The welkin was rung!
"The last of the painting!"
"The paper is hung!"
The task now completed,
All rejoiced because
The douse was spruced -up
To greet old Santa Claus!
Sea,kdn Greetingzi
FROM ALL OF US AT
...made specially for you.
Orders are being taken now
Free delivery within 25 miles
of Clinton.
ALSO
By -Law 2-1981
It is illegal is place snow onto the travelled
or plowed portion of any Clinton street at
any time
CAMERON PROCTOR
CLERK -TREASURER
TOWN OF CLINTON
Doug Norman
Owner. With over 21 years
experience in the carpet
and home decorating
business.
• •Homemade Chocolate
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1 Albert St.. Cllnlem
Joanne Poelman
Drapery consultant. Six
years experience lit in-
terior decorating.
Wishing all a
Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Yearr,
Marlene Armstrong
& Tami Taylor
NOTE: We will he c Iosed for holidays
December 24th at 4 p.m. 'till January
3rd/86 'WINTER STORE HOURS:
Monday to Saturday 10 am - 5:30
p.m. Closed Wednesdays.
'7evt Zeta 7,16teete spa
We have a limited supply of
ZAPF DOLLS! BEARS
MUSICAL CLOWNS ` '.FIGURINES �?
BOSSONS etc.
Cathy Sager
Interior decorator. Our
wallcovering specialist.
Seven years experience in
home decorating.
Rick Wyatt
Roto.Static carpet cleaning
technician
pedall lytmar 10°'
Mr �.S eciall marked ^°PLATES toOFF
1 Or' OFF ALL PLATE FRAMES
Bill Fowles
On•staff carpeting and
hard•surface flooring in•
stallotion craftsmtan.
Jenny Langendoen
Bookkeeper,
40%OFF
TOLPATSCH DOLLS
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(Across from Rad lift's)
Phone 482-5211
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S4 King Street, Clinton
(Just opposite the Post Office) 482-3528
SPECIAL HOLIDAY HOURS: Closing Tuesday, December 24 of 1:00 p.m.
Closed Dec. 23 and 26