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Clinton News-Record, 1986-02-05, Page 5MPP Murray (a -aunt steps 5 years ago February 5, 1981 Provincial Election Set -Although Ontario Premier William Davis on Monday called a provincial election, the race is already shap- ing up to be an interesting on in at least one riding in the News -Record readership area. Premier Davis pulled the plug on the legislature Monday, and Ontario people will go to the polls on March 19, but long-time Huron -Bruce incumbent Murray Gaunt's name won't be on the ballot. Mr. Gaunt, 45, has held the riding for the Liberals for the past 18.5 years, and in a sur- prise move Tuesday, said he won't seek the Liberal nomination. The environment critic for the Liberals in t last House, Mr. Gaunt said it was strict - for personal reasons he was resigning, not political ones. Music Program Examined -The Huron -County Board of Education agreed to ex- amine the feasibility of instituting a credited music program at Central Huron Secondary School (CHSS) in Clinton. The board has recently been petitioned by parents of both elementary and secondary students in the CHSS area to initiate a credited music program similar to that in existence at Goderich and District Col- legiate Institute. Subsequent to the presentation by a delegation of parents, the board agreed to refer the matter to a joint committee of the Personnel and Education Committees for further consideration. 10 years ago February 5, 1976 Storm Causes 19 Crashes -Goderich OPP report there were many minor accidents during the week, due to the weather. On February 1, 13 accidents were reported, and on February 2, six accidents occurred. Damages were minor and there were no in- juries. A chain reaction accident occurred on Highway 4, between Londesboro and Clinton on February 1, involving three cars in one accident and four cars in another. Huronview May Face Staff Cutbacks -Spending cutbacks were a common bond in committee reports at Huron County Council last Friday and service cutbacks to residents of Huronview was a major item of contention. County councillors learned that the county home for the aged south of Clinton may be forced to cutback on staff and subsequently services due to a ceiling on the provincial grant structure. The 310 bed institution is subject to a 5.5 per cent grant from the pro- vince. Snow Storm Cripples Area Again -Just when area residents were hoping the worst of the winter was over, following one of the coldest and snowiest Januarys in 30 years, February came in like an angry beast, crip- pling the area with still another snow storm. The storm hit.early Sunday afternoon and packing winds up to 50 miles per hour it dumped nearly a foot of snow on the area before it abated late Monday night. Break -In Gang Hits Again -The Break-in gang is still on the loose in Clinton. Last Saturday ' evening sometime before mid- night, they struck Chuter's Plumbing and Heating on King Street smashing the win- dow and giving them easy access to $200 in cash. The night before, January 30, a residence was entered on Victoria Terrace. Thieves were scared off before anything could be stolen. ' Residents Object To Assessment -Residents of Morgan's Mobile Home Park in Clinton are upset with their increased assessmen;t and a delegation of 10 was pre- , sent at last Monday night's Clinton council rneeting to protest the steep rise. The whole park, which has about 50 lots, is owned by Doug Morgan of Clinton who rents out the lots to individual trailer owners. Mr. Morgan provides garbage collection and road maintenance, and he told council that • • own BEST RATES Guaranteed investment Certificates % 1 YEAR. 1i1I% 5YEAR Varna RON KEYS 262-6273 Agents for ABC INVESTMENTS, Godorich with the increased assessment, taxes would nearly double on many of the trailers, but because of the new provincial Rent Review Act, he could only charge the tenants eight per cent more for rent. 25 years ago February 9, 1961 Hog Producers Encouraged -James Boyn- ton, secretary of the Ontario Hog Producers Association, Toronto, reviewed the history of organized hog producers in the province, yesterday at the annual meeting of the Huron County Hog Producers Association in the Clinton Legion Hall. He noted that the committee studying a proposed change in method of sale feel they have reached something which may meet the approval of the rest of the Farm Pro- ducts Marketing Board. Public Speaking Winners -Two dozen young speakers from the district competed last yveek in a public speaking contest con- ducted by the Clinton Branch Canadian Legion. This is the branch competition, and winners may proceed to further battles at the zone level, and then to provincial level. Standings in the senior high school divi- sion are: Barbara Inder, Ralph Trewartha, Dianne Hulls, Regena Horbanuik; in junior high school division, Morris Darling, Douglas Wells, John Turner, Elizabeth .In - der. Inquest Into Airwomen's Death -A cor- oner's jury in Seaforth Friday found that Airesmen Donna Edith Harrison, 19, RCAF Statio Clinton, died from injuries received in a c rash on Highway 8 near here last October. Miss Harrison was a passenger in a car owned by Clarence McGraw, Clinton. The jury found that the "auto was driven at an excessive rate of speed, and in a reckless manner, and - no blame can be placed on the weather or road conditiortd at the time of the accident." Miss Harrison died in Westminister Hospital, London, the day after the crash. 50 years ago - February 6, 1936 Almost A Hold-up -A young man of town had a bit of an experience one night recently as he was returning home at six o'clock. He lives near the outskirts of town and he was going along, suddenly a man stepped into his path and asked him "How about some money?" "I've no money," he answered. "Oh yes you have," the stranger said. But our young man wasn't to be bluffed so he told the chap to get out of his way and, think- ing it best to obey, he "got". It was almost a hold-up, and quite as near as we want to come to one. A Birthday Party -A surprise birthday party was held at the home of Mrs. R. Mac- Donald on Friday evening for Agnes Carbert. The evening was spent in cards and later lovely refreshments were served. A jolly time was spent by the young people. Quite A Feat -We sometimes hear of the one-man street cars in the different cities, and with some folk, they do' not seem to be much in favor. But the other day we saw a man perform a feat which looked as if he was going one better than that. He was br- inging two loads of wood into town, piled on two sleighs, each with its team of horses, but only one driver. The driver stood on the side of the front sleigh, driving one team and leading the other. They seem to be getting along all right, too. It was clearly a case of saving the services of one man, and so far as we could see it was working out all right. We do not know how far he had come or if it is his general mode of bringing wood to market. BACHERT MEATS Call us for your custom slaughtering needs SLAUGHTER DAY TUESDAY 'For your freezer, sides of Beef, Pork, Lamb or Veal We specialize in home cured meats -and old fashioned country style pork sausage, no fillers added. All meatGov't Inspected 1 mile east 887.9328 of Welton Eau Ing mellip Narznero' Mutual ,fire Jnournnce CEumpani NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING The 1 11 th Annual Meeting of the Hay Township Farmers' Mutual Fire In- surance Company will be held in the TOWNSHIP HALL, ZURICH on WEDNESDAY the 26th day of FEBRUARY, 1986 at 2 P.M. for the presentation of the Annual Report, to elect three directors to. replace those whose terms expire, an0 to transact all business as may be done at a general meeting of the policyholders. The Directors whose term of office expire are Robert Glen, Clinton; Elmer Hayter, Varna; and Stefan Pertschy, Crediton. Mr. Pertschy is eligible for re- election; Mr.Glen and Mr. Hayter are not eligible for re-election due to By - \Law No. 21 - Qualifications of Directors (b). Notice is hereby given, that a motion amending. the By -Laws of the Com- pany as follows, will be presented at our annual 'meeting: By -Low No. 33 - Remuneration Please Note: Bylaw ,No. 21 - Qualifications of Directors (d) "Any person wishing to seek election or re-election as a Director must file his intention to stand for election in writing with the Secretary of the Corporation at least ten days in advance of an Annual Meeting or Special General Meeting called for the purpose of electing Directors." President, Cecil Desjordine Secretary-Manaiger, John R Corfsitt An Experience -Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. Thompson of Goderich Township had an unusual experience on Tuesday, when the wind was blowing a gale and the mercury was dropping every minute. On the outside door bi. ; opened in flew a little bird, a spar- row. The little visitor did not seem to be at all frightened by its new surroundings but sat on the arm of its host while he read the newspaper, or on the edge of the sewing machine where its hostess was engaged. Later, when warmed and fed, the door was opened and it had the opportunity of flying off, but it immediately flew back again into the warmth and safety of its new quarters. "I never saw a wild bird so tame," remark- ed Mr. Thompson. It probably knew a good thing when it saw one. 75 years ago February 2, 1911 "I Love The Sea" -The following is part of a private letter received by William Robb the other day and was written aboard ship by John Ransford who is now in "Merrie England." Qur townsman is evidently a good sailor as he so thoroughly enjoyed the voyage over. But he should be a good sailor, as he has crossed the Atlantic 26 times. Mr. Ransford writes: "I have had a plea- sant voyage. I love the sea. It is grand, and when gazing in awe at the billows, which at 'His word is lifted up,' one cannot forget that It particularly in a sense, 'is his/IAA J e made it.' And truly the works 4f m� , wonderful as they are, are blit -has chaff. When you see one of their marvels, the modern ocean :finer, just taken like a cockle shell and flung hither and thither, now cast up, now plunged down, now rolled around as though it were a feather's weight. It is then that you realize man's nothingness and like David of old you wonder, 'Oh, that man would praise the Lord for his goodness and for the wonderful works that he doeth.' But they don't. I trust when I return I shall find ye in gude health. CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 5. 1986—Page 5 FM MOBILE RADIO *Reduces wasted time ®Improves your efficiency *Saves Money UNITEL KJ306 0 33 watts of power - packed with features. AS LOW AS 479. EACH, C/W CRYSTALS (INSTALLATION EXTRA) 0,NEX 1,0 X 62 ICAS\a Tenex Commnnicfstione Inc. P.O. Box 91 Hyde Park, Ont. NOM 110 (519) 473-9377 or (319) 232-4477 Trears FOR VALEINTINE'S DAY hhart the lance of fort t.iih otttlt-fiat-� 000r-otsouth goutintIM: HOMEMADE VALENTINE'S CHOCOLATE®. candies, nuts, cheese & crackers. and much more. Cheese & Fruit Baskets are plso a favourite! Coeryffidny9oo1 QUALITY FOODS & FRIENDLY SERVICE 11 ALBERT ST., CLINTON 482-3478 NOTICE TO ALL RESIDENTS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF TUCKERSMITH Kindly be advised that the Municipal Council inten- ds to pass BY-LAW NO. 101986 a by-law prohibiting the driving of motorized snow vehicles along or upon any sidewalk, parks or streets in any uban areas within the Town- ship of Tuckersmith, It is the intention of the Council that this matter will be again discussed at their regular meeting on February 11th, 1986. Anyone wishing to make a presentation or review the by-law, should contact the municipal office during normal office hours prior to that dote. J.R. McLACHLAN,' Clerk -Treasurer Township of Tuckersmith NOTICE The Municipc I Councils of Seaforth and Tuckersmith cordially invite interested persons to attend an PEN HOUSE (2:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.) Ho BLIC wMEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 at the SEAFORTH & DISTRICT COMMUNITY CENTRES [Upstairs Hall] for the purpose of participating in a discussion regarding solid waste management programs for Seaforth and Tuckersmith. The meeting is intended to bring the public up-to-date on the current environmental assessment study and in particular the investigation of the following Tuckersmith parcels of lard that are listed below and identified on the accompanying map. Parcel # Location 3 Lot 13 Con III LRS & Pt Lot 10 Con XI 4 Lot 31 Con IV LRS 5 Pt Lot 36, 37, 38 & 39 Con I HRS 10 Lot 24 Con III HRS 12 W. Pt Lot 4 & Lot 5 Con XII HRS 13 Lot 3 & E. Pt Lot 4 Con VI HRS 14 West Pt. Lot 14 Con II LRS 15 Lot 7 Con VI HRS 16 Lagoon Site Owner HRS E. Attenberger Joe {McKenzie Kootstra Farms Ltd. Harold Smith Robert Bell Robert Gemmell Leonard Lovell John & Harry Swinkels Ministry of Environment TOWNSHIP OF TUCKERSMITH DENOTES LOCATION OF POSSIBLE LANDFILL SITE For further information concerning the above, including obtaining a copy of the committees site selection and evaluation criteria for a landfill site, contact the Clerk of Seaforth, James Crocker, during normal business hours. James Crocker Clerk TOWN OF SEAFORTH 527-0160