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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1986-07-30, Page 5On July 24 the Clinton Playground staff was selling hot dog lunches their cause and to be served by (left to right) Jennifer Straughan, in the town square. Lots of children and adults showed up to support Rhonda Lobb and Debbie Leigh Smith. (David Emslie photo) ,Cabinet ministers cut • The average cost of operating the office of a federal cabinet minister 4n fiscal year 1985-86 was down eight per cent, or $90,000, from 1984-85 levels as indicated in a report released by Treasury Board President Robert de Cotret. The report, which is based on a recent survey of departments, further indicates that the number of people working in those offices has gone down as well. "This represents a reversal of the trend of a few years ago when costs in this area were costs by $90,000 increasing over 10 per cent per year," Mr. de Cotret said. "In December 1984, when I tabled the results of a previous survey show- ing estimated salary costs alone for 1984-85 to average $736,000 per ministerial office, I expected that the initiatives of this govern- ment would result in a significant reduction to those costs," said Mr. de Cotret. "The salary expenses for 1985-86 averaged $632,000 per office, a reduction of nine per cent from the actual 1984-85 levels." Last year, the government also introduc- ed a new policy limiting the number of departmental person-years that can be used to supplement ministerial staff in ministers' offices. As a result, the number of person- years of the average office has dropped 17 per cent over two years, from 23 person- years m 1983-84 to 19 person-years in 1985-86. The total cost of running Cabinet offices m 1985-86, including administrative costs and the salaries of both ministerial staff and departmental employees working in ministers' offices, amounts to $42.9 -million. CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, JULY 30, 1986—Page 5 Library may be sinking. `from page 4 started up a successful business partnership and are making ,a great hit with the postcards. Vanastra To Form Emergency Unit The Vanastra Community Association has for the past several months looked into the feasibility of an emergency first aid fire fighting unit. A fire committee has been formed to discuss the advantages with both Brucefield Fire Department. and Tuckersmith Township Council. The object of the fire fighting unit is to ad- minister first aid and basic fire fighting un- til the Brucefield Fire Department arrives at the scene of the fire of emergency. Races Begin To Bustle - Despite a disastrous start, the `Clinton Kinsmen Raceway is starting to bustle again, accor- ding to Frank Cook, race secretary. On July 4, the first day of the races this year, the mutuel machines broke down causing the betting to stop at $5,800. Mr. Cook felt there could have been $8,000 bet, if not for the breakdown. 25 years ago July 27, 1961 Liquor Store Opening Friday - This week, 16 months after the historical vote on March 23, 1960, the Liquor Control Board of Ontario is opening a retail store in Clinton. This is the most recent of several outlets to be open- ed in Clinton, and now the voters are sup- plied with everything they asked for in the way of places to buy and drink alcoholic beverages. Last spring there were 77.7 per cent ' of eligible voters going to the polls to mark ballots. Of these, 76 per cent favored the establishment of government stores. The Brewers Warehouse Ltd. opened a store last fall, and now the LCBO store is stocked and ready to open on Maple Staeet. 50 years ago July 30, 1936 Practice Sold - It is with regret that we an- nounce and we feel sure it is with regret our readers will hear that Dr. Axon, after thirty years of practice, has been obliged to give up on account of ill health and his practice has been disposed of to Dr. D.C. Geddes, late of Rosetown, Sask. Dr. Axon, who had never fully regained his health after his severe illness some years ago, was taken ill several weeks ago Deliver your 1986 wheat production to Winter Soft White Wheat such as Augusta. Frankenmuth Fredrick varieties. Ontario Spring Planted Red Spring Hard Wheat -"Ketepewa" Order your fall seed wheat for planting this fall and included with your White Soft Winter Wheat such as "Augusta".. Thompson will be offering for planting. "Certified Monopol Hard Red Wheat" See us , for bin treat such as Malathion "Grain Protectant" 6 locations to serve you f Monsall 262-2527 Mitchell 348.8433 Seaforth 345.2545 Pt. Albert 529.7901 • • and his condition is still critical, although he is able to be up and about a little. Storm At Blyth - We had a smart shower of rain on;Tuesday` afternoon, which caused the gutters to run swiftly for a short time, but no damage occurred•hereabouts. It was quite otherwise, however, up north of us. In the Blyth vicinity something of a hurricane accompanied the rain and hail, which fell in torrents, and trees were blown down, fences levelled and buildings damaged. Goderich Boy Has Uncanny Power Of Fin- ding Water - With the arrival of a light rain- fall yesterday -afternoon and the following showers, there has been a let-up on farmers demands on young George Leitch, fourteen - year -old water diviner. It was about three years ago that George first realized his uncanny power of detecting underground waters, a faculty which seems to run in the family. His uncle, George Clark, of Bayfield,` is noted for his powers in that line. 75 years age, July 27, 1911 Only A Quarter - A quarter of a dollar will pay a subscription to The News -Record for the remainder of 1911 to any address in Canada Twenty-five cents for five months means a lot of good reading for little money. • The boy or girl away from home will ap- preciate The News -Record for it will seem to them like a letter from the old neighborhood-. Getting Along - The roadbuilderg are mak- ing progress on that stretch of Albert Street passed The News -Record office. From pre- sent appearances it is going to be all right, although it is yet somewhat early to speak with much certainty. Albert Morrell, who is a great hand with a traction engine of any sort, handles the big steam roller with easy skill. If, after Clinton has completed its road -making operations, any other corporation requires the services of a good man to handle the big roller, The News -Record would recommend Albert. Player Yesterday - A picked nine from the local junior ward teams played the Brussels seniors yesterday afternoon but didn't win. Dr. Shaw, T. Jackson Jr. and B.J. Gibbings accompanied them over. The Dr. umpired. Four teens injured in accident GODERICH TWP - Four teenagers were injured on June 23 in an accident that occur- red in the Goderich Township. The accident occurred when a 1976 Ford, driven by Mark Hoy, 16, was westbound on Sideroad 25. The car entered a curve, went into the south ditch and struck a hydro pole. The driver, ofRR 5, Clinton, suffered minimal injuries, as did Cathy Sreriks, 14, of Aurora and Kevin Sweeney, 16, of Vanastra. Kirsten Berry, 17, of RR2 Seaforth, suffered minor injuries. Estimated damage to the Ford is $3,000. Escapes • initiate meeting... • from page 1' dog he stationed here. The centre is here now, she said. The government should pro- vide the funding and the manpower to sup- port the measures that must be taken to provide security for people living in the area. Jacquie Walling whose husband, Jim was assaulted the night of the escape, was more critical of The meeting. She said she - expected it to be quite professional but it was podrly organized. Everyone who came to the meeting had their cars stopped and checked at the gate. People had to wait in line to gain access to the centre and by the time Jacquie and her husband, entered the meeting it had already started. The meeting was held in the. cafeteria' and the acoustics were bad. She said peo- ple were frustrated because they couldn't hear. The meeting provided people with the opportunity to vent their frustration and anger, said Walling, and at times the meeting became quite heated. It was also intended to educate people about the cen- tre. Residents at the centre parked cars and escorted people to the meeting, which provided a positive association with the young offenders. Some people wanted the centre turned into a maximum security facility with guard dogs, a double fence, uniforms for the inmates and a guard tower, she said. Superintendent Carl DeGrandis rejected these suggestions. Walling said she believes when these kids get together they start entertaining ideas of. escaping. If they do, they are prepared to get into more serious trouble to make good their attempt to get away. Theneighbours have to realize, they are not coming to do them harm but they will fight back if cornored, said Walling. "My husband realized they .were not trying to beat him up, they were trying to get away." The escape was very ingenious, she said. They gave it a lot of thought and waited for someone to make a mistake and leave a door unlocked. Walling said the offenders read the local paper andthey will know that the neighbourhood is prepared if they escape. "We will lock our doors and we will lock our cars. If another escape occurs, we will be prepared to handle it," she said. One neighbour' offered to leave his old car in the yard, with the keys in the igni- tion, a full tank of gas and a sign on it, tell- ing escapees from the centre to take the car and get out of the neighbourhood.