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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1986-12-03, Page 3The CHSS Christmas Concert and Art Exhibition was held at the Clinton high school on November 28. Hugh McGregor led the con- cert band in their musical presentation, while director Louise McGregor led the choirs through a selection of Christmas songs. (Shelley McPhee Haist photo) Seniors entertain at Huronview Change and challenge highlighted the An- nual Board Meeting of the Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario (FWIO ) held at the Bond Place Hotel, Toronto. "In 1957, I joined the' Women's Institute, a step which I have never regretted. It opened up new worlds and gave me the opportunity •of meeting new people, to be exposed to new situations and to 'network with other organizations." These thoughts were ex- pressed by Mrs. Margaret Munro, newly President of Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario. Mrs. Munro feels that "the organization will continue to flourish because of its solid foundation, the dedica- tion and enthusiasm of the members coupl- ed with its adaptability. Changes within the organization which are even now in pro- gress do not alter the aims and purposes, but rather the process by which they are achieved. By correcting its weaknesses and building on its strengths, it will be able to meet the challenge of this very fast chang- ing world." Mrs. Munro is from the Eastern Area and lives on a dairy farm at RR 1, Carp, Ontario. One of the changes taking place within the FWIO is the hiring of a full time Executive Secretary. Applications for this position are to be submitted to the FWIO office by February 20, 1987. Following the interviews in March, the successful applicant will begin to assume duties in April. Other changes being implemented are: in- clusion of other Ontario rural women's groups in the readership of HOME & COUN- WEEKLY986 WEATHER 1 1985 HI LO HI LO NOV. 25 5 -2 2 -5 26 5 1 1 -4 27 5 -1 2 -1 28 3 0 0 -3 29 6 1 2 -2 30 3 -5 3 0 Dec. 1 1 -6 12 2 Rain 8.mm Rain 22 mrn Snow 6 cm TRY; new method of electing Provincial Board Directors; installing a Program Coordinator at all levels of the organization; and incorporating the revised constitution and by-laws into a new handbook. Women's' Institute continues to accept the challenges related to the concerns and issues of today's society. FWIO appointed a committee to compile a submission to be presented to the Social Assistance Review Committee. Representatives of FWIO at- tended seminars and disseminated the in- furmation to the Board which then filters to the members -at -large: Safe Use of Pesticides; Nuclear Waste Management; Leadership -It's Up To You; and Pay Equity by the Ontario Advisory Council on Women's Issues. Having previously done a pilot project on child day care, FWIO decid- ed that membership with Coalition for Bet- ter Day Care would be beneficial. During the Annual Meeting, the Board sustained these resolutions: that legislation be introduced to make all pop and alcoholic beverage containers refundable; that top priority be given and effective action taken now to reverse the damage to the environ- ment by acid rain; that FWIO disagrees with the principle of "rate - rebalancing" as related to telephone service; that action be taken to ban the advertising of alcoholic beverages on television in Ontario; that the judicial system be monitored to assure that a more realistic and careful assessment of each personal injury claim is made before ruling on a settlement. Reports showed that FWIO also address- ed challenges regarding the agricultural in- dustry. Women's Institute organized a suc- cessful seminar on "How Will Free Trade Affect Farm and Rural Families?"; presented a brtet to a task force of agrologists on The Future for Ontario's Agricultural Industry; and sent representa- tion to the seminar Shape of the Agricultural & Food Industry in the Year 2000: Implica- tions and Opportunities. FWIO represen- tatives also attended meetings of the Federation of Agriculture, Royal Agriculture Winter Fair Association of Canada, and Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame. Overhead fanwarniiig The Canadian Standards Association CSA) and Regulatory Authorities have become aware of a hazard which may develop over a period of time with some ceiling -mounted fans and have issued a war- ning to the public of the possible danger. Several incidents have occurred over the past few months in which the motor and blades of ceiling fans have worked loose and fallen to the floor, with the accompanying risk of damage and personal injury. Investigation of these incidents revealed that improper installation and assembly has led to excessive vibration and wear on the supporting mechanisms. Modifications to the CSA standard on ceiling -mounted fans have been proposed in order to significantly reduce occurrence of the hazard, which can ANSTETT FEATURE VALUE be eliminated by regular inspection and maintenance. T For existing ceiling fan installations, owners, or those responsible for the opera- tion 'of the fans, should inspect the installa- tions for signs of vibration or wear in the supporting mechanism. Here's what to do: Operate the fan at its highest speed and check for visible vibration. With the power turned off, examine the support mechanism for wear by removing the top and bottom bell shaped covers. If vibration and/or wear are noticeable the fan should be removed from service and repaired or replaced by a qualified person. Properly installed fans which show no vibration or wear should be examined at fre- quent intervals. CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1986—Page 3 EARLY FILES Dump not coming to Huron County 5 years ago December 2, 1986 Dump Not Coming Here - Huron County planner Gary Davidson reassured county council there would be no bulldozers in Ashfield Township "tomorrow". The recent announcement by Ministry of Environment officials stating South Cayuga had been turned down as a possible landfill site, has encouraged rumors of possible sites. Ashfield Township has been mention- ed as one. At county council's November meeting, Mr. Davidson said his department had not received any information from the ministry and he hopes the government will involve the county in any planning. Spring Fair To Continue For At Least One Year - William Flynn of RR 4, Clinton has ensured that the annual Clinton Spring Fair will continue for at least another year. At a general•meeting of the Central Huron Agricultural Society held in Clinton on November 26, Mr. Flynn volunteered to take the president's position for one year, in an effort to keep the fair alive. Variety Night Nets $1,500 - A jammed - packed, enthusiastic crowd filled the Blyth Memorial Theatre last Wednesday night to hear and see a variety concert to benefit the Clinton hospital building fund. A total of $1,500 was raised from the nearly three-hour shindig, that featured the area's best amateur and professional talent. 10 years ago December 2, 1976 Reeve Predicts Vanastra Pool Will Close, Cites Deficit - Outgoing Tuckersmith Township Reeve Elgin Thompson predicts the two-year-old Vanastra indoor swimming pool will close within a year's time if it fails to reduce an $82,000 deficit. "The pool will not close right now while there are programs going on that people have paid for," Mr. Thompson told the News -Record Tuesday, "but it just may close in three months." Baptist Church Back In Use - For the first time in six months, the congregation of Clin- ton's first Baptist Church filed into pews last Sunday. Flames destroyed the Sunday School room and water and smoke resulted in ex- tensive damage to the sanctuary, leaving church members to meet in the Hall of Clin- ton's Royal Orange Lodge since last May. Although contractors are still completing repairs to the building, Sunday services were back in full swing. Cable TV Alright Says Gov't - Bluewater Cable TV, which serves Clinton, Goderich, Holmesville and Vanastra, is providing the best service possible, given the kind of TV signals they have to work with. That is the assessment of the Canadian Department of Transport who carry out periodic checks on the system to see if it 4s providing adequate service. David Ronaldson of the London district office of the federal department told the News -Record last week that the Cable companies can only pass on a signal as good as what is received at the antenna. 25 years ago November 30,1961 Two McEwan Families Leave Clinton Will Publish Bothwell Weekly Paper - Mr. and Mrs. Frank McEwan, 233 Huron Street are moving to Bothwell this week where they have purchased the Bothwell Times, that village's weekly newspaper, from Mrs. H.J. Jerome, effective December 1. Bothwell is just off Highway 2, about 24 miles northeast of Chatham. Assisting them will be Mr. and Mrs. Mur- ray McEwan, their son and daughter-in-law. Murray has been on staff at. the News - Record as a printer since leaving Clinton District Collegiate Institute, about four years ago, and has worked here part time for a total of eight years. Home And School Hears Panel On Recrea- tion Plan - Pupils of Grade 3-4, Miss Arlyne Powell's room again have the honor of hang- ing the Home and School attendance ban- ner. This is decided by the number .of parents of children in that room who attend- ed last Thursday's program in the public school auditorium. Feature attraction at this meeting was a panel discussion for which G.L. "Bud" Hayter was moderator, and the topic was recreation activities in the town of Clinton. Mr. Hayter, formerly a recreation director with the RCAF, and now manager of Clinton Automatic Bowling Lanes, tossed the questions. Old Mose Is Dead - Passed away Tuesday in his home at Alma Grove Club House, Moses, Clinton's only bear, at the age of about six years. Interment in the Grove on Tuesday, November 28, by Huron Fish and Game Club officials. 50 years ago December 3, 1936 It Is A Beautiful World - The world is a very lovely place this morning, all it lacks is bright sunshine to turn it into a fairyland. The reason is that last night's thick fog, which proved a source of great worry and danger to all who were using our highways while it was on, frosted every tree and twig and shrub, so that each one looks like an or- nament for the top of a wedding cake. It is only once or twice in a season that this occurs, when it does it is a sight for sair e'en. If you have not taken a little walk out to see it, do so, unless it is all gone by the time you read this. Boxing Day - Boxing Day, the day after Christmas, which has long been kept as a holiday in England, is coming to be recognized as a holiday in some of the cities and towns of Canada, Wingham now debating the advisability of observing it. The need of a holiday after the Christmas rush is felt, especially by the merchants and their staffs, as the week before is usually a strenuous one. Can You Help Out° - The Home and School Association is in need of materials for mak- ing up for needy children and would like anyone who has worn garments, underwear, etc., which could be made over, to kindly notify Mrs. A.F. Cudmore, who will see that they are collected. 75 years ago November 30, 1911 All Are Busy - It is a pleasure for The News -Record to report that our industries are all busy, each one being pushed to its ut- most capacity. There are also bright pro- spects ahead for time Motor Car Company so —that is must be patent to everybody that our town is more than holding its own. Couple the prosperous state of our industries with the fact that we have a fine waterworks system, perfect roads and an admirable electric service, and you have Clinton as it is today. The Annual Shoot - The Clinton Gun Club shoot is on today and tomorrow. Anyone desiring to see some good shooting should stroll down to the grounds. Live birds are the target today and blue rocks will be used tomorrow. It Was A Beauty - Having a well-grounded idea that The News -Record is a lover of the beautiful, Florist Cottle left a great big chrysanthemum on our table on Saturday last. It was a beauty and so many have ad- mired it that we have had to talk Cottle fre- quently during the past few days. SHOULDER STONE DIAMOND RING Unique styling. Centre diamond size .22 ct., sur- rounded by two single cut diamonds set in 14 kt. white gold on a 14 kt. yellow gold band. REPLACEMENT COST s1160.00 FEATURE VALUE PRICE 99. Choose from our large selection of diamond rings - all at our featur'6 value prices. ANSTETT JEWE l l E R`) 8 Albert St. CLINTON 284 Main Si EXETER 26 Main 5t S SEAFORTH 135 Oueen St East ST. 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