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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News-Record, 1987-01-14, Page 8Page 8—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 1987 Blizzard hits Clinton 5 years ago January 13, 1982 Blizzard Buries Clinton District - The clean-up from the three day blizzard over the weekend continues, as overworked snow removal crews gain a foothold amidteports of another icy blast headed for the area tins Weekend. The blizzard; which. struck Saturday night and didn't abate until Monday afternoon, piled about 45 centimetres of snow into huge drifts up to three metres deep, blocking roads, closing schools, and bringing com- merce and industry to a standstill. Inch, Gallon, Pound Soon To Be Extinct - Are you still not quite sure what you're pay- ing for gas these days, not yet having mastered how many litres there are in a gallon? If you're confused now about metric con- version, prepare to be completely lost in the middle of 1983 when there's even more in store for you. Huron, Grey and Bruce coun- ties will convert to buying meats and pro- duce in metric between June 6 and September 30, 1983, according to a metric commission directive. 10 years ago January 13, 1977 Snow Budget Depleted, Council Debates Cleaning - With a howling blizzard outside their council chambers, and most highways, closed with drifting snow, Clinton Council Monday night had a lively debate on snow removal. Already faced with a deficit in their 1976 public works budget because of heavy snows in 1976, council made no firm decision on how to keep some of Clinton's sidewalks cleared despite eight foot drifts on some streets. Miller Still Adamant On Closing Clinton Hospital - It might be -a year or at least take another election before anything definite is settled on the status of the Clinton Public Hospital, Hospital Administrator Doug Coventry told the News -Record Tuesday.. Mr. Coventry's comments follow a state- ment made by Health Minister Frank Miller that Clinton Public Hospital, as well as hospitals in Chesley and Durham and Doc- tor's Hospital, Toronto would be closed despite the fact that each institution has received a 15 -month budget. Reeve Picked Interim Mayor - Clinton's new reeve, Royce Macaulay, was picked as the town's acting mayor until a new mayor is elected, and right off the bat Monday night at council's first meeting, Mr. Macaulay had his hands full. 50 years ago January 14, 1936 Members Of 1937 Council Take Oaths Of Office And Of Allegiance - The new town council met Monday forenoon and took the oath of office before town clerk Manning, "I feel quite humble," he said when he took the mayor's chair for the next month or so, "and with council's help and guidance, I'll be able to carry on." Once the meeting proceeded, Reeve Macaulay, who made only a few mistakes in procedures, got onto the system easily, and council accomplished a great deal in the three hour meeting. 25 years ago January 11, 1962 Council Continues Probing Ways To Grant Ministerial Request - Mayor J.W. Miller will attempt to arrange a meeting to discover what steps .to take next, concerning the re- quest of the Clinton Ministerial Association Early Files that Sunday bowling be stopped in the town. At Monday night's council meeting coun- cillors were brought up to date on the situa- tion so far. It was on October 9 last year that the complaint of the Ministerial Association was made to council. Council supported the request of the ministerial and forwarded a letter to the Lord's Day Alliance of Canada in Toronto. Prime Minister Sends Reply To W.E. Per- due - William E. Perdue reports that he has received an answer from -the office of Prime Minister John Diefenbaker with regard to his request made in December for con- sideration of house to house mail delivery in towns of over 2,000 population. This letter assured Mr. Perdue that careful note would be taken of his suggestion. Town Council In Action - Mayor W.J. Miller was named Clinton's first represen- tative on the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority. The inaugural meeting of this newly enlarged authority will be held in Wingllam on Thursday afternoon, February 8. The mayor intends entering a protest that the town is being over -taxed in the sug- gested apportionment of cost for the authority. Harry Corey, long-time weigh man at the stock scales, has resigned. and also, for the second time within the twelve months, the oath of allegiance to a new King. It was only last winter, a month or so later than this, that fealty' to King Ed- ward VIII was sworn. On Monday mayor and councillors swore allegiance to King George VI; the clerk having previously taken the oath before Col._Ranee. Back On Duty Again - Miss Grainger recently resumed her work as superinten- dent of the Clinton Community Hospital after having had several months leave of absence owing to illness. Miss Grainger's many friends are delighted to see her so ful- ly recovered and the hospital board is also - glad to have her sure and competent hands again holding the reins. 75 years ago January 11, 1912 Never To Meet Again - The closing meeting of the town council of 1911 was held on Wednesday evening of last week with Mr. Smyth the only absentee. Mayor Taylor, who retired after two years of, office, thanked the council for their generous support and kindly assistance and said that if the council were to be judged by their work he thought that of 1911 was one of the best Clinton has ever had. See The Car - The T. and N.O. Govern- ment Demonstration Car will be in Clinton on Friday, January 26. It will arrive early that morning and will remain at the Grand Trunk Station until the following morning. The car will be conveniently set near the elevator and will be open for the inspection of the public all day. Wesley Church - Instead of preaching on Sunday Inst, the first Sundayin the new year, the pastor read appropriate portions of the scripture and also, conducted the covenant service. At the close of the evening service the Sunday school room was thrown open and a half hour was spent in music and social intercourse, welcoming strangers, etc. Elvis himself (alias Steve Fraser) was on hand to cut his birthday cake as Clinton's Royal Bank celebrated Mr. Presley's birthday on January 8. Helping Elvis to celebrate were (left) Cindy Bazinet, Cathy Wood, Karen Greidanus, Chauncey Soderberg, Vicki Mid- dleton, Darlene Morgan, Marilyn MacDonald and Judy Renner. The winner of the Elvis cake was Eleanor Devereaux of Goderich, while four Clinton women, Lil Shellenburger, Moranne Duddy, Marj Dobson and Cheryl Bearrs won Elvis pens. (David Emslie photo) Weight control for the by Cathy Thomson Nutrition Consultant Huron County Health Unit Now that the New Year has arrived, many people are surveying their waistlines and deciding to do something. Before you go off the deep end, consider what you want to do. Your first priority should be great health for 1987. If you need to trim a few pounds, OK, but don't ruin your health by following a bizarre diet. Follow some basic guidelines, and you can lose weight and feel great. First of all, set a realistic goal that' you can attain in a short period of time. You can safely lose one to two pounds (1,2 to 1 kg.) per week, so losing 15 pounds by Easter is a sensible goal. Even if you need to lose more than 15 pounds, setting intermediate goals helps motivate you. Diets that promise faster weight loss are usually not healthy and rarely lead to lasting weight loss. Next, be sure you eat a variety of wholesome foods tx}4l1e reducing. Canada's Food Guide recommends for adults two ser- vings of milk and milk products, two (3 oz.) servings of meat, fish, poultry and alter- nates, three servings of bread and cereals (preferably whole grain), andfour servings of fruit and vegetables. All this adds up to 1,200 - 1,400 calories - a fine weight loss diet for almost everyone. Keep- a lid on butter and margarine, fried foods, and sugary sweet foods. They can add extra calories in a hurry with little nutritional bonds. If you want to follow a popular diet, com- pare its recommendations with Canada's Food Guide. If it's very different, you run the risk of being nutritonally short-changed. And don't leave out exercise. Our bodies were made for action, the more of it the bet- ter. Take a brisk walk, sign up for an exer- new year cise class, try swimming, cross country ski- ing or jogging. When exercise is a daily habit, you'll get in better shape, and your weight reduction efforts will definitely be more successful. Together, a sensible food intake and regular exercise are the best way to take weight off and keep it off. If you need more help, you can call the registered professional dietitian at your local hospital. Individual diet counselling is covered by OHIP if your doctor refers you. Eat sensibly and have a healthy, happy 1987. Rebekahs hold card party CLINTON - The Huronic Rebekah card party was held on January 8 with Doreen Baird winning the high prize for the ladies. Erma Crich won the low prize and Ida Godkin played out the most lone hands. In the men's category, Warren Whitmore had the high hands, Myrtle Taylor the low hands and Muriel Grigg had the most lone hands. Lucky draw prizes were won by Erma Crich, Bill Caldwell and Retta Baird. The next Rebekah's card party will be held on January 22 at 8 p.m. ATTENTION LOCAL CommuNnY GROUPS AND NON -FRU -41i HOUSING ORGANIZATIONS Help create rental Is for people ith special housing needs. Special provincial funding for 3,000 units, The Government of Ontario has made a special commitment to fund 3,000 new, non-profit housing units primarily dedicated to disadvantaged people" Who will this program help? Mainly people who are physically, develop- mentally or psychiatrically handicapped, battered' women, homeless people and other socially disadvantaged persons. The Ministries of Housing, Health, and Community and Social Services are working together to help people through- out Ontario who require a combination of support -care services and housing. Projects that house low-income farnilies'and senior citizens as well as dis- advantaged groups will be considered. Innovative housing projects for disadvan- A SPECIAL FROG taged, low-income, single people will also be considered on a demonstration basis. Attend our briefing sessions this February. Interested community groups and non- profit organizations are invited to attend orientation sessions on the devel- opment of housing with support services. Meetings will be held in February at each Regional Office of the Ministry of Housing. Representatives from the Ministries involved will be on hand to speak and to answer questions. Local community organizations wishing to sponsor non-profit housing projects can apply for government grants to cover the costs of establishing non- profit housing corporations. Call now for complete details. Preliminary applications indicating an intent to develop a housing project with support services are to be submitted by March 31, 1987 Eligibility depends on the degree and nature of care provided. 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