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Clinton News-Record, 1987-07-15, Page 4Page 4--CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, JULY 15.. 1987 The Clinton News -Record is published each Wednesday at P.O. Bos 30, Clinton, Ontario. Canada. NOM ILO. Tel.: 402.3442. Subscription Rate: Canada -$21.00 Sr, Citizen • $10.00 per year U.S.A. foreign 060.00 per year It Is registered as second class Mall by the post office under the permit number 0017. The News -Record Incorporated 1n 1024 theHuron Newe-Racord, founded In 1001, and The Clinton News Era, founded In 1063. Total press rune 3,700. Incorporating (TIIE BLYTH STANDARD) ANNE NAREJKO - Editor FREDA McLEOD - Office Manager SHELLEY McPHEE HAIST - Reporter DAVID EMSLIE - Reporter GAYLE KING - Advertising LAUREL MITCHELL - Circulation/Classified GARY HAIST - General Manager eA MEMBER MEMBER BIDE RIBBON AWARD 1987 Display advertising rates available on request. Ask for Rate Card No. 1S effective Oc- tober 1,1004. Let's get the problems solved Huron County Council has repeatedly been under fire the last few years. And now to top things off, the mayor of the second largest town in the county is contemplating withdrawing his town from the county structure. Although Bruce Shaw, Mayor of Exeter, is the only mayor to make such a threat, the remaining four mayors are upset with the county council structure. For quite some time now, Clinton's Mayor John Balfour, Goderich's Mayor Eileen Palmer, Wingham's Mayor Jack Kopas, Seaforth's Mayor Alf Ross and Bruce Shaw have been meeting as an ad hoc committee, discussing common concerns. They have been doing so in the hopes of representing the needs°of their towns collectively to county council, presenting these needs in an organiz- ed fashion. The five mayors claim their efforts are not being received well by coun- ty council. As an example, a recommendation that a county -wide economic development office with trained staff be created to help pro- mote the county's industrial growth and, in turn, create jobs, was presented to county council in February. To date (July 7) Mayor Balfour said no reply, either verbally or in writing, has been received. He added he wasn't expecting something to happen over night but would like to know they were thinking about it. But the most prominent problem the mayors have with county council is its structure. The structure, which, according to Mayor Balfour, was set up about 100 years ago, allows more rural members on council than urban. At that time, the majority of the county's population was rural. However, times have changed and the mayors would like to see more urban representa- tion on council. "The county system has worked for 100 years, but society is changing," Mayor Balfour was quoted as saying in a recent London Free Press interview. To further back up his statement, Mayor Balfour told the News -Record that no more than 25 per cent of the county's population can be considered farmers or members of farm families as there are fewer than 3,700 farms in Huron. County council's present make-up has five towns with seven of 31 seats ( Exeter and Goderich have two each), five villages have five seats and the remaining 19 seats go to 16 townships. A solution to this problem may be to allow each town to have two. possibly three seats, says Mayor Balfour. To stress the seriousness of the county government structure problem, the five mayors will be preparing a brief which will be presented to Municipal Affairs Minister Bernard Grandmaitre. With the intervention of a third party, perhaps a solution, or a com- promise, can be reached that both parties can operate under and be hap- py with. If indeed the Huron County structure is outdated, let the Municipal Affairs say so and let's see some changes. If they decided it is not outdated, let's hope the towns can live with that because friction bet- ween county and municipal government cEjn not be healthy for the tax- payer. - by Anne Narejko UNICEF says thanks Dear Sir On behalf of the Ontario UNICEF Com- mittee and the hundreds of volunteers across the province who organize our year- ly programs, 1 would like to thank the media, and the people of Ontario for their very generous support during the past ear During the fiscal year ended March, 1987, UNICEF' Ontario raised a total of $1.700,000 through the efforts of the children who collected at Halloween and adult supporters who purchased Unicef cards and gifts and made personal donations These funds will go directly towards UNICEF's work providing health care, basic education. nutrition and clean drink- ing water to the world's most needy children and their families The public support received in Ontario has enabled UNICEF to dramatically reduce child mortality in many developing countries with programs including child immunization: oral rehydration therapy and the promotion of breast feeding. As we begin a new year we would like to Beat the heat You toss and turn in the middle of the night because you're too hot. You pull down that one remaining sheet that covers your body in hopes that you'll cool down. It doesn't work. You get up, stumble across the room, hit a few buttons aqd turn the fan on. The breeze makes you feel better, drying off some of the sweat, but it takes you awhile to fall back to sleep. Then morning comes. The air feels warm and the bright sun promises to provide yet another hot, humid and sticky day so you put on your coolest clothing and make sure the refrigerator is stocked with plenty of cool beverages. If it's a weekend, you head towards a lawn chair which you strategically position in the sun so you can soak up its rays. You last maybe an hour or two ( if you really like punishment) in this spot before heading for the cool, comfort the shade trees offer. If it's a work day, you grumble about hav- ing to work on such a nice day, unwind the windows in your car and prepare yourself for a lot of "Isn't it hot today" talk. Letters impress upon the people of Ontario the im- portance of `heir continued support. Our beautiful selection of year-round greeting cards and gift items are on sale now. They make wonderfu, gifts for graduation, bir- thdays and anniversaries, as well as car- rying a message of hope for the world's children. Thank you, Ontario. for helping UNICEF to give the children a tomorrow. If you would like to find out more about the work of UNICEF, become a volunteer or support our fund-raising programs, please contact the Ontario Unicef Committee, 333 Eglinton Avenue E., Toronto. Ontario, M4P 1L7 or call 1416 i 487-4153. Sincerely yours. Elizabeth Haig Provincial Chairman I Volunteer Ontario Unicef Committee Heat effects people in variou ways. As reporter Shelley McPhee Hais discovered on Monday afternoor),.peofi e'go into hiber- nation, and th+Sse that don't can't be \bothered saying too )ouch. \, Sbelley decided we should have a "how do you beat the heat" story in this week's edi- tion, and much to our amazement, she volunteered to go out in the heat and inter- view the man (or woman) on the street. After packing up her camera and notebook, Shelley discovered that she was about the only person who "voluntarily" went out in Monday's heat. "There's no one around and those that are don't want to talk to rue," she reported back. "It's too hot to talk." So much for that idea. In another attempt to discover how people could beat the heat, the summer files were pulled. We didn't have a whole lot, just one article on sun tanning, but after last weekend you should have a good base and any hints to stop burning would be rather useless. When all else failed, we decided to make up our own beat the heat methods, but we must remind you, these are only suggestions and we will not be held responsible should they fail. • A rather logical one - buy an air condi- tioner. If you can't afford it, visit friends who have one. •Go swimming. If you don't have a pool, visit a friend who has one or go to the beach. If you don't have any friends and you don't have transportation to the beach, sit in your bath tub for a few hours or buy your kid a pool and then use it for your personal use. • Drink plenty of cool beverages - it'll help replace the moisture your body is losing in the form of sweat. • Close all the windows and curtains in your house and turn on the fan. Then, grab the above mentioned, seat yourself where the breeze can hit you and grab the remote con- trol to your television. •Soak a bandana in cold water, put it in a freezer and then wear it around your head. • Do a 460. Translated that means roll down your four windows and drive 60 miles per hour. If none of these work, come visit us at .the News -Record. Reader wants to hear about unusual experiences with beavers your readers who have had any unusual or interesting experiences or stories to tell about this unique Canadian animal. 1 can be reached by writing to .Jim Cameron, P.O.Box 179, Kleinburg. On- tario, i3OJ 1C0 Thank you for your help in this matter. Yours truly, Dr. James M. Cameron Chairman Geography Department Dear Sir/Madam, 1 am conducting research on the life and activities of the Canadian beaver. As you probably know, the beaver was not declared Canada's national animal un- til 1975, and yet the beaver has played a significant role in Canada's history, economy, environment and folk -lore for hundreds of years. 1 would appreciate hearing from any of MUSIC IN THE PARK BY ANNE NAREJKO We encourage letters to the editor, but please remember, they must be signed 5 nears ago July 14. 1982 Clinton Taxes Go Up Ry 10 I'er Ceut - Despite a record inflation year. complete with snaring costs and plummeting revenues, the Town of Clinton has managed to hold the 1982 tax rate In line and this year the budget will increase by close to 10 per cent. instead of increasing at a high rate. (Tin- ton taxpayers have been given a decrease in this _year's budget which has dropped more than four per rent from 1981's 14 7 per cent rate Architects Will Sketch Library -Town Hall Complex - A number of architects kill he asked to submit preliminary sketches • at a very nominal cost" for renovating and rebuilding the Clinton Town Hall and Library. On the advice of engineer Ken Dunn, coun- cil agreed to go ask for preliminary draw ings and the\ have been assured by Mr [)unn that this work could he done nn speculation at a low. cost When the sketches ar44 completed and reconstruction costs established, council will decide which proposal. to rebuild or to renovate, will he the m 1st feasible one to accept Pioneer Park Features Film - As part of the summer program. the Pioneer Park Association will he showing a film in the park at dusk on F'riday..July. 16. What better way to et nclude a summer day than to watch the antics of those favorite comics, Laurel and Hardy? 10 years ago .lily 14, 1977 Apartments Worry Residents - The con- version of two Vanastra buildings into apartments should be prevented because of their proximity to a home for discharged mental patients, a Vanastra resident told an Ontario Municipal Board hearing in Brucefield last Wednesday Ben Bridges also told the OMB panel that allowing 260303 Holdings [,td., the owner of the building to rezone this site from institu- tional to residential use would split the com- munity by creating a pocket of housing sur- rounded by commercial, industrial and in- stitutional lands. Volunteer Bureau Folds Amid Disputes - The Huron Volunteer Bureau had a prornis- in,g start in January, but now beeaus'e of lack of funds and disputes hetween the bureau staff and the advisory committee. the bureaus doors have been closed On .July 7. co-ordinator Man Ann Kow(1ui resigned fr•ntri the bureau which is located in Clinton and on Monday afternoon went to the office at the Ontario Street United Church to find that all the files and confiden- tial material had been removed. Knwbuz says she was legally' responsible for all the material in the office and she said. i've been had again by somebody it's got to he one of three people." Rupee Wins $300 - Robert 1)upee of Clinton won $300 in the latest Clinton .Junior ("' 300 Rooster Club draw The draw, which continues every month for the next six months, saw Al Parker of Clinton win $100 in the June 15 draw. while ('am Proctor of Clinton won $100 in the May 15 draw 25 years ago July 12, 1962 Help Of Citizens Needed To Round 1'p Rad Drivers - Councillor George Wonrh called for the co-operation of all citizens in Clinton townrk with the police force in an attempt to curb the reckless driving, with unnecessary noise and speed, within the Town of Clinton. He noted that in Byron. "people are help- ing by getting licence numbers of the of- fenders Then the police are following these up, and are prosecuting, and getting convic- tions. If Clinton people would do this and stand behind their reports. then something could he done." Rest Drummer At Orange Walk Varna's "Watt" - Watson Webster, drummer for more years than many people can remember with the Varna fife and drum band. on Saturday received the award of hest drummer" at the 12th of .July celebra- tion in Kincardine. About 10,000 persons jammed themselves along main street and Connaught Park in that town to witness the second such occa- sion held in Kincardine since 1919. Star Gazer" Well Maybe A Satellite` A Bayfield woman who is a bit of a star gazer remarked about the beauty of the stars recently. On Sunday about midnight, she went out to view the heavens and saw a small star hetween two large ones. The small one was travelling to the east. She and her daughter watched it disappear into the horizon. She now thinks that it was a satellite circling the earth. Others who view- ed it are of the same opinion 50 y ears ago .ruts 15. 1937 Lights For Brucefield At the regular meeting of Tuckersinith Township Council a petition was presented by Hoss Scott on behalf of the residents of Rrucefield, pray- ing the council to take the necessary actioo to secure street lights for the village. which was granted and the clerk was instructed tc make application to the HEP(: for a survey and estimates of the area wishing service. A Dead Shot - Jack Cott. son of Mr and Mrs. .1 (' ('utt, Goderich, demonstrated his prowess with a light calibre rifle while visiting a cousin. A Radford, at i,ondesborn recently, by killing six hats with one shot The Radfords had been pestered by hats for some time, swarms of them having con- gregated about the eaves of the house Jack enjoyed a field day in his open war on the pests, killing 25 in a brief fusilade. Little Locals - The storm on Sunday morn- ing helped tcihclear the air of some of the heat. which was holding Ontario in its grip for a week However the thermometer is still rising and the beach is a favorite resort. Mr. R.H .Johnson recently caught a large black bass, measuring 21.51 inches in length and weighing 3 75 pounds He won't divulge the name of the spot where he goes fishing because he fears he would have lots of company 75 years ago .luly 18, 1912 A Beauty Spot - That the post office green is such beauty spot is due to the labor of the caretaker, Mr. .las Walkinshaw, who likes to have everything neat and tidy about and puts it into practice. Our citizens have become so accustomed to Mr. Walkinshaw's all around efficiency that they accept the result as a matter of course. leaving it to The News -Record, as their spokesman, to express appreciation of his thoroughness and unvarying courtesy Only A Quarter • The News -Record will be sent to any address in Canada for the re- mainder of 1912 for a quarter of a dollar. This applies to new subscribers and certain- ly furnishes much good reading fur little money. You, dear reader, may already be taking it, but what about the girl in the city or the boy out on the lonely prairie?