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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1987-11-25, Page 4Page 4 —CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1987 The Clinton News -Record Is published each Wednesday at P.O. Boa 39, Clinton. Ontario, Canada. NOM 111. V01.14$3-3443. Subscription Rote, Canada - $31.00 I. Citizen - $10.00 per year U.S.A. foreign 004.00 per year It Is registered as second class mall by the post office under the permit number 0017. The News -Record incorporated In 1924, the Heron News -Record, founded In 1341, and The Clin- ton News Era, founded In 1063. Total press runs 3.700. Incorporating THE BLXTH STANDARD ANNE CHISHOLM - Editor FREDA McLEOD - Office Manager SHELLEY McPHEE-HAIST - Reporter DAVID EMSLIE - Reporter GAYLE KING - Advertising SANDRA BELL - Circulation/Classified GARY HAIST - General Manager i&‘-‘ eiA MEMBER Display advertising nates available on request. Ask for Rate Card No. 13 effective Oc- Bober 1, 1904. Crime Stoppers can work - With your help The announcement that Crime Stoppers is coming to Huron County is welcome news. For the last month, Constable Jeff Sabin of the Goderich OPP Detach- ment has been busy learning, organizing and preparing for the program which is to start in mid-March of next year. So far, he has found the com- munity, media and police officers very co-operative. Needless to say, this is a good sign. Crime Stoppers is designed to solve crimes that have been on the burner for awhile, but for one reason or another, haven't been solved. When the police have cases such as these, they re-enact the crime on television and publish articles in the newspaper. From this, they hope to get some leads from callers. People are reluctant to phone police with information. They're afraid of the criminal coming after them or they simply do not want to get invovl- ed. I don't think any one can blame them for that. However, Crime Stoppers allows the caller to remain anonymous. They don't have to give their name, address or any other identifying information. And to top it off, if the information is useful, the caller is eligible for a reward. Crime Stoppers has worked in other counties and it can work in Huron County as well. But there's one catch - we all have to pitch in and help. - by Anne Chisholm. To avoid embarrassment, please print names No community newspaper can function without the co-operation of the community - afterall, that's how it gets its name. Submissions from correspondence on what's happening in their village, town, church or who won at the weekly euchre party is most appreciated. However, to try and eliminate as many errors as possible, we ask that all those submitting information to the News -Record print the names of the people in the news. Last week we had an unfortunate incident. In the veteran's senior euchre news, we printed Clark and Margaret Bull instead of Clark and Margaret Ball. In the same write-up, we also had Mr. Bezzo instead of Mrs. Bezzo. Sometimes we can catch these mistakes if our employees know the peo- ple, but I don't think anyone can say they know each and every person in Clinton, Blyth and Bayfield as well as the surrounding townships and hamlets, let alone the spelling of their names. To avoid embarrassment to the people in the news, us at the News - Record and yourself, please print the names legibly. - by Anne Chisholm. Parking and one one way street are okay Dear Editor : Re: The letter in your November 18 edi- tion from Mr. Corrie. I am a shopper at "the supermarket at Mary and Isaac Streets" and am very hap- py with both the parking and the new one way street on Isaac. Also, the new cement bumpers do allow safe pedestrian traffic on both Mary and Isaac streets. Try it sometime! Letters ADAPT committee appreciates local help Dear Editor : The Central Huron Secondary School ADAPT committee would like to thank the following businesses and organizations for their contributions to the recent drug and alcohol awareness pogram: C1ere-Vu Auto Wreakers, Ball & Mutch Home Furnishings, Kildonan Inn, The Birch Tree - Hensall, Dr. Lee and Associaties, Riehl Advertising Ltd., Blyth Legion Branch 420, Clinton Beta Sigma Phi, CHSS Student Council and Hen - Yours sincerely, D. H. Krysak, Clinton. sall and District Kinsmen Club. We would also like to thank the many businesses that helped by posting notices of the events and handing out flyers. The generosity and concern for our program you displayed is greatly appeciated. Your sincerely, Mary Yanchus, Jeff Reaburn CHSS ADAPT Committee Bringing back memories 2 pounds of brown sugar 1 pound of bread crumbs / pound of flour 1 large grated carrot 3 teaspoons cinnamon 2 tablespoons ground ginger 3 ounces allspice / pound of citron Ih pound of candied peel Rum or brandy may be added if desired. Wet the mixture with 18 eggs well beaten, and mix thoroughly. Pour into molds. Tie tightly. Boil for 10 hours. This quantity makes six 2 pound CNR Christmas puddings. Maybe it's not too late to have it on your table this year. Dear Editor: There are still a goodly number of us around who remember travelling on C.N.R. trains at Christmas time. There was always something very e-cciting about train trips at the holiday time ... and if you were treated to dinner in the dining car, the dessert was something you never forgot! That rich CNR Christmas pudding, swimming in thick sauce became legendary with Canadian Na- tional Railways. (A pity it has become just a memory.) Here is a copy of that famous CNR Christmas pudding: 2 pounds of raisins 4 pounds of currants 2 . i:unds of chopped suet 1 Garbage © costly item Any one who reads the newspaper, listens to the radio news broadcasts or watches the news on the television will know that we definitely have a waste disposal problem. Not only is the government introducing stricter regulations, almost monthly it seems, but the costs are astronomical to find appropriate sites once the ones municipalities are using reach their limit. For residents of Clinton, Goderich, Goderich Township, Lucknow, Bayfield, Colborne and part of Tuckersmith Townships, landfill problems are not un- familiar to them. While the life expectancy of their landfill site in Goderich Township caused some concern, the situation appears to be under control for the time being. Earlier this year the remainder of Tuckersmith Township and Seaforth spent a great deal of money trying to locate a new landfill site, causing much concern to residents and those who lived by the propos- ed sites. What is the answer to avoiding situations like these in the future? Some believe the method of recycling would be a step in the right direction. The latest Ontario figures show that, in 1986, 77 municipalities participated in one form of recycling or another. Fifty-six municipalities offered curbside collection with almost 150,000 households participating in the blue box programs. (You can tell who is part of the blue box program, they have the blue containers that say "We Recycle.") "Through these programs, over 70,000 tonnes of recycled materials were diverted from landfilling. This represents an in- crease of almost 30 per cent since 1984," noted a story in the bulletin from the Ontario Multi -Material Recycling Inc. and the On- tario Ministry of the Environment. Want some more figures? In 1986, a total of eight million tonnes of solid waste was disposed in Ontario. Of that, one tonne out of every 54 tnnn.o of rlmm�ctir waste produced was recycled. Now, if you're at all like me, you'll empty the carton of milk and think nothing of throwing it in the garbage container. After all, it is garbage. But do you realize how much garbage costs? In 1986, $250 -million was spent by municipalities on their waste management operations. In 1987, Ontario has allocated about $8 -million for waste disposal and management programs. Cumulative totals saved from 1984-86 show 138,000 tonnes of newsprint, 5,300 ton- nes of steel cans, 13,960 tonnes of glass, 19,850 tonnes of old corrugated cardboard and 7,870 tonnes of other paper. With all of these materials recycled, that means that, among other items, 2,352,800 trees were saved. I think that's enough figures for one's, brain to absorb, so I'll give you a break. Just wanted you to know that there may be a way to help our problem. It's certainly not perfect, but every little bit helps. VANCOUVER WIND TRIO - PACKING THEM IN BY ANNE CHISHOLM dimmaimmummimmommoommow Elizabeth A. Kettlewell. 5 Years Ago November 24, 1982 Council discuss poll problems and dead voters - Eligible voters left off voter lists and names of the deceased included on those same lists were a few of the complaints heard by Clinton council members regar- ding the recent municipal election. Clerk Cam Proctor noted that the county assessment office in Goderich is in charge of compiling the voter lists of elections through the assistance of enumerators who make door-to-door checks. He further noted that after the enumeration, the lists were posted at several locations in Clinton and voters had the opportunity to make inclusions or changes after viewing these. Forester of the Year chosen - Walter Mc- Clure, 55, of RR2 Seaforth was named Forester of the Year at the 23rd Provincial Assembley of Western Ontario of Canadian Foresters held in Waterloo over the weekend. Mr. McClure was awarded the honor for his outstanding work on behalf of the Foresters in the 49 courts in the Western On- tario district which ranges from Windsor in the south, Collingwood in the north and Waterloo in the east. Electoral boundaries change in Huron - The proposed changes for the federal riding boundaries will see a much larger consti- tuency for the member of parliament who wins the new riding of Huron -Perth. With the 1981 census figures comes a re- quired realignment of boundaries in most parts of the province to accommodate the increased population figures. Of the 28 new seats created across the country, Ontario will see 10 in this province. 10 Years Ago November 24, 1977 No pay, no pace horsemen told by town - Out-of-town persons who don't pay taxes in town will be paying a surcharge to use the Clinton race track for training their horses, the Clinton Recreation Committee decided last Thursday night. It will cost non-Clintonians $25 per year for the first horse, $10 for the second horse and $5 for the third horse to use the Clinton track to train their horses. Keep Christmas lights modest Hydro Says - As winter approaches, Ontario Hydro is asking customers to keep their Christmas displays modest to conserve electricity. Winter months; with shorter daylight periods and colder weather, result in a pro- nounced increase in daily electricity de- mand - as much as 2,000,000 to 3,000,000 kilowatts over those experienced during the summer, according to H.K. Wright, Hydro's Director of Energy Conservation. While not wanting to discourage the Christmas spirit, Hydro points out the need to moderate the size and use of lighting displays as part of Ontario's conservation program. Arson Suspected - Arson is suspected by the Goderich detachment of the OPP to be the cause of a barn fire on the property of Valentine Louis Becker which occurred on November 15. The vacant barn located at the Becker's summer residence on lot 15 concession 5, Stanley Township, had estimated damage of $4,000 as a result of the blaze. 25 Years Ago November 22,1' -t 2 Truck finds CNR overpass too lotr - An estimated $5,500 damage was done early Monday morning to a tractor trailer loaded with insulation. The truck, proceeding into Clinton on the Bayfield Road, was too high to go under the CNR overhead bridge, and the impact sheared the top of the truck off. The truck was owned by Overland Ex- press Ltd., Wookstock and driven by Hilliard Chappel, 44, Chatham. Minor damage is reported to the bridge, and no one was injured. Bank employees in near holdup - Two Huron County young men figured in a holdup attempt in Toronto, Monday. Kenneth Knights, a clerk in the Clinton branch of the Bank of Montreal was one of 43 bank employees to be ga;.:ed, blindfolded, chained and locked in the basement of the Yonge and Front Street branch by three bandits. Children invited to see Santa - Santa Claus will visit Clinton this year with considerably more dash and splendor than in past Yule seasons. There will be two bands, gala floats, and a treat for all the children. The date is set for Tuesday afternoon, December 4, at 3:15 p.m. and all children in Clinton and surrounding area are invited to attend the show. 50 Years Ago November 25, 1937 Little Locals - Snow Plows were out on Monday for the first time this season. Ian Macleod has rented Mr. W. S. R. Holmes' cottage on High Street. The Wearwell and Richmond Hosiery Plants are staging a bowling tournament at Counter's Bowling Alley tomorrow night. Guides and Scouts will send toys - Word has been received from Mr. Speed, former Boy Scout Field Secretary for Western On- tario, who has lately taken over his duties in Saskatchewan, that there is a great need of Christmas toys or gifts for the children out there. London is trying to gather enough for a carload which will be taken without charge by the railroad. Toys gathered here will be sent to London to be included in their car. Champion typist gives demonstration - Ir- ma Wright, of Toronto, has held the Cana- dian Championship in typewriting speed for six years. In the last International Contest held at Toronto Exhibition last August, she won and official rate of 118 words per minute for 30 minutes of continuous writing. 75 Years Ago November 28, 1912 It's Hydro everywhere - Hydro -electric is winning against all combinations, it's mak- ing headway everywhere. As an instance: In Ontario county last Friday it won in Woodville by 54 for and 1 against, in Sunderland by 81 for and 1 against and in Breckin by 25 for and 11 against. The Villages of Beaverton and Cannington previously palsed bylaws in favor of Hydro, the people's power. It's up to the powers in Clinton to make a move. Likes a 'dry' town - In remitting his sub. to The News Record, Mr. S. C. Rathwell, formerly of Clinton, added for publication: 'We like living in Lucknow, especially since it has gone 'dry.' Being 'dry' is good for business. Clinton ought to try it."