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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1987-12-30, Page 19Page 18—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1987 July happenings in 198 7 July 2 CLINTON - Hospital board members here were reportedly "shocked and discourag- ed" to learn that construction costs for the new obstetrical wing will reach over the $1 -million mark. Clinton Public Hospital Administrator, Dan Steyn, said that board members were surprised to learn of the high tender prices when bids were opened on June 25 at a special meeting. STANLEY TWP. - The 1987 budget here shows an increase of slightly more than $60,000 compared to last year's and allows for a surplus of $114. The increase will add 6.1 mills to the tax bill of the average public Darren and Jody Degagne of Macteer tried their luck at the fishing pond. It was one off the many games and fun things to do at the Blyth Centre for the Arts Country Fair. (Shel- ly McPhee Haist photo) school supporter ratepayer. A large portion of the municipal increase is capital expenditure on roads. Clerk Mel Graham gave as one example the 35 per cent increase in the cost of hauling and crushing grave. July 15 CLINTON - With members of our society becoming increasingly aware of the dangers of drinking and driving, more people are taking a stand against it. At Central Huron Secondary School, a group has introduced the Students Against Driving Drunk (SADD) program. Helping to get the program off the ground is Jan Ducharme. ugust news August 5 HULLETT TWP. - J. Kenneth Anderson was chosen to fill the vacant seat on council here during a special meeting on July 28. There were four applicants to fill the seat vacated by Harvey Stewart early in July. Only one vote was needed to fill the seat as Mr. Anderson won the confidence of Coun- cillors Ron Gross and Bob Szusz and Deputy Reeve Joe Gibson. Reeve Tom Cunningham gave his vote to Hugh Flynn. The other ap- plicants were John Flynn and Don Greidanus. August 5 BAYFIELD - The Tuckersmith Municipal Telephone System is going high-tech. Work is underway at the Bayfield equip- ment office to replace the existing telephone service with modern computerized equip- ment to serve the more than 900 customers of the independently owned telephone company. Costing more than $1,400,000 it install, the new digital sevice will provide modern telephone features that have been unavailable before to Tuckersmith customers. Faster service for touch tone telephones, call forwarding, call waiting, wake up service, conference calls and speed dialing will be among the features offered in this new system. Tuckersmith Telephone System is the smallest service in the country to have such modern equipment. The special switching equipment, purchased from Orlando, Florida is a new system to be used in Canada. Only two other similar systems ex- ist on this side of the border. September news September 2 VANASTRA - At one time, the barracks which housed the officers here were kept in tip-top shape. Once they were abandoned, windows were broken, paint was peeling and they became anything but attractive. But things are looking up for the former air force base now. Nine blocks are presently being renovated by Sente Enterprises Inc. of St. Catharines and Wycom Mechanical Contractors Ltd. of Concord. When completed, there will be 50 town houses in what has been named Green- fields, along with four play areas for children. September 2 On August 5, Norman Alexander of Londesboro became the first person to receive the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority's Award of Distinction. Mr. Alexander received the award for his work in preserving the province's land and water resources during the Authority's sum- mer meeting, held in Wroxeter. September 2 BAYFIELD - Villagers are rallying together here in an effort to fight the propos- ed development of a power boat marina along the Bayfield River. Adamant in their verbal fight against the proposal, Bayfielders used descriptive words such as "rape, pillage" and "blackmail" in describing that plan that would see a new power boat marina established on the Bayfield River. Developer Dick Peever, owner of the Har- bour Lights marina complex, has proposed that more than five acres of river property east of the Highway 21 bridge, be fashioned into a marina area for some 100 small boats. September 9 CLINTON - The Clinton Tykes went on the traditional ride around town on the old fire truck on September 7 to celebrate bringing home a provincial championship. The team won the All Ontario champion- ship at an eight team tournament held in Bolton on September 5 and 6. Also playing in the tournament were teams from Bolton, Bowmanville, Thorold, Tillsonburg, Strathroy, Valley East and Blenheim. Clinton went undefeated in their five games, beating: Bowmanville 6-5 in eight innings; Bolton 7-1; Blenheim 18-17; Thorold 6-4 and Blenheim 9-3. September 16 HOLMESVILLE - ...In the Huron riding, Liberal candidate Jack Riddell had an ex- tremely strong showing at the polls, taking the majority of votes in all 26 municipalities for a grand total of 16,099 in the provincial election. In second place was PC candidate Nico Peters with 6,725 while Paul Klopp finished third with 3,842 votes. Once the majority of polls had phoned in their results to the Liberal campaign head- quarters in Clinton, Riddell journeyed to Homesville where a crowd of Liberal sup- porters were waiting to applaud the election outcome and congratulate their candidate. During his speech, Riddell said he was, "Proud to be a part of the Peterson party The Lee Family cordially invites you to a 40th Wedding Anniversary celebration for our parents Jack and Helen Saturday. January 9. 1988 Hullett Central School Open House 7:30 p.m. Dancing 9:00 p.m. Best Wishes Only Robyn .®. still sweet at 16! Love — Mom, Dad, Don and Stacy and proud to represent the new ruling of Huron in the Legislature. September 16 CLINTON - It's been a long, hard struggle for Paul Ryckman to keep Draper Brothers and Reid Ltd. open, and the struggle's not over yet. September 15 was given as the day Mr. Ryckman was to have $1 -million in operating capital to keep the last remaining Canadian piano factory open. The day came and went and he and his company could not produce the necessary moeny, but a press time, Mr. Ryckman said he was hopeful of an extension. September 16 BLYTH - It rained in nearby Brussels. It poured in Exeter. It seemed that ran fell everywhere except in Blyth on Saturday. The rain held out in this community, for- tunately so, as the 26th Annual Huron Pioneer Thresher and Hobby Association Show was in full swing. The popular three day event was deemed another great success by organizers here. The Threshermen's Reunion is one of the big and best of its kind in the country. The 1987 event again proved this. Crowds of more than 11,000 people gathered at the Blyth Community Park on Friday, Saturday and Sunday of last week to watch the giant steam engines at work. Among other featured attractions were antique cars and tractor displays, daily parades, a craft show, musical entertain- ment and good eating. This year saw the largest number of displays ever to be shown at the reunion, particularly in the gas tractor showing. September 30 CLINTON - After more than five years of planning and setbacks, it appears that the Clinton and District Christian Retirement Community will soon become a reality. The seniors housing development is set to go with plans to build an apartment project on Charles Street. It will be called Maplehill. . r ,,,,ii/, /,.,y.r,.�J I rn,-,r, /hi,/n l /, /1/'i��// . 4, r, 2114 1i ,,,,// /6 / , , • . ,. r,.7/,/ 44 /././f 4,44,4,//IY/ /, -p ,7/WI/IN ,/ //4i • /1r,rr •��,,,r,/,/•'/.1/i,4•IO� /4,,,d1 / 44 `s,rd/ne ...VA,' ...idea /" r ry mfn„f o49 l4 ,, arm/ M r r (#4,!!in,4/ rr~ad 471 /Yd 11P/4/7•Y4d a/ //4i • P /44» ei:•ia/r„• 14-/(;;41,44/714,,.1 orer/ •'t71„��4�/ . rill// /7)n4 7 .�4",/✓n/1 f9Jv74" // 4115, r/.,f J / fl. 174 4 -co v ,r "7,44o/ .1/ n rrr /7- .1 /)• 7.1/)•r44,/ei n/ /17,1 7/.1196 t7 "1/1/ 4ireP4. August 26 BLYTH - The arena and Radford diamond were the setting all day Saturday for the annual Boys' Mite Tournament. The Blyth team went on to win the B championship and Auburn won it on the A side. HAPPY 45th ANNIVERSARY JANUARY 2 Garnet and Phyllis Harland July 15 CLINTON - Whether or not Draper Brothers and Reid Ltd. piano manufac- turers will be able to keep their doors open or not is a "very, very hard question to answer," said owner Paul Ryckman. In early June, Mr. Ryckman met with representatives from the Federal Business Development Bank (FBDB) who were there on behalf of the federal government, the On- tario Development Corportation (ODC) who represented the provincial government and the Clinton Royal Bank Manager Steve Fraser to discuss a loan which the piano manufacturers need for operating capital. The results of the meeting were announced last week with government approving a loan but the Royal Bank turning Mr. Ryckman down. July 15 HULLETT TWP. - The search is on for a new councillor here after Harvey Stewart resigned from the position during council's July 7 meeting. In a telephone interview with the News - Record, Mr. Stewart said he chose not to comment on his reasons for resigning, in- dicating there were many small factors involved. HAPPY 22nd BIRTHDAY EKIE! From the Gang THE NEW YEAR'S LEVEE Murray and Betty Cardiff would like the pleasure of your company at their annual New Year's Levee. It is a tradition for people to get together to celebrate the season with good talk, good music and good cheer. Please join us for our annual New Year's Levee. FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 1988 2:00 - 5:00 P.M. BRUSSELS, MORRIS & GREY COMMUNITY CENTRE HAPPY NEW YEAR MURRAY CARDIFF, M.P. BARREL 20 PIECES OF DELICIOUS DIXIE LEE CHICKEN Reg. 14.95 NOW TILL TUESDAY, JAN. 5 OPEN NEW YEAR'S EVE TILL 7 P.M. OPEN NEW YEAR'S DAY 11AM-TPM