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Clinton News-Record, 1968-09-12, Page 1initon THE NEW FBA 121st YEAR QL-INTQN TH..09SPAY, SEPT, • 12,, 19Qa. THg. .tipRQN REc9RP87th Year C OP I ES Town cou emon intersection action now potters trail carts during annual Bayfield-Clinton Golf Tournament. Mayor Don Symons and members of Clinton Town Council complained this week that Charles MacNaughton, Huron MPP, was "too busy" to order a survey of a dangerous downtown intersection. "We are honored to be represented by a man whose qualifications place him so near the top," Mayor Symons said. "But this leaves him limited time to spend for his constituents. "Perhaps we should have two members to represent this riding — one to serve the Cabinet, and the other to do the work in the constituency that needs to be done." At issue is the intersection where two provincial highways and two main town streets meet. Traffic lights at the intersection, installed 17 years ago, are deemed by members of council to be faulty and inadequate. About a dozen accidents have occurred there this year, caused when motorists failed to see the lights, Councillor Cameron Proctor said: "It is not just a question of safety for town motorists. We are concerned for the safety of everyone who drives a car in this part of the country. Ours is a motoring society." At the suggestion of Councillor Frank Cook, town council decided to send a letter to Mr. MacNaughton, requesting - a meeting as soon as possible. Mr. Cook said: "We should ask for a meeting with him (Mr. MacNaughton) immediately. If he can't come here, we will go there — just ask for a meeting as soon as possible at his convenience." Mayor Symons had already indicated that cominimication with Mr. MacNaughton so far had proved fruitless. Two days after the Clinton" Town Council meeting Mr. MacNaughton, provincial treasurer, announced new traffic control measures for a dangerous intersection in Exeter, his home town. On this subject, the complete text of a news release issued by Mr. MaeNaughton's department follows: "Two new traffic control measures will be established by the Department of Highways at Exeter's accident-prone intersection of Nip. 83 and 4, the Honourable Charles MacNaughton announced this week. "The Huron MPP states that a "rumble strip" and oversize "stop" signs are scheduled for installation in the near future. "Both are innovations in the Department of Highways traffic control program and, if successful, may be authorized for use in other communities across the province. "The rumble strip, a series of roughened surface sections symmetrically laid on the roadway, will give audible as well as sensory warning of the "stop" on No. 83. The strip will be installed as soon as the necessary design is completed. This is expected within the next two months. "The oversize "stop" signs, which measure 4' x 4', will be installed within two weeks to emphasize this requirement on No, 83. This is the first time these larger signs have been authorized for a provincial highway. They are in use on some county roads. "In addition, and in conjunction with the Town of Exeter, .Channelizatioo of the intersection will .be undertaken just as soon as the town's work schedule permits. This will provide separate lanes for turning traffic to cut down the number of vehicles entering directly .into the intersection. "The Department of Highways anticipates that the channelization will be on the town's work program in 1969. "Mr. MacNaughton noted that the intersection, scene of Many accidents despite flasher-light and multiple-sign warnings, has been studied extensively by the Department of Highways as a result of representations made by the Exeter Council and Mayor J. H. .Delbridge through the MPP. "The Department has undertaken several comprehensive traffic studies of the intersection to determine if signal lights are justified," the MPP stated. "Although the accident record was recognized, the volume of traffic did not warrant authorization of lights. Traffic control, studies have indicated that, where volume does not exceed a certain standard, signal lights can themselves. create.a hazard," "Mr. MacNaughton said . he had been assured ,by the Honourable George B. Gomme, Minister of Highways, that his department will be keeping cloSe watch on the results of the new traffic measures. If successful in preventing accidents, they will be retained and used in other parts of the province. If they are not effective, other means will be tried to cure the problem. "The "rumble strips" are similar in effect to "singing medians" in shopping centre locations, which warn drivers that they are -crossing into OPpoSite direction lanes. Tire noise and ride disturbance effectively alert the driver to a hazard," Members of Clinton Town. Council yesterday indicated they would welcome Similar interest in the safety problems at the lOcal intersection. At the council meeting, Councillor Clarence Penomme said: "We are very optimistic for the future of industry in Clinton." On this subject, an editorial in last week's Clinton News-Record stated, in part: "One major problem is a lack of industry in the area: Centralia has recently been promised six new industri‘s by Provincial Treasurer MacNaughton, Clinton was seemingly overlooked as a possible site for these industries, or perhaps had nothing to offer, (Continued on page 51 'The first column Bayfield Clinton golfers play annual tournament Smiling members of the CFB arts and crafts copper tooling class show samples of their work. They are (from left): Cheryl Bowser, Nancy Hatch, Michele Poire, Stewart Bartley, Wayne Turnbull, Debbie. Porteous, Debra Turnbull, Pat Cummings, and Debbie Bowser. Fifty children attended two class sessions. More photos inside. Fifty children attend CFB craft classes A meeting was held in Town Hall Thursday,' Sept. 5, of the Clinton merchants who are at present closing all day Mondays to • discuss the situation in Clinton with regard to hours of closing. It was agreed, that the present schedule of store hours in Clinton was very confusing to the shopping public and rather than go into the fall and Christmas seasons under the existing set-up, a change should be made. It was agreed that as a day for closing which was agreeable to all merchants could not be decided upon, that rather than prolong the confusion, the group of merchants would open six days a week and remain open Friday nights to 9 p.m, * * * At the meeting of Clinton Town Council this week it was decided to write a letter to the Liquor Control Board of Ontario requesting that the Clinton liquor store be allowed to remain open until 9 p.m. on Fridays. * * * Mrs. Thelma Jones, secretary of the Clinton Local of the Union of 'National Defence employees (UNDE) reports that the 220-member unit will meet tomorrow in council chambers to vote on a two-year contract. Two officers of UNDE from Ottawa will present the contract to the members. On Saturday, mernbers of the Local being a four day training seminar at C.F.B. Clinton sponsOred by the union. * * * WEATHER 1968 1941 III L911 HI LOW Sept, 3 72 55 14 43 4 78 57 'zp 43 5 71 65 74 45 6 69 54 74 42 7 65 46 79 46 8 76 49 80 54 9 16 '57 70 54 Rain ,,83" No Rain Blessed with perfect weather, 106 golfers participated in the annual Bayfield - Clinton Golf Club Invitational tournament Sunday. The players were from Toronto; Stratford, Clinton, Exeter, Goderich, London, Strathroy, Wingham, Mitchell, St. Joseph's and Bayfield Clubs. For the second year in succession, Dave Heimpel, Stratford, won the Lorne Brown trophy with a low gross of 74. Runners up were George Telford, 76, Bayfield; Jack Price, 76, Goderich; Issie Bedard, 77, Goderich; Bayne Boyes, 77, Toronto; Don Turner, 78, Stratford; and Bud Boyes, 78, Clinton. Low net prizes went to Fred McDonald, Clinton; Bud Clements, George Bolton, Goderich; Gary Cummings, Clinton; Don Bauer, Harvey Monroe, Goderich; and Ken Morrice, Stratford. The prize for the youngest foursome, went to Gerald Hiltz, Carl Humphries, Neil Bellchamber and Ron Crothers. The winning team was Issie Bedard, Ralph Kingswell, Jack Price and Frank Reid, Goderich. A banquet preceded the presentations of the trophy and prizes, by Mr, Bert Gray, George The University of Western Ontario Extension Department is planning to offer three courses in Clfnton this coming fall and winter at Central Huron Secondary School. Economics 20 will not be given unless at least 12 students register. These courses are offered particularly for the teachers of Clinton and surrounding area. Classes will be three hours in length and the fall meetings will be held on the following Saturdays: Sept. 28; Oct. 5, 19; Nov. 2, 16, 23; Dec. 7, 14, Beginning on Saturday, Sept. 28 at 9:30 a.m., Dr. R.G. Bates will lecture in English 20 (literature-composition). Telford and Fred Hulls, owner-pro of the Bayfield - Clinton Golf Club. Three members of the Bayfield - Clinton Golf Club, George Telford, Ralph Schefter and Frank Cummings took part Beginning on Saturday, Sept. 28 at 1;30 p.m. Mrs. Anthony Conger will present Psychology 20 (introduction); and also at 1:30 p.m. a member of the economics staff of the university will offer Economics 20 (introduction) (if at least 12 Mayor Don Symons wondered out loud at the town council meeting this week why Huron County library board wants Clinton to take back responsibility for • maintenance and insurance of its library. "I thought they were" taking in • the St. Joseph Invitational Tournament Sept. 7. George won the O'Keefe tournament trophy, 71 low gross, while Ralph shot a 72 and Frank 75. Par for the St. Joseph course is 70. students register). These three courses to be offered in Clinton will be presented for ' a total of 16 three-hour sessions in Central Huron Secondary School and will be open to both credit and non-credit students. over all the libraries," Mayor Symons said. "How come they are reneging so soon?" Reeve Jim Armstrong, a Clinton representative on Huron county council, said: "They found it (the taking over of the libraries) was not as cheap as they figured." Early in 1967, the county took over libraries in Clinton, Bayfield, Goderich, Brussels, Exeter, Centralia, Seaforth, and the townships of Usborne, Grey, Stephen and Morris. A letter from J. G. Berry, county library board sec re t a ry-treasurer, proposed that the county pay rent Liberals hold barbecue for Edgar supporters All Liberals Who contributed to Malt Edgar's federal election campaign in Huron riding have recei ved invitations to a barbecue and dance September 18 at Clinton and District Community Centre, Starting at 6:30 p.m" the barbecue will be held in the arena, and Will go on regardless of weather. .Dress will be casual "Trudeau style," After the bathecue, a popular orchestra will play for dancing, The C.F.B. Clinton Arts and Crafts group had a very successful summer with 50 children attending the two sessions. Courses offered were; Ceramics - Mrs. Joanne Johnson " Art - Mrs. Joan Wilton Leathercraft - Mrs. Joyce Kromrey Copper - Mrs. Betty Monroe Trays & Jewellery - Mrs. June Reid and Mrs. Rita Ryan. When a group of 30 Kinsmen rain $3,000. and invest the money in a public address system for the Clinton and District Community Arena, it's worth noting„ And that is exactly what Kinsmen President, Larry Jones, and project chairman, Doug Norrrian had in In ceramics, the children turned out such things as ash trays, book ends, wall plaques, and bowls. Art class students were taught to sketch with charcoal ,and pastels. Their pictures included still life, landscapes and portraits. The leathercraft class fashioned wallets, change purses, book-marks, comb cases and belts. Copper workers produced Mind when they hung a pimple in the arena last Thursday. Itivett's TN. and Radio, Goderich, installed the system late last year, while Kinsman Sgt. John Jordan, Clinton, Was rtethnical assistant and project engineer. Improvements to recreation beautifully tooled pictures of horses, ships, ballerinas and people from foreign lands. Trays were fashioned from sheets of aluminum. Some of the designs were etched with acid, while others were worked with engraving tools. Bracelets, pins and pendants were also engraved. Fall classes for service personnel and dependents will start at the base in October. plaque facilities are not stopping with the P.A. system. With these, and other improvements scheduled for completion next summer, it is hoped the town fathers will put high priority on floodlights — a real topper to a beautiful recreation area. Bill Curry, right Manager of Vittoria and Grey Trust company, presented a cheque foe $6,887.43 tb Mrs Mary C!baps, associate direCter Of Ox PAN) of Canada on Monday, September 0, on behalf of the Goderich OXFAM Committee, The cheque represented the prOceeds front the Goderich OXFANI walk, held last May II. Looking on is ernie'°kelt, sectetary a the local committee, the amount Wag donated by thbusands of people froM POderith end the surrounding area. UWO offers CHSS fall extension courses Suggest library rental Note Kinsmen P.A. present with Doug Norman, chairman of the Kinsmen public address system committee holds a plaque indicating the Kinsmen's donation of a P.A. system to the arena while Larry Jones, president Of the club prepares to drill a hole. The P.A. system cost approximately $3,000.