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Clinton News-Record, 1971-08-12, Page 9TODAY'S CHILD BY HELEN ALLEN TornatoTelegram Syndicate • -to FA etvIE GIVIN6 ,4"-T"RY OUR. 6AcOL I Nit RATES-VERY 1-116/4 A 10 .0 111AV/31'11*S. loc. Proper footwear protects your feet. Check that soles are in good condition. Self-defence is takitg good care of yourself. aunt says citizens can sue over Maitland pollution Citizens unhappy with the pollution of he Maitland River, caused by the overflow f a sewage lagoon at Listowel, can now sue he Ontario Water Resources Commission, perator of the lagoon, under a new law d just before the end of the last rovincial legislature. Murray Gaunt, M.P.P. for Huron-Bruce, old a meeting of the Huron County Federation of Agriculture in Hensall hurslay night that the bill, passed just before the adjournment of the legislature, lowed any individual or group to sue the overnment or an agency of the government for damage caused by pollution. This, he said, would allow farmers along the Maitland to sue the OWRC if the present ituation continues and they feel it necessary. Mr. Gaunt outlined the problem of the pollution caused when the sewage lagoon near Listowel, which serves the town and the Campbell Soup Company plant, was flushed out earlier this spring because it was too full; He said it was ironic that the OWRC, which is supposed to police industry and prevent pollution, was, in effect, the polluter of the Maitland, since it was the operator of the lagoon. He said the pollution had played havoc with the ecological life of the river and killed fish. It also forced many farmers Tuckersmith along the river to build fences to stop their cattle from drinking the polluted water."The OWRC .had promised to compensate farmers for the costs of the fericeeMr. Gaunt said, abut this was not the real answer," He said action must be taken at once to enlarge the lagoon to prevent the need for further dumping. Mrs. John Stafford, wife of the Huron Federation president, said she and her husband had visited the Listowel lagoon on the Weekend and it was full nearly to the top and some sewage was seeping through the embankment of the lagoon. She said it appeared another dumping was inevitable in a short time. Russell Kernighan, R. R. 4, Goderich, said he had been at the meeting held recently in Atwood to discuss the problem, at which "all the big guns of the OWRC" were present. He said he had always been "hike warm" to regional government. but had been turned absolutely against it by rue meeting, at whici> he said, the OWRC officials cafne from Toronto and tried to tell the people along the Maitland there was nothing wrong. He said the OWRC came to the meeting prepared to "snow the local people under with statistics we had no way of rebutting." And all the time the people living along the river knew there was something wrong; he said,'r no matter how much the OWRC told them there wasn't.'' He asked Mr, Gaunt if this was the sort of thing that could be expected if regional government grew. Mr. Gaunt said it was a hard question to answer. He said there were definite problems with regional government, especially with rising costs without added benefits to offset them. He said regional governments meant rising bureaucracy and pointed to the county school boards as one example. He also said there was a problem of government becoming too remote from the people."This7 he said,"and the cost problem, were the two great dangers he saw in regional government'.' He said he couldn't say .problems such as the Maitland River pollution would accompany regional government, but he said he could understand the anger of the farmers at incidents such as the one Mr. Kernighan had outlined. He said he had seen a Maitland water sample which was "blacker than your boot" and then the OWRC officials from Toronto came along and told the people at the meeting that they could drink the water from the Maitland. "I've heard about people who could hold their liquor better than water," he said, "but this " Clinton News-Record, Thu4sday, August 12, 1971 9 $35,000 lost ire Tuckersmith barn fire than $35,000 as a result of a LOSS was estimated at more BY WILMA OKE were engulfed by flames, about 80 sows and about 400 Housed in the two barns were piglets. Only about six sows blaze which levelled two barns on the farms of Cornelius escaped. The fire brigade was able to Dorssers, RR 4 Seaforth. save a steel barn which housed The fire, believed caused by more pigs, lightning, broke out shortly after A small amount of machinery 7 p,m. Tuesday. was lost. By the time the Seaforth The farm is about six miles volunteer fire department south of $eaforth. arrived at the scene both barns IRENE'S LAUNDROMAT & DRY CLEANERS 15 Rattenbury St. E., Clinton 482.7833 INTRODUCES - - Steam Pressing SPECIAL TROUSERS OR SLACKS CLEANED AND PRESSED 50' ea, ONE DAY SERVICE NOW WE ARE OFFERING DRY CLEANING IN BULK OR INDIVIDUAL PIECES HOURS —Mon. Through Sat., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Continued from Page 1. Clinton, had had inquiries about the equipment from other bands and thought it was worth about $1000. . Clerk John Livermore said the town had purchased the uniforms and some of the equipment for the band which folded in 1965 or 66. Council, after a lengthy discussion, voted to give .fice—UnifOrms-To Che band and let them dispose of them, keeping the money as the town's donation. Council also decided to ask police to work out a campaign to crackdown on the number of speeding cars which use Clinton streets as a drag strip. Councillor Joe Atkinson pointed out how difficult it is for a private citizen to try to step in to help police the town. The drive-in restaurant owner said, "I've tried to police my place and I've had broken windows and been hit on the head. These are the repercussions of trying to be a good citizen." Rex Humbard, North America's television pastor, will bring his evangelistic program to Canadian National Exhibition, Sunday August 22 at 2:30 p.m. Humbard is seen each week on nearly 350 television stations in the United States and Canada. His program originates from the 5000-seat Cathedral of Tomorrow in Akron, Ohio, of which he is pastor and founder. "Enjoys reading" Glen is a good-looking boy of Negro descent with big lark eyes, black curly hair and medium eomplexion. He ill soon be eight after he starts Grade 2 in the Fall, hough he has tm mild pereeptuol handicap, he finished chool as one of the toup pupils in his class. Glen is a healthy. active youngster who plays most I utthior sports. lloseboll and skating are his favorites. ikes quieter activities, too, That he is photograph'ed with n book is no accident. excuse Glen ewitivs reading and being read to, lie is rood at drawing anti painting, he likes games and puzzles tad is fond of TV, especially programs involving action u- space. 'Ile seems to have some meehanical aptitude nut enjoys putting things together. Glen is shy with strangers. but is happy and relaxed mriotmg people he knows. Ile is co-operative and tries to mlease. He adjusts well to new situations and is eon- ortable with those he trusts. Glen needs parents who will give him the warm reas- !trance that he is wanted and loved and w1m6 will under- tand that it may take him a little time to believe it. To ttquire about adopting Glen, please write to Today's ]hild. Department of Social and Family Services, Parlia- ment Buildings, Toronto 182. 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If the pods are very large or the seeds make distinct bumps in the pods, the beans are overmature and may be tough and woody. Beans of a uniform size are best for they are at about the same stage of maturity and will cook in the same length of time. Before storing, sort through and remove any bruised, damaged or decayed beans. If you mutt wash them, be sure they are dried well. Moisture shortens storage life and encourages the development of rust spots. Store in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for no longer than a day or two. Green beans are at their best eaten fresh. To keep them bright green, start cooking With boiling water and do not overcook. Young beans require no more than lb to 20 minutes whole or if they are sliced, 10 to 15 minutes. What's your Fire Department's phone number? If you don't know it—find out, and keep it handy! —Patzei FUEL KIDS Want the lot m powerful, long-lasting farm fuel? Come to Kerrigan Fuels and order your supply of gasoline now. We'll be glad to point out the advantages of our EP gasoline. 32b OUP GI SOLINt The footbone's connected to the eadbone. Think about it. Your feet do a lot of things for you. They dance when you're happy. They walk when you have to get someplace. They jump when you're excited. They tiptoe when you come home late. In short, you can't get along well without them. And that's where proper footwear helps. When you play tennis, you wear terwis shoes, When you walk, you wear good walking shoes. And when you work, if your job calls for them, you wear safety shoes. They protect your feet from injuries. Puncture- resistant soles protect against protruding nails. Protective toe caps absorb the shock of falling objects, And painful stubbing. And deep treads in the soles protect against treacherous walking conditions. Take a good look at your shoes. Make sure they're not getting run down at the heel, Change fraying laces. And check the soles to see'that they're in good condition. That's what self defence is. Taking good care of yourself. Self-defence. It works. Your Workmen's Compensation Board and Safety Associations, Ontario PAUL KERRIGAN py, 48'2.-9653 1379 VICTORIA 51.,S.,CLANTON