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Clinton News-Record, 1972-01-27, Page 1Clin Ion, On ia rin cei4 Is Weather Jan, 18 1972 _HI L0 1971 _Hi LO 19 39 25 16 '5 20 40 25 20 -17 21 31 26 197 21 30 6 30 9 22 44 13 31 24 23 36 26 31 18 24 40 25 31 12 Thursday, January 27, 1972 107 Ye it No. 4 'Nermaimmi 11.0••••••,.. eef Improvement Assoc. calls Snow rl" Rain 1.88!' Snow 11/2 " Lana Drouillard of Windsor, the 1972 Miss Dominion of Canada, will be the focal point of attention on Saturday's activities of the Clinton Winter Carnival, Feb. 7-13. A full week of activities are planned. Seven days of activity planned for winter carnival • HAL SCHOEDER Mrs, C. Barnett is first vice-president and Mrs. Earl Lawson and Mrs. J. Nediger. Mrs, C. Nelson second vice-president. Mrs. A film on the beauties of Jasper Park, H. Howard will be secretary for the coming showplace of the rookies, was shown by Mr. year and Mrs. R. Cudmore, treasurer. Mrs. B. Olde is in charge of the flower show. Baechler, assisted by Miss McKenzie, Appointed directors for two years were Goderich librarian. Door prizes were won by Mrs. H. Ball, Mrs. B. Olde, Mrs. Forbes, Mr. C. Nelson, Mrs. C. Elliott and Mrs, Story. Bert Clifford (centre), long-time spark.pfug in Clinton Sports, and his wife, Mary Helen, were presented with a silver tea service and roses on Saturday night at the Minor Hockey Weekend by Jerry Holmes, president of the Minor Hockey Association, The Cliffords recently moved from Clinton to London and the sporting community presented them with the gifts in token of their hard Work during the years they lived here. and that he understood negotiations are still committee to look into the structure, , :. •?-', ,I going on, Mr. Etherington said he still organization and operation of the OBIA. /,'"', thought the OBIA had done right and that George Robertson of Goderich, a. feed lot \11:i " Phil Durand of Zurich who pvoposed the changes in farming since the Beef resolution said Ontario farmers now have to Improvement Association was formed and explained that there have been many he was sure the proposal would come up operator, moved the resolution and again. ift'' compete against farmers from outside the he was afraid the organization had not kept --' 4 • • 4 province who are subsidized. This, he said, up with the times. • . , was unfair. For this reason, lie said, tne If the organization doesn't keep in tune proposal should be implirnented. with the times, Mr. Robertson said, it may The provincial government's proposal of are brought into the province from western have to have something else to 'carry him nts to stimulate the cow-calf farming Canada and the government wanted to while he built up a herd of cows for a erations may be shelved but the issue is promote more calf production in Ontario. cow-calf operation. He said the program had finitely not dead among Huron county Archie Etherington, RR 1, Hensall, the to be reworked before it would help farmers. rmers. county director of the OBIA explained that Mr, Turnbull said the $15,000 ceiling wasn't The proposed assistance program the government brought the plan to the enough to help a farmer getting into the urinated the annual meeting of the Huron association and wanted either approval or business. He said that his operation would rejection of the plan. Mr. Etherington said have failed if the feedlot portion had not the directors of the OBIA had reservations provided income while the cow-calf herd was about some aspects of the plan so voted being formed. against it in its present form. The "I support the assistance," he said. government then withdrew the proposal, "Ontario needs calves." Mr. Etherington pointed out that the Another resolution passed at the meeting proposal had not been discarded altogether called on the OBIA to appoint an impartial or assistance to cow-calf operations ' • 1 He withdrew the resolution in favour of die, "and we don't want it to die," he said. 5 the resolution that finally passed after Guest speaker at the meeting was Hal several members said they agreed there Schroeder, vice-president of Caldrone-Curran needed to be some assistance but they cow-calf ranch near Glass Lake, Michigan. disagreed with the proposal as it stood. The company runs an operation of 2,600 t Carl Turnbull of Grand Bend, one brother head of Hereford cattle. of a family which runs a large feed lot and ,; He told the meeting that the cow-calf and „, cow-calf operation, said that a farmer would feedlot operations sould be one and the BARRY MULVEY County Beef Improvement Association held in Londesboro last Thursday afternoon. The issue found its way into most discussions throughout the afternoon and eventually brought a resolution from the floor which called for the government to go ahead with the proposal, After discussion the resolution was withdrawn and a new one drafted which called for the• government to negotiate with the Ontario Beef Improvement Association on such a plan. This motion was approved by the members of the association. The discussion involved the plan proposed by the provincial government last fall which would have extended loans to farmers entering or expanding in the cow-calf farm market to supply calves for I feed lot operations, At present, most calves st Column Well, the anniversary of the big blow of '71 has come and gone, if not quietly, at least without the disastrous results of a year ago. Many the knees that were knocking on Tuesday when the wind was gusting to 55 miles per hour and the weatherman was forecasting eight inches of snow. Visions were in most people's heads of a repeat of the big mess last year, and on the same day even. But it blew over, leaving us with only a weak heart and an inch or so of snow. Most people, however, Won't feel at ease until the April showers bring May flowers. + + The Clinton Kinsmen Club held its annual civic and press night at the Hotel Clinton Last Tuesday night. Members of town council, other service clubs and representatives of the press were on hand, J. Howard Aitken, manager of the News- Record represented this newspaper. As usual the event prOved interesting to the tnemhers and enlightening to the guests. , + + + A Lutheran WorahipService for those in the area who maybe Lutheran or interested in the Lutheran religion, will be held in the chapel of KnoR Presbyterian Church, Goderich on Peb. at 2p,ni. The Church is located at East and Victoria Streets. All are welcome. Mrs. Don Pullen heads Holticulture, Society Mrs. Don Pullen was installed for a second Mrs. S. Middleton, Mr. S. Middleton, and Hullett appoints committees Hullett township council held the first to the Blyth Fire Area Board. Jim McPhee, meeting of its second year of a two-year term Gerald McDowell, Jim Glousher, Hugh Flynn, on Jan. 10. Joe Hunking, Ted Mills and the president of the After a dinner at the Blyth Inn the council Auburn Women's Institute were appointed to met in the Londesboro hall. General the Auburn Hall Board. conditions of the past year were discussed and John Jewitt is to be Hullett representative each councillor expressed his personal on the Seaforth Community Hospital board, impression of the way business had been handled, Each seemed to feel that good co- Milton Dale, Mrs, Bert Shobbrook, Ken operation from all quarters had prevailed. Hulley, John Radford, Delores Howatt, Percy Much of the meeting was taken up with Gibbings, Charles Scanlon and the president of making grants and appointments, the Londesboro Women's Institute were A grant of $600 was given to the Hullett appointed to the Londesboro Hall Board. Federation of Agriculture and a,grant of the The clerk was instructed to prepare a by- same amount was given to the Londesboro law to prohibit parking on the south side of the Community Hall. A grant of $200 was given to church hill and to put a five-ton limit on the the Seaforth community centre. bridge on sideroad 30-31. Reeve Hugh Flynn was appointed Administration costs of $2051.34, drainage representative of council to the Ausauble of $19,357,50; grants of $1400, fire levy of River Conservation Authority for 1972. Joe $1080 and road accounts of $25,576.58 were Hunking and Charles Scanlon were appointed paid. David Archibald of the Clinton Bantams (Not 2)„ checks the puck away from an Unidentified player from Clinton New York, The Bantam teeth was the only Clinton team that Was victorious against the visitors from New YOrk during Minor Hockey Weekend, Clinton Midgets also won against Winchester. same, "Today," he said, "the average calf stops at 14 different places before it reaches the market." Every stop, he pointed out, causes stress which reduces the efficiency of gain and therefore costs money. He encouraged farmers to go into both cow-calf and feedlot operations. He said his company likes to feed out crossbred steers and told the meeting that the operation makes use of a computer to help provide information on breeding and gains. "It takes guts and know-how to get into the cattle business," Mr. Schoeder said. He told the meeting that those in the beef industry could look forward to the future with promise. Barry Mulvey of RR 1, Wroxeter was elected president of the association for the coming year. He succeeds Eric Anderson of Walton. Archie Etherington was reappointed as county director to the OBIA. One hundred and thirty persons attended the meeting. Tuckersmith moves toward sewage system BY WILMA OKE Provision of a sewer system to serve Egmondville - a matter of growing concern to officials of the township - may have advanced the first step at a special meeting in Huron Centennial School, Brucefield, Tuesday ' night when members of 'Ttickersinith Council ibet with an Official Of the Ontario Water Resources Commission. John Bray, London, of OWRC discussed sewage problems in Egmondville. Previously a report had been given to the township council over six months ago by OWRC that samplings of drains outletting into the Bayfield Riyvr in Egmondville were excessively polluted. When township officials had not taken action OWRC had requested a meeting. A communal system tying in with the Seaforth system presently being installed was discussed and the financing of it. It was revealed costs per householder in Egmondville would range from at least $120 per year and up. Since the building of new homes in Egmondville and the opening up of a new subdivision are being hampered because of the sewage problem. Council Cleave Coombs, Egmondville, moved that the Ontario Water Resources Commission be requested to prepare and present a proposal to Tuckersmith for the construction of a system of sanitary sewers and treatment works as a municipality owned project, including a rate on a usage basis to meet all the costs included under the provincial program and an appropriate form of contract. The motion was seconded by Councillor Bert Branderhorst, RR 1, Hensall, with the rest of council giving approval. In other business Council agreed to send a resolution to Hon. Charles MacNaughton, Minister of Transportation and Communication, requesting him to declare the road two miles eastward from Hensall as a road requiring direct aid - this would mean receiving full costs to rebuild this section. This road has heavy vehicular traffic with many trucks and tractors also using it when going to the grain elevators at Hensall. Payment of $544.66 for labour costs in cutting dead elms was approved for the first two weeks in January. Clerk James McIntosh reported approval given for his 'application for the second grant for this program and indications that his application for a third grant for $2000 would also be allowed. The department of Municipal Affairs is to be notified that council accepts the proposed official plan for the County of Huron but wishes to notify the Department that amendments, to the plan will have to be introduced to accept the development of the former Canadian Forces Base on lots 46-47 Concession 1, London Road Survey. This change could not be foreseen when the County Plan was formulated, Victor Lee, RR 4, Seaforth, was re-appointed to represent the township on the Seaforth Community Hospital Board. Councillor Cleave Coombs is the representative on the Seaforth Fire Area Board for another year while Councillor Ervin Sillery is on the Clinton Fire Area Board. A letter from the Department of Transportation and Communications informed council that the subsidy allocation for 1972 amounts to $51,300 of which $32,400 will be for maintenance and $18,900 for construction. The fee of $30 was approved for the council to join the Association of Please turn to Page 1g, • . ' An ideas committee will include as president. Past president is Mrs. C. Nelson. members Mrs. D. Middleton, Mrs. C. Elliott, . • • term as president of the Clinton Horticultural diredtors for one year are Mrs, C. Epps, Mrs. Society when the society held its annual F. Fingland, Mr. C. Cook, Mr. C. Nelson and r R, 'meeting Friday night at the Clinton Town Hall. Miss Marquis. .,,, Mrs. F. Fingland was appointed honourary A week of winter fun has been line,d up by the 1972 Clinton Winter Carnival committee to begin Feb. 7 and run until Feb. 13. The carnival will begin Monday, Feb. 7 with a bingo and draw at the Clinton Community Centre (NOT the Legion Hall as advertised on posters). This will be sponsored by Branch 140, Canadian -Legion. A broomball tournament will also get under way, The tournament will continue on Tuesday at the arena. On Wednesday there will be an afternoon card party at the Community Centre. There will also be an Oldtimers hockey game. At 9 p.m. there will be a torchlight parade and rally in the Community park for snowmobilers and winter sports enthusiasts. There will be a snow dance and refreshments. Thursday will see the first of two performances of "A'Day in Manhattan" put on by the Clinton Figure Skating Club. The second show will take place Friday night. Also on Friday night will be a dance at the Fish and Game Clubhouse. Miss Dominion of Canada, Miss, Lana Drouillard of Windsor will head the mammoth parade on Saturday, Feb. 12. Bruce Love, CFPL radio personality will also be present. Following the parade a wide variety of events will take place at the community centre including the judging of the king and queen contest, a tug o' war, log sawing contest and the finals of the broomball tournament. The evening events will start off with a costume Ice Carnival at the Community Centre sponsored by the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority at 7 p.m. All persons in costume will be admitted free. There will be costume contests for boys and girls in best dressed and best comic classes and for the oldest male and female skater. Speed skating races will be held for boys and for girls in the six and under, eight and under, 12 and under, and 14 and under divisions. There will be prizes for each group. Saturday will also see dances take place at the Community Centre and at the Legion Hall. Sunday's activities will centre around the snowmobile races run by the Kinsmen Club. This has been one of the most popular attractions at the carnival over the years. Also on the same day, but not directly connected to the winter carnival will be the Youth Bowling Congress tournament at Clinton Crown Lanes where over 70 young bowlers from Western Ontario will take part. Fair may run 3 days Western Ontario's largest annual exhibition of livestock, the Clinton Spring Show and Trade Fair, will take place June 2 and 3 and maybe June 4 as well. The Huron Central Agricultural Society set the first two dates at its annual meeting and named a committee to study extending the 118th annual event to Sunday June 4. President Ross Lovett suggested the society's 25 directors review the fair prize list with an eye to increasing it. His suggestion came after secretary-treasurer Robert Gibbings said the time may soon come when only one fair in each county receives financial aid from the provincial government. At present, 11 fairs in Huron County receive provincial aid, All are rated as C class fairs except the one in Seaforth, which is B class. Last year's prize money in the Clinton fair totalled $4,000. The financial report tabled at the meeting showed a balance of $1,256 after expenses of $18,598. Among expenses were listed improvements to the fair grounds costing $3,500 and the addition of grandstand facilities for $8,500. In other business, it was agreed that Mr. Lovett, of RR 1, Londesboro, Mr. Gibbings, RR 1, Clinton, and ladies' division president Mrs. Jack Van Egmond, RR 1, Clinton, attend provincial fair board convention in Toronto Feb. 23-24, Mr. Lovett and Mr. Gibbings were re-elected. Gordon Lawson of Clinton was elected first vice-president and Harold Lobb, Clinton, second vice-president.