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Clinton News-Record, 1972-04-27, Page 15Clinton News,Rocord, Thursday, April 27,1972-5A TODAYSCHILD BY HELEN ALLEN THE TORONTO .n SYNDICATE LOVES TILE OUTDOORS Grant, with an engaging cowlick keeping his blonde hair front going where he wants it, has just had his ninth birthday, lie's a most likeable lad, small and slim with blue eyes and fair skin- freckled in the summer, Ills background is Anglo-Saxon. Grant is a real outdoor boy. lie loves camping and is fond of sports, especially hockey and baseball. lie is a great collector, interested in all the creatures a boy can find in woods or fields, in streams and under stones, Toads, crayfish, mice - anything small and pick-up-able is likely to find a place in Grant's pockets. Grant is popular with his schoolmates and makes friends readily with adults. Ile is in Grade four where he has sonic problems with reading, but has no behaviour problems and is well regarded by his teacher. • An even-tempered boy, Grant is responsive to encouragement and praise, lie has patience and can tolerate losing. Grant needs relaxed, loving parents who will want to give him much attention and stimulation in a home where there will not be academic pressures, lie should be the youngest in the family. To inquire about adopting Grant, please write to Today's Child, Box 888, Station K, Toronto. For general adoption in- formation, ask your Children's Aid Society. BROMO SELTZER REG. SIZE 85c 69c HAND CREAMS LOTION-10 oz.-WITH ,, NOXZEMA FREE DISPENSER 1 5 BAN DEODORANTS 7 oz. SPRAY RIGHT GUARD ANTI T:PIRANT 1 ,69 "HOUR AFTER HOUR" NEW FROM COLGATE-5 oz, REG, 1.49 89t 6 01. ANTI-PE/1SPIRANT, REG. & UNSC, 1,69 1.19 SHAMPOOS .9 OZ. ANTI,PERSPIRANT,IIEG, & UNSC, 1.00 1.49 Brack Bask Texturizer 30z. I,09 69t BRECK ONE LOTION aoz, 1.29 94t VCS 136"(AggiLig741 2.49 1.99 DIAL HAND SOAPS 814 k8 3 /5 1 3 /5 2c MACILEANS Zmiry't1Tz: 1.3 1/1 ,29 7,9c 82c 1.69 1.39 1.09 ilotitt, ijoirie/EAV V narePges MONEY DOESN'T AMOS MAO 1/APP/AIEST- A /WAN WM/ME MAIO/ IS NOHAAP/ER,THAN A MAN WM/ Mee... 0 STERLING FUELS ,FORMERLY GORDON GRIGG FUELS SERVING CLINTON AND DISTRICT SINCE 1945 Call Our Agent ROSS J[WITT PHONE 482-9411 For FARM & HEATING PETROLEUM NEEDS No Waiting on Cleanouts Pick Your Date Now! For your safety our delivery truck; carry fuel oil only FOR FREE BURNER SERVICE NIGHT OR DAY CALL 482-9411 11 rigfl112Pil TOWN of CLINTON Auditor's Report To: The Members of Council, and Ratepayers of the Corporation of the Town of Clinton. I have examined the 1971 financial statements of the Corpora- tion of the Town of Clinton and its local boards, which are listed on the attached index, My examination included a general review of the accounting procedures and such tests of accounting records and other supporting evidence as I considered necessary in the circum- stances. In my opinion these financial statements present fairly the financial position of the Corporation of the Town of Clinton and its local boards as at December 31st, 1971, and the results of their operations for the year then ended, in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted for Ontario municipalities applied an a basis consistent with that of the preceding year. (Signed) March 7, 1972 A. M. Harper, Licence Number 4223 STATEMENT OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE 1971 STATEMENT OF CAPITAL FUND OPERATIONS For the year ended December 31, 1971 CAPITAL OUTLAY 1971. 1970 Capital expenditure Public works ...... .... .. . $ 75,998.00 $130,226.00 Sanitation and waste removal 36,787.00 14,398.00 Recreation and community services 5,500.00 Community planning and development 1,298.00 119,583.00 144,624.00 CAPITAL FINANCING Long term liabilities incurred 28,000.00 Contributions from the revenue fund 60,814.00 144,624.00 ( 88,814.00)(144,624.00) Unfinanced capital outlay (Unexpended capital fin- ancing at the end of the year) 30,769.00 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET REVENUE Taxation Contributions Other Total revenue .„ 1• .......... EXPIOND/TTAF. General government 30,401.00 Protection to persons and property . ...... 68,761.00 Public works 107,798.00 Sanitation and waste removal ... ..... .......... 27,812.00 Conservation of health . 41.00 Social and fatnily services 19,881.00 Recreation and community services . . ... . 65,031.00 Community planning and development 2,133.00 Financial expenses 6,445.00 Education . 167,029,00 Region or county-share of expenditure 61,831.00 Total expenditure Excess of revenue over expenditure for the year (Excess of expenditure oVer revenue for the year) Surplus (deficit) at 'the beginning of the yeat' ... As at December 31, 1971 ASSETS 1971 1970 Cash . .. $ 27,658,00 $ 24,567.00 Accounts receivable 50,277.00 91,244.00 Taxes receivable . . 37,120.00 25,042.00 Other current assets 4,500.00 19,890.00 119,555.00 160,743.00 Capital outlay to be recovered in future years 322,489.00 291,502.00 442,044,00 452,245.00 LIABILITIES Temporary loans 55,000.00 108,500.00 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 57,992.00 58,616.00 Other Current liabilities 9,177.00 10,810.00 122,169.00 177,926.00 Net long term Liabilities . . ..... ...... 289,720.00 289,502.00 Reserves and reserve funds 21,146.00 2,321.00 Surplus (deficit) and unapplied capital receipts 9,009.00 (17,504.00) 442,044.00 452,245,00 for the year ended Decmber 31, 1971 1971 1970 $363,052.00 $345,559.00 27,641.00 76,396.00 182,526.00 35,567.00 - 40.00 6,633.00 53,843,00 1,436,00 8,848,00 176,674.00 61,839.00 625,243.00 from other governments ..... 200,533.00 212,734.00 20,091.00 15,734.00 583,676,00 574,027.00 557,163.00 26,513.00 (51,216,00) (17,504.00) 38,712.00 ......... Surplus at the end of the year 9,009.00 (17,504.00) row *in:4 ow BY SHIRLEY .1. ,KELLER burn WI begin meeting with smorgasbord This week I'm not going to write this column. I'm going to use the Contents of a letter I received from someone who signed himself or herself "A teenager", The letter was postmarked in London„ .but if it had been written ill Tirobuctoo it would be a dandy. It was entitled Teenagers are not sad. Here it is: "Children are born to love. It Is adults who make them hate others and be cruel. Teaching a child to love and care for people and animals will help him to develop into a responsible adult who will love and care for leis fellowman, "Why do so many people hate long hair on boys? There's nothing evil about long hair. Nothing sacred about short hair. Nothing wrong with sideburns and beards. Recollect when this was the style in great grandfather's days, when women were proud of it. It's time adults got rid of the • hang-up, not the hair. "Heed"eed not the worst in us- seek out and love what is the best in us. "Don't sit back and criticize. If you honestly want to do some good, then help us. Encourage us to work out our doubts and fears. By doing this you will help us mature so we will have guts enough to admit that we do not have all the answers either. Some of you adults have stopped growing mentally, That should not happen, We (the teenagers) have not arrived at maturity yet, we have not stopped growing. So we need adults to help us become giving, sharing people-people who love ourselves so we can love others too. "If adults and teenagers would try and get along, the world would be a lot better. Adults, please don't always try to see the worst in us. You' se are far from perfect too, you know. "Discipline without love begets resentment. It is the devoted and skillful blending of the two which develops children into adults, able to cope with the environment in self-reliance, self-mastery and courage. The grace of forgiving is HAIR COLOURING NICE 11 EASY MODESS CAREFREE VITAMINS FLINTSTONE'S PAIN RELIEVERS a necessary partner of the power of discipline. "The family is the place where, more than in any other, the art of Co-operative living is learned. Parents and children will benefit by working together on problems and projects thataffect the home, "A very positive way in which to prepare children for life is to keep their sights high with regard to the friends they make. Parents find it fitting to encourage the friends to come to the house when a welcome is extended and a suitable place assigned for the young people to study together, play games, talk or make music. Then the parents need not be haunted by the thought of secret or street-corner meetings, Give the child a chance to experience the pleasure and learn hospitality. "I've seen parents who don't bother with their children. They didn't try to teach them the right way togo, never let them bring in friends and they were really cruel to them by hitting them with sticks and belts. I've seen these poor kids be hostile. It was hard for them to getalong in school and the work world. They were angry and given to frequent tantrums. "Here are some rules for adults to raise good children, "1. Be firm butifair. "2. Don't be cruel, by hitting them all the time. "3. Teach them how to make decisions. "4. Have a united front, "5. If you promise them something, keep that promise. "6. Talk to them, not just when they are little but always. They'll love you, "7. Don't require your child to be an extension of you. "8. Never tell them I don't believe you." And there you have it folks. The words of "A teenager". Do you agree with the writer' that "teenagers are not bad"? I do. I always have. In fact, I'm learning things every day from my teenagers, in much the same way that they learn things from me. By listening. The April meeting of the Auburn Women's Institute began with a smorgasbord luncheon served at 1 pA. last Tuesday afternoon in the Memorial Community Hall with Mrs, Leonard Archambault in charge. Mrs. Kenneth McDougall, Mrs. Oliver Anderson, Mrs. Andrew Kirkconnell, Mrs. Alfred Fry and Mrs. Wilfred Sanderson were the committee in charge. A sing-song was led by Mrs. Gordon Chamney. The minutes of the previous meeting were accepted as read by the secretary, Mrs, Donald Haines. She also presented the financial statement. It was announced that the new flag has been given to the Town of Auburn. Final plans were made for the Huronview birthday party. It was announced that the blossom tea at Huronview would be held on May 3, Plans were made for the 50th anniversary to be held on May 2. Mrs. Donald Haines and Mrs, Eleanor Bradnock were named conveners for the- wedding dinner on June 3, It was decided to buy More juice and water glasses for the hall. Reports were given for the year's work by Mrs. Gordon Powell and Mrs. Eldon MacLennan for Agriculture and Canadian Industries; Mrs, Thomas Lawlor and Mrs. Gordon Naylor for Citizenship and Education; Mrs. Lawrence Plaetzer and Mrs. Gordon Chamney for Historical research and current events: Mrs. Thomas Haggitt and Mrs. Roy Daer for home economics and health; Mrs. Torrance Tabb and Mrs. Ed Davies for resolutions; Mrs. Eleanor Bradnock for Public Relations: and Mrs, Gordon Taylor for the Tweedsmuir History book. Mrs. Andrew Kirkconnell gave the monthly and year report for the cards sent and replies. The roll call was answered by the paying of fees. Mrs, Gordon Taylor gave a summary of the Tweedsmuir book. Mrs, Leonard Archambault read an address to Mrs. Taylor thanking her for 27 years as curator for the hook and Mrs. Robert Phillips presented her with life membership and pin in the Federated Women's Institute of Ontario. Mrs. Taylor. taken by surprise. thanked everyone for bestowing this honor on her. A reading was given by Mrs. Kenneth McDougall. Prizes were presented to Mrs. Roy Daer', Mrs. Leonard Archambault. Mrs. Gordon Chamney. Mrs, Torrance Tabb, Mrs. Frank Raithby and Mrs. William Elliott. Sharon Glousher took up the collection. The chairman of the nominating committee, Mrs. Robert Turner presented the slate for 19'72 which were accepted as prepared by Mrs. Turner. Mrs. Beth Lansing and Mrs. Thomas Lawlor, Mrs. Frank Raithby presided for the election of officers. The new officers are: past president. Mrs. Leonard Archambault: president. Mrs. Donald Cartwright: vice- president. Mrs. Thomas Haggitt: second vice-president. Mrs. Eldon MacLennan: secretary- treasurer. Mrs. Donald Bathes; assistant secretary-treasurer. Mrs. Gordon Chamney. District director. Mrs. L. Archambault: alternate district director, Mrs. Frank Raithby: visiting committee, Mrs. Roy Daer, Mrs. Robert Turner, Mrs. Gordon Naylor: card convener. Mrs. Andrew Kirkconnell: pianist, Mrs. Robert Phillips. Mrs, Richard Brooks: directors. Mrs, Robert Phillips, Mrs. Harry Watson, Mrs. Bert Craig: telephone committee, Mrs. Ed. Davies, Mrs. Robert Phillips, Mrs. William Straughan; nominating committee, Mrs. Thomas Lawlor, Ml's. Beth Lansing, Mrs. Gordon Naylor: public relations officer, Mrs, Eleanor Bradnock, , Standing committee conveners, tclteta- SAUS SERVICE I"We Service What We Sell' kEl VICTORIA ST. HWY. No. 4, S. CLINTON 411/.9 167 tizettztptzterstotitt= Agriculture and Canadian Industries, Mrs. Eldon MacLennan, Mrs. Gordon Powell; citizenship and world affairs, Mrs, Gordon Naylor, Mrs. Thomas Lawlor; education and cultural affairs, Mrs. Kenneth McDougall, Mrs, Wilfred Sanderson; family and consumers affairs, Mrs, Roy Daer, Mrs, Thomas Haggitt; resolutions, Mrs. William Elliott, Mrs. William Empey; curator, Mrs. Gordon Taylor; Tweedsmuir book committee, Mrs. Robert Phillips, Mrs. William Straughan, Mrs. Eleanor Bradnock, Mrs. Oliver Anderson, Mrs. Thomas Haggitt and Mrs, William Clark, Mrs. Donald }lathes extended thanks to Mrs. Archambault for her leadership and the new president spoke a few words before the meeting was closed. HURONVIEW PARTY Over thirty residents of Huronview having birthdays in April were honored last Wednesday by the Auburn Women's Institute. Mrs, Gordon Taylor and Mrs. Thomas Haggitt were in charge of the program and getting the gifts. Mrs. Taylor led in a sing-song with Mrs. Donald Haines at the piano, Mrs. Richard Brooks played a piano instrumental, Ross Robinson played several mouth- organ selections accompanied by Mrs. Haines. Readings were given by Mrs. Thomas Haggitt. Mr's. Taylor sang solos accompanying herself on the ukulele. Happy birthday was sung and gifts were presented. Decorated cupcakes were served to all and those having birthdays received cakes with tiny candles. AUBURN SOCIALS Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Nixon of Mississauga spent the weekend with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Mills. Mr. and Mrs, Duncan MacKay. Mr. and Mrs, Thomas Johnston and Miss Laura Phillips ..'ere guests at a birthday party in honor of Mrs. Elsie Eustace on the occasion of her 80th birthday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Weir and Mr. Weir, 6 Mark St.. London. Mrs. Weir and her mother received the guests from Goderich, Clinton, Auburn and London. A social time was ..„..„ enjoyed by all and Mrs. Eustace Michael and Janice of Chatham displayed her many birthday gifts visited last Saturday with her and cards. Dainty refreshments mother, Mrs. Gordon Taylor. and birthday cake Were served. Mr. and Mrs. John Robinson of Mr, and Mrs. Wilson Armitage Mississauga visited last Saturday of London visited last 'Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Robert with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Phillips, in Clinton Public Hospital. Robert Armstrong is a patient Phillips. Raymond Redmond of Goderich on the sudden death of her husband on Sympathy is extended to Mrs. Mr, and Mrs. Ronald Rathwell, last Sunday morning, matter of piinciple BY .1, CARL'HEIVIIKIGWAY During this past week I received a very welcome cheque from the Provincial treasurer, the refund of a portion of the education tax on my farm property. I was glad to get the cheque but lam far from happy with the system. As far as I have been able to discover there are only two reasons for taxes, to pay far services that individuals cannot economically provide for themselves, such as roads, schools etc, and secondly to equalize income in the form of old-age pensions, family allowances, welfare etc, People are never happy about paying taxes but I think it is mainly because they have so little knowledge of how much they are paying in hidden taxes and so little confidence in how well their tax money is being spent, Since there has been a good deal of criticism of our education tax system lets take a look at it, I think We are all agreed that education is good and that it has to be paid for but who should pay for it? This is a service to people and those who receive the most benefit should pay accordingly, just as the men who drives the most with the biggeSt vehicle pays the most gasoline tax. . According to the Farm Credit Corporation loan system it seems that our farm experts feel a viable farm setup requires a capitalization of at least $100,000, yet farmers are classified in the low income bracket. I wonder how many Doctors, who are classified in the highest .income bracket, have $100,000.invested in home and office and therefore pay equal education tax? So much for the collection of education taxes. How about the way the education taxes are spent. The last few weeks there have been many articles criticizing the Provincial government for reducing the education grants. I haven't the necessary information to evaluate the wisdom of the methods of the reduction but I do question the value we are getting for our education tax dollar. Last fall I had occasion to attend Commencement Exercises at one of our county High Schools. The program we were given listed a teaching staff of 59, If we leave out the Principal and vice-Principal for administration we have 57 classroom teachers. I was informed, by what I consider a reliable source, that the enrollment was 914, This is an average of less than 17 pupils per teacher. I then inquired the average number of pupils per class and was told that this would be 25, In other words no more than 37 teachers would be in the class-room at any one time. What are the other 20 teachers doing? Remember that the school day at most is only 6 hours or 30 hours a week which on the basis of a standard 40 hour week leaves 10 hours a week for lesson preparation and marking tests. Since most of the secondary teachers teach only one or two subjects I think this should be quite sufficient after a couple of years experience. It seems to me that• the high scholastic requirements demanded for our secondary teachers should provide us with staff with the ability to teach more than one subject and our highly paid administration staff should be able to devise timetables to make more efficient use of our teaching staff power. Further, I don't think our governments should be very proud of the fact that our educational system can boast about having the most highly educated, and most numerous, unemployed in our history. 1 l'ifito 1-A-DAY- 100's 4.69 2.95 UFFERIN 100's 1.69 99c STOMACH REMEDIES 2 HURON STHEET, CLINTON Open Rvery Thursday and Piidiy night SPECIAL FEATURES TILL APRIL 30th SiIMMO PRICEGARD RETAIL PRICE ' HATR-614E-ssI6iaa- 235 1.69 NUVOLA 7 DAY SET 13 oz. 2,50/1.99 1.69 FEMININE PRODUCTS N,±1;&(` IsNS 1.79 1.09 BY CLAIROL