Clinton News-Record, 1974-11-07, Page 1First store restored
Clinton's first restoration" project, a store on Albert. Street next to. Bartliff's
Restaurant, was opened last Saturday by Gordon and Ruth Duern. The Arbor is a boutique that features handicrafted goods. Designer cord Duern, who did the plans, says construction delays have slowed down other projects on main street,
(News-Record photo)
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Thursday, Novthnber 7, 1974. 109 Year-No. 45
Named liberal hem!
Past president Of the Huron-MiddleseX Liberal ASSPOlatiOn, bob, Campbell (left)
congratulates 'John Broadfoot, Bruoefield;;:;9ithO was elected peesiderit the
association Wednesday at the'annUal dinhar Meeting in ZuriCh Centre IS.Charlid
Thomas, Brussels, newly elected executive vice,preSident and distridtiViCe4
president for Morris, Grey, glytt? and 3roagels, (T.A. photo)
A new municipal .coinp0x. will' be un,
veiled at a special ratepayer meeting to be
held next Wednesday rligh0Ov, 23 at the
Town Hall at 8 p.m., the INI/epirs,flecerd has
been informed, . -t Council decided to havei a ratepayers.
meeting so that town eitis could see
whatplans that the archite „oral firm of
Tillman .and Lamb has, 'planned for
municipal offices, '
At the same meeting, voter will get a
chance to hear the views of theVarioue_per-
sons running for municipal oqice ill Clin-
ton,. v
The regular November coudeil ' eeting-
will be held the day before, canTuesday
November 1,2 at 8 p.m., . th'e day
nominations for all municipal offices close.
- Clinton clerk-treasurer, Catri Proctor,.
told the News-Record on Toe day, that
council decided to have the r tepayers
meeting both to unveil the new p ans, and
also to give the people a - thanes to see
where the council stood on the matter,
He said that a referendum is planned
that would allow a yes or no vote on the
proposed project, but the note'would not be
legally binding on the new council,
Mr. Proctor said that next Wednesday
night was the only night that Wilfred Lamb
could unveil the plan, which was just com-
pleted this week. .,
Mr. Proctor said the plan breaks down
into three phases. The first phase would in-
volve building a new Senior Citizens
Recreation Hall, and library on property - the town now owns behind Wesley-Willis
United Church. The new building who'd
.stretch from Victoria to King Street, !
With the library moved into .the new
building, a complete renovation would%e
carried out on the old Library which woiild
be- turned into a town hall. The police
would occupy the basement of the present
library, which was built in 1910. The main
What's coming up.
Last Monday evening, November 4th, at
meeting of citizens, sponsored by the
BY JIM FITZGERALD
It seems the weatherman isn't co-
erating with the Centennial Committee
their distribution of the Centennial
ristmas cards, planned for last Tuesday
ht, had to be called off. The Guides and
gers will be out instead this coming
urday afternoon with the cards.
Speaking of Centennial, the entry forms
or the flag contest will be available after
ovember 15 at any of the three elemen-
ary scliools in town, or at CHSS or at the
PUC offices, The flag designs are to be
returned by November 29, and the winner,
ho will receive $50, will be announced
arty in December,
* * *
Monday November 11 will see Remem-
rance Day services marked in Town, and
ost stores will be closed until noon hour,
he post office will be closed all day and
ere will be no rural route service. The
tit box lobby will be open, however. ,
* * *
Sharpen your wits and your pencils for
brand new contest which starts today
the News-Record. Try it, There'will• be
ners every, week for six weeks, and a
nd prize at the close - just in time for
ristmas shopping.
* *
bile down arthe Health Unit offices on
ipley Street Monday morning doing a
0- on the crew Family Planning clinic,
noticed this little ditty tacked up art -a
I: I
bumble-bee is a merry old soul,
hasn't got time for birth control,
so for reasons such as these,
have so many sons of beast
floorWould be converted into municipal of,-
-Aces, including a clerk's office,, and com-
mittee rooms and the second floor wOuld
be renovated Into a council chamber and
court room,
The third phase pf the proposed project
would see. the demolition of the old. Town
Hall and the site made into a park.-
Mr. Proctor said' that there was no of.
ficial estimate Available as to the cost pf
the new.oroject, but cost would be'revealed
Clarence Neilans of Clinton was picked
last weekend as the' new arena manager for
the Clinton Community Centre.
Mr. Neilans, 55, will take over his new
duties next week. He was hired by the
Recreation Committee who met behind
closed doors, with Mr. Neilans absent, The
committee interviewed five Applicants.
Women's Committee of Clinton Voters,
• Terry Maguire threw his hat into the ring
for the mayoralty race of the upcoming
civic election.
The group, attended by between 35-40
citizens,• unanimously supported his
nomination in the anticipation that he
would not be unopposed.
Those present were determined never-
theless, to maintain the principles of the
Women's Committee of Clinton Voters ex-
pressed in their advertisement in last
week's News-Record, that no acclamations
should be approved.
Nevertheless, they also agreed that for
the positions for which only one person
could be elected, a two-man choice was
preferable to a multiple one, on the
grounds that it is possible that a third or
fourth candidate for the same office can be
as much of a political manoeuvre as an'-ac-
clamation.
The members said they have been
workihg, and will ,continue to work,
BY MILVENA ERICKSON
Al Scoffield of 'London approached
Bayfield council at their regular meeting
Monday evening and asked their views on
a sub-division he is contemplating pur-
chasing. Discussion ensued and several
aspects arose including lot sizes, road ac-
cesses, sewage and„water systems etc, Mr,
Scoffield is checking into these and will ap-
proach council at a subsequent meeting.
Bud Chamney, the waste disposal con-
tractor, was also present to re-negotiate his
contract, The council felt he had done a
good job in the first year of operation and
rehired ,hitti. The 1975 rates will be
somewhat increased as expenses for fuel
and wages have increased, Mr. Chainney
will continue the Monday morning pick-up,
but starting this coming Monday (Nov, 11),
he will begin picking up on Main St, at 9
ant
at the ratepAYers meeting, -
"The .Whole project will be carried out
over two years if the electorate approve,"
Mr, Proctor said,.
Earlier this year,: an engineering study
conducted en the old Town. Hall by
Tillman. and Lamb; 'architects of..Londnnt
said that it would Post about $400,000 to
restore the old building for municipal use,
At that time, the architects estimated that
it would cost about $250,000 to build a new
Mr. Neilans will resign immediately as
chairman of the Clinton Recreation Corn-
mittee, but haAaid in an interview en Mon-.
day that he will retain his post as the Clin-
tor; Fire Chief. •
Mr. Neilans will also give, up his job as'
the Town's refuse collector, at job that he
held on a three, year contract basis. The
uckerism
BY WILMA OKE
Tuckersmith Council approved Tuesday
night a preliminary plan for subdivision of
approximately 20 acres owned `by Ken and
.Rod Doig on the north side of Egmond-
ville.
The praject will proyjde lots for 61
houses and a one-acre park. The•'Doigs
must construct the necessary roads and,"
provide all services before turning it, over
to the township. They will 'sign an
agreement with the council covering the
necessary requirements.
The plans will be submitted to the Lon-
don office of the ministry of treasury,
economics and intergovbrnmental affairs
for approval.
An engineer's report by B.M. Ross &
'Associates Ltd. of Goderich on the safety of
bridges in Tuckersmith crossed by Huron
County board of, education buses revealed
that several of them need replacing.
Last Spring, the board of education, con-
cerned about the safety of its students
travelling on township roads, asked that
the various councils in the county certify
their bridges safe for school buses.
The report of the engineering firm, asked
by the township council to test the Tucker-
smith bridges, indicated that two bridges,
the Roman Line bridge at Lot 22, con-
cession 4, and 5 (Huron Road Survey)
should have a sign indicating a limit of 4 1 /2
towards the goal of two, persons running
for each position, so that every voter has a
choice, including, they hope, 12
nominations for the six council seats
available.
Although this is their aim, they say they
will disclose their choices for each position
as soon as all nominations are in, as a
united front, but it will' still be up to each
candidate, on an individual basis, to prove
to the voters that he or she is acceptable to
the voters.
Further plans discussed were to keep the
public• informed as soon as facts are
available about situations and events.
They were unanimous in saying, "We want
the truth told to every citizen,"
The meeting, under the chairmanship of
Irene Okahashi lasted for four hours. Fur-
ther meetings, all open ones, will be held
and the members intend to do their best to
inform the public of times and places,
because they wish as many citizens as
possible to attend.
, The Reeve reported oh two letters
received regarding the controversial curve
on Highway 21 in the Village. R.E.
McKinley and Jack Riddell had both con-
tacted Hon. John Rhodes, MTC in regards
to the matter on behalf of Bayfield and Mr.
Rhodes has promised to review the
situation. To date, no further correspon-
dence has been received.
A letter on the Ontario Good Roads Con-
vention in the Royal York, Toronto, Feb,
24 to 26, 1975 was received and also
correspondence from the County Clerk,
John Berry, with information relating to
the number of representatives allowed in
each section on the School . Board,
Its other business, it Was noted that
$99,050 had been issued ih building per-
mits for the month of Oct, and council leer-
tied that vandals had removed three letters
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lop hall,
,All of the present council are pledged to
the plan Mr. Proctor said •and will use it as
a' platform in the upcoming municipal elec-
tions, should
dttbweereOtl'er personabel°ne' have said
they will seek ejection. Terry Maguire told
the News7Record he will seek the mayors
'post, and Helen Tench said she will seek a
:Connell seat.
• contract expires next February. Garbage
will be collected by Mr. Neilans employee.
The Recreation Committee decided to
hire an arena manager after the Town's
Recreation Director Bev Wilton, quit last
Month. Mr. Wilton was the fourth director
in 20 years.
'Ons 'carrying load and' replaced as soon as
'possible; and Plumb's bridge on concession
41 and 12 (FIRS) marked with a sign that
.:maximum *carrying load is five tons and
ilso • replaced as soon as possible.
.;•„,.:The report said the Hanna bridge on
Concession 3 (HRS) sideroad 15 and 16
;sh ould have an eight-ton carrying load
limit, that repair work should be carried
ka, rails replaced and the bridge replaced , Jh the near future.
The bridge at Lot 7, concession 12 (HRS)
fo have a 11-ton load limit and Turner's
i4OnceeeiPA:A4Rift,SL:14,A,44,„
can .carry a load in excess of 11 tong.
The engineer noted in the report that he
has prepared plans for replacing of the
McLean Bridge on Concession 4 (HRS) at
sideroad 20-21 and is preparing plans for
the bridge concessisn 10-11 (HRS) at
Clinton and area residents will be able
to get family planning advice this Thur-
sday night` and every Thursday night as the
Huron County Family Planning Project is
extended to the second town in Huron
County.
The Family Planning*Project under the
supervision of the Huron County Health
Unit, will offer free advice and counselling
to anyone who wants to know more about
birth control. The clinic is free.
The clinic was first started in Huron
Park last June and later moved to Exeter,
according to Mrs. G.K. Thind, a supervisor
with the Health Unit. The scheme is finan-
ced by a $20,000 federal goverriment grant
from the department of national health
and welfare.
Mrs, Thind said the Planning Unit had
several inquiries from the Clinton area and
decided to set up a clinic here. •
The clinic, which will be open each Thur-
sday night from 6:30 p.m, to 9 p.m. will
give advice on family Planning, including
Damage light
on Hallowe'en
Clinton and area was mote fortunate
than other areas of the County over the
Hallowe'en period as no major damage
was reported.
In Clinton, oh Hallowe'en night, vandals
opened several fire hydrants, broke a large
Plate glass window at the IGA store, and
smeared cooking grease on the post office
and several businesses in town,
AlaO during the three day period, a stain
glass window at St. Paul's Anglican
Church was smashed out, but police were
unable to estimate the value of the broken
window.
On Saturday night, fire did heavy
damage to a car owned by Jim Cameron of
Clinton, but firemen say that arson is not
suspected. The car was parked in an alley
behind a 'Rattenbury Street apartment,
Vandals Hallowe'en night also smeared
paint on the wall of the Pricegard store,
and numerous windows were soaped. Win-
dows were reported broken at Chapman's
Barber Shop and St. Joseph's Separate
School.
Clinton police investigated one accident
during the last week, a collision at the cor-
ner of Rattenbury and Albert Street on
Tuesday morning. A car driven by Robert
McTavish of Woodstock and a truck driven
by Bruce 'Lyndon of Mary Street in Clinton
were involved. Damage totalled k1v00,
A ter stolen in Clinton on Monday MOP.
ning was recovered later in the day,
Charges are pending. '
Weather
1974
NI ,L0
OCTOBER • •
1973
HI LO
29 64 , 44 47'• 40
30 65 53 51 , 46
31 65 58 51 47
NOVEMBER
1 69 49 48 42
2 56 43 46 40 '
3 57 45 43 36
4' 46 '39 41 , 36
Rainfall ,78 ' Rain 1.45"
t .,1 1 to be replaced in 1975.
C erk James McIntosh will forward a
copy of engineer's report to the Huron
County board, of education and to the
ministry of transportation and com-
munications for authority through by-laws
to post weight loads on the bridges in-
dicated in report,
Building permits were issued to the
Vanastra Recreation Committee for
building over the swimming pool and to
Rochus Faber of Kippen for an. addition to
barn.
stallation' rate of water to houses ''`in
Egmondville at $400 (was $200) and to a
commercial buildings $500 (was $400) and
continuing annual charge of $40 per year.
Council accepted the resignation of Jim
Hill of Vanastra from the Vanastra
methods of birth control. They will also do
blood and Pap smear tests, and offer free
contraceptive supplies.
Mrs. Thind said that any person was
welcome whether they were married or not,
and that a doctor would be available if
consultation was needed.
The Clinic will operate out of the Health
Unit • offices across from the Clinton
Hospital on Shipley Street. It will be in
charge' of Helen Eccles, a registered nurse
from Exeter.
John Broadfoot of Brucefield was elected
president of the Huron-Middlesex Liberal
Association in Zurich Wednesday night
(October 30).
Charles Thomas of Brussels was elected
executive vice-president. Other vice-
presidents: Dave McClure, Crediton; Paul
Steckley, Zurich; Wilson Hodgins, Lucan;
John Rutherford, Lucknow; Don Kay, Clin-
ton; Graham Craig, Walton; Bill Keel,
Wingham, and Howard Aitken, Goderich.
Prior to the voting, Iona Campagnolo,
Body found
near Bayfield
The body of a Zurich man, was found
floating in the Bayfield River last Wed-
nesday afternoon (October 30) but no foul
play is suspected.
Ontario Provincial Police, Goderich
Detachment, said the body of Earl Zimmer,
59, manager of the Ontario Liquor Control
Board Store in Zurich, was discovered by
Jack Sturgeon of Bayfield, who was fishing
about a half-mile upstream from the High-
way 21 bridge.
Police said the death was due to natural
causes, probably a heart attack.
Recreation Committee as he has moved to
Saskatoon to accept a new job.
Barry Davies and. Gerry Salton, both of
Vanastra, Were appointed to the
Recreation Committee to replace. Mr. Hill
and John Duddy who has resigned from
the committee previously.
The County of Huron notified the town-
ship it is responsible 'for the election of the
two Huron County board of education
trustees who represent the townships of
Tuckersmith, and Stanley; Village of
(continued on page 7)
,
an, 18, jailed
Wayne Coombs, 18 a Seaforth native
now living in Clinton, was sentenced to a
total of 27 days 'in jail in Goderich •Court
on Monday following his conviction earlier
of assaulting a Clinton police officer and
damaging the Town cruiser.
Coombs, convicted October 28, and
remanded to Monday for sentencing, was
also fined $100 or 10 days in jail for having
liquor in a place other than his residence.
The charges resulted froin a, July 22 in-
cident when Clinton police raided a Rat-
tenbury Street apartment.
Two charges of uttering threats to police,
two of assaulting police, a second
possession of liquor count and a charge of
dangerous driving laid as a result of the in-
cident, were either dismissed or with..
drawn.
(L-Skeena), parliamentary assistant to In-
dian and Northern Affairs Minister Judd
Buchanan, exhorted the' party faithful to
work toward winning the Huron-Middlesex
riding for the Liberals.
"We went 17 years without a Liberal
member in our riding (Skeena)," she said,
"and then, we won it with a woman.
Nothing is impossible," Mrs. Campagnolo
defeated NDP member Frank Howard, who
represented the riding for 17 years, in the
July 8 election,
Munici al complex unveiling next week
Looks of anticipation cross the faces of these youngsters as they wait to see what
will be fished out of a "chocolate pond". The scene was repeated many times as
the junior grades at Clinton Public School held a Hallowe'en party last Thursday in
the school. The fish here turned out to be a chocolate bar. (News-Record photo)
Mayorality race has two contenders
Bayfield subdivision queried
Clarence •Neilans' named areitiA•manage'r
401./INNNINfts.ssiin,
Council passed, a..,14YATY ,,,se,t4114,4117::W''
firth control clinic opens
approves 20 acre subdi vision
Brucefield man heads Grits