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Clinton News-Record, 1975-01-16, Page 151 ,• or's inaugurat address • "Greetings to audience - Press. • '',*What I' have' to say tonight I hope will be like a Mini skirt, . long enough to cover the subject, but short enough to be interesting. "I would like to express my , personal thanks to the citizens and the Council of the Town of Clinton for* again electing me to serve as their Mayor for this our Cen- tennial year. I would also like to commend the citizens who were so active in creating the interest which in this 'past -opinion.' sand. I feel of equal int- .. y ortance to, the small urban. `�'W e. as an -elected body � w e �m.ust; will, . I hope, welcome and municipality, respect `cons'tructive Continue to press for a, criticism' and I hope we Will reform in tax revenue be able to � call on you, the sharing between • Federal, Provincial and Municipal citizens, to participate on Governments, in other words: various committees. which a new reform for the real, will assist us in a proper and changing public needs. government. "As we are all well aware, "In order to achieve a co- ordinated system of local municipal ,costs are rising. government, I- feel `there Property taxes, already high, are becoming a serious must be established firm problem. These are the guidelines as to the result of our vastly changing responsibilities of the elected society, and I feel this has body and our appointed been brought about by people, with respect to policy failure of government at all was evident making and administration. election, this is truly levels to respond in an ap- . democracy at work. Policy making- must be, and propriate manner. "I would be remiss if I did will be the sole respon- "The actions of your not express my personal sibility of the elected body, council in the past term have -- and the process of carrying indicated they are ha e appreciation embe s of uo those out policies are ad - f members last council who ministrative and engineering operating your business to served term, Mr• matters. the best advantage of Sta McFarlane and ° Mr. ""I would ask members of everybody for I feel our tributirns - their con- Council and our department accomplishments speak for tributions were of great help themselves - sewerage, heads to be of an open mind Tannin and oning, toh council and on behalf s,of with problems roads, planning the council and the citizens, in dealing cons9rvation areas. Progress I say thank you. To the that may be encountered and hange, not always _ is c newly-elected members, Mr. act within their several palatable, and t change Hunter and Mr. Lobb, limits. welcome into the municipal "The term of the present requires in most instances, a readjustment of our spen- council should be exciting your new� and I venture.eyou enjoy yet meaningful, with a ding, and we are called on to your roach to the meet not only the 'needs'of definite app "We are a body elected by future of Clinton and area, in people, but also their the govern its of this town the as much as we are starting `wants', and this all places gnvurn its affairsdfor on our second century and heavier • demand on the tax ensuing term and it is our' dollar. Let us be prepared responsibility to accept- this our challenge is one to to dmeet this challenge and I initiate and establish sound assure you we are not alone llow. with this problem. To meet faith for the good governing Principles for those who of the municipality, its fo persons and its properties, ""As to our priorities for these requirements, more according to law and to and the coming year, I feel monies will be required, and best , of our knowledge and this has only one source - consideration should be ,taxes. This then, I feel, is not ability, given to the following, and I "Ours is a leadership l ould ask Council to support the responsibility of only.the limbo with the senior levels elected people, but of all of these: those who are involved in ci • government and our our 100th Birthday citizens: — a continuation on ,_ administration of our town, "Leadership - is a responsibility priority , basis of street as well as the citizens. The ss council as a reconstruction and sidewalks - `Partnership' concept — DEFINITE -action on whole in assessing, for- becomes more apparent and mulcting and implementing what we' are confronted with, our municipal becomes we must continue to have a requirements true and sincere dialogue in the best i Leterest'of all, not - — continued continued effort in the with all the governments just a few. areme make it quest for new industry involved,.. more particularly. quite clear, we not the t �'''-ti Ye-;-crounty and area which exploration into _ e serve. One has only to only power,uwe havedi feasibility of ambulance limited authority and it is" service in Clinton "observe the actions in some further diffused by. boards of education, utilities and other — establishment of a Regional concepts and what , is more, the reaction to these permanent senior citizens concepts of government, • se authorities. Drop -In -I Centre and lounge - `In these days . of par- P appreciate the cal ©% a1 'r ar ' .sen see , •Senior`'titz s Building. `_' ticipation, especially the autonomy and the grass ` Corporation, expires Marc a continued dialogue th ,.o CLINTON NW'SRECORI Stanley Township residents believe a small twister was responsible for flattening this barn on the farm of Dave :Durand of RR 3, Bayfield on Highway 21. The barn was flattened -about 4: 30-14m. Saturday morning' and the debris scattered over a nearby field. (News -Record photo) BY BLANCHE DEENES . treasurer's report the The annual Vestry meeting regular treasurers report. of St. James Church, 1VIid• dleton was held at the home of `Ren. and Mrs. Youmatoff, Bayfield. Rev. Youmatoff opened the meeting with a prayer for the 18 member. present. Mabel Middleton secretary, Cead the minute: of the last 'meeting. Rev Youmatoff welcomed the twc young people who attendee the meeting and _ thanker ._ them for their work in the church. John Deenes gave report on the Senate Edward Wise gave the treasurer's report. The following people were elected to office: peoplei warden, Don Middleton; lay delegate, John Deeves; sus lay delegate, Stewart Middleton; Mabel Mid dleton; Vestry clerk; Ec Wise, treasurer; board o management, Mabel Mid dleton, Ray Wise, Edwarc Wise. Dean Adwinkle, ap pointed by Rev. Youmatoff elected by the people Edward Deeves, Vert Miller, Audrey Middleton Mills. - �^ Stewart Middleton,- ' Jac'. , Smith and James Storey: Personals captain of the s auditors are off to a well eesmen Rev. and Mrs. arnedand toff Edward Deeves; Keith Miller and• Blanche needed holiday to Jamaica. Deeves; John Deeves. While in Jamaica, Rev. Rector's Warden. Youmatoff will preach The meeting closed in several sermons. One will be prayer lead ,by Rev. on "Baptism". Another Youmatoff.' Lunch was sermon will be called "A served by the hostess, with Child -Shall lead them,". We 'Marion 'Smith and Audrey all wish them a Safe and Middleton assisting Happy Holiday. • This picture taken last Saturday morning of the pier at Bayfield attests. to the As swtrength lgth and velocity of the near 60 mile an hour winds that hit the area on Saturday. as causing thousands of dollar's, property damage, the wind wipped Lake Huron into a fury. (News -Record photo) yd ro, GUPEopen talks • Local 1000 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees has commenced contract negotiations ...with Ontario Hydro. , The,.., current 000 . type whioh is questionable as to its real value to the municipality, we would all do well to remember the challenge inherent in the words of Edmond Burke, a ' candidate for election in arJ_Y".. days, and ' I quote `Your representative owes you not his industry only, but his judgement, and he betrays instead of serving you if he sacrifices it to your Did you just say "Boy am I tired"? with our county and municipal governments for an economic and progressive government for the county (i,e. a policy on recreation, police, area fire, working o.k:) "How many of`" these projects we are able' to implement will depend.on how diligently and carefully we are able to plan and budget. How much money we will have to spend will be dependent on how we, as council, are prepared to accept our challenge as a responsible government. In order to accomplish our aims first let us endeavour roots' concept. I feel that e ,t- 31, 1975. Meeting at Toronto's Season's Sheraton Hotel are six -sub-committees plus a Master - Bargaining Com- mittee. '"'hy , Jack m ittee. c MacDonald, Iia e - President of the Union. old saying, "all, that glitters \TaiidL1s cul . po4er - lanai prgpriate to some reg destinies. "In closing, I would just like to.repeat the words of the late Abraham Lincoln - `One has learned the art of living when he has learned 40 aminutesnlast efor Wedne about . to serve.' � . . "Public office is a trust. It m ruinPoweg, wasnuary also 8 ut to the is also an opportunity to serve, and after all, should Seaforth Community all of us not agree with the Hhosepital and factory The hospital e Genesco anonymous author who said soperated on auxiliary power. "I expect to pass through H oro crews, using this world once; any kind- Y ness that I can show to any snowmobiles to reach the fellow creature, let me do it damaof here, switched line in a field power th or is not. gold' is quite ap- Vandals shot out six hydro foreman, said it took all day insulators and several to repair the damage. conductors cutting power in Seaforth—provincial police a large section of Seaforth ;„ are investig to make the best use of our now. Let me no I L uGaGa ., neglect it, for• shall not the second of two lines P�//TIGNi7[1/O!I tax dollars, raised at the sin "" feeding Seaforth,.. local level, and secondly; Pass this way ag Don Eastman, Hydro area Fitness. In your heart you know it's right. , . -. A Food Handlers Seminar d Will be held in the following locations - Assessment Office board room, Gloucester Terrace a., .Xe.E.er,. Jail: 21. -e'. - a Ladies Auxiliary Room, South. Huron Hospital, Exeter Seaforth, Jan. 29 Seaforth-Community Hospital Board Room, 24 Centennial Drive, Seaforth Wingham, Jan. 30. Huron County Health Unit Office, Catherine St. Winghem All interested persons are invited to attend this seminar Please contact: Huron County Neoith Unit 524-8301 or 1.80.0.265-4485 by Jan. 24, 1915 i •;I Ir —• �.��•' 119111Pr4/ttflrnm• � rtti ., ,r•� .i 11111;1"111111111111, AU! "Your Want- Ad Is Working, Ma'am " Too formal an occasi n to be interrupted by a telephone call? Most phone calla, yes. But not when the call is iii' i sponse to the Want Ad she placed in The Clinton News -Record Sooner or later, everybody encounters a situation which can hest he solved by using a Want Ad. And when this situation occurs, a Want Ad solves it .easily, efficiently and economically. To place a Want Ad in The Clinton News -Record, just dial 4R2-:144:1 a* One of our friendly Ad.Vikor' will 'attend to your instructions quickly. She will answer anv questions you may have about our circulation, our rates, or about how to word your ad for best resultx. Our Ad -Visors are on hand .to *erve you every Monday through Friday. 9•00 a m. 'till 5:00 p.m. •lust dini 4R2-144:1 .. ftnd Tisa Tht t'linttm 'Vt. ,4 liiirnrli tt, te.,rl t'"t• , •,tr, ating The Union's agenda significantly reduced from that of 1972,, includes proposals. for a dental plan, improved vacations, a long - ter •:.a1jt,m.:edan. ,,�x►d,_ voluntary retirement at age 60. No specific wage demand has been set. A rigid timetable has been established to guarantee that the membership` will be voting to accept or reject a final proposal early in April. Both parties have agreed to adhere to a news blackout during the course' of negotiations. Lois Smith read a very, nice poem "`An• Ode Rural Mailman." Sarah Storey thanked the A.C.W. for frith sent to her husband Joe while he was in - hospital. Marion Smith gave the card report and read a very nice thank -you note from Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Jervis for the gift sent to him while he was recovering from his eye operation. Lois Wise read a very nice letter from Rev. Harrison thanking the A.C.W. for hi: subscription to the Clinton paper. Three visitors wert , welcome being Mrs. Eleanai • Connolly, Lois Smith ani i Barb Kilgour. These ladie' will be regular members. In the absence of Rev . Youmatoff, Lois Wise closed the meeting in prayer and Mrs. Fred Middleton served a very nice lunch assisted by Delores Dutot and Audrey ' Middleton. Youth group met Sunday evening at the home of Len. The A.C.W. of St. James Mabel Middleton has been Church Middleton will hold a appointed Captain of the card partyand auction sale Ability Fund (March of on Friday, Jan. 17 about 8 Dimes) asking many of the women in the area including yours truly to assist her in collecting. We will be calling on you neighbours within the next two weeks. • Mr." and Mrs. Joe Mayne and Michelle were weekend guests with the John Elders family. Mr. and Mrs. DeniifS Kelly of Woodstock were home for the weekend 'at Mr. and Mrs. .Edwdrd Wise Mary and Nathan Smith went to Stratford • for the weekend visiting with Helen and Greg Castrinas. Sorry to report that . Vera Hudie is home 'with a broken elbow. Charles Ellis weekend with his Mills. p.m. Ladies, bring lunch. .ACW meeting The January meeting of the A.C.W. of St. Jame; ' Church, Middleton was held at the home of Mrs. Fred Middleton with Mrs. Sarah Storey in charge of the meeting. Mrs. Storey thanked the hostess for opening her home for tTi a ^iYi eet'hiir"d39Virs •. Storey read a very nice poem to open the, meeting. Vera Miller read-- the scripture and Sarah read the meditation and Litany, and Estelle Wise Read the minutes of the last meeting in the absence of Shirley Stor°ei. . Lois Wise read the annua spent the cousin Leri • of Quality Men's Wear CiJ[,tL?ACIt MAIEN'S MJ1IFS & (ORDINATES Regular and Executive Ryles Shorts —'Regulars — Tails EVERY SUIT REDUCED TO SELL SPECIAL RACK Suits-Sportcoats-Co-ordinates Regular to 5130.00 • SPECIAL 4.95 to $39.95 ALL SALES FINIAL NO EXCHANGES ALL SALES CASH NO REFUNDS Alterations at cost on sale clothing. \,WINTER COATS 20% PARKAS TO CASUAL JACKETS 40%0FF SWEATERS • TURTLENECKS SPORTSHIRTS 20% OFF d R E S S 11-PR-rcE-- PANTS' ANTS' GR. 2' ' 20% O" w.V,.r .WINTER UNDERWEAR SPECIAL t 20% oFF GROUP GLOVES BLAZERS 20% OFF LOOK FOR THE YELLOW SALES TICKETS Pickett & Campbell Ltd. a ��The Store for Men"' CLiNtON KINCARDINE SHnooC ' O