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Teenagers nominated foi citizen
Five named to Ontario Junior Citizen coOpetition
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Norman East
I��ive young -Clinton --area teenagers. -here,._
been.selected by their communities to vie
for the title Ontario Junior Citizen of the
Year.
Margie Wise, Karen Cook, Kent
Colquhoun, Rick Wells and Norman East -
were nominated>by local citizens as worthy
of the award: , .
Sponsored by the Ontario. Community
Newspaper Association and CP Air, in co-
operation with community newspapers
including the Clinton News -Record, the
annual competition recognizes the out=
standing achievements and acts of courage
and initiative of Ontario's young people.
The Junior Citizen program, inaugurated
in Ontario in 1981, is designed to draw at-
tention to the accomplishments of, young
people between the ages of six and 18.
Award recipients are "good kids" who have
utilized ingenuity and resourcefulness in
their daily lives, or have been involved in
some worthwhile community endeavour.
Margie Wise
Nominated by her high school principal,
Joe Wooden, Margie is the 18 -year old
daughter of Harold and Kathleen Wise of
Clinton-
"Margie
linton "Margie has been a moving force' in
anything shewas involved in, in high school.
An investigation of her other involvements
outside of school.r-eveals an awesome record
of her service to her community."
He added, "She has truly given to her
community more than she has received.
Because she exemplifies our image of the
citizen, I would like to see her recognized for
that which she has already done."
A Girld Guide Canada Cord recipient,
Margie -has been involved in Brownies and
Guides for 10 years. She has sung in the
church choir for 12 years and also offers her
musical talents to the 'Central
Huron
• Secondary School choir, the band and
—chorus-. i..
Margie has earned her 4-11 County Honors
;and she is a Clinton Junior Farmer. As well
she has earned the top.'- ranking "Candy -
Striper Award for 500 hours of volunteer
work at the Clinton Public Hospital.
At school. Margie has been involved in the
newspaper, the year book, drama club,
:assemblycommittee, special events,
awards committee and student council. She
has earned honor marks each year and
received the general proficiency award last
year. After high school Margie hopes on a
teaching career.
She has also helped with the family
business, worked at the Clinton racetrack
and has been a, night supervisor at the
Children's ..Room in the Huron Centre for
Children and Youth.
Rick Wells
-'-'1Corptt-lw-demonstrated_ ber,_ab y=actd:._.-
willingness.t9 tie on_those res�onsabrlit
that when combined with her, scholars
produce the kind of citizenship we par;
ticularly need in smaller communities."
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Karen Cook
Karen Cook has- an equally .impressive
record of achievements. The 18 -year old
CHSS student is the daughter, of Murray and
Joyce Cook of Clinton.
Many know Karen for her figure skating
`accomplishments, for which she has won
two trophies and five medals. She has also
won a trophy for the Clinton swimming
team.
Karen -too has been associated . with
Brownies and Girl Guides for 10 years and
has belonged to her church choir for 10
years. • She's also done 4-H work and
belonged to the Young People's Church
„group.
In school Karen has been involved in the
newspaper, the drama club, the music club,
awards committee and student council.
She I been an Assistant Guide Leader
for the ears and secretary of the Guide
company, as well as secretary of the church •
choir and Sunday School teacher.
Karen has coached figure skating and the
Clinton swim team. At school she . is a
student tutor the head prefect and she was
one of the CHSS representatives at Forum
'83 in Ottawa.
In her studies Karen„has achieved honors
standing in each year. She is currently
studying Grade 13 awards in history,
geography, biology, mathematics and
general profiency and hopes . te, attend
university.
In, nominating Karen, Mr. Wooden .said,
ow will the town hall
CLIN m N -The future of the upstairs
auditorium at the Clinton town hall will
depend on the needs and wishes of the
townspeople.
In the next few months Clinton Council is
hoping to organize a committee of interested
. people to help in determining the future of
the auditorium.
Basic renovations to the auditorium are
included in the renovation plan at the town
hall, but completion of the upstairs will
depend on whether Clintonians feel there is
a need for the hall.
Last year a London theatre company
expressed interest in using the 250 -seat
auditorium and council, must look at needed
requirements for lighting, sound and the
backstage if they are to provide a theatre
fae1lities.
Mayor Chester ' Archibald said, "A
number of people in the community are
interested in utilizing the auditorium, but we
KentColquiioun
This 17 ear old Clintonian has • suc-
cessfully overcome a disabling physICal
handicap. •
Kent has severe • paralysis of his right
sight. due to Spastic Cerebral Palsy. He is
ambulatory with some difficulty.
Kent has had four operations on his legS`s
and has had to re -learn walking each time
and 'Mr. Wooden tooted, "His' philosphy is
that his impairment is his problem and he
always tries to help himself before seeking;:
outside help."
Mr. Wooden also said, "It is because of his..
attitude and self determination that I would-
like to see him recognized as a model for our
future citikens.
Kent's physical limitations cannot be
termed as handicaps. He has gone on totalte_,:
part in minor hockey and minor baseballs;.
school football arid basketball. He also golfs
and bowls.
He has coached minor soccer for four.
"years-nd-ii--iiead-tiinekeeper -for srrinor
hockey in Clinton. He has managed the high
school football and basketball teams and
was the Mirth Western Ontario Statisticia
for minor baseball in 1983.
As well, Kent has worked in, bookkeeping
and stock, control for a local building yard
and hehopes on a career .in ;Business
Administration.
Kent s the son of Don and Cleo Colquhoun
of Clin n.
ilt
don't want to complete the work if it won't
be used.”
Councillor Charlie Burgess said that what
council needed was a good comunity
committee to work on the project. He,noted
that the committee could involve the BIA
and various clubs and service clubs in town.
Councillor Rosemary Armstrong suggested
that letters be sent out to various com-
munity groups asking for their suggestions'
and representatives .td serve on the com-
mittee.
Council agreed that if the auditorium was
developed, it would be necessary in the
future to have someone in charge of
bookings and maintenance of equipment.
They also noted that it would be essential to
keep rent lowin order to attract various
groups.
Council's main priority in the develop-
ment of the town hall auditorium is to keep
their options open. They want to have a
:-. Orman East
Norman East is a familiar name in the-'-
Clinton
he..;tClinton News -Record, as correspondent for
Vanastra.k
,The Grade 10•CliSg $400 y xedl'l;
i s,Keeord t't-or i a h,=seiYitlhrnng;';
weekly reports of news from Vanast - y'*
Was , the • News -Record's y rigest
-correspondent: and- one -of ,the. youngest ;in-..
Canada.
Norman has been active in his local
church and school, especially on the school
newspaper. .
In nominating Norman as Junior Citizen
of the Year, Mrs. Edgar Rathwell of Van-
stra described him as an intelligent,
responsible and concerned young man.
Rick Wells
A Bayfield summer resident, 15 -year old
Rick Wells is credited with saving the life of
a drowning victim.
Rick was enjoying the late afternoon sun
at the Paul Bunyan Camp beach on August
8, 1983when he heard shouts from other
people on shore. They had seen Mike Boyd of
London go under thewater in thedinghy he
had been paddling.
Rick is a strong swimmer and has: earned
his silver medal. He had no problem
rescuing the drowning man from Lake
Huron.
'Once on shore other• volunteers came to
Rick's aid and administered mouth to mouth
resuscitation until an ambulance arrived.
The experience encouraged Rick to study
cardio -pulmonary resuscitation and he
hopes to teach the life saving technique to
others.
Karen Cook
Clinton Mayor Ches Archibald officially opened the third Clinton Junior C hockey
tournament last Thursday by dropping the puck between. Port Elgin's Daren
Misselbrook (left) and Wingham's. Kevin .Coultes.Norwich Merchants .captured_ the
_. -� yearby g . . -. in fi
champioaiship for the second � in a row defeating Orangeville 7-5 in the final. on
unday. (Verne Sawyer iikato )
Sarnia youth, dies in freak
Jiiiay skiing accident
HAYFIELD - A Sarnia youth was killed on
New Year's Eve when she was struck by a
car while cross-country skiing with her
brother near here.
The Goderich, OPP reported that Allison
Dell, 19, and Kevin Dell, 22, were crossing
Highway 21, 1.8 km south of County Road 13,
when they were struck by a 1979 station
wagon driven by James Bridle, 41, of
^�Zur ch.
The girl was killed in the mishap while her
brother received minor injuries. Damage
was estimated at $1,000 to the Bridle vehicle.
In other accidents in the Clinton area over
the holidays, a Bayfield man received minor
injuries when the snowmobile he was
Junior Citizens
Not all nominees.. emerge as Junior
Citizens, but just being nominated is an
honor in itself. " --
The award recipients will be selected and
announced in January and awards will be
presented in March: during the annual
convention of the.. Ontario Community
Newspapers Association.
A committee of 1 newspaper _editors and
representatives of the patron, CP Air, will
select the award recipients from all the
nominations' received.
The Junior Citizens of the Year will
receive a plaque citing = their ac-
complishments, a Junior Citizen lapel pin;
$200 and a family portrait With the
Lieutenant Governor.
All other nominees will receive a cer-
tificate recognizing their nomination.
Kent Col
Margie Wise
auditarium be used?
facility that will appeal to many groups,
from theatre to musical performances, from
card parties to dances.
Councillor Ross Carter will continue in his
work with this project. Although no com-
pletion date for the renovation work has
been established, Mayor Archibald is hoping
for an opening in the early fall.
He suggested that a gala 1880 -styled ball
could kick off the restoration of the 104 -year
old muncipal building.
Higtorial donation
The Huron County Historical Society will
receive a $50 grant from Clinton.
Council considered a request from the
society and a motion to grant the group $25•
was increased to $50 on a recommendation
by Councillor Ross Carter.
In increasing the donation councillor.
Carter noted, "They are a group of people
who really work hard to keep history alive.
They dont ask for very much support and
driving struck a hydro pole.
On Dec. 24, Robert Anderson, 36, of
Bayfield was westbound on Cameron Street
during a snowstorm when the accident
occurred.' There wfs no damage to the
snowmobile.
The Goderich OPP reported that there
were more than 32 other snow -related ac-
cidents in the area over the Christmas
'holiday but none were serious.
Some motorists insisted on going around
highway barricades when the roads were
closed on Dec. 25 and 26 and an OPP
spokesman said this made them eligible for
a $53 fine under the Highway Traffic Act as
well as loss of insurance coverage.
Local politicians rnake.
resolutions for 1984
often don't get much support."
He said that in 50 to 100 years their work
will be of considerable value and added, "It
would be strange to renovate our town hall
and library and not support these people."
Financial assistance to the non-profit
organization goes to the production of their
Huron Historical Notes, for meetings and
for awards to elementary students who
produce top historical displays.
Building official appointed
Clinton's new building official and in-
spector has been named.
Murray Taylor began his duties at the
first of the year in this position. His duties
will involve receiving. ,applications for
building -permits, examination of plans and
site inspections. He will be required to issue
permits, keep a register of these, act on
behalf of council regarding . building in
Clinton and report to council when required.
by -Stephanie Levesque
Another year has slipped by.
As we enter into the first few days•of a
brand new year, it is time for the age old
-ritual - of making new resolutions for the
coming year.
A few- of• the people. who head- local
government . bodies that make decisions
affecting our everyday lives were recently
asked wliat they, would litre. to; se,e happen in
1984. •
Toth Cunnfagham • •
The reeve of Hullett township was
recently elected as the warden of Huron
County: -HesaidChat-the recognizes.that.his
colleagues in county council are all trying to _.
work for the best interests of the county
residents. - .
The warden said he hopes county council
will continue to work harmoniously -while
agreeing to disagree. .
He's like to see a decision made regarding
the future of the Huron County Pioneer
Museum in 1984, but his long term goal is to
see industrial development play a larger
role in Huron. As a parent and as an elected
official, it bothers hirn that the .:county's
young people have to leave the area to get
jobs.
Mr,. Cunningham would like to see in-
dustry, which reflects the_ agricultural
richness of Huron: brought into the county.
Glynn Coghlin
Recently elected warden of Perth County,
Mr: Coghlin - is also the reeve of Elma
Township. He dosn't Want to see any more of
a financial load on the county taxpayers and,
will be happy if county council can hold tax
increased to a "very minimum".
"Council has been restraint conscious for
the past few years and they are not looking
for projects to spend money."
The countyis concerned about its roads,
said the ward but he said the public has to
be educ. ed ;o realize that construction and
fnaintaine : of these roads depends on the
availablity ' funds.
"I,hope the economy keeps improving tp
give people without jobns some home -
especially youth, either urban or rural
youth."
The Perth County warden wishes everyon
peace and prosperity in the new year. •
As chairman of the Listowel and Area
Seniors Complex group, Mr. Coghlin would
like to. see the seniors complex there com-
pleted and filled with satisfied tenents by the`
end of 1984.
Eugene Frayne
Mr. Frayne, of RR 3 Goderich, is chair-
man • of the Huron County Board of •
Education,
His main concern for 1984 is restraint.
"Inflation is going down and I can't see
why people need large salary increases."
Tow big projects the board will be working
on in 1984 are the further implementation of
special e'ducation(Bill 82) and the im-
plementation of tile changes made for
secondary schools.
Mr. Frayne would like to see, good com-
munications, both internally and externally,
continue in 1984. Started by his predecessor
Dorothy Wallace, Mr. Frayne would like to
see communications expanded, especially
between the board and Huron County
Council.
Howard Shantz
This Stratford man is the chairman of the
Perth County Board of Education. He to is
concerned about restraint.
Mr. Shantz said salary negotiations will be
"very, very important" this year and he
hopes the end results will be within the five
per cent guidelines.
In the coming year he would like to see
construction started on the board's ad-
ministration centre addition in Stratford.
The crowded conditions in the board office
•
make the addition necessary, said the
chairman.
Mr. Shantz sai dhe looks forward to
director of education Paul Sherratt's second
year in that position.
• "He has made' some changes and he will
be, recomending more different changes." ;
Ron Murray
Mr. Murray of,RR1 Dublin is again the
chairman.. of the H,, 9n Perth Separate .'
SctidolBoard. - • . • .., ..
His biggest resolution for 1984 is to see'
that the building program started this fall .
by the board is continued, hopefully to•1986
.and -1987..
The board's biggest problem is getting
funds, said Mr. Murray.
"We're not getting any through the
Ministry of Education so wehave to go
elsewhere."
The board recently received funds
through a federal and provincial sponsored .
program aimed at getting the unemployed
back to work. The board's involvemeu: u,
the programa is enabling the construction of
an addition at Sacred Heart. Separate School
in Wingharn.
Mr. 'Murray wants to see the board con-
tinue with the same programs now offered
in the separate school system and he would
like to see them kept up to date.
Tony McQuail
Mr. McQuail of RR 1 Lucknow is president
of the Huron County Federatipn of
Agriculture. Financial difficulties continue
to face .the farm community and Mr.
McQuail said the federation has to deal with
this problem in a long term way. .
He said that at the beginning of the year it •
is hard to know what the year will bring, but ,
be dosn't think: it is time for the farm
community to relax.'
Mr. McQuail said there is a growing
consensus in the farm community that no
one else is going to look after the farmer and
that farmers have to solve' the economic
problems of their industry themselves.
"I feel strongly that in difficult. times like
these we do things that are easiest. In dif-
ficult times like this we have never had a
greater need for democratic organizations
to come to grips with the problem."
"It isn't going to be easy."
Ron Christie
Mr. Christie, of RR 2 Staffa, is the
president o.f the Perth Federation of
Agriculture.
The federation president said there has
been some profits realized in the past year,
particularily to cash crop farmers, but he
cautions these farmers in 1984.
"I urge everyone to use profit to reduce
debts, not for new capital expenditures.' We
naves LA, aiup•:working" for the'machine
companies and the banks and start working
for ourselves."
In a similar story a year ago, Mr. Christie
said the country was definitely in a
depression and this year he said he is not
convinced that the economic upswing is
real.
He said the farm community has to make
sure it never gets caught again as it did with
the spending boom in the 19609. and early
1970s followed closely by high interest rates
and low commodity prices.
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