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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1968-02-22, Page 7reports on onservation competitions uburn and District MRS. WP BILADNOCK--Cmiep•lidont—,Phool• 526-705 EVERY OCCASION K. C. COOKE FLORIST CLINTON 482-7012 „61 ORANGE - CLINTON - . tf. WiWain J, Miller. 'Clint epresentative to tie alleY PneServntiPli Authority ellait'intth of its potlIW n*, ations advisory h94.ro reported to the annual Meeting that serYatipn ,r,ppripoitioes were wiled out at si* elementary schools in the watershed. Harry Pekes, Peclertch:Tewn. SW representative, said the land use and Wildlife advisory beard is negotiating. with the department of lands and forests explere wild life programs. The sunshine conservation area in ,Morris TOWIlshiP apPeara to have a, potential for the pro., pogation of upland birds and a Portion of Sharp's Creek lends itself as a trout stream, Clifford punhar", reeve of Grey Township and retiring as chairman of the !Mod control .advisory board, said the Malt. land has been active in the re- servoir program establishedby the provincial conservation branch. Noting that under this program 75 percent of the cost is paid by the province, Mr. Dunbar said the town of Winge ham qualified for two major projects at the Howson Dam and the Lower Winghana pond. An S80,000 desiltingprogram on the lower pond is partially completed with the dredge work Haskins stays CAS president Iran Haskins of Gorrie was reelected Huron County Children's Aid Society presi. dent at its 56th annual meeting in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Wingham. Other officers: vice presto dents, Mrs. Howard Klumpp, Dashwood, and ClarenceHanna, Beigrave; secretary.treasurer William Hanley, Goderich. Two new directors were also elected to the 21.member board: Gordon McGavin, Walton, and Ross Duncan, Brussels. Retir. ing members are Mrs. John Gorwill, Seaforth, and G.B. Clancy, Goderich. Reports were given by Miss Clare McGowan, Goderich, di. rector of the society, and Mr. Haskins. Guest speaker was. Dr. Ben. jamin Goldberg, London, super. intendent of the Children's Psychiatric Research Centre. ,OUVENTIRE4STOCK f,.OF QUALITY " FOOTWEAR 15 ON. SALE — Supply Limited — COME IN EARLY FOR BARGAINS IN RUNNING SHOES, RUBBER BOOTS, WORK BOOTS, ETC. RAY'S SHOE REPAIR 35 Huron St. - . Clinton ISSUED BY THE HON. ALLAN J. MACEACHEN, MINISTER TIE DEPAATMENJ OF NATIO'NAL HEALTH AND WELFARE BELL LINES by W. W. Haysom Your Telephone Manager Have you ever spent unnecessary, frustrating time search- ing around through stacks of old papers, coupons or matchbook covers for a telephone number that you wanted to keep and now` seed? Then, Sometimes,lf you're lucky, you find it written on a crumpled grocery list or envelope panel? Well, I know an easy way to keep all those important numbers all in one place and close to the phone. We've redesigned our handy booklet in which you can keep all your telephone numbers and it's called the Personal Directory. It's smart and modern looking and though compact in size, it's large enough to hold all the numbers that you call frequently. It has space for names, addresses, Area Codes and telephone numbers. Just inside the front cover is a special spot for emergency numbers. And, we've included space for important dates you want to remember, such as birthdays and anniversaries. ra like you to have your free copy for I'm sure you will find it as convenient as I do. Just dial our Business Office, 1.271-3911 and well 1* happy to send you one—or two if you need them. • • • And. while I'm talking about telephone numbers, perhaps ' it's the right moment to include a reminder of a special number list. When you're going out for the evening, here are a few sug- gestions that may help you, and the baby sitter relax, Take a few moments to write down the names of the places you are going, and the phone Umbers, and the approximate times you'll be there. Have emergency numbers, including the family doctor's, written down, too. Chances are, the baby sitter will never need to -use the list, but you and she know it's right beside the' phone if needed,. Having taken these precautions, step out and have a relaxing, • fun.filled' evening. Recently we heard about a telephone Repairman who had been up a pole doing some work on the telephone line. When he started to come down the pole he saw a large, ferocious deg growling and waiting for him on the ground. The RePtillnan didn't panic. Instead, he just climbel back up, hooked onto a line and called the police' on his test set. An Officer came, pulled the menacing RoVet away, and the telephone Man tibibeil down in safety. This is just another example of how people get help quickly and easily with their telephonet • • GREENHOUSE FOR SALE One 32' x 16' greenhouse only. To be removed from the premises of Central Huron Secondary School, Clinton, by purchaser not later then March 6, 1968, Full payment to be made on acceptance of bid. Sealed offers clearly .marked Greenhouse Bid to be received by the undersigned by noon February 29, 1968. Highest or any bid not necessarily accepted. Signed: L. R. MALONEY, Business Administrator, Clinton District Collegiate Institute Board, Box 550, Clinton, Ont. 8b LOOKING FOR A BARGAIN DON'T WAIT "TIL SPRING AND PAY" HIGHER PRICES BUY NOW—NO PAYMENTS "TM APRIL" WHEN YOU BUY FROM THE CAR DEALER WITH YOUR SAFETY IN MIND YOU KNOW YOU HAVE A GUARANTEED, 'TRUSTWORTHY VEHICLE. 1963 FORD GALAXIE. Sedan—V-8, automatic, radio. A spotless one-owner car. Finished in medium blue metallic. $1,095 }967 PONTIAC PARISIENNE Two-Door Hardtop—Beautiful red with black genuine vinyl top; 283, tires and wheel. Low mileage. Balance of 5 year warranty. V-8, automatic, power steering, power brakes, radio, rear speaker; six $3,195 1962 FORD FAIRLANE 500 Sedan—Chrome discs, six-cylinder, standard. Red with black. Krinkle top. Extra smart. $795 1966 CHEVROLET BEL AIR Sedan—V-8, automatic, whitewalls, tinted glass. Immaculate condition. $2,150 1965 PONTIAC PARISIENNE Four-Door Hardtop-327, V-8, power steering, power brakes, tinted windshield,'radio. 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Balance of 5-year warranty in effect. $1,995 1964 CHEVROLET BISCAYNE Sedan—Six, standard, radio, whitewalls and discs. Must be seen to be appreciated. $1,350 1966 CHEVY II Two-Door—Six-cylinder, radio, new whitewalls; 29,000 miles. Drives like a new car. $1,650 1966 PONTIAC PARISIENNE Two-door hardtop-327 engine, automatic, power steering, whitewalls and discs. Sunburst yellow with black interior. A car you will be proud to own. $2,595 40 New Cars In Stock Ready For immediate Delivery McGEE 37 HAMILTON STREET PONTIAC BUICK 524-8391 Ifs a Comforting Thought The Canada Pension Plan Starting this month, your Canada Pension Plan pays Survivors' Benefits ...at no extra cost to you. These include a death benefit paid in a lump sum, widows' pensions, disabled widow- ers` pensions and benefits for depend- ent children. Benefits become payable to a contributor's survivors in February if he has contributed to the plan for 1966, 1967 and for the required period in1968. It's a comforting thought to know that your family can rely on the Canada Pen- sion Plan, even if you aren't here to look after them, especially if you have young children. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SURVIVORS' BENEFITS, VISIT OR WRITE YOUR NEAREST CANADA PENSION PLAN OFFICE, YOUR DISTRICT AND LOCAL OFFICES: LONDON—Room 401, 365 Richmond Street Goderich-35 East Street St. Thomas-408 Talbot Street Sarnia.-115 Davis Street Tillisonburg-4 Ricibut Street East Woodstock-35 Metcalfe Street PHONE 438-2963 '.tite„1 being done by a Port Rowan lie said the system in nse is attracting Much atten.. Atoll front other authorities. Mr. Dunhill' said the esecti., live aCquired land from Fred = Griffiths of Montreal which is adjacent to the illuevale Dam, It will give water access to the Pend. He Said the authority is acquiring the dam and pond as Part PT its.reservoir pxci, gram. Legal details are now being worked out by the au; ority solicitor, W. M, Pratt, QC, of ListPwel A Study is underway of the dam at. Brussels. Keith Latham Starlighters congregate The February meeting of the Starlight Circle of Wesley. Willis United Church met at the home of Mrs. James Cox, Mon. day evening February 12, with 13 members, two visitors and three guests present. An opening poem entitled "Hands" was read by Mrs, Ed. win Cooper followed by the hymn "Take my Life and Let it Be." Mrs. Harold. Wise read the scripture lesson taken from Matthew 12, verses 9-14. Med. itation and prayer followed. Mrs.. Cooper then introduced the guest speakers, Mrs. Nor. man Holland who _gave an intro. duction of the new study book "Japan Profiles," and using a record with interviews and Music for the sound of Japan, and Miss Kate McGregor pre. rented the look of Japan by showing slides on the home life in the country and giving a short commentary. Mrs. Ken Stephenson then conducted the business part of the meeting with the roll call minutes of the last meeting offering and reports. Mr, Lorne Dotterer's youth choir of Mitchell, will be en. tertaining in the church May 3. .6 Mrs. I. Durst, who was chosen to be the delegate for the Huron and Perth Presbytery which in. augurated ) this, year, gave a re., port on this meeting which was held in Seaforth. The noon luncheon will be held in the recreation room on Thursday, February 29. The meeting closed with the mizpah benediction and while lunch was being prepared Mrs. Mervin Batkin gave an inspiring demonstration of her new spring hats for the coning season, an engineer with the Sinn of crysler, Davis and JOrgensen, concludes the dam's capacity for either flood control or drain+ age measures is limited. Cost of . restoring the dam Is Placed at 00,000. _Mr, 'in his •retiring a ddress to authority niernbers, said the Maitland watershed now comprises 905 square miles. Property holdings amount to 1,050 acres, along with four dams and three ponds. Under study are three more darns. lle said in co—operation with the Ontario water resources commission, a constant check is made on the qualitr of the water in the Maitland River. G, Hooke represented the conservation braneh at the meeting. A former field officer with the Middle Maitland Au. thority and more reticently sec. retary of the select committee on conservation, Mr, Hooke said the Maitland, is considered among the most active au. thorities in the province. Unit no.3 studies Bible Unit No. 3 of Brucefield United Church met at the church Wednesday evening, February 14, The worship was taken by Mrs. J, Mustard, Mrs, K, Scott and Miss M. McQueen, and they discussed the first part of the Study Book — Panorama of the Bible. Mrs. R. Leppington took charge of the meeting. J'he sec. retary's report was given by Mrs. D. Brodie, ' and the trea. serer's report by Mrs. M. Gra. ham. Mrs. Leppington gave a report of the meeting at North. side United Church February 7. This was followed by bus. Mess. Mrs. S. Broadfoot con. ducted a contest and lunch was served by Mrs. V, Hargreaves' and assistants, The mystery prize was won by Mrs. A. Taylor. SHARE YOUR GOOD HEALTH BE A BLOOD DONOR Mrs. Brian Hallam is a Patient in StratfOrd hospital un- dergoing treatment. Her many friends wish her a speedy re. covery, Mr. and Mrs. John Menheere, Stephen and David of St. Colurn. ban visited last Sunday With her aunt, Mrs. Wes pradnock, Sheron and George. We extend a welcome to Wile liam Crawford of Wingha,m who recently took over the oper- ation of the Fins Station. The Rev. William Craven of Goderich is the supply rector of St. Mark's Anglican church, Au. burn and the other points of the charge during the illness of the Rev. G, E. Pakenham, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Vincent and Shawn of Galt spent ,the weekend with her parents, Mr. .and Mrs. John Sprung and family. Mrs, Vere Cunningham is a patient in Clinton hospital where she underwent surgery last Fri- day. Her many friends wish her a speedy recovery. Due to the stormy weather last Saturday, the 441 meeting was cancelled and will be held next Saturday at 9:30 a.m. The many friends of Mrs. W. J. Craig are pleased that she has returned home from hos. pital after her accident. CHUCKLE The sweet old lady dressed in lavender and lace, who ob. vlously had just placed the first bet o° her life, was at the race track window collecting. Her horse had won and paid 18 to 1. As the clerk at the window handed her the winnings, she said severely, "I hope this will be a lesson to yea, young man!" Keith Robinson of Toronto spent several days 'last week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon'Naylor, and family visited last Friday evening with Mr. and Mrs. James Leddy at Donnybrook. Mrs. Donald. Kai of Oakville spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Jackson. Week end guests at their homes here were Bert Doran of Meaford, 'Miss Gail Miller, To. ,onto, Charles Beadle, London and. Miss Atdy Arthur and nurse friend of Owen Sound. Carl Witcrok of Teeswater called on friends in the village last Friday, Anglican Women The Anglican Guild of St. Mark's Anglican Church met at the home of Mrs, Donald Cartwright. Mrs. Cartwright was in charge of the meeting which opened by singing the hymn, "Tell me the Old Old Story" to accompaniment on the accordian played by Mrs, Gor, don R. Taylor. The scripture lesson, Psalm 107 was read by Mrs. Andrew Kirkeonnell. Prayers were led by Mrs. Cartwright, The Missionary theme was taken by Mrs. John Daer. Her topic was "Adventures in Hose pitality" and was aninteresting study of how people banded to. gether during last year to ex. tend a friendly hospitality in Montreal during Expo '67, and the experiences these people had during 1967 with their World Fair guests. The first part of the meeting was closed by singing, ('The Church in the WildwOod". Mrs. Cartwright thanked all for assisting her with the .prograni. Mrs, Thomas Haggitt, the president took Charge of the business session which began by Pir!gi4g the hymn, "What a Friend we have in Jesus". The minutes were approved as read by the secretary, Mrs. John Clinton New Daer, The treasurer, Mrs, Andrew Priteennell, wive the financial .statement The (1.r.! respondence and tti444-4, notes were read and Plans Were Made for the World's Day 14 Prayer to beheld March 1 in Knox Presbyterian Church at 21%41, It was decided to, strkve to sell the remaining Hasti.notes with the church's Picture on them, Follnwing the roll call, the travelling aPrOn receiYed a penny for each letter in Ash Wednesday. All signed a get. well card for the rector, Hey., G. E. Pakenhain who iaaPatient Clintonirr hospital, Mrs. Haggitt closed the meeting with Prayer and lunch was served by Mrs. Cartwright. 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