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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1976-12-30, Page 17PRESENTS DUCK — Lions District A Governor Jim Stott presents Mar- jorie the Duck to Ailsa Craig and district Lions president Derek Turner at the December meeting, Photo by Scheifele Euchre at Centralia, United Church baptism Subject to final review by the 1977 council, Huron County council voted to approve the Property Committee's 1977 general maintenance budget on Friday which totals $116,325, The total budget in 1976 was $114,152. Making up that total will be maintenance at the Court House, including salaries, employee benefits, supplies, fuel, utilities, insurance and telephone, cost $83,450 next year as opposed to $78,650 this year. Registry Office maintenance budgeted to cost $7,425 in 1977 as compared to $8,292 in 1976 and maintenance at the Assessment Office is down to $25,200 in 1977 from $27,000 in 1976. An insurance policy on the old Huron County Jail, now leased to the Town of Goderich, will cost $250. The 1977 budget for the Huron County Museum was struck at $69,975 for 1977, up $3,975 from last year. Revenue to cover that cost will be generated by ad- missions at $12,500, a provincial grant of $12,000, sales at $2,000 and a grant from the county of $43,475. The Property Committee met with representatives of the Frank Cowan Company recently along with the chairmen of various boards and committees and members of the executive group to review County insurance policies. In connection with crime coverage, the committee authorized the limits re Board Form Money for the Court House be reduced from $6,000 to $3,000 and raised from $3,000 to $6,000 in connection with the County Home. In other budget matters council approved a budget for 1977 to cover operating costs of Huronview as presented by the Huronview Committee of Management. The 1977 / budget will total $2,381,600 with the County share of the budget being $194,184. This represents an increase of less than $70,000 and council asked Huronview administrator C.A. Archibald how, when costs continued to raise the establish- ment could manage such a small increase in its budget. Mr. Archibald explained that residencey at Huronview has increased from 280 to 305, •••••••• • • + • • • BE A BLOOD 'DONOR' • • •k • • • s • • • Your Blood is Always Needed • • • • • • 4 We celebrate the joy of living as we exuberantly greet the New Year! it's time too, to say thanks for your support in the year just past. 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SUMMERS The following officers for 1977 for the Granton Masonic Lodge were installed by Rt, Wor. Bro. Earl Watson of Kirkton Monday, December 6. Wor. Master• Bra, Reginald McCurdy; I.P.M. Wor, Bro, Percy Hodgins; Sr. Warden Bro. Carl Mills; Jr. Warden Bro, Robert C. Marshall; Treasurer, Wor. Bro. William Morley; Secretary Rt. Wor, Bro. Earl Watson; Sr. Deacon Bro. Ross Everitt; Jr. Deacon Bro, John Harlton; Chaplain Wor, Bro Raymond Paynter: D. of C. Wor. Bro. William Schaefer; Inner Guard Bro. Norris Atthill; Sr. Steward Bro. Stanley Malcolm; Jr. Steward Bro. Wilfred Riddell; Tyler Bro. Robert Pincombe. Church news At St: Thomas Anglican Church Rev. Mary Mills was the Celebrant at the Christmas Eve Holy Communion service assisted by Rev. Elwood Morden of the United Church and Miss Marion Herbert. The wardens Richard Acres and Jim Hodgins By MRS. RENA CALDWELL Joanne Van Wieren who has been working for the past year and a half in Holland is spending the holiday with her parents, Mr. "& Mrs. Harry Van Weiren. Clarence Van Weiren, who is attending Fanshawe College, is also home for the holidays. read the Epistle and the Gospel of the day. Flowers were placed in the church from the funeral of the late Mrs, Oswald Webb and on the altar in memory of Mr, R.A. Carson by Mrs. Carson and family, A number of members from the United Church attended this service. At the Sunday morning service at St. Thomas Church Rev. Mary Mills was in charge of the wor- ship and used the versions of the nine lessons on the Nativity taken from Genesis of the Old Testament and St. Matthew, Luke and John of the New Testament. Christmas Hymns were sung pertaining to the lessons. Morning service will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday, January 2, 1977. At the United Church Rev. Elwood Morden conducted the service and entitled his sermon "The After Glow of Christmas"— When carols have been stilled and gifts no longer new, will we keep Christmas in our hearts with all the joys we knew. Lets keep that one`star shining bright as it did long ago, by keeping love within our hearts we keep His light aglow, said the minister, The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be observed next Sunday, January 2, 1977. Personals Sympathy is extended to Mrs. Elsie Dann on the loss of her sister, Mrs. William McComb of Ailsa Craig, who passed away in the Craigholme Nursing Home, Ailsa Craig, after a lengthy illness December 22. The late Mrs. McComb was the former Myrtle Ironside. Mr. & Mrs. Ross Langford, Exeter and Mr. & Mrs. Ed Nethercott and family, Crediton, were Sunday visitors of Mr. '& Mrs. Kenneth Hodgins and family. Mr. & Mrs. Jim Riddell, Sherry, Nancy and Cathy spent Christmas in Tampa, Florida. The Cook family Christmas party was held in the Forester's Hall on December 25. Mr. & Mrs. Earle Middleton and their son, Don, of Toronto, were Christmas Day guests of Mr. & Mrs. Tom Walne of Lon- don. Miss Grace Lindsay spent Christmas with Mr. & Mrs. Alistair McGregor of Dutton. A welcome is extended to Mr. & Mrs. M. Hill of R.R. 3, Granton who are now residing on the farm of Dr. John Brown and are from Essex; England. Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Egan and son, Dan, and daughters, Margaret Wilson and husband Ron of London, Donna Jones and husband Carl were Christmas midday dinner guests of Mrs. Egan's parents, Mr. & Mrs. Austin Hobbs. Mr. & Mrs. Jim Harding and family were Christmas visitors of Mr. &Mrs Don Harding, London. Mr. Michael Summers and family of Prescott, Mr. Keith Summers of Toronto, Mrs. Shelagh MacKenzie and son Jamie of London spent Christmas with their parents, Mr. & Mrs. Elmer Summers. Mr. & Mrs. Austin Hobbs were supper guests of Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Hobbs, Ilderton Christmas evening. Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Hobbs and son George, Ilderton and Miss Betsy Manson of Hamilton were Sunday visitors of Mr. & Mrs. Austin Hobbs, By MRS, FRED BOWDEN Mr. & Mrs. Frank Hicks and Mr. & Mrs. Robert Blair con- vened the euchre party in the community centre on Monday night of last week with eight tables in play. Prize winners were, Ladies high score, Mrs. Tom Tomes; lone hands, Mrs. Lawrence Hirtzel; low, Mrs. Roy Swartz. Men's high, Jack Dickins; lone hands, Tom Kooy; low, Thos. Yearley. The hidden score prize was won by George Dixon. Mr. & Mrs. Chas. Rollings and Mr. & Mrs. Joe Carter will be in charge of the next party on January 3. Sunday Service Rev. E.D. Stuart assisted Rev. J. Beaton in conducting the service in the United Church on Sunday morning and in ad: ministering the rite of baptism to Brent Mills, son of Mr. & Mrs. Ray Mills. The choir sang an anthem and Mrs. Russell Wilson led in the singing of several carols with Mr, Doug Gill at the organ and Mary Lou Tasko at the piano.There were a number of visitors in the congregation. Christmas weekend visitors at the home of Mrs. Lorne Hicks were Mr. & Mrs. Orma Pollock of Kincardine and , Mr. & Mrs. Clayton Scheifile of Kitchener. With Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Hirtzel for Christmas dinner on Christmas eve were Mr. & Mrs. Karl Keller and family of Lon- don, Mr. & Mrs. Don Hirtzel and family of Parkhill, Mr. & Mrs. Bill Hirtzel and family of Exeter, Mr. & Mrs. Bev Hirtzel and family of -Lucan. Mr. & Mrspl Lawrence Hirtzel spent Christmas Day with Mr. & Mrs. Bev Hirtzel and family in Lucan. Guests for Christmas with Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Lightfoot were Mr. & Mrs. Pat Soldan, Tracy and Jason, Grand Bend; Mr. & Mrs. John Soldan, Zurich; Mr. & Mrs. Michael Soldan, Sueanne and Jody, Exeter and Mr. & Mrs. Jack Ready of Toronto. Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Molnar, Jim and Nancy of Agincourt were Christmas week end visitors with the former's parents, Mr. & Mrs. S. Molnar. Mrs. John Tompson returned home on Monday after spending a week at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. & Mrs. Grant Brown and family in Sarnia. All were guests at a family Christmas dinner party on Sunday at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Sherman Eaton and family in Chatham. Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Bieber of Exeter were dinner guests, with Mr, & Mrs. Ralph Lightfoot "on Boxing Day. Mr, & Mrs. Burton Morgan and family of Kitchener were Stmday guests with Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Morgan. Mr. & Mrs. Fred Bowden were joined by Mr. & Mrs. Ray Paynter, David and Ann Marie, Kirkton, Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Allison, Jim and Debra, Ailsa Craig for Christmas Day at the home of Mrs. Barry Reid and girls in London and they were guests for dinner on Sunday evening with Mr. & Mrs. Ray Jaques and family, Granton. Sunday School Concert The Centralia United Church Sunday School room was filled for the presentation of the annual Christmas concert on Friday evening, December 17 with the Superintendent, Ray Mills, as M.C. The beginners class, under the supervisidn of the teachers Donna Smith and Karen Skinner, entertained with recitations and songs; primary class, recitations and the nativity scene in the Senior Class play under the direction of their teachers, Etta Powe and Gladys Buswell with Ruth Ann Essery playing the piano accompaniment. Musical numbers included a piano solo by Jean Buswell and an accordion solo by Jeff Greb. The Junior workers class presented a play written by Jeff Greb and directed by Judy Mills and Audrey McFalls. The Willing Workers class entertained with a skit directed by their teacher, Mary Shoebottom, The Senior class gave the p.m. news from Bethlehem, 4 }written„ by ,,Patti Taiko. Nye Beaton is the teacher. Personals Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Morgan spent Christmas day with Mr. & Mrs. Hugh Rundle and family, Exeter. On Monday they hada family get- together in the Centralia com- munity centre. Attending were Mr. & Mrs. Robert Wilson and family; Mr. & Mrs. Ross Glad- stone of Highgate; Mr. & Mrs. Norman Morgan and family of Melbourne; Mr. & Mrs. Hugh Rundle and family, Exeter; Mr. & Mrs. Burton Wigan and family, Kitchener; Mr. & Mrs. Earl Miller and family, Woodham; and Miss Carolyn Perry of Exeter. Mr. & Mrs. Mac Thompson of Listowel and Mrs. Roy Robinson of Atwood were visitors with Mrs. John Thompson on the Sunday previous to Christmas. Yuletide visitors for the December 19 week end with Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Hodgins were Miss Ad'a Mitchell, Montpelier, Ohio; Dr. & Mrs. Imre Toth, Kimberley, Randy and Natalie of Bolton, Mass.; Miss Marikay Hodgins and Mr. Jim Fyle of London. Mr. & Mrs. Keith Hodgins, Maureen, Jamie and Chris of Georgetown; Mr. & Mrs. Don Pickering, Sheryl and Joanne of Hyde Park ;Mrs. Harold Mitchell and Linda of West Lorne joined them on Saturday. Times-Advocate, December 30, 1976 Page 17 Countysets maintenance budget Granton Community Citizens entertained A number of seniors of the Granton-Biddulph area enjoyed an afternoon of entertainment provided by the Molly McGuires at the Shillelagh Hotel, Lucan, on Wednesday, December 15, as guests of the management Cecil • Lewis and his son Philip, who make this gesture every year, which is greatly appreciated. • Biddulph Council Banquet Wednesday evening, December 15, the Biddulph council and planning board met for their annual hot beef dinner at the Forester's Hall. The meal was provided 'by the ladies of Court Valentine. Following the dinner the men enjoyed a friendly game of cards. Foresters see Holy Land slides Monday evening, December 20, following a pot luck supper and exchange of gifts, each member brought a friend and two gifts, also a token gift for "The Litt19 Red Door" a project of the Cancer Society. Mrs. Jack Fulcher of St. Marys showed her pictures of her visit to the Holy Land last year and gave an interesting account of all the places and buildings visited by the tourists, Mrs. Fulcher told her audience that a visit to Beirut had to be cancelled as fighting had broken out there, tourists were ordered to travel. by bus at night, to catch a flight leaving Tel-a-viv at 4 fra dirri., they were abrelo" Make the flight and returned home safely. 31 1 MAIN ST. S. TAKE-OUT WE TAKE LESS CENTS. Dixie Lee takes less cents to make more sense for Lunch fast service for Chicken, Seafood and Salads. rie el ChigeieW 135.2665 By MRS., WILLIAM ROHDE Mr. & Mrs. Robert Ulch, Doug, Paul and Joanne Bell of Russeldale, Mr. & Mrs. Don Ballantyne, David, Robbie and Richard of Thamesford, Mr. & Mrs, Lorne Ballantyne, Brenda and Wendy, Mr. & Mrs. Larry Ballantyne, Deane and Cheryl with Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Ballan- tyne; The Christmas Eve Church Service was well attended on Friday evening with Mr. Al Epp, Mrs. Floyd Stewart, Mrs. Glen Stewart, Mr. John Pym, Mrs. Philip Johns, Mr. Bruce Deibridge, Mr. Elson Lynn, Mr. Edwin Miller helping at the service. The choir rendered a number. Rev. Barry Robinson was in charge of the service. A communion service closed the evening. The United Church Women will hold their January meeting in the church basement on January 3. The Installation Ceremony of the 1.1CW will be held on Sunday, January 16. The Parnily New Year's Party will be held on Friday evening January in the church basement at 8 p.m. generating more revenue, while no expansion or increase in staff had been necessary to ac- commodate the new residents. Mr. Archibald also reported that earlier this year a one year agreement had been reached with the Service Employee's Union, Local210, which provided for a 45 cent per hour total wage increase (25 cents effective January 1 of this year and 20 cents effective July 1 of 1976) in all categories, subject to ap- proval of the Anti-inflation Board. "This increase," the report noted, "resulted in an average 10.3 per cent increase which was rolled back by the A.I.B. to eight per cent," As a result the council ap- proved a recommendation at Friday's meeting to authorize the Clerk and the Warden to sign a two year agreement, providing for a 35 cent per hour increase in all categories, effective, January 1, 1976 and 27 cent per hour in- crease in all categories effective January 1, 1977. In other Huronview businesS the council supported, a recom- mendation from the Huronview Committee that the per diem rate for residential care remain at $15.32 per day, subject to ap- proval of the Ministry of Com- munity and Social Services.