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Home My WebLink AboutTimes-Advocate, 1987-04-01, Page 34Page 140 Times-Advocote, April 1, 1987 Digital equipment ordered for The Tuckersmith Municipal proved at the annual meetinpg held in Telephone System is going high-tech. the Stanley Complex on Match 24. An A motion to borrow $1.1 million to pur- additional $200,000 will be spent to set chase digital switching equipment to up remote fully automatic Substations replace the older Bell -owned equip- in Clintion, Hensall and Seaforth and ment in the Bayfield office was ap- connect all by cable. Retreat for Once the equipment is installed, the local telephone company will be able to offer its.customers fast touch tone. Catholic youth call forwarding t transferring a call to another location when you know you Liturgical specialists Paul Coates are not going to be home). call and Tim Crowley from St. Boniface waiting, wake-up service. three-way parish in Toronto were the animators conference calling, revert ringing for a Retreat Day held in the Hensall (calling between the house and the Community Centre for Catholic young driving shed, for example) and a "do people from Huron County. Sixty not disturb" feature which is an alter - secondary school students from native to taking the phone off the Goderich, Seaforth and Zurich joined hook. = — enthusiastically in songs;'prayer and The electronic system will provide activities. Paul and Tim talked about what it means to be a faith person today, and on moral decision-making. The two talented musicians challenged the students to take' a closer look at the gospel and apply it to their lives. As the teenagers reflected on this message they were led to a deeper understanding of what it means to be a Christian in the contemporary and a final payment of 10 percent of world. The loan value ($110,000) is -made at The day was part of a require- the erd of the term. ment for a credit in continuing educa gy owning their own equipment the tion religion_ The Huron Perth.1,uckersmithsystem-Will ,save the an Roman Catholrc Soho• -1 BoardTia`s nual switching fee previously paid to sponsored the course for the past two Bell Telephone and other systems. years. On successful completion of This amounted to $46,148 last year. the course the participating students Graham also expects the increased will receive a credit in religious commission from 25 to 65 percent on studies towards their Ontario Seton long distance tolls to bring in an ad- ditional $150,000 to $175,000 annually. automatic • identification on long distance calls on all lines, and make private lines available to all who want them. The current calling areas will re- main unchanged. - Secretary -treasurer Mel Graham said the $1.1 million loan will be on a a lease agreement whereby monthly payments are made for five years, dary School Diploma. The day ended with the celebration of the Eucharist. Teachers and students returned home with a stronger commitment towards their community. _ To put it in the words of one of the students: "I hope we have another day like this next year." 1 The new equipment will replace what is now in the Bayfield office. Negotiations are now under way for sites for the substation Linesman Ken Steckle is in Orlan- do, Florida taking a seven -week course to learn how to maintain and TOWNSHIP OF USBORNE NOTICE INTENTION TO GI$IONATI NIRITAGI BUILDING In the matter of the Ontario Heritage Act, 1980, R.S.O. Chapter 337, Part 4, And in the matter of the lands and premises set out below, in the Province of Ontario: Notice of Intention to Designate. Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Usborne, on the 20th day of January, 1987 decided to designate the lands and buildings, set out below as a property of historical value in interest under the Ontario Heritage Act, 1980, R.S.O. Chapter 337, Part 4. .Short statement of the reasons for the proposed designation: The Strang Farm House, Lot 29, Concession 3, Usborne Township has been recommended for designation for historical and ar- chitectural reasons. This house, built in 1865 by John Strang, is similar to homes built in Scotland at the same time and is an example of other stone houses built in this area by John Strang. It has been the Strang family home for over 4 genera- tions and is presently occupied by Keith Strong and his family. It is also important for its use as the Township's municipal of- fice from 1919 to 1935 and from 1947 to 1965. During these 2 periods, John's son Henry (1919-1935) and Henry's son Harry (1947-1965) served as municipal clerk from these premises. NOTICE OF OBJECTION TO THE DESIGNATION MAY BE SERV- ED ON THE CLERK WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS OF THE 30th DAY OF MARCH, 1987 Dated at Usborne Township this 30th day of March 1987. Sandra J. Strang, Clerk- Treasurer Township of Usborne P.O. Box 1420 EXETER, Ontario NOM 1St) ,J We're Fully Equipped for any Job Farm ponds Gravel Bailing Dr•glIn• • Trucking • Gravel, Send & Stone • Bulldozing • - Excavating • Top Son • Septic Systems "Ire lob 1s too b$g or too smell" Res. 482-9212 Truckling - lusavatiwg Shop c4ltnton zfr To borrow over $1 million Tuckersmith phone system service the new equipment. Graham said a tentative timetable would see the (conversion of the Bayfield office by August, with the 'Clinton substation in Operation in • November, llensall hooked in by January 1988 and Seaforth completing the 'l' -carrier system by next March. The 78th annual report presented to subscribers showed a drop in earn- ings from $207,482 in 1985 to $187,135 last year. Graham attributed part of this to a decrease in interest on in- -vestments of $15,000, and increased depreciation of $20,000. Emerson Coleman and Don Camp- bell were reappointed to secondthree- year terms. ( STORY HOUR Carol Anne Klingenberg (centre) assisted by Aileen Knip, took charge of some of the children aged three to -five attending the weekly Wednesday Story Hour from 10:00 to 11:15 a'.m. at the Christian Reformed Church. Morechildrenare welcome to attend_. News from Grand Bend Father Morrissey was celebrant aI all masses on the weekend for the fourth Sunday of Lent. Bose Van Bruane was the reader, and Bose and Jerry Van Bruane were eucharistic ministers at Holy Communion. Paul Dietrich was the Cantor. and the choir sang "The Lord is my Shepherd" as a responsorial.and "Just like a Deer'. at Communion. Heather and Bradley Stokkeremans, children of Frank and Nancy, received floly Communion for the first time at the 11 a.m. mass. - In his sermon: Father Alorrissey discussed our concept of God. Is our idea of God loo small'.' However r deep- ly we are devoted, how ever much we imagine. or pray. we will never com- prehend all of God. We can, however. outgrow a few misconceptions that • distort our image of God. In the gospel. the disciples passed a blind man; and asked who had sinned. this man or his parents'' as if God would punish a baby with blindness. This is still known today as 'The Will of God" heresy. God can takea tragedy and turn it to good use. but He would never will a drunk driver to kill so meone. Such a God could not be war: thy of our trust: too small. 'Che Pharisees were more concern- ed about the Sabbath lays being brolfen than they were That a blind man was healed. This suggests that God cares more about religious.laws than human needs. I)o we turn our - backs on those who break the 61h or 9th commandments. making them tel unwelcome'' Christ welcomed everyone. he befriended sinners no (natter what the sin. Christ wanted to teach us that God is a loving, forgiv Ing Father. who cares for all .of His children. the good news of universal. unconditional love. If our -God is any less than that. then 14e is too small. '!'here was a collection for Develop- ment and Peace, for third world coun- tries. taken up at each mass on the Ns. eekend. Congratulations to Jonathan Lovie and. Kyle Vermeulen, who both received -Jesus for the first-time in Ilo- ly Communion recently. A thank you goes to Francine Smits anti Cobey Poets who have spent many hours making Baptismal gowns for each child who is baptized. Like to sing'' Consider joining the choir. and shar- _nrg your gifts. There is an adult choir at the 11 a.m. mass. with rehearsal al :30 p.In. 00 Thursday evenings. and - -:I Junior choir al 9 a.m. mass. with rehearsals at 8:20 a.m. Next Sunday will be the Alhambra Communion Breakfast, April 5, after the 11 a fn. mass, at the Colonial f lotel. All Sirnobles and Sultanas are to tine up at the entrance to the church at -10:50 a.m. on Sunday morning. Please try Ib attend. Catholic Women's League, Twenty-two members of Im- maculate Heart of Alary's-Catholic Women's League gathered at the Alhambra hall for their March meeting, with president Thea Stok- kermans presiding. In .cor- respondence, thank you notes were received from the Thedford home- residents,. omeresidents,. the "Save . -a -Family',' reci- , pients in India, and the Vandenberk family. - - Invitations were received from Zurich CWL to attend a- play at St. Boniface; called "Three Bright Girls", on April 2 at 7:30 p.m. There will be -a penny sale and play - at Sacred Heart Church. Parkhill, on April 9 at 8 p.m.. and admission is a can of food for.Sl. Joseph's Hospitali-_ ty (louse in- London. tluron-Perth Deanery will he hosting a Day of -Recollection in Logan, today ( April -1) from 9:30 to :3 p.m. with Father John Sharp, from Stratford, as- guest speaker. - .. Dina Kelders reported that the grocery tape money has been totaled. and the CWL is to receive S350.00 from the TGA tapes and $125.00 from the Tenderspot, for a total of $475.00 earned. RETREAT DAY ---- Zurich and area was well represented at a religious education high school retreat day held in the Hensall Community Cen- tre. The retreat was led by liturgical specialists Timothy Crowley (right) and Paul Coates from St. Boniface Parish, Toronto. REMINDER NOTICE PUBLIC MEETING To review a proposed Plan Amendment affecting the Township of Usborne and to review the Usborne Township Secondary Plan. Friday, April , 1987, 1:30 p.m. Boardroom Usborne Township Offices Morrison Dam POOL OPENING SEMINAR THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 7:30 P.M. . •Free Draws •Coffee & Donuts Everyone Welcome Middegaal 234 MAIN ST. N. SEAFORTH -- S27-0104 aeW ' Exeter's newest • - barber shop is now I open in the lower level of the Devon i building. For a professional hair cut Visit Dale McAllister Daily Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday from 8 a.m. Phone 235-2801 FOR SALE BY TENDER Quotations will be receIved by the undersigned. 1. - BUILDER'S LEVEL TRANSIT 2. 1960 MASSEY WORK BULL TRACTOR WITH SICKLE MOWER 3. - MOTT MOWER 4. - 1970 DODGE VAN All items viewed at the Municipal Of - flee, VenaOro Pork. Highest or any quotation not necessarl• ly accepted. Quotations received by April 15th, 1907. Selling as Is, where Is. J.R. McLACHLAN, Clerk.Treasurer, Township of Tuckersmlth, GMB 117, R.R. 5 Clinton, Ont. NOM 11.0 4132.9523 MINISTRY OF HOUSING HURON COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY S.F.T. (H.C.) 87-02 For the replacement of roof shingles at O.H.-2, Clinton, Seniors building, Huron County. Tenders will be received for the above until 11:00 a.m. local'ffine, Wednesiiaq; Aprli 22, 1987. by the Huron Coun- ty Housing Authority, 48 The Square, Goderich, Ontario. N7A 1M5,- (519) 524-2637 from whom details -and specifications may be obtain- ed, quoting reference number as above. THE LOWEST OR ANY TENDER NOT NECESSARILY ACCEPTED. MINISTRY OF HOUSING HURON COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY S.F.T. (H.C.) 87-06 For steam cleaning cor- ridors and common room carpets at O.H.C. buildings in Huron County. Tenders will be received for the above until 11:00 a.m. local time, Wednesday, April 22, 1987. by the Huron Coun- ty Housing Athority, 48 The Square, God rich, Ontario. N7A 1M5, (519) 524-2637 from whom details and specifications may be obtain- ed, quoting reference number as above. THE LOWEST OR ANY TENDER NOT NECESSARILY ACCEPTED. GARBAGE NOTICE Special Monthly Pickup - April to November West side of Main Street - 1st Thursday East side of Main Street - 2nd Thursay Regular Pickup - Easter Weekend Good Friday pickup will be (East side) Thursday, April 16th Easter Monday pickup will be (West side) Tuesday, April 21st Dump Hours Starting April 1 Weekdays 9 a.m. - Noon Saturday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. G. Kells Work Superintendent • TOWNSHIP OF STEPHEN FUEL TENDER Sealed tenders clearly marked as to contents will be accepted by the undersigned until 5:00 p.m. Monday, April 20, 1987 for the following: Furnance fuel - approximately 20,000 litres per year four locations Diesel fuel - approximately 40,000 litres per year one_location Gasoline (regular) - approximately 14,000 litres per year one location Gaso;ine (unleaded) - approximately 6,000 litres per year one location All discounts to be firm for a two year period from May 1st, 1987 to April 30, 1989. Tender forms are available at the Township Office or Work Shed, Crediton. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. For further information contact: Eric Finkbeiner 'hood Superintendent P.O. Box 100 CREDITON, Ontario NOM MO 234-6461