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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News-Record, 1977-03-10, Page 8PAGE 8--CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 1977 Through the other weeklies Exeter's PUC is con- sidering budget billing to help local residents faced with February bills of $150 to $,200. With a 21 percent increase in effect and a 35 percent in- crease approved last week, PUC customers "strapped" with heavy bills could have the situation eased under budget billing, according to an Exeter Times -Advocate story. Under budget billing, a customer's annual con- sumption would be estimated and then broken into 10 or 1'2 equal payments for the year. The new billing system would eliminate high bills in the peak consumption period of the winter months as the costs would be averaged in with the summer months. The procedure will be tried with residents who heat with electricity first, and ex- panded to include other residents if the plan is found feasible and economical. The Mitchell Advocate carries a story of a proposed swimming pool and tennis court predicted to cost $125,000, little of which would come from the town's ratepayers. The new swimming pool, which would cost about $100,000, is being studied for cost and location by the Lions Club, who operate the present pool that is in need of ex- tensive repair. The Club has agreed to take on the building of the pool if the town will assume ownership and maintenance. A tennis committee will be set up to investigate the possibilities of erecting a tennis court. Of .315 people surveyed on the idea of building -tennis courts, 100 percent favoured the idea. Sixty percent of the returns were sent in by adults. Elsewhere in Mitchell, the controversy continues to surroud the town police force, with former police constable Terry Williams suing the - town for $10,000 for wrongful dismissal. Williams claims he was for -sed to resign from the force or be charged under the Police Act by Police Chief Stewart Stark, who had prepared a letter of resignation for Williams to sign immediately. In his suit against the town, Williams is .claiming tull reinstatement to his position as constable, payment of wages from the date of his forced resignation on Dec. 4 to his reinstatement, and the costs of this legal action. With spring just around the corner, Kingsbridge residents were still ex- periencing the full force of winter that left them without hydro for about 30 hours last week. Hydro repairmen worked around the clock to restore lines broken by the sleet and ice storm, ac- cording to the Lucknow Sentinel. Wood stoves were lit to cook and provide heat, and antique lamps were pulled from storage to add light. Next Monday, Simon Evripides will be a pint closer to donating his ninth gallon of blood to the Canadian Red Cross. Mr. Evripides, 43, has. been giving blood since 1947, says a story in the Listowel Banner. He gave blood in Cyprus for 10 years; moved to England and gave five more times. While undergoing an operation in England he gave blood to someone else and News of Hensall By Bertha MacGre or Ladies' Legion Auxiliary The Hensall Legion Auxiliary Ladies met on Tuesday evening with Mrs. Mona Campbell, treasurer, presiding in .the absence of the president Mrs. Beatrice Uyl. • A donation was voted to the ' Crippled Children. Members were informed the Zone Commander Mrs.—Peg Coombes of Seaforth would be present at the April meeting. The sports officer, Mrs. Iva Reid, outlined the bowling tournaments. The mystery prize was won by Mrs. Iva Reid and Mrs. Vera Smale won the attendance prize. A social hour was enjoyed and refreshments served. Rebekahs attend banquet The officers and members Df Amber Rebekah Lodge 349 were guests of the Pride of Huron Lodge, Exeter, on Wednesday evening at James St. United Church, Exeter, in honor of the Assembly Warden Mrs. Helen Spicer who was making her official visit. Following the banquet, the members were entertained at the Lodge Hall with the Hensall Lodge 'participating in ,the opening and closing ceremonies. The meeting was largely attended. World Day of Prayer The World Day of Prayer service was held,, in Carmel Presbyterian Church on Friday, March 4th, at 2:30 p.m. with the organizations of Hensall United Church, Chiselhurst United Church and St. Paul's Anglican participating in the program. The president of •Carmel Presbyterian Church, Mrs. Harvey Hyde, presided and the program was taken by Mrs. Ron Britton, Mrs. Carl Payne and Mrs. Ken Elder from Hensall United. Church; Mrs. Harold Parker, Mrs. Thos. Brintnell, Mrs. Jack Brintnell from Chiselhurst" United Church; Mrs. Annie Reid, Mrs. Frank Forrest, Mrs. Ted Roberts from St. Paul's Anglican Church and Mrs. Ruby Bell, Mrs. John Baker, Mrs. Clarence Volland, Mrs. Rochus Faber, Mrs. Edith Bell and Mrs. Malcolm Dougall from Car- mel Presbyterian Church. • Mrs. Gwen Whilsmithr Exeter, was the guest speaker and spoke on the •theme "Love in Action". +++ Mr. and Mrs. Brian Collins and Sarah of Kitchener spent Sunday with Mrs. Collins' mother Mrs. Laird Mickle. Hensall figure skaters The Hensall Recreation Figure Skating Club , spon- sored by the minor Athletic Association performed a small fantasy of whirls and spins on February 26, Minor Hockey Day. The program consists of: Rhumba, Denise Bedard, Valerie Baker, Karen Shiels, Becky Baker, Vicki Baker; High Hat Gentleman, Jerry Faber, Darren Faber; Pretty Maids, Donna Taylor, Debbie Lawrence, Pamela Gackstetter, Lori Faber, Debra Reidy; Pair, Karen Shiels and Denise Bedard; Mexican Hat Dancers, Jeannette Charette, Darlene Faber, Teresa Charette, Starr Jesney; Pair, Hi' Diddle -Dee -Dee, Becky Baker and Valerie Baker; Solo, Vicki Baker. The Theme colors were black and red and John Baker was Master of Ceremonies. Pamela Gackstetter presented a gift to Miss Troyann Bell, Senior Amateur Coach, while Debbie Lawrence presented Miss Pauline Bell, Club Professional, with a gift. Queensway residents entertained The Kippen United Church Women entertained the residents of Queensway Nursing Home during the month of February with music and bingo. Rev. Don Forrest of Exeter conducted Church service accompanied by Mrs. Forrest on the piano. Recent visitors with Ernest Perry were Bill, Donna and Donald; Edmund Jeffrey and Blanche Bechard, Mr. and Mrs. Clemence Jeffrey, Mrs. Frank Baleen, Bill Fiscui and Tracey Landrey visited Pauline Jeffrey; Betty Smith visited Lynn Latimore and several other ladies. Mr. and Mrs. E. Denroach, Camp Borden, visited Louise Mitchell, and took her to visit Mrs. Garnet McFalls at Huronview; Harold , and Lauretta Glanville, Judy Smale and Robbie visited Harold Glanville. - Mr. and Mrs. Brian Collins and Sarah of Kitchener visited on Sunday with Mrs. Collins' mother Mrs. Laird Mickle. received a four-week holiday inspain and Italy, sponsored by the. Red Cross. Mr. Evripides, who .received a Red Cross certificate after giving 54 pints of blood, will receive another after donating 75. Monday's donation at the Listowel Agricultural Hall will bring his pint total to.66. Elsewhere in the Banner, Elma Township Council has cut short a partial canvass that raised $80,000 fo the construction of a new arena. Council decided it would not help finance a new arena in the township or take the responsibility to apply for grants to operate the structure until the Monkton arena'sarena's facilities have' been fully realized. Elma and Logan townships share the Monkton facility, which is said to have a lot of ice time available at present. \1I.'... 401 • . News -Record editor, Jim Fitzgerald, left, accepts the paper's award from Ontario Weekly Newspaper Association past president Gerry Barker at the convention in Toronto last weekend. The News -Record won the award for best local advertising in their class, and placed fifth as best all-around newspaper. • Huron Cattlemen hold bons et The Second annual Huron Cattlemen's Association Curling Bonspiel was held at Vanastra February 6th. Winning rinks on the 9 a.m. draw were: 1st place, Bill Robertson of Coderich; 2nd place, Tom Moore of Goderich ; 3rd place, Don McKenzie of Dungannon. Consolation prize was taken by Bill Coleman's rink from the Exeter Curling Club. A full double draw washeld and the 11 a.m. draw winners were: 1st place, Robert McKague from\ Wingham; 2nd place, Murray Shiells from Wingha°rn; 3rd place, Murray Forbes from Clinton. Consolation in the second draw was won by Joe Hunking and his team from the Auburn area. Dave Cornish and Bruce Coleman of Seaforth and Glenn Sellars of Bluevale were much appreciated as late entries to complete the full two draws. A good day of curling HURRY DOWN FOR REAT SAYINGS...TO AQP! sociability and shop talk'was had by all. Plans are( being made to hold the third annual spiel at Exeter in 1978. Vanastra Last Thursday March 4, nine Vanastra Brownies were awarded badges. They include: Karen Ann Gonie, craft,, singer, pet keeper; Penny King, skaters, singers, craft; Susanne Mclsaac, skater, singer; Lynn McFadden, skater, singer, craft; Michelle Hewer, skater, singer, craft; Christa Lehnen, rskater, singer, craft; Christine Einebone, singer, craft; Mary Mellor, singer, craft; Christine Davis, singer, craft. Don't forget the Brownies craft, bake and rummage sale being held on Saturday March 26 at the Vanastra Christian Church from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations are needed so contact 482-7861. funconft mall Bayfield Rd. GDERICH OPEN MON. THRU SAT. 9a.m.-9:30p.m. A & P SALTINES 16 OZ. PKG. 49 BRIGHTS, FANCY TOMATO JUICE SCOTT BATHROOM TISSUE ASSORTED COLOURS SOFT Et PRETTY PKG OF 4 ROLLS Action Priced RASPBERRY OR STRAWBERRY—WITH PECTIN AYLMER JAMS Action Priced CAMEO—PINK—WHITE—YELLOW FACIAL TISSUE Action Priced GREEN GIANT • NIBLETS CORN 12 -FL -OZ TIN 3 -LB JAR miss_the many .Big Buys this week at A&P! 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