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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1977-09-22, Page 1540 .44 by Mrs. H.F. Berry The first fall meeting of the Tuckersmith UCW unit I of the Brucefield United Church was held in the school room on Monday night with an attendance of 16. They vilk answered the roll call with the name. of a vegetable beginning with the initial of •your name. In the .absence of Mrs. M. Haugh, Mrs. Stoll assisted. Mrs. M. Broadfoot with the devotions. , Mrs. Broadfoot ' opened the meeting with a welcome to all. Mrs. Stoll read a poem and also read the ripture. rs. Broadfoot spoke on lowers and another hymn was sung before Mrs. Stoll closed that portion of the meeting with a prayer. Mrs. M. Broadfoot, president, chaired the business portion of the meeting. Doris Sillery gave the secretary's report and Mrs. Berry gave the treasurer's report. Mrs. Stoll read thank you notes from members of Unit I, Mrs. M. Caldwell, Mrs. M. Haugh, Mrs. Elliott Layton, Mrs. Ann Broadfoot. Mr. and Mrs. John Broadfoot thanked the unit for the lovely 40th anniversary card and a gift. Mrs. Barry Lindon thanked the group for the lovely baby blanket for Robert Barry Charles. Anniversary services will be held on October 30. A special collection was, taken fpr July and August when there were no meetings and the meeting was then closed with prayer.,,.• Mrs. D. Sillery and her mother Mrs. Clarke served a delicious lunch. Shows slides Father J.M. Abraham of India showed slides to a good crowd of people at the Brucefield United Church on September 8. Father Abraham is a Jesuit Missionary Priest from Halifax and has worked in India for"the past 30 years. He heads a large elementary high school, St. Alphonsus for the "poorest of the poor" in northeast India. The curriculum there is built around the real needs of the students to be able 'to earn a living .when they leave school. The presentation included, what has happened to 'Father Abraham's school from its building by the children themselves to the operations of various aeelf help projects, including a 30,000 egg's a week poultry operation which the students run themselves. A social half-hour followed in the church hall where coffee and cookies were served by the president Ann Walters and the UCW. Father Abraham is a guest at the home of Mrs. J. Davidson in Brucefield. Graduates from Maitland -and the 16th by Milena Lobb Well. September is almost over and I haven't given the ual report on the graduates 4 m the community. I think veryone knows the reason for the delay and un- derstands, thank you. Jean Feagan is back, at University of Windsor; Gerry Lobb is at Sir Wilfrid Laurier .4 in Waterloo; Brian Lobb is going to Centralia College; George and Jamie Thompson are back to Guelph; Marion Thompson is now at University of Toronto; Harry Thompson is back to Cen- tralia College. It's only fair to report on the young people who have joined the working force too. Liz Thompson is working for e Blyth Summer Festival Theatre; Susan Lobb is still at the Talbot Inn, London; 4 Eleanor Lobb is nursing at Stratford Hospital; Gary Tebbutt is still in Edmonton; Brenda Forbes is in Burlington, with Canpar (Canada Parcelling) Ser- vices for Hamilton and Burlington area. Paul Forbes is" with an oil company from Calgary working in this area; Steve Thompson, Ernie Lobb and Tom Lobb are all helping O out on the farm at home. Early in August the com- munity picnic was held at Don Lobb's as it was a little too wet to go to the township park at Black Point. About 75 people gathered to enjoy the hot dogs and corn on the cob. As well as being the annual picnic the community resented Jack •and Lula Merrill with a farewell gift as they have 'moved from the farm on the Maitland Con- cdssion and now lige in Clinton. Millie Lobb read the address and Irvine Tebbutt presented the gift: Jack expressed their thanks and invited us to visit them in their new home. The September meeting of the SS 4 Community Club was held at the home of Gertrude Feagan. The vice-president, Madeline -Bartlett was in charge ,,of the meeting. Roll Call was answered by 15 members and one guest with, something interesting I did this summer. The secretary Dianne Lobb read the minutes of the June meeting and Norene ,'Tebbutt,gave her treasurer's report. The members voted to' give $10 to the CNIB and a gift to the hospital penny sale to be held September 24. The October meeting will be held at the home of Marlene Forbes on October 5. We will get back to quilting again. Betty Cardno from the 'Huron County Health Unit spoke of Home Care and the services we have available. I am sure everyone was unaware of the help we can have when it is really needed. Lula Merrill. assisted Ger- trudfe in serving a very delicious lunch. Winter Wheat premium drops Agriculture and Food Minister Bill Newman has announced a 10 percent reduction in the premiums for winter wheat. The maximum premium rate for the 1977-78 crop is- $3.75 per acre, which provides', protection at $2.75 per bushel and a reseeding benefit of $25 per acre. The $3 per acre premium rate provides for an established price per bushel of $2.25 and a reseeding benefit of $20 an acre. At the $2.25 per acre premium, the farmer gets protection at $1.75 a bushel and a $15 an acre reseeding benefit. The •deadline for ap- plications for renewals for the 1977-78 winter wheat plan is October 20, 1977. In making the an- nouncement, Mr. Newman said that Ontario's,wheat crops have been god in recent years and as a result claims payments have been low. "This good claims ex- perience is reflected in the reduced premium for 1977- 78", the minister said. Last year 2,706 farmers insured 110,000 acres of winter wheat in Ontario. Crop insurance, which is available for 30 crops, is a production guarantee in- surance plan which provides farmers with protection against most natural hazards. If a farmer's actual production is less than his guarantee, his crop insurance will 'compensate him for the difference. The commission annually reviews and updates each insurance plan to reflect changing conditions in the field. ' Application forms and further information are available from local crop insurance agents or from the Crop Insurance Commission of Ontario, Legislative Buildings, Toronto, Ontario M7A 1B7. No mineral tax for farmers The fact that the Ontario overnment recently ndoned plans to impose a yearly mineral right tax of 50 cents .per acre on farm land "indicates that farmers sticking together can ac- complish things that couldn't be ! " accomplished in- dividually" Ontario r Federation of Agriculture president Peter Hannam said Thursday. Mr. Hannam told a meeting of the Huron F of A in Brucefield that the Ontario government decided not to proceed with the tax after the OFA voiced strong objections to the proposal, 'Besides the mineral tax r ` tand, the OFA in the past r has presented a number riefs to the government on issues of importance to Ontario farmers, Mr. Han- nam said. In a brief to the Blair Commission on taxation, the OFA has suggested that farm lands and fart'n buildings be declared exempt from tax assessment. Instead of charging taxes and then o returning them to the farmer the OFA brief suggests the government provide municipalities with a grant in lieu of taxes Mr. Hannam said, The brief also suggests that:taxes on farm houses and on' acre should be based on productivity value rather than on.market value. Mr. Hannam said he ex- Opects the government will prestft a white paper on the matter before any legislation is introduced. An OFA brief to labour minister Bette Stephenson asks that an upcoming worker health and safety bill be ,,,revised as it applies to farmers. Mr. Hannam • said any bill which lumps agriculture in with factories could present serious problems for farmers. The OFA brief says farm -safety standards should be` established in consultation with farm organizations, and should be specific rather than sweeping. The current laws on petty trespass should be com- pletely change'd,'the OFA has told Ontario solicitor general Roy 'McMurtry in a recent brief. Under the present law, `farmers can be held responsible for injuries sustained on their property , even if the person injured does not have the farmer's permission to be on his land. The OFA wants the law revised to place respon- sibility on the trespasser. The government has said it will study the matter, Mr. Hannam said. • A brief outlining the OFA'w objections to the federal governments proposed bill C- 42, the competition Act, an anti -monopoly bill intended to apply to both business and agriculture, has the en- dorsation of every marketing board in Ontario Mr. Hannam said, Marketing boards are currently answerable to the federal Farm Marketing Products Board. The new bill will bo enforced by the Ministry of Consumer and Corporate Affairs. The OFA thinks the new bill could lead to an "intolerable situation" in which marketing boards 'will be answerable to two bosses. "It would be just hell to work in that kind of environment" Mr. Hannam said. The OFA brief asks that the Cofnpetition Act be amended, exempting farm marketing boards from its strictures. The OFA is also asking the government to consider legislation making mem- bership in a farm organization mandatory. The levy for farm organizations would be based on a farmer's tax assessment, and the farmer could choose which organization was to get the money, under the OFA proposal. Mr. Hannam said the National Farmers Union has rejected the proposal, but the Christian Farmers' Federation is in favour of it. At the meeting which preceded Mr. Hannam's speech, the Huron Federation of Agriculture elected its OFA' directors and delegates to the OFA convention in November. Those elected were: North West region - Merle Gunby, individual service member director; Sheila -Gunby, Walter Elliott, Vince Austin, directors; Johnston - Carter Candelabra entwined with white daisy mums, yellow gladioli and baby's breath provided a very pretty setting when marriage vows were exchanged by Catharine (Cathy) Carter, London, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Carter, Londesboro and Tom Johnston, London, son of Mrs" Donna Kelly, Windsor, Ont. Rev" Stan McDonald performed the double ring ceremony in the Londesboro United Church on Saturday, August 27. Given in marriage by ,her parents, the bride chose a gown of white sheer over polyester with a soft rolled sheer neckline and ' double capelet sleeves. Delicate beading was embroidered on the chantilly lace bodice. A full flowing skirt fell into a chapel train. To complement her ensemble a matching lace mantilla headpiece -held her french illusion veil trimmed with matching lace and beading. She wore an opal necklace, a gift of the groom; The bride carried a cascading bouquet of white miniature carnations,, yellow sweetheart roses. and stephanotis with garlands of myrtle roses and stephanotis. Mrs.,, Sharon Murray, ' Walton,' friend cif the bride was matron of honour and bridesmaids were Mrs. Joan Vandendool, London, also a friend and Cathy's sister Colleen Carter" All were gowned alike in mint green jersey polazzo style jump suits with mat- ching V-shaped overskirt, front • and back and detachable capelet. White organza picture hats with matching mint green flower and ribbon completed their 'outfits. Each, wore a gold, double heart -shaped necklace, gift of the bride. They carried crescent ,bouquets of white daisy mums, yellow miniature carnations and yellow' pinochio mums., Best man was the groom's brother, Doug Johnston. Larry Carter, brother of the bride and Todd Johnston, brother of the groom ushered the guests. The soloist' Ms. Helen Anderson, Londesboro sang "The Wedding Son," Twelfth, of Never" and "We've only Just Begun" accompanied by the church organist Mrs. Louise MacGregor. A dinner followed in the • church basement. The bride's table was adorned with a three-tier wedding cake and can- delabra, carrying out the colour theme of the wedding, The tables were decorated with mint green candies entwined with yell.,w flowers and ivy. • The bride's mother received the guests in a gown of yellow sheer, full skirt and an attached capelet. Her- corsage ercorsage was of .silk fabric, orange roses. The groom's mother wore ,a sleeveless pink jersey knit dress with a corsage of deep pink silk fabric roses. The couple was privileged to have three grandfathers and, one grandmother present. Cathy's grandmother, Mrs. John Armstrong, Londesboro wore a gown of deep rose polyester with high neckline, flowingback and full 'sheer ,sleeves. Her corsage wa$ of white silk roses. A reception followed at the Clinton Community centre. Following a short honeymoon, to Niagara Falls, the couple will live in London. Showers were held by Mrs. Jim Howatt and daughter Joan Vandendool for neigh- bors and friends; by Mrs. Sharon Murray for girlfriends and a . surprise shower by the staff ' of the floor on which Cathy works at the London Psychiatric Hospital. South Huron - Glen Miller, ISM; Gerald Teall, Glen Teall, Robert Grenier, delegates; East Central - Maurice Bean,, ISM; John Van Biers, Mery Smith, Bill Pullen„ directors; West Central,"Jim McIntosh, ISM; fa*: ry HURON ST. CLINTON OPENING WEDNESDAY SEPT.'28 for * PIZZA * GIANT SUBMARINES * JUMBO Hot DOGS ' Mickey Nott, Bob Lawson, Jim McGregor, delegates; North East Huron - Gerry Fortune, ISM; Bev Brown, Jack Stafford, Doug Fortune, delegates. CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22,1977 ---PAGE Through the other weeklies The future of the old St. Marys arena "may soon be solved, according to last week's St. Marys Journal - Argus. The town council heard that. Richardson Foods Ltd. would like to use the old arena as a warehouse because of ex- pansion. The • company, which specializes in soft drink flavourings,, wrote to council and explained that they would, be interested in leasing the building as soon as possible. They also wrote that they may be interested in buying the building, but would like to try it first to see if it would be suitable for their requirements. Council is hoping to get the proposal approved by the province and to see whether the building is suitable to be a warehouse. An inspection will be required and a certificate signed to approve this. The Exeter Times - Advocate had other than a usual week according to reports in the paper. Their problems started when the Exeter area fire brigade was called to the office at 1 a.m. on Sunday. The upstairs portion of the building was filled with smoke after a piece • of unused equipment had been mistakenly turned on and started to smoke. After the smoke had been cleared and the •calamity solved, another upset came to the office when they received a bill from the PUC which showed that the Times - Advocate owed $19,659.50 for electricity used in the past month. However the PUC quickly picked up on the error and that problem was resolved, Despite the turmoil at the newspaper office, the Times - Advocate staff was still able to gather the news. In one front page item they reported on an incident where .a barn belonging ' to Arnold and Lawrence Becker was scheduled,for demolition. Three mearrived one moring to' -the Bill Case. property where the barn was located and began work when a bus pulled in and between 50 to 60 Mennonite . farmers came to help bring ,the barn down. By late, afternoon not. only was the structure, demolished, but all the salvagable materials had been .loaded onto a truck. As quickly as the Mennonites did their work, they gathered into the bus and left when the job was completed. After, considerable discussion and a deadlock, the 'Seaforth Council decided to buy land on Corrie Street for a new fire hall. . The Huron Expositor reported the property was bought for $20,000 and is on the west side of Main Street, across from the bus depot. It is felt that the present fire hall is no longer adequate and firemen having been experiencing .difficulties moving the trucks through the narrow doors and getting the fire vehicles onto Main Street from the alley which runs behind the Town'Hall. Council would like to see a new building constructed by Winter's Coming! NOW'S THE TIME • to get your winter clothing while our selection is at its greatest. CHOOSE FROM: BOYS'& 'GIRLS''- SIZES 7-18 f7;\ SKI PANTS (WITH BIBS) RED—ROYAL—BROWN—NAVY 93.49 TO 99.79 • :, VOW MEN'S & BOYS' -SIZES 8 - 48 • We carry Girls' and Boys' 1 & 2 piece- sizes 7-18 and men's & ladies' SNOWMOBILE SUITS Excellent Selection Now MEN'S-BOYS'-GIRLS=LADI ES' COATS -CAR COATS PARKAS -SNORKEL COATS 3 PC. VESTED SUITS MEN'S & BOYS' - 2ND FLOOR LADIES. it GIRLS' - MAIN FLOOR ERRAR SHOPPING CENTRE VICTORIA ST CLINTON 1980 and work may begin on it by next spring. After 29 years of service, Ed Chappel the road, superintendent for Hibbert Township, has given his resignation. ' The Mitchell Advocate explained that Mr. Cha,ppel's .'esignation will, be effective on December 31 but he told council that he would gladly offer hisguidance and advi&e to his successor. Jubilee ' Three ' has given Goderich a great deal of attention' and according to ttie Goderich Signal -Star, more attention will be received when Goderich ., plays the Starring role ' in ,televison program that was filmed during the sesquentennial celebrations this summer. The program, which will depict Goderich . as the prettiest town in Canada, will be aired on October 2 on, Ontario Scene. The program is a TV Ontario production. Watch the signs when you're driving through Wingham from Chow on" Not only .has the metric change caused puzzlement and guessing on the part oto motorists, but Wingham intends to further the changes by lowering the 50 km -h to 40 km -h. Thi§ means that the speed limits will now be 25 mph from 30 mph (for those who haven't adjusted to the metric change). The Wingham Advance - Times" noted that the speed limit bylaw must be approved by the Ministry of Tran- sportation before it can be put. into effect on Joesphine Street since it is h link to the provincial highway. Town council has the authority to change the limits on other streets in Wingham. In Listowel, council ap- proved an agreement for 40 building lots forlow cost housing to be constructed in the northwest section of town. The subdivision will be located at the end of Binning and Lousie Street and the agreement was made with Gravco Incorporated of Listowel, reported the Listowel Banner. Children's Services announces logo winner The Family and Children's Services of Huron County - formerly the Children's Aid Society - this week announced the winner of its logo com- petition. • The competition was open to all students in the Huron County Schools. The winning entry was .designed by Megan Wilson, of RR 2, Gorrie. The design was prepared for printing by a local com- mercial artist, Mrs . Gwen Kiar. Megan received a prize of $25.00. The second prize of $15.00 was won by Lorri McCall, RR 5, Lucknow and third prize of $10.00 was won by Joanne McKinley of Zurich. The new logo will be used on all the printed materials used by The Family and Children's Services and reflects the work completed by the social work agency with the families and children of Huron County. CUB REGISTRATION THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 and 29 7 p.m. at ONTARIO ST. 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