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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1977-12-15, Page 2PAGE 2—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1977 Never attack "writing Christmas cards" as if it were a chore to be done the sooner the better. More and -more, many senders of cards do so to make it a once a year "keeping in touch". Thank goodness for Christmas - it's like a stoplight at the end of the year which makes us pause to renew friendships, if only by mail, before we hurtle ourselves full blast from one year into the next. +++ Last week the first reply for "Remembering Christmas" had come in, by this week we are happy to report a couple more replies - so we shall be able to print all for the ' December 22 issue. It would be nice to add more to the three already received. Your write-up, signed or unsigned, should be in the office here by 9 aim. next Wednesday morning - December 21st. A few words on your Christmas memories would help with that certain atmosphere for our Christmas edition, + + + attended morning and evening services at Sit. Lorenez ' Lutheran Church which was established by some of the first missionaries in that area. The evening service was a pre -Christmas concert, complete with a 300 voice choir composed of teen, male, treble and senior mixed voices as well as handbells and tkioodwinds. The church, which holds up to 2000 people, seldom numbers less than 1900 at its services. It was pointed out to the visitors th,..t due to the social, activities of this community, the crime rate in Frankenrnuth is nil. Better make sure your TV set is in good working order for Monday, January 2, 1978 when the annual presentation of the Rose Bowl Parade takes place. As most os us now know, the Ontario Massed Legion Pipes and Drums Bank from Clinton, Collingwood, Hanover, Kincardine, Listowel, Midland and Orillia will be marching as a unit. Four Clintonians are back These seven bands from a Hanover Holiday Tour gathered for the final to. Frankenmuth, Michigan. rehearsal last Sunday, Mrs. Gladys Hoggarth, Mrs. December 11 at an army Viola Lampman, Mrs. Esther barracks in Toronto. All 131 Moffatt and Mrs. Florence members were present. The Routson. While there, they contingent will leave from tvg NEWS: WISHES A HAPPY BIRTHDAY W To On g Greg Lobb Clinton • • December 14 W gi Christina Jeffrey vanastra December 15 g Mark Wallace Londesboro December 15 W g Terry Strickland Clinton December 18 1 To Join - just come into the News -Record office, 53 Albert St. Clinton or phone 482-3443 and have your g name entered in the Birthday Book and get your FREE g button. goi5 5 14aTc mm .,'Y TszYSZ Y:ZSMI ZEZ .. SMEZig Toronto airport at 10 a.m. Sunday, January 1st. Upon arrival there will be a 50 mile bus ride to the Holiday Inn, 15 miles from Pasadena, where they will be staying: On January 2nd the band will be up for breakfast at 4:30 a.m. and then off to the parade along a route which covers six miles. Among other Highland airs featured ones to be played are Bonnie Dundee, A Hundred Pipers, Scotland The Brave and Wings. We are all proud of our, local representation in this world famous parade - our good wishes and pride go along with men and women. Miss Lynn Cochrane of High Street was the winner of the IODEChristmas Tree Draw. Thanks to all who supported this project. And a special thanks to Dave Beattie and his staff for their help 'and courtesy while the tree was at the store. + ++ Sometimes the walls of old houses hold more than mortar and bricks. While remodelling his home. on Victoria Street, John Rueger found an old skate, the type that had to be screwed into a shoe; and a mold for tallow candles. + + + The Clinton Public Library will be hosting a special puppet play "Where is Christmas?" produced by the Marlette Puppet Theatre on Saturday, December 17 at 2 p.m. This is free and children ages 3 to 8 years are invited. + + + Last week an , interested person came into the News - Record office to make the suggestion that instead of putting old newspapers out for garbage collection . each week, - over the winter months, our citizens could save the newspapers and in the Spring the Town could have a mammoth paper drive with the proceeds from the sale going to a worthwhile community project. That's quite a thought - especially since newspaper for 'recycling, is worth in the vicinity of $70 to $80 a ton. + ++. Winners of the Clinton Business Association Turkey draws to date are; Robert Burns, Londesboro - shopping in Gerrards Shopping Centre; Mrs. Peter Hummel, RR 2, Bayfield - Campbell's Men's Wear; Tony Van Dorp, RR 2, Seaforth - Clinton Electric; Don Jefferson, Clinton - Clinton Chrysler -Plymouth; Bill MacGregor, RR 5, Clinton, H. Lobb and Sons; Ken Alcock, 196 Newgate St. Goderich, - Beatties Fur- niture; John Semple, RR 2, Bayfield ' - Riley's Barber Shop; Deborah Bennett, 103 Walker St. Clinton - Clinton Home Hardware; Red Stewart, Kippen - Hudie Wiseway Limited; Mrs. Ken Preszcator, RR 1 Clinton - Clinton Commercial Printers. Library news for kids by Marian Doucette The weather outside has been frightful, but that hasn't stopped the Clinton Public Library staff from planning their annual Christmas program. This year, all children aged 3 to 8 are in for a treat, as the library is playing host to the puppet play "Where is Christmas?" produced by the Marlette Puppet Theatre on Saturday, December 17 at 2 p.m. We ask. all parents to Stuck in the middle by Shelley McPhee There was a fire early Monday morning, luckily I spent the night in Goderich so I missed it, Editor Jim went instead. Fires are one of my less favorite events to cover, but it's still part of my job. However, this past week I was in no position to head out to a fire or accident on a moment's notice since my car was "stuck in the middle" - of a huge— snowdrift in a parking lot, that is. Thankfully, the rains came on Monday and I was.able to "finally locate my vehicle. (I had presumed that I would not see it again until next spring). I've now had my first taste of Huron County winter (I've missed them for the past few years) and neither I nor my poor aching bones is very impressed with the entire scene. Along with shovelling my own car out, my main ac- tivity for the past week has been pushing out stuck vehicles, shovelling through monsterous snowdrifts and getting extremely wet and cold. (I think that I'll have to find a new group of friends who have four-wheel drives so I can forget this shovelling and pushing routine.) I've also found as a result of this past storm that my boots aren't high enough, my coat isn't warm enough, my gloves don't stay dry enough and my hat isn't tight enough to stay on my head when the wind gusts. I suppose that I didn't realize how bad the winters are here, I've grown accustomed to Toronto weather over the past three years. ' Yet Editor Jim has been warning me of what to expect. He's shown me how high the snowdrifts were last winter and has told me what it's like to be at a fire in the middle of the night with the temperature below zero, He has warned that my car should be prepared to go at all times and I should have a particular set of clothes waiting close by. He advised that whatever I wear; it should be ex- tremely warm and should include a pair of long johns. I've also bean instructed on the particular way that a camera must be used and handled in the winter. The camera should never be left in the open for very long since the cold and wet will damage it. The easiest and quickest way to avoid this is by putting it under your coat when it's not in use, but unfortunately I.don't have much room under my coat for a rather large, odd shaped camera. Also the light, because of the bright snow, is much' different in the winter and ,can be very deceiving to the eye and the camera. Therefore a little extra time and thought must be put into each picture in order that the right light exposure is found. I suppose that I don't have any choice but to adapt to the- climate and the changes that winter makes in my work and lifestyle, especially since Editor Jim isn't too keen on the idea that I be sent to Hawaii for'the next five months as a foreign correspondent for the News -Record. Make this a Shirt and Tie Christmas Many colours and styles to choose from CHILDREN'S CORNER LITTLE PEOPLE'S PUZZLE • 1 -ACROSS r 2 -DOWN 1 0Ia77 IW O/047 D FEAT )f? 0 YND /A, 'Ald 'L 'dll '9 '3H1& OS E '311SIHM 'Z '13dWf11J1 l--uMoa '311 '9 1Z3d 'L '1138 'S 'NSvv 'b 'S13MO1 ' 1. ,.SSOJ3V :81:13MSNV MIX UPS FIII'tn Blanks.- one letter on each blank Opposite of day _ — a question. Needed for sleighing — — — — . Hands aro at the end of — __. CPocks. tell the — . Unscramble the first letter of each answer to spell"' (Man In a Red Suit.) Answer next week Answer to last week's QUIZ. 1. Star 2. Nell or hall 3. Icicle 4. Sonto S. light 4. Cookie r. Cady Cane hJ • Luxurious Leather Always A Hit! Compare .Our Prices. more gift suggestions SHIRTS ,TIES -PYJAMAS - ROBES GLOVES -SCARVES -SOCKS - BILTS -JACKETS - BLAZERS SLACKS -GIFT CERTIFICATES A perfect way to say ''"Merry Christmas" to the man on your list. note this time and date and to bring their kiddies to the library so they can join in on the fun. For all of those patrons with overdue library books (and may I add there is a considerable number), the library has caught the Christmas spirit and the week of December 19 - 23 is 'Forgiveness Week! During this week and this week only, you may return all of those overdue library books and no fines will be levied. We would also like to take this opportunity to inform all. of our patrons that the library will be closed from December 24 through December 26 and also Monday, January 2nd for the season's holidays. In closing we the staff at the Clinton Public Library wish to extend to all greetings for a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY OPTOMETRY ,4 -4 JOHN LONGSTAFF OPTOMETRIST Seaforth 527-1240 Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00-5:30 Wednesday, Saturday 9:00-12:00 Clinton 482-7010 Monday 9:00 - 5:30 BY APPOINTMENT R.W. BELL OPTOMETRIST The Square, GODERICH 5247661 NORM WHITING LICENSED AUCTIONEER 8 APPRAISER Prompt, Courteous, Efficient ANY TYPE, ANY SIZE, ANYWHERE We give complete sale service PROFIT BY EXPERIENCE Phone Collect 235-1964 EXETER IESEL Pumps and injectors Repaired For all Popular Makes 'Huron Fuel injection Equipment Bayfield Rd. Clinton 482-7971 Dursf, Vodden & Bender CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS 37 West Street Goderich, Ontario 524-2011 INSURANCE GAISER - KNEALE INSURANCE AGENCY INC. Insurance -Real Estate Investments Formerly K.W. COLQUHOUN LTD. Phone Office 482-9747 Len Theedom 482-7994 Hal Hartley 482-3693 C. Buruma 482-3287 JOHN WISE GENERAL INSURANCE — GUARANTEED INVESTMENTS Clinton Office: 482-9644 Res: 482-7265 BRYAN LAVIS INSURANCE General and Life Office: 10 King St. 482-9310 Residence: 308 High St. 482-7747 ALUMINUM PRODUCTS JERVIS ALUMINUM Sales and Service of Aluminum Doors, Windows, and screens. Ornamental Railing and Signs. Glass cut to size. 84 ALBERT ST., CLINTON 482-9390 TRI TOWN BOOKKEEPING SERVICE Complete Business Service - quarterly, half -yearly, yearly.. Also Farm and Individual Ser- vice. ' LAWRENCE BEANE Brucefield Phone 482-9260 Available year round REPAIR SERVICE TV & Appliance REPAIR • All Makes • Speedy Service • In-home repairs Jir'lill Broadfoot 482-7032 Lloyd Garland FURNITURE REFINISHING AND UPHOLSTERY Corner 5th Avenue and Halifax St., Vanastra 'Phone 482-9576 ec,oratinc fc� 33 Huron St., Clinton Box 337, Clinton NOM 1LO 482-9542 529-7939 Paints, Stains, Min Wax products, Wall coverings, Draperies, Floor Sanding, Texturing • Interior 8. Exterior Contracting FREE ESTIMATES Ville MUFFLER HUT < J.W. Peck, proprietor 54 KING ST. - CLINTON Next to Post Of Tice We Stock * MUFFLERS * TAIL PIPES * SHOCK ABSORBERS For Mott Popular Domestic Makes * FREE INSTALLATION FOR COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEMS * MINOR REPAIRS 482-3851 We believe we have the finest selection of MOTORCYCLES in the area. We GUARANTEE our SERVICE AFTER SALE! CO UrniNITRY STORES MT. CARMEL 237-3456 OPEN 10 - 10 MON. - SAT. NOON - 6 SUNDAY a by Scotty Hamilton Mail your problems to "Im- pact" c -o this paper. All letters will be answered provided a stamped addressed envelope Is enclosed. Some of general interest will be published. Let- ters' must be signed but we will NOT reveal your Identity. FRED J. HUDIE LUMBER BLDG. HDW. PAINT i WALLPAPER 1E� 1�7EWA LIGHTING CARMS HOME 8 BUILDING CENTRE 482-3441 230 BAYFIELD RD. CLINTON When I am obtaining credit, what information am I en- titled to receive from the lender? If you do buy on time and the purchase price exceeds $50.00 the Consumer Protection A,gt requires that the contract contain, in writing, the following: - name and address of the seller and buyer - a description of the goods sufficient to identify, "them, - an itemized price list of the goods - a detailed statement of the terms of payment - the actual cost of all finance charges shown• in dollars and cents and as a. percentage. - anything paid as a down payment, or a trade-in or any other credit or. security - all additional charges which can be demanded if you fall behind in payments. HAUGH TIRE AND MUFFLER SUPPLY LTD. M t IF BUSY 482-3752— 482-9796 What is the effect of an assignment in bankruptcy? A trustee in bankruptcy (usually a chartered ac- countant) is appointed. He then takes possession of the property of the bankrupt and prepares an inventory. He ma' then sell or dispose of the property of the bankrupt and use rhe proceeds to reimburse the creditors. Certain property of the bankrupt is exempt from seizure. This includes some personal property such as clothing and the like. I think I may have a bad credit rating. How can I find out? The Ontario Consumer Reporting Act, pass'od in 1973' provides that every consumer may enquire of a reporting agency whether or not a file is maintained concerning his credit standing, The con- sumer's request must 'be in writing, and the information must be supplied without charge, T. Pryde«d.. District Representative Don Denomme 75 HAMILTON GODERICH, MONUMENTS - MARKERS LETTERING 524- 2373 OR 6621 -- appointments - anytime A We agreed to pay tor a TV set in four instalments, we couldn't make the last one. Can this company demand the set back? The Consumer Protection Act states that where a buyer under an executory contract has paid two-thirds or more of the purchase price of the goods'as fixed by the contract and if the buyer then defaults in payment there the seller may not retake possession of or resell the goods without a court order. When the seller demands to be let in, you are entitled to refuse him entry. It is your property and his refusal to leave amounts'to trespass. Remember, however, that you are still required to pay the balafice owing. Bali & Mutch • LTD. HOME FURNISHINGS FLOOR COVERINGS CARPETING HOME FURNISHINGS 11 ALBERT ST. 482-9505 • 411 A 0