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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1978-02-16, Page 2PAGE 2--CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1978 This will soon be known as Town Silence if we don't get some news of a few travellers or visitors - or have we all hibernated for the winter? +++ Thanks to Mrs. Muriel Jones for the following: Do you know of any child who has more than 12 living grandparents? On the Hi Neighbour T,V. program recently there was a report of a child with ten grandparents - then a listener sent this information: Kevin Jones, son of Dale and Debbie Jones of Brucefield has twelve. His grandparents are: Mr. and Mrs. Doug. Jones, Brucefield and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Daer of Clinton; great-grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Willli'am Daer of Goderich, Mr. and Mrs. John Alcock of Brussels, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Baird of Brucefield and Mrs. Muriel Jones, Clinton and his great - great -grandmother, Mrs. George Baird of Clinton + + + The following will be a no charge, interesting evening, complete with coffee. The Clinton Nursery School will be sponsoring a "Discussion Night" on Monday, February 20 at 7:30 p.m. in Wesley - Willis United Church, Clinton. Guest speaker for the evening x �ti�—}tic will be Mr. Don Keillor of the Huron Centre for Children and Youth, speaking on "Children In the Family." + + + The .Summerhill Hall Board had another successful card party on Thursday evening, February 9 at the hall. Prize winners were: ladies' high, Betty Batty; ladies' low Mary Marsh; men's high Jack Macklin; men's low Garnet Wright. The raffle was won by Hazel Watkins. Another party is planned for Friday, March 10- please watch Coming Events for an an- nouncement. +++ And more card party results - this time from the Huronic Rebekah Lodge also on February 9 : lone hands Marjorie Broadfoot; low lady, Edna Cox; high lady, Mrs. Ed Godkin; low man, George Wright; high man, Charles Wallace., Walter Pepper won a draw for a ham. There will be an an- noucement for the next party February 23. + + + Results of the Huron Fish and Game Dart Tournament for January are: high lady Kaye Harris; high man, Ken Harris; low lady, Laura Emmerson, low man, Bob Johnson. The highs won $5 11•=x0 WISHES A HAPPY BIRTHDAY To On Robbie Radford Londesboro February 16 Steven Preszcator R.R. Clinton February 16 Lana Jones R.R.2 Clinton February 16 Chastity Colquhoun Clinton February 18 Jason Fleet Clinton February 18 Andrea Carlin Clinton February 18 Ronald Jantzi Clinton ,,( . February 20 Crystal Garrett Clinton February 21 0 Tina Bell R.R.2 Goderich February 22 To Join - just come into the News -Record office, 53 Albert St. Clinton or phone 482-3443 and have your Liname entered in the Birthday Book and get your FREE button. K ylsc stu spit )W >C CHILDREN'S CORNER LIT LE PEOPLE'S PUZZLE - '001 '9 '31d1d .q '831131 'C '31ddIN 'Z '83Hd09 • l—uMoO '3S000 '6 '1338 'L '1139 '9 '13ddfld 1' 'V100NO° 1. —ssoJoy :S83MSNV Eyes run What we hear with — Cars travel on the _ Opposite of sad _ Insect that lives In hill — — _ Unscra a first letter of each answer to spell MIX-UPS Fill in blanks - one letter on each. when we cry. U;ed for Valentine's Day =1 Answer to last week's QUIZ. White. Ike, Nights, Tooth, tan, Rink. and the lows $1. + + + The Clinton Public Library reports that there have been a good number of the "dead" Wintario tickets handed in at the library which in turn have been turned into the County Library at G odericb toward the purchase of Canadian books or magazines for our library. Thank -you and keep up the good work. + ++ Let me tell you the "boob tube" gets even "boobier" when, after enjoying a wide variety of TV programs, one finds oneself in the little house on the prairie minus the channel offerings of cable and awaiting an adequate aerial. So one is resigned to the daily fare of CBC (courtesy of rabbits ears). Mind you most programs suffice and the odd one is excellent - but in between the good, there are some queers when even the dog gets up and leaves. However, although en- tertainment today is not always intended to portray life in its happier, funnier or even more poignant moments some producers seem bent on cramming 30 or 60 minutes worth (minus idiotic com- mercials) with the very raw, sordid, sadistic and degrading which doubtless exists, but about which a somewhat briefer mention might suffice. As a firm believer in seeing both sides (literally and "figuratively" at times) I've watched some of these "show it as it is" programs and decided that for my bland, conservative taste I'll take "The National" for a main course and "The Moppets— for dessert. After over 25 years Esther Ross of Goderich will be retiring as social worker with the Huron County's Family and Children's Services. Upon her retirement Mrs. Ross hopes to continue her English studies at the honors level and work towards her M.A. Reeve Garry Ginn in making a presentation to Mrs. Ross at a luncheon given by county employees, said he was pleased to make such a presentation to a Goderich Township native. (Beta photo) News from Kippen By Rena Caldwell Mr. and Mrs. Bill Gibson, Listowel, visited with Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Mellis recently. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Munroe are holidaying on the Caribbean and Florida. Miss Laurie Faber, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Faber, who has been a patient . in Seaforth Com- munity Hospital, has returned home. Mr. Elzar Mousseau is a patient in Seaforth Com- munity hospital. Mr. Bud McLeod. Manitowaning, visited in the village during the past weep. Mr. Pearson Charters underwent surgery in Lon- don. The combined congregations of Brucefield and Kippen nein a social evening commencing with a pot luck dinner this week. ' A townline blackout took place on Saturday evening when a van hit a hydro pole and cut off the power. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jones and Mrs. Pearl Love visited ' with Mrs. Margaret McBride,; near Blake. Janice Baillie visited over the weekend with relatives. The mumps are making their rounds among the younger generation of Kip- penites. Mr. and Mrs: John D. Moore, Mitchell, visited with relatives in the area on the weekend. Stuck in the middle by Shelley VicPhee As long as there has been mankind, there has been the mythical idea that he is the conqueror of all nature, the• leader and the only intelligent form of life. Through years of traditions I have been brought up under that same general understanding, but each time 1 watch a wildlife documentary I realize how wrong mankind is. . The two most recent shows I have watched on television, one on babboons and the other on humped back whales., have astonished me and made me realize that animals are just as intelligent as humans, in their ownJ,vay. The animals belong to organized societies, each animal has level of importance in it and animals, too, have feelings. They like to be comforted, seek attention, some are power hungry, some are introverts and some are outgoing amongst their groups. It is impossible to discuss these animal societies in such a short space and give a total picture of their in- telligent way of life, but it does exist as documentaries have shown. In fact I'm sure that many species of animals have societies comparable to that of a primitive tribe in some backward area of a country. There are many dedicated men and women devoting their entire lifetimes to the study of animals and I wish I could say that every man could as easily accept wild life as more than just "dumb animals." However, with such ideas that we are the superior race, ground into our .subconscious minds and often unknowingly placed into different aspects of our society, it will not be an opinion that will be changed in a decade, maybe not even in 100 years. However, the important thing is that more and more people are beginning to re-evaluate and study the question and present it to the rest of the world through print and film. Why don't you start discovering what I have found by .watching wildlife documentaries or reading about animal societies? The next time one comes on television, don't pass it off as another boring animal show or make the running joke about Mutual of Omaha's Wildlife Theatre, instead sit down, enjoy and learn from it. So what if "The Waltons" or "Police Woman" or "All in the Family" is on at the same time on another station, surely you can take a break from the overplayed human society to watch how another operates for one hour. Clinton Council briefs 'Clinton Council received correspondence from the planning board noting that Jim Hunter has been named as chairman. In other planning board correspon- dence, council also passed a motion that now requires persons applying for zone changes to fill out a form. Council concurred with a resolution from the City of Stratford that is asking the Ministry of Transportation and Communication to in- troduce legislation that all vehicles must drive with their lights on from' November 1 to March 31. Correspondence was received for the Ministry of Transportation and Com- munications explaining to council that the town's road subsidy allocation for 1978 is: ennc-truetinn 549 900: mainten9nce, $40,500. A notice was received frorn the PUC informing the council the new rate's have been set for% members at- tending meeting. The chairman and .his secretary will now receive $30 each -per meeting while the com- mission members will receive $25. All members will receive $30 per day for conventions. Parking permits for 19-78 at the cost of $15 each were issued to Mason Bailey and John Thompson. Regarding three false fire alarms at Wildex and two false alarms from the hospital, the council has decided to try to collect for the amount charged for the alarms by the area fire board. The cost for each alarm is $80 for each hour. News of Brucefield by Mrs. H. F. Berry Pot luck supper The members and friends of Kippen United Church were invited to Brucefield Church Hall for a hot pot luck supper and an evening ,of fellowship and fun. Cards were played and the winners were: ladies' high, Mrs. Elsie; ladies' low, Mrs. Mabel Kyle; men's high, Emmerson Kyle; men's low, Jim McNaughton; ladies' lone hands, Mrs. Hazel McNaughton; men's lone hands, Greg McGregor. Personals John K. Cornish, who for many years has bees the auditor at Brucefield United Church has resigned. Mr. Cornish was presented with a gift from the congregation. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Henderson on the occasion of their 30th an- niversary. Good wishes and a surprise gift were given to the couple and Mr. Henderson thanked everyone. Mr. and Mrs. David Trebner of Kippen have moved recently into their new home in Brucefield. Neigh- bours and friends gathered at the Trebner's home last week and presented them with a gift. Mr. Gordon Thompson and Mr. E. Johnston left last week for Arizona. It's hoped that Gordon's health will improve. BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY OPTOMETRY 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 524-7661 REPAIR SERVICE IESEL Pumps and injectors Repaired For all Popular Makes Huron Fuel injection Equipment Bayfield Rd. Clinton 482-7971 Appliance Refrigeration and TV REPAIR SERVICE Jim Broadfoot 482-7032 Lloyd Garland FURNITURE REFINISHING AND UPHOLSTERY Corner 5th Avenue and Hlilifax St., Vanastra Phone 482-9576 INSURANCE GAISER - KNEALE INSURANCE AGENCY INC. Insurance -Real Estate Investments Isaac St. Clinton Phone Office 482-9747 Len Theedom 482-7994 Hal Hartley 482-3693 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 DECORATING ecoratmc tcl, 33 HuronSt., Clinton Box 337, Clinton NOM 1LO 482-9542 529-7939 Points, Stains, Min Wq„x products, Wall coveriFig4, Draperies, Floor Sanding, Texturing Interior & Exterior Contracting FREE ESTIMATES AUCTIONS NORM WHITING LICENSED AUCTIONEER & APPRAISER Prompt, Courteous, Efficient ANY TYPE, ANY SIZE, ANYWHERE We give complete sale service PROFIT BY EXPERIENCE Phone Collect 23S-1964 EXETER >Ike MUFFLER HIW< J.W. Peck, proprietor X54 KING ST. - CLINTON 482-3851 Next to Post Office We Stock * MUFFLERS * TAIL PIPES * SHOCK ABSORBERS For Most Popular DoMestic Makes * FREE INSTALLATION FOR COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEMS * MINOR REPAIRS 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 MUSIC GULBRANSEN GALANTI WURLITZER the Best in Organs and Pianos FREE Organ Lessons Low -Cost Rental Plan All this and more at PULSIFER MUSIC SEAFORTH 527-0053 Closed Wednesdays TRAVEL THE COACH HOUSE TRAVEL SERVICE S� HAMILTON ST. GODERICH 524-6,366 OPEN: Monday - Friday 9:00 - 5:30 Saturday 9:00 - NOON FULLY APPOINTED FOR BUSINESS OR PLEASURE TRAVEL ACCOUNTING 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 0 ACCOUNTING SERVICES R. Carter Complete Business Service, In- dividual, Farm, Business, Tax Preparation. Please phone 482-7776 after 6 p.m. Stf Durst, Vodden & Bender CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS 37 West Street Goderich, Ontario 524-2011 INCOME TAX PREPARATION AND BOOKKEEPING Reasonable Rates Call Ken McGowan KEN'S BOOKKEEPING & TAX SERVICE Blyth 523-4293 We believe we have the finetf selection of MOTORCYCLES in the area. We GUARANTEE our SERVICE AFTER SALE! c 0 L2NTRY R N E R STORES MT. CARMEL 237-3456 OPEN 10 - 10 MON. • SAT. NOON . 6 SUNDAY 1 Mall your problems to "Im- pact" cin this paper. All Tetters will be answered provided a stamped addressed envelope is enclosed. Some of general interest will be published. Let- ters must be signed but wen will NOT reveal your identity. FRED J. HUDIE LIMITED WI EWA NOME 8 BUILDING CENTRE LUMBER BLDG. HDW. PAINT WALLPAPER CARPETS CIGHTING 482-3441 230 BAYFIELD RD. CLINTON I am told that interest rates can often go as high as 24 percent a year. Is there no limit set by the government. Basically loans over $1.500.00 are unregulated except by the Unconscionable Transactions Relief Act and any rate clearly set out and agreed to by you is binding. Loans under $1,500.00 are governed by the Small Loans Act. By this there is a set limit of 2 percent a month on the first $300.00 then 1 percent a month on the next $700.00 and 1/2 percent a month on the final $500.00. For example: $300.00 — 24 percent a year $500.00 — 21.7 percent a' year - $1,000.00 ,000.00 — 17.7 percent a year $1,300.00— 16.2 percent a year $1,500.00 — 15.2 percent a year 3 phase ELECTRIC • ECONOMY • • QUALITY • SERVICE "Big jobs or small, We guaran- tee them all." 482-7374 CLINTON Recently, I purchased some carpets for my house. The salesman said that they would withstand heavy traffic. 1 paid only part of the price, the rest was to be paid in monthly instalments. The carpets hadn't been laid but for a few weeks and already it showed signs of wear. Can I. get my money back? If you think that a salesman has used a misleading, deceptive "sales pitch" on you the Business Practices Act gives you the right to: Ask the salesman to rescind the contract (ie: you give the carpet back and you have your money returned). A letter requesting rescission should be sent by registered mail or delivered personally within six months of the contract. (remember to keep a copy for yourself) Ask the Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations to mediate the dispute. HAUGH 1 AND MUFFLER SUPPLY LTD. 482-3752 if busy: 482-9796 HIGHWAY south edge 4 CLINTON I am being harassed at home and at work by a collection agency. Can they do this The Collection Agency Act of Ontario requires that all collection agencies be registered and registration will not be granted unless the agency has a history of financial responsibility and good conduct. Complaints concerning the pradtices of any agent should be made to the Registrar under that Act. What is an insolvent debtor? An insolvent debtor is defined as a person who is not bankrupt, whose liabilities to creditors amount to at least $1,000.00, and who is unable to meet his obligations as they become due or who has ceased paying his current obligations in the ordinary course of business as they become due or whose property if sold does not have a value sufficient to enable payment of his, ac- cruing and accrued debts. Bali & Mutch Y LTD. HOME FURNISHINGS FLOOR COVERINGS CARPETING HOME FURNISHINGS 71 ALBERT ST, 482.9505 • •