HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1978-03-16, Page 10PAGE 10--CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 1978
Resource centre has tax help
We are still offering the
income tax clinic, so if you
wish assistance, give us a call
at 482-7972. This service is
free of charge and for in-
comes up to $8,000.
The Resource Centre is
planning events for March
break and will take the form
of a Carnival for a total of
four days from the 20th of
March to the 23. Some of the
events are laid out in the
calendar of events provided.
Support of parents is really
needed for the planned Sugar
Bush trip, which begins the
Carnival events. If you are
willing to drive please let us
know. Your assistance will be
greatly appreciated by
children and staff.
Other plans are for films,
games, a sing -song with a
guitarist. To end this week of
fun, there will be a bake sale
and white elephant table
sponsored by both youth
clubs, teen and mini -teen.
This coming Thursday
morning the Resource Centre
is sponsoring a presentation
by the Health Unit, with
Marguerite Falconer and Liz
MacHugh as. speakers. Their
topic will be discussing sex
with your children. Also on
Thursday evening from 7:30
to9 p.m., crafts class will
'meet . again, under the
direction of June Tomkins,
who is demonstrating
broomstick lace and cro-hook
knitting. People are welcome
to attend. These classes are
free of charge, so come out
and enjoy. Also a reminder
that from March 24 to 27th
there will be no events held at
the Resource Centre due to
Easter holidays. Following
these dates, activities will
resume as usual.
Car pool started
On Thursday, March 9, the
car pool officially started
when a volunteer driver was
ready to give anyone that
needed a ride into town for
shopping or doctor's ap-
pointments, banking, etc. We
would like to make this a
regular Thursday service.
As it turned out, no one
needed a ride that day. This
service is being tested on a
trial basis for the month of
March, so if there is no need
for it, then it will be discon-
Resource centre schedule
13 - Monday - Calorie Counters 7-9:00 p.m.
14 - Tuesday - Vanastra Christian Church crafts.
15 - Wednesday - parent training group 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.;
morning exercise group 10-11:00 a.m.
16 - Thursday - Health unit presentation (Lis MacHugh
and Marguerite Falconer - speakers) 10-11 :30 a.m.
17 - Friday - mini -teen club 4-5 p.m.; teen club 7-10 p.m.
1-8 - Saturday - story hour 1-2 p.m. (Carnival Week 20-23)
20 - Monday - sugar bush trip 2-4 p.m. (volunteers
needed)
21 - Tuesday - films, games 2-4 p.m.
22 - Wednesday - sing -song and decorating 2-4 p.m.
23 - Thursday - bake sale, white elephant sale 2-4 p.m.;
crafts - June Tompkins 7-9 p.m.
From the 24th to 27th all activities at the Resource
Centre are cancelled for Easter.
Mini -teen club play floor hockey
The mini -teen club met last
Friday after school, the
activity being floor hockey.
The boys really enjoyed the
game but the girls were not so
enthusiastic.
This week there will be
bingo which all should enjoy.
This club is for children eight
to 11 years and meets Fridays
from 4-5 p.m. •
Teen club toboggan
The teen club met Friday
evening at the church. A
euchre tournament was held
with Pam and Paula
Goulding the winners.
The tobogganing party to
be held Saturday afternoon
was discussed and planned.
On Friday March 17th it is
hoped that there will be
bowling. Jeff Dixon was
present at Friday's meeting
and his interest 'and help is
greatly appreciated by the
teens and staff. On Saturday
March 1 l th, a very successful
tobogganing party was held
by the teen club. Despite the
wet snow that was falling the
teens met at the church and
under the supervision of Jeff
Dixon, were transported to a
nearby hill for some winter
fun.
At 3 p.m. everyone
returned to the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Dixon . for hot
chocolate and hot dogs.
Everyone had a terrific time
and would like to thank Mr.
and Mrs.. Dixon for their
hospitality.
Guides plan fly -up
Last Thursday evening,
March 9, the girls had a short
meeting. The Guides prac-
ticed for the upcoming Guide
enrolment and Brownie fly -up
ceremony and the Tenderfoot
Guides studied the
requirements for their
enrolment.
After some games and
campfire, the meeting closed
with taps at 8:30 p.m. The
Patrol Leaders, Seconders
and Junior Leaders held a
Court of Honour from 8:30 - 9
p.m. and Karen Jeacock was
elected secretary. The girls
planned the meetings for the
next month and also made
some tentative plans for a
craft night, bake sale, hike,
and a year-end barbecue.
Also, a new patrol was
formed to accommodate the
Brownies who will be flying
up to Guides and a new Patrol
Leader and Seconder were
chosen,
MEN'S & LADIES' ^h
BROKEN & DISCONTINUED LINES
1/2 PRICE ,
tinued.
11' you would like to see this
service continue, and find
yourself needing a ride,
please give us a call at 482-
7972 to reserve a seat for
Thursday. It runs from 1:30 -
3 p.m. When we initially sent
out our questionaires, there
was a need expressed for this
service. Now that some an-
swer to this problem exists,
let's give it the support it
needs to continue.
Time out for a snooze. This toddler took advantage of the
sunny weather last week and found a good parking spot
just off the main street in Clinton and slept. (News -
Record photo by Ashley Geddes)
Calorie Counters celebrate 2nd month
To celebrate the second
month anniversary of the
calorie counters club, a low
calorie meal accompanied by
a peculiar form 9f en-
tertainment was held. Our
thanks extend to all the ladies
of the calorie counters whose
effort made the night such
good fun. The menu consisted
of nutritionally balanced
foods. Relishes, fruit, Chinese
food and desserts satisfied nil
the daily requirements
Church news
On March 12 we celebrated
the Lord's Supper with Rev.
Boersma officiating. The
Lenten message was taken
from Isaiah 53 entitled
"Christ Our Perfect
Sacrifice". Next Sunday we
hope to celebrate Palm
Sunday.
Remember Arts and Crafts
every Tuesday night for
school age children.
Coming up the Gospel Sing
Night featuring the
Chrystalaires, March 31 at 8
p.m.
the VANASTRA
By Meryl Thomas
voice
Huron Fireplaces "hot" business
. Ray Bender has been in
business at Vanastra since
1975 when he moved from
Stratford. The heatalator
part of his business originally
started as a hobby.
The reason he moved to this
area was that .he was raised
three miles from Clinton. He
worked as a bricklayer and
decided to go into business for'
himself as he knew a few
contractors in this area. Until
recently, Mr. Bender had run
the heatilator and con-
struction business himself.
He now has approximately 35
dealers in Southwestern
Ontario. There are at present
orders for 2,600 heatilators
whidh keeps three welders
busy year round.
Mr.. Bender found that
because of the amount of
business, he had to take in
two other partners who are
Jim Connely and Ray Mit-
chell. Masonry work is
booked a year ahead and
according to Ray, it has been
that way for seven years. Mr.
Bender also said that
heatilators always were a big
seller. Only one company in
Canada made heatilators
when he started out and now
there about 31 different
companies.
The masonry supply end
of the business is moving to
Goderich Industrial Park.
They will sell fireplaces and
accessories. We asked Mr.
Bender whether fireplaces
were mainly a luxury item
these days and received an
emphatic "NO". He admitted
they are expensive to install,
approximately $1,400 for the
cheapest model you can get,
Start Thursday, March 16
to Tuesday, March 21
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completely finished.
However, the amount . one
saves in heating bills is well
worth the initial outlay. He
also says their use has in-
creased.
A number of years ago,
fireplaces mainly used
firebrick, which created an 80
per cent heat loss. With the
present day' heatilator there
is only about a 20 per cent
heat loss up the chimney.
Their heatilators are
guaranteed for 20 years. They
line the damper plate with
asbestos so that when the
fireplace is not in use, there is
no heat loss. He stated that
this is one reason why they
are out -selling a lot of other
heatilator companies. The
heatilators are also 85 lbs.
heavier than the others that
are sold in Canada.
When asked for the size of
heatilator that would best suit
the ordinary home, he ad-
vised not over 40" in size. He
also said that some people put
fans on them which tends only
to defeat the purpose as the
cold air is drawn in too fast to
be heated. Mr. Bender said
fireplaces were especially
popular up north because of
wood supply and because it is
economical to heat tll'e house.
He also stated they did sell
free standing models but are
not going to do this any
longer. They have about eight
free standing models left for
sale. Ray stated there is no
planned expansion other than
the move of the masonry
supplies to Goderich. The
building they occupy here at
Vanastra is leased and they
may require a larger space to
work out of. There is no
planned move from
Vanastra.
There are five men working
in the shop, two who do the
cutting and painting and
three who do the welding. The
employees come from
Vanastra, Seaforth and
Bayfield. When asked to
compare the efficiency of a
fireplace n''nr Franklin,
Mr. Bender said that there
was no comparison as far as
he was concerned. He stated
that 90 per cent of them have
problems with smoking and
he himself won't handle
them. If you are planning on
building a fireplace, Ray will
assist and advise you, but
remember they are booked a
year ahead for building their
fireplaces. Ray stated that he
often gives advice on how to
go about it.
Library open two nights
Remember that the
Library at the Resource
Centre is open every Monday
and Thursday evening for the
use of everyone in the com-
munity. If you would like a.
good book to read some
evening come over and pay us
a visit. We are sure you will
find an enjoyable book to
read.
We are also open daily
Monday through Friday from
9-5 p.m. Our thanks to the
ladies who are running the
Saturday Story Hour for the
excellent job they are doing.
Also to Sharon Goulding who
has spent a lot of evenings
keeping the library open.
Sharon has done much to
improve the looks of the
library.
Vanastra School news
On Thursday, March 9, a
volleyball game took place in
the gymnasium. It involved
pupils and teachers. We were
happy to have a guest, Mr.
Sakasov from Wingham,join
us for the games.
It is hoped that during
Education Week, April 17-21 a
volleyball match can be held
which will involve pupils,
teachers and parents.
On Friday, March 10, the
pupils from our primary
grades went to the Vanastra
arena to skate. We would like
to thank Mr. Fred Moore as
well as the families who sent
extra skates to the school.
Your co-operation made this
activity possible.
The older pupils of the
Vanastra Public School are
going to the arena on Thur-
sday March 16 to skate.
This is my special announcment
specified by Canada's Food of the vitamins as possible.
Guide. March 20, will feature a
The ladies learned to not discussion on facial and
only balance their food beauty tips for spring. Please
choice, but how to prepare the note that there will be no
food by conserving as many meeting on March 27.
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