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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1978-09-07, Page 7• • • Londesboro news by Dora Shobbrook A shower for Susan Clark, September bride - elect was held at the home of Janie Wilts on Tuesday August 29 when 30 neighbours and for- mer neighbours from concession 13 west Hullett township were present. Susan was ushered to the decorated chair, and corsages•were pinned on her and her mother Eileen Clark by Janie Wilts and Gay Datemit. All painted an autograph on an apron. Contest "lets have fun" by Gay Datema was won by Addie Hunking and Marjorie Duizer; iden- tifying samples of baking ingredients by Janie Wilts, won by Lorna Caldwell, Janet Hunking, Colleen Howatt and Susan Wilts; anniversary nearest September 2 was Shirley Norman. A few words of congratulations were spoken to Susan by Gay Datema. Gifts were •presented by girls Anita Wilts, Marie Verberg, Mary Beth Clark and Karen Montgomery. A hat of the bows was made by . Betty Archambault. Susan thanked those who put on the shower and all for the useful and lovely gifts and invited anyone coming to Wingham to come and. see them. Lunch was served by Janie Wilts, Gay Datema and Reta Verburg. Former neighbours from Blyth, Londesboro, Auburn and Wingham were present. United Church news There was an • excellent attendance at church on Sunday morning when Rev. McDonald spoke on the subject of "what Faith is" using text Matthew 14 of ' Jesus walking on the water. Ken Scott was soloist and sang "Why Me Lord" and "Rich Man's Spiritual'_'. Ushers, wt'.g:.. ,�, Bob Penfound, Iohn Lawson, Cameron Moon, and Bob Jamieson, while the greeters were Bert Shobbrook and Emerson Hesk of the session of Elders. Rev. McDonald thanked all who helped with the summer services through music and special summer programs. Everyone was reminded that the dif- ferent groups are beginning for fall as well as Sunday School classes. Children's story was "Reaching Out" and the junior teachers were Barbara tarter, Jean Kennedy and Laura Scott. The congregation are reminded of the Londesboro United Church booth at the plowing match, so anyone volunteering help at the church or on the grounds contact social committee Mrs. John Radford or Mrs. Bob Thompson. Sunday School staff The Sunday school staff met on Tuesday evening August 29 and outlined the year's activities, classes and curriculum material for the year. All assemblies will be con- ducted by Mrs. Ken Scott. Plans were made for the white gift service Sun- day, December 3 and crokinole parties will be for the whole congregation November 24 and March 21. Teaching staff and assistants will meet for training and business the last Monday of every second month. Personals Mr. and Mrs. Jim Radford, Kathy and Kim returned home from a week's holiday at Cedar Point,, Ohio, and Niagara Falls, Ontario. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Cartwright, Carol and Neil returned home on Monday August 28 from five weeks touring eastern provinces Quebec, Newfoundland and PEI. We welcome Mr. and Mrs. Reg Lawson, John and Elizabeth to their new home they built here. Rev. McDonald took the service at Pine Lake Camp grounds following morning service at Londesboro; while there he was guest of Mr. and Mrs. Torn Allen. Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Taylor were in Carleton Place last week attending the Ontario Soil and Crop meeting. Christopher Dixon of Clinton spent two days BOW JIM wit. his: sous Scott the past week. Attending church on Sunday morning . were Mrs. Betty DeJong of Winnipeg, Wm. Morley, Louis and Nora Nicholson of Dauphin, Manitoba. Mr. Nicholsons mother was Pearl Crawford, daughter of the late Jonathan Crawford, Londesboro. They then visited with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Crawford, Blyth. • Rev. McDonald at- tended the Canadian Executive meeting of Canadian Foresters in Brantford on Monday. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. , Claire McDougall on the birth of their daughter Sarah Victoria on September 3 at Goderich Alexandra Marine • and General Hospital; a sister for Amber. Mr. and Mrs. Allen ' Shaddick were guests, at the Golden Wedding Anniversary of their cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Doug Ward, (former Marion Cudmore) of Clinton, held in Kitchener on Saturday. Several from here attended the Golden Wedding Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Normon Mair nee Mary Wright, Stratford. From the village were Mrs. Myrtle Fairservice and Mr. and Mrs. Bert Shobbrook. Mr. and Mrs. Keith Cartwright, Donna and Patricia, London, Murray Rinn, Mr. and Mrs. Elroy Kuntz and family of Kitchener spent the weekend with Mrs. Florence Cartwright, John and Claude. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Thompson, accompanied by' Mrs. Ray Radford, spent last week holidaying touring around Kingston. Entering colleges are: Kathy Penfound, at Wilfrid Laurier College Waterloo in music honours course; Kevin Hulley, Conestoga College, Guelph; Madelyn Sewers and Cathy Hunking, Fan- shawe College. Rev. McDonald was in Listowel on Thursday afternoon due to the death of his cousin Helen Wilson of Listowel. The W.I. September citizenship meeting will be held Wednesday September 13 and will meetat hall at 7:30 p.m. to go. to Blue Water Centre, Goderich for tour. Any girl aged 12 to 26 years interested in taking the 4H course "Essential Edibles" should contact Mrs. Tom Duizer,, Mrs., -Don McQregor or Mrs. Harry Snell. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Millson and family of Woodstock visited on Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Shobbrook, Darren returned home with them. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Longman, Mrs. Lorne Hunking, Mrs. Alice Davidson and Mrs. Fairey enjoyed the bus trip by "Sunshine Tours" last Wednesday to Story Book Gardens and Elgin House Museum, London. The Varna Express won first prize at the Bayfield Fair last Saturday in 'the parade. Left to right are clown Stephen Taylor, ringmaster Greg Taylor, lion Scott Kirton, clown Susan Kirton, reluctant tiger Dennis Roy, standard bearers Laura Roy and Jacquie Taylor, engineer Doug Roy and hobo Tracy Poswalk. (photo by Mary Chessell) Goderich Twp, issues permits Four building permits were issued when Goderich Township Council met recently. John Westbrook received a permit to remodel his barn; R. ' Kaptein received one to build a drive shed; M. Wtgan received one for an ad- dition to his house and J. Hoogendorn received one to build a chicken barn. A request for a building permit by John Lavis to build a house is being held pending approval of a septic tank and a request for one by M. McAlister to remodel a • workshop and build a storage shed is being held pending a site diagram. Mrs. E. Ross was present at the council meeting to request that a portion of her property be changed from open.,space to residential but no motions were recorded regarding this request. Kleinfeldt Association., represented by Mr. Springett, presented a plan for 41 residential lots on Ron Sa,rwa.ys' property, lot • 40, con- cession 2. No motions were recorded regarding this plan. Chris Kiar was present at the council meeting on behalf of four clients. On behalf of Rutherford, he presented a draft plan for 42 residential lots on lot 78 B.L. Council agreed that Plan 2-78-189 suited the lot better than the original request. Kiar, on behalf of Duddy and Graham, made a' request that part of lot 5, Maitland Con- cess!ion, presently designated extractive, be UINSTALL AUTOMATIC GARAGE DOOR OPENER at the touch ]99.O'O of your thumb! A touch of the button opens your garage door while you sit comfortably in your car -- safe from slippery walks, and cbmpletely secure. The U -install fits most overhead doors to 7' high x 18' wide, and is easily installed. Features include: • Pocket size push button • Instant safety reverse transmitter . • Manual disconnect • Powerful 1 / 3 hp motor • Automatic On / off light • Two minute time -delay • Positive Iock)ng Ball -Macaulay Limited Seaforth 527-0910 Hensall 262-2418 Clinton 482-3405 altered to urban for residential uses. No motions were . recorded regarding this request. On behalf of Frank Graham, Kiar presented a plan for lot 75 B.L.. Plan D1-78-218 permitting a number of lots for residential purposes. Council passed a motion agreeing in principle to D1-78-218. On behalf of J. Reder, Kiar presented a plan to develop 20 residential lots on part lot 74 B.L. No motions were recorded regarding this plan. Robert Langendoen requested information from council regarding the establishment of a hog operation and a residence on -six acres of lot 31, concession 3. No motions were recorded. G. Lobb requested information from council on severances, building permits, sewage lagoons, certificates of com- pliance, etc. No motions were recorded. H.B. Whitely requested a tile drain loan of $3,300 for lot 14, concession 7. Council passed a motion that the former loan application. be rescinded and replaced with the one for $3,300. Tax write-offs were authorized for John Scott ($21.93), Bruce Miller ($65.10) and Gary Merner ($54.48). Fire bills from Bayfield were referred to G.H. Stirling for investigation. The Goderich Area Housing Committee has requested that the township pay its share of the $40,000 being budgeted for land acquisition. Council passed a motion stating that the township will accept its share of $40,000 using the taxable assessmentof that part of the township presently covered by the Goderich Fire Area. and further, that if the lot being purchased for additional parking ' is found un- necessary, that the proceeds from the sale of this lot will be refunded to the three municipalities on the same ratio basis. CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1978-PAQE 7 ews from Hensall By Hilda M. Payne Services were resumed in Hensall United Church last Sunday after a four- week ,recess with Rev. John Wareham of Exeter in the pulpit. The sermon was on the subject "God's Handiwork". It should 'always be remembered that all people are God's hand- work and should be treated as such. Labour Day is a time for new beginnings and is a good time to review how we treat those with whom we come in contact. Many need help, and we should learn to recognize these needs and reach out to people. A personal, human touch is what is needed many times today. Officiating at the organ was Richard Fujarczuk of London who played,the Fugue in D. Major by Bach in place of an an- them. Richard has been at the console all this summer. Next Sunday, Rev. Wareham will be with us again and Sunday school classes will resume. Unit 4 will meet on Thursday September 7 with a pot luck dinner at noon. Village notes Lynne Dodds and Jane Ellis, both of Seaforth, spent a few days with the former's grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Sim Roobal, having ridden their bicycles all the wayfrom Seaforth. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Brier of Mount Clements, Michigan visited with Mr. and Mrs. Sam Desch on Thursday and Friday, also Mr. Oliver Bedard of PROFIT RAISING EARTHWORMS Can You Answer "YES" to These Questions', 1 Do you Tike raising livestock, 2 Do you want a business of your own, 3 Do you need retirement or extra income', 4 Do you have a back yard or other land, PERHAPS YOU CAN BECOME A WORM GROWER! 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Bob McMullen of Brucefield the speaker. Open House for the proposed Nursery School will be held on September 8 in the upstairs con- ference room at .the Arena from 1-4 p.m. This is where the school is to be located. Registrations are being quickly filled up and mothers who are hoping to enroll their children should do so at the first opportunity. Registration forms already picked up around town may be handed in to Mrs. Tom Neilands or Mrs. Peter Bisback by September. 8; registrations will be accepted at the Open House. Miss Terrie Garrow has returned from an enjoyable week's holiday in Jamaica. The Clinton Pool Staff would like to thank everyone who par- ticipated and contributed to the swim-a-thon. Y.B.C. 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