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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1978-11-30, Page 3• ople in Profile: Cathie mixes music with moos by Shelley McPhee After; seeing the slender Cathie Potter:. sit behind the organ at the WeseWillis Church each Sunday and whole-heartedly play her favorite piece r by Bach it seems hard to imagine that this same woman could be a farmer. Yet Cathie, who at the age of six started taking piano lessons, has also + lived on her family's farm in Holmesville for years. Now at the age of 34, Cathie has played the organ in 1 churches for close to 11 years, has taught music for 12 years and has been involved in agriculture with her work t for at least 11 years. Like music, with theory and actual playing of an instrument, Cathie's interest in agriculture takes a similar twist. Along with helping her father Elmer raise his beef cattle on their farm, Cathie has also learned much about agriculture through her 11 year association with the ag office in Clin- ton. When Cathie, who has her Grade 10 in piano and organ, realized that it would take too much time and work to study for an associate position with the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto, she became more interested with her work as secretary at the ag office. "I got more involved working there," she said. For the past year she has been studying for a diploma in agriculture from the University of Guelph. The' course will take three years to com- plete. As well, she is studying for a certificate in office administration through correspondence from Ryerson The readers write Dear Editor: • We need your help in getting a timely message to the people of Ontario. It's a simple message, comprising only four points: + Know a store's refund policy before you buy., + Allow extra time for delivery. ,j; can't be pressured into paying for unordered goods. fie weary of fund-raising schemes. e,, think that your medium is well suited to help us in this endeavor and we. ask your co-operation by printing th ;,•attached message before Christ- mo*�t... ' g :`ensure that as many consumers as` .'(iossible are aware of this in- formation, we have produced bulletins about refunds and exchanges, con- , sutnter: complaints, mail order buying •t.: phony charities. We are enclosing O'i tCopy of .each. Sincerely, Sharon Paul, Manager, Information Services, Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations. 4- Know the store's refund policy Stores'. are . not obligated to refund money or to exchange merchandise purchased as a gift. Policies vary from store to store: some offer a credit note, some offer a cash refund or exchange, some offer a refund or exchange only Is he a person Dear Editor: The advertisement "TRUTH" makes the statement: "The Holy Spirit is one of 'the Persons of the Godkead." Then refers tdWer sts 1:2, for confirmation. - However, the New: Amer itcan ible *- sponsored by the Bishop's Committee of the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, 1970, reads at Genesis 1:2: "...while a mighty wind swept over the waters." Far from teaching that the holy spirit is a person, the Bible shows that it is simply the invisible active force. of God. Jesus was to baptize "with holy spirit and fire"just as John the Baptist ,was -baptizing with water. (Luke 3:16) ::-Water 'and fire are not persons, and neither is the holy spirit. On Pentecost • for a limited time (often 10 days after purchase). Some stores will not refund your money or exchange goods after purchase for any reason. So if you're not sure that Uncle Joe likes polka dots, check the store's policy before you buy. Be sure that a refund will be given or an exchange Turn to vain 19 • Thank -you Dear Editor: I wish to thank you and your staff for helping to make known to the readers of the News -Record the activities of the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, and of the CCB-Bluewater Club. I am sure that the excellent results of the house-to-house for funds were due to a great extent to the publicity which you gave to this organization and to the services it provides. Wally Kennedy, District Administrator of CNIB in London was very pleased with the results of the campaign in Clinton, and on behalf of CNIB wishes to thank the Clinton News -Record for its assistance. • e generous Yours sincerely, W. Brock Olde member of Huron -Perth Advisory Board. of the year 33 the 120 disciples were filled with holy spirit". Obviously they were not filled with a person. (Acts 1:5,8; 2;.4) In heaven Jesus received holy sfirit from Jehovah' and fie poured it .out do his iol'lowers. The holy spirit was not a person being so treated, but was the, active force of God, (Acts 2:33) moving his disciples to preach. The teaching that the holy spirit is a person has been instrumental in causing multitudes NOT to KNOW "the only True God", whereas Jesus stated: in his prayer at John 17, that one's life depended on such knowledge. (Psalm 83:18 King James version) Sincerely yours, C. F. Barney, Clinton Looking for relatives :Dear Editor: For years now, I have been seeking and collecting genealogical records and historical records of the family of Jonas Gibbings, - wife, Sarah Bond, and wonder if you or your 'readers would assist by gaining for me, some history or burial date of Sarah Bond Gibbings to complete my record. ►. —L/have found that: Jonas Gibbings- Sarah Bond first settled in Toronto 'nT',wp., Peel County, Ont. then left to ;,S:ttle in the area near Clinton Ontario 1831 - June - travelling by water they landed at Goderich and from there ovei:land to, later, Clinton, Ontario. The only information that I have found about Sarah Bond Gibbings was , that in 1879 she was the oldest living resident. imp mum gm 1 1 1 1 11 11 1 1 1 1 1 1 Visiting the cemetery lots where the Gibbings were buried, we found no account of Sarah Bond Gibbings - but were advised by family members that there was a tombstone to her memory there but obviously, at some time, it had been removed, so I have no record to gain a copy of the life and burial of Mrs. Gibbings which is sought by historians in England as well as Canada. Any assistance that you can procure for me, I would be most grateful in- deed. Most sincerely, Mrs. Margaret E. Strangway 338 London Road Sarnia, Ont. E E M• -- Ell NIS R N I Polytechnical Institute in Toronto. It involves two years of study. Cathie's work and interests don't stop there. In the spring she hopes to buy her own beef cattle, although she is: not sure how many she will buy or whether the purchase will be a joint effort with her father. "I've really thought about this a lot for the last few years," she explained. Apart from her interest in agriculture and farming, Cathie devotes at least 18 hours each week to the piano, the organ and occasionally the accordion. She spends eight of those hours practicing with the church choir, preparing songs and playing during the Sunday service. She puts a lot of time and thought into the preparation of each Sunday's service. She chooses her music up to a month ahead of time. "It helps in my personal organization. When the week comes I've got everything set up to practice." Cathie has to prepare about five different pieces each week, along with four hymns and two choir anthem accompaniments. "I try to have a variation of types of music each Sunday. Not everyone's going to like the same type of music," she explained. Cathie modestly went on to say that she prefers playing to a large . congregation. "I get more geared up for it," she smiled. Each week, another 10 hours is spent at the church where. Cathie also teaches 17 pupils, children and adults. Cathie explained that the two age groups are different to teach. "The adults want to be perfectionists. The youngsters are more natural in their playing." "I like getting my pupils when they're still in public school so I can teach them something before they -get to high school and have different in- terests and more homework," she noted. Cathie admitted that sometimes she feels a little defeated when a par- ticularly bright student quits the music lessons when teenage interests take over. "I'm still waiting for a prodigy," she joked. Unlike many piano teachers, Cathie refuses to have music recitals. "I know when I was young I hated recitals. So I won't put my students through it. I don't see where they gain enough from them," she said. Cathie does not play the piano or her favorite, the organ, to relax. She said with excitement, "It's not relaxing, especially teaching, but it's a challenge." It is unlikely that Cathie farms for relaxation. It appears that this seemingly quiet girl likes to latch onto a challenge, whether it be contending with an unruly steer or attempting to learn a Waltz in A flat, Op. 69, No. 1 by Chopin. Nearly si million is given by Credit Union by Jim Fitzgerald The Clinton Community Credit Union, which now encompasses half of Huron County, had another bonanza year in the fiscal year just ended September 30, the annual meeting learned last Wednesday night, November 22. Assets jumped nearly 40 percent to. $19,209,554 from the $13,657,576 of the previous year, while membership jumped more than 900 or 14 percent in the past year and now exceeds 6,300, thanks mainly to the growth of the Exeter office. maximum amount of money borrowed on a first mortgage to $80,000, while the maximum total any member can borrow was raised to $100,000. Members were told by president Ernie Williams of Seaforth that the 91/4 percent dividend was a good return on savings for the past year, as for a greater part of it, interest rates on savings were generally lower. Members were also told of the steady progress at the Exeter office since its relocation in the old town hall, and 'learned that the members of Dashwood Industries have decided to become Members, voted last week to pay out members of the Exeter branch of the nearly $1 million ($990,767) in Credit Union rather than start a credit dividends to members this year, which ' union of their own. represents a 91/4 percent payment. That Jack Reid was elected to the board of compares with $708,278 or 9.75 directors to replace Gordon Scribbins distributed last year. . for, a two year term. John Lavis and In addition, borrowers paying 13 ,Milford Durst were re-elected to percent .on loans had their r'ai sal ' `another three year term on the board, reduced to 12 percent. and Richard.._ Jobb wig Jim.. i anter Among the many changes in the •b`Y - ' were re-elected on the credit com- laws this year, .was the raising 6f the rnittee. l stuckin the middle CLINTON NEWS..gJC.QRD, TW ►RSDAY,,NQyEMf g.; Cathie, Potter says she doesn't have much time to play the organ or piano for her own pleasure. This lady is so busy giving lessons and playing for the church and any of her other spare time is devoted to her other interest, farming. (News -Record photo) Heat for less Now that Winters icy fingers have began to poke their way in to your happy home and the oil, hydro and gas companies into your pocket. Let us show you how you can save some money this heating season with a super efficient airtight wood stove. We...;have the. best selection of stoves from the budget priced Tempwood to the very elegant Petit Godin or maybe we can introduce you to Reginald, Ashley or the best cook stove, around,Stanley,all at discounted prices. There are lots of people selling wood stoves but we were first in this area and we use one every day as our only source of heat. We believe .in what we ,sell adding credibility to good prices. Phone 523-4203 The Pottery opposite Bainton's Old Mill in Blyth I really envy people who have t obbies. Developing such projects and . interests take time, imagination, patience and often money. Unfortunately I'm a little short in all those areas, which is probably the reason why I've never latched onto a . lasting or very productive hobby. I've tried them all. There was an attempt at art, but I just wasn't talented. There was dancing, but I bummed up my ankle. There were piano lessons, but I played everything by ear, and could barely read a note. I enjoy reading, but always fall asleep after I've read a page and end up paying library fines. I've tried sewing, but found that my mother could do the job much better than I. I've tried knitting, but can't seem to get both needles moving at once. One year I was struck on weaving, begged for a small loom for Christmas, I worked on it for a day before storing the thing in a closet. I love plants, but you'd never know it after I tried to grow them. I've never been big on sports, but I was an av; I cross country ski enthusiast for a day. I thought that cooking would be a fun and productive hobby, however I only found it to be productive around the hips. I .tried to educate myself by studying history, but couldn't remember the names or the dates. My dreams of becoming a classical guitarist ended after I realized that all the songs I played sounded the same, but what could I expect, I only knew five chords. But alas, I haven't given up all hope. I've taken up cross stitching, have thought about researching a family tree and want to become a Backgammon whiz. I may not have one specific hobby, but as long as there are some choices left, I'll keep looking. I suppose you could say that my only steady interest is trying new hobbies. Anybody got some new ideas? A Management Seminar 1 1 1 at Sandpiper Inn, Clinton (Vanastra) on Wednesday, December 6th, 1978 9:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. REGISTRATION: 8:30 A.M. Would you like to attend' If you are interested, please complete the registration coupon, .and mail it along with your cheque for '30 per person. For further information, please contact: Pete Huxtable of tel.: 271-5650 • • • Management Seminar, Federal Business Development Bank, 1036 Ontario Street, Stratford, Ont. 1 will attend the business management seminar of Clinton on December 6th, 1978 Name(s) Address COLLECT Postal Coda , Realsfroflone•3 lu luncheon. go op NI IN OM PIM al Yol.: 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 MANAGEMENT SERVICE, FEDERAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BANK Taxation: An Introduction Case Study Income Taxes jghtfu1ZY be kept t Should r Now o minimum. abouts the time. to findIncome out Tax Calculation; Year End Calculation; Incorporation; vj d endri $. , Spec1 questjonst on hind to answer... nswer a e can make our Christmas Gift Ching easier. Blouses ... from '19. Silk Mousey from '42. And n treasure house full of gift ideas for the lad) on our list. e gift wap. 8 King Street,..Clinton OPEN: 111 a.m. - 6, p.m. daily wsn Open Wednesdays a■Il� in December ti