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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1983-05-11, Page 6l;I:6 CI.INTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 1983 Forme ban ail ing its sol imammal By Rod Hilts Blyth Council recently accepted a tender from Mrs. Cenetta Banton of $26,' fur the purchase of the III former Bank of Commerce building The decision to accept the tender was made after council reviewed the three Canvassing for retarded to begin in Bi By Sheron Stadelman The door to door canvass for the Wingham and District Association for the Mentally Retarded begins this week. This is thi? fourth year a door to door canvass has been held. Joan Clark reported that all the money received in the campaign is disbursed total- ly to operate the Silver Cir- cle Nursery School for the Handicapped, support the Jack Reavie Opportunity Workshop for handicapped adults and to send local han- dicapped children to camp. Canvassers knocking at your door are: Connie Brumley, Betsy Allan, Janice Henry, Mary Lou Stewart, Linda Stewart, Marie Button, James Laurie, Lenore Scrimgeour, Donna Sippel, Candice Howson, Ida and Adrian Pro- ctor, Brenda i:.urkholder and Elizabeth Battye. Blyth United Church Mr. George Cowan was in charge of the Sunday wor- ship service at the Blyth United Church. Mrs Donald Kai at the organ and director of the male choir. Baptism was administered by Mr. Cowan and assisted by Mr. Ray Madill. The children baptized were: Shawn Bradley, son of Bradley Ernest Bromley and Drive raises '1,300 for cancer fund Public support from the Blyth area has raised $1,300 for the Canadian Cancer Society. Fund raising represen- tative Donna Sippel reported that $1,328.50 was collected in this year's drive in Blyth. Mrs. Sippel noted, "I would like to thank all the canvassers who gave so freely of their time and also to everyone who donated to this very worthwhile society." Anita Evelyn (Hamm) Bromley, born December 18, 1982; Jason William, son of Kenneth Fidom and Rosemary (Carter) Fidom, born October 30, 1982; Shawn Perrin, son of Roland Perrin Hopkins and Joan ( Bowers) Hopkins, born September 8, 1982; Carmen Ida -Lynn Kel- ly, daughter of Joan Hopkins, born June 13, 1976; James Jackson, son of Ray- mond Richard Lair and Bet- ty Anne ( Young) Lair, born December 31, 1981. On Sunday May 15 the Sun- day School will be having pictures taken of all the children and teachers. Lost Heir There were eight tables of Lost Heir played on Wednes- day night. The winners were as follows: High Lady, Edyth Glousher; High Man, Gordon Murrey; Low Lady, h Nora Kelly; Low Man, Mike Cummings. There will be no more Lost Heir played until the fall. Euchre There were seven tables of euchre played on Monday night. The winners were: High Lady, Margaret Thorn- dike of Clinton; High Man, Gordon Murray of Walton; Low Lady, Dorothy Daer; Low Man, Miller Richmond; Ladies Lone Hands, Kay Konarski; Men's Lone Hands, Joe Holmes; Ladies Special, Elsie Shaddick of Londesboro; Men's Special; Shirley Glousher (playing as a man). Euchre will be played again next week. Garage Sale A large crowd attended the Evening U.C.W. and Choirs Garage and bake sale last Saturday held in the Arena. It was a great success. Barn destroyed by blaze WINGHAM - A Morris Township farmer, Louis Kumprey of Con. 6, Lot 11, lost his barn and its contents in a fire on April 30. Blyth Deputy Fire Chief James Howson said his department received the call on April 30 at 6:35 p.m. and called for assistance from the Wingham department, which sent the tanker and a crew. RED ROSE 60's TEA BAGS 1 ,59BOx PAMPER 6.5 OZ. 8 FLAVOURS CAT FOOD 5/$1 e00 i 'ALL FLAVOURS (24x10 OZ.) CANNED POP $6.99 CASE McCORMOCK'S SNACKBREAD (REG. $1.79) $1 .19 PKG. WESTON'S 675 GR. SAN'D'WICH BREAD WESTON'S FAMILY C OCOLATE ROLLS 894 PKG. CANADA GRADE "A" FRYING CHICKENS REGULAR GROUND BEEF 95° LB. $1.79 LB_ Mr. Howson said the cause of the fire has been deter- mined as accidental and estimated damage has been set at approximately $50,000. A small quantity of hay and straw were lost in the blaze, but Mr. Kumprey's heifers and calves were saved, as was a nearby storage shed and implements and the milk house. Firemen were on the scene until 10:30 p.m. that night. 10 LBS. OR MORE $1 .69 L8. MAPLE LEAF COIL POLISH SAUSAGE 694 LOAF ('AMO'BELL'S 10 OZ. VEGETABLE SOUP 2/73° $ 1 e 99 LB. MAPLE LEAF 500 GR. BAVARIAN SAUSAGE SAVE 31.00 $1 069 PKG. FRESH SODE SPARE RIBS $1 .99 LB. BIYTH MEAT MARKET Open: Monday -Thur.. 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; ( losed Friday at 6 p.m.; Saiurdas 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. We reserve the right to limit quantities. Specials in effect till dosing Saturday, May 14th, 1983. Custom Killing Cutting and Wrapping 8s, Appointment Phone 523-4551 \.,:� Group home may open WINGHAM - A new group home for mentally retarded adults could be open in Wingham by as early as the end of June, organizers report. Ron Zimmer, chairman of the group home committee, reported two weeks ago that only minor details of financing remained to be worked out on the property selected for the home. "The home is in excellent shape - the lady from the Ministry of Community and Social Services said it's one of the best she's ever looked at." The ministry, which will provide the financial backing to purchase and operate the group home, has already given approval in principle and only the final papers remain to be signed," he said. Last weekend a giant garage sale was held in the Blyth arena. Here Ernie Phillips helps the UCW set up before the sale. ( Rod Hilts photo) Town and Country Homemakers elect 15 new board members Town and Country Homemakers Agency has a full slate of 15 board members for 1983-1984. At the April 27 board meeting, Bev Brown of Bluevale was elected chairman. Other of- ficers are: Thea Trick of Clinton, first vice-president; Lauretta Siegner of Exeter, second vice-president; and Jane I,eVan of Wingham, secretary. Elaine Gottschall of Kirkton and Jane LeVan were appointed to represent Town and Country Homemakers on the Huron Chapter of the Council for Action on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (CHAD). Marie Bolton of Dublin is the board delegate to the "Ontario Association of Visiting Homemakers Ser- vices" which meets in Toronto once a month. The seven working committees w ill be set up at a later date. The Agency is setting up a display at the Huron Health Day in Clinton at the Ontario Street United Church, May 12. The display will depict to the public the type of home help the homemakers pro- vide in Huron County. The Board discussed brief- ly the success of the annual meeting and the many and varied compliments which many of the board members OPP more visible in Lucknow area LUCKNOW - The Ontario Provincial Police have carried a higher profile in the village of Lucknow and surrounding townships in recent months for three reasons. The manpower of the detachment has increased over the years from three -constables and a corporal in 1965 to a corporal, a sergeant and 13 constables in 1983. Kincardine now has a radar unit assigned to the detach- ment full time and just recently, it received a roadside testing device to determine a drivers' blood alcohol level. Constable Andrew Burgess of the Kincardine OPP said, a standard has been ac- cepted by people living in rural area that is per- missible to drink and drive. Rural residents do not have the option of public transit and they believe it is okay to drink and drive because "it is the only way to get home." bids in deta 1 The land sale to Mrs Bainton will close on May. 11 Mrs Barton said she had no immediate plans fur the former bank but said she intends to fix up the front and put a new ruuf on the building. Council received a cheque for $5,000 from the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce ( CIBC I ur lieu of demolition Originally, the CIBC had planned to demolish the building. Car wash delayed Ken Hesselwood's request for a car wash has been delayed because of a reverence hearing slated for June 9. Originally, Mr. Hesselwood had hoped to be in operation by June 1. Mr Hesselwood chose to have his property seperated from the Triple K Restaurant by severing the properties, thus causing the delay. If the severance is ap- proved, notices will have to be mailed to surrounding land owners. if there are no objections, the amendment will be processed. Request for grant Council approved a grant of $400 to the Huron County Road Superintendents Association. Last year council donated the same amount. Wellington to be paved The engineering firm of BM Ross and Associates of Goderich advised council that in order to install drains for the two houses on Hamilton St. West, a 10-12 foot hole would have to be dug su that the elevattun would be the same as the sanitary sewer 'Che com- pany said that costs would be excessive to serve only two residences Burns Russ advised council that storm sewers are nut to be constructed to sex -vice cellar drains Council passed a motion that the dram work on Hamilton St be deleted from the 1983 road program .In a separate caution council agreed that the money that w as to be used for the Hamilton St drains, be used to pave Wellington St The proposed paying would run from Highway 4 to (; ypsy Lane Proposed car oiling shop Dave I.ee advised council that he has been in touch with the Ministry of the Environment, the county health department and the Maitland Valley ('on - servation Authority con- cerning his proposed car oiling shop. Mr. Lee told council that the above groups could see no problem with the proposal and they would advise hum in writing. Mr. Lee indicated that he would be using a new oil and there is supposed to be no drippings. He will be washing the cars prior to oiling, with a drain and a catch basin being added to handle the water and dirt. A cement floor will also been installed under the ramp. The car wash will not be open to the public. Council agreed to grant Mr. Lee a permit providing all written reports are favorable. Walton welcomes church members have received on the way the meeting was conducted. "We appreciate the feed back and want to keep the annual meeting a social and informative event," remark- ed Paul Steckle, Huron County representative on the Board. Colonial Indy Quilt was won by Joanne Duddy of Clinton, and second prize, a foot stool was won by Abbey MacKague of Wingham. Jean Young, executive director, and Lauretta Siegner were guest speakers at the Kippen Women's In- stitute, speaking on the ser- vices of Town and Country Homemakers. Business figures for March are as follows: 43 new clients. over February. Private patients are still the principal users. They ac- count for 83.22 percent of the business. Social Services ac- count for 7.16 percent while Home Care accounts for 9.62 percent of the business. IT'S PLANTING TIME! By Betty McCall It was Family and Bap- tismal Sunday at Duff's United Church in Walton. The opening prelude of music was by Miss Glenda Carter at the piano, assisted by organist Mrs. Ray Hueiher. Greeters were Paul and Dianne McCallum. Ushers were Ross Bennett, Roy Gingerich and Roy Williamson. Musical selections were given by The Godkin Fami- ly. Mrs. Marion Godkin. Dianne, Sharon, Donna. Presentation of Families for Baptismal was announc- ed by Bruce Clark. Infants baptized were Katheryn Irene, daughter of Clint and Judy Emmrich and Kelly Ann Elizabeth, daughter of Richard and Jo Ann McDonald. The Sunday School was in attendance for the service, giving a musical selection. Scripture readings were given by Mrs. Graeme Craig. Mrs. Emerson Mit- chell with her violin accom- panied Mrs. Huether at the piano as the offering was be- ing received. Next Sunday The Rev. Dr. Gordon Hazlewood will con - duct worship at 10:30 a.rn. when Rev. Swan will attend London Conference in Woodstock. You're Invited The community' is extend- ed an invitation to attend an open meeting of the Walton Women's Institute in the Brussels Public School, Wednesday, May 18 at 8:00 p.m. Speaker Mrs.Hiep Nguyen. Topic "Experience of Viet Nam and Immigra- tion to Canada." She is the mother of a Boat Family sponsored by the Varna - Goshen United Churches. General Meeting The UCW General Meeting was held May 4. 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