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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 1981-03-26, Page 13THANK YOU I wish to express my appreciation for your support and good wishes during the election. It was my pleasure to meet with many of you and I look forward to meeting with you again Irl. the upcoming years. Likewise I look forward to serving the needs of the people of Huron Bruce. To all who worked so hard In the election effort, I say "Well done!" The effort put forward by ail of you was encouraging to see and indicates that the people of this riding have a healthy respect for our democratic process. Again thank you for the confidence that you have shown me. 1 will work hard to uphold your trust. Sincerely, MURRAY ELSTON Each qday ,alght.refugees, spvusorls and other mP t costed people meet at the Vauaastlra Christian Charcltfor an evening of fellowship and fun. Along with a variety of games, .the, evenings include guest -speakers and films -eireerinkirinitnlier of topics to help la the refugees' adaption to a new way of life In Canada. (Shelley McPhee) New life made easier for refugees BY JAN FERGUSON The Vanastra (Communi- ty) Christian Church was a busy place Wednesday even- ing March 18. Some 125 per- sons were in attendance at a meeting of refugees and sponsors. John Van Beers from Blyth organized this meeting out of a deep con- cern for the well-being of the many refugees in Huron County. The purpose of the meeting was to promote dialogue between the spon- sors and the refugees. John believes that it is better to talk about issues and con- flicts than to let these get out of hand. John is also con- cerned that sponsors will continue to help the refugees beyond the period of official responsibility. The meeting was held in the Vanastra Church, as the church has served since January as a Refugee Fellowship Centre. Every Friday evening, the church is open from 7-11 p.m. for refugees, sponsors and other interested persons. There are ping-pong tables, shuf- fleboards and other games. - There are toys for children to play with but also reading material, for adults in the Vietnamese and Laotian languages in addition to English reading materials. The church has set aside one room to serve as a library and reading room. Arrangements are made so that once a month there will be a special speaker for each major language group. Other evenings a film or films will be shown. Linda Bruinsma from Goderich selects and orders these films through the Goderich Library. Another feature ad- ded lately to the program is a table for arts and crafts. Jim Clark with Audrey East teach and help with this pro- gram. The ideal is to en- courage the refugees to make things, handmade items, with a public sale some time in the future. Jim and Audrey are from Vanastra. Rev. Peter Mantel, the minister of the Vanastra Church, believes that the Centre provides a, much needed ministry to the social and spiritual needs of the refugees in this area. He received much support and encouragement for the Cen- tre from churches and groups, "It is beautiful" he says "to see the larger Chris- tian community reaching out and opening up with care and enthusiasm to those who pare new in our midst." ea: Just this weekend Rev,' Mantel with Norma Robson of Vanastra mailed out a plea for volunteers to befriend , government spon- sored refugees to some 35 churches in the larger area. He is confident that people will respond. He has faith Bayfield in '22 ••••• • from page 11 the lake ,or heavily eroded). These lots are gently sloped with a sodded lake bank. Facing the lake on the west and Tuyll Street to the east they have the safest beach on the shores of the lake. The character of these lots will be protected against the building of unsightly shacks and their use will be `impos- ed' so if you wish to build where you will be protected against the encroachments of undesirable neighbours... Basically, that is how the merchants chose to promote the village in 1922 and ob- viously it met with success. Today it is still the place to be for. peace and quiet and restful moments to enjoy the finer things in life. How could you get to Bayfield from a place like London? Assuming that you possessed a motor vehicle capable of a long journey this was the route to take. "From London take the Pro- of Line Road north to Lucan and continue NW' sterly to Clandeboye where a turn north is necessary thru Cen- tralia, Exeter, Hensall and Kippen. On reaching Brucefield turn west and continue for about two miles until a fork in the road is reached. Take the right turn at the fork and go through Varna and on to Bayfield." In case any doubting Thomas' read the article, it was further stated that this was "the official route of the automobile clubs". So there you have Bayfield's tourist industry in a nutshell. What would have happened if you turned left at thebfork in the road? Many thanks to Dorothy McLeod for providing the historical information for this story. and a vision! Jim Kostechni from Kit- chener immigration office chaired the Wednesday evening meeting, assisted by Hulene Montgomery from the Canada Employment of- fice of Kitchener. A film en- titled "Neither here nor there," a documentary on the Pulau Bidong refugee camp was first shown to the audience. Some of the refugees present recognized themselves in the film. At one time, the camp was known as "a living hell". In 1979 more than 50,000 refugees found some shelter on this island camp on the Malaysian coast. Police boats would deliberately pull boats with refugees back in- to the ocean with the result that many drowned. "Put yourself in their shoes" Jim Kostechni suggested to the sponsors. After the film, the au- dience was divided into four smaller clusters of work groups, two groups of spon- sors, one group Laotian and another group of Vietnamese refugees. Afterwards the leaders of these groups formed a discussion panel reporting issues brought up in the smaller groups. Panel members were Jim Kostechni, Peter Mantel, Hulene Montgomery and Lorna Van Morsel, director of the friendship program in , Kitchener. The panel discussion was translated into both major South East Asian languages. Some of the major concerns discussed were related to jobs and food problems. Eric Smith of Canada Manpower in Goderich spoke on the government program available to refugees and employers. In one program the government will provide funds paying the employer, farmer or other business person 75 - 80 percent to train the refugee in a particular skill. The emphasis is on skill training. Eric urged sponsors to contact his office for further information. Kathy Thompson of the Huron Health Department m Goderich spoke to the au- dience on the importance of nutritionally ' balanced, meals. We learned that rice is as good a staple food as our potatoes. Information was provided that the Perth Co-op in Mitchell sells all the kinds of food items wanted by our South East Asian refugees. The Co-op is open every other weekendand on- ly at certain hours. Hulene Montgomeryspoke on the need for mental health care. She stressed for understanding among the sponsors. The refugees go through a tremendous cultural -social and physical adjustment. They need our help and support daily and for some time to come. Judy Van Beers and Evelyn Mantel were enthusiastical- ly thanked by the audience for serving such an abun- dance of refreshments. A show of hands indicated that the meeting was greatly ap- preciated. Another similar meeting will be scheduled for some time in June. It was close to midnight by the time the last person had left the church. 444. EVENING CLASSES AT CENTRAL HURON SECONDARY SCHOOL CLINTON, ONT. •CLASSES BEGIN MONDAY, APRIL 6th •PLEASE REGISTER BY APRIL 6 OR PRE -REGISTER BY CALLING MR. M. DOHERTY 482-3779 •THESE CLASSES ARE FOR A PERIOD OF 10 WEEKS '15. FEE PAYABLE TO CENTRAL HURON SECONDARY SCHOOL (Evening Classes) COURSE TIME Rifle Range Men's Fitness Guitar Calligraphy Dataceflt lit Sewing - Basic Knit 7:30-9:30 p.m. 7:30-9:30 p.m. 7:30-9:30 p.m. 7:30-9:30 p.m. 9:0© and 8:15 p.m. 7:30-9:30 p.m. To The Electors Of Huron -Bruce CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, MARCH 26,1901 --PAGE 13 the VANASTRA byJan Ferguson voice, Aboutpeople you know Personal Glimpses Congratulations to Web and Kathleen Stone on the arrival of their son born in the Seaforth Hospital on March 18th. Happy Birthday to Adam Dowell on Thursday, March 26th. Last weekend in the Exeter, House League Tournament, the Clinton Novice Red Team won all four games and the gold medal. Kennie Mcllveen, defenceman for the Red Team, won player of the game in the find game. Games were played on Saturday mil Sunday March 14 - 15 with teams from Clinton, Exeter,. kand Seaforth. Ronnie Ferguson and Kevin Mcllveen, who play on the Clinton Mite hockey team, travelled to Hensall on Wednesday, March 18th beating the Hensall Mites 7 O. Ronnie and Tracey Ferguson travelled to Grimsby on Saturday to visit their great- grandmother. Kevin Smith is spending the week at his grandparents in Meaford. Get well wishes to Debbie Riley in Clinton Hospital after surgery. Christian Church The or;erllst for Sunday Merl 22 at the Venaetra. Christian Church was Marg Ridder, the message for the Lenten Season was "The Way of the Cross". There was also a service at Heather Gardens at 3:30 on Sunday afternoon. Thank- you to the ladies for the new Banner in front of the pulpit. The ladies Bible Study group met on Tuesday morning. Evelyn and Jan have volunteered to befriend two single boys from the government sponsored refugees. There was Come Alive on Tuesday but not on Wed- nesday of this week and 35 persons attended the Friday evening meeting of the Evangelism Seminar representing,seven charclres_ at the Christian Reform Church in Clinton. On Saturday morning, all met with the smaller group of those involved in. the C.E. T. program. Tuckersmith Council briefs Tuckersmith council last week accepted the tender off Riley Construction, Teeswater, for gravelling township roads in 1981. The Teeswater company submit- ted a bid of $36,820 to do the job, about the same price as the firm charged last year. Clerk Jack McLachlan found a $900 error in their tender submission, but the firm still submitted the lowest bid. The other tenders were $45,440 from Ireland Con- struction, London and $48,420 from Levis Con- struction, Clinton. +++ Chris Kair Ltd., of Goderich quoted the lowest price for Pits and Quarries Act surveying work which must be completed by July 1 for Tuckersmith council. Clerk Jack McLachlan wrote to four area engineering firms asking for quotes on completing a survey of township pits. Mr. Klar sub- mitted the lone bid of $1,750, which council accepted. Other bids were $2,000, by Gamsby Ltd. of Guelph; $2300 to $2500 by B.M. Ross and Associates, Ltd. of Goderich and $2940 by Paragon Engineering, Kit- chener. The gravel pits own- ed by Tuckersmith Township must be surveyed, and site plans drawn up prior to the pits being licensed by the Ministry of Natural Resources. +++ Council received a letter from William Fraiser of Egmondville, objecting to the construction of a'storm drain on Water Street in that village. Mr. Fraiser said the drain was being built for the benefit of two homes on the street which were con- structed on low ground. The Egmondville resident also complained about the un- sightly condition of the pro- perty next to his. Council asked clerk Jack McLachlan to write to Mr. Fraiser advising him the drain was a road improve- ment drain, and was not be- ing built only to benefit two individual homes. +++ Tuckersmith council was invited to attend a Hensall recreation meeting on April 7 for discussion concerning the creation of a joint recrea- tion committee. Copticil decided since it was the date of their next regular council meeting, they would be unable to send a delegate to the meeting. +++ Clerk Jack McLachlan told council he is applying for two students to work for the township this summer under the Ministry of In- tergovernmental Affairs' municipal administration program. -r t ,- Council passed a motion to accept the Hensall Fire Area Board budget as presented. ++'T- The Ontario Genealogical Society requested a list of township cemeteries and. their caretakers since they will be doing a survey of local cemeteries this sum- mer. Jack McLachlan was asked -to advise them about contact people for township burial grounds. +++ Councillors discussed the unlicensed vehicles parked on the property next to Mr. Fraiser's home, and asked Mr. McLachlan to advise Mr. Fraiser the matter was being investigated. Coun- cillor Bill Brown declared a conflict-of-interest in the discussion. HAVE YOUR BIRTHDAY CAKE AND EAT IT TO01 Curlers do well On Tuesday, March 17th, two teams from Vanastra attended the Teeswater Ladies Open Spiel. They all came home winners of Shamrock plants. First team was led by Doris Cantelon, Eileen Townsend, Hilda Veenstra and Joyce Wilson. These brave girls hitch- hiked through the snow storm after their car broke down outside of Teeswater. The second team was led by Isabel Theedom, Robyn Theedom, Janet McLean and Jan Ferguson. On Wednesday, March 18th the Vanastra Curling Club hosted the annual Com Spiel and it was a huge success, with more teams of corn growers entered than could be accepted. Gord Pryce's team won the 4 ro byag. n this year, for the fourth ;;tlinc In a row,— and his team had the pick of the 64 prizes valued at over $1,800, which were donated by local seed corn salesmen. After three hard fought games each, and many tie breakers, with the odd think in between, the final stan- dings of the 16 teams were decided on the point system. Gord Pryce was the winner with 508/4 points, he teamed up with Ross Lovett, Bob Fotheringham and Neil Dolmage. Very close behind with 50 points was Alex Townsend and team members Lloyd Cooper, Lloyd McKenzie and Jerry Johnston, while third place went to Robert Anderson with Art DeVos, Bill Klomp and Bill Roy. In 4th place was the rink of Bob Allan with Glen Hayter, Don Brodie and Jack Peck. Following close behind and after only one-half a point separating them, were the rinks of George Cantelon, Ross McBeth, Dave Ste. Marie and Bill Bigson and skip Jim Ross, Dave Tremeer, Bill Coleman and Alan Hayter. Also adding to a good day. was one of the beat meals of the year with a home cooked turkey Millner and all the trimmings by the Vanastra ladies. The seed corn cnpanies and their local dealers that supplied the abundance of ptizes in- cluded: Dekalb, Stewart, Pioneer, Trojan, Funks, P A.G., Hyland, Co.0p, As row, Topnotch, Canadian Canners and N.K. We ap- preciate their support Special! For your Freezer BEEF -- SIDE $' :36 .9 FRON e, HINDS LB.$ • 8 LOINSLONG LB. Z • 315 PRICES GOOD 'TIL SATURDAY, MARCH 28 PRICES INCLUDE CUSTOM CUTTING TO YOUR SPECIFICATIONS, WRAPPING AND QUICK-FREEZING CANADA GRADE "A" BEEF New to our Store! DRY CLEANING SERVICE Including alterations and Rapala MITCHELL'S FAMILY MARKET LONDESNORA -. 482-9951 or 523-4478 . ... .. _ .111111M,,. A,, 1 M . .....■ MI 0 110.1 1 ..NEM �•��M�IM!Ie� IIIMeswnomeins'.enn eseess ..0010wow., posnommi, ._._—. .,. ...... ,....,�. .0 ,, om/o. ALL CARS ARE SAFETY CHECKED, CERTIFIED AND RECONDITIONED . WE ARE OPEN TO PERFECT FAMILY CAR 1976 MONARCH SEDAN This ono owner 1976 Monarch Sedan comes to you In Its original blue metallic finish. 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