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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1981-10-14, Page 7The Clinton Public Utilities hosted a day -long convention of the Western Ontario Section of the American Water- works Association last week at the_ Legion. Attended by nearly 200 men from the seven counties in the southwest, they heard a number technical presentations as well as saw equipment displays. Left to right are: Charlie Moon of Chatham, past chairman; Nic Nichole of London, chairman; Tom Philips of Seaforth, a director; and Gass Boussey, this year's host and a former chairman. (James Fitzgerald photo) Londesboro busy for Thanksgiving Personals Mrs. Lorne Honking return- ed home on Friday from spending past week in Clin- ton Public Hospital. Mrs. Marion Letherland moved to Rameloo Guest Home, 3lyth on September 29. Congratulations to Wilfred and Verna Glazier who celebrated their 55th wed= ding anniversary October 6th. Rev. and Mrs. Scott and family visited on Saturday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Scott at Point Pelee. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Thomspon visited on Satur- day- with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hamilton, Moorefield. The Aimwell unit will meet Monday, October 19th at 8 p.m. for a quilting bee (to be tied). Anyone is welcome, to attend for a social hour. Help out or just visit. Thanksgiving weekend visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Bob Burns were Mr. and Mrs. Colin Paterson and Katie of London, Colin's mother Mrs. Annie Paterson and friend Margaret Brim \from Criespshire, Scotland,. Attending the 20th Regional Rally for East Huron U.C.W. hosted by Walton on October 8th were Edythe Beacom, Laura Lyon,, Margaret Good, Margaret Whyte, Joan Whyte, Bernice Norman, Marion Hunking, Audrey Thompson and Dora Shob- brook. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Rad- ford of Port Colborne spent Saturday with Aunt Dora Shobbrook, and Called on Aunt Laura Saundercock and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Shobbrook. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Crysler of Chatham visited on Sun- day with her brother, Mr. and Mrs. Tack Tamblyn and attended church here: Mr. and Mrs. Ray Radford of London spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Thompson. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Allen Shaddick on a new grandson born to Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Shaddick, Brantford. Mrs. Shaddick is spending some time with them. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Good and Mr. and Mrs. John Lyons spent the weekend in Niagara Falls and attended the wedding of former's niece Linda Youngblut and Timothy Thomas on Satur- day at St. Andrews United Church. Mrs. Dora Shobbrook spent Thanksgiving Monday with granddaughter Mr. and Mrs. Danny Colquhoun and family. Burns UCW Meet The October meeting of the Bruce UCW was held at the home of Gay Salverda on Wednesday afternoon with 14 present. Ida Leiper open- ed the meeting with a reading and Ida Leiper read the Scripture. Readings were given by Margaret Taylor, Ramona Jamieson and Gladys Leiper. Ida Leiper thanked Gay and all who took part in the meeting, and Ida Salverda led in prayer. Mrs. Rice was in charge of the business. Roll call was answered with a Bible verse, and minutes of the last meeting were read. The Treasurer's report was given by Jean Leiper, and Joan Hoggarth thanked everyone for the card sent to Ray. Correspondence was read by Mrs. Rice, and plans were made for the Bazaar. Mrs. Rice closed with prayer. Happenings at Hullett Central Inoculations On Monday, Oct. 5th, the nurses from the Huron County Health Unit visited our school to give inoculations. The shots are to prevent us from polio, tetanus and diptheria. T.B. testing was also done. Cross Country The members of the Cross - Country team have ` been training every day preparing themselves for the area meet, which will be held Oct. 28th at the Benmiller Con- servation Area. Thanksgiving dinner On Friday, October 9th, both Grade I classes had a Thanksgiving Dinner in which a typical Thanksgiving Day was celehrat ed. Oneclass dre$Sed up as pilgrims and the other class dressed up as Indians. They had a large turkey dinner with a delicious dessert, pumpkin pie. Their room was decorated with carved pumpkins, placemats and decorations.. They were all excited and enjoyed the meal thoroughly. Soccer On Friday, October 9th the Blyth girls visited Hullett girls and played an exhibition soccer game. The score wastied0-0. Ramblings from -the races. • from page 6 Grant Volland finished se- cond with Midnite Scitch in a 2:04.2 mile in the eighth for owner Wilmer Scott of Lucan while Fred Maguire of Ailsa Craig was third with his Jerry H. Direct, a three- year-old gelding by Scamp Direct - Sadie Bars. " Randy McLean took third' driving Canadian Speed, in a 2:02:3 mile for Don Beatson and James McCarthy of Granton in the ninth. Scarlet Dakali and Sing Outs Hope, owned by Harold Eyre of Dublin, each had a third place finish at Elmira Raceway on Saturday after- noon. J ournals Hope, owned by Stewart McCall of Seaforth was second at Mohawk Raceway on October 6 and third on October 10. Windsor Raceway will SEA FORTH r CURLING CLUB rAlA �f�`�1 O/ 1/l ri ja 1 MEMBERSHIPS Now Being Accepted For For Information on Men's or Mixed Curling Call Fees: Novice Men's S85.00 [tat Draw Trial $30.001 Novice Ladies $65.00 [1st Draw Trial 825.001 Mens $110.00 Ladies $90.00 Ken Moore - Egmondville 527-0508 Richard Reeder - Clinton 482-9594 For Inforrmiation on Ladies' Curling, Call Joan Beuerman Dublin 345-2209 Sheila Murray Brucefield 527-1487 Anne Cunningham - Clinton 482-7597. Competitive Curling call Bill Fleming Clinton 482-7336. • reopen on Sunday, October 18 with only Mondays dark. Dresden Raceway had their final program for this year on Sunday, October 11 while Elmira Raceway will con- tinue to operate on Saturday afternoons only. A CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14,1 the LONDESBORO Doro Shobbrook, editor I leader By Dora Shobbrook Last Sunday morning greeters at the Unit were Jack Lee and John Lawson and ushers were Theresa Overboe, Julia Shaddick, Keri Shepherd and Crystal Whyte. Rev. Scott welcomed all, and said that October 25 will be- anniversary service when at 11 a.m. Mr. Jack Whytock of Whitechurch and at 8 p.m. Rev. John Oestreicher from Walkerton will be guest speakers. The children's time was Thansgiving what are you thankful for? Junior teachers were Donna Shad- dick, Christine and Sandy Carter. The sermon was 'The fruit of the spirit is joy: Thanksgiving is a time to share our blessings. Joy is the family, to celebrate the family gathering, enjoy God's gifts of simple things. Gail Lear took the solo part in choir anthem with Barbara Bosman organist and choir director. UCW thankoffering There was a good atten- dance at the Thankoffering meeting on Monday October 5th, with guests present from Blyth, Brucefield, Burns and Seaforth Northside United Church. They were welcom- ed and ushered by Norma Glousher and Dora Shob- brook and organ music was supplied by Barbara Bosman. President Edythe Beacom. opened the meeting and scripture was read alter- nately by Edythe Beacom and Marion Snell. Edythe welcomed all and gave an- nouncements: invitation to Seaforth Presbyterian Thankoffering October 15th, Burns Bazaar at Londesboro Hall October 14th, and a craft sale at Dashwood Oc- tober lOth. The Aimwell unit project of crafts are on display in the church parlour, and the soloist was Mrs. Ken (Marilyn) Wood from Wingham accompanied on piano by Gail Lear. The Scripture lesson was given by Margaret Whyte and Gail Lear introduced guest speaker Eleanor Ward from, Wingham, a former deaconess who spoke on "Thanksgiving" to every man a highroad or a lowroad, we choose which we take in everything give thanks for abundance of food. Thanks was expressed to Evelena Webster, Blyth, Nona . Pipe, Seaforth, and Mrs. Stoll, Brucefield. Happy Gang Seniors The Happy Gang seniors met on Tuesday October 6th at 2 p.m. in the hall, there were 20 present, and presi- dent Jean Scott welcomed all. Bingo winners were Vietta Hoggart, Jim McEwing and Mary Clark, and card win- ners were ladies high, Stella Adams; lone hands, Mary Clark; low, Vi Burns; men's high, Jake McDougall; lone hands, Dick Caldwell; low Charlie Scanlon; lucky number, Jake McDougall. In charge of program and lunch were Hazel Reid, Gloria and Jim McEwing. The next meeting is on Oc- tober 20th at 1:30 p.m. In charge Russell and Margaret Good. A 55th wedding anniver- sary card was signed by all for Wilfred and Verna Glazier. Aimwell meeting The Himwell Unit met on Monday September 28th at Best Interest *19 ½%0NE YEAR ANNUAL We represent many Trust Companies. We are often able to arrange for the highest Interest being offered on Guaranteed Investment Certificates. *Subject to change EXETER 235-2420 Gaiser=Kneale Insurance Brokers Inc. CLINTON 482-9747 Hockey Is Fast And Hard Hitting That's Why You Need The... BEST EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE You'll Find It In The Huge Selection At Jerry MacLean & Son Sports Dept. We Feature... * NAME BRANDS * FIRST LINE * SUPER SELECTION * LOW PRICES Good Selection of Team Sweaters In Stock For Hockey & Broomball Full Line of Equipment and Footwear For B ROOM BALL PLAYER the church when Helen Lee opened the meeting with Marion Snell reading the scripture. Barbara Bosman and Bette Jewitt entertained with a song and Helen Lee. gave reading. The minutes of the June meeting read by secretary Penny Overboe and cor- respondence included a special letter from Mai Ling, foster child along with her school report. Roll call was answered by 19 members, while the treasurer's report was given by Pearl Mason. Marg Anderson introduced the special guest, Lorna Miller from Waterloo, a former Londesboro girl who spoke on nutrition and the family. Joan. Whyte thanked our guests and Helen Lee closed the meeting with a reading, "My daily wish". 1—PAGE 7 eYour car is I telling you something. CHECK HOSES OFTEN! ub Another Exclusive Service Phone 482-9300 7 Rattenbury St. East Clinton Wintario has changed Now, every ticket has 1,000 more chances to win. Because only Wintario knows how disappointing it is to miss the Grind Price by one or two numbers -and only Wintario is doing something about it. Wintario. Now, being close counts. MAIN CORNIER CLINTON 482-3030 THENEW MINIMUM WAGE RATES IN ONTARIO New Minimum Wage rates will go into effect October 1st, 1981. General hourly rate Learner hourly rate Student hourly rate Liquor Licensed premises hourly rate Construction hourly rate $3.50 $3.40 $2.65 $3.00 $3.75 Additional information may be obtained from the Employment Standards Branch, Ontario Ministry of Labour, in the following cities: TORONTO 400 University Avenue M7A1V2 Tel. (416) 965-5251 KINGSTON 1055 Princess Street K7L 1H3 Tel: (613) 547-3414 OTTAWA 2197 Riverside Drive K1H 7X3 Tel (613) 523-7530 SUDBURY 199 Larch Street P3E 5P9 Tel (705) 675-4455 WINDSOR 500 Ouellette Avenue N9A 1B3 Tel (519) 256-8278 HAMILTON 1 West Avenue South L8N 2R9 Tel (416) 527-2951 KITCHENER 824 King Street West N2G 1G1 Tel (519) 744-8101 ST. CATHARINES 205 King'Street L2R 3J5 Tel (416) 682-7261 THUNDER BAY 435 James Street South P7E 6E3 Tel (807) 475-1691 KENORA 808 Robertson Street P9N 1X9 Tel (807) 468-3128 LONDON 205 Oxford Street East N6A 5G6 Tel (519) 439-3231 SAULT STE. MARIE 390 Bay Street P6A 1X2 Tel (705) 949-3331 TIMMINS 273 Third Avenue P4N 1E2 Tel (705) 267-6231 For toll-free numbers check the government listings in your local telephone directory. Ministry of Labour Robert G Elgie MD Minister Ontario Employment Standards Branch ri William Davis Premier 1