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Clinton News-Record, 1981-12-02, Page 11Varna this week By Mary Chessell Things seem to be unusually quiet in the Varna area lately, or I haven't heard about happenings until they are nolonger news. One small item doesn't make a col- umn, either. So this is catch-up week. Nora Heard has purchased Vi Bell's house in Bayfield and will be moving in mid-December. We'll hope to see her back in Varna frequently. Mervyn and Margaret Hayter have a beautiful, dark- haired baby granddaughter, Meghan Lois, born to Glen and Lois on November 13 in Stratford Hospital. A couple of weeks ago, a grain bin holding 50 tons of corn collapsed on top of the dryer at Bev Hill's. For- tunately, no one was injured. Jerry Reid, who has been fishing with Ed Siddall on Lake Erie for several weeks, is home again. They were able to fill their quota for pickerel on Lake Erie. Cottontails and partridge are plentiful in the area this fall. Our family has had good luck on their occa- sional Saturday hunts. There are lots of signs of a large deer population, too. The annual ,U.C.W. Christmas party is this Thursday, featuring a potluck supper and special pro- gram. White Gift Sunday will be observed this week with money gifts for the South Huron Association for the Mentally Retarded. Wiebe and Jenny Postma had a very enjoyable din- ner party on Saturday evening to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. They held it in the township hall in Varna. Over 70 friends and relatives were present from Sarnia, Chatham, Blenheim, Ridgetown, St. Thomas and this area. They have raised five children, four girls and a boy. We'd like to add our congratula- tions on this happy occasion. Nellie Van Ninhuys of Goderich Township (left) returned to Holland this October after 32 years, Her three week stay was spent renewing old acquaintances, touring the homeland and visiting with family. Mrs. Van Ninhuys' and her one older sister, Ann Smits spent many happy hours together. � BAYFIELD C by Helen Owen PljgLE Around and about the village Friends of Mrs. Marie Watson of Bayfieldwere concerned to learn that she was admitted to hospital in London on Monday last. Emergency surgery was carried out and the latest report on her condition in- dicates that she . is now showing signs of im- provement. • The first announcement of her indisposition was made at the meeting of the Bayfield Historical Society on Monday evening. Mrs. Watson has been a firm supporter of the Society for many years as well as having acted as secretary. .Ain't wot they used to be! By Helen Owen At the conclusion of the Bayfield Historical meeting last Monday night last, Mr. Marc Chalut read out the terms of an old contract between an employee and employer as laid down in the 1930's. , With labour unions becoming more aril more insistent with their claims for better working conditions, and terms of employinent, and frequent television presentations of workers demonstrating in . order to enlist -public sympathy for their injustices, it doesn't hurt to look back and realize what progress has been made in the last fifty years. The contract stated: "The employee vitas required to work nine hours daily (from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., sixtilays per week." "Overtime would be worked at the request of the employer.although there was no mention of overtime or overtime rates, so presumably no extra pay was. involved. However in mitigation it was stated that if the overtime was con- sidered to be excessive (presumably by the em- ployer) then it might be arranged for the employee th be giyeiik a half, or even, a whole day off on a Saturday. It was also noted that there might be occasions when the employee would be required to work on Sundays." "I'm innocent officer" ff ir There was a touch of Agatha Christie in the Post Office in Bayfield this week! This popular rendez-vous of Bayfield residents was the scene of a minor police in- terrogation when a group of innocents, collecting their mail, were suddenly con- fronted by a member of the OPP.. It seems that he was driving along Main Street, and spotted a particular car outside the Post Office. It corresponded with the description of one which had been seen during the course of a robbery in Kippen. Without a moment's hesitation, the driver en- tered the Post Office, demanding to know the owner of the vehicle. But, alas, his vigilance was unrewarded, for the owner proved tobe a Reverend gentleman of immaculate character! K -decorating. your home and ()mmerc tal decorating Centre. ( all no''.. - and we'll get your de( orating; finished by Christmas! • WALLCOVERINGS All the t,,mnuc brand name.' • DRAPERIES & CUSTOM WINDOW TREATMENTS S,rmpies, in our .inre nt a!I drapery Ohm and %erhr al blind,. roll -up hhntis. wrnen wool Shades min, ,lot hlrnrls •PAINTS •MINWAX PRODUCTS ( nmmerc nal R RecrdennoI cern 1( r tor •PAINTING • FLOOR SANDING AND REFINISHING •TEXTURE SPRAYING •WOOD FURNITURE AND WOODWORK REFINISHING You'll like our shop -di -horn. e service! ,Ar-decorat 1decorutiitg lurirn Sl (Im 482-9542 All her friends are thinking about her, send her their good wishes and en- couragement to make a speedy recovery. Mrs, Muriel Altoff from London has been spending the weekend in Bayfield. A one-time . resident of the village, and an active par- ticipant in many of the ac- tivities, Mrs. Altoff always. finds it enjoyable visiting her many friends. Mr.. James Armstrong, R.R. 3, Bayfield left last week for New Zealand, where he will spend some months working in the Nelson farming area. Euchre resp °" The Euchre Club met on Wednesday, November 25th Results of the games played were as follows: ladies' high, Vera Gregg, gents' high, Cliff Utter; ladies' low, Beryl Hogg; gents' low, John Marks; lone hand, Jay Ball. The next meeting will be held on December 9th. After 32 years CLINTON NEWS -RECORD WEI)Nlio.SDASC, DECII;MBER 2 > 1981—PAGE 11 Middleton lady does home By Blanche Deeves In June of 1949 Nellie Van Ninhuys left Holland for Canada with her husband and children. She left her homeland, her three sisters and one brother. She would not see them for 32 years, un- til their reunion in October 1981. This year, daughter-in-law Beverly decided to take her mother-in-law back to Holland as she always talked of this. After 32 years it was quite a reunion. Many areas have changed, but Mrs. Van Ninhuys found Holland just as beautiful. Visiting her relatives and her husband's family filled the three week holiday with many wonderful memories and over three decades of news and events in the fami- ly. Morning Prayer was held last Sunday morning. Reading the lesson was Audrey Middleton, receiving the offering were Ray Wise and James Storey. Lisa Storey lit the first candle of Advent. Rev. Wnl. Bennett was in charge of the service. This Sunday Holy Commu- nion will be celebrated at 11:15 a.m. Church care for the month - Audrey Middleton, Margaret Middleton and Sarah Storey. The A.C.W. will hold their December meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Steenstra, ladies please note the change. Lois Wise will be the leader in charge. The Third Sunday of Ad- vent is White Gift Sunday. People report We of the Middleton area are sorry to hear Deanna Brand is in Stratford Hospital. Get well wishes go to Deanna. Lisa and Edward Wise recently visited with Sandra and Dennis Kelly and grand- children, Cindy and Theresa, all of Woodstock. Visitors on the weekend were Ken and Linda Dutot and children, Ivan and Kittie Lyn of London and Ruby Connie of Goderich. Goderich Township approves payments Accounts totalling $7,539.60 were approved for payment when Goderich Township Council met in regular session November 16. Of this amount, $3,278 went toward road superintendent payroll and $3,650 went toward the Bayfield Fire Area budget. Peter Jackson of the Ministry of Intergovern- mental Affairs, London, was present at the meeting to discuss the collection of taxes by tax registration versus tax sale. A tile drain loan ap- plication by. I. Martin for $4,125 for part lot 73, Maitland Concession was approved by council subject to the availability of loan funds. The application of D. Surridge for part-time grader operator for winter snow plowing was accepted by council. sided that he agrees toa salary of $7 per hour. He was chosen over two other applications received following a recent ad to announce the availability of the position. An application for a building permit by Fred Van Maar to build a pump house on lot 25, concession 9 was accepted by council but an application by J.A. Tebbutt to build a bam on lot 80, Maitland Concession was held pending the issuance of a certificate of compliance. The Holmesville Church women's group forwarded a cheque to council for $50 as the balance of rent for the community centre. Council instructed the clerk to return this cheque. ABC results There were three tables out for last week's game and quite remarkable scores were achieved. High was Mildred Fellows with 8550, with Gwen Pemberton a close runner up - 8540. Barb McVean hit the low score - well whatdidthey leave her? Betterleave it at ? ??? Poor Fred • from page 9 "Hello Dad," they called cheerily. "Mum says you're getting supper and putting us to bed tonight - do we have to come in yet?" For a moment Fred's little eyes met mine in silent despair, then calling the boys, he set off for home. SL1E11, LON EltSWE KNOW THERE ARE SOME OF YOU OUT THERE! And we have 2 excellent examples that hove been here too long, and we are going to "BITE THE BULLET" Take our loss and move these two cars out! OUR LOSS IS YOUR GAIN 61111611110•6111_ 1®t®i ��1.1 § SM ill 9000 MILES (15,000 KM) Absolutely beautiful 19110 CORDOBA In Heather tone inside and out. Economical 3111 V$, automatic, power steering, power brakes, Individual seats, tinted glass, radio, white walls, wheel discs, dual mirrors. 30 day 100% warranty. Lic. No. RBD 397. 36,000 MILES (61,000 KM) 1971 LEBARON two door sport coupe,Mindividual goats, lan- dau roof, radio, economical 318 VI, automatic, power 'tearing, power brakes, white walls, wheal discs, one owner, pale yellow. 30 day 100% warranty. Lk. No. NMN 920. Was Asking $7795 REDUCED TO $6969 Was Asking x4895 REDUCED TO $3939 FREE 1982 LICENSE on either of these 2 cars ONE WEEK ONLY - OFFER EXPIRES ®EC. 8, 1481 McGEE PONTIAC© DICK CADILLAC-GMC TRUCK 37 HAMILTON ST, GO®ERICH 524-0391 Elizabeth Mullens of Ot- tawa visited for two days last week with her mother, Mrs. Fred Middleton and other members of her fami- ly. Congratulations to Lisa Storey who is a member of the North Huron Trail Blazers Club and a member of 4-H. Lisa received a pla- que for finishing her year project and received a sum of money for winning the championship at the Seaforth Fair. Many thanks to all who went with the Happy Travellers last week on the bus trip to the Poinsettia Festival. It was a very en- joyable day. Anyone wishing to go December 5 there are seven seats available. This is a shopping trip to Kitchener and we take you to dinner at Angie's. December 9 Simcoe Lights - as of Monday there are seven seats available and December 10 has some seats •available. Pre - Christmas Frankenmuth, December 12, 13, 14. Please call Blanche Deeves. at Clin- ton. Also there are three trips available to Florida. Those going on the Satur- day, December5 bus trip be at Clinton Legion ready to leave by 8:15 Telford's on top • from page 10 rink upset the previously unbeaten Don Lindsay (3-1) rink in extra ends by a 7-4 score. Bill Mcllwain's (1-3) rink broke their winless streak by defeating Bob Orr ( 1-3) with a 10-6) score, while Joe Koene (3-1) doubled Jerry Uniac with a 8-4 score. Arena staff is, doing a fine job, as ice conditions have improved much over last year according to most curlers. FREE SKATING PARTY! 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