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Clinton News-Record, 1985-10-16, Page 6ss' .., w After a devastating fire in January of this year, the Bayfield Boat 18 and 19 from 2 to 4 p.m. Here, employees James Reid (left), Larry Yard Ltd in Vanastra is back in the business of building sailboats. Livingston and Fernand Bisson put the finishing touches on a mold In order to let the public know of the re -opening of the plant, the for a 32 -foot sailboat. (Alan Rivett photo) company is having an open -house on Friday and Saturday October • Property tax grant application BY JACK RIDDELL HURON -MIDDLESEX M.P.P. The Ontario Ministry of Revenue mailed Property Tax Grant applications to eligible seniors in late August.. The Property Tax Grant of up to $500 per household is paid' to seniors who pay property tax either directly or through rent. The first installment of the 1985 • Property. Tax Grant was mailed in April: To qualify for the final installment . eligible seniors must submit an Ontario Pro- perty Tax Grant application to the Ministry of Revenue by December 31, 1986. . • Applications have been mailed to those who became Cold Age Security recipients before July, 1985. Seniors who turn 65 and - receive the Old Age Security pension I OAS) during the latter half of 1985 will receive ap- plications no later than .January, 1986. • Those who think they're eligible, but who clo not automatically" receive a 1985 Ontario Property Tax Grant application should call, the Ministry's..,, Multilingual Information Centre. • PROPERTY TAX GRANT CHEQUES The Ministry will begin mailing the final Property Tax Grant installnnents on Oc- tober 25th. This cheque will be based on in- formation reported on the 1985 Ontario Pro- •perty:fax Grant application. Seniors who turned 65 this year will get • their 1985 ,Property Tax Grant in one' pay - meat. • To be eligible for the Property Tax Grant. the applicant must be a permanent resident of Ontario when the Ministry received the application for processing. A senior who leaves Ontario before that date no longer qualifies for the grant. NURSING HOME RESIDENTS Residents of nursinghomes subsidized through the Extended Care Program, homes for the aged and other institutions that do not pay property tax are not eligible for the Property Tax Grant. However, if they ,moved to a tax-exempt property in 1985, they are eligible for a Property Tax, Grant based on rent or property tax paid before moving. Similarly, nursing home residents who continue to maintain their home may Claim the Property Tax Grant if their home re- mains unoccupied during their stay in the nursing home and if they intend to return. SALES TAX GRANT ' The. 1985 Sales Tax ,Grant of $50 will be mailed to alleligible Ontaro seniors ..on, November 29th. To qualify, the senior must be a permanent resident of Ontario on that date. Seniors who • haven't ..established their eligibility for °the 1984 Sales Tax Grant through Old Age Security have until December 31, 1985 to file an eligibility ap- plication. Seniors who require further information should contact the Ministry's Multilingual Information Centre free of charge from anywhere in Ontario, dial 1-800-263-3960. Dancers make merry at town hall CLINTON - The auditorium in the town hall carne alive ori October 10 when Gordon Harrison's band from Goderich filled the air with old time and modern music for the Merry Makers second Glance. Thanks goes to new recreational director, Steve Campbell for his assistance, and to all others who helped in various ways to make the evening a success. These dances are' sponsored by a non- profit group of Merry Makers for the pur- pose of entertainment. See you at the next dance on November 14. AN EXCITING FARM SHOW IS COMING YOUR WAY SHOWCASE 15 3 MILES NORTH OF MITCHELL ON HIGHWAY 23 JUST FOLLOW THE SIGNS Friday, October 18th FREE PRIZES • 1 KAWASAKI BAYOU 185 !ITN. • 6 NIKON 35rrlrn CAMERAS • 6 NIKON 8X COMPACT BINOCULARS F'A RM ERS MUST BE PRESENT TO RECEIVE PRIZES FREE DINNER AT 12 NOON PARTS DISCOUNT VOUCHERS SPECIAL EQUIPMENT DLSCOUNTS MEE,I THE CASE 11-1 PEOPLE TEST DRIVE ALL NEW CASE INTERNATIONAL EQUIPMENT INCLUISING COMBINES YOU MUST PRE -REGISTER BY OCTOBER 16th By phone or in person at the dealer nearest you Ei-S: fig B & M STRATFORD FARM EQUIPMENT LTD. FARM EQUIPMENT (1983) Elmira 669-1561 Stratford 393-6162 VINCENT WARD'S FARM EQUIPMENT LTD. FARM EQUIPMENT "-a Seafoath 527-0120 Mitchell 348-9325 THIS 'SHOWCASE '85' IS ORGANIZED BY THE ABOVE DEALERS STOLTZ SAL & SERVICE Listowel 291-2151 ZEHR BROS. New Hamburg 662-1780 BEST INTEREST 1 1 '/a '` Guaranteed Investment Certificates *Subject to change Gaiser-Kneale ‘11,1116 .18, Exeter 235-2420 Clinton 482-9747 Insurance Brokers Inc. Grand Bend 238-8484 Goderich 524-2118 CLINTON T WVS�, C nein:;,r ?. ESDAY, OCTOBV1110, ft 1'age5 Scavenger hunt held CLINTON - Members of the Beta Sigma Phi Zeta Omega and their husbands met at the home of Gail arid Tom Sinclair on Oc- tober 5 for a scavenger bunt. The teams were given a list of 18 items ranging from a brown hard-boiled egg to the licence number of the police car. The teal i of Dianne •Collyer, Sandy Stuart and Marilyn Tyndall was declared the winners. Food testing was the theme for the Rush Party held at the home of Judy Stuart on Oc- tober 8. The rush party is an evening when guests can attend and find out what sorority is all about. A pot lucJ); supper started off' the evening. Members then tasted a variety of foods. They had to determine which they preferred and name the brands. Everything from peanut butter to bot dogs were tasted. Debbie Roy was the "wisest" taster and received a prize for her efforts. Gail Sinclair gave a reading to detail what being in sorority means and yellow roses were presented to the guests. The next meeting is October 22 at the home of Marilyn Tyndall. Hike down Bannockburn On Sunday, October 20, the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority is sponsor- ing its annual Bannockburn Autumn Hike. Between 2 and 4 p.m., naturalists from the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authori- ty will lead hikes through the 25 hectare (62 acre) Bannockburn Wildlife Area. This Con- servation Authority -owned property con- tains an impressive array of vegetation and varying topography, which combine to sup- port many types of wildlife. The hike is sure to be an invigorating way to enjoy the autumn colors. Upon returning from the Tracks and Tenants Natural Trail, hot cider will greet the nature enthuliasts. • The Bannockburn Wildlife Area is located 4 kilometers west of Brucefield off Huron County Road 3. Hikers are advised to dress for the weather and 'wear strong waterproof footwear. HOW SERIOUS A DRIVER ARE YOU? TEST DRIVE 1986 MAZDA RX -7. Come on. Take one test drive and you'll never be the same. You'll feel the smoothest flow of power in the world - the RX -7 rotary. You'll. corner like you're on rails. because the rear wheels actually help you steer. There's a very sophisticated suspension beneath you. A'beautiful .aerodynamic shape around you. Come on: 1-Iow serious are you? Mazda's rotary engine licensed by NSU -WANKEL IN STOCK NOW! M -W MOTORS LTD. 184 EAST ST., GODERICH 524-2113 'lv8deQ6liP/GQ HILL &HILL» FARMS LTD. 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