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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News-Record, 1986-04-02, Page 8agey8—C INTON, NP:WS- E.CORP, WiaDNESDAY, APRIL. 2, 1980 The Clinton Rebekahs and Oddfellows held their annual public speaking contest on - March 21 with Lisa Boonstoppel (left) of Central Huron Secondary School taking first place and Paulette Lippert of F.E. Madill in Wingham runner-up. The seven contestants were required to give both a prepared and a impromptu speech during the event. ( Alan ,Rivett photo)" ' Stanley Township Council .looking at pipeline again STANLEY TWP. - A pipe line that would take water from Lake Huron, along Highway 21 up to Grand Bend is once main being looked into by council. The pipe line out of Hay Township was previously considered a few years ago, but .according to Clerk -Treasurer Mel Graham, no funding was available. • "What has petitioned Stanley Township are the residents along Highway 21 up to the Sugar Bush," he said. An application to the Ministry of Environ- ment has been sent' in the hopes of obtaining funding for the project. Fire Truck Stanley Township agreed to pay their por- tion for a new tanker truck, splitting the costs with Hay Township and Zurich. Stanley's share will be approximately, $12,000. Donations The Clinton Public Hospital has requested $1,500 for 1986 and $1,500 for 1987 as Stanley Township's share for the.addition of the new obstetrics wing and renovation of the chronic care ward. tu�c�.it s trip to United CLINTON - The dictionary, was subject of a speech by Central Hnron Secondary School Oracle 11 student Lira Boonstoppel that has won her an 11 day trip to the United Nations in New York City. Shaman, over six other students who pparttcpated in the speak- ing contest in the Clinton Puublic School here on Mar. 31. There were two students fro u Clinton, two from F.E. Madill in Wingham, two from the Seaforth highschool and one. from. South Huron in Htdter. The competition, sponsored by the Unroll District Oddfellows & Rebekahs, which re - The percentage paid by each municipality for the $800,000 project is determined on the usage. Grants A total of $775 in grants was approved at council's March meeting. The Bayfield Agricultural Society, the Huron County Farm and Home Safety Association, St. John Ambulance and the Ontario March of Dimes will receive $100 each; The Salvation Army and the Children's Hospital of Western Ontario will receive $125; Hensall South Huron Agricultural Society will receive $75. Endorse Resolution Council endorsed a letter from the Town of, Clinton which opposed the salary in- creases for the heads of the county depart- ments. The letter stated the increases for the second and third year Weie'out of line,. Challenge Stanley Township has challenged Col- borne Township to a tug -o -war contest dur- ing Colborn's sesquicentennial celebrations. The competition will take place on July 19 at Colborne Township School. quired all contestants to make a 5.7 minute prepared speech and a one minute im- promptu speech drew an audience of 00 people. . The 37th Annual United Nations Pilgrimage for Youth continues to be one of the most valuable experiences for educa- tion, in international relationships and world understanding ever offered to high school stridents who must be ages 16 or 17. Oddfellow & Rebekah lodges located alongthe route which goes through Ottawa, Monreal, Plattsburgh, N.Y., Albany N.Y., Township ends year with VANASTB,A - Clerk -Treasurer Jack McLachlan presented the financial report on. March 25 for 1985 which'showed that the township ended the year with a surplus of $1.5,000 and that the 1985 expenditures amounted to $1,574,944. Leen Rehorst and Doug Coventry representing the, board of the Clinton Ptt'blic Hospital, requested council to consider a grant of $2,750 over a two -year -period to assist with the new obstetrical facility to be built at the hospital at an estimated cast of $950,000. Mr. Coventry said the ministry of health, which has approved the construc- tion, will make a grant of $400,000 and the County of Huron is to be asked for a donation of $150,000. The remaining amount must be raised locally. Council was told that duri1lg 1985 the hospital served 1,345 patients, of which 10 per cent had been residents df Tuckersmith Township. Council will consider the grant and make a decision at a later meeting, in the mean- time it approved donating $1,500. ft 11 New York City, Philadelphia; Washington Gettysburg, Gary Mills N.Y. Niagara Falls, Toronto, extend ,hospitality to tho young people with meals and lodging, sightseeing and entertainment Paulette Lippert of S' E. Man 'lti Wingham, the runner-up speaking onMO, will be expected to go an this . all expense paid trip if Lisa is unable toga, Master of Ceremonies fOrlhe evening was District Deputy Grand Master Brother Jaynes Cox of Bayfield and the 'Re1301 hs of the District served lunch to the gaatherkg. 15,000 surplus However, other grants the township makes annually were approved: Huron County Federation of Agriculture, $700 and the Seaforth Agricultural Society, $200 with Deputy Reeve Robert Broadfoot declaring a conflict of interest and refraining from any discussion on the two grants. Other grants approved were: Seaforth Lions Club, $200; Huron County Plowmans Association, $50; Clinton Recreation Board, $500; Town and Country Homemakers, $500; and Farm Safety Association, $50., Hensall South Huron Agricultural Society, $200 and the Huron Central Agricultural Society, $200; to the Seaforth Community Hospital, $3 per patient for each one from Tuckersmith Township; to the Hensall Calf Club and the Huron County 4-H members, $4 per member; donation to Blyth Festival of the Arts and the Huron County Playhouse, $25 each; a donation of $1,000 to the VanEg- mond House. All the grants and donations are subject to the final review of the 1986 budget. The Township of Tuckersmith joined the, Huron County Municipal Officers Associa>, tion at the annual fee of $25. Reappointed as the township, auditors for 1986 was the chartered. accountant firm of Diegel, Malcolm & Hagey of Stratford:. The Township of Tuckersmith granted authorization for the Township; of McKillop to use the environment assessment` report that was prepared on theJohn H: Mc'l lwaln Construction Limited property, Part Lot 24, Concession 4,, McKillop Township, fort the Seaforth Landfill Committee representing the Town of Seaforth, the Township , of Tuckersmith and the Township of McKillop. This site was declared unsuitable for a land* fill site. (Subsequently the Township McKillop withdrew from the Seaforth Land- fill Committee. Now McKillop is in- vestigating the possibility of establishing the McKillop Landfill site -on the McLlwain property.). •. Council authorized the building inspector to issue a building permit to Jon Jamnaat for a liquid manure holding tank for'his'pro- perty in the hamlet of Harpurhey. St. Patrick's Day brnings spring thoughts On March 21, the March birthday party was held to celebrate the birthdays♦of Grace Dinney, Isobel Sproat and Carl Lawatski, all of the nursing home. Also -Elizabeth Alex- ander, Letta Taylor and Mary Stewart celebrated their birthdays this month. On March 21 rest home residents enjoyed listening to a wide variety of old time favorite tunes on an Edison Fireside Phonograph, owned by Mary Low Erb, of Zurich. ' On March 22, several nursinghome residents competed in a shuffleboard tour- nament. Neil Regan was the overall winner of the tournament. QUEENSWAY-The anticipation of spr- ing's arrival heightened as Queensway residents celebrated St. Patrick's Day on March 17. All the emphasis on green made residents think of grass and trees. The United Church CGIT celebrated St. Patrick's Day with residents. They played hot potato, using green balloons with prizes inside. Some of the energetic residents and family members joined the CGIT'in the Bird Dance. Asa Deeves and Helen Rivers both of the rest home, won the prize for the most green. To bring the party to a close the CGIT shared a snack of green punch and cheesies. The United Church Ladies held bingo on March 17. Bingo is Queensway's most popular regular activity. The Ceramics Club is keeping busy with their projects. The club members' artistic abilities are proving to be outstanding. The Queensway choir is resuming its practices again. All members are ready to get back to work to make the choir stronger than ever. Members are hoping for some op- portunities to perform later this spring. The movie for this week was At 99 which was about a 99 -year-old woman from Toron- to. It was an excellent film which showed her great enthusiasm for life. Queensway residents have spring fever ENSALL - Most at Queensway are ex - per' tic ng spring fever. Residents are very a xiou to get out of doors and many are get t thanks -to the lovely weather. The Henson- United' Church ladies 'rain, Bingo on March 24. Everyone had a very good time and shared tea and cookies following the Bingo. On March 25, the ceramics cub met. Lil Baker and Judy Parker were dere -to give their expert. instruction. Rev. Kenneth "SAVE TAXES" ABC INVESTMENTS cordially invites you to our second Brian Costello Seminar to be held: Thursday, April 10, 7:30 p.m. GODERICH DISTRICT COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE 260 South Street, Goderich Due to the tremendous response of our last seminar we have invited Brian back to utdate the following ..topics and highlight - items:` of interest , pertaining to the new budget. TOPICS • How to pay Tess tax • How to turn $500/month into $375,000 in 10 years (tax free capital gains) • How to obtain superior returns on RRSPs • How to take money out of RRSPs tax free ;•. RASP maturity options • How to earn up to $43,000 per year tax free • Safe alternative to CSBs Brian Costello' As seen on Global News Heard on COM Regular guest on MoneySwoith (TV Show) r YY iir� %;yrs lW ,/;+70.'.%{: FRE.ADMISSIO . '49773' SPONSORED �' rrtr INSURANCE AORI1t► L.TDy r� Moods' Centre, 122 'The Square, Goderiell, int. N7�4IMO • 168001g65°650 *5503 i $5Bd»dO DOOR PT 1ZES Knight performed the Church Service on that afternoon. Edith Bell was the volunter pianist. . On March 26 the Resident Council met to discuss this months happenings and varieuS issues. It was a good meeting with lots of discussion. On- March 27 afternoon a group of rest home and nursing home residents enjoyed • five pin bowling at Town and Country Bowl- ing Lanes in Zurich. Muriel Gunning bowled the ladies' high score and Lloyd McDougall bowled the mens high score forthis month. On March 27, the Hensall Beavers and 'CAW Oisited, QueetiSwaY to delf''9&i';' Iger Tiaskets filled' with delicious Areats. Ther also entertained with a few songs. Later that evening several residents enjoyed the movie presentation entitled, Flying Deuces featur- ing Laurel and Hardy. • • Presentation on pruning. „: • is given at societymeeting..., , CLINTON - The clinton horticultural Catherine McKnight, Margaret,Sloman and ; society met in the council chambers on Dorothy Williams. March 26, at 8 p.m. with Frank Van Altena The speaker for the evening was Charles ; in the chair. . Holetich from Outreach Botanic 1.Gardens ; in' Hamilton. He gave a pros ntetio4: on , Pruning intertwined .with amitaingeStOries from his native land of Yugoslavia; - Draws were won by Kay Whitmore,, Macg Anderson and Anne Jervis.-': At the close of the meeting Gwen Johnston i distributed the annual year, book to the . members and a social time was held. Among the items' of business discussed was the District -8 annual meeting at Owen Sound on April 12. The president and his wife along with Marg Anderson and Kay Elliott agreed to attend. Volunteers for the boothat the spring fair on June 6 and 7 were Frank Van Altena, Farm Couples' Retreat held GUELPH - "There's more to success than On Saturday, participation was keen.in a I dollars and cents," said 'Ken Knox, keynote seminar directed by John Harries, consul -1 speaker at the Farm- Couples' Retreat - tant with the Career DevelOptnedtr.T`tistitute' Partners in Sucess held recently at the Holi- of Canada. As couples, and in. gonna, par day Inn in Guelph. Knox, Director of the ticipants took part in activities designed t Farm Products Marketing Branch, Ontario develop their skills in communicating, goal'.. Ministry of Agriculture and Food, stressed setting, problem solving, and decisiori'iak- that good family relationships, pride in ing. The focus of the seminal', whi'cehcon-I one's self and one's family, as well as one's eluded Sunday at noon, was Plain ing'for the status in the community are all important Future as a Couple. aspects of being a successful person. 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