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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1986-11-26, Page 25111111111111011.111111110 CHILD TAX CREDIT PREPAYMENT ___PROS Page 4A—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26. 1986 times to 100,000 watts. If you haven't heard us lately you should hear us now ... bright and contemporary., 101.7 ON YOUR DIAL Ant*v g 11•••-•"' $300 Per Child If you qualify, your cheque is in the mail. Who Qualifies? You'll automatically receive an advance payment of $300 per child if you meet the following conditions: • Your net family income in 1985 was $15,000 or less, • You have a dependent child or children who will be under 18 years of age on December 31, 1986, • You received a child tax credit this year for that child or those children. Why is the government doing this? The advance payment, a. t_of the child tax credit, is designed to assist over 750,000 low-income families with children. Among other things, it will reduce the pressure on these families to discount their child tax credit cheque. What about the rest of my credit? To r we the rest of your 1986 child tax crediitn The maximum i ll outte child tax credit form on•your 1986 income tax ret credit per child is $454.00, up from $384.00 in 1985. And if I don't qualify for the advance payment? If you received Family Allowance for a child or children this year, you may still be eligible for a maximum or partial credit. To find out, simply fill out the Child Tax Credit form on your 1986 income tax return. For more information See the insert in your November Family Allowance cheque or contact your nearest district taxation office. (The number and address are in the government pagesgof your telephone book). ' 4 Revenue Canada Taxation Revu Canada I t Health and Sante et Bien -etre wiped Welfare Canada social Canada rbr Canada. Town won't go to the dogs, says mayor during meeting 5 years ago November 25, 1981 Town Won't Go To Dogs, Mayor Says - As long as Mayor Chester Archibald is in power, Clinton won't go to the dpgs. The adamant supporter of stricter dog controls for the town, Mayor Archibald presented a revised bylaw to Clinton Council last week. He asked council to study the pro- posed bylaw which sets the dog licensing rules and regulations for pet owners in town. "I'm more or less responsible for this bylaw in its present form," Mayor Ar- chibald noted. Agricultural Society May Fold Up - Clin- ton may have seen its last Spring Fair in 1981, if the Central Huron Agricultural Society can't find some fresh blood in the next month or so. Dave Dalzell, the out -going president of the Society after a two-year term, said if enough interest isn't shown at the annual meeting this Thursday night at the Blue Fountain, then the Fair Board would enter- tain a motion to disband. Council Critics Given Chance To Put Up Or Shut Up - Are you pleased with Clinton, and the way the municipal affairs are handl- ed in the council chambers? Perhaps you are frustrated, upset and indignant about decisions made, and concerned about the future of the town. If you have valid opinions and are interested in the future of Clinton, the local town council may be interested in your help. At their next meeting on Monday, December 7, council will be filling the va- cant seat left open earlier this year by the resignation of George Rumball. 10 years ago November 25, 1976 Town Working With $2,000 Interest - Clin- ton Town Council was gloating, and were all smiles last Thursday night when they had something in their budget to contend with that has never faced them before...$2,000 worth, of free money. Finance Chairman, Councillor Roy Wheeler told council that the town has earn- ed the money in interest on town money which was invested because of the excellent cash flow into the town coffers because of the four -times -a -year tax collection. Vanastra Firm Shuts Down Operation - Another industry in Huron County will be closing its doors in two weeks. Clinton Tubes, a subsidiary of Barton Tubes Ltd. Burlington located in a 40,000 square foot building, a former air force hangar in Vanastra was used for storage of muffler tubing as well as fabricating small tubing and jack posts. Council Okays More Parking - The per- renial parking problem in Clinton could be eased somewhat next year if a plan unveiled by Clinton Council last Thursday night at their regular meeting is realized. Councillor Jim Hunter got approval from council on a request from the planning board to have engineering done on the town property behind the town hall with the idea of having it paved and marked to accom- modate 40 cars. "This would certainly benefit the town, as this is the shopping centre for the area," Mr. Hunter said. 25 years ago November 23, 1961 Falling Brick On Main Street Crushes Cars - In the middle of a heavy rain squall on Thursday morning, November 16, a section of the wall of one of the larger buildings in Clinton's business section crumbled and fell, narrowly missing at least one man, and causing damage to the roofs of three cars. Norman Counter had been down the street from his jewellery shop on Isaac Street, and had returned through the rain. He stood in his door -way undecided for a moment whether to go in or not, and had just reached with his key toward the lock, when suddenly brick and timber fell on the sidewalk beside him. Mr. Counter reports the sound was like thunder, and the dust rising round him, made him think first of an earthquake. Early FiIs DRYSDALE MAJOR APPLIANCE CENTRE LTD. SALESWITH SERVICE "Th. Place'to Buy Appliances" NEW AND USED HENSALL 262-2728 CLOSED MONDAYS Wlll Receive No Emergency Kits Till Town Ready - Emergency kits available from the Department. of National Defence at Ottawa, could be obtained by the Clinton Public Hospital, if the town were organized properly with an Emergency Measures Organization. Comment on this situation was made at the meeting of Clinton Public Hospital Board on Monday evening. Lengthy discussion was held concerning the advantage of organization for disaster here. Friendship Club To Pack Bale - The next regular meeting of St. Paul's Friendship Club will be held on Wednesday evening, November 29, in the Doan-Rumball room of the parish hall. At this meeting the members will pack the annual bale and are asked to bring the mit- tens and good used clothing. In addition, plans will be made Lu pack the Christmas baskets and arrangements for the Christmas party. 50 years ago November 26, 1936 The Hunters Home From The Hills - A hunting party comprising Thomas Chur- chill, Will Glew, J. E. Johnston and Jake McDougall returned on Saturday from the north woods with a bag of four deer and a black bear.The bear fell to the rifle of that veteran shot, J. E. (Riley) Johnston, Glew got his deer the first day out, Churchill bag- ged the finest buck deer ever brought into Clinton, it is stated, and the head crowned with a fine spread of antlers will be mounted and will make a handsome hunter's trophy. No Advance In Civilization - Reading the published accounts of the war in Spain, leads to the conclusion that despite the boasted advance of civilization, the national characteristics of the Spaniard have not changed much since the days of the Inquisi- tion and the conquest of Mexico and Peru. -Ridgetown Dominion. Of Interest To You And Me - The Seaforth Expositor last week in an article, which we copy this week, by the way, so all may read it, comments upon the joys and otherwise of winter. The editor seemed to think that winter had come although we had no snow here at that time, and he kept referring to Winter as an "Old Lady." We always thought it was "Old Man Winter." Has it by any chance changed its sex? In that case may we expect "mild" winters in the future? i • 75 years ago November 23,1911 "Dave" Dickenson Resigns - Mr. David Dickenson has resigned the position of Divi- sion Court Bailiff. He could have held all the honors and emoluments pertaining thereto for life had he so desired, but having borne the responsibility of office for 45 years he thinks that's enough and so intimated to the Department his wish that they now hand the plum over to some other stalwart. Mr. Dickenson was made D.C.B. in the fall of 1866 by the late Judge Toms, the coun- ty judges then having the power of appointing. C.C.I. Commencement - The C.C.I. board decided to have something of an intellectual treat at the commencement this year, so they secured the services of Mr. Frank Yeigh, the celebrated lecturer, to give his travel talk on "Canada." Mr. Yeigh is a man of pleasing address and of wide culture, is fully conversant with his subject and his address was listened to with keen interest. They Enjoy It - In renewing her sub to The News -Record, Mrs. W.H. Brownlee of Gooding, State Of Idaho, says: comes regularly and we enjoy reading it very much." Are .you over 60 or turning 71 before December 31, 1986? If you are. and wish to secure a lifetime income from RRSP or are interested in other 5 year investments at very coo• petitive rates. can 577.0410. Arnold J. 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