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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1986-12-03, Page 8Page 8—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1986 Ball Drain work okayed HULLE'I'T '1'WP - Once again under discussion at the council tneeting here on November 4 was the subject of drains. Council carried the motion that they have the drainage superintendent work with the County Engineer on the Ball Drain, Branch B, located on the Maitland Block. They will be repairing the berm and catch basin. The clerk was instructed to arrange a meeting with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Ducks Unlimited regarding flooding problems and crop damages caus- ed by ducks and geese at Tony Fidom's pro- perty. His property is located on Concession 7 Part Lot 17. Tenders were opened from companies bidding to supply fuel to the township for their machinery. The tender of 35.9 cents per litre for diesel fuel, 35.9 cents for regular gas and 22.9 cents for furnace oil from United Co -Op was accepted by council. Council received a resolution from Onap- ing Falls regarding recreation grants. They are concerned that too much lottery money is being transferred to health services while not onntr�*,h go' ! towards recreation. Council here disagreed with the resolution and decided not to add their support. John Beane was granted permission to sell Christmas trees from his house. Council also granted permission to R.J. Fear to place his bees on township property on the east half of Lot 13, Conscession 2 at the cost of $25 a year. A bylaw to impose special annual drainage rates upon land in respect of which money is borrowed under the Tile Drainage Act 1971, in the amount of $20,000 was given three readings and passed by council. A property standards bylaw was passed by council at their special meeting on November 18. It prescribes standards for the maintenance and occupancy of property within the township. The Association Of Municipalities of On- tario ( AMO) contacted council in regard to pay equity in municipalities under Bill 105 as amended. While the AMO agrees with the bill in principle, they are opposed to it in its present form. Council decided to add their support to the AMO. Operation Christmas Tree, hoping to help the needy Sales, who is responsible for the creation and co-ordination of Operation Christmas Tree, estimates that needy families in more than 200 centres in the Division benefitted from the program last year and applauds the cooperation shown by the Salvation Army. "I found the Army to be very supportive of our initiative," he says, "and I'm delighted by the generous response shown by the hundreds of customers who left a stuffed toy or a few groceries under our trees. Based on last year's success, I am confident that Operation Christmas tree will become a seasonal fixture in post of- fices everywhere." For more information, contact your local Post Office or Richard Bowness, Communications, Huron Division, London, 679-5050, Ext. 206. For the second year in a row, post offices across Huron Division (southwestern On- tario) will be serving as collection points for gifts and groceries for the less for- tunate this Christmas season, thanks to a joint 'effort by Canada Post Corporation and the Salvation army. Dubbed "Operation Christmas Tree", the program invites postal pustomers to leave a small gift or grocery item under the Christmas Tree in the lobby while visiting their local post office. A total of 21 larger offices •have been disignated as drop-off points where Salvation Army Staff will make regular pick-ups during December. Smaller offices participating in the program can send collected items to a drop-off centre, or donate them to a local charity. Anton Tiller, Huron Manager of Retail When Central Huron Secondary School hosted a Red Cross blood donor clinic on November 25 a member of the staff from the school, Ron Walker, was there to contribute. Mr. Walker is a visual arts teacher, and caring for him while he gave blood was Sandy Skinner, a clinic assistant. (David Emslie photo) Belgrave woman dies Grace Edna Nethery Edna Nethery of Belgrave died in the Wingham and District Hospital on November 25. She was 94. Born in Morris Township, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Isabella (Fraser) Johnston. She is survived by her daughter Mary Isabel Nethery of Belgrave and her sister Emma Johnston from the Brookhaven Nur- sing Home in Wingham. She was predeceased by her husband and by two brothers, Charles and Alfred Johnston. Mrs. Nethery was a member v: the Trinity Anglican Church of Belgrave and the Belgrave ACW. Funeral services were held on November 27 at the McBurney Funeral Home of Wingham with Rev. Douglas G. Madge presiding. Afterwards chapel services were held at the Wingham Cemetery Chapel. Spr- ing interment in Brandon Cemetery, Belgrave. The pallbearers were Alex Nethery, Clare Van Camp, Glen Van Camp, Harold' Johnston, Jim Johnston and George Ives. Bill Peacock, Terry Nethery and Bert Johnston were the flower bearers. Presenting The Clinton News -Record 1st Annual Christmas Euchre party attracts 32 By Betty McCall WALTON - Euchre, sponsored by the Walton Women's Institute, was played Thursday evening in the Walton Hall. There were eight tables in play. Prizes went to the high lady -Alberta Stevens, low -Dorothy Daer, high man -Harold Bolger, low -John Simpson. Birthday closest to Christmas - Jack McEwing. Going to the furthest for Christmas-Darlan Tolocnik, draw from all the score cards -Elva Bolger. Hostesses were Margaret Craig, Marjory Humphries, and Maxine Marks. The next monthly euchre is scheduled for Thursday, January 29. Church News First Sunday of Advent was observed at Duff's United Church, Walton on November 30, when Rev. Bonnie Lamble was assisted by her daughter Barbara in the lighting of the first Advent candle. In the children's story they were reminded of this special day in the church. It is the first day of the New Year in the church. Color for advent is pur- ple and lighting the first candle means Peace to the world. The Junior Choir sang an opening number. A special duet wa's sung by Graeme Craig and his daughter Shannon. Serving Commu- nion was Bruce Clark, Ken McDonald, Ray Huether, Viola Kirkby, Margaret Craig, Barry Hoegy and Graeme Craig. Greeting at the door were Don and Marilyn McDonald. Organist was Margery Huether and offering was received by Allan Searle, Ian Wilbee and Laverne McClure. Announcements given out were the U.C.W. pot luck dinner at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 3. Junior Choir prac- tice is Thursday, Dec. 4, 4:15-5:15. Tuesday, Dec. 2 is the official board meeting for the Pastoral charge at the home of Don and Marilyn McDonald. Next Sunday is White Gift Service. • People report Philip and Dianne Blake of Waterloo spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Doug Fraser and visiting other relatives in the community. Patricia Hackwell of Toronto spent the • weekend at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Hackwell. UCS elect new officers Store Front & Window Display Contest ATTENTION READERS: You Could Win One Of Three CASH PRIZES 1st $25.00 3rd 10.00 2nd 15.00 , BASE YOUR JUDGING ON: By Mrs. Lewis Stonehouse BELGRAVE - The general meeting of the U.C.W. was held on November 27 in Knox United Church. Mrs. Harold Vincent presid- ed and welcomed everyone. Mrs. John McIntosh, assisted by Mrs.Jim Hunter,led an inspiration worship service on the theme "The Holy Spirit." Mrs. Vin- cent introduced Kate Procter who played a piano solo. Mrs. Vincent conducted the business and reported that a large bale had been sent to the Goodwill Mission, London. . Mrs. John Roberts read the list of officers for 1987. They include: past president - Mrs.John Roberts; president - Mrs. Harold Vincent; vice-president - Mrs. Ross Hig- gins; secretary - Mrs. Jim Hunter; assistant secretary - Mrs. Ross Anderson; steward- ship and finance - Mrs. Florence McArter; treasurer - Mrs. Les Shaw; Church In Socie- ty - Mrs. Ken Wheeler, Mrs. Mel Mathers; World Outreach - Mrs. William Coultes; Christian Development - Mrs. John McIn- toch, Mrs. George Michie and Mrs. Gordon Bosman; In Church Services - Mrs. Lawrence Taylor, Mrs. Sam Pletch and Mrs. George Johnston; Social Committee - Mrs. Jim Hunter, Mrs. Bob Gordon, Mrs. Jane Grasby and Mrs. John Campbell; Leadership Development - Mrs. Bert Johnston; Auditors - Mrs. Jack Higgins, Mrs. Mike Cottrill; Nominating Committee - Mrs. John Roberts, Mrs. Helen Martin, Mrs. John Campbell and Mrs. Bert Johnston; Pianist - Mrs. George Johnston; Archives - Mrs. Les Bolt. Mrs. Harold Vincent introduced the guest speaker Mrs. Clarence Yuill who told of her work with Foster Children. Mrs: George Michie thanked Mrs. Yuill for a most in- teresting talk. People Report Don and Carol Vincent and Patrick, Angela and Aaron of Riverview, New Brunswick, spent a few days last week with their parents, George and Greta Webster of Whitechurch and Harold and Edith Vincent of Belgrave as well as other friends and relatives in this area. On Saturday afternoon a family gathering was held at the Women's Institute Hall, Belgrave where 68 relatives enjoyed a hot chicken dinner. In the evening Open House was held for the occasion of Harold and Edith's 40th wed- ding anniversary which was well attended by many friends and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Moore of Woodstock visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Wightman. On Friday visiting at the home of Mrs. Elizabeth Procter were Mrs. Howard Zet- Turn to page 9 ✓ NEATNESS 8 ORGANIZATION ✓ IMPACT ✓ IMAGINATION ✓ SPECIAL EFFECTS (use of Colour, Material. Lights, etc.) ✓GENERAL APPEAL (It's whether you like it or not that really counts) HERE'S HOW TO ENTER . Print the name(s) of the Business(es) you think have the Best Christmas store front and/or window display in the entire town of Clinton. List them in order of your preference. Base your judging on the criteria listed above, but remember...it's whether you find it appealing that really counts. THEN...Bring or mail your entry to the Clinton News - Record no later than Monday, December 15th/86. If your entry is drawn from those received...YOU WIN! Limit one entry per person. On your mark Judges. Get Set Win rMY CHOICE FOR BEST STORE FRONT WINDOW CHRISTMAS DISPLAYS ARE: BEST 2nd 3rd Bring this entry form to the Clinton News-Record...53 Albert Street, or mail: P.O. Box 39 Clinton, Ontario NOM ILD . ... _.._ _I FREE GIFT WRAPPING After all... she's my sister. There were tints when I thought she'd never make it through adolescence. If I could have conte up with a fool proof way to get rid of her...I probably would have. She was always following me around, embarrassing me in front of my friends, itnI getting me into trouble. But now that our lives have followed their separate paths... it scents we just cant sec enough of each other. She's the hest friend. listener and companion I ever had... After all. she's my sister This year I'm going to show her how much she means to me with a personal gift from Looking Good Fashions. Hooking Wood rashions 375 Main St., Exeter 235-2460 OPEN MONDAY TO FRIDAY UNTIL 9 PM FROM DECEMBER 8 - 23