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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1986-12-31, Page 10Page 10—CL IN NEWS RI WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1986 Bayfield Bagle Couneil will pay bills at arena The Bayfield Lions and Lionesses donated $5,000 to the Bayfield Community Centre this year to purchase a new ice resurfacer. Making the presentation on December 10 were Margaret Lince, the president of the Lionesses and John Siertsema (right) the president of the Lions Club. Accepting the cheque were Ileft) Jim Quick, the chairman of the,com- munity centre management board and Steve Telford, the arena manager. ( David Emslie photo) Daughter pays surprise visit to her parents By Mary Chessell VARNA - Frank and Mabel McClinchey received a 'Christmas surprise when their daughter, Marlene Dinsmore of Pleasan- town, California, appeared at their door in Clinton on December 20. When the Orange Lodge card parties resume on January 9, they will begin at 8 p.m. instead of 8:30 p.m. Margaret and Mervyn Hayter held Christmas dinner for the Glenn family on Saturday with 17 of them gathered together. On Christmas Day, Margaret had dinner with her 95 -year-old mother in the Bluewater Rest Home, Zurich. Bill and Helen Taylor had their family home for Christmas with the exception of Joyce who was on nursing duty. Bob and June Webster and girls spent Christmas Day with June's family in Ex- eter. , The Webster families gathered at Karen and Bill Harmon's in Bayfield on Saturday evening. Doug and Mildred McAsh hosted the McAsh Christmas celebration on Christmas St. Andrew's United Church Hwy. 21, Bayfield 565-2854 Rev. John F. Hoekstra, M. Div., Sunday, January 4 11 a.m. Worship Service Sunday School during the service. By Shelley McPhee Haist BAYFIELD - Council here agreed to help pay the bills at the community centre, following a request from the arena manage- ment committee for $2,000. It was reported that the committee is operating over budget because of extra costs incurred throughout the year, in- cluding a portion of the purchase price of the new ice resurfacer machine which cost $5,992. The Lions and Lioness Clubs made a $5,000 donation towards this. As well, unex- pected expenses added up with the ice -plant breakdown last spring which cbst in excess of $4,000. Fifty per cent of this bill will be recovered through insurance. In the meantime, the arena management committee is finding itself short of cash to meet outstanding bills. "The bills have to be paid," noted Coun- cillor Cliff Freeman. Reeve Dave Johnston suggested that he was "reluctant to jump in and bail them out." He said, "If the group went into 1987 with Day. Murdock Morrison, Mildred's father, who was released from the hospital on December 23, went to Mildred's and enjoyed Christmas with them. He returned to his Clinton apartment on Friday. Bob and Marjorie Stirling entertained Marj's brothers and sisters and spouses shortly before Christmas. Brenda and Mark Buruma had several members of their family with them on Christmas Eve, including Brenda's parents, David and Laverne Colclough of London, her brother Ken and wife Gail of Marathon, Steve of St. Catherines and his finacee of Windsor and her brother Jeff of Goderich. They all had Christen dinner at Helen and Ervin Keys. Their si .er Ruth and her hus- band and girls we iso with them on Christmas Day. Wilfred Chuter spent a few days with his daughter, Lolla Brubacher and her husband and sons near Brantford. The January meeting of the Varna UCW will be held on January 8 at Margaret Hayter's home. McBRIDE BROS. MACHINE and REPAIR Specialize in: •Precision machine work •Custom fabrication ••Tractor 8 Combine repairs *Replacement machinery parts 3/G mile West of Klppen Brad Dennis 262-2687 262-2616 Call anytime a deficit position, they would work harder to turn the position around." Councillor Freeman disagreed, noting, "The committee already knows -that it is facing a deficit. I see no reason in delaying in offering financial aid." The reeve noted, "The bills will be paid but the committee may open 1987 with a deficit." Rather than take money out of reserves to cover the expenses and extra costs, council said they would not change the 1986 budget for the community centre. They agreed to re-examine the deficit problem again at the beginning of the new year. More Money For Dump In other business, council learned that budget adjustments may be necessary in 1987 to cover extra charges for use of .the municipal landfill site at Holmesville. Councillor Freeman reported to council that a new dumping area will be developed and the present section closed down. It has been estimated that this work will cost hun- dreds of thousands of dollars. Councillor Freeman reassured council that the landfill site has "13 to 17 years left in the dump life, but it will cost a great deal of money to prepare a new dumping area within the site." Along with the $10,000 that the municipali- ty pays to use the landfill site each year, council has been advised to put extra money aside to help cover the costs of the addi- tional maintenance work at the site. Reeve Johnston noted, "We need some good, long range plans or we'll be in trouble." Building Permits At their December meeting, council gave their seal of approval to a building permit for Donald Campbell for a new home on lots 733 and 734, Victoria Street. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Talbot met with council® in December to seek permission to construct a residence on lot 248 which is in a commer- cially zoned area. A decision was deferred, pending consultation with Dr. Gary David- son, Director of the Huron County Planning and Development Department. Groups celebrate the Christmas season By Maureen Dunsmore VANASTRA - Monday evenings at 8 p.m. there are Teen Club meetings at the Vanastra Church. Some of the club ac- tivities lately have been playing volleyball, four square, informal discussions, watching movies and a Christmas party. The movie was called The Hiding Place. It was a true story set in the time of WWII in Holland when Hitler and the Germans had invaded Holland, sending the Jews to con- centration camps. The Teen Club will not be holding meetings during the Christmas break. The next meeting will be on January 5. Calvinettes and Busy Bees On December 10, the Calvinettes and Busy Bees had their combined Christmas party with nine mothers and guests attending. Head counsellor, Rose Hummel, welcom- ed all and then the girls recited their open- ing sayings and songs. They also sang their theme song, Peace through God's Promises. Scripture reading was given by Tammy Walsh and then all joined in singing two Christmas carols with counsellor Lori Baker playing the piano. Two poems were read by Jayne Dykstra and Pam Kelly. After counsellor Hilda Visser led members in prayers, they played two games. The girls gave their mothers gifts they had made in class. Following a snack, the girls received their presents from counsellors. Connie Russo, Lorrie Baker, and Janis de Koning. Pictures were taken during the evening and should be fun to see after the holidays. ' Christmas Story on a video tape, sang some carols, and enjoyed cookies and juice. A small gift and a reindeer candy cane were presented to each child. Come Alive will begin again on January 6, from 7 to 8 p.m. Coffee Break The ladies from Coffee Break held a day of fellowship on December 18. They celebrated the coming of the Saviour with praise, thanksgiving and fellowship. They shared a pot -luck lunch which the husbands and children were invited to join. Recreation Centre The Vanastra Recreation Centre will be starting its winter program on January 12. Some of the programs being offered are: Red Cross Leaders, RISS, Bronze Cross, Synchronized swimming, Body Fit for men and women and a Euchre Club. Extra swim times have been scheduled for the Christmas holidays. For more infor- mation on these times pelase call the Rec Centre at 482-3544. Bingo The winners in the share - the - wealth games were Daphne Johnston, Clinton; Lea Cadman, Goderich; and Bertha Gibb, Clinton. Jackpot winner was Irene Green of Goderich. The lucky ball, if won on December 23, will be worth $360. Public School News On December 19 the student council of the Vanastra Public School. sponsored a ;dance for the students. The children all hada fan - Last Tuesday, December 16, the girls tastic time. presented gifts to some of their neighbors in afternoonOn Dec. 18, Gradeswim 3 party u 7 took the Vanastrn rt in an Vanastra as a token of friendship. Recreation Centre. The Grade 5 class, were presented with copies of the New Testament. Mr. Hoffman, of the Gideon Society, gave these to the students. On January 7, Constable Marshall of the Come Alive On Tuesday evening, December 16, the younger children from the Vanastra Church groups had a Christmas party. The group joined together to watch the Goderich OPP will begin a 14 week program with the students of Grades 6 and 7. The pro- gram is called VIP - Values, Influences and Peers. The school will also take part in a skating program starting January 12. It will run for eight to nine weeks during the winter months. School will start again on January 5. Lioness Club News The Vanastra Lioness Club catered to the Clinton Kinettes and their husbands for their Christmas get-together on December 20. A ham supper was enjoyed. The Lioness Club is holding a New Years Eve dance at the Vanastra Recreation Cen- tre. Music will be supplied by P.R.S. D.J.'s. A hot ham supper will be served at mid- night. Tickets are available from any Lioness member or by calling 482-7700 or 482-9183 or at the Big Scoop in Vanastra. Christmas Concert On December 11 the Vanastra Public School held their annual Christmas concert. The audience was first entertained by the senior choir singing Christmas, Christmas everywhere and It's Christmas. The au- dience joined in singing Christmas carols, then kindergarten, Grades 1 and 2 put on a play called Mother Goose's Christmas. .Grades 3 and 4 performed The Twelve days of Christmas North. Then, Grades 5 and 6 performed a play called Christmas Time with Our Person on the Street. Grades 7 performed a play written by themselves named Great Gifts to Give. The audience was also treated to a piano duet en- ' titled "Good King Wenceslas performed by Kim and Dixie )Jmbling. The night ended with the mass choir singing, Sing Noel. New Years Service A New Years Eve service will be held at the Vanastra Church on December 31, star- ting at 8 p.m. with fellowship and games. The service itself will begin at 11:30 p.m. and run until 12:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome. Vanastra curlers finish first draw VANASTRA - The curling club here was filled on Saturday when a yuletide jitney was held. Bob Hayter, the club joker, had everyone quite confused by "magical scor- ing devices and rules for the two six end games. After curling, everyone enjoyed some card games, and a pot -luck meal. A 50-50 draw was won by Mary Fotheringham. Bob Hayter organized the festive • gathering. The first draw of the season is now com- pleted with the following results: Ladies - Monday afternoon Finishing in first place was a rink skipped by Marg Kuiper with Helga Bell, Vera McLean, and Kathy Westbrook: Ladies Wednesday night Rosemary Sellars skipped her rink to top place with Eileen Townsend, Heather Brownridge, and Cathy Anstett assisting her. Men Monday 7 p.m. Murray Adams with his rink of Stu Wilson, Chauncey Soderberg, and Hugh Hendrick finished first. Men Monday 9 p.m. Ken Rogerson skipped his rink to top place with Claire Cox, Don Brodie and Dave Hemmingway. Men Tuesday 7 p.m. Top place was captured by skip Mark Cantelon with Scott Townsend, Sandy Broadfoot and Dave Dalzell. Mixed Thursday 7 p.m. Bob Allen's rink ended up tops with Trudy Hill, Doug Sterling and Carol Martin. Mixed Thursday 9 p.m. Bob Hayter's rink of Sandy Hayter, Tom Workman and Joyce Workman captured the top place. Juniors The Junior rink which ended up in first place was a rink skipped by Scott Townsend with Lloyann Adams, Mark Predhomme and Sherri Desch. The Junior Winter Games' Curling Com- petition in Walkerton was held last weekend. Representing the Vanastra Curl- ing Club was a rink skipped by Murray Townsend with Heather Brownridge,Gregg Taylor and Kellip Vodden. Two day livestock ventilation workshop to be held GODERICH TWP. - There will be a two day livestock ventilation workshop for Huron County Pork Producers in the meeting room of the °Goderich Township Community Centre in Holmesville on January 20 and 21. This workship will focus on the principles of livestock ventilation and their specific application to swine housing and building design. The course will be presented by Franklin Kains and Harry Huffman, two agricultural engineers who are working for the Ontario Pork Industry Improvement Plan. The ses- sions will start each day at 10 a.m. and run 1987 Wishing you a year of happiness t Eery=n••20° �+ ■I� a 50* Atrgecii „tept. tore Children's Wear m Linens - Toys 11 VICTORIA ST CLINTON 482.853 through to approximately 4 p.m. There is no charge for the course aside from the cost o the meals that are provided. Enrolment will be limited and pr registration is required. To register call the OMAF office at 482-3428 or 1-800-265-5170. Brucefield euchre results BRUCEFIELD - Alex McBeath and Aldon Crich were the draw winners at the Brucefield IOOF euchre party. Winning the high 'hands were Evelyn Flynn and Bob Welsh while the low hands were won by Bernice Brown and Warren Whitmore. Lone hand winners were Grace McClinchey and Walter Pepper. Sales up • in. December It's not a myth that department -stare sales go up dramatically in December..Ac- cording to Statistics Canada, sales by department stores represented approx- imately $2 billion in December 1985, while the average monthly sales figure from January to November 1985 w .s only $926 million. 1