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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1987-01-21, Page 11Schilbes celebrate 35 years of marriage By Doris Hunter BAYFIELD - A happy event on January 11, was the 35th wedding anniversary of Doris and Albert Schilbe. The wedding took place those years ago in St. James Anglican Church, Middleton. Doris Cole, whose family home was on -the Goderich 9th concession had as her atten- dant Anna Stirling and Earl Schilbe was best man for Bert. A dinner party was held at the Captain's Cove with all their children, their husbands and- wives with them, proving that a rewar- ding marriage it has been. Bev and Eric Schilbe live in Bayfield, also Cathy and Ray Scott, Dianne and Brian, Brandon, while Tammy Schilbe and James Dunbar are still at home with Mom and Dad. All the best in the years to come from all of us. Wedding Plans The winter doldrums are being relieved by the wedding festivities before the mar- riage of Abby Champ and James- Arm- strong. A partyfor the groom was held on Saturday and a community shower this Tuesday, make the couple happily aware that February 14 is fast approaching. Waeon Sales Our pride in 'the Penhale Wagons is unabated. Tom is meeting two of the ex- ecutives fi`orh the Kuaui-Westin develop- ment at the airport in London on Tuesday. They are coming to view progress on the large order of carriages being created for them by Tom and Rick. What a long way they have come since the first one they built together first for fun, with no thought of sell- ing it: Sympathy Our sympathy goes out to the families of Lettie Green and Dalton Smith, who died this week. Clara Wilson was barely home from hospital herself when word came of\ her mother's death, LACAC plans Heritage Day By Helen Owen BAYFIELD - Following on the success of last year's Heritage Day celebration, LACAC already has plans in hand for a com- the date now - February 21 between 1 and 6 p.m. The first announcement in connection with the celebrations is an essay competi- tion, and the subject, "What Bayfield's Heritage Means to Me!" The competition is open to two groups, those under 16, and those 16 and over - there's no age limit. Two prizes are being offered in each sec- tion - first $20, and second $10. The rules for entry are very simple - the essay is not to exceed 500 words, is to be typed or hand written in double spacing, and mailed or delivered to the clerk -treasurer's office before February' 21, although essays may be brought and handed in at the com- munity centre on that day. Entries should also include name, address and telephone number of the winner, and grade where ap- plicable. Results of the competition will be published in the Clinton News -Record and the Advance on March 11 - so get busy, young and old ... what does Bayfield mean to you! Details of all the activities planned will be appearing later and watch out for the posters - then, as a community, come and join in the celebration, indoors and out. Recovering Friends of Greta Scotchmer will be pleas- ed to hear that she underwent surgery at Stratford General Hospital last week and is making good progress. We all wish her well. Bayfield church news By Helen Owen BAYFIELD - The Prayer Group of Trinity Anglican Church will now meet on the se- cond and fourth Sunday evening of each month, and the next session is on January 25. Next Sunday is World Leprosy Sunday. Please remember the cancelled stamps which are being collected. Confirmation classes are due to start soon and those interested should contact the Rector. The newly formed group, Trinity Church McAsh and By Mary Chessell VARNA - Euchre prize winners at the Orange Lodge card party at the Stanley Complex on January 9 were Mildred McAsh and Don Taylor, high; Mabel McClinchey and John McFarlane, consolation prize. Draw prize winners were Myrtle Taylor, Jean Henderson, Walter Pepper, John McFarlane and Ruth Johnston. Attendance was excellent, With fifteen tables in play. UCW Celebrates. Varna United Church Women conducted the worship service on Sunday iii' celebra- tion of 25 years since the organizations was constituted. An arrangement of flowers and silver candles graced the communion table, and a basket of flowers, in memory of Bon- nie Roy 's grandmother, was on the flower stand. Rutty Hill, the first president of Varna UCW gave a history of women's organiza- Women, being an amalgamation of the former ACW and Guild, held their first meeting of the year in the Parish Hall on January 13. It was well attended and the new officers were installed by the Rev. Aubrey Bell, as follows: president, Gladys Malcolm; first vice-president, Ruby Fitz- simmons; second vice-president, Bev Pounder; secretary, Debbie Wain and treasurer, Lorna Merner. • St. Andrews United news On January 18 a potluck was held after the service followed by the annual congrega- tional meeting at which the election of elders, stewards and trustees took place. It was also announced that the renovation work on the church will be started next month, the cost of which is estimated to be some $25,861. Fund raising has already started. The next in the series of 'Focus on the Family Films will be on January. 25 at the Ontario United Church in Clinton, and the subject on this occasion is Shaping The Will Without Breaking the Spirit. Taylor win at euchre tions in the church. The restrictions placed on women's groups in the beginning were amusing. Mrs. Hill remembered her mother going by horse and buggy to WMS meetings, a valued outing for study, worship and social contact. Past -president Mary Chessell told of the issues the women are concerned with at pre- sent, the high quality and Christian witness of Presbyterian and Conference leaders , the generous contributions of the members to the Mission and Service Fund of the church, and to many community organiza- tions. and church projects, plus Sunday School and youth groups. Deb Rathwell, vice-president, spoke on the future concerns of the•group,'asking how we can keep the interest of the many women who work and have limited time for church activities. We have some programs each year limited time for church activities. We Family retires to village... • from page 10 l,ife has not been all business for Budd, he likes to bowl, is a keen gardener and he join- ed the Kinsmen Club in London in 1954, has 22 years of perfect attendance at this all Canadian service clubs. The Burts say it meant they had friends wherever they went, but those who know the work Kinsmen have done for others, know that their so called spare time and talents were quickly absorbed. Joyce claims she is not retired. While in Kitchener, she acted as secretary for the Waterloo County Board of Education and enjoyed a stint with the Board in Goderich. She sings in Trinity Church's choir here and is being urged to join the Bridge Circuit, the Garden Club, the Historical Society etc., etc. She wants to catch her breath before becoming involved. Budd has watched the fantastic changes in office equipment since he started in McBRIDE BROS. MACHINE and REPAIR Specializing in: °precision machine work •Custom fabrication •Tractor 8. Combine repairs •Replocement machinery parts 3/4 mile West 04 Kippen • Brad Dennis 262-2687 262-2616 Call anytime business, when manual typewriters were the only kind in use. It has been a question of constantly re-educating himself as each new development appeared on the market. You must know what you're talking about if you want to sell anything, but particularly a machine. A trip to New Orleans this year revealed a whole new range of electronic equipment and Budd says it boggles i.he mind. He has now decided it's great to plan his garden in peace, have no great demands to meet at 9 o'clock each morning. Still a member of his firm, he is officially on holidays 'till spring. Looking back, he feels that scrupulous honesty and integrity are the keys to his very succesful years with the Olivetti firm. His friends will agree that he has a' `very warm and friendly personality too. Welcome to the land of your forefathers folks. Filter ueen "1 The Heart Of Downtown Varna" 482-710 . . 1+ Canadian Radio -television and Telecommunications Commission Conseil de la radiodittusion et des telecommunications canadiennes NOTICE CRTC - Public Notice 1987-11. The Commission has'received applications from the cable licensees listed in this notice to amend their licences by con- dition of licence to be relieved from the requirement that TVO's new French - language service, La Chaine francaise, be carried on the basic band (chan- nels 2 to 13). Instead they would make the signal available on their basic service package. TVO has indicated it will not object to converter -based car- riage in areas that were not designated by the Ontario government to receive French -language service. 16. Bluewater T.V. Cable Ltd., R.R. No. 2, Clin- ton, Ont., NOM 1LO, Clinton, Ont., (863604600), The complete text of this notice and the application may be viewed at CRTC, Central Budding, Les Terrasses de la Chaudiere, 1 Promenade du Portage, Room 561, Hull, Quebec. Interventions must be filed with the Secretary General, CRTC, Ottawa, Ont. K1A ON2, with proof that a copy has been served on the applicant on or before 16 February 1987. For more information you may also call the CRTC Public Hearings Branch at (819) 097-1328 or 997-1027, CRTC Information Services , in Hull at (819) 997-0313. Cada have some programs each year which should be of interest to most women. Ruby, Mary and Deb also took part in the candle - lighting ceremony. Carol Simons had the rapt attention of the children as they set the breakfast table (on a cardboard poster), then let the crumbs fall until all that was left was the Bible, a most important food. President Joan Beierling led the worship service, assisted by Marjorie Stirling, Margaret Hayter, Helen Taylor, Margaret McClymont, Bernice Reid, Sharon Chuter and Barbara Ann Parker. Ruth Johnston and Mona Stephenson received the offering. The choir, comprised of UCW members, sang the anthem There is Joy in My Soul. If you wish first-hand information on what is happening in Varna Church, and the con- gregation's concerns for the future, please attend the annual meeting following the ser- vice on Sunday. ,5 CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 1987—Page 11 Students experiment with snow VANASTRA - The kindergarten students at Vanastra Public School are talking about snow. They did an experiment on snow and gathered a handful of it, put it in a jar and let it melt. When it had complotelyy_-melted, they saw dirt floating on the top. They are now making a paper maiche snowman. They have also joined the primary choir and they really like it. By Joan.McLachlan and Kim Dixon Grade One News Kindergarten Grade One and Two are do- ing a Robert Munsch Unit. Grade 2 News Mrs. Pletsch's Grade 2 class is having a language unit on Robert Munsch along with the Grade One and ,Kindergarten. Robert Munsch wrote books such as: The Mud Pud- dle, The Paper Bag Princess, and Mortimer. They are having a lot of fun making films; puzzles and plays. Library The Student Council bought a bath tub and painted it a beautiful blue. They also had pillows made for it. They are keeping it in the library as a reading corner. It's difficult not to fall asleep in it. They are buying plants so that the library will be even more attractive. By Lai Racksasouk Grade 3/4 This class is doing an Inuit unit and finding it to be interesting. They have about them. The students also are going to do centers with the Grade 5/6. Newspaper Unit Lately, the Grade 5/6/7 are working on a newspaper unit. They have time everyday to do their activities. They all enjoy it. Curling News The Grade 7's go curling every Tuesday at the Vanastra Curling rink. Also the Grades 6/7 will be taking a V.I.P. Course (Valves, The Vanastra Vona Influences and peers). A Prairie Hockey Garile The rink lay ready smooth, Shimmering and thick. The players 'nervous and waiting for the pick. The whistle blew, the puck was dropped, The game would never ever be stopped. He shoots, he scores, The crowd roars, An argument then begins He missed They hissed The ref had won the war. The crowd wanted more Goals, checking, penalties, Fights, falling, The loser was certainly sore. The time is going The players are slowing The game is almost done No one is having fun. The bell ram, Off the ice giffirried the gang. By Murray J,effrey, Scott Dixon, Joey Haskett, Aaron Gardner, Lee Harney, Tammy Walsh, Lisa Gahwiler. Get fit at the centre By Maureen Dunsmore VANASTRA - The winter programs at the Recreation Centre here started as of January 12. There is still room in the Winter Swim Programs and Fitness Classes. Please call the Recreation Centre at 482-3544 if you are interested in registering for any of these classes. Bingo The bingo results from January 13 are: Share the Wealth winners, Jenny Parent, Exeter; Al Nivins, Auburn and Margaret Thorndike, Clinton. The jackpot was won by five people. The lucky ball, if not won, will be worth $460 next week. Lioness News At the January business meeting of the Vanastra Lioness Club, members made many donations to charities. The club donated $100 to the Clinton Public Hospital Building Fund, $30 to the March of Dimes, $50 to the Epilepsy Foun- dation of Huron County and a $100 donation to the Liolis Home for the Deaf in Oakville. Plans, are in the making for a Teen Dance to be held April 3. Also an Indoor Flea Market is planned for March 21. Tables for this event are available by phoning 482-7700 or 482-3881. Public School News The students of Vanastra Public School learned about beavers this past Monday morning. Mrs. John's husband, Stan, had trapped a beaver on his property this past weekend. Mr. Johns took the beaver into each class on Monday and gave a talk on beavers. On February 4, Constable John Marshall of the Goderich Ontario Provincial Police will be presenting a program on Drug Abuse. This will be held in the school at 7:30 p.m. Anyone in the community is welcome to attend. Newborn News Congratulations go out to Joanne Drennan and her husband Dennis on the birth of their son, Philip. PROPERTY ASSESSMNT and your 1987 Municipal and School Taxes Regional Assessment Offices located throughout Ontario are responsible for assessing all real property for the purposes of municipal and school taxation. The resulting Assessment Rolls are delivered to municipalities which use them to set their mill rates and compute municipal property tax bills. The amount of property tax you pay on your home or business depends on the assessed value andihe mill rate set by your municipality. The assessed value multiplied by the mill rate will determine your 1987 property taxes. Open House Sessions Open Houses are your opportunity to fully understand your assessment and to evalu- ate its equity. Open Houses are held in every municipal- ity at convenient times and locations to pro- vide you with the opportunity to discuss your assessment with staff of the Regional Office. An assessor will be pleased to explain the basis of your property assessment and is . authorized to amend any inacc fate ,nforma- tion prior to the delivery of the Assessment Roll to your municipality. If you have any questions but are unable to attend the Open House, please contact your Regional Assessment Office at the address or telephone number shown below. Assessment Notice Property owners and tenants will receive an Assessment Notice only if information relat- ing to their property or assessmer2 was - changed during the past year, if the assessment was appealed last year, or if there has been a general reassessment in the municipality. If you receive an Assess- ment Notice, it may reflect changes you have requested in your school support designation, Town of Clinton Village of Bayfield Village of Blyth Township of Colborne Township of Goderich Township of Hullett Township of Stanley Township of Tpckersmith Ontario Ministry of Revenue in the amount of your assessed value, or other recorded information on last year's Notice. Appeal Procedure If, after attending your local Open House, you are still dissatisfied with your assessment, you have the right to appeal it to the Assess- ment Review Board. The Assessment Review Board conducts informal hearings and is responsible for determining whether the assessment under appeal is fair and equitable with the assessments of similar properties in the vicinity or neighbourhood, and may alter your assessment accordingly. Appeal Deadline The final date for appealing your assess- ment is February 26, 1987. Your appeal must be forwarded, either on a Notice of Appeal Form or as a letter, to the Regional Registrar of the Assessment Review Board on or before February 26, 1987, noting your property address, roll nu'mbe and the reason forlhe appeal. To assist you, Notice of Appeal forms and the address of the Regional Registrar of the Assessment Review Board are available at Open Houses, your Regional Assessment Office, or your municipal office. Schedule of Open Houses Tues Jan 27. 1 p m - Wed Jan 28. 1 p m - Mon Jan 26 F. Tues. J Tues Jan 27, 1p m' - Thurs Jan 29, 1 p m Wed Jan 28, 1 p m -- Mon Mon Jan 26. 1 p m - Mon Jan 26. 1 p m - 8 p m . Clinton Town Hall 8 p m . Bayfield Village Municipal Office an 27. f p m - b p m Blyth Village Municipal Office 8 p m . Colborne Township Municipal Office. Carlow - 8 p m . Goderich Township Municipal Hall, Holmesville 8 p m . Hullett Township Municipal Office. Londesborough 8 p m , Stanley Township Municipal Office, Varna 8 pi m Tuckersmith Township Municipal Office, Vanastra. 005, Clinton HURON, PERTH REGIONAL ASSESSMENT OFFICE 57 Napier Street, Box 190 Goderich, Ontario N7A 3Z2 (519)52.4-7326. 1800-265.5192