Clinton News-Record, 1987-02-04, Page 8Page 8—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1987
FROM AUBURN THIS WEEK
"Surviving
By Mildred Rawl
Congratulations to Ken Popp Auburn
who won the raffle of a Valentine Heart at
the Auburn Store.
Unit II of UCW will meet at the home of
Mrs. Lawrence Plaetzer on February 10th
at 8 p.m. Roll call will be your favorite Bi-
ble verse. Items for the layette may be
brought at this time.
The next 4-H project, "Surviving with
Style", is beginning on February 10th. If
you would like to fix a leaky pipe, rewire a
plug, or change a tire and you are between
the ages of 12-21 as of January 1, 1987,
please notify Annette Losereit as 526-7507
or Glenyce McClinchey at 526-7534.
Euchre party
There were six tables of play at the
weekly euchre party on Tuesday, January
28 at the Community Hall. Winners were
Warner Anderson (high man), Edgar
Howatt (low man), Erma Cartwright
(high lady ), Dorothy Grange ( low lady ),
and Fern Howatt (novelty).
Euchre parties are held each Tuesday
night at the Community Hall at 8 p.m.
Knox United Church service
Rev. Gary Shuttleworth conducted the
morning service at Knox United Church
with Mrs. Gordon Gross playing the organ
prelude. Life and work of the Church were
given. Induction of Church Officers tool
place followed by prayer. Several hymns
were sung. The senior choir sang "Open
Now Thy Gates of Beauty" under the
direction of choir director Lori Millian.
The childrens hymn "When He Cometh"
was sung and Mr. Shuttleworth told the
childrens story before they went off to Sun-
day School with teachers Anita Gross,
Bryan Gross and the Cunningham girls.
The minister's sermon was entitled
"The Call of God". Offertory prayer and
dedication of gifts and offerings with
Lawrence Plaetzer and Murray Rollison
received the offering. The minister gave
the benediction followed by the singing of
the congregational benediction "Lord We
Pray".
UCW general meeting
The UCW meeting was held January 28
at 2 p.m. with Mrs. Tom Jardin opening
the meeting with a reading entitled "Read
With .Style" is theme of the next 4-H project;
the Bible" followed by the singing of
"We've a story to tell to the nations" in
unison with Marjorie McDougall as
pianist.
Mrs. Jack Armstrong read the Scripture
from Matthew 28 and Acts 2.
Mrs. Jardin spoke of the need for Bibles
behind the iron curtain and how the people
are eager to receive and learn God's word.
Mrs. Jack Armstrong then led in prayer.
The Offering was received and the Offer-
tory sung.
Mrs. Jardin told of the value and use of
the stamps that are saved for Mission
Work. In that small way we can help.' She
followed this with a very provocative
reading "The Diary of a Bible."
A film on the divided line in South Africa
was shown by Mrs. Allan Webster. It was
prepared by Barbara Manuel who saw the
poverty, the malnourished children and
the unrest in the black majority. A discus-
sion on how they can be helped followed.
"Women of God" was sung to close the
worship.
Mrs. Peter Verbeek opened the business
with a "Happy New Year" verse. She then
conducted a'memorial service in memory
of the late Mrs. J. Jackson and Mrs.
Wilfred Plunkett. Ten dollars is to be
given to any teenager who goes to "Youth
Experience" in Exeter on Febraury 21-22.
The first national gathering of the UCW at
Waterloo University is to be held July
18-21. The theme speaker is Rev. Lois
Wilson. It was apporved that a 25th an-
niversary picture of the church and the
UCW members be taken for the London
Archives. Prices for meals for the year
were set. A garage sale will be held this
year. February 28th will be Family Night.
A social half-hour with lunch served by
Unit II closed the first meeting of 1987.
Walkerburn Club
The Walkerburn Club met at the home of
Mrs. Lloyd Penfound on Tuesday after-
noon January 27. The president Mrs. Len
Archambault opened the meeting with an
appropriate reading entitled "Brand New
Year". 0 Canada was sung and Mrs. Ar-
chambault led in prayer. The secretary
read the minutes of the last meeting and
several thank -you letters. The treasurer
Mrs. Rlck Archambault gave the financial
report.
In memory of the late Mrs. James
Jackson who had been a beloved member
for many years, a minute of silence was
held:
Mrs. B. Thomson invited the club to her
home for the February meeting. Mrs.
Rick Archambault and Mrs. Tom Cunn-
ingham will be in charge of the program;
Mrs. J. Huizinga and Mrs. H. Bunking, the
lunch: Mrs. T, Rutledge will show how to
make dough people at the next meeting.
A discussion followed re donations to
CUSA. Mrs. Lloyd Penfound is to contact a
young man going overseas and find out
how we can help. The draw donated by
Mrs. Len Archambault was won by Mrs. B
Thomson and she also won two contests
conducted by Mrs. Archambault.
Mrs. Lloyd Penfound showed how to
make cloth picture frames. After finishing
the project a delicious lunch was served by
the hostess Mrs. Penfound and Mrs. Rick
Archambault. A social hour followed.
Knox Church Annual Meeting
Knox United Church, Auburn, held their
annual meeting Sunday afternoon follow-
ing the morning Worship service with com-
munion and lunch served by the ladies.
The minister Gary Shuttleworth was
chairman with Rev. Pickell of Goderich
present a's the supervising minister. The
meeting opened with prayer.
The minutes of the last meeting were
adopted as read by the secretary Maurice
Bean and secondary by Lawrence
Plaetzer. The minister offered a prayer in
memory of the departed members. The
nominating committee of Marilyn
Verbeek, Margaret Bakker and Jean
Plaetzer brought in their report as follows:
Session - Dorothy Grange
Board of Stewards - Ruurd Koopmans
and Marinus Bakker
Manse committee - Mr. and Mrs. Allan
Webster
Missionary and service treasurers - Bar-
bara Bakker and Laura May Chamney
(assistant)
Flower fund - Ruth Jardine
Marjorie McDougall was reappointed as
Church Treasurer and answered questions
regarding the financial statement. The
conclusion was that 1986 being the first
year as a single point charge, the con-
gregation had done very well.
All Church organization reports were
adopted as printed on a motion by Larry'
Plaetzer and . Betty Marsh. The mis-
sionary and service objective for 1986 was
$3,800 and exceeded as reported by the
Treasurer Betty Marsh. A motipn by Mar-
jorie McDougall and Marilyn Verbeek that
we keep our objective for 1987 at $3,800 Was
carried.
The nominating committee #Q• r next year
is Margaret Bakker, Jean Platzer and
Nancy Park.
A motion by Elliot Lapp, a former
Auburn Scout, and Dorothy Grange that a
second Scout flag staff and flag be given to
the Blyth Scouts was carried.
Church auditors appointed were Ethel
Ball and Eunice Arthur. Dorothy Grange
was reappointed as a representative to
Presbytery and Conference with Ethel
Ball as alternate.
Nancy Park, on behalf of the choir,
thanked Lori Millian for her leadership as
choir director. She also thanked Tammy
Shuttleworth for preparing and printing
the weekly bulletins and also the annual
reports.
Gary Shuttleworth voiced appreciation
to Rev Pickell for supervising throughout
the year.
Barry Millian, a retiring clerk of ses-
sion, thanked Rev. Pickell and also Gary
for his ministry and wished them well in
the future.
The meeting adjourned on motion' of
Grace Pym recei
The presentation of a life membership pin
and certificate to former president, Grace
Pym, of R1 Centralia, was a highlight of the
20th Annual Meeting of Huron -Perth
Presbyterial of the United Church Women,
held on January 26 in Main Street United
Church, Mitchell. More than 250 women
from the two counties represented their
home churches.
Reports received. by president Alma
Langford of Exeter, showed that the women
had been active in supporting such causes
as Optimism House, Stratford, and House of
Friendship in Goderich; they had studied
topics ranging from native Canadian
Ruurd Koopmans and Greg Pack.
minister closed the meeting with a prays
Huron Chapel annual meeting
Highlights of the annual business
meeting of Huron Chapel Missionary
Church,held on Saturday, January 31
follo*ing a congregational dinner, include
the following:
Pastor Carne reported that five perso is
took Christ as their Saviour; Sunday
School average attendance increased by 41
per cent; morning worship attendance.in-
creased by 55 per cent and evening atten-
dance by 25 per cent; there has been no
large increase in membership but there
are membership candidates awaiting bap-
tism and reception into the church; 240 lay
visitation and 265 pastoral calls were
made; the pastor has visited 92 new
homes.
Treasurer David Baan reported that giv-
ing had increased by almost $7,000. More
than 10 per cent of church receipts were
directed to evangelism and missions.
John McCowan reported for the Board of
Trustees that extensive renovations of the
parsonage had been completed at a cost of
$1,808. Church improvements included the
installation of a new illuminated sign in
memory of Frank Raithby and new plat-
form lights.
Elected to new offices were Lorraine
Carne (director of adult ministries),
Debra Rodges ( director of children's
ministeries ), Doran Rolston ( board of
deacons), Al Luna head usher) and
Wayne Young (board of trustees).
yes. UCW award
peoples, and pornography, to Third World
problems; they had visited in nursing
homes, and helped at times of bereavemett.
Election of officers, most of whom were
beginning a second year, and their installa-
tion, was conducted by conference president
Shirley Smith of St. Thomas.
_Across Canada, United Church Word n
will be marking 25 years of work at home
and abroad, with the theme, Called to Res-
pond - for such a time as this. Delegates
were told of the conference annual meeting
to be held in London during April, and of the
Canada -wide special. anniversary gathering
in July, at the University of Waterloo.
RENT REVIEW UPDATE FROM THE MINISI'KY oF HOUSING
Now theres a Rent ' - gstryfor
all private rental units in Ontario.
One of the most significant features of Ontario's new rent review system is the
establishment of a computerized, province -wide Rent Registry.
Until now, it was often difficult for tenants to verify that their rents were legal.
The new Rent Registry will record the maximum legal rent which can be
charged for every private rental unit in the province.
When the registration process is complete, this information will be availahle
free of charge to tenants, prospective tenants and landlords.
Rent information will be
updated annually.
IA/n(Ilords of all /,ri,v,le rental 1111J1.S in
/he l,rn,•inir will hr rrynirr'd to register their
rants with the nen. Registry.
\\'hen the landlord's units are properly
registered. the Registry computer will automati-
cally update the rents each year.
The Registry will record rent increases
for each unit of either the ( 'uideline amount
announced annually or by the amount decided
upon in a rent review decision.
Landlords will soon receive
registration kits.
landlords of rental complexes with more
than six units are heing sent registration kits
with the necessary forms to he Completed.
Iandlords who have not received a regis-
tration kit by February. 2. 1987, should phone or
visit (heir Inas) Rent Review. ()Trice.
Landlords uL smaller complexes can also
obtain registra,ion kits by calling their local
()frier
1
Ha.rrie
Hamilton
Kingston
Kitchener
London
M i ssi ssau ga.
North Bay
Oshawa
Landlords of residential
complexes with more than
six rental units must register
by May 1,1987.
• Landlords of complexes containing more than
six rental units have until May 1. 1987. to regis-
ter information about their units with the new
1? nt Registrant.
• Landlords of smaller complexes containing six
units or Tess, as well as hoarding houses and
lodging houses, will he notified by the Ministry
of Housing of a specific registration deadline
at a later date. These landlords are encou-
raged to file with the Rent Registry as early
as possible.
• landlords are required to file with the
Registry the actual rent thiit was charged on
.luly 1. 1985, for every rental Emit in their
complex.
• Most landlords will only he required to
register ogre.
How tenants can verify
their rents.
•
Whim the rents for n Inrildinq have heen
registered, the Registry n iII notify the landlord
nod the tenants of the rent info» matiom ,'h ieh
has been recorded for their ,traits.
• 77,, Registry will also (Weise the In„,l/nrrl innt
II -mints. of the time limits for 1mA- n° rill/lliu•rl-
1 ions to challenge or certify the (ulna! rent /lint
has been r,'rr,rrhv!_
Registry information will be
easy to obtain.
:As there an, morn than one million rental
units in the province. rent registration will take
some time.
When the registration process is fully com-
pleted. information from the Registry will he
availahle by toll-free telephone or by visiting a
local Rent Review. Office.
For mfre information and land-
lord registration forms, call toll-
free 1-800-387-9060, or phone
your local Rent Review Office.
Ontario
21 Rent Review Offices across the province:
(705) 737-2111
(416) 528-8701
(613) 548-6770
(519) 579-5790
(519) 673-1660
(416) 270-3280
(705) 476-1231
(416) 723-8135
Ottawa
Owen Sound
Peterborough
St Catharines
Sudbury
Thnder Bay
Timmins
Windsor
(613) 230-5114
(519) 376-3202
(705) 743-9511
(416) 684-6562
(705) 675-4373
(807) 475-1595
(705) 264-9555
(519) 253-3532
Ministry
of
Housing
Hon. Alvin Curling, Minister
METROPOLITAN TORONTO
(416) 964-8281
(416) 429-0664
City of Toronto
East York
Etohicoke and
York
North York
Scarborough
(416) 236-2681
(416) 224-7643
(416) 438-3452