Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutWingham Advance-Times, 1977-05-25, Page 5Guaranteed Investment Certificates oto Annual interest Semi-annual interest Member Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation IICI17R/Ae GREY VG TRUST COMPANY SINCE. 1889 Main Street East, Listowel D. N. Lefebvre, Manager CINDERELLA REVISITED—"An old tale told, anew", was how this play, performed by grade eight Turnberry girls, was described. Cinderella, played by Aileen Underwood, had her MS and PHD-master seamstress and perfect homemaking degree. Mrs. Stepp, played by Wendy Armstrong, is an overwrought mother because her daughter thinks of nothing but housework. The students were performing at the Turnberry Public School Spring Concert May 18. Have a Real Holiday This Weekend HIRE A STUDENT For Jobs Around the Home, Farm, Garden, or Cottage Contact Your CANADA MANPOWER CENTRE FOR STUDENTS Listowel 291-2922 Specials at Callan Shoes Discontinued lines of Sandals and Clogs for Women and Girls Regular up to$16.99 Special $10.00 and $7.00 Men's and Boys' Canvas Gymn Shoes. Blue or Red. Regular price $8.99 & $9.99 Special Price $6.99 & $7.99 Discontinued lines of Tender Tootsies $5.00 per pair CALLAN SHOES Wingham, Ontario Josephine Street The Law and You The following is reprinted from the "Law and the Layperson" series of pamphlets, printed by the Community Law Program, University of Windsor. SMALL CLAIMS COURT The small Claims Court is quicker, less formal and less ex- pensive than,the higher courts. It allows parties to appear on their own bethalf, although there may be cases where the help of a law- -yer is desirable. This Court is de- signed to hear civil (as opposed to criminal) actions where the amount in dispute is $400 or less, exclusive of interest. If the amount which you are claiming from the other party.exceeds $400 you can do one of two things: a). reduce your claim to $400 and abandon the excess, • .b) depending on the nature of the claim, sue in the County Court, which has power to hear claims up to $7500. 1. Kinds of actions you can sue for in small claims court Actions which a Small Claims Court CAN hear: a) Contract disputes including disputes over price and quality of work; b) Unpaid loans; c) Recovery of property (not land) which is in the possession of another; d) Some landlord and tenant disputes; usually arrears in rent or claims for damage to the apartment by the tenant ; e) Negligence actions including automobile accident claims Actionswhich the Small Claims Court CANNOT hear include: a) Recovery of possession of land or disputes over title to land; b), Problems concerning wills; c) Malicious prosecution, slander or libel; d) Seduction or breach of pro- mise of marriage 2 Cost of suing The actual cost will depend upon the amount you are claim- ing in your action. You can al- ways find out exactly how much you will have to pay by contact - ing the Small Claims Court Of- fice. Presently, tliecost Of com- mencing an action ranges from • $4.00 to $14.50,, depending on,, the. amount of the claim. - Cost of bringing an action in the small claims court Amount' claimed, 1.00 to 10.00; cost (.includes service) 4.00; claimed 10.01 to 20.00; cost 6.00; claimed 20.01 to 60.00; cost 6.75; claimed 60.01 to 100.00; •cost 10.00; claimed 100.00 to 200.00; cost 12.00; claimed 200.01 to 400.00; cost 14.50. There will be an additional fee of $2.00 for each extra defendant. Likewise, if the summons is to be forwarded to another court there is an additional fee of $2.00. It . should be noted that if you are successful in your claim at trial, the judge may order the un - 'successful party to pay all or part -of your court costs. Damage reported in two accidents Wingham police estimated damage at $150, in an accident which occurred .at the Canadian Tire store last Friday between Viola I. Noll of 'RR 3, Walkerton, and Wilhelm Bednarek of Goder- ich. Damage was estimated at $500 in another accident on Josephine Street near the ballpark May 18. Gladys E. Yeo and Rae D. Robin- son, both of Wingham, were in- volved in the accident. Centennial The main activities for Wing- bam 's centennial celebrations in 1979 will take place the August 1 long weekend. Events will pro- bably start the Wednesday even- ing before the weekend. The year will commence with a New Ydar's Eve dance. The centennial committee met last Thursday to tentatively dis- cuss various subjects, including souvenirs. Chairman Bill Rintoul brought several samples such as mugs, lighters, key chains, a tray, a frisbee, pens, shopping bags and more. Mr. F 1 and Ray Walker will tat, ou- venirs, probably c ith several companies. Mr. Taylor, president of the se- nior citizens, was present at the meeting to offer assistance. Mr. Walker suggested manning phones to tell people when meet- ings are held and Verne Gal- braith suggested senior citizens could man the registration booths as well. Mr. Taylor also said they could help in getting names of older residents for the home and school committee. Mr. Rintoul suggested the Ju- nior Citizens would be valuable for -essential services, such as movng chairs for . dances, and keeping the public washrooms clean. The committee was .told that the Kinsmen will be running the beergarden and beef barbecue and the Lions will take care of the midway. A parade on the Satur- day is planned, as well as a barn dance. The Shriners may come and chair a fish fry. Mr. Rintoul told the committee that the main thing to date is to have a calendar out ih the fall of 1978. This calendar will have old picture's of Wingham in it with special events marked on it..- A campground or billeting was another consideration Mr. Rin- toul left to the committee. The committee . is considering David Crothers has served community for 30 years Fire Chief David Crothers re- cently marked the . eighth an- niversary,of his entry into inde- pendent business at his garage on Water St. However,. Dave has been a resident of this commun- ity sin4e 1934, coming here from Moose Jaw, Sask. In November, 1940 he married the former Geor- gina Evans and spent the years. 1942 to 1946 in England and Eur- ope as a Cjass A Fitter-AFV (Armoured Vehicles) with the Canadian Armed Forces. • In March, 1946, after his return to civilian life, Dave qualified for his mechanics license. He was employed by the late Bert Arm- strong as a mechanic for 16 years, worked as a contract me- chanic with.the late Charles Hod- gins from '1961 to 1969 until he opened his own business. He joined the local fire depart- . ment in 1941 and became fire chief in 1967, and has been ap- pointed fire co-ordinator for Huron County, by the solicitor - general's department. Dave is a member of the,Wing- ham Branch Royal Canadian Legion and of the„Elgin Regiment Veterans' Association. The Wince .am_ .,advance -Timely MaTak. 1977--. committee discusses souvenirs selling souvenirs for the Plough - Mg Match as a method of raisng funds. At present, the committee has a budget of 85,000 from town council. The slogan and logo contest was mentioned. The contest ends in four weeks, on June 18. The winner will have his or her slogan and logo on all the centennial sou- venirs. Member of the centennial committee so far include Chair- man Bill Rintoul with co-chair- men Ray Walker, Doug Layton, Andy Ritskes and Elayne Rin- toul. Secretary is Heather Hanlon with assistant secretary Sandra Lee. Parade chairman is Tom Dey- ell; advertising and promotion, Barry Wenger and Dick Esk- erod; home and school, John and Ruth Currie; special events, school and church, Barry Pass- more; registration, Verne Gal- braith; entertainment, Ken Du- charme and Roger Kay; pro- gram, Don Kennedy and ways and means, Ted Ohara. The committee is still looking for a chairman for the centennial Queen contest. FAIRY GODMOTHER—Cinderella's fairy Godmother attempts to persuade Cinderella to go to the prince's ball. Turnberry Township Public School grade eight girls presented the updated version of the,old fairy tale. Godmother is Corey Wallace (seated) and Aileen Underwood is' Cinderella'. Be.Igrave Personal Notes Mr. and Mrs. Harold Cantelon of Tweed were visitors last week with her parents, 'Mr. and Mrs: Harry L. McGuire. Harold re- ' turned home on Sunday while Mrs. Cantelon remained to spend a few days with her' parents. Mrs. Des Gurnett and daughter Brenda of Ottawa spent last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Athol Bruce. On Saturday Mr. Gurnett and. daughter Sandra ,spent the weekend at the same home. Other members of the family gathered on sunday for a family dinner: Mr. and Mrs. John Spivey, Barbara, and Brenda, 'Brian Spivey, of Ingersoll, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Spivey of London, Miss Margaret Curtis of. Brookhaven Nursing Home, Wingham, were Sunday visitors 'with . Mr. and Mrs. Harold Procter who quietly celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary on May 23. Mrs. Brenda Whitfield of Sault Ste. Marie is spending a week with her. parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Michie. Mr. 'and Mrs. Gary Leitch, Julie and Jeffery of London, Mr. and Mrs. George M. Johnston and Tara of Ilderton spent the holiday weekend with their parents, Mr. and Mrs, Robert Grasby and Mrs. Laura Johnston. • HURON -BRUCE NeDsPe THE PRINCE'S BALL—Mrs. Stepp and her daughters Tina, left, and Patty (with hat) discuss the ball the prince is going'to"hold. Neither daughter wants to go, however, as they both have plans — one wishes to go to a rock concert. the grade eight gi'rls of Turnberry Public School performed this modern version of Cinderella' for the Spring Concert last week. Mr. and Mrs. Harry ° Cook quietly celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Thurs- ' day at the home of their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Harold 'Slesser of Glamis. Mrs. Telford Cook,, Frank Cooper, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cpok, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Howatt attended the 40th wed- ding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold. Vint of Goderich on Saturday where a family dinner was held at Victoria St. United Douglas and Danny Thompson of Goderich spent Monday with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. •Bert Johnston. Mrs: Glyn Wide, Kimberly and Jennifer of Mount Hope spent a weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Garner Nicholson. Weekend visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hanna were Miss Gail Mayberry, Brian Storer of Kitchener, Mr. and Mrs. David Whitechurch Miss Winnifred Farrier of Toronto spent the weekend with Mrs. Garnet Farrier and at- tended the Tiffin anniversary reception. Weekend guests with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mowbray and' at- tending the anniversary. party for Mr. and Mrs. Tiffin were Mr. and Mrs. Athol Purdon and Shelley of Port Colborne, Mr. and Mrs. Hec- tor Purdon and Raymond of Strathroy, Mr. and Mrs. Relison Falconer, Lynn and Paul of Sarnia. Hanna and family of Hanover. Mrs. Carman Farrier, Miss Carol Farrier, Brian Farrier and Miss Winnifred Farrier .of Long Branch spent the holiday week- end with Mrs. Nelson Higgins. Mr. and, Mrs. Rod McLeod and Bobby of Etobicoke visited on Monday with Mrs., Nelson Hig- gins. ADVERTISING • SPECIALTIES CUSTOM IMPRINTED *Calendars •Pens *Decals Book Matches *Lighters •Key Togs u•'Thermometers Ash trays -Mugs -Steins -etc. •Mehl[ Converters .•Raters •Pencils ...Vinyl Products *Truck Decals Kot Emblems •business Gifts .. etc. etc. O'HARA ADVERTISING Gorrie, Ontario ' Tel. 333.3450 WI NGHAM BODY SHOP SID ADAMS Complete RADIATOR SERVICE for Automobiles, Light Trucks, Farm Tractors New Rad Cores Rodding Cleaning & Flushing 14 North St. 357-1102 Mr. Bert P. Morin, of Wingham Mr. B. P. (Bert) Morin of Wingham hos been appointed' a Life Agent for the Occidental Life Insurance Company of California, Mr. Morin is a Retired Warrant Officer of the Canadian Armed Forces; a graduate Legal Office Administrator (Law Clerk), Fanshawe College and is presently in his third year of part time studies at Wilfrid Laurier University, Bachelor of Arts degree pro- gramme, majoring in Political Science and Philosophy. Bert is a member of the D.S.T. (Don) Stirling Agency of London. He would be pleased to be of service to you. Mr. Morin may be contacted at (519) 357-1493 or A P.O. BOX 634, WINGHAM, ONTARIO