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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWingham Advance-Times, 1977-08-10, Page 3WINGHAM BODY SHOP SID ADAMS Complete RADIATOR SERVICE for Automobiles, Light Trucks, Farm Tractors New Rad Cores Rodding Cleaning & Flushing 14 North St. 357.1102 WANio use • • Here are eight different ways to get those OUTSTANDING BILLS PAID and start with a CLEAN SLATE 1. Get cash for furniture no longer used 2. Sell discarded clothing 3. Rent your spare room 4. Cash in on musical instruments no longer used 5. Sell the old piano or radio 6. Rent your vacant garage 7. There's always a buyer for sporting goods 8. Sell your services f W th a Cioassitiea ad in THE WINGHAM ADVANCE -TIMES • PHONE 357-2320 ACCORDING TO JOHN WILLIAMS you e'en take the city out of the boy. John is working and living on the farm of Mr. and Mrs. Roi6ert Martin this summer. John is from Oshawa and has fitted into rural living with apparpntly no problem, Mr. Martin stands beside the tractor he is teaching John to drive. Youth take c There's an old saying that goes, "you can take the boy out of the city, but you can't take the city out of the boy." John Williams says he doesn't believe it. John, 16, is from Oshawa and is spending his summer working on a farm, the first time he has even been on a farm. He's liking it too. John is one of many city stu- dents who are spending their first summers on farms under a Jun- ior Agriculturalist Program ad- ministered by the Ministry of says you can ity out of b Agricul t ur e and Food Mr. and Mrs. Robert Martial are John's host farmers and they seem to appreciate their summW help. "He's the best worker we've had," says Mrs. Martin. Coming from a city of 106,000 would be a big adjustment plus the fact that John's nearest rela- tive is 150 miles away. Does he find thequieter life of rural living boring? "I don't get bored,'ther0 lots to do," claims John. Besides the A new athletic complex is planned for the Doon Campus of Conestoga College. Use of the new facilities will be available to the commqpity. We plan to build: 1. Gymnatorium. 2. Ice arena. 3. Covered tennis courts. 4: Soccer field. 5. Olympicmol. Help yourself to fitness by helping us raise the funds to complete this badly needed community sports -recreation facility. Call 653-2511 and ask for Dan Young, Head, Leisure Education. .farmwork, he has been out to see sotneof this area and is impress- eithvith what he sees: Mrs.. Mar- tin says she and her husband try to get him out to do things. "It's surprising," she says, "he does- n't seem bored at all," John has completed grade 12 and applied for the program at school. He thought it would be a different way to spend his sum- mer. "I didn't give it another thought, then June 2, they called to -see if I was still' interested and if I would mind coming the dis- tance." In his slight English accent, John explains he didn't know what to expect. The Martins comfortable old stone house sur prised him as well. Oshawa is an industrial eity and there are few farms in the area. John says even Wingham seems like a cityoompared to the farm, "with its meters" • and everything. "People are a lot friendlier here. They say hello on the street where in Oshawa they wouldn't." ' • John has been in Canada for six years and lived in London, Eng- land, before that. He wasnever on a farm in England either -but says the farm operation is a lot larger here. The Martins, with their three children, Brett, Brian and Jane. understand John a little mire than might be expected. They lived in the city themselves until, six years ago when they bought the farm. Mrs. Martin is from Dundas and Mr. Martin is from Hamilton. A week before he came, John went to London for an orientation week. He toured farms to get an idea of what to expect and he was instructed in farm names and sdteeefinri.tions, such as Hereford and The Martins have a pig and beef cattle operation. When he first. arrived, June 20, John says he had some time getting used to the peculiar smells of .the barns. There is a lot to adjust to ,with farm living, but John seems to have done that very well. He re- turns home Aug. 20. Fellowship is enjoyed by congregation GORRIE — St. Stephen's Anglican Church congregation held its -annual church picnic at Mr. and Mrs. ,WilliarriNennett's cottage at Port Elgin. AbOut 40 attended the event. Rev. 0. Laramie conducted the two o'clock church service. Ron- ald and Roland Bennett led the congregation in song by playing guitarand violin. Following the service, Ronald, Roland and their father entertained the con- gregation with several musical selections: An hour of swimming was en- joyed by the young and the young at heart. Following this a hearty supper was appreciated. An afternoon of•good Christian fellowship was enjoyed by every- one in attendance at the annual event. The Wingham Advance -Times, August 10, l9??—Page 3 Gorrie Personal Notes Mrs. Knowlson Hueston of Kitchener visited Saturday with Wingham spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Russell Powell. Miss Margaret Dane. A number from this area at - Mrs. Harvey Adams accom- tended the wedding reception of panied Mr. and Mrs. Duffy Colvin Mr. and Mrs. Douglas King and Todd of TeeSwater to the (Marilyn Rae) on Saturday even - King -Rae wedding in St. And- ing. rew's Presbyterian Church, Rev. Maurice McNabb of Stratford, on Saturday. Prince Rupert, B.C., are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Brian Elliot of Mrs. William Darling and other Howick will purchase new road grader in Nov. GORRIE—The Township of Howick will take possession of a new road grader, probably in November. The township presently has two road graders. The new machine will be purchaSed from Champion Road Machinery Ltd. of Goderich which submitted the lowest of two tenders received by council on Frillay. Total cost of the grader is $72,003.51 including the basic price of • $65,600 plus tax and options in the amount of $1,693 plus tax. The options include a four -valve engine, a 1260 watt alternator and power range transmission. Payrnent is to be 50 per cent on delivery and 50. per cent not later than Jan. 31, 1978. Purchase of the grader has been 'budgeted over a two-year period by council. A one-year warranty on the power range transmission will be given by the company. Purchase of the machine is subject to approval by the Ministry of Transportation and CommunicatiOns. Council also dealt with tenders for the construction of sidewalks Wroxeter and for the paving of streets in Fordwich and Gorrie at • its regular August session. Only one tender was received for the Wroxeter project, .from Wallace R. Hills of Mount Forest. Council decided to defer ac- ceptance of the offer until they could discuss the amount with the contractor, road superintendent and village trustees. The' tender of Lavis Con- tracting Co. Ltd. of Clinton in the amount of $26,132.50 was ac- cepted for the paving of streets in Fordwich and Gorrie, subject to approval by the .Ministry of Transportation and Com- munications. The tender of Bruce Carson. of Palmerston in the amount of $1,500 was'accepted for the repair oPthe Craig -Dinsmore Municipal Drain. HOME RENEWAL Township Clerk Wesley Ball informed council he has received' 14 applications for the provincial home renewal program. ' One application, .he said, has been denied while two 'applications "are in the process of con- struction." According to Mr. Ball most of the homes involved are in the township's rural areas with three or four applications coming from the villages. In answer to questions from council, Mr. Ball said anyone having "an adjusted income of $12,500 with an older home to be fixed up" is eligible for a loan under the program. Applicants are eligible for loans up to $7,500, part of which is forgiveable. Council expressed some sur- prise at the terms of application. "At least 50 per cent of the people in this township qualify," observed Coun. Bill Newton. "And there's not a house in Ontario that couldn't use more insulation," Deputy Reeve Jack Stafford said. "I thought the program was to help poorer people," Coun. Harry Winkel said. "..`So did I," added Reeve Harold 'Robinson. "We'd be very delinquent if we didn't give our residents every opportunity to take advantage of this program," Coun. Walter Renwick observed. Clerk Ball said the program involves a lot of paper work. `‘-`There are 26 forms to be filled out for each applicant. However we can use up to 10 per cent of our allottnent for administration." Mr. Ball said the township has been allotted $37,,700 under the program but that he has applied for more, "and I don't see why we, • shouldn't- get it." In. other action council: • Approved • payment of road accounts of $46,160.80 andgeneral accounts of $51,730.18;, Gave final reading to a by-law • for the construction of the • Belmore Arena. under the • Community Recreation- Centres Act; Approved, payment of a claim for 'damage to sheep by wolves for Walter Renwicic in the amount of $178.50 and denied a claim -by Arnold Gedke for pOulty .killed or injured because the quantity did not exceed 50 pounds as stipulated by the act; • Approved payment of assessments against the town- ship roads for drainage 'works in the amounts of $65.7.68 for • Municipal Drain No. 17 and $106.30 for the Bennett Drain; Decided they were not opposed to the, development of a sub- division in the southeast section of Fordwich as presented by J. D. MacMillan; Approved the lowering of a road culvert on con. 17 south of lot five. to facilitate the flow of water ;' •. Instructed the clerk to request. Johann Insurance Agency to adjust the insurance on the Lions' pool changebousein Gorrie from ' $40,000 principal to $10,000 as recommended b the Lions Club relatiyes. Mr. and Mrs. George Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hudson, Listowel and grandson Jeff, and Mr. and Mrs. tiarold Felkar of KurtzvIlle attended the Golden Ildrsezhoe Days arCaledoniaand the Normoska Antique Car in the St. Catharines area this pat week. Mr. and Mrs. Ebner Farrish, , Miss Emma lrwin, Brian Bell, Brian Leader and Thomas Wal- ker, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Far- rish and Misty Marie of Van- couver, B.C. and Manfred Itivin of Carleton Place spent the week at Port Loring on Wrights Point at Mr. and Mrs. Bower Fartish's Motel and cottages: Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Dane, Laurel and Shauna visited Sun- day with Mr. and Mrs. James Smith of Molesworth. Mrs. Archie Miler accom- panied Mrs. Beverley Brears and family to visit Mr. and Mrs. Grant Miller at their cottage at Lake Ministjc. Brenda Brears re- mained for a longer -visit. Terry Hays is visiting Glen Hays at. Crossfield, Alta. Mrs. Wilford King, Mrs. Tho- mas MacDonald, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Ilastie and Mrs. Archie Miller visited Mrs. Ralph Elliott at her cottage at Kincardine on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ferguson and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fergu- son attended the Ferguson re- union at Elora on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. John McCutcheon visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Moloney and with their new grandson, Christopher James, of Islington. Mrs. Jack Attwood of London visited Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Gowdy. Mrs. Wilford King and Mrs. Thomas MacDonald attended the King -Rae wedding in Stratford on Saturda A CHICKEN BARBECUE, served up by Robert Foreman of Walkerton, was one of the features of Fun -Fest. Getting set to enjoy the meal are David Camerrn and daug;iter Pam and Mr. and Mrs. Art Clark and family. Miss Wendy Irwin of Carleton Place spent a week with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Claus O'Krafka and accom- panied them to spend a few days with Mrs. William Gavin, Cam- bridge, Galt. • ;) , Mrs. William Austin returned Monday with Mr. and Mrs. William Austin and fanilly of Tillsonburg after visiting four weeks with C.W.O. Glenn Austin of R.C.E. and Mrs. Austin of Petawawa and Mr. and Mrs. Ross Trenholme and Tammy of Ottawa. Mr. and Mrs. William Austin were on'their way home from holidaying at Cape Cod. Mrs. Glad Edgar visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Don Williamson of Thernhill. Huron Board leases 'land for complex The Huron County Board of Education decided Monday to lease 9.6 acres of land it owns for development of a sports complex at the northwest corner of Eldon and Bennett Streets in Goderich. The $75,000 complex across the street from Goderich District Collegiate Institute will include a 400 metre track enclosing a soc- cer and football field. There will also be a softball diamond and facilities for other track and field . events. Goderich Principal John Stringer said the complex, which will be open to all citizens, will be developed in four stages. Money for the first stage costing $12,000 has already been raised \by the students, he said. The first phase will include levelling and draining the area. The track and different pits will be laid out in the second phase and a track base will be put down. The cost is estimated at $10,000. In the third phase costing $18,000, the softball diamond will be constructed and an asphalt track surface. The $35,000 fourth . stage will complete the track sur- face. The development will be fP nanced partially by Wintario and Community Recreation Centre grants, Mr. Stringer said. Board solicitor, Don Murphy said the board is not eligible for grants. Only municipalities and incorporated organizations may apply for funds. Mr. Stringer suggested the board lease the property to the Goderich Sports Association which could qualify for the grant. It was left with Mr. Murphrto de- cide who the iessee should be. ' Lynn Meyers, head of the Goderich school's physical edu- cation, said the facilities at the school are over -used. At present one field is being used for foot- ball, soccer and baseball_ Mr. Meyers said slightly less than half of the total costs would be covered by the grants. The board decider] to lease the property for 21 years. At the end of that period the lease could be renewed if the property isn't needed for other use.