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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1983-03-16, Page 10If your only claim this year is a CHIL CREiTIT H&R Block will prepare your income tax return for the special price of $10 at participating offices. It pays to be prepared — by H&R Block HIM BLOCK THE INCOME TAX SPECIALISTS 328 Josephine St. Open 9 AM - 5 PM Weekdays. Phone 357-3006 APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE EVENINGS & SATURDAY W N G H A M S A L E s A R E N A WINGHAM SALES ARENA The Wingham Sales Arena 680 Josephine St., North end of Wingham on Hwy. No. 4 ALSO, VISIT OUR BULK GOODS AND DISCOUNT GROCERY SECTION: Bulk cookies, bulk spices, bulk pie fillings, bulk candy, bulk baking goods, hun- dreds of items to choose from. Discount prices and everyday items such as bathroom tissue, canned vegetables, jams, paper towels, detergents, canned salmon and luncheon meat. SUPER SPECIAL THIS WEEK: Ice Wafers, 4.4 Ib. box, only $4.95. Bulk bacon bits, $1.79 per Ib. No. 1 Potatoes, in 50 Ib. bag, $4.49. NEW AND USED FURNITURE: Bedroom suites, starting as low as $199. in- cludes dresser, chest and headboard. Living room and dining room furniture, box springs and mattresses, china cabinets, etc. NEW AND USED FIREARMS: A good selection of used 22's in stock. All types of ammunition. Shop: THE WINGHAM SALES ARENA 357-1730 Open Mon. - Sat., 9-6 p.m. Fri. Nights 'till 9 p.m. Cheques, Visa, Mastercard accepted. WINGHAM SALES ARENA W N G H A M S A L E S A R E N A $25y000 General administration, government and mainten- ance budgets have been ap- proved by Huron County Council along with a $25,000 computer study for the county. The computer study was approved as part of the ad- ministration budget, which totals $349,120. Morris Township Reeve. William Elston called for discussion on the study be- cause, he said, if council has the study done it should be prepared to go along with the consulting firm's recom- mendation which may in- clude spending $100,000 to $200,000 for a computer out - Reeve Paul Steckle of • Stanley Township asked if there would be a reduction in staff. "If we're not reducing staff, what is the purpose of getting a computer?" he in- quired. Clerk -treasurer William Hanly said he doubts if staff would be reduced. "The main reason for the computer is availability of information that is up to date and can be retrieved quick- ly," he said. He said that if the con- sultants don't think the county is ready for a com- puter, they should state this in their report. Zurich Reeve Don Van Patter suggested the county get the information it needs from a computer supplier. He said he is surprised the county is not already on computers. "There's no doubt we could go to IBM," said Mr. Hanly, "but 1 can guarantee you we'll end up with IBM equipment. It might 'not be the right equipment for our specifications." He said the county needs software equipment that meets its needs. "I want to make sure the computer will meet the county's needs for the next 20 years," Mr. Hanly said. The consulting firm of Woods -Gordon of Toronto will prepare the study. The, general , , ,adruinistra- comput tion budget of $349,120, is up from $294,900 in 1982. This in- cludes salaries of $206,50:, up from $196,700 in 1982. The general government budget totals $163,880, up from $150,700 in, 1982. The cost of council sessions and ,committee, board and other meetings increased because there will be one additional meeting in the year. County council changed its meeting date from the fourth, Thursday of the month to the first Thursday of the month which results in one addi- tinal meeting. Council sessions have been budgeted at $30,865, up from $27,800 in 1982. Committee, board and other meetings have been budgeted at $55,600, up from $50,960 in 1982. DECREASE The warden's salary and cost for other meetings has been budgeted for a de- crease. In 1983, $10,500 has been set aside for this cate- gory while $12,320 was set aside in the 1982 budget. Reeve Tom Cunningham noted that county councillors did not take a wage increase for 1983. The total maintenance budget has been set at $251,117, up from $241,612 in 1982. A breakdown of the 1983 maintenance budget shows $132,440 for the court house, $26,000 for the registry of- fice, $56,872 for the assess- ment building, $6,500 for the library building, $1,805 for the jail building and $27,500 for the health building. What's new at Huronview? Sunday morning worship was held in the chapel with Rev. Norman Pick in charge. There was a good attendance. The choir sang a gospel favorite, "Hiding in Thee". Marie Flynn ac- companied the Huron Strings to provide old time music last Monday af- ternoon. Some of the num- bers were light and waltzy, which enticed two or three couples to get up for a dance. Special Care folk met for a relaxing social hour in the auditorium where they listened to music played on the stereo for a while and then Frank Bissett ac- companied them as they played on the rhythm band instruments. The singing session, under the leadership of Bruce Cookson is becoming very popular. We meet every Monday and anyone in- terested in singing is welcome to join with us for an evening of music and fun. We express many thanks to the R. E. Pooley Branch 167 Royal Canadian Legion, Exeter, for its generous donation toward the new van for residents and war veterans. Several residents turned out for music ap- preciation last Wednesday afternoon. It is a great time to sit back and listen to fine relaxing music and have a cup of coffee with friends. A warm welcome is ex- tended to Mrs. Flora Christina Turnbull from Goderich and Reginald Robinson of Bayfield who have come to reside at Huronview. To Dorothy Davis of Huronview and family members, we offer our sympathy in the loss of their mother who passed away last week. "There is much to be said in favor of modern journal- ism. By giving us the opin- ions of the uneducated, it keeps us in touch with the ignorance of the commun- ity." Oscar Wilde 1854-1900 THIS IS FUN! Julie Lisle, a Kindergarten student at the Wingham Public School, got a chance to try out the trampoline Monday afternoon at the school when her teacher, Mrs. Robertson, took the class to the gym- nasium. The Wingham Advance -Times, March 16, 1983—Page 9 UCW eeting held following dinner FORDWICH — The af- ternoon unit of the United Church Women met at the home of Mrs. Scott Clarkson, commencing with a pot luck dinner at 12 noon. President Mrs. Russell Nickel welcomed everyone and thanked Mrs. Clarkson for 'her : hospitality.- She then read a poem about March. The roll call was "what missions. mean to me". Minutes were read by the secretary, Mrs. Clarkson, and a treasurer's report was given by Mrs. Wray Cooper. Announcements included an invitation to Kurtzville Thankoffering April 13 at 8 p.m. with Mrs. Cecil Wittich the speaker. There is to be a big garage sale May 14 at Howick Community Centre. The Fordwich Thankoffering will be held April 10 at 8:15'. A thank -you was expressed by Mrs. Bruce Kennedy for remembrances while in hospital. The program and worship were conducted by Mrs. William Wilson, Mrs. Glenn Johnston and Mrs. Bert Wylie, with the theme "Making Friends ,of All People". The meditation was given by Mrs. Wilson; scripture from Matthew's Gospel was read by Mrs. Johnston and Mrs. Wilson led in prayer. The study was continued on the Islands of the South Pacific as a dialogue was presented with Mrs. Wilson asking questions, Mrs. Mrs. Wylie and Mrs. Johnston providing answers, mainly on the work of missionaries to the South Pacific islands. The meeting closed with a hymn and prayer, with the benediction by Rev. Cy Marzec. Ladies (earn history of local phone service BELMORE — Last week's meeting of the Belmore Women's Institute ffeatured the history of the local telephone system, narrated by Mrs. N. Newans. Prior to 1905, there was a doctor in Belmore, but after he moved away the only way to reach a doctor was to drive, by buggy or cutter, to Wroxeter or Teeswater. Having failed to get the telegraph office re -opened, Christian Johann contacted the Bell Telephone Com- pany. At that time, it was considered too costly to put in a rural line. -- Finally, the company said if Belmore would pay a portion of the cost of the line from Wingham, Bell would put a public phone in a store. In 1907, one was installed as well as phones in the homes of William Elliott and William Edwards. Then Mr. Johann and four other men met to form the South Bruce Regional Telephone Com- CLOTHING LIQUIDATION SALE FRIDAY MARCH 18 • SATURDAY MARCH 19 • MONDAY MARCH 21 SAVE NOW WHILE SELECTION IS AT ITS BEST! 11. 4;-S4 .. Men's Work Clothing $995 $750 $1 695 $149 pr. Work Pants Work Shirts Coveralls Work Socks St Jogging Shoes pany. Fred Johann was the lineman. The line ran first from Belmore to McIntosh, and then to Mildmay to connect with Bell. The farmgrs dug the holes or provided the timber. At the first annual meeting in the Forester's Hall, it was agreed to extend the line to connect with Teeswater. Three hundred cedar poles were bought at $1.00 per pole. James Darling operated the exchange in 1912 in the house nearest to the nor- theast corner of Belmore in Carrick Township. He was followed by the McNeils and Andrew Davidson. On Dec. 4, 1960, dial phones were in- stalled and the exchange moved to Teeswater. Mrs. John Dickson read a poem about life on grandpa's farm. Because of the maple syrup festival, the next meeting will be held April 20. There will be an executive and conveners' meeting March 30 at 1, p.m. for the whole family Top Quality Shoes by "Autry" in the latest styles and colors. Rees. Price $34.50 Sale Price $1 995 Blue Jeans Thousands and Thousands of Blue Jeans for Men, Ladies and Kidby leading mar�u��acturer and designers and will be soId at wholesale price's. Rugger Pants A fine selection of styles and colors to choose from. Adult Sizes Teen Sizes Kid Sizes 17" 1 Also Toddler gt Infant Sizes We've made a special pur- chase of clothing and now we have 3 days to clear it out. You'll get savings you can't pass by. Rubber Boots Sizes 6-12 Sizes 1 - 5 Kid Sizes 5-13 We're open: Friday Mar. 18, 9 am - 9 pm Saturday Mar. 19, 9 am - 6 pm Monday Mar. 21, 9 am - 6 pm for this super sale. 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