Loading...
Clinton News-Record, 1977-06-23, Page 16PAGE 16—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD. THURSDAY, JUNE 23,19"'7 •A large number of Varna and Goshen United Church members met at Stanley Township Park for a church service and picnic on Sunday, June 19th. The weather was beautiful and the lake location added inspiration to the service, which was conducted by Rev. Taylor. Julie and Jill Armstrong sang duets, and Julie played the guitar and accompanied the hymns "Amazing Grace" and "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands". Ron Fleming also sang and played guitar and was much enjoyed by all. After the service, a picnic lunch was served. A program of races for the children was held with the following winners: 4 and under, David Hayter; 5 and 6, Shelley Hayter, Greg Taylor, Scott Kirton; 7 to 9, Tracey Hayter, Becky McKinley, Lorelie Robinson and Lori Consitt; 9 to 12, Kim Hayter, Lisa Robinson, Laura Roy; 12 and up, Bonnie Dowson, Brenda Dowson, Jacquie Taylor; Wheelbarrow race, Lori Consitt and Jacquie Taylor, Kim and Tracy Hayter, Steven Taylor and Jamie Tipping. A candy scramble was enjoyed by the children. Judging by the favourable comments made after the service and picnic, I am sure this will be an annual af- fair.—by Joyce Dowson. Social notes Excavations began on Friday for Floyd McAsh's new home on the former Bill -Taylor lot beside Louis Taylor's home. We're happy to report that Louis Taylor is improving gradually in Goderich Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Bill McAsh spent the weekend with Stewart and Emma Beattie in Wingham. Decoration Day was held at Baird's Cemetery on Sunday with Rev. Stephens of Brucefield and Rev. Taylor of Varna conducting the ser- vice. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Chessell and Brian spent the weekend with friends in Niagara Falfs, and also visited with Bili's sister there. The pulpit chairs in the church have been repaired and reupholstered, courtesy of the United Church Women of the church. The Varna Men's Slow pitch team was defeated by the Old Homestead team on Saturday evening. They play the Lion's Club next week. Swimming lessons for the Bayfield and Varna children will be from July 4to 15. Joanne Adrienne De Groot, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph De Groot, received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in secretarial and ad- ministrative studies at the lune 9, 19;; Convocation of the University of Western Ontario. She is a graduate of St. James Roman Catholic School, Seaforth and Central Huron Secondary School, Clinton. Joanne is presently employed with the Ministry of the Environment, London. I �• ! ,xwS'a vH • x�z sS k+%••Yp!iaf �i • 4iK � w5 •N� ; ,i 3: The Hensall Kinsmen and Kinettes float in the Hensall Fair last Tuesday evening sought support for the village's new arena. (News -Record photo) Pension increases announced Increases in the Old Age Security pension, Guaranteed Income Supplement and Spouse's Allowance, effective in July, 1977, were announced June 10 by Health and Welfare Minister Marc Lalonde, Increases in Old Age Security pension and Guaranteed Income Sup- plement payments represent the 15th quarterly escalation based on the cost of living as provided for in the Old Age Security Act. The new monthly total at the single rate for persons receiving both the basic Old Age Security pension and maximum Guaranteed Income Supplement will be $250.19. For a married couple, both pensioners, the combination of the basic pension and maximum supplement will provide a payment of $477.26 � 4 Ly�M'Y�gkntCrhRbi. £f$;N,ea y'k r..•R95�,Fx s The officers for 1977-78 of the Clinton Kinette Club were installed Tuesday night at a ceremony at the Sandpiper Inn. Front row left to right are past president Carol Bowker, president Marie Jefferson, vice president Bev Riley, corresponding secretary Donna Gibbings, and treasurer Maxine Merner. Back row are assistant bulletin editor Carol Finch, registrar Mary Stauttener and recording secretary Evelyn Feeney. Missing was bulletin editor Marg Hoskin. (News -Record photo) for the couple monthly. The basic Old Age Security pension will rise in July to $147.05 from the present $143.46. The Guaranteed Income Supplement is paid to pen- sioners whose income, apart from the 011 age security pension, is limited. The amount of the supplement varies• in relation to the amount of income. The maximum Guaranteed Income Supplement for a single person, or a married person whose spouse is not a pensioner and is not receiving a Spouse's Allowance, will go up in July to $103.14 from its current $100.62. The maximum supplement for a married couple, both pen- sioners, will increase to $91.58 each from $89.35. Added to the basic pension, this will give each married pensioner $238.63 monthly, or a total of $477.26 for the couple. The Spouse's Allowance is paid to persons between 60 and 65 years of age who are married to Old Age Security pensioners and meet residence requirements. Entitlement to a Spouses Allowance, and amount paid is based on yearly income. The maximum Spouse's Allowance will increase to $238.63 from $232.81. The maximum Spouse's Allowance is made up of an amount equivalent to the basic Old Age Security pension and the maximum Guaranteed Income Sup- plement at the married rate. PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY #5687 MAU Finches and Roses 24 x 12 Weddings - Anniversaries Portraits - Industrial Team & Group Pictures SEAFORTH 527-0064 A Spectrum of New Reproductions spectrum (spek'tram) 1. often the band of colours produced when sunlight is passed through a prism, comprising red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. 2. a broad range of varied but related ideas or objects. Both definitions apply to this sampling of New York Graphic Society's latest reproductions. They reflect the entire color spectrum of an artist's palette and range the gamut of ideas visually stated. These fine reproductions are a small part,- of New York Graphic Society's collection, the world's largest selection of fine art reproductions. We have for your examination, over 2500 prints, catalogued, from the world's leading galleries, and feature the latest custom framing techniques to achieve that one -of -a -kind look. fit (11,Zi' 14 King Street, Clinton i TRt[ 482-3871 SHELTER VALLEY TENT AND TRAILER PARK 15 OPEN FOR' YOUR CAMPING PLEASURE JUNE 29 TO JULY 10 1827 - 1977 THE PORT OF GODERICH 1 50 JUNE 29 TO JULY 10 CELEBRATIONS BEGIN WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29 FOR 12 GREAT DAYS Activities are planned each day from 9 in the morningYil the wee hours of the night HERE'S JUST PART OF THE FUN PLANNED FOR YOU Wednesday, June 29 - OFFICIAL OPENING OF "COME HOME DAYS" in Court House Park at 10:30 a.m. TALENT CONTEST 7:30 p.m. In Court House Park 3 CLASSES OF COMPETITION: VOCAL, INSTRUMENTAL, NOVELTY SQUARE DANCE ON THE SQUARE AT 9:00 P.M. Thursday, June 30 Situated on the bank of the Maitland River, 4 miles east of Goderich, on Hwy. 8. — Family camping only. — Modern service building with hot showers. — Store for your camping necessities. — Playground to please the kids. — Serviced pull through sites with water and hydro. — Fishing in the Maitland River. — Dumping station. For Reservations call: 524-4141 Your camping hosts: Ray and Marlene Bush and family. BEARD CONTEST in Court House Park at 7:00 p.m. MEM 4• Friday, July 1 SOAP BOX DERBY On West Street at 9:00 a.m. BED RACES On The Square at 2:00 p.m. MUMN LIONS CLUB AQUA DAYS DRAMA PRESENTATION By The G.D.C.I. Drama Club TONIGHT, JULY 1 and 2 IN G.D.C.I. AUDITORIUM AT 8:00 P.M. ROCK CONCERT At The Arena 8 p.m. ^ 2 a.m. Featuring Triumph, Goddo and Harbinger GOLF TOURNAMENTS JUNE 29AT SUNSET 8. SPORTS HIGHWAY 210 NOLF ORTH OF 000ER CH CENTRE 8 A.M. and 1 P.M. JULY 6 AT MAITLAND GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 1:00 PM. Today & Tomorrow of the Beach DANCE TONIGHT At The Arena 8:30 - 1:00 a.m. FEATURING CHRIS BLACK AND HIS SWINGING BRASS -'3.00 Saturday, July 2 AIR SHOW At Sky Harbour Airport 2:00 p.m. '5.00 PER CAR LOAD Monday, July 4 TENNIS TOURNAMENT At Maitland Golf 6 Country Club JUNIORS 2:00 p.m. SENIORS • 7:00 p.m. • 11111111111M THE DUBLIN CORPORATION 9:00 p.m. At The Arena 16.00 PER PERSON Tuesday, July 5 HURON 8OUNTY PIONEER MUSEUM D/MONSTRATIONS Steam powered wood splitting and shingle cutting • starts at 11:00 a.m. HERITAGE HOUSE TOURS From The Historic Jail starting at 1:30 p.m. 52.75 Person Sunday, July 3 STEAM TRAIN EXCURSIONS 3 short, round trips from the C.P.R. station starting at the harbour at 1:45 p.m. ADULTS 54.00 CHILDREN 87.00 THE DUBLIN CORPORATION Tonight and July 4, 9:00 p.m. at the Arena Concert and Dance 86.00 PER PERSON INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION JUNE 29 - JULY 8 IN THE FORMER A & P BUILDING, WEST ST 10 a.meto 9 p.m. daily CITIZENSHIP COURT Outside in Court House Park at 2:00 p.m. RODEO Agricultural Park at 8:00 p.m. Friday, July 8 ANTIQUE SHOW TODAY AND TOMORROW IN THE FORMER A & P BUILDING ON WEST ST. 11:00 A.M 10:00 P M 4 FEATURES A TABLE SETTING CONTEST W.O.T.P.A. SANCTIONED TRACTOR PULL 6:00 P.M. AT AGRICULTURAL PARK 8 CLASSES OF COMPETITION ADMISSION ADULTS 03.00; CHILDREN 01.00 SENIORS (OVER 651 51.50 FIREWORKS AT 10:00 P.M. FROM THE SOUTH PIER OF THE HARBOUR Wednesday, July 6 FIDDLE CONTEST G.D.C.I. AUDITORIUM - 7:00 P.M. Featuring champion fiddler Graham Townsend Thursday, July 7 COUNTRY FAIR AT THE ARENA — TODAY AND JULY 8. 11:00 A.M. • 10:00 P.M. OVER 60 EXHIBITS — SPELLING BEE • PIE EATING CONTEST FRECKLE CONTEST • MAGIC SHOW • BABY CONTEST FASHION SHOW WINTARIO DRAW BROADCASt LIVE FROM HARBOUR PARK AT 7:00 P.M. ADMISSION 82.00 PER PERSON FESTIVAL TENT At The Beach JUNE 29 -JULY 9 Operating Under A SpocioIOccasion Permit MAMMOTH PARADE Starts at 1:00 p.m. - Over 3 miles long JUBILEE 3 HOMECOMING AND ALUMNI BALL At the Arena - 9:00 p.m. 37.50 PER PERSON Sunday, July 10 HORSE SHOW 1:00 p.m. at Agricultural Pork ALUMNI REUNION 2:30 P.M.• AT G.D.C.I. MIDWAY ALL WEEK LONG July 3 - July 9 AT THE BEACH A DETAILED PROGRAM "PASSPORT TO GODERICH IS AVAILABLE AT THE LOG CABIN IN COURT HOUSE PARK FOR *2.00 • Price Includes ticket on a draw for a two week HAWAII VACATIOtl FOR TWO