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Clinton News-Record, 1978-04-27, Page 23zone eight held in Exeter on April 12. For entertainment, bingo was played. Winners were: Mrs. Dorothy Mickle, Dick Taylor, Elgin Rowcliffe, Mrs. Violet Adkins, Mrs. Elizabeth Riley, Mrs. Annie Noakes, Mrs. Annie Reid,. Mrs. Alice Ferg and Bert Horton. The d6or prize went to Percy Campbell and the lucky chair prize to Mrs. Elizabeth Alexander. United Church news The service at Hensall United Church last Sunday was conducted by Rev. Don Beck with Dr. Ralph Topp at the organ. Mrs. Marianne McCaffrey, choir direc- tor,sang the Lord's Prayer. The sermon was "On Seeking Security" and was based on the story of Jesus healing the blind pian and then picturing Himself as a shepherd. +++ Mr. and Mrs. Sim Roobal attended the Hood - Vanden Heuvel wedding on Friday at the Lutheran Church in Goderich and the reception afterwards at the home of the parents of the bride. Sales Barn At the Hensall Sales Barn last week, the supply cin- sisted mainly of heifers and steers; demand was active and prices were again higher. Fat cattle: heifers, $56.50- $62.75, top to $64.75; steers, $59.50-$62.85, top to $64.10. Pigs: weinlings $35-$45; chunks $47.50-$53.50. Fire Hall up Work on the new fire hall in Hensall is proceeding well. The outer walls are already erected. The arena work is also shaping up well; its hoped that the kitchen will be ready for use by May and the ice surface will be ready for the Spring fair and the Fid- dler's contest in June. No date has been set for the official opening yet. Visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Smith on Sunday were their son Greg Smith of Guelph, Jordie Smith of London, their grandson and family friend Marianne Badertscher of Switzerland. Mr. Geg Smith will be returning to Switzerland shortly. Smile Heredity is what makes the parents of teenagers wonder a little about each other. Anstett Jewellers LIMITED 11 ALBERT ST., CLINTON 482-3901 OPEN WEDNESDAYS For Your Convenience HOURS: Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Friday nights 'till 9 p.m. Jottings from Queen's Park BY JACK RIDDELL, M.P.P. The heated debate on in- creased OHIP premiums continues. Both Opposition Parties have approved a motion demanding that the government drop its planned 37.5 percent increase for the rest of the year and come up with an alternative method of raising the necessary revenue. The Treasurer refused to back away from his Budget increase, only making a small concession with respect to people at the "notch", with incomes a little above the level where they would qualify for premium assistance. Unless a com- promise can be reached between the Opposition demands and the Govern- ment's stand, a non- confidence motion will be moved. Liberal Leader Stuart Smith has proposed a plan to draw the $271 million the Government needs from six areas: limiting the OHIP increase to six percent ($51 million); using provincial lottery funds ($38 million); cutting the fat in this year's Wsinistry of Health budget timates ($50 million) forcing the Government to implement its four percent limit for salaries and wage settlements ($67 million) ; cutting Government spending on services such as public relations, consultants and printing ($24 million) ; in- creasing the corporate in- come tax by 0.5 percent to 12.5 • percent for most businesses ($41 million). A six percent increase will mean a monthly premium of $17 instead of $16 for single subscribers and $34 instead of $32 for family subscribers. The Treasurer's budget plan would mean premiums of $22 and $44 respectively. PROPERTY TAX REFORM The Provincial -Local Government Committee on Property Tax Reform has submitted its recom- mendations on the Treasurer's "Alternative System" to Cabinet. We have some reservations about the committee's recom- mendations. Small businesses throughout the province will be especially hard hit. There is a danger that small retail merchants will be driven out of business. The committee's proposal for a business tax credit or rebate, based on need, might lessen the blow - if im- plemented. While we are pleased that the committee has recognized the problem, its solution is vague. It seems illogical to treat farm residences separately from farmland and farm buildings. This is also in- consistent with the Gover- nment's policy of limiting severances to safeguard prime agricultural land. A farmer's control of his land would be undercut if the Province pays 100 percent of taxes on farmland and farm buildings. In addition, market value will mean highly in- flated assessment on urban fringe agricultural land. HOME BUYERS GRANT SCHEME The Minister of Revenue, in response to a Question in the House, has stated that under the Government's first home buyers grant scheme, brought in prior to the 1975 election, some 3.5 million in public funds was given out to people who did not really qualify for the $1,500 subsidy. All applications have now been audited, and ap- proximately three percent of almost 100,000 applicants receive grants to which they were not entitled. As of March 31, 1978, some of this money had been collected, some was in the process of being collected. The Minister anticipated that the recovery phase will continue for some time before all collections are finalized. You will recall that under the program, people who had never owned a home qualified for a $1,000 grant, followed by $250 grants on the first and second anniversaries of the day they bought their home. The program was in effect until December 31, 1975, but some of the $250 payments were still going out at the end of 1977. News of Constance By Mary Merner Court Constantine L1842 held a dessert euchre on Thursday evening April 20. Following dessert, 13 tables played progressive euchre with the following winners: woman -most points, Gertie Taylor with 81; lone hands, Dora Shobrook; low, Jessie McGregor; mens -most points, Ben Wilson with 71; lone hands, Margaret Carter (playing as a man) ; low, Bert 5hobbrook. Door Prizes went to Edna Bolton and Marian Bolton. Personals. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Preszcator, Christine Lisa, Christopher and Greg visited on Saturday evening with Mr. and Mrs. lion Brady of Egmondville. S Mr. Carl Merner, Sandy, ulie and Michael visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. A flan Merner of W°atef:too M' with his mother , Mrs. J. Merner of Kitchener. Mr. and Mrs. George Mcllwain, Lynn and Steven of Stratford; and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Crozier, Brian Paul, Kevin and Lori of Huron Ridge, Kincardine visited on Sunday with Mrs. George Mcllwain and with Mrs. Carl Merner and Shelley. Visitors over the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Paul Stevenson, David, Darren and Luanne were Mr. George Belan and Jason; Mrs. Delores Cox of Brantford; and Mr. and Mrs. Ken Preszcator. Congratulations to Doug and Nancy Anstett of Seaforth on the birth of a son on Sunday April 23. Varna By Mary Chessell The Varna United Church Women held a very suc- cessful dessert euchre at the township hall on Wednesday afternoon. There was a large display of home baking for sale, too. Prize winners for cards were: high, Olive Papple; low, Eileen McGregor; draw winner from six ladies who were tied for lone hands was Mrs. Esther Moffat. Door prizes were won by Willa Taylor, Donna Tyndall and Jean Taylor. We'd like to thank those who donated plants and other prizes as well as baking, and those who made cash donations. A bright new overhead sign has gone up at George and Mary's store, which should attract the attention of motorists who are travelling through Varna. Best Interest 7k 34 0 0 annual We represent many Trust Companies. ifs are often able to arrange for the highest interest being offered on Guaran- teed Investment Certificates. * Subject to change Gal iser-IC near le Insurance Agency Inc. 14 Isaac St., Clinton, Ont. Phone 482.9747 HYDRO PROPOSAL The Provincial Govern- ment has accepted a proposal from Ontario Hydro to scrap two of four planned generating units at the oil- fired Wesleyville Generating Station near Port Hope. In the short run, this proposal in- volves raising power rates slightly to save $400 million in capital costs, and trim back Hydro's long term system expansion program. The Minister of Energy, an- nouncing the decision, stated that even without the two 550 megawatt units, Hydro will have nearly 1,000 megawatts more generating capacity than it needs between 1981 and 1985 and will be asked to negotiate sale of the surplus to other utilities. Questioned in the House by Liberal Leader Stuart Smith, who said current Hydro load forecasts indicate an "excess reserve" of 3,000 megawatts by 1986, the Minister main- tained that a cut that large "at this particular stage in our history would result in the loss of thousands and thousands of jobs in this province." Dr. Smith asked why the Minister was "creating capacity we may well not need instead of using., that money now to recreate high technology industry in this province and using that money in the private sector where it can create jobs." WANT SUBJECTS MADE MANDATORY The Ministries of Education and Colleges and Universities have submitted a working paper to educational in- stitutions in Ontario, which includes proposals affecting the preparation and tran- sition of students from high schools to post -secondary institutions. The two Ministries want certain subjects made mandatory in Grade 13 as necessary preparation for university. They include a choice of one of three pairs: English or French and another language, math and science pr math combined with English or French. The Ministry of Education wants to establish achievement tests in English or French for all Grade 13 students and an exam for those enrolled in one or more math courses. CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 1978 --PAGE 3A 111111166,, A sure sign of Spring came Monday night when the smelt started running In Bayfield. Although the run was slow at first a heavier run is expected by the end of this week. Here Jim Butcher, left and Len Lobb, right netted some of the fish off the Bayfield pier. (photo by Steve Cooke.) Hear Gospel in music A very dedicated family will soon be appearing in Bethel Pentecostal Taber- nacle, Goderich. The Singing Deweys, from Nashville, Tennessee will be ministering the Gospel in music and sharing personal testimonies of God's ongoing work around the world at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May, 3, at Bethel. The Dewey family, con- sisting of Levoy and Cleon and their two daughters, Cindy and Susie, has travelled for many years to churches across the United States, Canada, and Panama, Central America. They travel over three hundred days a year, and in the past several years have tithed their time on the mission field, working either with the American Indians or on the foreign field. Audiences have been moved by their singing, God has blessed greatly in the form of healings, • and over 10,000 people have dedicated their lives to Christ as a result of the Deweys' ministry. The Deweys feel definitely called of God to minister through song and testimony and base this sharing on the Scriptures of Revelation 12:11, " ... and they were overcomers by the blood of the Lamb, and the word of their testimony." The personal testimonies are numerous; God has worked many miracles in their lives in the form of physical healings and the meeting of financial needs. In 1967, when they first started travelling and ministering with Tim and Sheryl Dewey, they were trus'ticig solely in God for His strength. Just before they left Springfield, Missouri, the doctors had told Cleon that she had grand mal epilepsy. That meant no stress, no strain, and no travellinp Hensall senior citizens plan quilting day By Hilda M. Payne Seniors meet The Hensall Three Links Senior Citizens Club held their postponed meeting in their club room at the IOOF Hall on Tuesday evening April 18. Following a pot -luck supper enjoyed by 30 members, the meeting was presided over by president, Mrs. Rosa Harris. All repeated the Lord's Prayer, followed by one minute's silence in memory of Wilbert Dilling and Ed Munn. A sing -song put all in a cheery mood and the business followed. Appreciation was ex- pressed to Carl Payne for the club sign he had ry 'e to be used at the Zone. _tallies. Correspondence included information about horse races we could attend, a trip to Ottawa in tulip time and the U.S.C.O. convention in Kingston in August. A quilting and mat hooking day was planned and it was decided to entertain some other clubs in the Fall. 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