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Clinton News-Record, 1979-05-10, Page 27-• J • • fi The Londesboro bowling league honoured their members with a banquet and trophies night, at the Londesboro United Church. The second runner up team who received trophies were (left to right) Dorothy Carter, Josephine Cook, Geraldine Johnston, Roxy Maize, Helen Wallace, and Audrey Moffat. The teams then spent the evening bowling at the Clinton Crown Lanes. Varna news Local couple see buzzards By Mary Chessell Bob and Gwynne Roberts spent the weekend with Carol and Gary MacDonald in Hinckley,' Ohio, which is famous ,a4 stopover for migratingliaz,zards, and people come there from all over to see them. Paul and Elaine Stephenson entertained friends at a dinner party on Friday to celebrate the birthdays of Mary Chessell and' their youngest daughter Suzanne. Friends and neighbours of Willa Rathwell would like to express their sympathy in the passing of her sister Ferne, Mrs. Ronald Carter, of St. Marys. The Clinton High School's musical "Finian's Rainbow" is now on - tonight, Friday and Saturday at 8. UCW sells plants Over $60 was realized from the plant sale following the UCW meeting on Thursday evening. There .were fewer outdoor plants than usual because ofthe cold, wet weather. Sharon Chuter tioneer. luby Hill led the worship service and meditation on the theme of Family and Children, assisted by Margaret Dowson and Barbara Consitt. Eleanor McAsh presided for the business. Shirley Hill read the minutes of the April meeting, and treasurer Marg Hayter reported .-that $164.05 was raised at '4the 1e Dessert Euchre. An invitation from Brucefield UCW to jpin them on their Visitor's Day on Tues., June 5 at 2 p.m. was accepted. They always have an excellent program, and Susan White of the Huron Expositor will be the speaker. The Clinton Hospital Auxiliary is sponsoring a Hospital Day on May 9, when people are en- couraged to visit patients and have a cup of coffee bettween 2 and 4 p.m. in the afternoon. Current issues of magazines are required foratients and for the waitin'groo`tns. On Sunday, May 27, Camp Menesetung is was the auc- Goderich Twp. ,native 4ies in 55th yeat; Earl Cox A Goderich Township native, Earl George Alexander Cox died in Clinton hospital on April 29 following a three month illness.'He was 55 years old. Mr. Cox was born in the township to Wilfred and Blanche Cox on October 18, 1923. He attended SS 5 school at Porter's Hill and was a member of the United Church and made"' his living farming. Mr. Cox is survived by his wife, the •former Isabel Pickard, whom he married in August 1961. He is also survived by a son Gary of RR 2, Goderich 'and a step- daughter, Mrs. Maxine (Steve) Jenkins of Cambridge. He is also surAived by three sisters: Mrs. Eleanor (John) Watson, Bayfield; Larene of Goderich and Mrs. Madelon (William) Mcllwain of Bayfield. One brother, Clayton of RR 2, Goderich and one grandchild also survive. Funeral ,services were held at the McCallum Funeral Home in Goderich on May 2 with Rev. G.L. Royal of- ficiating. Interment followed in the Maitland Cemetery. The pallbearers were Al Feddes, Evert Ridder, and Laurie Cox, all of RR 2, Gdderich and Bill DRYSDALE MAJOR APPLIANCE CENTRE LTD., SALES WITH SERVICE The Puce To Buy Appliances Hensall 262-2728 Closed Mondays Townshend, Claire Cox and Keith Milter,,,all of RR 2, Bayfield. The flower [bearers included Alvin Cox of Clinton, Ray • CoN and, Alvin Betties of RR 2, Bayfield and Larry Sturdy of RR 2, Goderich. holding an Open House and Picnic from 3 to 7 p.m. You are asked to bring a picnic supper with you. If anyone is interested in attending the Alma College School for Women this summer, it will be held from Sunday, ..August 19 to Wednesday, August 22. Eleanor McAsh has registration forms. The one day school is on Tuesday, August 21. Grateful , appreciation was expressed for the lovely brass vases in the church, which are a gift from Margaret Hunt's sister, Mrs. Jean Henry. The evening concluded with a social half-hour and a delicious lunch served by the committee. Smile Lifelong patterns of good nutrition, normal weight and an active lifestyle are established in the early years. Experience and example are the two major in - .fluences on a child's' habits. f HP Presbytery picks new head BY BOB SOUTHCOTT The Reverend Maurice Francis of Thamesview will head the Huron - Perth Presbytery of the United Church of Canada at the rise of Conference in May. He succeeds Harold Knisley of Goderich, the first lay chPairman since Huron and Perth Presbyteries amalgamated 11 years ago. After being introduced to the court, Mr. Francis outlined his priorities for the new year. World Outreach and camping are two areas he is particularly interested in. The Presbytery meeting was held at North St. United Church, Goderich on April 24. Vice -Chairman is the Reverend Rae Grant of Listowel. The Reverend Eric LeDrew of Brussels and Joe Snider of Goderich will continue as secretary and treasurer. Division chairpersons elected at the meeting were: Communications, Mrs. Myrtle Walkom, Thamesview; ' Finance, the Reverend James Vanslyke, Seafo.rth ; Ministry, Personnel and Education, the Reverend John Oestreicher, Clinton; Mission in Canada, the Reverend Ross Cummings, Stratford; and World Outreach, the Reverend Bruce . Eaton, Sebringville. Standing Committee Conveners elected were: Archives, .the Reverend Ross Cummings; Manse, th'e Reverend John Wood, Goderich; Oversight, -the Reverend William Moot e! • St. Marys; and Pastoral Relations, the Reverend Norman Pick of Clinton. The president of Conference, the Reverend Anne Egilsson, in a brief address to the court, stressed three ,a For a World Of Furniture Values FREE DEL'IVEI Y„ON MAJOR ITEMS BUDGET TERMS AVAILABLE In The Suncoast Mall Highway 21 South FURNITURE CP WORLD GODERICH VISA Syd Silver'kM1S 1 TD Canada's leading name in formal rentals. With all wedding orders of 3 outfits or more, we have a special gift for the bride. She will receive a beautiful set of glasses. imported from France. • This- -offer for a limited time only. Drop in and see our new 1979 catalogue of the latest in Syd Silver formal fashions for men. QORDONS MENS FASHION SN P 77 Ontario St. STRATFORD 271-2181 • points: We must have vision; we must have an opportunity to look at our purpose; and we must co- operate within and among the congregations, presbytery and con- ference. Mrs. Eglisson also pointed out that the person in the pew must do a great deal of thinking about the ministry of women, ' referring to the larger number of women now in theological schools. Sixty -sive percent of London Conference churches have declining memberships, stated the Reverend Morley Clarke, a Conference staff of- ficer. The court was advised that the Reverend Stanley McDonald will be inducted into Hensall United Church on May 1.6 and that effective July 1, the Reverend Scott of Elgin will minister at Londesboro; the Reverend Ernest Fellows, Newfoundland, at Gorrie-Wroxeter; the Reverend Bruce Guy, Dashwood -Zurich at Conference was read by Merlin -Fletcher; the Mrs. Evelyn Demaray, Reverend Wilena Browns4 Bluevale. It requested Blue vale, at Varna; tlia,t ,dialogue between CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, MAY 10, 1979 -PAGE 5A fereyces at Delawana Inn and Universitty of Toronto for men of the Church. A resolution being forwarded to London Goshen; the Reverend John Anderson, Regina, at Trinity, Listowel; the Reverend Brian Elder, Newfoundland at Crediton; and Richard Hawley, student supply, at Auburn. The Reverend Percy Brown, retired, Kirkton, hatransferred to Toronto Presbytery. Mrs. Doris Zurbrigg, Listowel, reported that 350 women attended the UCW annual at Lambeth; 33 of them from Huron - Perth. Special events were planned for Alma College, Westminster College and Menesetung camp. Claire Boyd announced the Ontario Roundup at Geneva Park and con- FretS"ch and English speaking people take place within the context of a united Canada. It was indicated that Conference was to be asked to urge congregations to study the theme, Land Use - ownership, a privilege not a right. Huron -Perth committees have made a significant contribution in this area. The Reverend Bert Daynard, Staffa, reported that as of July 1 Dashwood and Zurich will unite as one congregation. The Reverend John Oestreicher conducted the worship service. Quality Suede and Leather - STRATFORD HAVE YOUR LEATHER AND SUEDE COATS CLEANED,AND REFINISHED IN OUR NEW PLANT ... d For pickup or delivery of your Suede or Leather Coats... CALL STRATFORD COLLECT - 273-2030 `COUPON A. �• FIVE DOLLARS • 5.00 This coupon worth '5.00 off any Suede or Leather Coats. OFFER EXPIRES MAY 12 AT 2 P.M. 11, toviverewoverevevirempli A"DIVISION OF THE OTHER ALTERNATIVE DRY CLEANERS STRATFORD W.I.M. 123 WATERLOO ST. HOLDINGS LTD. COSTS continue to. rise. We at the P:'U.C.'have a great responsibility. As your custodians we must be at your service 24 hours:4• day seven days a week. When you flick a switch it's our job to see that the lights come on. This, of course, means that we must keep rour equ,ipmentin Al condition and thoroughly up to date to make sure we tan meet the demands you may make on us. That's why we face the ever present problem of updating equipment and building new lines. That is the problem we face. We find each year that added amounts we pay for la(ior, for tran sportation, for equip?nent and supplies are a little bigger. So far by the strictest economy and careful, management we have found it possible to operate within our existing revenue despite increasing costs. Now Ontario Hydro has ,a.;,sed the cost of the power we buy from' them .by 10 percent. There no longer i5 any alternative. V must go to you, the consumer, to offset this increase in hydro cost. The P.U.C. has absorbed the cost of power increase January 1979 to date. Rates, in terms of the service electricity provides you, will still be low. However, commencing June 1, 1979, next billings will show an average increase of 10.3 percent to reflect the increase in the cost of the potitetAve buy. New Retail Rates are effective with all bills issued on and'after June 1, 1979. SCHEDULE OFRATES & CHARGES MONTHLY RATES AND CHARGES Residential First 50 kwh at 7.4 c per kwh Next 200 kwh at 3.7 per kwh All additional kwh at 2.0 per kwh Minimum bill $3.50 General (0-5,000 kw) Billing Demand First 50 kw at No Charge Balance kw at 52.50 per kw Energy Charges First 50 kwh at 7.4 per kwh Next, 200 kwh at 3.9 per kwh• Next 9,750 kwh at 3.15 per kwh All additional kwh at 1.90 per kwh Minimum Bill Street Lighting Energy charges calculated on the basis of 59.34 per kilowatt of the street lighting connected load. Sentinel Lighting Energy-. charges for unmetered sentinel lighting ser- vice where applicable, shall be calculated on the basis of 1.1 times the energy charges for street lighting. Flat Rate Water Heating - Schedule No. 126 Charges as attached Applicable to existing installations only - under 50 kw of billing demand - 53.50 - over 50 kw of billing demand - 50.25 per kw for all kw applicable to the maximum billing demand during the previous 11 months or the con- tracted amount whichever is the greater. Transformation Allowance - rates are based upon service at utilization voltagi. 'Where the customer provides transformation facilities, the following allowances will apply - for stepdown from transmission voltage - 40c per kw of billing demand per month. for stepdown from subtransmission voltage - 25c per kw of billing demand per month. for stepdown from distribution voltage - 15c per kw of billing demand per month. EQUIPMENT RENTAL CHARGES Water Heaters - 40 or 60 gallons - $2.00 -month Sentinel Lighting - 175W - $2.65 -month - 250W - 52.80 -month - 400W - 52.90 -month MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES Non Payment of Account: Reconnection Charge - 510.00 - Regular working hours Reconnection Charge - 515.00 • After Working Hours Service Calls - Customer Owned Equipment - Working Hours - 510.00 Service Calls - Customer Owned Equipment - Non Working Hours - 520.00 Dispute Meter Test Agents Fee - 55.00 (includes refundable fee charged by Dept. of Consumer & Corporate Affairs). �•�_ An additional amount of S % shall apply to all bills not paid on or before the due date. CLINTON PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION John Wise, Chairman R. J. Boussey, Manager •