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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 2014-11-19, Page 5letter to the editor Wednesday, November 19, 2014 • News Record 5 www.clintonnewsrecord.com Asking all to Remember To Clinton and area residents, Every November we ask all to `REMEMBER,' pin a poppy to your lapel, and on the eleventh hour of the elev- enth day of the month take a moment to honour and remember those who served our county. For that we and our veterans Thank You. We ask for your support as a community service organization who help our veterans, ex -service members and their families. We also support Cadets, youth programs, track & field, and award bursaries to students and numerous community charities with NO government funding. We ask that you visit our Clinton Branch, use our facility that was built for you by our vet- erans, to help keep this landmark open. You do not have to be a veteran or related to a veteran to be a member. Everyone is Welcome. We thank our members and all those who are sup- porting us. With the recent tragedies that have happened at the Ottawa War Memorial and in Quebec to two soldiers who gave selflessly to protect our country, we have seen coast to coast outraged at their senseless deaths and the support shown to their families has been overwhelming. We must never forget what the Legion stands for, and always Remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice, their lives for our freedom. Yours in Comradeship, Wes & Mary Ann Chambers Poppy Co -Chairmen Royal Canadian Legion Br 140 Clinton EARLY FILES November 11, 1965 The Sacrament of Confirmation was administered by Rt. Rev. Harold F.G. Appleyard, Bishop of Georgian Bay in Trinity Anglican Church last Sunday to eight new members. Canon H.M. Lang -Ford was Bishop's Chaplain and Terry Fitzsimons acted as server. Rev. E. J. B. Harrison, rector, presented for confirmation the candi- dates prepared by him. They were: Lorne Earl Merner, Calvin Gordon Scotchmer, Delos Cortlan Sturgeon, Monica Ruth Gemeinhardt, Marjorie Catherine MacLeod, Colleen Elizabeth Merner, Rea Dale Sturgeon and Mrs. Elaine Marie Sturgeon. November 15, 1979 Our Remembrance Day Services took place in our auditorium at 9:30 a.m. Sunday morning with Reverand Retired Mayor George Youmatoff con- ducting the service. The pianist duties were carried out by Laura Radford. Our auditorium was filled to capacity with Brownies, Guides, Cubs and Scouts from the Clinton and Vanastra area, as well as our membership and ladies auxiliary with insufficient space to stand. It was the largest attendance experienced for many a year for this annual event. The parade to the Ceno- taph was under the direction of parade Marshall John Lawson, again the best attendance for many a year. The Parade was headed by our pipe band followed by our VC in honor of Cple. Minor carried by Comrade John Deeves, followed by our color party and branch officers and members. Bringing up the rear of our parade were Brownies, Guides, Cubs and Scouts and their leaders. November 13, 1985 Clothes for the office, a night on the town or for lounging around the house were modeled to a full house at the Benmiller Inn on November 6. The fashion show, which also included flo- ral arrangements by Board and Batten of Clinton, was held as a fundraiser for the Huron -Perth -Bruce Chapter of Epilepsy for Epilepsy month. Marj Vere of the Huron County Chapter, estimates 120-125 people took in the show, raising $973.41. "I was pleased with the way it went," she said. "The floral arrangements by Jane Groves added a special touch of Christmas to the show." The show, entitled Festive Fashions and Christ- mas Creations, showed off men's and ladies' co-ordinates, sportswear, night- wear, casual looks, furs and jewelry. November 14, 1990 Motivation comes from within. That is what guest speaker Pat Stapleton had to say to a packed auditorium in the Clinton Town Hall on October 17th. Mr. Stapleton, who currently lives in Strathroy, was a member of the orig- inal Team Canada who played and beat the Soviet Union in 1974. He was at the town hall to address members of the Clinton Business Improvement Area. In his speech "Motivation and Positive Thinking'; Mr. Stapleton touched on his career as an athlete. "After being involved in hockey for over 40 years, I found out that I could use my training as an athlete in every day life," he said. According to Mr. Stapleton, part of being successful in business or sports is to set your own goals and objectives. These goals should be written down, evaluated and revised. "If you clearly define what it is you want, write it down on a piece of paper. If you don't set your own goals, some- one will set them for you." November 13, 2002 It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, as Clinton businesses have started decorating in preparation for Friday night's Central Huron Santa Claus Parade. The parade, featuring two bands, floats and old St. Nick him- self, will get underway Friday night at 6:30 p.m., and make its way through the downtown core of Clinton. Janet Cameron, chair of the Santa Claus Parade Committee, said that all parade participants are requested to have their floats in place by 5:30 p.m. this Friday night, Nov 15. The parade will depart from the corner of John and North Streets. Get all of your news, sports and more. Serving Huron County clintonnewsrecord.com