HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1983-05-11, Page 37A quick tour of Clinton
By Shelley McPhee
When passing through Clinton one of most outstanding
landmarks to be seen is an imposing black steel structure.
The highly visible object is in fact a honored reminder of
Clinton a few short decades ago when the town was home
to the Royal Canadian Air Force. It was known as one of
the finest Radar and Communications school in Canada
and became a a model for United States training centres.
The base, just south of town, now known as Vanastra,
was open from the 1940s until the flags were lowered one
last time in 1971. Many of the servicemen as well as
civilian employees lived in the town, swelling the
population temporarily. Today Clinton's population
stands at 3,100.
Along with the Klompen Feest, Clinton is also home to
another popular celebration, the Spring Fair. Held an-
nually for the past 128 years, the Fair boasts western
Ontario's largest exhibit of livestock. Competition at the
fair also attracts the community's best cooks and
needleworkers, and of course the area's prettiest girls
who vie for the title of Queen of the Fair. This year the fair
will be held on June 3 and 4 at the Clinton Community
Park.
Summer is a busy time at the park. Each Sunday af-
ternoon from June 19 to September 18 the horses are off
and running at the track.
Called the Family Track, the park has a shady picnic
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area and nearby public pool for youngsters to enjoy. For
those who want to try their luck, this year the Clinton
Raceway will feature tri -actor betting.
Community spirit is an important part of Clinton's
success. Business people and local residents work
together to make the town attractive for citizens and
visitors alike.
In the past few years the Business Improvement
Association has dressed -up the downtown core with
parkettes, gardens and sidewalks.
The ambitious Horticultural Society members have put
their green thumbs to work to give us bright flowers and
trees for spring and summer.
Within the next two years Clinton's downtown area will
be even lovelier when restoration plans for the town hall
and library are completed.
Just underway, Clinton's grand, historic buildings are
being completely renovated and restored to their original
beauty.
If you want a spot to have a picnic, but don't want to
stray far from the main road, visit the Clinton Con-
servation Area, just south of town on Highway 4. It's ideal
for families who are looking for space to run and romp.
There's even a fitness trail for the after -lunch con-
stitutional.
.Clinton's special events, points of interest and com-
munity spirit have all helped to give the town its popular
name, "The Hub of Huron County."
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