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I Websterof Varna. was the top
in theSlat annualmance it
Iasi Friday night at Central
school in Clint.
ster Won six schol
including the Sir Wiest Cooper Est e
$arsk"p for top subject marks, ` ' .l ►.
St holarship to g+nr; p ficien cy,
W D. Fair 1 in grade 13
subject patoficiency. an son Ontario
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ops at
ent
Other inter' Scholarships ' were
awarded to a Westerhout of •.
t , wbo a totals of five scholar-
uey Gingerl. Carole Weber,
Snell, Jay Wee. Bill Roest, Rick
nmersteeg* and
Anne Snell received the Bartliff's Bakery
'Awad for general proficiency in Year. I,
while Judy Campbell sock home the Year I
CHSS Library Award for the special
education class.
The I*` me Dairy awa4 for' top
marks to+e>r I.. went to 13111 `urpby
while Brenda Prtask.hem the CUSS
Library award for the Year If specia l
educates caw
' erlt was thelVinner offthe 'eaat' I
Aastett jewellers prOficiencyaward, while
Ralph Reba w' the '' winner of the
Technical' Teachers award for Year P1,
and Nancy MacDonald won the Year IV"
Murphy Bus Lines Award.
BY Bev Clark
The mer of 1975,wad bad one for
the Clinton Kinsmen ItateWay, a eceding
to figures released earlier this week.
This year the wagering diropped. A total
ot$791, ! ab :ont 13 programs or an
average bet of $60,866r program corn -
;erred to a total of $83,x! bet on the 13
pragrarns last year, or an ' average bet of
is $64,1617
Attendance also sagged this year, with
only 15,912 persons going through the
gates, for an average of 1,223 persons per
program.
Last year 20,815 persons, an average of
1,601 per program went to the races.
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Sevetalfactorscontributediothedeeline
in betting and attendance, Kinsmen of
fici tis say. One of the worst factors was the
weather which dogged . the raceway for
over half of the Meet.
Rainy, cool's'Stays in August and
September scared off many patrons,
following a record breaking July at the
track, which runs only in the summer.
Flamboro Raceway near Hamilton is
also " blamed for siphoning off many
customers in August and when the final
figures are in, the Kinsmen say the
mceway will have operated in the red this
year.
Several bright notes were recorded at.
the track this summer. however. as the
pace record of 2:04.1 held by herb's Gent
and Terry Packer, was equalled on August
3 by Hotspurs Honor, and a new trotting
record 42:05.1 was set by Srregern Flight
on September 7, eclipsing the old mark of
2:07.2 set last year by Phil Mite.
The leadhrg driveis of the meet were also
recognized last Sunday, with Stan Maguire
of London taking borne a $100 bill from
Mo1sori's. Brewery for obtaining the best
average, and Frank MacDonald of Clinton
winning an identical prize for collecting the
most points.
The Old of Blyth also presented each
of the top ten drivels with a pair of driving
gloves.
Dan Campbell won the Women's
Auxiliary to the Canadian Legion twin's,.
d,
w%ile'`Carole Weber won the CQrrr's .Red
and White Award fora Year IV or V
Student, and Heather; Brandon won the
Lavis Contracting Award for Year V
general -proficiency.
Principal R.J. Hornutb told the
graduates and their families that contrary
to popular opinion, the education standards
weren't lower now.
He said a student, to complete ;rade 13,
still needed 27 credits and a core course
study of English, science, nathernatics,
history, geography and physical education.
He said the credit system has more
advantages than the old system where a
student who failed a year would have to
take all his courses over again.
He cited as an extunple, Joanne
Cochrane, a student who had taken five
years of high school in four. She received
both her grade 12 and grade 13 graduation
diplomas last Friday night.
Cheryl Webster delivered the Vailedic-
tory address, while Rev. E.G. Nelson
delivered the invocation and the
BenedictIon.
More stories on the commencement can
be found elsewhere in this issue.
Lions plan Walkathon for Saturday
On' Saturday. October 4, , the Clinton
.Lions Club is holdinga 10 mile Lions
International Coc-Cola Olympic
Walkathon from the Bayfield golf course to
Clinton.
Proceeds from this walkathon will be
divided .evenly between the Canadian
Olympic training fund and mlnorsportzs in
®. - tonanddistric.
Interested persons are to meet at the
town of Clinton Public Works Garage, at
the corner of King Street and Bayfield
Road for a ride to the Bayfiaeki Golf course,
courtesy of Murphy Bus Lines, at 10 a.m.
Saturday morning.
There will be five check points along the
croute, with free Coca-Cola at each check
point
All walkers must have a sponsor sheet.
These sheets are available at the public
schools for students, or can be obtained
from any Lions Club member.
A lunch will be served to all walkers
when they have completed the course,
featuring "Crazy Jacks Hot Dogs",
courtesy of the Clinton Lions Club.
Alt walkers are to bring their sponsor
sheets with them, oto be registered and
• signed by the Lions Club chairman, one
section of the sheet to be handed in at the
start of the walk.
Children who are walking, will be
supervised by Lions Club members and
otheradults.
Lions Club chairrn : 13 an Marri
asks that any sponsors paying by cheque. pathon 75."
should make them out to "Lions Olyrn- All money is to be turned in, if possible,
Facing paper shortage
by October 15 to the Lawson and Wise
Insurance office.
Subscription price is increased
Effective with this -issue, the yearly
subscription price of the Clinton News-
Record will increase to $11 per year from
$10.
The newsstand price of 25 cents per week
will remain unchanged, a bargain in light
of today's hourly wages.
A subscription to the United States of
America or any other foreign country will
alsogoup $l to 612.50.
News -Record manager .1. Howard
Aitken said that inflation and spiralling
costs made the price increases necessary.
"Nearly every facet of our business is
costing us more this year than ever before.
Everything from ink to labour costs have
climbed in the last year and like every
other business, these increased costs must
be passed on to the consumer," Mr. Aitken
said.
Not only are costs up. hut the News -
For visually handicapped
Record is facing a paper* shortage as well,
and unless strikes at the newsprint
manufacturing mills are settled in the next
month or so, the News -Record and many—r,
other papers may have to cease
publication.
As well as the subscription rate in-
creases, Mr. Aitken said that increases• in
advertising and classified rates have been
found impossible toavoid.
Library now has talking books
'the Clinton Public Library
now has access to "talking
books".
The Midwestern Regional
Library in'Kitchener. has 70 to
75 cassette recordings of dif-
ferent books, heavily weighted
towards light fiction.
The regional library has
supplied the county'. library in
Goderich with four cassette
recorders. Goderich, in turn
has given the Clinton library
we of them, to be used with the
"talking book" cassettes.
The use of "talking books"
his been limited to those with
visual handicaps or to those.
unable to hold a book. A doc-
tor's certificate roust be
presented before me is able to
borrow a cassette.
The Clinton 'library has a
catalogue with the names of the
"talking book" tapes. The
request is forwarded to the
county library, which forwards
the request to the regional
library. The tape should be
back 'at the Clinton library
four or five days.
science
within
Mystery,
romances
fiction, greek mythology and
history "talking book" tapes
are available.
"We are aiming toward adult
readership first. Once the funds
become available and the need
"increases we hope to get more
selection in the "talking book"
tapes", said William Partridge,
County librarian.
By Juin Fitzgerald
September, so the weather office Was us,
was a rotten month. It rained 16 of the 30
days, something any farmer will tell you,
and as well as being wet,, it was a very
cloudy and cool month. September will go
down as one of the worst in several
decades.
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The News -Record has a neva, reporter'bn
staff. She's 20 -year-old Bev Clark, a native
of Kincardine and a journalism graduate of
Sheridan College' in Oakville. We hope
you'll welcome her to the town.
Wins six scholarships
Cheryl Webster of Varna, left, was the major prize winner at the 81st Coram
amencement held at -Central Huron Secondary School in Clinton last Friday rnlght.
Chem worss x scholarships and was the Valedictorian. HereCheryl accepts a gift froom Jamie Thompson, president of the student council. (photo by Jack Hunt)
Co upi? mark Golden We dd ig
By Wilma Oke
A well-known°Brucefieid couple, Mr. and
Mrs. Ross Scott celebrated 50 years of
marriage Saturday when they held open
house.
They were married at Brucefield United
Church on September 26, 1925 by the late
Rev. C.G. Armour.
Both are descendants of pioneer families
in Tuckersmith Township: Mrs. Scott is the"
former Alice Rattenbury, daughter of the
late Mr. and Mrs. William Rattenbury of
Brucefield. Mr, Scott is the son of the late
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Scott of Brucefield.
Following a honeymoon in Niagara
Falls, they took up residence in the village.
Mr. Scott continued working in the family
store, W. Scott & Co., which was
established by his grandfather, the late
William Scott in 1857. •
After his father's death in 1926 Ross Scott
continued the store until 1937. With the post
office located in the store in 1908, Mr. Scott
followed his grandfather and father as
Brucefield postmaster until retiring as
post master in 1968 after 41 years' service.
Mr. Scott's sort, Kenneth continued as
postmaster until giving up the post office in
1971, The Brucefield Post Office has about
150 patrons and a rural route of 70 patrons.
Mr. Scott established the -Ross Scott
Sunoco Oil Distributor business in 1930,
later Ross Scott Limited, until selling the
firrn,in 1969.
The couple has a son Kenneth of
Brucefield and a daughter Ruth, Mrs. L.J.
Rushcall of Victoria B.C. They have eight
grandchildren.
Both are in good health and continue to
be active in the community. They are
members of Brucefield United Church.
Mr. Scott is an active member of the
Seaforth Lions Club, having served as
president in 1945-46.
Mr. Scott is a postmaster of Britannia
Lodge No. 170 AF and AM, from which he
has received his 50 -year membership
jewel. Ile is a member of Supreme Council
of Ancient and Accepted Masonry of
Canada and has received the 33rd degree.
Fox Hunt will
start next week
An exciting new "FIND THE FOX"
Contest starts in next week's edition of the
Clinton News -Record.
Ail readers are invited to participate and
by doing so YOU could become a new
MILLIONAIRE! Yes, some lucky reader
each week will receive an Olympic Lottery
Ticket which mild be worth $1,000,000.
It's easy to win and fun to play, so
cement the "FIND THE FOX' Contest '
starts next week in the Clinton News -
Record and wili be a regular feature for six
weeks.
Complete ,details and rules will appear in
the Contest. NEXT WEEK' good hun-
ting!
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What's the heighth of embarrassment?
Walking into a meeting of the Canadian
Cancer _Society with a cigaret in your
mouth. I've since shrunk by two feet.
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With the world series in baseball yet to
be played, the hockey season is in full
swing in the Clinton area with the Juniors
nearly finished. ,their two week training
mp, and the minor systemall set to go.
e cats tole getting underway and will
t this Friday night at 3:30 pm. in the
rig room of -the Clinton Hotel. The Colts
n the season on October 23 and could
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Strarige accident hurts two
Two people are in satisfactory condition
at the Clinton Public Hospital after their
car slammaed into the rear end of a vehicle
travelling westbound in front of them on
Highway 8. one half mile east of Clinton, on
Sattirday night.
A vehicle driven by Richard Prest, 92
Nelson Street, Goderich and carrying a
passenger, Wayne Feagan, rammed into
the backend of a vehicle driven by Albert
Wain, RR 2, • Ga derich, when. the Wain
vehicle slowed down to pass some parked
vehicles on the side of the highway.
There was $1200 damage done to the
Wain vehicle, .and $1000 damage done to
Prest vehicle.
The accident, occurred at 1:35 a.m.
Sunday morning.
Another accident occurred at the same
time on Highway 8. one half mile east of
Clinton.
A vehicle driven by Kenneth Williams,
RR. 4, Clinton was heading eastbound when
it slowed down to pass some parked
vehicles on the highway. His car was.,bit
from behind by a vehicle driven by Cor-
nelius Huizingh, 37 Edmonton Street,
Vanastra.
There was $1500 damage to the William
vehicle and $75 damage done to the
Huizingh vehicle. There were no injuries.
OPP are still investigating both ac-
cidents.
There was another break in at the Base
Factory Outlet in Vanastra sometime
between 11 a.m. Sunday and 9 a.m. Mon-
day.
Three hundred dollars worth of goods
were taken.
This is the fourth or fifth time the store
has been broken into this year, the OPP
said.
The theft is still under investigation.
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