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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1976-06-03, Page 13&r 1m Eltsgerald "Yottr help Is needed," els the headline on a front editorial in the A titer 'Advocate of last week. R ! are the. ever going, to 'same help. The South n Recreation Centre mmittee is embarking on a seemingly IMeoSSIble task , to raise 5590,000 towards the $1 ,million arena and community centre they are building down there.. The Votes -Advocate warns at the end of the editorial that i one considers. what "could °alipen to our tax bills if the .Latey isn't raised volun- tarily, you ' may agree.. that the $5OO,000 price tag may be a bargain after all." in another story on the proposed arena, the Times - Advocate says that June of 1977 has been set as the target date for the completion of the facility. Because of a large surplus last year, Brussels taxpayers will only see theirrill rate go Itp three mills, according to the Brussels Post in a story last week. To the average ratepayer with an aassessment of $3,000, a total of $331.81 will be owing. /he Zurich Citizens News d a feature story last week tailing the standardbred >Korse operation of Eric McIlroy o f Grand Bend, who ices under the nom de p -me of Merrywood Farms. e stable, under the /guidance of trainer -driver Bob Larkin, has enjoyed a great deal of success in the gracing field since they began operations in 1945. A plaque was unveiled last week, reports the Goderich Signal -Star, in Bluewater Beach, commemorating a ,park to Lillian Riddell, a former resident who devoted her life to children and the ommunity south of Goderich. The Signal -Star also reported that Mr. and Mrs. Harold Montgomery of that town celebrated their 50th Wedding anniversary recently. The couple have dived in the area all their dives, and at one time farmed in Goderich and Colborne Townships. An RR 2, Dublin many driving down a road he had "used many times in the past, met with tragedy on May 22, reports the Seaforth Huron Expositor, when his truck was struck by a west -bound CNR train at the level only a mile and a quarter from his home. Alfred O ep i Malone. 3$. died at the crassing an the Tuckersmi th-Hi bbert Towage, Seaforth's Town Hall has stepped into the limelight, the Expositor details in another s tory . With controvarsy raging around the Clinton and Exeter Town Halis, everything was quiet in Seaforth until bricks started falling out of their 82-yearold structure a month ago. Counc 11 has budgeted UMW l 'to do some structural repairs. but a major expenditure will be needed before it can.be used. Three Lucknow Girt.Guides received Canada Cords, the highest award in Guiding in Canada, the Lucknow Sen- tinel reported last week. They were Edith Greer. Susan Thompson, and Lorna Boyle. The Exeter Independent News noted last week that Mr. and Mrs. Victor Deichert of Zurich celebrated their SSth wedding anniversary on May 22. The couple farmed for zany YearS on the Bhindline of HayTownship. Two-thirds of those polled favorfixing; the old arena. the Wingham Advance -Tinter reported last week. The government had condemned the Arena* built in 1924, last, month, and Wingham council, wanted to know if , the ratepayers desired a new arena, or wished the old one fixed. About 500 of over 1,000 questionnaires have been returned. The Wingham paper also noted that two teenagers, returning from a dance, were killed '.nd another seriously injured in a single car crash near that town. Dead are Herbert Kenyon of RR 4, Wingham and Donald Schiestel of Teeswater, while Robin Wacker was badly hurt. Rs terIwads Tieturs 4-H Iamb barbecue held The annual lamb barbecue of the Huron County 4-H Sheep Club was held on Friday, May 21, in the Lon- desboro Hall. Approximately 75 people attended the bar- becue, making it a wor- thwhile event. Prior to the meal, the 4-H Club members wrote their examinations. Then John Hamilton, president of the Sheep Club, welcomed the guests and Louis Emke, secretary -treasurer of zone 2 Goderich man wins new car Willard Legg of 97 West St. in Goderich was announced second prize winner of a Ford LTD in the annual Charities Raffle held by the Knights of Columbus in Niagara Falls on May 24. The raffle was held in conjunction with the annual convention of the council. Proceeds of the raffle have gone towards the Canadian Arthritis and Rheumatism Society and other charities. Other prize winners as announced by Grand Knight, John Paul Rau of Father Stephen Eckert Council of Seaforth and District were: first prize, a Buick Le Sabre, to Donald Bastion, Windsor; - and third prize, a Chrysler Newport to Clyde Bruster of RR 1, Blackstock. 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The guest speaker was Henry Stanley, agricultural representative for Halton County. He showed slides and spoke about his 1975 visit to the United Kingdom and Europe when he hosted the Junior Farmer group. They were very informative and of excellent quality. Many thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Don Pullen, Len MacGregor, HenryStanley and the ladies who helped with the meal which made the evening a great success. Please remember that anyone under 18 years of age interested in showing sheep, should be at the sheep ring in Clinton on Saturday, June 5th at 3 p.m. A sheep will be provided for you in the showmanship class and the winner receives a prize. Dirty Looks A dirty windshield is a hazard. Bright sunshine hitting that outer grime or that inner blue haze can be blinding. Remember... what you don't see could be what you get, warns the Ontario Safety League. Keep that windshield clean. Fifty n. year ping were, a+iyat'ddfaSt Tuesday night May 25 at the Ciln fon Legion Hall. Proud to receive such an honor were Gordon Scribbins, left, and Ephrlam Snell. Standing In the atiddte Is Clinton Legion President, Russ Philips. Ottthe other side of Mr. Philips and also proud to be the recipients of a fifty year pin are J. K. Cornish and Joe Silcock. Missing from the picture is Doctor Thompson, who was also awarded the medal. (Netts -Record photo) Clinton housewives swamped The Goderich Sailorettes crossed the plate 10 times in the sixth and seventh innings to come from behind and swamp the - Clinton Housewives 22-15 in Ladies Recreational Softball action in Clinton. The Sailorettes stayed abreast of the Housewives through two innings of action but the Clinton bats opened up for eight runsin the third inning for 15-7 lead that held up until the final innings. Becky McIver led off the game's scoring in the opening inning for the first Sailorette lead. The Housewives came back in their half of the inning to tie the game but the Sailorettes pushed nine more runs across in the second in what appeared to be a runaway win. Hitting through the order Jody Cox, Penny Crawford, Wendy Pruder, Becky McIver, Joyce McIver, Terri Corriveau, Wanda Million and Bev Doll each scored with Penny Crawford adding her second run to the list and Kris Mailiet and Wendy Pruder left on base before the Housewives managed to retire the side. The Clinton ladies wouldn't say die and pushed six runs over in the second, six in the third and two in the fourth holding the Sailorettes scoreless and taking over a 15-10 lead. The Sailorettes closed' the gap in the fifth inning when Becky McIver scored her third run of the game and Joyce McIver her second. They hit through the order in the sixth with Becky McIver, Joyce McIver, Penny Crawford and Kris Maillet tallying for a 16-15 lead they opened to 22-15 in the seventh scoring Penny Crawford, Becky and Joyce McIver, Terri Corriveau, Wanda Million and Bev Doll. Bev Doll handled duties on the mound for the Sailorettes who next week take on the Lucknow Ladies at Robertson School. Blue's Diamonds, are at Victoria School Wednesday night hosting the Housewives while the Swingers are in Seaforth r -and the Goderich Superstars go to Clinton to face the Sluggers Thursday night. Biggest bears The glacier bear and the Kodiak bear in Alaska are the biggest of all the colored types. They are similar to the grizzly in appearance " but belong to a different species and are probably descended from Siberian bears that migrated to Alaska many centuries ago. The polar bear is an entirely different species and is found only on the Arctic shores and sea ice. By Wilma Oke ten Blanchette of St. }s School Goderich was .elected president of Ontario English " Catholic Teachers Association at a recent meeting in Seaforth. He succeeds Terry Craig of Seaforth. Other officers elected are: vim -presidents Jim McDade of Dublin. and Sisteo e Eagen of 0% 4001; treasurer. Sandy McQuillan of Seaforth; recording secretary, Mary Duncan of Stratford; corresponding secretary. Inez Hafd, of l,,istawel, and councillors Michael Dewan of Stratford and Joe MacDonald of Sebringville. Accidents prove expensive Over 53,875 worth of property damages have accumulated recently in automobile accidents in Clinton. About 52.500 worth of damages were sustained to a vehicle driven by Joan M. Hayhoe, 25, of Burlington when It was in collision with a car driven by Robert C. Lee, 30. of Goderich on May 23. The accident occurred on Victoria Street when both cars attempted to make a right turn onto King Street. The Lee car received 5500 worth of damages. On May 28, an accident on Shipley Street caused 5500 worth of damages to a car driven by Douglas W. Liebold, 28, of Albert Street, Clinton, when he was in collision with a car driven by Keith Backert, 34, of Walton. causing 575 worth of damages to his car. The, drivers collided when they met at an intersection of Shipley and Princess St. A car driven by Johannes Albais, 49, of Kirkton received damages of 3200 on May 23 while driving along Albert St.. when it was in collision with a car driven by Shawn Ratteau, 59, of ' 15 Rattenbury St., Clinton. The Ratteau car received damages estimated at 5100. Neu, Huron park to open Wednesday The Port Blake Con- servation Area, located at the junction of Highways 83 and 21, two miles north of Grand Bend, will officially be opened between 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 9, 1976. This area has been developed under agreement with the ministry of the en- vironment on land owned by the Lake Huron Water Supply System. After the opening ceremonies, a tour of the water supply system ad- jacent to the Conservation Area has been arranged. The Ausable-Bayfield Conservation Authority cordially invites the general public to attend this opening. The Authority also hopes area residents will frequent this area .during the summer and become familiar with the picnic, swimming, and sun bathing features it offers. FEATURE VALUE! 6ftWOOD s Friday 7=4 p.rn. Sat. 10-12.1 - 5 p.m. EAR PIERCING CLINIC Suncoast Mali Our ' Sterile ear studs form a straight canal. These fashionabte safety shoulder starter studs are made of Gold over surgical grade stainless steel. Clinically proven and tested with instructions on care of ears. 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