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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1978-03-02, Page 15• The big event this week has been the public speaking contest. This was held at the Vanastra Church on Wed- nesday, February 22nd, because the auditorium was in the process of being painted. The judges of the competition were Mrs. June Johns, Rev. Karl Boersma and Mr. John Ross. the ( By Meryl Thomas voice Resource centre offers child course The Vanastra Resource Centre is going to be offering a 6 -week course on Child Behaviour Management. This course is to be given by Mr. John Penn, director of Family and Children's Services. The first meeting for this course will be this Wednesday, March 1 at 7:30 m. The course will continue ughout March on the 15, 22, 29 and carry on until April 5th. This Thursday, March 2 a Health Clinic will be operating out of the Resource Centre. On Thursday evening will be the opening of the crafts class with June Tomkins as teacher. She will be teaching broomstick lace and cro-hook knitting. Come out at 7 p.m. if you are in- terested in either of these activities. On March 9, Thursday evening a reminder that Bill Wilson, OPP Community Services Officer and Chris Martin, social worker from Family and Children's Services will be offering a joint presentation on problems in dealing with youth at 7 p.m. From March 20-23, the Resource Centre is planning a Winter Carnival for the March break. Some of the activities planned are tobogganing on the 20, snow sculptures on the 21 Judging of the snow sculp- tures and games the 22, and on the last day, the 23; a bake sale to finish things off. Anyone interested in assisting with these events please call the Centre. Also beginning in March we are offering an inc')me tax clinic for incomes up to $8,000. Call for an ap- pointment if you would like assistance -with your income tax returns. If you have problems arranging transportation to and from Clinton, for doctor's appointments, grocery shopping, doing your banking; etc., then this new program will interest you. A car pool will be starting on March 9 on a trial basis for the month of March. It will run every Thursday from 1:30 to 3:30. This car pool is manned by four volunteer drivers. They will leave from the Resource Centre located at the Vanastra Christian Church at 1:30 p.m. and they will return at 3 p.m. to bring you back home. Phone the Resource Centre now and ask for Ginny to reserve your seat. We are hoping that this service will be of benefit to the com- munity, realizing that there is a shortage of transportation services. So if this can be of assistance to you call 482- 7972. School features public speaking Eleven pupils competed. They were Tracey Simms who spoke on "Charles Lindbergh", Kathy Davis, "dogs"; Elizabeth Perkins, "Jerry Lee Lewis"; Karen Bender "Elvis Presley"; Monty Kelly, "Bobby Orr"; Jason Barnard "horses"; Christa Lehnen "Candy", Charlene Merpaw, "early explorers"; Karen Gonie, "dogs"; Renne Lehnen, "cains"; and Pam Brownridge, "teachers". The judges had a difficult job to do and after quite a bit of deliberation they an- nounced the winners. Karen Gonie, grade 4 placed first; Pam • Brownridge grade 4, placed second and Karen Bender, grade 6 placed third. Judging of the speakers was based on' delivery (ap- pearance, gestures, voice, manner); material (wor- thwhile, organized, suitable originality) ; and language and library form (words, fluency, grammar, pronunciation). The older speakers all did a fine job. Karen and Pam will be going on to represent the Vanastra Public School in the Royal Canadian Legion Public Speaking Contest which took place on Tuesday, February 28th at the Clinton Legion. Tidbits from Vanastra March is Red Cross month Watch for your loca representatives who will b around for your donations The representatives for th area are Ann Gale, Edn Jeffrey, June Jeacock Sharon Bonte, Ge-luk; ,Velm Lewis, Esther Handy, Pa Dinning, Joy Langan an Maureen Dunsmore. Fred Moore of the Vanastr Arena has offered time at th arena for mothers to teac their pre-school children t skate. It would be nice if mor people took advantage of thi offer so it could continue Time for the mothers and tot skating is from 1 - 2:30 every e e a a t d a e 0 e s s Despite leak Friday. This Saturday, March 4, story hour will go on as usual with stories, crafts, games and songs. Mrs. Sherry Boersma will be taking story hour this week from 1-2 p.m. If people are interested in saving their Zehr's tapes for the Vanastra Teen Club and Mini Teen Club, you can leave them at the Resource Centre. This money can be used for equipment for both these clubs. This Saturday, March 4th, the Vanastra Guides and Brownies will be going on an outing to Toronto to visit Casa Loma and the CN' Tower. s, church held On Feb. 26 we celebrated "Thinking Day" with the Scouts, Cubs, Brownies, and Guides. The Vanastra groups had their colours dedicated at the church service. Saturday evening, the roof of the church decided to leak in about six different places. The pastor was met by an inch of two of ,water over the floor in two class rooms, his study, and the kitchen. He called for help with the mopping and the response was great. Before the service everything was "ship-shape" •and the moppers even had some time to change. The service concluded a study of Galatians on "Christian Liberty". This . coming Sunday we welcome Rev. Peter Van Katwyk fromKitchener to our ser- vices, as our Pastor will be in Collingwood for the day. • On "expert" local advice, and with qualified volunteer help it was decided that the snow and ice build-up had to be cleared before the leaks would subside. So Sunday, afternoon a half dozen men were on the roof clearing off about a ton or more of snow and ice. Our sincere thanks to all the volunteers who gave us a hand in our emergency. P.S. The leaks have dried up this morning (Monday) and the buckets can be put away for awhile. Remember the "Gospel Sing Night" featuring the Chrystalaires and the Reflections from London. The concert will be Friday evening March 31 at 8 p.m.. Tickets are on sale at the "Base Factory Outlet", "Baker's Farm and Garden" and the "Dutch Store." It promises to be an enjoyable evening. Couple wed here Congratulations to Jamie and Susan Morden who were united in marriage February 18, 1978. The bride is the former Susan Maxwell, daughter of Wallace and Norma June Maxwell of Vanastra. The groom's parents are Donald and Donalda Morden of Clinton. The ceremony was held at Vanastra Christian Church with Rev. Boersma of- ficiating. The reception followed at the Morden residence. The maid of honour was Carol Rueger and the best man was Doug Morden. The floral arrangement was made by the bride's aunt Alva McKellar. The newlyweds are now residing in Clinton. Mini Teens plan events On Friday Feb. 24, from 4-5 pm the mini -teens met at the Resource Centre. Plans were made for the up and coming March Break events. All members had some excellent ideas of events they would like to see from Marcfi 10-23. A reminder that on March 23, the last day of the Carnival, a bake sale is planned. After the meeting the boys and gils were divided into two teams. Tom Judge was the captain of one team and Suzanne Mclsaac was the captain of the other. Both teams played a game of darts and the highest scorers wwas Tom Judge's team. This Thursday, the Mini Teens will meet at the Resource Centre and go to the arena from 4-5 pm. So bring your skates,boys and girls. Everyone is to meet at the Recreation Centre at 8 a.m. Please remember to bring a box lunch and also money for supper at MacDonalds. 4 CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 1978—PAGE 13 The Vanastra Curling Club has taken on a new life this winter, as the facilities are being well used by several hundred curlers. Pictured above is some of the action during the Farmers' Spiel held last Saturday. (News -Record photo) Rec. centre has parent and tot swim Vanastra Parent and Tot Swim - This program is specifically designed to in- struct parents in how best to introduce their child to a water situation. Its ad- vantage lies in the fact that at an early age, water is a more natural medium to a child than air. The purpose of such a program is the education of Calorie counters The Vanastra Calorie Counters met at the Resource Centre on February 20th at 7 p.m. The group was shown a film on loan from the Huron County Health Unit. It was entitled "Snacking - Garbage in your Guts" and the theme was reviewed, followed by Nutrition Canada statistics and the' "grocery bag game". Measurements were taken, and weights recorded. This week Barb Guse, dietition will be speaking on nutrition to the group. On March 6 a Contest will end and plans made for the salad supper the following week. Dedication service held Last Sunday, February 26th, the Vanastra Brownies, Guides Cubs and Scouts met at the Vanastra Christian Church for one of the most important ceremonies in Guiding and Scouting. Along with com- memorating "Thinking Day" each group had their flags dedicated by Rev. Boersma during the regular church service. Approximately 40 youngsters attended the service along with their leaders. It was an impressive ceremony and one which should long be remembered by all the young people who attended. A special "thank you" is extended to the Clinton Legion and Girl Guides for the loan of their flag stands. parents in water safety and prevention of a fear in the child which may prove dif- ficult to overcome in later years. Perhaps its most important value lies in the prevention ,of senseless drownings because of this instruction. With these goals in mind, all adults are asked to ac- company only one child into the pool. Floatation devices may be used if considered a necessary aid to instruction if a child in pool water goes beyond their depth. These are later weaned away as both parent and child master water skills. It should be emphasized that the only "drownproof" child is one protected by knowledge rather than reliance on even the best of floatation wear. By participation in this program a parent is taught how best to support, guard and en- courage their child in water. The age at which swimming abilities are mastered, will, as with any other skill, vary from child to child. Any parent wishing to bring their child into this program would be well-advised to check with their family doctor to allay any doubts concerning health. This is a sensible precaution whenever anyone is entering a physical program. Vanastra pool, as all public pools, is regulated by the Public Health Act and subject to a regular and unforewarned inspection by a public health official. Thus a healthy child encounters no risk from entering the pool water. As more and more parents realize the benefits to be derived froth this program, we look forward io an increasing number of children wise in the knowledge of water safety and able to enjoy a life-19ng sport. Teens play darts The Vanasxra Teen Club chosen. These were Karlie met again on Fri. Feb. 24 Laws who won first prize and when Lisa McCarthy read the received a set of pens. Steve minutes from the previous Saeger came in second and is meeting. Steve Saeger prize was a plaque. Jeff outlined the planned activity Fulcher took third place and for the following week, which received a deck of cards. is going to be swimming and Terry Fulcher took fourth gym time at the Recreation place and received a candle, Centre. and last but not least, Matt The Teen Club has paid for Josh with fifth place and his this time through the recent prize was a stapler. bottle drive they ran. Everyone is, reminded to arrive on time at the Resource Centre so the planned- activity can start as scheduled. After the meeting, teams were decided on for the dart tournament. They played nine rounds of dart baseball and the five top players were After the Dart Tournament games were played until 9 pm when the meeting closed. A reminder that on March 3, its swim time at the Recreation _ Centre. On March 10 a toboggan party is being planned with some parents driving teenagers to a nearby hill. Clinton native dies in Goderich T. Charles Fulford of sister, Mrs. Fred (Ada) Goderich died in Alexandra Fritzley of Goderich; one Marine and General Hospital brother Earl Fulford of on Thursday, February 23 Clinton; and ten grand - after a lengthy illness at the children. age of 76. A funeral service was held He was born on June 2, 1901 on Saturday, February 25 at 2 in Clinton to Thomas and p.m. at McCallum Funeral Mary (Johnston) Fulford. Home. The Reverend Ralph He is survived by his wife, King conducted the service. the former Florence H. Interment was in the Robinson; four children, Maitland Cemetery Edward (Ted) of Kincardine, Goderich. Mrs. Patrick (Sharon) Cooke Pallbearers were Ted Reid, of Clinton, Laird of Goderich Don McMillan, Dick and Mrs. Ivan (Marita) Freeman, George Sager, Roy Harris of Wallaceburg; one Bowmen, and Deb Shewfelt. News of Constance BY MARY MERNER Mr. and Mrs. Mike Ritchie and Mark of Bayfield visited on Friday evening with Mr. and Mrs. David Preszcator, Christine, Lisa, Christopher and Greg. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Stevenson, David, Darren and Luanne visited on Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Bauer and Roxanne of Kitchener. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Presz- cator and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hoggart spent the weekend in Kitchener staying at the Valhalla Inn. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Thom- pson and Leisa are spending a couple of weeks with his parents Mr. and Mrs. John Thompson, Sharon and Bob, while Jim's working in this area. 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