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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1978-05-04, Page 12{ PAGE 12CLINTONNEWS-RECORD, THURSDAY, MAY 4, 1978 Centre swim headquarters Besides providing fitness and swim programs at Vanastra 'Centre, the pool is rented to various groups in the county. The Huron County Board of Education arranges for swim classes for various public schools in the area. This year, grades three, four and some fives took part in swim instruction from Huron Centennial School in Brucefield, Hensall Pu'ilic School, Zurich Public School, Victoria and Robertson Public Schools in Goderich, Hullett Public School from Londesboro, Colbourne Public from the Benmiller area, Holmesville Public School and Vanastra Public School. The children are placed in three groups of non- swimmers, beginners and advanced. The non- swimmers learn to go under water, to float on front and back and roll over. The beginners receive basic in- struction in front crawl, back crawl and treading water. The advanced group are deep the • end swimmers and learn various stroke skills as well as drownproofing, artificial respiration and reaching assists. At the conclusion of the eight-week instructional period, each child receives a certificate stating his or her particular level of ability. Many of the separate school board schools for Huron - Perth also participate in the swim instruction program. These schools come for a ten - week session and usually include grade three and four. This year the schools were from St. Joseph's, Clinton, St. Marie, Zurich, St. Boniface, Zurich, St. Columban, St. James, Seaforth and Mount Carmel, Dashwood. Some schools for the disabled also rent the pool for instruction. These include Golden Circle, Wingham, ' Huron Hope, Huron Park and Queen Elizabeth, from Goderieh. Each • year more and more Canadians are engaged in aquatic activities in rivers, lakes, oceans, ponds, community. and residential pools., It is com- mendable that the school system recognizes the need for children to learn to swim both for the fun and for the security it will give them on or around the water while boating or engaging in any of the slowly increasing water sports. Over the past 25 years and more, drowning has ranked third among causes of ac- cidental deaths on this con- tinent. It is important that children and adults learn to avoid the potential dangers of water. Learning to swim is is one way. Cubs plan trip Plans for our trip .to the district camporee are in the final stages. Boys from each group are reminded that registration must be handed in by May 6th. This may be handed in at your next meeting or at 1 Quebec St. VANASTRA By Meryl Thomas Vanastra tidbits Flags - A final plea that the person or persons who borrowed the flags from the Vanastra Recreation Centre, please return. The groups who owned these flags would appreciate receiving them back. Free puppies to good homes. Phone 482-7972 or 482- 3570 after 5 p.m. Plans for the June 16th dance to be held by the Resource Centre are well underway. The band playing for the dance is "Mystery Train". It will be from 9 - 1 a.m. so everyone make plans to attend. We now have a list of employment opportunities from both Canada Manpower Centres in Goderich and Exeter. We receive these job opportunities lists regularly, so if you are wondering what the employment picture is for your area, come in and check the lists. They are placed where all can see at the resource centre for your convenience. Scouts receive canoes Mrs. Roger's Grade 1 and 2 class at Hullett Central performed in song the story of the old lady and her pig at the school's annual spring concert last Wednesday night. (News - Record photo). Health Clinic at Resource Centre This week at the Resource Centre there will be a Health Clinic on Thursday morning, • voice May 4 from 9:30 to 11:30. The clinic will be open for im- munization, vision and Archer's now a $1million business Russ Archer of Archer's Farm Sales Ltd. established his business at Vanastra in 1972. Over the years the company has grown. This year Mr. Archer expects to handle over $1,000,000 worth of business. At present, the plant oc- cupies the former airmen's mess. Archer Farm Sales Ltd. has been a limited company for the past four years, with Mr. Archer owning all the shares in the company which manufac- tures hog and horse stalls. The firm does all their own blueprints and Mr. Archer is responsible for ail his designs. At present they employ 21 people with a possible 40 employees by the end of the summer. All the employees are from the surrounding area with most of ( them coming from Seaforth. The firm also oes all the blueprint and planning for any horse barns that they do and Mr. Archer credits this for about 50 per cent of his sales. They have just recently renovated a barn complete with stalls and tack room for Mr. Neil McRann, who owns the trotter horse of the year. Mr. Archer recently showed his product to the American Pork Congress in Kansas City and it was well received by the U. S. hog producers. He has also exhibited at the Quarterama Show in Toronto, the Pork Congress in Stratford and hopes to do the Western Fair next year. The company is also building all the pens for the Plowing Match in Wingham. Mr. Archer said they have even built dog runs for veterinarians. In considering the many farm shows he has been in- volved in, Mr. Archer stated, "Vanastra could have been the convention centre of Ontario. It has the facilities and possibilities and the outdoor space. It is also in the midst of prime agricultural area. I'd like to have known then what I know now.." Mr. Archer exports to the U.S. as well as having distributors throughout Ontario and Quebec. He is planning to set up distributors in every province. During the last two months, the company has started to use an Epoxy coating on the pens and stalls. It is virtually indestructible and makes them even more durable than galvanizing. Mr. Archer feels it may revolutionize hog pens. It also allows the farmer to choose his own colours as many farmers do. They also use a polyester plastic covering for use outdoors. Mr. Archer is the first Canadian manufacturer to go into Epoxy coating. The coating is put on in dry form and baked in infra -red ovens. The oven which uses ten times the power as an average house would, is very expensive. Mr. Archer also uses slatted floors which contributes to the cleanliness and ease in caring for animals. On the matter of his in- creased business over the years, Mr. Archer said, "It has lots of headaches but the rewards are, good. This was particularly a hard year with installing and testing new equipment." When asked about more expansion, Mr. Archer said, "no." He said, "I never thought I would fill the building" The building they are in now covers 33,000 square feet and Mr. Archer intends to keep it the size it is now. R,K. PECK APPLIANCES hearing screening, fluoride brushing, anemia screening, Denver Developmental Screening Test and coun- selling. For more information phone 482-3416 at the Health Unit and 482-7972 at the Vanastra Resource Centre. On May 1) , from 10 to 11:30 a.m. there will be an open meeting on Block Parents. Mrs. Jennifer Webb of Kin- cardine will be speaking on how this program was set up in her community. This should be a valuable session for all parents. We hope to have follow-up session the following Thursday on the same topic. Our thanks to Barb Zettler from the Energy Con- servation office in Goderich for her presentation on energy saving in the home. The Vanastra Resource Centre also welcomes a new The Women's Auxiliary to the Clinton Public Hospital offers The Ruby H�Idy Bursaries employee, Carol MacIlveen of Vanastra as the new community worker. The 'Resource Centre staff would like to express deepest sympathy and regret to Mr. Argyle and family for the loss of his wife. The Scout troop owes a very special thanks to Koma Boa-ts for their donation of two canoes. Due to the hard work and long hours of the men at Koma Boats, our Scouts will enjoy many happy hours on the water. The boys and leaders began work on the mould for the canoes in late January. They had to wet sand, smooth sand and wax the mould. When this was completed, it was returned to Koma Boats for the fiberglass work. The work was completed and the troop received two white canoes with only side moulding and seats left to be installed. The remaining work of seats and side moulding will he done by the boys and their leaders. The troop also owes thanks to Smith Peat Roofing of Exeter for the side moulding and EXE Fabricating for the end caps and again to Koma Boats for making this all possible. • 9,000* Readers can't be wrong READ THE NEWS -RECORD *Based on 3.0 readers per copy "In The Heart of Down Town Varna" To qualified students or area residents (male or female) who have been accepted to train as • Vacuum Cleaners - Sales and Service of most makes • CB Radios and Accessories • Speed queen Appliances • Moffat Appliances • Smoke. Sensors • Insect Lights and Fly Killing Units • Handcrafted Gifts REGISTERED NURSES REGISTERED NURSING ASSISTANTS OTHER ALLIED HEALTH PROGRAMMES Latex Fiat Latex Flat ,j Wall *Ceiling rkf i 11111111,1isiti 1nil Varna, Ont. Phone 482-7103 Applications to be made by June 9, 1978, to the Guidance Dept. of Central Huron Secondary School, Clinton, Ont. s Limited Quantities to Clear at only Your family is a very special part of your life. Latex semi 610' latex Semi Gloss Latex Semi Gloss wall d Woolwor* 95 • GALLON New Arrivals in SPRING AND SUMMER WEAR for the entire family The family is our single most important social institution, which is why your Ontario Government is continuing to take steps to help support and strengthen family life in the province. These include the family law reform legislation and other programs such as; day care, home support services for the elderly and handicapped, special allowances to parents who care for severely handicapped children, and community living for the mentally retarded. These programs are an indication of your Government's commitment in supporting family life. The health of our society depends upon the health and security of your family. Both Interior and Exterior Paint ME - OREZ f LONG -SLEEVE STRIPED SPORT SHIRTS j. SIZES S -M -L $ 99 WERE '7.99 5 • MEN'S SHORT SLEEVE Ontario Margaret Birch, Provincial Secretary for Social Development, William Davis, Premier STRIPED SPORT SHIRTS S -M -L $5 4. 4 POUND -GOODS New Spring & Summer Fabrics New Shipment TOWEL ENDS • Many Colours to Choose from. Golds, reds, yellows, greens, blues. A Sensational Buy at May is Family Unity Month O" MEN I.— ROTS' 4 LADIES' - GIRLS' L BABY WEAR - YARD GOODS - •SEWING MACHINES = POUND GOODS - GROCERIES NEW STORE HOURS: Monday - Saturday, '10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sunday 12 noon - 6 p.m. AllAillmollrEallikriiirliimilivAlk