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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1978-07-06, Page 17sr • Graduating from Hullett Central School in Lon- desboro last Tuesday were 'front row from tett: Helena Tresma, Bev Overholt, Werady Powell, Carol Seers, Karen Farquhar, Carrie Crawford, Teresa Konarski, Nancy Penfound, Debby Cun- ningham. In the middle row from left are: Michael Andrews, Christine Van Spengen, Lana Lockwood, Steve Popp, David Scott, Bruce Hunking, Niel Varna news 1111110 Cartwright, Michael Harris, David Plant,,larry `Vanderiei, Bobby Penfound and Wade Clark. In the back row are Cameron Moon, John Lawson, Sally Pollard; Barbara Gross, Joe Veleke, Helen Kolk- man, Jane Bell, -Kathy Radford,' Sharon Dale, Robert Snell' and. Lance Livingston. (Standard photo) Large crowd attends barbecue By Mary Chessell Social news A crowd of 1100 at- tended the United Church pork barbecue this year. The board of stewards would like to thank everyone who helped in any way to make it a success. Recent, visitors in Bayfield and ' this - area were Mrs. Thelma Bye and Mrs. Louise Presber of Naicam, Saskat- chewan. They are sisters of Nora Heard. Mrs. Anna (Ostrom) Neilson and her three children of Winnipeg have been visiting with her family for the past couple of weeks. Rev. and Mrs. Alex Taylor attended the reunion' of a rather distantly related Watt family in London on Saturday. Present was a cousin from USA who Mrs: Taylor hadn't seen for 40 years. She was a Watt from the same place in Scotland. On Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Taylor journeyed to Bracebridge to spend a couple of days with Alistair and family, at their holiday home. We're sorry to hear that Wat Webster had a nasty fall while haying. He has some cracked ribs and a hairline fracture in one vertebra. On Saturday eyeing he was moved' to University Hospital and by Monday he was feeling much better. He's still looking forward to the trip to San Francisco in September with the Massed Pipe Band. Mrs. Fred McClymont has been in hospital for a couple of weeks. We're glad to hear that she is feeling better, and ex- pected to return home on Monday. The Chessells and Bob and Gwynne Roberts holidayed last week near Powassan. Also along Was Brian's cousin, Jima Riehl. Fishing was ex- cellent, with everyone in the party contributing to a good catch. Visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Hayter on Sunday were Mr, and Mrs. John Williams and son John. of Hanover, and John' 'Sr.'s "mother, from England,. Neighbours will remember that John used to work for Harvey a number of years ago. • There was a .good at- tendance at the joint Varna -Goshen church service on Sunday. Next week it will be at Goshen at 11 a.rn. Barb Consitt has joined the ranks of "working women". She sells ads for the Huron Expositor, which should be an in- teresting job. The Gardening Gals (Intended for • last week.) The third meeting of the Garden Gals was held at the home of Sandra Turner. The roll call was answered by each' member reporting on the progress of her garden. There was a discussion on the way vegetables with any freezing of fruits and vegetables;. and report the vegetables used from their gardens in their member's pamphlets. contribute to family On June 30 the Home meals , nutritional Economist will be coming requirements of the body, to inspect Our gardens spoilage and preser- and discuss any problems' nation of food, and home we are having with `thein. storage of, foods. For the Our next meeting will be home assignment, on July 19th at 1:30. - by members are tp assist Brenda Dowson. Stanley rec. news The regular meeting was held on June 28 when plans were made for a picnic for all township residents,- to be held at Stanley Park on the lake on Sunday afternoon, July 23. Come early and have a swim and visit with your neighbours. Bring a picnic basket for supper at 5:00 pm. Cold drinks will be provided. Ross Whittaker reported that boys and girls inter -township ball is well underway. Enough people have volunteered to coach and assist that all who registered are able to play. We hope to find enough sponsors that each team can be out- fitted in ' matching sweaters and hats. If you would like to support a team, please contact any committee member or township councillor. T -ball began last Sunday for children nine years of age and under. They had a lot of fun, and will be looking forward to their next practise, which will be next Sunday, July 9 at 1:30. Beginning on July 19, practises will be on Wednesday afternoons at 1:30. Of special interest, to those with any .artistic ability will be a contest for a township crest (not a sports crest), open to all adults and children who reside in Stanley. Your design should be drawn on au sheet of 8" by 10" white paper. Include your name and address a Rabbit � separate sheet of paper. You may, submit as many designs as you wish. Be sure to mark the exact size, and we suggest that you use only three or four colors, although designs - with more will be con- sidered. Send all entries in a sealed envelope to Shirley Hill, Varna, Please mark "CREST CONTEST" clearly on -the outside of the en- velope. All envelopes will remain sealed until Sept. 15, the last entry date. Any questions should be directed to Gerald Hayter at 262-5854 or Shirley Hill at 482-3218. Come on, everyone, get thinking about our crest. The winner will be announced at the fall dance . in October. John , Paul Rau reported that canvassing in Stanley township for the Bayfield Arena Fund is almost completed. Please put the picnic date on your calendar. See you there on July 23. Central Huron The third meeting of the Central Huron 4-H Rabbit Club was held at the home of Terry Smith on June 27. The meeting was opened with the 4-H pledge and the roll call was to say, "How many rabbits each member had, also if they were purebred or cross." We went to the barnto see Terry's rabbits. George Townsend our leader, handed out books to the young leaders after which Tom Jorgenson discussed breeds and breeding, This was followed by a quiz. Bill Gibson thanked the Smiths. The meeting was adjourned and lunch was served. Our next meeting will be held at -Leslie Lawson's on July 25. by Glen Haney. thursday July 20 friday July 21 Saturday July 22 courthouse park goderich,ont ►. ti lzrough the other weeklies CLINTON NEWS -RECORD. THURSDAY, JULY 6, l978,-PAQE 17 The Brussels • post reported that at long last, the village will be getting adrug store. The former Hackbart's Department 'Store is the site for the much -waited pharmacy which wili be run by Jack --Stewart of Stewart's Pharmacy in. Mildmay. The deal was closed last week and somewhere around 'September, Kang Yoon, a pharmacist who has "been working in Stewart's Pharmacy it Palmerston.will ke in the Brussels Drug store to serve the people. The Listowel, 9I3anner reported that Gerald Fagan, who has taught in Listowel Secondary School (LDSS) for 10 yea'rrha's been appointed the co-ordinator of music at Fanshawe College, London. The Perth County Board of Education announced the change and noted that Arno Kromm has been ap- pointed the new music teacher at LDSS. Mr. Fagan' was the conductor of the LDSS chorus for 10 years and was a consistent winner of the Open Class com- petition at the Toronto Kiwanis Music Festival. In 1971 the chorus with Mr. Fagan directing, won two first awards at the Cork, Ireland' 'Inter- national Choral Festival. In 1972 Mr. Fagan,.,,was chosen the artistic director of the Ontario Youth Choir and in the same year,.he was elected vice-president of the Ontario Music Educators Association'. The chorus, under" the' direction of Mr. Fagan, have won many other awards over the years. George E. Cowan, a former Blyth resident has retired from his- position as Superintendent of Schools with the Kent County Board of Education. Mr. • Gowan's career began in a one -room school bin Northern Ontario in 1939 and three years later he took his first principalship, in the Dungannon public School. He continued as principal of village and town schools in Huron County, Simcoe and Peel, before he went oz.to-his position of inspector and then supertintendent, Last weekend was bound to have been a festive one in Dublin as the' village's 100th bir- thday celebrations got underway. The Huron Expositor explained that over 900 people had indicated that . 'they'd be coming home for at least some of the special events that were planned for Saturday and Sunday. Included in the ac- tivities planned was a giant parade with 100 floats and marching bands; a 'horseshoe tournament; the choosing of the Centennial Queen; a beef barbecue; a dance; the Sunday homecoming mass plus a number of other events. Three Beta Sigma Phi Sorority chapters in Exeter have won a battle against the South Huron Rec Centre board of management. The Exeter Times - Advocate reported that earlier this month the board had attempted to close the wading pool because of the operating and maintenance costs. They spa' id.fhe cost did not justify the use. However, the sorority carried out a survey regarding the,use of the pool, and the results convinced the board to reverse their decision. The sorority survey showed that 51 children in the area of 'the wading pool would be 'interested in using it this summer. The ladies have agreed to provide the paint and manpower to repair the pool' in an effort to reduce the cost of running the facility. They also hope -to have picnic tables placed in the park so .adults will Area risen injured at work Charles Proctor, Victoria Street, Clinton was seriously injured while unloading, pigs at, Darli'ng's Abattoir in Exeter on June 26. He suffered a broken left leg when he was pinned between his. truck and the building. Mr. Proctor was 'treated in South Huron Hospital in Exeter and then tran- sferred to St. Joseph's Hospital in London. 'Mr. Proctor had backed the truck up to the building, got out to see if it was lined up properly to unload the pigs, and while behind the vehicle it slipped out of gear. His 14 -year-old son Tim, was able to drive the truck ahead to free his father and then ran and called for an ambulance. Watson (Wat,,Webster, Rattenbury Street, Clinton was taken to University Hospital in London on Saturday night after he fell last week while haying. Mr. Webster, who is reported to be in satisfactory condition, cracked some of his ribs and received a hairline fracture in one of his vertebrae. Watson is well-known as the bass drummer in the Clinton Legion Pipe band. have a place.toslt. The Zurich Citizens' News reported that over 200 people gathered at South Huron District High School to honor Glen Mickle, a 30 year veteran of the teaching staff who will retire this year. Mr. Mickle was best known for .his coaching abilities with the Pan- thers basketball team. The G. oderich Signal Star told itsreaders that the Canadian National (CN) station house at the end of East Street will be officially closed to the public, but it will not 'be abandoned by CN Operations. • CN official,. Bob Doty explained to the town council that the operator will still be on CN's payroll'. He also ex` plained that the telecommunications equipment would remain in the station house; the building would still be used as an occasional bunk house; maintenance workers would still utilize the space in the building. Doty added that the changes to the station are just a formality. At the present time there is no public activity at the station and CN only wanted to re-classify and Clinton I, 4-H The Clinton I, 4-H club started their meeting with the 4-H pledge. The , fourth meeting of the Green Thumbs was held at Mrs. Brandon's on May 26. Members were shown how to thin vegetables, and "`als'o discussed canning. They have decided on a cover for their record book and the next meeting of the Green Thumbs will be held on July 29. By Karen Dale. L�cai:'rad eliminate the station classification, The St. Marys Journal - Argus reported that the' town will have a new chief of police on July 24. Bruce Cowan,33, who has been police chief in Southampton for the past three -and -a -half years was unanimously selected by town council. There were,33 ap- plicants for the ost that was left open when Edward Matheson resigned seven weeks ago. The candidates were reduced to a dozen last week and they where screened by the Ontario Police Commission. T,he Wingham Advance -Times reported that a time capsule was buried recently in front of the town hall. The cap- sule contains photos of area people, their schools, places of business, names of members of their groups. At the burial 'ererrtonv the more - than 100 bystanders were ,:invited . to contribute whatever they wished. Pockets and purses then brought forth such items as credit cards, matches, pens, a program from ; the Wingham Towne Player's last production, travel publications, a program from the recent Wingham Public School primary assembly and other assorted articles. Other items submitted by the community in- cluded a picture of every student from the public school, a dog. tag, and a map of the town, The IGA sub mitted,a flyer with the present day food prices and the Gentleman's. Corner ,added a bookof formal fashions. The Bank of Commerce put in new coins and bills and CKNX put in •a tape of that morning's news and sports broadcast and a tape of some television shows. Auburn news • • • • • from page 11 inspiring message likening life to the life of a caterpillar explaining the theology of death as told by St. Paul. He told about the purpose of life to climb to .the top and the heritage passed on to everyone, Jesus Christ (gives Purpose to Life and Death. The service was planned by the Trustee Board, Frank Raithby, chairman, Norman McDowell, and Robert Arthur. SOCIAL NEWS .Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Robertson of Meaford and Mr. and Mrs. William Rieck of. Kitchener were guests of. Mrs. Elva Straughan and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jardin and attended the memorial service at Ball's cemetery. Mr. , and Mrs. Edgar Leatherland and family of Acton visited' last Saturday with relatives in the community. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Haines of Niagara Falls are holidaying with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Haines. Mr.- and Mrs. Luther Morley ol::% Alsia Craig visited last Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Ben Hamilton. Miss Wanda Plaetzer of London and Mr. and Mrs. Terry Foran •of Wood- stock spent the weekend with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. Lawrence Plaetzer and brother, Mr. Larry Plaetzer. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Chamney. of Kitchener spent.the holiday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bud Chamney and' other relatives. The Family of BETTY & LEN •• ARCHAMBA.ULT j wish to invite their relatives, 'friends, and neighbours to celebrate I f. with them their 30TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Fridaj►, July 14 at the - �M BLYTHARENA DANCING 9 A.M.-1 A.M. NO GIFTS PLEASE Shelley Burgess, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Burgess. Clinton recently graduated from Victoria Hospital School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse. She is hoping to accept a position in Pasadena, California. STARTS FRIDAY, JULY 7 . ONE WEEK Hit 4t1111/ it'd/ hi WC 1011 S1nging, /i11IgIiiii\, Crying, t-Ilt't'1"111 and Stoilwing your led. Don't forget Don't miss it 411 art gallery • painting,drawing,sculpture crafts display.land demonstrations 410 old fashioned tea garden photography gales is 'flower shag THEATRE AQUARIUS Parforming , "WIZARD O Oz" July I12:00 P.M. Mcitoy Holt Free Admission WITH THE COST OF MEAT SKY -ROCKETING.... <,otono Sand.. ts• Retipp fried 9 A CANADIAN COMPANY IS A BETTER BUY THAN EVERI And there's a -PACKAGE SIZE just rightfor you Colonel Sanders' boys and girls make it finger Tick in' good. He.changed the sound of music with"Peggy Sue:' "Oh Boy;' "It's So Easy;' "That'll Be The Day' "Rave On:' 'Maybe Baby"and many more... COMING JULY 28 JOHN TRAVOLTA - OLIVIA NON -.JOHN Cbl. ltbrtdi�r' Itgclds tittite yfried CANdrDfAN COMIaANY 0. 94 Eigin Ave. G©derich, Ont. lIWY. 8 GOOERICH AT CONCESSION NO. 4\. a PHONE 524.9991