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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1979-06-14, Page 19VANASTRA e h% S. Jrn►mt and 11. Iluu+uu►r► th vee For fair Need penny sale donations We were busy last week collecting donations for our penny sale which will be held at the Vanastra Tuckersmith fair on Aug. 17 and 18. We have visited most of the Clinton businessmen now and are very thankful for their generous donations. We will be visiting the Vanastra merchants this week. Anyone wishing to see the prizes or to buy tickets may do so at our centre from 9 to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. At Mini -Teens last week, the kids finished their Father's Day gifts and made cards for their dads. This week's Com- munity Development and Leadership Workshop will be conducted by David Harvey on "Power Base". It will be held at the Community Centre here in Vanastra from 7:30 - 10:00 p.m. Please try to get out for this worthwhile program. Thank -you to all the kids that turned out for our clean-a-thon on Saturday morning: Kerri Ann Jerome, Sheila and Shelly Maxwell, Darryl Dixon, Norman East, Tina Jeffrey, Lynne Mcr aaaen, 1 ere sa Morrison, Kerri Dun- smore, Darlene Smith and Heather Brownridge. They did a really good job of cleaning up their neighbourhood despite the heat and humidity, and were rewarded with a treat from the Vanastra Resource Centre and a cheque for $25 which will go towards the playground fund on their behalf. We would also like to extend our thanks to Ken Miller and the township of Tuckersmith for having a truck available to pick up the garbage collected. Auburn news... • from page 18 Sunday school room of Knox United Church. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Hamilton spent a few days last week with her mother Mrs. Vera La Vigne at Windsor. Mrs. La Vigne and her sister Mrs. Laura Bennett of Detroit returned home with them for a few weeks' visit. • Mr: and Mrs. Lloyd McClarty of Goderich and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Lawlor visited the Elora Gorge last Sunday. They also visited with Mr. and Mrs. Lawlor's son, Mr. Jim Lawlor and Mrs. Lawlor at Wallenstein. Mrs. Bonnie Arrz?rour. and Julie of Waterloo and Mr. and Mrs. Ken Par- sons of Toronto spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Jardin and • Mrs:-Etva S raughan: Mr. and Mrs. Bob Williams of Toronto spent the weekend with her brother, Mr. Donald Cartwright, Mrs. Cart- wright, David, Derrick and .Laurie. Guests last Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Dobie were Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Dobie, Kim, Jennifer, John and Kerry of Goderich, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Rea, Chris and Jodi of Listowel, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Dobie, Susan and Shelley of Auburn, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Arthur and Mrs. Eleanor Bradnock. Several from here attended the recital of Mrs. Winona McDougall at Blyth last Saturday evening. Mrs. Thomas Haggitt, Mrs. Lillian Letherland, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Daer, Mr. and Mrs. Major Youngblut, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Turner and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Raithby enjoyed a four day bus trip to Scott Farms, New York on the weekend. Mrs. Dorothy Grange and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Worsell attended con- vocation ceremonies at the University of Western Ontario June 6 when Jennifer Dale Grange received her degree of Bachelor of Arts. A reception followed at the north London home of Dr. and Mrs. R.P. Singh and was attended by friends and relatives. Miss Brenda Fellows of Goderich was guest of honour at a bridal shower at the home of Miss Tracy Ward. The guest of honour was seated in a decorated ehair and Wendy Powell was chairman for a program of contests. The winner of the elimination contest was Mrs. Jim Fellows. Mrs. Rick Sleeman of Wingham conducted contests and the winners were Mrs. Dave Warr, Mrs. Elmer Trommer and Mrs. Gordon Powell. Shelley Powell and Jackie Maclnnis of London were also win- ners of the tray of articles contest. Mrs. Rick Sleeman read an address of congratulations to Brenda and gifts were presented by Wendy Powell and Vickie Rodg r. After opening the gifts. Brenda thanked her friends and relatives. Brenda's groom's Powell mother and the opening the many gifts. mother, Mrs. Lunch was served by the assisted in hostess Tracy Ward. Hensall UCW by Hilda Payne The, June general meeting of the UCW was held in the Fellowship Hall of Hensall United Church on Monday evening with John Penn of the Goderich Children and Family Services as the speaker. Mr. Penn, who is the director at Goderich, spoke . of the new outlook on working with children, that is working with the entire family to try to prevent abuse of the child, either physically. or mentally. `Taking' c iifdren from their far,rlies is only used as a Vst resource nowadays. Counselling, educating children and parent aids are some of the measures used:• • Stephen' •'township'-' has a neighborhood resource centre. Educating the public to be aware of and report cases of child abuse is a big help and this reporting can be done anonymously. , The Children's and Family Services is governed by a board of directors and help is received from foster parents, adoptions, financial , drives, donations of good clothing, drivers and day trips organized by high school students. .. . John Penn was in- troduced by Mrs. Earle Rowe and thanked by Mrs. James McAllister. Before the speaker Mrs. Eric Luther and Mrs. Cliff Britton gave a beautiful duet ac- companied by Mrs, Laird Mickle on the piano. After the speaker Mrs. Mickle favoured with a medley of Irish tunes again on the piano and the program was chaired by Mrs. McAllister. With the president, Mrs. Grace Drummond, in the chair the meeting opened with all repeating the purpose of the UCW in unison. During the business much correspondence was dealt with. Camp Menesetung would be happy to have sponsors for children who would like to attend summer camp and need financial help. They are also holding an adult workshop on June 18 from 9:30 a.m. and names are to be in by June 11: The UCW is asked to boycott Nestle products as they are pushing baby formula in Asian coun- tries in contrast to breast feeding which is healthier when water supplies are not safe. Letters regarding television commercials of an offensive nature should still be written. Alma College for Women will be held August 19-22 with the day school on August 21 and the regional meeting will be held at Elmville on Otytober 12 while the fall eXecutive ,meeting will be ori September 17. The next general meeting will be a potluck supper. on October 1. 's Committee reports Carmel were given and it was decided to make a donation to the Manse anniversar fund from the profits of various projects. By To close the evening an Bertha MacGregor inspiring devotional was The 130th anniversar given by Mrs. Don Joynt of Carmel Presbyteria on self assertion and.how Church *was largely a it can be channeled into tended on Sunday wh_ e compassion for others. . the .congregations Courtesy remarks were Caven Presbyteria given by Mrs. Rodger Church, Exeter an Verner and.a Rev ..-Orn'n. art 're -S -b terla 1GIcDonald with the Church worshipped wit benediction. Carmel Church. The Huronia Children's The Rev. Dr. Dougla Choir are presenting a Fox of London was th sacred musical program, "It's Cool in the Fur- guest minister 'fan nace" at Hensall.. United delivered an inspirin message on „,The Hol •Chu•rch-•on••Sun•day;'June"`Spirit in the Church' 10 at the morning service. "Boy, that's a long way down," say two of the pupils from Vanastra Public School who visited the CN Tower last Thursday. Shannon Mellor and Cemal Unsal look over Toronto from the 1,200 foot observation level.(school photo) Sharon's recipe corner During the summer, take your household chores outside for a change.' Polish silver- ware, wash children's hair, iron (with the use of an extension cord) i'n the backyard. Use an apple corer to rid the lawn of pesty weeds and there won't be any holes left in the lawn. Insert the serrated edge 2rf the corer at the base of each weed and lift it out. Save cylindrical ice cream containers, milk cartons and large fruitjuice cans for gar- dening purposes. The cartons make great starter -pots , for rooting plants or for starting eeds. Cut them away without disturbing the roots when plants are ready for transplanting. Punch holes in the bot- toms of the cans for 'flowerpots._ Paint and .d'ecorate the cans for ,personal use or for taking flow'errs'to the hospital. Jellied Egg Salad 1 lime or lemon jelly powder 1 cup boiling water y 2 tsp. vinegar n 1 tsp. grated onion t- ? 2 cup mayonnaise n 1 cup thinly sliced celery of 2-tbsp-. finely -diced -green n pepper d r'2 cup thinly sliced ri -r, ,dfh-es h 4 hard boiled eggs, chopped coarse Put jelly powder in e bowl. Pour boiling water d and vinegar over and stir g until dissolved. Chill until thick but not set. Add onions and mayonnaise. t Fold in celery, pepper, radishes, and eggs. Put e mixture in mold brushed t with salad oil or cold water. Chill until set. Police to crack down After , 16 complaints involving liquor over the last weekend, the St. Marys police have an- nounced a crackdown on liquor violators. The St. Marys Journal -Argus reported that police Chief Bruce Cowan has said that no more warnings will be given, but charges immediately laid. The chief noted that the department would make more use of unmarked cruisers and extra per- sonnel would be initiated to curtail illegal drinking. "Alcohol use is getting more pronounced and quite frankly I am worried about it turning into another Wildwood or Sauble Beach," Chief Cowan told the Journal - Argus. Rev. Kenneth Knigh assisted Rev. Dr. Fox. The choir under th direction of Mrs. Rober Taylor sang the anthem "Joy In Our Hearts", with the guest soloist, Miss Sylvia Bell, ac- companied on the guitar, sang "Morning. Is Broken" and "A Little Less Of Me". Flowers were placed in the church in memory of the late Mrs. Helen Holland. Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be dispensed on June 10 at 11:30 a.m. Socials Mrs, Asa Deeves is a patient in South Huron Hospital, Exeter where she is receiving treat- ment. Mrs. J.C. Goddard was in Hamilton last week attending the 40th Class Reunion of Hamilton General Hospital, of which she was a graduate. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Corbett visited recently with Mr. and Mrs. Les Adams in Exeter. Guaranteed Investment Certificates NOW percent Annual Interest for One Year INEVICTORIA AND GREY TRUST Since 1844 , Contact our office: 100 Kingston Street Goderich 524.7381 Member: Canada posit Insurance Corporation • CLINTON NEWS RECORD THURSDAY, JUNE 14, 1979—PAGE 19 ommunity news and notes Church News Please note that the morning worship service starts at 10 a.m. this Sunday. Pastor Bill's sermon topic will be "Is Your Name Written There?" The Bible text is Revelations 21, Verse 27. This is the preparatory service for Communion next Sunday. Public school news On Thursday, May 31, the pupils from our two most senior classes travelled to Toronto. They visited the CN Tower in the morning and after lunch went to the Science Centre where they were taught about weather and electricity and treated to a great tour. Field Day this year will take place two af- ternoons. The first half of Field Day was held on Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Smith from the Royal Bank was on hand to pass out the Royal Bank Junior Olympic Awards to the winners of several events. Weather per- mitting, we will finish up Field Day on Friday. On Thursday, June 7, our Kindergarten pupils and our Grade 3 class travelled to Storybook Gardens. They all looked forward to meeting some pencil pals from Juliette School, Stratford, who have arranged to meet them at this fairytale park for lunch and a tour of the grounds. A Trip to Toronto On Thursday, May 31 the grades 4, 5 and 6 of Vanastra Public School went to Toronto. At about eleven we were at the CN Tower..... Everyone- was= - excited! We took an elevator ride up and bcg;rlk,.arorrnd. _ There were lots of things there from Japan because they were saluting Japan. Everyone bought souvenirs then some of us went up even farther to the space deck,._ When we came back down it was almost time to leave. At 1 p.m., we arrived at the Ontario Science Centre. As we walked in we saw a funny man on an airplane. We all took three escalators to the bottom. When we got there Mr. Nicholls took his class to go see weather and Mr. McConnell took our class to go see electricity. When the show was over, everyone got to go where they wanted. At 3:30 everyone met near the escalator. As we were walking out a lady told us that our bus had a flat tire and we would have to wait. In front of the Science Centre was a fountain and we all got to go in. On our way home we stopped to eat at 8 p.m. -by Pam Brownridge Mother and daughter banquet Last Tuesday June 5 the Brownies and G ides of Vanastra and Clinton held their annual mother - daughter banquet at Clinton Legion. After a meal of Ken- tucky Fried Chicken and salads, the Brownies and Guides entertained their mothers. There were two all round cords awarded, one of the Vanastra Guides received this award. Valerie Lewis has worked hard to achieve this award. Congratulations Valerie! The Vanastra Guides presented their new song "Be Prepared". This song was written for our Guides by Mrs, Esther Handy. The com- missioner requested that this song be sent into "Beaver Bulletin" a Guides division magazine. Our Brownies sang "Happy Wanderer' and the "Brownie Song" written by Mrs. Esther Handy for our Brownies. The guests of the Vanastra Brownies and Guides were Mr. Murray, . Hohner, President of the Vanastra and District Lions Club and his NY,: ., a -i" tiffs -time, the Brownies and Guides would like to say thank - you to the Vanastra and District Lions Club for their sponsorship this year. Lions Club Several couples from the Vanastra and District Lions Club attended the Lions convention in Niagara Falls the weekend of June 1, 2 and 3. Murray Hohner, president of the ,tions, was awarded President df the Year for District A-15. Mr. Tony Jeacock, secretary for the Lions Club was awarded the 100 percent efficiency award for District A-15. Congratulations on your awards, it shows a job well done! Social news A welcome to our community goes out to Mr. and Mrs. Allan Wolstenholme. The Vanastra and District Lioness Club will be holding a Rummage Sale on June 23 at 10 a.m. in the Vanastra Recreation Centre. Anyone who would like to make any donations could leave them at the Vanastra Resource Centre building A unit 4 of the townhouses between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. The Lions Club is holding a dance this coming Friday June 15. Music will be supplied by Jim Medd Country". The dance will be held in the Vanastra Recreation Centre and all proceeds will go to the Tucker - smith Ball Diamond. Tickets are $10 a couple and are available from any Lions member. The Lions fair is planned for August 18, and work is going full steam ahead. There will be a local talent night August 17 so if you are interested in displaying your talent please contact Mrs. Esther Handy 482- 7927 (Tuckersmith Township) welcome home again to Esther Handy! Hope you have a speedy recovery. Loitering law passed Mitchell town council has taken a firm stand, and will not allow loitering in their municipality. The Mitchell Advocate reported that council passed a by-law outlawing loitering in the town. Those who still insist on "hanging around the streets" will face fines up to $200. The Advocate ex- plained that the by-law gives the Mitchell police authority to break up groups on the town's streets, sidewalks and in its parks. CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF CLINTON WHEREAS the Town of Clinton recognizes the very real financlal.need sgme studentE have. for summer employment. AND WHEREAS the Town of Clinton wishes to encourage the traits of industry, thrift,' and desire; -for -work in -hts ` tudli t pbpulaflan; the - week of June 18th THROUGH JUNE 22nd Is hereby declared HIRE A STUDENT WEEK Ini.Ulnton. 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