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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1980-02-14, Page 23•smen havernanyaccorriplisli On the 60th . anniversary of the founding of Kinsmen clubs in Canada, it is appropriateto list some of the major a, ccompiishments of the • Clinton Kinsmen Club in the past 28 years, since their founding in 1952. Here is just a partial list of the hundreds of projects Involving thousands of hours that the club's members have carried out over those 28 years. . 1952 7.- President: Trey, Ianson (from April until October) Donated a fracture frame to Clinton : Public Hospital. Presented to the • • tovvn*- six. large ,waste cans 'in the "Keep Clinton Clean" campaign. A1195243- President:- Gedtge Wreplaced Trey. in October 1952, • " Hold a monster Kinsmen Karnival on Labour Day. (The day began with a huge Pet Parade. All money that was raised was used to pay for a new 12 acre park adjacent to the Bayfield ----Rtv-er-TIfe—citilp' had plans' for a nia area, swimming pool and» play area. After the Pet Parade there were games of chance and a strardance'at night). 1953 was the first year that our Kinsmen Club conducted the Christmai Toy Project in helping the needy to a better Christmas. This else was the year that our Minor Hockey Program began. 1953-54 President: George Rumball total of 40 boys participated in the 11,1Mor Hockey Program, Held a big. Car Bingo on May 14th. eave' away a 1954 'Plymouth, TV set, two special games of $100.00'Held a local Talent Show "You Can't Beat Pun" on June 17th and l8th» at Clinton Community Park. Donated money, to the Fire Department- to Resuscitator. Kinette- Club. also donated $15. .1954-55-president:Don'Colquhoun 3rd Annual KinsMen Karnival held on'tkabour Day. Mrs. Harold Lawson • won the big prize,- a I6 -foot outboard motor. boat with .rnotor, and trailer. Dick Eremlin was appointed as chairman to organize a town league peewee baseball team: Club past presidents 1952 - Trev lanson, Calgary 1952 53 - George Rumball, Clinton 1953-54 George Rumball, 'Clinton 1954-55 - Don Colquhoun, London 1955-56 » Dan Colquhouni 1956-57 • Harry McEwan., Chatham 1957.58 Don Kay + 1958-59 - Milt Edgar, Petrolia 1959-60 - Don Epps, Orillia 1960-61 - Ken Scott, Brucefield- 1961-62,- Clarence Oenomme, Clinton 1962-63 - Frank CoOk, Clinton 1963-64 - Bill, Chowen, Clinton 1964-65 - Tom 'Feeney, Clinton+ 1965-66 - Andy Peterson Clinton 1966-67 . Dave Beattie, Clinton 1967-68- Bob Mhann, Clinton 1968-69 - Larry Jones, Clinton 1969 70 Steve Brown, Clinton 1970 71 • Don Hall, Chatham 1971-72 Al Finch, Clinton 1972-73 - Doug Norman, Clinton 1973-74 - Ron Jewitt, .Clinton 1974-75 - Gary Jewitt, Clinton 1975-76 - Arnold Riley, Clinton 1976-77 • Paul Kerrigan, Clinton 1977-78 - Don Jefferson, Clinton 1978 79 • Graham Bowker, Clinton 1Y/9 80 Garry Merner, • deceased) • 1956-57 President: HarryMoEwen, Most of the work conductectin this year was for the Clinton Community " Swimming Pool. This fall they sold their park ‘due to some problems. Held first Peanut Drive on TuesdeY, December 4th. Mait Edge,r won the trophy for, the »best bulletins in District No. 1. 1957-58» resident: Don Kay First Stanley Cup 'Hockey Draw was conducted with the first winner being Miss Phyllis Elliott now ;Edwards) 000, During the, summer our club sponsoreda Donkey Baieball Game; their opponents were the members of theRCAF, Sgt.'s Mess.. 1958-59 President: Malt Edgar • Undertook . the major project of numbering all houses in town, Donathd afurther $500 to -the Com- . munity Swimming Pool. Heldthe first Dale Carnegie .0.ouiTS`e»,e Sponsored Squirt Tournament in Clinton's first • Turn to Page The Kinsmen- Club of Clinton executive for 1979-80, the 60th anniversary'of Kinsmen are front row, left to right, Doug Macaulay, first vice president; Garry Merner, president; Dave Corrie, second vice president. Back row, Jim Burkhart, asslstant bulletin editor; Bob Vodden and Dave Dalze11,41rectors; Jim Hunter, secretary; Graham Bowker, past president; Tom Craig, director; Tony Stauttener, treasurer; Mel Hohner, registrar, (News -Record photo) Compliments of 379 Victoria St., Clinton Paul Kerrigan Fuels Raul Kerrigan, Rob Dinsmore Brad Kennedy, Mary Cote,' Bill Steenstra 482-9653 • The Clinton Kinsmen were deeply honored and surprised in May -of 1977 when the founder of the Kinsmen Club in Canada, Hal Rogers, right, helped them mark their 25th anniversary at the Vanastra Shillelagh. Chatting with Mr. Rogers were, left.to right, Mike Hoyles of Listowel, deputy governor of zone; Bob Smith of Stratford;' -governor of district; Clinton Kinsmen president, Paul - Kerrigan and former member Malt Edgar. Mr. Rogers started Kinsmen 60 years ago. (News -Record photo) - • PROCLAMATION.. 'WHEREAS -The Association of Kinsmen Clubs has been a - vibrant, responsible, Canadian Association of Service Clubs, devoted to the concept of voluntary service by hundreds» of thousands of members ,dedicated to serving their communities throughout Canada since its founding in Hamilton, Ontario in 1920; and WHEREAS The Association of Kinsmen Clubs has been cogniiant, of the needs of our town and has diligently sought the development and conduct of timely, relevant programs to meet the needs and challenges of our con- stantly changing society; and WHEREAS The Association of Klinsmen Clubs are celebrating their Diamond Anniversary on February 20. 1980; and WHEREAS The Association of Kinsmen Clubs are officially opening for the first time, their own Headquarters Building in Cambridge, Ontario on February 23. 1980; and NOW,. THEREFORE. 1 Harold Lob!), mayor of the town of Clinton, feel that each citizen would welcome the op- portunity to pause and reflect with pride the rich heritage of accomplishment throughout tlie sixty years Kinsmen Clubs have been in existence in Canada as a result of their dedication -and determination in serving their community's greatest » need; » do hereby declare February 20, 1980 KINSMEN DAY and declare the week of February 18 KINSMEN WEEK; and urge all citizens to salute their local Kinsmen Club of Clinton. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have here unto set my hand and caused the seal of the town of Clinton to be affixed this 14th day of February 1980. Harold Lobb MAYOR TOWN OF CLINTON