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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1980-04-24, Page 18swimming pool and park located in Tuckersmith in the east side of the township. They refused to consider the increase of 25 percent when Coun- cillor Falconer said enough of the farmer's money was going to the to*ns. "I can't -see` why we would give them any more." Reeve Ervin Sillery added, "I think $300 is not too bad." Councillor Brown remarked on the pollution in Silver Creek 'at the Seaforth Lions Park last summer and said, "This summer it will be worse than last. It is really full, a silt trap. Reeve Sillery said it resulted from the municipal drain that McKillop 'put in last summer. ' No grants were ap- , prayed for the Clinton, Hensall and Seaforth` recreation associations as they have not requested any specific amounts tfii's year, but Tuckersmith has asked them to donate to its reconstruction work at Vanastra. ".Perhaps we should wait to give them grants when we see what they give," remarked one member of council. fLIN AM ?Y+M T NE1 RECORD, TRU ,A IL2 , 1980 -by M. Bobiotion and E. 114,0' 4v Lioness On April I7,. the Vanastra A and District. Lioness held their business meeting at the Ree. Centre, A form of Chinese auctiomwas held, where the ladies bid on various items, and the money will be used to help .cover the cost. of their trip to the Leader "Dog i'schoot in Rochester onMay 4, A workshop was held last Saturday; April 12, at the Rec Centre, when the Lioness served 40 people. On April 19,, the Lioness held another rummage sale at the rec centre, but with various other ac- -ltivities..going ..on_. -in -_the area, attendance was down, but our Lioness would like to thank these people that did turn out to helpsupport our club. Nursery School Although our. Lioness sale was not as fruitful on Saturday, our nursery school craft table was a great success,enough money was made to send the children to Lion's Safari, with enough left over for a graduation in June. A further report on that as the date draws nearer. Brownies -On Monday, April 21, our brownies met at the church. After their opening, a special thank - you song was rehearsed for ---their- -mother---and» daughter banquet, which will beheld June 2. A -reminder to Brownies: have your dinner amoney, in for this as soon as possible. The price is $3,50 for mothers and x$2.60 for daughters. There , will. be no Brownie meeting on. April 28, with this day being professional development day at the school. Also Brownies, you're tQ meet at the church this. Saturday, April 26, at '12 noon to pick up your cookie orders. Teen Dance Remember, this Friday night a teen dance will be held at the Rec Centre from 8:30 p.m. to 11:.30 p.m. Heather Gardens bingo On Monday, April 21, a bingo was held at Heather Gardens and the first share -the -wealth of $26 went to Susan Wagler with Ken Hall winning $5 for the Red Cross. The second share -the - wealth was won by Mrs. Govenlick with Alice Jackson winning $5.00 for the letter "X". The jackpot of $150 was won by Millie Hanley. The next Bingo will be on Monday, April 28, star- ting at 8 p.m. Admission - is $1 per person., 16 years of age and over. .Bingo The first share -the - wealth of $57 was won by Evelyn Vanderburg of ---Goderich..,.• .and- --- .Mang .. Bezzo claimed the second share -the -wealth of $65 while the final share -the - Twp, studies bridges Tuckersmith township road superintendent Allan Nicholson was authorized last week by council to attend a seminar in Waterloo on April 16 on cement work as affecting bridges. He. reported that about 50 road signs had been removed or damaged. Council approved a tile drainage loan for $9,000. Stanley Township will spray weeds for Tuckersmith at $22 per hour. The Vanastra Curling Club' is in- vestigating building a new rink. Council discussed and approved most of the grants it will give this year. The three agriculture societies in the township will each receive $150, up from $125 last year; Hensall-South Huron; Seaforth and Huron Central -Clinton. The Mental Health Association was given $25 again this year, also the 'Salvation Army of London received $25 and the Huron Plowmen's Association'$50.. The Federation of Agriculture was given $7Q0 again this year and the Tuckersmith 4-H Clubs will receive $164 so that each of the 41 members will receive $4 each. The Blyth Centre of the Arts will receive $25 as will St. John Ambulance of Seaforth. The Vanastra Recreation Centre will be given a grant of $600 because as Deputy Reeve Bell said, "It's right that the rest of the township pay toward it," and Councillor Frank Falconer stated, "We're Picking up the deficit for it anyway, if it doesn't pay, we (the whole township) pay it." The grant to , the Segforth Community Hospital was dropped this year for the fars I"rte in many years. Last year it received $200. "Leave it out," Councillor Falconer said, "Clinton does not ;receive any.- (no representative from Tuckersmith sits on the `Clinton Hospital board but the township has had a representative on the Seaforth Hospital board for years. Presently it is Cleave Coombs of Egrnondville. The Vanastra Lions Club will be given a grant when they ask for it, last year they received $275. Seaforth Lions. will receive $360 again this year to be used for the wealth of ' wa.s, wonp '�; by Margaret Meow, Clinton. The jackpotwas split between Jeanette Hof- fman of-fman, and Paul Moran each one received $100.00, • Scouts , This week, the boys participated in' some outdoor activities and games: due to the mild weather. Ross Evans' received his silver chain. Boys are reminded again to i have their money and menus in for camp before the ,endi of the month. Community news Friends and neighbours of Jack and Velma Smith would like to welcome them home after six 1 months in sunny West Palm Beach, Florida. They put everyone else here to shame with their beautiful golden tans.' School news Our principal was asked to speak to the Community Association this past Tuesday evening, Kindergarten visitations start today, Thursday, April 24, and one day each week for the next month or so their parents will register them for next year's. kindergarten class. Mr. Hingley returns to the school for photo retakes. Remember, there will be a P.D. Day scheduled for Monday, April 28th -and the--ehildr-en- will -.not have classes. Friday, May 2nd is "Circus Day" at , Kit- chener. Our kindergarten to grade 1 children. *are already very excited. Final details will be sent home this week. Education Week is May 4 to 10th, and the theme is "Together In Education" SPRING TOURS for SENIOR CITIZENS N141►GARA FALLS 2 days May 7-8 HOLLAND TULIP FESTIVAL 3 days May 12-13-14 LILAC TIME ROCHESTER NEW YORK 3 days May 21-23 OTTAWA TULiP FESTIVAL 3 days May 26-28 KINGS ISLAND CINCINNATI 4 days June 9-12 AGAWA CANYON 3 days June 24-26 .Eat Coast - 15 days July 14-28 Most meals included in above tours. Book now, don't be disappointed. Reg. No. 1890637 MAXIE TRAVEL PALMERSTON 343-3243 or 271-7741 HAVING AN AUCTION? Contact VICTORIA AND GREY To Inquire About Our SAFE, CONVENIENT, BONDED COURIER. This is a no charge, no obligation service ' Phone q 524-1381 JiIP719 .Holmos . Manager ase 8 Our baseball teams are. startng to shape up, but we still need a couple of male coaches. All boys. interested in the boys midgets 14 17 yrs. please sign up with Diane Durnin 482-3544 or Moira Robinson 482»3080. I think we have a coach for you, but I won't give any names .till we are sure. We still. need 10.and 11 year-old boys and girls for our senior. squirt teams, so come on kids, come out and have fun, The coaches'and•team's.. areas follows: t -ball, 6 years and under, Maurice Thiebeault and Susan Wagler; squirts 7, 8 and 9, Ches. Higdon;, squirt; boys, 10 - :11 years, Ches. Higdon (part time) and we still, need full coach for this , team; squirt girls 10 - 11 years, Moira Robinson and Susan Wagler; pee wee boys, 11 -13 years, Gerald Robinson; pee wee girls, 11 - 13 years, Esther aping;p Handy;: midget boys and midget girls, still. need coaches. . Come and help out all you people who enjoy working' with kids and know a little bit about baseball. We need you. 'Noisy Cubs Cubs too were outside this week in the nice weather, as they played , games and rail' an ob- stacle course. They also learned: 'a new noisx song called 'Shout, Shout, Bang Bang", Akela , explained to the boys that they weren't getting their lair curtains until . they had their two Weeks perfect at ee a u time Ae.n.d nce_The=boys_.m.us.t-_- call their sixer if they are • unable to. attend the meeting. Next week, is the last week for registration for skills camp, so please get your money in. amping Thirty Guiders took part in aamp'C.ertif ca on rogram or eaverDivtston of the Girl Guides of Canada at Lucknow United Church on Saturday, Bev Cotton, Blyth, left, Tawny Owl, First Blyth Brownie Pack; Joyce Irwin, Clinton, centre, Commissioner for Radar District and Janet Cameron, Clinton, right, Brown Owl, First Clinton Brownies_ participated in the training sessicn. Camp Leadership was the morning topic and in the afternoon the Guiders discussed camp skills, themes of camping and held discussion groups. (Photo by Sharon Dietz) FRIDAY APRIL 25th SATURDAY APRIL 26th x,:00 A.M. • 7:00 P.M. -- Adults '7.00- Children 'S.00 ON DISPLAY Saturday April 26th MODEL AIRCRAFT DISPLAY • A & P • THE MET • LEISURE WORLD • PET SHOP •GODERICH SOUND CENTRE • CAMEO HAIR STYLING • SANDY'S • ORMANDY'S JEWELLERS • NAKAMURA PHARMACY • CHILDREN'S SHOPPE & YARN CENTRE • IRENE HILI LADIES WEAR • DON'S SHOE PLACE • T -t$ BANK • FARM CREDIT CORPORATION A&P&THE MET ARE OPEN PRI. & SAY. PROM 9:00 A.M.. 9:00 P.M. e, AY.