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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News Record, 1981-01-15, Page 7• Little used last winter, the highway department's giant snowblower has seen quite a bit of work in the first two weeks of January already this year, and weather officials say that winter has only started. Here Gary Murray digs out the large drift on Vinegar Hill, at the north end of Clinton. (James Fitzgerald photo) • At the local bowling lanes Tuckersmith Mixed Broadfoot's Hammers are leading the league with 76 points, while Sid's Crowbars and Warren's Wrenches are wedged into a second place tie with 73 points apiece. Veenstra's Vicegrips have 68 points, Scottie's Screwdrivers are next with 66 and John's Jacks are in last place with 64. Hilda Veenstra had the ladies' high single of 238 and the high triple of 601. Mary Buffinga bowled her way th the high average of 183. For the men, Walter Pepper had the high single of 284 and the high triple of 656. Angus Hummel hao the high average of 206. Tuesday Afternoon Ladies Nancy Roy was the top bowler of the week. She took the individual high single of 295, the high triple with 763 and the high average of 196. Rose's Roasted Nuts'ic the At Vanastra rink top team of the league with 94 points. Ramona's Pistachios are second with 92'2 and Castle's Chestnuts have 85. Beulah's Butternuts have 83'2 points and Bircham's Beechnuts and Bonie's Beer Nuts both have 82 points. Ruby's Cashews are close behind with 81 and Edgar's Almonds are at the bottom of the barrel with 78. fixed bonspiel set ByJim Ferguson Super congratulations to our Junior Curlers who won 13 A & B Division on Sunday, January llth at the Pepsi Junior Tankard held at Allenford. Skip was Bill. Gibson; vice - skip was $Tian Falconer; se- cond was David Townsend and lead was. Ron Taylor... This team will now go on to Tilbury. There is a mixed bonspiel on Saturday, January 17 and there is still room on both the 9 a.m.and 11 a.m. draws. This bonspiel is sponsored by Bank of Montreal, Haugh Tire and Clinton Meat Market. Contact Alex Town- send at 482-3237 for informa- tion. There will be a dance on Saturday, February 7 at the Vanastra Recreation Centre from 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Tickets are available from club members or the Vanastra Factory Outlet or the Township office. The winner of the New Year's Draw for the glas curling rocks was Ron Taylor of Varna. Figure skaters.... • from page 6 Club, while on Sunday, January 11 the club hosted a test day for the higher test skaters and the following tests were passed: third figure, Susan Howells; sixth figure, Brenda and Marg Dupee. With the Dupee girls pass- ing their 6th figures, this is another "FIRST" in the history of the Clinton Club.' Congratulations Girls! According to the dance committee, the tickets are completely sold out and there is a waiting list. On Sunday. Januar,- 18. the club is sponsoring a Club Competitionfor the members of the cjub. There will `be trophies and medals presented which have been sponsored by local banks, clubs and businesses in the town. The competition begins at 4 p.m. Everyone welcome, there will be a silver collection at theldoor. With the Bantam Hockey Tournament scheduled , for January 24 and 31, there will be NO skating on January 24 and NO skating for the beginners and juniors on January 31. on SKI SUITS -SKI JACKETS LEATHER SKI MITTS and GLOVES TOQUES dCOUNTRY SKI SUITS SKI VESTS MAIN CORNER CLINTON 4i2-3030 Women To By Shelley McPhee Huron County's Women Today group has decided to collaborate with the Con- estoga College's Clinton, campus in offering a series off workshops and seminars"' entitled Leadership for Women. Instead of the regular monthly meetings which are open to all women m the county, the group will be of- fering six evening sessions through the college beginn- ing on Monday, January 19. and running on alternate Mondays until March 30. Stress will be the topic of the first workshop and discussion will centre on what cuases stress, what ex- cessive stress does and what can be done to control or manage.It. _.:'I ,e -.:...F .b ry_-2_ -sessions will deal with guilt., the origins of the feeling, its op- presive nature and how it short. circuits independence. The class will also look at ways to cope with guilt. Competitive behavior between women has been scheduled as the February 16 workshop. It will study why women compete, rather than cooperate and will look at different types of ' com- petitive behavior. There will CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 1981—PAGE 7 y o er workshops at Conestigd be some discussion on how to build • more effective rela- tionships between women. How to say what you mean and mean what_ you say in a non-aggressive way will be the , topic • of the March 2 workshop. In studying asser- tiveness, the group will look at ways to be confident in asserting yourself. On March 16, the course will deal with political in- volvement and how women can affect the political pro- cess and lobby effectively. Discussions will centre on how to gather information on issues and how to become politically aware. The final workshop will look at the physical aspects of mood changes and how food additives, vitamins and minerals affect the brain. The March 30 . class- will study the nature of the brain and the substances the brain cells release, resulting in moods, altered behavior and tolerance for stress. Specific illnesses, like schizophrenia , and hypoglycemia and how they tie into nutritional habits will be studied. The six workshops are of- fered to all Huron County women for a cost of $10. They will be held from 7 until 9:30 p.m Already over 75 women have shown interest in the Women Today group that was formed last fall and the organization hopes to reach out to more women through Conestoga College. Anyone interested in the Leadership for Women course may register at the Clinton campus in Vanastra or telephone 482-3458. In Goderich Twp. Group home plan okayed Accounts totalling $37,974.29 were ordered paid when Goderich Township Council met in regular session January 5. Betty Bedard was present at the council meeting to explain her proposal for a Group Home on part lot 18, concession 2. Council then passed a motion to approve the establishment of a Group Horne on this parcel of land as proposed by Ms. Bedard. Don Taylor was present at the ecu meeting to ex- plain plain five sheep claims totalling $1,099.54 and to present his affidavits regarding the same. Council ordered that he be paid. , Council also ordered that a grant of $100 be paid to the Clinton Fair in May and the same be made to the Bayfield Fair in August. A building permit was approved for Linda Land to build a seasonal residence on lot 20. concession 1 but it was Residents who live on+township roads are keeping their fingers crossed that the winds stay calm until a good thaw snrinhs some of the mountainous snowdrifts now building on some roads. This photo was taken in Hallett Township, just north-east of ilinton. (James Fitzgerald photo) !I MD OPMIM ■ Saturday, January 17 to Thursday, January 29 Come to the Highway No. $ West - Opposite Elm Haven Formerly the Self -Serve Gasoline Special! REGULAR NO -LEAD 2 8 • LITRE 3 i ri 94 • LITRE We pump it for you! ULTRA -LUBE MOTOR OIL 10W30 994 1 LITRE WITH GAS PURCHASE POP SHOPPE POP 10 OL, BOTTLES 30 OL, BOTTLE (250 ML.) (850 ML.) 244/��TOA CASE 12 TO A CASE $J a 50 CASE $ V a S® CASE -PLUS DEPOSIT. MORE SPECIALS COMING UP - WATCH FOR THEM! held until approval is received from the Huron County Health Unit. Four quotations were received by council for work required in licencing the two township gravel pits. Council passed a motion approving Mt Engineering to prepare the necessary plans at a cost of $2,000 forme pit and $2,500 for the other. Other quotations were received from B.M. Ross, C.R. Kiar and W.J. Bartlett. C.4iiMeraVse- discugtlion arose among council What's new in Brucefi.eld Miss Mary E. Swan celebrated her 90th birthday last week. She received flowers and many cards including messages from Mr. J. Riddell M.P.P. and Mr. M. Cardiff M.P. Several relatives and neighbours called during the afternoon` to offer best wishes. Miss Dianne Wilson of Lambton College Sarnia spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Wilson. Miss Erma Broadfoot of Kitchener visited with Mr. and Mrs. John Broadfoot. The cold snowy weather of January is ideal for outdoor winter sports. members over the type of sign and the price for a suitable sign for the new community centre. 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