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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1981-07-23, Page 3Three summOr students run program BY JOANNE BUCHANAN Three students have been hired through a Summer Canada '81 federal gover- nment grant to run a 10 week camp and activity program for Huron County's Family and Children's Services this year. University students Randy Wheeler of Goderich, Jim Crawford of Port Albert and Julie Twynham of Seaforth have been busy since June 29 contacting families through FACS workers, setting up camp and activity migrants and gathering camping equipment together. The program is divided into two sections: organized camping at established camps and day activities with overnight camping in provincial parks. There are approximately 72 children fromall over the county involved. in the former and approximately 75 involved in the latter. They range m age from three to 15 years and are grouped according to age. Randy, Jim and Julie have divided their work to cover the south, central and north areas in the county with headquarters in. Goderich. They hook into established recreation programs in each of the five towns of Goderich, Clinton, Seaforth, Wingham and Exeter so as not to overlap and they also make up their own programs in- cluding crafts and taking the children on outings to museems, beaches, parks, etc. If achildwan.tstogotoa regular camp, they make the registration and tran- sportation arra figments. A lot of emphasisbeing put on teaching swimming to those children who don't know how. Randy has his Royal Life Saving and Red Crass Instructors badges and Julie has her Bronze Cross. The Summer Canada '81 grant covers the salaries and benefits of the Randy, Jim 04. • Andrea Carlin shows what a perfect pitch is all about. She managed to throw the softball through the small 18 inch hole, and beaned the photographer to boot. Is that like hitting two birds with one stone? Andrea was taking part in the Optimists Baseball Contest on Saturday morning in Clinton. (Tom McMahon photo) stuck in the middle b - shelley Dy mcphee Four o'clock, Sunday afternoons - that was always a favorite time of the week. My sister and I would roar into the family room, interrupt Dad's beloved football game, and flip the TV dial to our favorite show, Batman. For a solid 30 minutes, our hearts would thump, our stomachs would flip and our noses would almost mash into the screen as wetook in all the won- derment and adventure of Batman and his gorgeous sidekick Robin. They were our heroes. We dreamed about them and talked like them. We had our Bat codes memorized by heart and we hated their arch enemies, The Penguin, The Riddler and The Cat Woman. When I was younger I had an endless supply of heroes and in my greatest daydreams they would always be there to save me and to love me. I simply adored The Monkees, and, Davy Jones was the love of my life for at least three whole weeks. I worshipped Robert Kennedy and decided that my name should be changed to Ann, just like Princess Anne. Now yellowed scrapbook pages are filled with pictures, newspapers clip- pings and magazine articles attesting and Julie and FACS picks up the camping fees and costs for camping eaufpment and supplies. Bhiewater Centre has loaned some tents and camping equipment and it is also hoped that members of the .uumanunity will donate money or sleeping bags, blankets, tents, etc to the program too (phone 524-7356 if youwishtodoso). Although the camp program is basically open to all children in the county,. it is mainly designed for low income families under FACS supervision. Such families usually don't have the money for camp fees or tran- sportation: "The program provides relief for the parents and enrichment for the children;" explains Peggy Rivers of FACS. Randy, Jim and Julie say they are enjoying their summer job because it benefits thecommunity. Rec centre news Roll-a®thon is great success Thursday's Roll -A -`hon was a great success. In total, there were 62 people participating. Winners and total sponsor money will be announced after all sponsor money has been collected. We would like to thank the rollerskaters and their sponsors for their support. Tiny Tot. Time is held every Friday at the Clinton Arena from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. Last Friday's attendance was 16 children in the morning and 13 children in the afternoon. We all en- joyed swinuning in the wading pool and playing in the park. This week's senior citizen euchre party was a trumping success with an attendance of 35. Elda Stephen and Jean McEwen were the high score win- ners and Rachel won our mystery number prize. Our first Craft Afternoon was held on Tuesday, July. 21. Twelve people attended this event. They were very enthused about learning the art of batiking and sket- ching. CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, JULY 23, 1981-7PAGE 3 Setting it up to my great love and., adoration for Bobby Orr. On Saturday nights I stayed glued to the television to cheer on my favorite Number 4, and one of the most memorable events of my early years was seeing the back of Bobby Orr's neck. His teammate Gary Doak was married in Goderich and Mum snuck my girlfriend and I into the back of the church to see our favorite Boston Bruin. Bobby Orr sat only a few pews ahead of us and I contentedly gazed at the back of his head for an entire 45 minutes. I've matured and mellowed now, and my tastes have changed. I admire Mother Therese, and greatly respect all the courage and determination that Terry Fox had. Tom Jones and Richard Gere make my heart flutter, and Bette Midler always brings me to my feet in a wild frenzy. There's just nothing like a hero to give us great inspiration and courage, and help us fulfill our most imaginative dreams. The* have always been heroes and heroines to fill needs and desires, to comfort and give courage to people of all ages, color and race. Fictional or real, without them the world would be a very unhappy and weary place. Vacation Cash Give -A-Way We'll Give You $5.00 Cash. - If You Join the ubBefore You Go On Vacation 482-9773 Membership Fee -x35.00 Offer Expires July 29, 1981 Even though the mail, service is still shut down because of the strike by inside workers, many firms are getting around the problem by hiring students to deliver their bills. Here Beverly Betties of Goderich, assisted by her visiting cousin, Chad Young of Timmins, dropped off Union Gas bills in Clinton on Tuesday. (James Fitzgerald photo) TO BEAT THE BAND 0.) 40 PoxN A SKIN CREAM JOHNSON "S BABY POWDER 700 G SHOP THE TRIANGLE IN UR TOWN 180 m1. $2” FLEX SUPER SHAMPOO5 9 OR CONDITIONER 75 m1 $ w JOHNSON'S NEN ELASTIC FABRIC $ 1 99 DRESSING STRIP 3 x 1 YD • PLAYTEX MAXI PADS DOCTOR SCHOLL S FOOT POWDER 30 s 100 g X289 994 THE sousRE MAIN CORNER MAIN CORNER GODERICH CLINTON SEAFORTH TRI ANO LE DISCOUNT.i!,11 Vr Johnathon Baker, Michelle Smith and Susan Jefferson are working hard making sure that Clinton area children and adults have a relaxing and entertaining summer. The three students are organizing and conducting the Recreation and Relaxation program in town this year. (Shelley McPhee photo) Fun and games dor us, is work for Clintongroup By Shelley McPhee It may be rest and relaxation for Clinton residents, but for Michelle Smith, Jonathon' Baker and Susan. Jefferson it's work. These three Clinton students are en- suring that the summer months are active, exciting, and entertaining for Clinton children and adults through the town's Recreation and Relaxation program. Whether it be card parties or kite flying, bus trips or badminton, the 1981 program offers a little something for everyone. Each Monday afternoon, a senior citizens card party is held in the town hall, and every Friday morning and afternoon the Tiny Tots meet at the Clinton arena for a half-day of learning and fun. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays are usually spend on special outings, like the July. 23rd trip to Grand Bend, or the upcoming July 29th trip to Canada"s Wonderland." The senior citizens have taken a special trip to the Huron Country Playhouse and the children have visited Story Book Gardens in London. Sports days, craft afternoons, picnics, kite flying days, bowling and roller skating have filed the June and July itinerary for the Recreation, and Relaxation program and the response to these have been ex- cellent. ' "It's getting the kids and the adults involved," Michelle explained, "and we can always take in more." Recreation and Relaxation has also stressed getting involved in the com- munity, and two roll-a-thons have been held to help raise money for the Clinton Public Hospitalbuikfing fund. Planning the activities and im- plementing a is more than half the work and a 1 rding to Michelle. "We just think of wha • liked to do when we were kids." August's schedule 1 uture a special pool party, a trip 1,'�, • Blyth Summer Festival, and a Monte Carlo night for the youngsters. More events will be set at the end of July and schedules for the August Recreation and Relaxation program can be picked up at the town hall. 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