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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1984-06-06, Page 2ARn """^ rof n� ci PN SDdy, J 4FI liw 19$ F . 4 ali*e Bayfield On May 29, the Bayfield Optimists held their first formal meeting. Pictured are the 1984 Executive and Board of Directors - Front row (left to right) Kelso Fitzsimons, Assistant Secretary -Treasurer; Ray Scott, President; John Verbeek, District Governer; Tim West, Vice -President and Secretary Larry Schilbe. Back row Board of Directors - Doug Telford, Eric Schilbe, John Stanley, Harry Hessel and Brian Brandon. Absent from photo was Vice -President Jerry Johnston. (Bruce Johnston photo) STRAWBERRIES Holmesville • SPRlNGBANK ACRES - Bayfield River Bayfield Clinton", CRNA Brucefield OPENING FOR PICKING ABOUT MID JUNE Phone: 482-9284 PICK -YOUR --OWN at SPRINGBANK ACRES A mile north of VARNA on County Road 31 By Rod Hilts BAYFIELD r After six weeks of planning and preparation, the Bayfield Optimist Club is off the ground and functioning. Thirty-seven members attended the club's inaugural meeting on May 29, which was sponsored by Sarnia's Bluewater Club. The Sarnia -based Optimists fitsts initiated the plan to begin a Bayfield flub and volunteered to be their sponsoring body. "I'm really impressed. It's the way everyone felt. It was first class all the way," Bayfield Optimist Club Director John Stanley said of the work by the Sarnia club. The Optimist Club International motto is 'a friend of youth." There are 44' disticts across North America. AU money generated by the club goes back into community to benefit youth. Ray Scott is this year's Bayfield Optimist Club president; Tim West and Jerry Johnson are the vice-presidents. The board of directors is divided 'in persons on two- year and four-year terms. Two-year term directors are: Harry Hessel, Bruce Johnston and Doug Telford. Four-year term directors are Eric Schilbe, Brian Brandon and John Stanley. "We're trying to get the Optimist Club name out there (public). In the near future we will strive to be as active as possible," Mr. Stanley said. BACHERT MEATS *Try our own smoked pork chops for the bar -b -q season* ,CUSTOM KILLING, FREEZING Cutting & Wrapping KILL DAY ON TUESDAY -All meat Gov't. inspected on the farm 1 MLLE EAST OF WALTON 887-9328 OVERSIZE SHOES LADIES' ... to also 12 MEN'S .... to size Th RUBBER BOOT GOOD $ELECTION MEN'S - LADIES' CHILD'S - BOYS' SAFETY SOOTS 1 MEN'S • LADIES' MANY STYLES WIDE SHOES MEN'S - LADIES' ASSORTED STYLES SEIGEL'S . DOWRES INI NTOWN LONDON 120 DUNDAS 330 CLARENC AT MARKET TY•&K OTICE OF MEETING An open invitation is made to all CONCERNED citizens to attend the Annual Meeting of the Corporation of the Clinton Public Hospital on TUESDAy,JUNEI9,:1984 AT 8:00 PM in the Hospital Conference Room. THE MEETING WILL CONSIST OF: 1. Minutes of:the previous Annual Meeting 2. Report of the Board, including Financial Statements 3. Report of Unfinished Business from previous meeting. 4. Report of Administrator 5. Report of Auditor 6. Report of the Medical Advisory Committee 7. Report of the Hospital Auxiliary 8. New Business 9. Election of Governors (nominations from the floor) 10. Appointment of Auditors for the ensuing year All those persons over the age of eighteen (18) who have donated '5.00 to the hospital at least 30 days before and within a year are eligible to vote at the Annual Meeting for all business and the election of Governors. Any person who has donated 5100.00 to the hospital since December 1, 1962 is automatically a life member of the Hospital Corporation. -t was first class all the way Mr. Stanley aid that one of the gro.. ,'s first projects may be to buy florescent fire proteetion stickers and d.. tribute.them free among the community. No definite projects have been decided, "Initially we're not going out to raise $1,000s. We just want to do small projects at first to let the people know we're here," Mr. Stanley noted. Paul Gorman, an Optimist Club International Field representative from Pittsburg, Penn., was sent to Bayfield to help get the clulroff the ground. Mr. Gorman has set up over 500 clubs across North America in his 12 years as field representative. "This club looks like it will be a very good one. Their future looks excellent. Ray Scott is very interested and dedicated to the success. of the clib,",M>r! Garman said. Mr. Gorman, who just completed setting up a, club hi Minnesota, came to Bayfield equipped with a, ufding kit designed in St. Louis, hedqf Club Internathetional.aTh • euarters kit givoes guideOptimistlines to follow whenstarting a club. It lists five weeks as the time needed to get alub functioning. However Mr. Gorman noted, "Sometimes it takes a year." Brian Brandon was the first person contacted by the Sarnia Optimists when Bayfield was being considered for a club. Following the meeting with Mr. Brandon in mid-April, club interest spread and the number involved jumped from four to 16., Stew McClay, Chairman from the Sarnia Bluewater Optimist Club was, instrumental For Clinton Hospital Auxiliary work in :starting the Beheld club. Mr- McClay and Sarnia sflenibers Bi l Mooney, John Murphy and Lloyd'F?inch attended meetings with the Bayfieldmen in the organizing stages. The Sarnia club is responsible for setting up 14 Optimist Clubs since 1966. This year, the Bayfield Optimist Club will be in Zone 6, the same as their parent club Sarnia. In October, the Bayfield club is moving into Zone 10 with local clubs. - The Bayfield club will be meeting the first Wednesday of every month and their meetings will be alternated between The Captain's Cove and The Albion Hotel. Next month Doug Mahon will be the guest speaker at, the meeting. Mr. Mason is a member of the Sarnia club and is past Governer of the District. fair draw and card parries raise funds BAYFIELD — Sylvan Acres, on the shores of Lake Huron,: was the site of the June meeting of the Auxiliary to Clinton Public Hospital. Marny Walden was hostess to the 34 women in attendance, which started with a potluck luncheon, followed by the business meeting. President Ester Wright announced the annual meeting of the Clinton Public Hospital on Tuesday, June 19, at 8 p.m. in the Conference Room at the hospital. Marie Proctor reported that $368.50 had been realized from the ticket sales for the draw held during the Clinton Fair. Lillian Penhale of Bayfield won the quilt; Doris Batkin of Clinton won the two paintings, and Dorothy Fleet of Clinton, won the Candy Striper doll. Most exciting news was the announcement by Mrs. Marny Walden that Clinton Public Hospital (CPH) has received their first accreditation rating, and it is valid fora two year term. Auxiliary members were reminded that during summer vacation, many have the Opportunity to take vacations; patients however, still need the special services offered by volunteers. If you have an extra hour a week during the summer and could help with the distribution of bedside television sets, please contact Florence Corrie at 482-7758. Iris Montgomery, Gift Shop convenor, displayed three knit afghans for the long term patients. Some squares were knit by the patients themselves and put together in an attractive afghan by Dru Prescott. Three hand knit, baby outfits were brought to the meeting. Keep knitting ladies (and men). The baby population at CPH is ever increasing and new parents and relatives are anxious to buy these lovely hand knits. The membership campaign, organized by Evelyn Holmes and her four ward captains, proved most successful. Many people that were canvassed, mentioned areas in which they would be interested in volunteering. Marg Caldwell, social convenor, spoke on the success of the Florence Nightingale Tea held at the hospital on May 12. Mrs. Proctor reported that the tray favours tor Dominion Day will be created by the Sarah Hale Chapter of the I.O.D.E:, Clinton; the Civic holiday favours by Mr: R. • -Roorda's class at Clinton Public School; and the Labor Day favours by the Sunday School of St. Andrews' United Church, Bayfield. Those who participated in the Vanishing Card Parties this past year, will be delighted to learn that to date, - $1,234.00 has been turned in to the Auxiliary. Convenor of Long Term Care, Dawna Westlake, reported that 33 perms and sets were given in May; one birthday party was celebrated, and one van trip was organized. Volunteers are needed to help in this really worthwhile service, offered to long stay pa- _tients. Penny Sale is just around the corner! Tickets were handed out, and jobs assigned for the draw to be held on Saturday September 29, in the Anglican Parish Hall. A special luncheon is being organized for September to honor persons who have given special service to the Hospital Auxiliary over the years. Bela Sigma Phi honors Audrey Kemp. CLINTON — Members of the Exemplar Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met on May 22, at the home of Ann Adams for the final meeting of the 1983-'84 sorority year. Following a potluck supper, the Exemplar Ritual was held, officially welcoming Nancy Anstett, Gail Hiltz, Marilyn Parr, Marguerite Falconer and Rita Van Dyke, into the chapter. Much to her surprise, Audrey Kemp received the Older, of the Roe, an,honotir,. bestowed upon a meMber who has achieved' 15 active years in sorority. Audrey was presented with a pin and plaque. The business portion of the meeting opened with the roll call question, 'Who do you think your Scout Sister is?" It was interesting to see how clues had or had not . leaked out during the .year, identifying the person who had been sending the surprise. Service chairman, Marguerite Falconer reported that the park benches for the Clinton Pool area were near completion.' Mary Marsh reported that the Beta Sigma Phi signs, to be erected at the edge of town, were also near completion. Ways and Means chairman Linda Meade reported another . successful Regal Catalogue order. The Sorority has supported the following projects this year. Family and Children Services, Huron Day Centre, Art Scholarship at C.H.S.S. 'The Canadian Cancer Society (daffodils), and benches.for the Clinton Pool Area. The installation of officers took place with Mary Marsh as President; Nancy Anstett Vice -President; Gail Hiltz secretary; Fitzgerald corresponding secretary Marguerite Falconer treasurer. Car crashes into culvert VANASTRA - The Goderich OPP reported two accidents last weekend, one of which caused $2,500 in damages. On June 3, John Farrish, 26, of RR 7 'Lucknow Wassouthbohnd on H%ghway 4, 50 metres south of the Vanastta Road when his vehicle went off the road and struck 'a culvert. Farrish escaped injury, however, his 1975 .Oldsmobile received $1,500 damage. Damage to the culvert was set at $1,000. An accident north of Clinton on June 2 1 WQathQro May 29 30 31 June 1 2 3 4 Rain 13 mm' 1984 1983 8 4 16 9 8 3 16 . 5 19 -1 13 5 21 7 15 7 24 8 19 4 22 10 20 6 21 9 15 '10 Rain 24 mm Lois and caused $1,000 damage to a Goderich man's vehicle. The Goderich OPP reported that vehicles driven by Don Lindsay, 33, of Bayfield and Gordon MacDonald, ¢39; :of'Godericlr were northbound on1iighway4 when the accident. occurred. The Lindsay vehicle slowed down when the MacDonald vehicle was unable to stop. MacDonald's vehicle went into the right shoulder and struck a sign post. There were no injuries. Damage• . to MaeDonald's 1967 Pontiac was estimated at $1,000. ' JOGGING TYPE SHOES VERY GOOD SELECTION OF STYLES & SiZES MEN'S $11.98 to $29.98 LADIES' & BOYS' 811.98 to $29.98 CHILDREN'S $9." to $24.98 DOWNTOWN LONDON 120 DUNDAS 330 CLARENCE AT MARKET AT YORK SAVE ON FOOTWEAR FOR THE W OLE FAMILY MEN'S s DRESS SHOES * EXTRA SPECIAL FEATURE* * + � "Hurry these items won't last long" OF CLOTHING FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY • Baby T -Shirts • Jackets • Slacks • Ruiner Pants • Kids T-ShIrts • • Sweaters • Blouses a Jeans