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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News-Record, 1986-04-02, Page 12! 9 6 * 8 Page 13r-•C1�1TQ1�1 N, AWS. +�}R1], WEDNESDAY APRILP, RAPRILL1;9 2, Distilling unit purchased CLINTON - Sometime ago, the Clinton Bluewater Club raised money by selling tickets on an afgan which was donated by the club's secretary -treasurer. In turn, the money was donated to Operation Eyesight. Just recently, the club received a letter explaining what has been done with these funds. Briefly, the money bought equipment for the Bangladesh National Society for the Blind Eye Hospital in Khulna. They pur- chased a distilling unit which makes their eye drops and other medicines which re- quire distilled water. Also for sterlizing their instruments as it prevents the build-up of minerals. - The Bluewater members feel honored m Jr. Farmers to select king. and queen HURON COUNTY - Spring is on its way, and yes, the Huron Cbunty Junior Farmers are preparing for their king and queen contest. Each April a new king and queen is selected to representthis organization at many of the year's events. The selection process consists of an inter- view, speech and the display of a talent. Many capable delegates will be competing for the crowns. (Two delegates from each of the five Huron County. clubs - one guy and one gal! ) This contest will take place on April 21 at the Clinton Public school. All spectators are welcome. The crowning will take place on April 26 at the Clinton Legion at the Spring Fling. Everyone is invited to participate in the dancing and the celebration of our new king and queen. For more information about either of these events contact your local Junior Farmer president or call: 'Dianne Oldfield - 527-1436 or Steve Webster, 523-4304. Jr. Farmers conference having taken part in this project. Also enclosed in the letter received by the club was a picture of the plaque which is at- tached to the distilling machine which reads: Water distilling apparatus donated by Bluewater Club for the Blind Canada.. LONDON - About 400 Junior Farmers from across the province met for their An- nual March Conference at the Holiday Inn in London, March 14 =16. The theme for this year's conference was Growing For The Future. Delegates worked on developing various skills such as leader- ship and communication while they, met fellow Junior Fanner members. The March conference combines the organization's annual meeting with the elec- tion of the provincial president and • vice- president as well as an atmosphere con- ducive to learning. The program was filled with guest speakers and active group discussions. One of the highlights of the March con- ference was a banquet and dance. At this oc- casion, a candlelight ceremony marked the induction of provincial' directors and ex- ecutive for the upcoming year and the an- nouncements were made of selected win- ners of interprovincial and overseas trips. Huron County sent 12 delegates to this event, all of whom came back with renewed enthusiasm. Jr. Farmers to go on trips The Huron County Junior Farmer Association would like to congratulate Lin- da Axtmann, Rob Essery and Janice Mur- ray. These three people attended the March Conference this year in London and were rewarded for their Junior Farmer works. Linda Axtmann will be attending the Great Lakes Social Recreation . Camp in Michigan. Rob Essery will be travelling to West Germany, and Janice Murray is the delegate who is being sent to Indiana.' The travelling exchange programs pro- vide unlimited opportunities for Junior, Farmers to travel to other provinces and countries, as well as to host over 30 delegates who visit the province annually. Every year, members are invited to ap- ply and be interviewed for the exchanges. Our travelling ambassadors are selected based on their participation in the communi- ty, Junior Farmers, 4 -II and personal skills. These exchange trips they last from two weeks for an interprovincial trip, to eight months for the Australia/New Zealand exchange. When the delegates return from their ex- change, they often relive their experiences by giving slide show to local church ggroups, women's institutes and Junior Papier clubs Why don't you conte on oiit and loin Junior Farmers? tt may Pay off ae well for pati as it has for our three lucky , and en usiastic Huron County Jui for Farmer me er* -Estall:iiihed ate.`'. asci. _ , ng wrriters benefit A new Writers-ln-Residebee program in published writers, it will provide a higher develop.ment." . She also said the program will cover •writers' salaries, expenses and administra- tion costs and will provide a new opport ty for librarians to consult with senio • writers with regard to promoting their oop lections of contemporary Canadian writing. Writers who want to participate in the pro gram must be Ontario residents and must have published works of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, children's literature or drama. Pro- gram details will be available in April 1986. Ontario public libraries will broadenublic basic income as well as a greater exposure awareness of Onthrio's literature while pro- to•cominunity life that win help develop in- viding stability to the -proving 's 'senior t' digenous literature.;'. , writers, Citizenship and Culture Minister Li- "In turn, these writers can, through Li- ly Munro said recently• workshops and by assessing individual Both established and aspiring writers will manuscripts, provide professional guidance benefit from this program) which will begin to aspiring writers. This will expand and in April, Dr. M;unron said.. reinforce the role of public libraries and the "Writer -In -Libraries will work in many Ontario Library Service as community ways," she explained. "For Ontario's forums for learning and creative 'Township appoints building inspector GODERICH TWP. - Andrew DePutter was appointed as the new building inspector for the township at the, council meeting on March 3. Mr, De Putter, of RR2 Bayfield, later met with council to discuss the policies under which council wants him to operate. The clerk was also instructed by council to prepare a list of building permits and forms as used by neighboring municipalities for the next meeting. requested by Reg Smith and James Knight for their properties. The clerk was in- structed to prepare the necessary circula- tions. - Sandra Orr attended the council meeting to discuss streetlights _and the heritage status of the White Carnation Restaurant. Jack McLaughlin, Clerk for Tuckersmith Township, met with council to discuss the day care centre operating at Vanastra. Craig Lang of the Ministry of Natural A minor variance to the zoning bylaw was Resources was present at the meeting to KUENZIG FOOD MARKET CLINTON discuss the rehabilitation of the township's gravel pit on lots 34 and 35 on concession 12. Council passed a Motion to increase the land severance rates by $25. The rates for minimal sized lots were increased to $75 from $50. The rates standard rates will rise from $75 to $100 and the comtne'rcial rates were raised from $100 to $125. The township's road budget for 1986 was approved by council with $139,600 slated for construction and $272,200 for road maintenance. €-i i., Produce"USA, Canada No. 1 LARGE GREEN PEPPERS LB. Produce USA, Canada No.1 New Crop GREEN CABBAGE sir <10 Produce USA, Canada No. 1 VINE -RIPENED TOMATOES Nei i`+!`Y:y�',+�;:sfi , /33s,.Gii,'�.,�'i�i i$i::%,.W, Canada No. 1 Cello CARROTS 1 5LS. BAG' Canada Fancy IDARED APPLES Produce Ontario FRESH MUSHROOMS 9 8 OZ. PKG. Produce USA, Canada No. 1 BROCCOLI 1.1 9 Bunch' California ORANGES Dozen California STRAWBERRIES 6" Pot, Tropical DIEFFENBACHIA PLANT FRENCH FRIES.' ° 99 HASH BROWNS2, F R • ORANGE DRINK