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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1986-11-26, Page 2P Page 2—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1986 Mews and futures Happy ending for exchange student By David Emslie BRUCEFIELD - While Eric Menard's early days in Huron County were disastrous ones, the Quebec exchange student's' Stay here took a turn for the better. Eric has been staying with the Taylors since his arrival on September 6 as he is paireci with Bryan Taylor, a Grade 12 stu- dent from Central Huron Secondary School. The Granby, Quebec native explained how his stay got off on the wrong foot. Three weeks after his arrival he lost his jacket, and in his jacket pockets was his week-old camera, his wallet and glasses. If this wasn't enough to put a damper on his spirits, the following night he closed his windows to a thunderstorm, and the next in- stant the whole storm window blew into his room. Fortunately he jumped over his bed and escaped the flying glass. "I thought Eric would want to go home immediately," Eunice Taylor said of the double disaster. "I must admit, Eric handl- ed it quite well." As Eric hails from a city of 40,000, he has noticed a few differences while living in Brucefield for the past few months. "The difference between here and my city is that on Friday' nights, there is nothing to do," Eric said in his accented English. "There is less service here; there are buses going around the city and in Brucefield you have 10 or 15 minutes of cars to get anywhere. Your friends are far away." The schooling is also a bit difference for Eric at CRSS. "Most classes are the same, but here I have six courses and in Granby I have nine or 10," he said, and added that the major _ courses like math, French and English are basically the same. At CHSS he takes half Grade 12 and half Grade 13 courses. "In French I could be in Grade 14 or 15, but in English I should be in, maybe Grade 10." Eric said laughing. He also noted that the relationship bet- ween teachers and students its more formal in Clinton as the teachers are called by Mr., Mrs. or Miss while in Granby the students are on a first name basis with their teachers. "It's like they're friends," he said. Aside from his schooling here, Eric is also involved in playing hockey. He is playing with the school team and practicing with the Clinton Midgets. When in Quebec Eric plays. for a double "A" team. After Eric leaves for Granby on December 4, Bryan will be travelling their for February, March and April. Bryan, however, is a bit worried about his French as he will be taking all of his school subjects in that language. slas<,.�,tic�H • Masonic donation was combined effort of lodges. CLINTON - During last week's council meeting, members of the South Huron District Masonic Lodges presented the School Car On Wheels Committee with a cheque for $5,000. The money was from a project started in June of 1983 which involv- ed the 17 lodges as well as the, Masonic Foundation of Ontario. "The Grand Master of Ontario wanted all districts to take on a project and the School Car became the project," explained Mike Falconer, Master of the Clinton Lodge. The School Car seemed like a logical pro- ject to work on as Fred Sloman, who was a teacher on the first School Car On Wheels, was a member of the Masonic Lodge for over 50 years. "The District thought it was a very unique project," said Mr. Falconer. The Masonic Lodge is not permitted to raise funds by holding community events, such as bake sales, but raised the money through donations from members. "Each of the Lodges submitted some money and the Masonic Foundation match- ed it with $1 for every $4," Mr. Falconer explained. Breaking the total down, the South Huron District raised $4,000 and the Masonic Foun- dation gave $1,000. The money will go towards refurbishing the School Car On Wheels which is located in Sloman Park.i Warden completes one year. Eric Menard (left) is an exchange student from Granby, Quebec and he has been paired with Bryan Taylor of Brucefield for the exchange. Eric will be staying with the Taylors until December 4. (David Emslie photo) "It's not as good as his English when he came here," Bryan said of his French language skills. Both Eric and Mrs. Taylor noted that it was better that he came to Ontario first as it is easier for a French speaking student to assimilate into English speaking society. "I think they planned it very well having the French students here first to get them to adjust," Mrs. Taylor, said, as students from Ontario aren't as well versed in French as their counterparts are in English. "We'll be used to each other, we won't have to get together because we'll already be together," Eric added. He said he is now at the point where he is thinking in English rather than his native French. "When talking on the phone in French, I sometimes have to stop and think of a word," he stated. However, all three agreed that it may take a while longer before Bryan starts thinking in French. As previously mentioned, Eric's story has a happy ending. Although things started out badly, he is not looking forward to leaving. "I feel good here; it will be hard to leave. When I left Granby I knew I would see them in three months, but when I leave here, maybe I won't see them anymore," he said, but added that he may return in . the summer. "It's amazing that you can have someone come into a family and fit in in no time; become a new member in no time. It could be Eric's personality, he is a very nice boy," Mrs. Taylor concluded. Huron County's first female warden was honored during a night of firsts at the an- nual warden's banquet, Nov. 14, at the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre. The location of the dinner in Brussels was a departure from the normal tradition of holding the banquet in Goderich, as Warden Leona Armstrong asked the event be held in her home community. The Grey Township reeve lives just outside of Brussels and has been active in various ways in the community. In adition, as Bayfield Reeve Dave Johnston told the 265 people attending the banquet, it was the first time both the warden and the warden's spouse had been picutured on the front of the banquet program. It was fitting, Johnston said, because when Armstrong's father, Harvey Johnston held his banquet as warden in 1952, it was the first occcasion spouses had ever beeen invited to the banquet. The warden initiated another first, when she asked County Engineer Bob Dempsey to propose a toast to Hurn County. Demp- sey, who recently announced his resigna- tion to accept a position with an insurance company, said it gave him many deep feel- ings to ba asked to propose the toast. Huron County, he said, is the end of the road – not only in physical terms; being beside Lake Huron – but in the long years of effort it took in building tghe country from pioneer days to the present. It is also the beginning .of the road, for the young people who are growning up in the county, Dempsey added. It was a night of praise for Armstrong, who will complete her one-year term with the election of a new warden next month. There was mock criticism, however from Bruce County Warden Doug Thompson, who spoke on behalf of eight other counties represented. He told the gathering Arm- strong had set a bad example for others at conventions becaue she wanted to attend all the work sessions. Hullet Township Reeve Tom Cunn- ingham, himself a warden in 1984, said he hoped Armstrong would be around at the county level to see the completion of the projects started under her administration. The renovations at Huronview and the new Huron County Pioneer Museum are two such projects. Following presentation of a county ring by McKillop Township Reeve, Marie Hicknell and Hay Township Reeve Lionel Wilder, Armstrong said her term as warden had been a most challenging and exciting year. She said she hoped she had not forgotten how to cook in the year of be- ing away from home.Among the activities in which she took part were three ses- quicentennial celebrations in the county. A few words of praise were also directed by Armstrong at her husband Jim, for his support through her term of office. During every session of county council during the year, she said, Mr. Armstrong arranged to have a rose put on her desk. Among the most unique presentations of . the evening was a framed salute from the Michigan State Legislature, delivered by Glen Kerr, a friend of the Armstrongs and a member of the legislature. This Weekend • Friday & Saturday, Nov, 28 & 29 Whiffs fhili family fund-raiser and Help the Londesboro Lions get Ron Nesbitt. back on the road! For the ladies ... FASHION SHOW November 28, '86 at 8 p.m. Hullett Central School Fashions from the r.. Advance Tickets: $5.00 Available at Clinton News -Record or call 523-4379 Fashion Show Sponsored b the Londesboro Womens Institute 4 For len EUC th 'v. TOU MENT (int * desboro Hall) ADMISSION: $aper person FOR TICKETS CALL ART AIRDRIE 523-4962 •e• PLEASE NOTE: - All events will be held at Hullett Central School in Londesboro - except for men's and teen's Euchre - at the Londesboro Hall. TALENT SHOW Six hours of continuous entertainmentl SATURDAY, NOV, 29. 10 AMe4:30 PM The Londesboro Lion's Club would like to thank the follow- ing people who have boon so generous In volunteering time and talent 10:00 - Blyth Gymnastics Group - Coach: Betty Bettye 10:15 - Music by: "Special Division" • Mark Hussey, Rob Adams , Chris Macintosh, Grant Weber 11:00 - Clinton Lion's Nu -Notes - Leader - Beecher Menzies, 11:15 - Music by: "Moe Gravel" - Mike Powell, Stove Hearn, ' Rob Fletcher. Lisa Bosman, Mike Pullen 12:00 • Vocal Duet: The MacDonald Sisters - Cathy.& Chris 12:15 - Vocal • Andy Andrews • 1:30 - Central Huron Secondary School Choir - Director Louise MacGregor 1:00 - Small Fry i Friends: Vocal, Piano, Step -Dance Performers - Lisa Batman, Denise Hulley, Carla Stacey. Kerrie & Jennifer Szusz, Rhonda Howatt, Paula Allen, Cheri Taylor, Kelly Rosman, Ron dr:ldanus 1:45 - Paul Stevenson School of Music - Guitar & Accordion 2:45 • Central Huron Secondary School Drama Club -Director: Steve Oliver 3:05 Varna Singers - Director: Eterioria Hayter 3:15 - Members of the Clinton Legion Pipe Band 3:30 • MacDonald Sitars i Scott Millar 3:45 - Snell Ferhily Wows Coma d Stay at Iona as you cant Sae you thoral AUCTION ITEMS SATURDAY, NOV. 29 - STARTING AT APPROX. 5:30 P.M. COLLECTIBLES: "Man In Motion" Plato, Donated by Middaugh Collectibles Rare Money Collection, Donated by Gordon Radford Numbered Print 1 of 500 - Painting, Donated by Larry Lucid Numbered Print 1 of 324 Commissioned Painting, Donated by Vic Stackhouse Premier of Ontario's Autographed Tie, Donated by Jack Riddell M.P.P. Autographed Album by Gordon Lightfoot, Donated by Ruby 8 Joan Leibold Autographed Numbered Atlas, County of Huron, Donated by Tom Cunningham SPORTS ITEMS: Autographed "Pat Rlggin: Goalstick, Molson's Cooler, Box Seat for B Toronto Blue Jay Games, alt Donal 5t'by John 8 Brenda Radford Blue Joys Autographed Team Baseball & Blue Joys Players Autographed Pictures, Donated by Peter Hardy Maple Leaf Hockey Tickets "Rods" for January 24th, Donated by Jim & Brenda Kitcheng SPORTS BAG, Donated by N.D. Cameron CRAFTS: Decorated Cakes, Donated by The Golden Lantern, Kitty McGregor and Bonnie Beorrs Wool Blankets, Custom Woodwork, Donated by Clare Vincent Spoanrack, Donated by Lorne Hunking Crib Quilt, Denoted by The Trading Post Wool Blanket, Donated by Ruth Vanderlei Hooked Angel For Xmas Tree, Donated by Dorothy Sottiaux Knitted Afghan, Donoted by Murray Adams Stained Glass Work, Donated by Dani Snihur Cabbage Patch Outfit, Donated by Shirley Ball auiH, Donated by Blyth Quilting Ladies i uihton, Donated by Florence Nesbitt 2 Christmas Wreaths, Donated by Jim 8 Brenda Kitcheng Maple Syrup and Cookbook, Donated by Barb 8 Ray Storey Christmas Wall Hanging, Donated by John Hoggart PRACTICAL ITEMS: Dinner For Two, Donated by Hillcrest Restaurant Family Breakfast, Donated by Londesboro Lions Haircare i Package, Donated by Reflections By Design Special Fish Package, Donated by McLeod Fishery B Hours Backhoe Work, Donated by Murray 8 George Nesbitt 1 Load of Wood Slabs: Delivered, Donated by Craig Hardwoods 2 . Half Pigs, Cut & Wrapped, Donated by Wayne Kennedy 2 Buckets of Dixie Lee Chicken, Donated by Dixie Leo 1 Face Cord Hardwood, Donated by Gary Schultz Parra Hairstyle, Donated by Dorothy Johnston 1 Free yard Light Installed, Donated by 0111 Bromley Hand Car Wash/Wax, Donated by Howard Cartwright 4 Hours of Chainsaw Work, Donated by Rob Shoddick 8 Al Caldwell Free Oiling of 1 Vehicle, Donated by Dave lee 2 Gailone Point, Donated by Russell Zurbrigg 425,00 Gift Certificate "The Parlour", Stratford, Donated by Linda Nesbitt 50 Litres Regular Gas, Donated by Vic Stackhouse Full Day of Trail Riding For Two, Donated by John Elliott 1. 4 Litre Jugs Anti Freeze, Donated by Bogie Fuels Pick-up Load of Hardwood, Donated by Jim Carter gam Door Closers, Donated by Lloyd Josling 2 • One Year Subscription, Donated by Clinton News -Record NOVELTY ITEMS: Several Lions will be available to be purchased for various chores In addition seine Beards may be on the block Santa for a party Other Item's being donated as we go to press. Tax receipts will be issued for all donations. No admission charge for If you can't join us for "Back the Biter" Days to donate - please contact HOWARD CARTWRIGHT -4409 BILL BROMLEY Saturday's events. - but wish DAVE OVERBOE FUND 'RAISING CHAIRMAN 523-4416