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Clinton News-Record, 1987-02-04, Page 7CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1987—Page 7 aR The Clinton and District Christian School participated in the World Book Encyclopedia Read-a-thon for seven weeks last fall with 1I3 students taking part. These students read a total of 1,576 books, raising $3,221 which, for every $2, they earned $1 from World Book, making that amount $1,610.50. With this money, the school purchased six sets of the 1987 World Book Encyclopedia, six sets of Childcraft, three sets of the World Book Dictionary and one set of the Science encyclopedia. Mrs. Roorda's Grade 4 students (above) com- bined to be the top class and earned a free set of Science Encyclopedia for having the highest average books per student. At that time, read-a-thon organizers said these were the highest results in Canada. At a special ceremony on January 26, each student was presented with an encyclopedia. Those who read seven books and had seven sponsors earned a certificate; those who read eight books and had eight sponors earned a silver medal and those who read 10 books and had 10 sponsors earned a gold medal. I Anne Narejko photo) Over 500 poker hands sold at rally By Betty McCall WALTON - Sunday was mild with sunny skies for the Walton Area Sports Club An- nual Poker Rally. A great number of snowmobiles gathered at the hall from 11 a.m. till 2 p.m. to begin their 23 mile course over field:; and through bush on the rally. "There was a good turnout when 527 card hands were sold with 233 door prizes from donations were drawn for later. Brian Wilbec oI Walton captured the first prize of $150. with the second best hand held by Trevor Hall of Toronto, winning $75. Marilyn WIItems of Seaforth carne in third to win $50. and Howard Hackwell of Walton took $25. in fourth place. Filter Queen "In Ths Haart Of downtown Varna" 482-17103 4-H News Any girl or boy between the ages of 12 and 21 interested in taking the new 4-H project "Surviving in Style" is urged to get in touch with either Karen Hoegy at 887-9018 or Mary Baan at 887-6967. The first meeting is February 17 at 7 p.rn. The leaders attended training school in Clinton last Thursday evening. W.I. Euchre The Walton Women's Institute sponsored a euchre party on .lanuary 28 in the com- munity hall. Ten tables of players took part with prizes won by: high lady -lona McLean, Brussels; second high -Alice Stevens, Ethel; low lady - BEST RATE ACINVESTMENTS FINANCIAL CENTRE, GODERICH 524.4773 1100.3654503 Ann Smith, Brussels; high man -Viola Kirkby I playing as a man ); second high - Mel Jacklin, Brussels; low man -Sharon Godkin I playing as a man) ; Special -Rachel Riehl, Seaforth; Birthday nearest to date - Ruth Shields, Blyth. Hostesses were Mary Humphries, Elva Bolger and Helen Craig. There will be another euchre party on.February 26. In last week's issue the date for the next noon luncheon was the wrong month, it should have read February 18. The new dust to dawn light at the outside _. of the hall has been installed and the new light in the downstairs entrance, making it more convenient for those coming to the hall. INTRODUCING TAN'N TRAVEL PACKAGE DEAL Here's how it w rks... book your winter vacation at either Ellison Travel, CAA Travel or Robert Q's, and you'll get a Holiday Suntan Coupon for $10.00 off 10 suntonning sessions (1/2 hour sessions) regular 10 for $49., you'll get 10 f only $39.) at Karen's. rez Book your winter holiday them catch the rays at anew SAL :;N ,F AESTHETICS 17 Albert St.. Clinton 482-3454 482-9300 NZ 482-5711 482-7771 Find out how much home your rent money can buy. We can show you how to turn your rent money and a small down payment into a home of your own. Attend our home buyers seminar at the Clinton Town Hall, Thursday, Feb. 12, 7:30 p.m. Q?rdy21F ALL POINTS REALTY INC. tsi •Aratto ND., Al UlAlttit.. P14lltill yke ® from page 6 defense before they reached the net. Hensall attempted another shot on net but was stop- ped by Blyths goaltender. Jeff Johnston had the puck and passed it to Jeff Cowan who scored his third goal. A forcefulshot by Hen- sall was stopped by Shane and the puck went flying above the net. Three and a half minutesleft in the second period Hensall's No. 14 - Chris Vones passed the puck to their No. 2 - Brock Wiess who shot and scored their second goal. The score was now 3-2. The third period entered with a breakaway by Jeff Ferguson who shot and scored bringing the store to 4-2. With only nine players to change -off, some players were playing two shifts back to back. Blyth was playing an excellent game, passing,,the puck to fellow teammates and matching Hensalls skills play for play, but they were getting tired, unable to rest for a few minutes in between line changes. Hensall's Mark Bell was well rested and ready to go in the third period. He shot on net, but Shane was ready. A minute later he shot again. This time it counted. In front of Blyth's net Mark, No. 10, again got the puck from one of the Blyth players, he shot and it sneaked between Shane's legs for a tie of 4-4. An attempt was made on Hensall's net by Jeff Cowan but to no avail. Hensall player, No. 8, - Regan Neilands passed the puck to his teammate No. 2 - Brock Weiss who shot the puck and scored the deciding goal with only a minute and four seconds left in the game. The Blyth Tykes came home with a defeat of 5-4 but with the confidence of knowing they played one of their best games. Euchre play SUMMERHILL - A euchre card party was held on January 30 at the Summerhill Hall. There were nine tables of players taking part. The winners for the evening included high scorers, Verna Gibbings and Clayton Ellis; low scorers, Gloria Westerhout and Bill Gibbings; lone hands, Phyllis Thomp- son and Walter Pepper. The lucky prize win- ners were Hazel Watkins, Elma Jewitt and Phyllis Thompson. the next card party will be held on Friday, February 13 at 8 p.m. Twin City School of Hairstyling Waterloo, Ont. • Hairstyling •Barbering •Ear Piercing •Make-up "5 `Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm 55 Erb St., East 886-6305 Glasses start 1st of every month 4,14 OFFIRR Plus: EMMA The Ontario Family Farm Interest Rate Reduction program (OFFIRR Plus) is designed to reduce your farm debt by covering part of the interest costs. OFl-IRR Plus, a $246 million three- year program, applies to both long-term and operating debt. It flan reduce the interest rate on farm loans to as low as 8o/n. And it can cover as much as 5360,000 worth of farm debt annually. OFFIRR Plus also includes an Adverse Weather Assistance provision to assist those who suffered -crop losses because of adverse weather in 1986. To find out more about OFFIRR Plus - and the Adverse Weather Assistance provision - contact any Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food office. Or call collect at °,. Ministry of (416) 965-7661. anriculture d Food NTARIO ( nmpleted appIlcanons nn Tater than Mali 1R, I9R' MmIstar H00 JaCk Pidd 11 Orem,n, 4n,. [)evrd Pelera0n