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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News-Record, 1987-02-11, Page 3Blanche Deeves and 11 of Clinton's merchants have been working with Community Ser- vice Systems to provide couples celebrating their anniversary, couples getting married and those with new born children with plates and Bibles free of charge. Here, Mrs. beeves takes a look at an illustration of the plates and Bibles which she sends out. ( Anne Narejko photo) Something for nothing By Anne Narejko CLINTON - It's not very often that a per- son can get something for nothing these days, but thanks to 11 local businesses and one resident, those in town and the Clinton rural route area can. Anyone who knows of someone who is celebrating their 25th, 40th or 50th anniver- sary, is planning a marriage or expecting a new baby in the family, can contact Blance Deeves, and in return, receive a plate or Bible. "It's free of charge. People think there will be catch later on, but there's not," said Blanche Deeves. "The merchants pay towards it." Mrs. Deeves became involved with this project late last year when Simon Erkelens, a representative for Community Service Systems, knocked on her door. "I thought he was selling vacuum cleaners and I told him I didn't want to buy anything," she explained. "He laughed and said he wasn't selling anything." A few merchants had given Mr. Erkelens her name, suggesting she would be a good person for the public to contact because of her varied community interests. So far, Mrs. Deeves has sent out 20 plates and Bibles and has received positive Warning sign alerts operators The Farm Safety Association has produc- ed a vivid new sign that warns all drivers to watch for children I and adults I when enter- ing a farm yard. The 11 -inch X 17 -inch sign is made of black -on -yellow, durable plastic material. It can easily be tacked up on a gate post or building. Signs are available from the Farm Safety Association's Guelph office for $1.00 each. response. Those celebrating an anniversary have the choice of a Bible or keepsake plate. For a wedding, the couple will receive a Bible and a new baby in the family means a keep- sake plate. Mrs. Deeves discovers who is eligible for the presents by reading the paper. When she contacts the people, they also give her names of other eligible people. Those who know of anyone who fits the above categories, can give Mrs. Deeves a call at 482-9536. One problem she has run into is that peo- ple living outside her coverage area want her to send the merchandise to people they know. For those who are in the Goderich, Seaforth and Hensall area, they have their own representative who could help them out. The Clinton merchants who sponsor the program in town are Foto Pro's, Bartliffs Bakery and Restaurant, Clinton Retirement Home, Ellison Travel and Tours Ltd., Norholme Decorating Centre, The Dutch Store, Mason Bailey Real Estate Ltd., Mary's Sewing Cenj –e, Ball and Falconer Funeral Home, B� and Mutch Fine Fur- niture and Radiant Life Centre. WEEKLY WEATHER 1987 1986 HI LO HI LO 2 -1 2 -5 0 -5 0 -3 -1 -11 1 -3 3 -9 1 -2 2 -5 2 -11 3 -10 -5 -10 -4 -14 -3 -9 Rain 12 mm Snow 5 cm Feb. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Snow 5 cm The Staff of the BANK OF MONTREAL would like to thank all our customers for their patronage over the past year. You are all cordially invited to join uS'lfor refreshments at our customer appreciation day on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1987 CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1987—Page 3 CHSS may house separate school By Wilma Oke CLINTON -.A Roman Catholic high school for Grade 9 students in Huron County could open in September, 1988, in a vacant tying of the public high school in Clinton. About 150 Roman Catholic ratepayers at- tended an information meeting on February 3 in Clinton' to discuss the Huron -Perth Separate School'B"oard's plan to start its se- cond high school. The first opened in September at St. Michael school in Stratford. . Superintendent of education John Mc- Cauley said at least 60 of 135 pupils in Grade 7 in Huron separate schools must register now for the proposal to go ahead. He said classrooms are available in an empty wing at Central Huron Secondary School in Clin- ton. The school has an enrolment of about 800, but a capacity for about 1,500 students. Mr. McCauley said students would be bus- ed, as at St. Michael School, where some travel as far as 25 miles. For after school programs, there is a special bus provided to deliver the students to their homes. He explained some of the Catholic secon- dary school teachers with the Perth County Board of Education volunteered to transfer to the staff of St. Michael School. "It was a trade off," he said, "as we would hope it wogld happen in Huron." He said the principal would, be hired to start in January, 1988, to prepare the school to be fully operational by September, 1988. Parents have been asked to return surveys to the school by Monday, February 9, so the board can decide whether the pro- posal has enough support. He said the board would report to the ministry of Education in Clinton properties top THE GUARDIAN GROUP OF FUNDS RRSP "GROW WITH CANADA'S LEADING ENTREPRENEURS" Guardian Enterprise Fund COMPOUND ANNUAL RETURN 10 Years Ending September 30, 1986 For information call 0/„ MIKE THOMAS iu 527-1539 or (519) 673-3521 Representing TILLCAN FINANCIAL CORPORATION Offered by Prospectus Only CLINTON - A total of 109 properties sold in Clinton in 1986 reports Clinton Realtor John Duddy. Total dollar volume of sales was $5,088,275., compared to $3.6 million in 19$5 and $2.6 million in 1984. Average prices rose from $30,750. in 1983; $35,182. in 1984; $36,133. in 1985 to $46,681 in 1986 – over $10,000. average increase last year. Heal estate agents are optimistic that 1987 will be another good year for residential sales in Clinton, with interest rates as low as 8.0 per cent for a six month mortgage and 10.5 per cent for a five year mortgage. In common with other regions. of Ontario, the Buyer's market of 1980-81 turned into a Store hours may change in CLINTON - Local business people here are considering a change in store hours which would see the end of the traditional Friday night shopping. Debate in the business community is focussing on a proposal to close stores on Friday night, in favor of having Thursday night shopping hours until 9 p.m. The proposed change came about from Tempting Treats for VALENTINE'S DAY HOMEMADE VALENTINE'S CHOCOLATE... Candy Hearts, Gourmet Treats and Many Imported Specialties PERSONALIZED GIFT BASKETS the Clinton Business Improvement Area ( CBIA) board of management after they. received a letter from the local town coun- cil. The letter noted council's concern with the irregular hours that Clinton merchants are keeping. The suggested change from Friday to Thursday night openings is one alternAtive that the CBIA hoard of manaoamont is March, with a reply expected in May. Mr. McCauley said, "We have a suc- cessful track record in Perth and we will have the same in Huron to provide a school with a difference." Parents also watched two videos, one depicting school life at St. Michael School in Stratford and the other showing activity at a shared school in Cornwall, similar to the Huron plan. Mr. McCauley said committees from the separate and public boards have been meeting regularly to discuss the proposal in Clinton. William Eckert, Director of Education, said later he was pleased with the turnout at the meeting and encouraged that there were no negative questions asked regarding a new high school. $ 5 million Seller s market in 1986. This strong Seller's market continues, with Realtors reporting that certain types of homes in Clinton are in short supply, particularly newer, quality homes priced under $100,000., and modern ° brick bungalows in the $50,000. to $80,000 range. town presenting to local business people. Business owners in the CBIA area have been asked for input and comments on the proposal. Further discussion on the subject will take place on Tuesday, February 17 when the CBIA members meet at the Clin- ton Town Hall for a 7:30 p.m. meeting. All local business people are urged to attend. Aiken's Sweetkevtt a6 a Sale,/ 4 DAYS ONLY! Feb. 11 to Feb. 14 — INSTOCK — WINTER MERCHANDISE QUALITY FOODS & /, •�N FRIENDLY SERVICE I - ' j I A Janet Buchanan 7 . 11 Albert St., CLINTON 4� 482-3478 •Insulated Cgveralls •Winter Boots •Quilted ;& Flannel Shirts •Gloves and Parkas % OFF LUGGAGE Samsonite and Dionite Only!!! Aiken's LUGGAGE - FOOTWEAR - CLOTHING 38 Albert St., CLINTON 482-9352 [mashy, thalge PETERS T.V. R osA r SAO �11 �'•I sale TME 26'. CO BLIZZARD OF SAVINGS save $50. ON THIS 20" PORT ABLE ETES 215 VICTORIA ST. (HWY. 4 SOUTH) CLINTON 482-7021 T%!. d •A