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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1987-03-11, Page 5In the elementary school divison of the Zone C•1 Legion public speaking contest held at the Clinton Legion on March 7, the winners were: Junior (front, left), Nancy Lobb, se- cond, Holmesviile Public School; Jeff Bowen, first, Exeter Public School; Jason Hayter, third, Robertson Memorial School. In the senior division, the winners were (back, left), Dennis Mount, second, Huron Centennial; Ann Morton, first, Grey Central; Jason Demp- sey, third, Roberston Memorial. (Anne Narejko photo) ..r Winners of the Zone C1 Legion public speaking contest in the secondary school competi- tion held in Clinton on March 7 are: ( back, left), Angie Chisholm, second, Goderich and District Collegiate Institute; Karla King, first, Wingham and District Collegiate In- stitute; Julie Porter, third, Central Huron Secondary School; Kim Costello, fourth, Seaforth and District High School. In the (:rade 9-10 division, Michelle Turner (front, left), of Central Huron Secondary School placed second and Shelly Nigh of Seaforth and District High School took first place. Janne Narejko photo) REAL ESTATE t.004©Rw".3 You'll find i at the 4 VANASTRA MINI -MALL THE HOME OF ... THE BIG SCOOP VARIETY STORE 482-3733 COMCO FASTENER SPECIALISTS --g-k �M� l /I1 a -b realty ltd. runs archer agent a LAUNDROMAT POOL ROOM fe . turfing Newly -Covered Tables and PING-PONG TABLES fiat COf fgt. copi ts'AtitOR Al OR t OL o T t,E9 CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 1987—Page 5 Highway 8 proposal looks promising Though he gave no firm commitment to widening Highway 7 and 8 from Kitchener to Stratford, Ed Fulton, Minister of Transpor- tation and Communications, went as far as dubbing it the "408" when five Huron and Perth mayors met with him in Queen's Park on February 19. The mayors who represent the towns of Clinton, Goderich, Mitchell and Seaforth and the Township of Wilmot, voiced their support of a City of Stratford petition for the completion of widening Highway 7 and 8 bet- ween Kitchener and Stratford. They also re- quested that by-pass improvements through that city be made as soon as possible. "The situation looks very hopeful," reported Clinton Mayor John Balfour at council's March 2 meeting. "We were well received and Ed Fulton was very pleased with the presentation." Seaforth Mayor Alf Ross, who acted as spokesperson for the group, told Mr. Fulton the flow of traffic, agricultural and in- dustrial products and consumer goods and services is two way, and municipalities such as Clinton, Seaforth, Mitchell and Goderich, represent markets for Toronto based sup- pliers and distributers, just as the wider Toronto centred region represents a primary market few this area. "The two way exchange is directly depen- dent on the quality of highway access to the 401," he said. "The main problems with this link at present are the time it takes to get through the City of Stratford and the dif- ficulties, real or perceived, experienced along Highway 7/8 between Stratford and Kitchener." Mr. Ross said the key is competitive advantage. "Although part of the problem is ease of access and time required to cover the distance, the major problem is this area's market proximity relative to that of other communities in southern Ontario who are directly linked to the Toronto centred region 'by Highway 401, 400, 404, 403 or QEW corridors." Mr. Ross said improvements to the bypass route through the City of Stratford is viewed as essential to the long term economic stability of the communities fur- ther to the west of Stratford. "The towns and townships west of Strat- ford have been experiencing a lengthy period of economic stability verging on slow decline with the current instabilites in the agricultural industry forecasted to continue at least into the next decade, so alternative directions for economic growth and develop- ment must be explored," he said. "If four lane access to Highway 401 is im- portant for the continued growth and development of the City of Stratford, it is ab- solutely critical for the long term economic prospects of the municipalities west of "Stratford," added Ross. The delegation got strong support, from Huron -Middlesex MPP Jack Riddell and Perth MPP Hugh Edighoffer. Mr. Edighoffer said a widened highway is needed to promote agriculture related in- dustry and get off -farm jobs for young farmers just starting out. Mr. Riddell said highway access is really needed to strengthen the economic develop- ment of southwestern Ontario. The Huron -Perth delegation intends to keep pushing for a "408" highway until Mr. Fulton makes a commitment to it. Even if it is five to seven years down the line, the towns can go out and encourage industries that access to the 401 will improve. The next step will be the preparation of an economic development plan for each of the towns represented by the delegation. Klompen Feest Queen selected April 25 CI,INTON - Plans are underway for the Klompen Feest Queen contest and dance to be held April 25 in the Clinton Community Arena with dancing to Rockin' Country. The Klompen Feest ticket draw will con- sist of one ticket being eligible for 12 draws with one draw per month beginning with an early bird draw at the Queen contest. A total of 200 tickets are to be sold, prizes of various trips will total $14,000. Entry forms are now available for the Wife stabs husband ' VANASTRA - Goderich OPP report a domestic argument in Vanastra on March 7 resulted in a 23 -year-old woman stabbing her husband. According to Seargent Turnbull, at ap- proximately 9:30 p.m. on March 7 a husband and wife were arguing, and the women went into the kitchen and returned with a steak knife. A pushing match developed, and the 35 -year-old man was stabbed twice. He received minor injuries from the stab wounds. As a result of an investigation carried out by the police, the woman has been charged with assault with a weapon and will appear in court on April 6. Rebekah and Oddfellow euchre winners CLINTON: Rebekah's, Oddfellows and friends gathered on March 5, with 11 tables in play. The ladies high prize went to Irene Whitmore; low prize to Lorna Ellis. Most lone hands were played by Jean McEwen. In the men's category Alvin Betties won the high prize, Myrtle Taylor ( playing as rnan) won the low prize and the most lone hands were played by Bill Jenkins. There were 10 draw prizes which were won by the following: Ruth Jenkins, Bill .Jenkins, Rachael Johnston, Retta Baird, Marie Gibbings, Harold .Johnston, Earl Hiepel, Myrtle Taylor, Ruth Fisher and Jean McEwen. Next card party will be on March 19 at 8 p.rn. Everyone is welcome. parade which begins at 11 a.m. on May 16. Ethric entrance prize money will be $300 for first prize and $150 second prize. Overall total prize money for various categories will be $2,000. The Dutch ambassador will officially open the 1987 Klompen Feest. Volunteers to serve at the chicken barbeque are still needed. The Dutch play entitled Christien will be shown at the town hall. Rev. H. Sarnplonius will organize the ecuminical church service. Joanne Carr has taken over responsibility of treasurer. Thanks goes to John Kassies Sr. for ins dedication as past treasurer. Representatives from all committee's are asked to attend the next meeting on April 7 at 8 p.m. in the Clinton Town Hall. A. o 0 Is the new 'hour for the evening Evangelistic Service at Clinton Pentecostal Church. We hold services in the auditorium of Clinton Public School. Como on out and join us for a service of praise and worship in the old-fashioned camp style of singing and preaching. P.S. we also have a Sunday School which meets at 10 am and a Morning Worship Service at ll am at the same place. Everyone is welcome in the friendly church - the heart of Huron County. CP CLINTON PENTECOSTAL CHURCH 482-5830 Glidden SPRED SATIN LATEX°WALL PAINT ✓ PREMIUM QUALITY( ✓ DURABLE AND WASHABLE ✓ WHITE AND OVER 1100 COLOURS ✓ FOR LIVING DINING AND BEDROOMS 4 LITRES SPRED ENAMEL LATEX SEMI -GLOSS WHITE AND COLOURS SPRED SATIN CEILING WHITE LATEX 90 4 LITRES 90 4 LITRES Sayflold goad CLINTON OPEN: Monday to Friday. A a.m. • 4:90 p.rc. Saturday, fl a.ro, - 4 p.m. ACU IJtY PRODUCTS It'OuAETF1EO SERVICE COMET !Mt PRIMO