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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1987-04-15, Page 6ti Page 6—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 1987 Judging of the Huron County Science Fair was carried out on April 10 at the Clinton Public School. Judging the biological division was Deb Perkin of the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority. Here she takes a look at Brent Howatt's project on which condi- tions do earthworms prefer. Brent is from Hullett Central School. IAnne Narejko photoI 4 -Hers learn about material LONDESBORO - The first meeting of the Londesboro Sewing Plus 4-H Club was held on March 28. At the opening of the meeting elections were held. The results are as follows: president, Cindy Campschroer, vice-president - Marilyn Mayberry, secretary - Shana Lee TenHag, and press reporter - Theresa Knox. Leaders for the club are Joanne Campschroer and Darlene Hulley. The sewing project for this club is to make a shirt with a collar and interfacing. Members discussed requirements of the project - material, interfacing, notions, and patterns. They were given a list of possible patterns to choose from, then they had a short quiz, discussed necessary equipment and the straightening and pre -washing of fabric. The meeting was then moVed to Mary's Sewing Center in Clinton where they looked over patterns, material, interfacing, and no- tions. By next meeting all members must have all of these, and have the material pre - washed and straightened. The second meeting of the club was held on April 6 at the home of leader Darlene Hulley. The meeting was opened with the 4-H pledge and the minutes of the last meeting were read. The roll call was taken by telling everyone about the fabric, the name of the interfacing, and the fiber con- tent and care requirements of both. Members were also required to tell why they chose this fabric and pattern. The meeting was then held and the topic discussed was cotton, its origin, its proper- ties, facts about cotton, cotton blends, and care. ' There was a short quiz on cutting the pat- tern out and then they discussed prepara- tion of the pattern and fitting it, as well as performing adjustments. The last topic was on cutting the fabric. Members helped each other with the pat- terns before the meeting was adjourned. Their home activity is to have the shirt pieces cut out to bring to the next meeting which is to be held on April 20 at 7 p.m. at the home of Joanne Campschroer. a rd Legion Auxiliary elects officers BLYTH - The April meeting of the Blyth Legion Auxiliary held April 6 began with a potluck supper followed by a social time which included naming Secret Comrades and drawing for new ones. Fifteen members were present: A full business agenda was dealt with afterwards, including the Annual Election of Officers. Members were delighted to see Comrade Lonella present and walking quite well after her surgery, but were disap- pointed to learn of Comrade Ruby's setback. It seems several members are on the sick list - and best wishes for full recovery is ex- tended to them. The hard-working Lift committee reported on all -ventures of this project which seems to be progressing well. Dona- tions are coming in regularly. Plans are WII,DFI,OWERS FOR Tl l E I'A'TI( ) AIMERS"°k" %owl -LOWER S(LL al Christmas (V- (,()lltllirl' BLYTH 523-4820 y * f AIMERS WILDFLOWER SEEDS •Cottage and Camp Mixture •Wildflowers for moist areas •Ontario Mixture •Annual Wildflowers AND MANY MORE! underway for the major effort, a smorgasbord dinner, auction and jamboree to be held April 25 in the arena. Members will be approached for help with the dinner and tickets are on sale. Donations for the Auction are also being accepted. It was voted to buy some extras for the Legion hall kitchen. April 16 a bake sale will be held at Goderich Suncoast Mall. Several other items of business were discussed. May 3 is the Zone Rally in Kin- cardine; May 9, a euchre tournament will be held in the memorial hall under the supervi- sion of Betty and Ray Lear - proceeds for the Lift; The annual church parade will be held June 7 at 9:30 a.m: in the Anglican Church in Blyth. The election of officers was conducted by Betty Lear and the following slate was voted in for '1987-88: president, Janice Henry; first vice-president, Ruby Pattison; second vice- president Brenda Finlayson; secretary, Mildred Ament; treasurer, Florence Quinn; Executive Committee - Sharon Stadelmann, Verna Hesselwoodt Edyth Glousher, Helen Lapp, Kay Hesselwood; Sergeant -at -arms, Sharon Stadelmann; sick and visiting, Irma Brighton; Recreation Rep., Ruby Pattison and Brenda Finlayson; Membership, Helen Lapp; Lunch Committee, Mary Lou Stewart; Overall Catering Convener, Mildred Ament; Auditors, Renie Snell and one other; Public Relations, Renie Snell and Ruth Vincent. The next general meeting will be May 4. Bunny Tales told by students BLYTH - Last week, Mr. Marsh brought more fluffy friends to school. This time the excitement was caused by three multi- colored long-eared rabbits. As a result of the visit, Mrs. Little's Grade 2 class wrote Bunny Tales. Following are unedited versions of a bunny's trip to a special place. Rinaldos Adventure to the Zoo By Jill Walden Once up on a time Rinaldo was hopping down the streets. He looked up and saw a sign it said Zoo turn right. So then he turned right and hopped away agin. And then he saw a aniether sign. And it said Zoo trun right. So off he hoped agian down the road. And then he came to the Zoo. Come into the Zoo and get a move on it. First he wanted to go to the popcorn stand but he did not have any mony. So he counted. He went to see the birds. He always wanted to fly but he just could not do it. So he decided to go home. So he faloded the signs home agian. Matthew The Rabbit Go To The Chocolate Factory By Toni Richmond Matthew was looking for food and all of a sudden Matthew ran in to a building. It was the chocolate factory. He walkt a way. He The t3Qci! Truth ran back to the chocolate Factory and went in. It was scale he said and junped up and turned on the lites. The machines turned on and he jumped up too by and fell in to the chocolate, and he became a chocolate rab- bit. At last the manager said. At last chocolate rabbits for Easter! Bobbys Adventure By Sandra Walsh One day Bobby bunny peeked out of his hole. He saw a big orange and black cat 'looking at him in the eye. Bobby bunny was so scard he run out of his hole. The orang and black cat ran after him. Bobby ran and ran and ran so hard that he fell down. The cat picked him up and ran away into the foritst. When Bobby bunny got up he looked around. He could not see his home. Where was it. Then he saw the orange and black cat again. He hid hehinde a tree. Don't be aferd said the cat. Who are you! 1 am a cat it said. You don't look like it. Well I am. Well where am I any way? in a forets. Take me home. I'm sorry I can't leve again. I'll shoe you a round abit. Well ok but let me ride on your back ok. Where do you live? Bobby asked. Oh I'll shoe you. Oh boy will you relly' yes I well. Hop on. Wow you g..) fast. heres my home. Can I live with you in tell morning. ge I ges but in tell morning. Morning came. I welt take you back now. But you said you can't leve again. I can only once a day. Hop on my back. The cat said ok. When Bobby bunny got home he couldint see very good because the foret was dark and where he liv- ed was sunny. He went in to his hole and went tsleep. Babysitting Course • By Kelly Cook On March 30, the Blyth Grade 8s took the kindergarten class to Wingham. It was part of the family studies babysitting program that the Grade 8s are involved in at F.E. Madill Secondary School where the Grade 7/8 class takes a Family Studies Course. Eachperson had a partner that they show- ed around the class to teach them about nutrition and Canada's Food Guide. They helped the youngsters chop vegetables and pop popcorn that they later ate. It was a learning experience for both groups and will teach the Grade 8s more about child care. Ladies of Forresters cater WI meeting By Dora Shobbrook LONDESBORO - The Women's Institute annual meeting was held at the Foresters' Hall in Constance on April 8. The event was catered by the Ladies of Canadian I'oresters with a hot turkey dinner. Following the dinner the meeting was opened with the Institute Ode and Mary Stewart collect. Roll call was answered w,lth 21 members paying their fees. `-� The following annual reports were given by the convenors: financial report, Alice Buchanan; agriculture and Canadian in- dustries, Marjorie Anderson; family and consumer affairs, Margaret Taylor and June Fothergill; education and culture af- fairs, Beryl Reid; citizenship and world af- fairs, Lois Elliott; Tweedsmuir report, Helen Lawson; flower and card committee, Hazel Reid. A get well card was signed by all for Life member Dora Shobbrook. Lois Elliott presented a gift to president Marg Anderson. It was moved to give $50 to Pennies For Friendship. The Londesboro WI will serve a luncheon at the Fall Rally in October. The cost will be $5. The district annual with be held in Blyth on May 25. The guest speaker for the meeting was Renee Snell. Everyone enjoyed her speech. She was presented with a gift by Lois Elliott. The nomination report was given by Helen Lawson. The following positions were an- nounced: past president, Mrs. Reg Lawson; president, Mrs. Dave Anderson; first vice- president, Mrs. Eric Anderson; second vice- president, Mrs. Lorne Snell; secretary - treasurer, Mrs. Don Buchanan; assistant THE BLYTH STANDARD RVOINz_iSS DIREC _JR"Ir PLUMBING SERVICE Robert Worsell Plumbing Heating Sales & Service Box 68, Auburn 526-7597 Clint,nn News-Reenl•d.. ,r€O., O•411M• mnune.. .IM. a m,i• r Buying or Selling The Classifieds Can lno4,nq for affective ndvort.,,nq with qu•r4 reaulro° The Classifieds inn • Phone the Cheinn Nov, Record 482-3443 Of 482-7741 INSURANCE GENERAL J. Richard Elliott (5191 523-9725 LIFE R. 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Other positions include: press reporter, Dora Shobbrook; auditors, Mrs. Eric Ander- son, Mrs. Jim Jamieson; flower and card committee, Mr.;. Les Reid, Florence Cart- wright, Mrs. Jim Jamieson; Tweedsmuir curator, Mrs. Reg Lawson; comittee, Mrs. Ted Fothergill, Mrs. Watson Reid; resolu- tion, Mrs. Ted Fothergill; program co- ordinator, Mrs. Reg Lawson. The group leaders include Mrs. Glen Carter, Margaret Taylor, Elma Jewitt, Helen Sootheran, Mrs. Watson Reid and Mrs. Ted Fothergill. Men's Bowling The Londesboro Men's bowling league banquet was held on April 9 in the hall. It was catered by the WI. The regular season results showed the Caddies in first place. On the team are Bert Lyon, Burt Greidanus, Herman Greidanus, Bill Sottiaux, Terry Albrecht and Brad Thompson. In second place were the T -Birds. The team members were Bev Bromley, ,Joe Hunking, Doug Snell, Jack Snell, Garnet Wright and Dan Reid. The high average was reached by Bill Roy with 207 while Tom Duizer had the high tri- ple at 798 and Bill Sottiaux had the high single of 378. The most improved bowler was Paul Buchanan with plus 12. Londesboro 4-H News The sixth 4-H meeting was held at the home of the Mayberrys. The meeting was Blyth euchre split into two meetings. In the first part the club had a special guest in Constable Marshall. He showed two films. For the second part they talked about achievement night. Sandra then showed them how to check the oil, windshield cleaner, battery fluid, brake fluid and radiator and how to boost a battery. Lori Bromley showed the members how to check the pressure, and how to change a tire. The meeting was then closed. Personals Mr. and Mrs. Orville Newby returned home on April 6 after spending the winter months in Fort Pierce, Florida. Brenda Radford, Kitty McGregor and Mary Peel attended the annual UCW con- ference in London on April 6-7. Betty Hulley and Beth Knox attended the Walton UCW Easter Thankoffering on April 5. Dora Shobbrook returned home from the hospital on April 13. Valerie and Marsha Miller spent the night with her. The Happy Gang Seniors attended a Zone 3 regional meeting in Dashwood on April 7 Making te trip were Bob and Audrey Thompson, Lorne Hunking, Margaret Good, Beth Knox, Hazel Reid, Vietta Hoggart and Isabel Scanlan. On April 8 several people enjoyed a bus trip to Kitchener to see the Irish Rovers. Those that took the trip included Glen and Doreen Carter, Bob and Audrey Thompson. Jack and Helen Lee, Beth Knox, Hazel Watkins, Clara Riley, Ethel Ball, Mattie McGregor and Marg Brunkard. Russell Good was admitted to Clinton Turn to page 7 results B!.YTH - Margaret Brooks and Mel Taking lone hand honors were .June Elliott Jacklin were the high winners at Blyth and Ruth Dougherty with Verna Glazier euchre this week. Marie Bulton and Rita winning the special prize. 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