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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1987-04-29, Page 43Page 14 They wanted to From page 13 Eventually he bought his own chicken farm where he farmed for 8.5 years. Then, when he reached the age of 65, Mr. Kuiper decided he wanted a change of pace and no longer wanted the responsibilities of owning a farm. When he announced this to his son, Case Jr., his son said he would like to run a farm, "So we traded. We took his house and he got the farm," said Mrs. Kuiper. When the couple took the big step of leaving the land they had known all their lives and heading for Canada, it was just them and five children. However, things have changed. "We have a big family now," said Mrs. Kuiper. "There are 6 3 people in it." be together... A large picture hangs on the couple's living room wall show- ing visitors the Kuiper's fami- ly. Smaller pictures are on shelves and tables so the proud parents can show off their children and grandchildren. And how do the Kuipers like Canada? "We like it," said Mr. Kuiper. "This is home now," said Mrs. Kuiper. "Holland is damp and cold and, when we lived there, only one room in the house was heated. Here it is nice." The Kuipers have been back to visit Holland three times since they left in 1953 and have enjoyed themselves. "We've gone to Holland for a trip, but it's nice when we get back home," Mrs. Kuiper said. Royal Red — Norway Maple Linden and Mountain Ash White Ash — Red Oak Bareroot — Potted — Wire Baskets in large and small caliper sizes Also a complete line of FRUIT TREES EVERGREENS FLOWERING SHRUBS R.R. 2 BAYFIELD 482-9995 — CLOSED SUNDAYS — You can walk, ride or pedal in the parade. WELCOME TO KLOMPEN FEEST '87 EDWARD A NAME YOU CAN TRUST WITH SERVICE YOU CAN COUNT ON!! 'Storage facilities Clinton, Goderich & Holmesville 'Local Trucks & Billing 'Office Clinton & Goderich EDWARD'S FUELS SCUTON-EDWARDS CORE ,482-7681