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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 1987
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CUMON - After 133 years of annual
showings the Clinton Spring Fair is on the
grow again:
Attendance was up by 213 over 1986, as
4,632 attended the fair over the weekend,
dor pared to 4,419 in 1988.
When leaked whether., the event was a sue -
use, fair president Ron McKay stated,
"Very Much so. Our attendance was up a bit
€mini a year ago, and the weatherman ob-
vit ea rated."
fie added, d, "There was good attendance at
the demolition derby again this year, and bit
bei attendance at the ATV (Ail Terrain
Vehicle) ell a ."
tlea:'est additions, the trade fest and
the fon show, were extra highlights of
the fair this year.
On top of the successes through atten-
dance and new features, Mr. McKay noted
that this year, "the bottom line financially
could be the best ever. "
A large part of every fair are the different
types of competitions that take place. Piriece
awarded by the Clinton Horticultural Socie-
ty were: first, May Christensen, Clinton,
potted geranium; second, Lois Elliott, Clin-
ton, philodendron; third, C. Norman, Clin-
ton, African violet.
The baby show was a big draw at the fair.
The winners for under four months includ-
ed: first, Lance Christopher, son of Fay
Montgomery of Clinton; second, Morgan
daughter of Ruth and Jinn Shrr ball of
Clinton; third, Dean, son of Diane Erb of
Varwstra; fourth, Noah Stackhouse, win of
Leslie Glover of Clinton.
In the four to eight month category the
winners were: first, Meghaan, daughter of
Michelle and 13111 Whitely of Goderk h; se-
cond, Nathan, son of Fen Kruse of
Seaforth; third Natasha, daughter of
Steven and Cindy Freiman of Godei ieh;
fourth, Cody, son of Hope and Burt Lobb of
Clinton.
The eight to 12 -year-old winners were:
firiat, Heather, daughter of Bonnie and Louis
Mustone of New Hampshire; second, Mat-
thew, son of Barb and Dave Dalgliesh of
Clinton; third, �Amber, daughter of Charlene
and Fraser Abbott of Clinton.
The top baby for the show was Brittany
Wood, daughter of Randy and Sharon of
Seaferth and the top runner-up was David
Russell, son of Barbara Grosch of Clinton.
The top twins were Christine and Katie
Mete* daughters of Laura and Ken of
Brigden.
There were also many winners at the ATV
ram. They included: Open Mod, 2 -stroke,
Chris Barendrgt, Port Stanley; 4 -wheel
2atroke hid, Greg Irwin, Listowel; 200
Mod, Steve Brolotte, Dorchester; 3 -wheel,
250 Mod, Matt Palintcas, Brantford; 200
Stock, Itinnly Marriage, Clinton; Beginners,
Al Staiekert, Woodstock; 4 -wheel, 2 -stroke
Stott, Steve Baelaner, St. Thomas.
Londesboro pianist
B David Emslie
LONDESBORO - A well known area
pianist, Ron Greidanus, will be travelling to
British Columbia IN summer to attend
courses at a musical centre.
Mr. Greidanus said he first heard of the
Courtaney Musical Centre through a friend
who told him that he could receive some fun-
ding from the centre itself, as well as from
local service groups.
A Londesboro native. 18 -year-old Mr.
Greidanus could be considered a natural on
the piano as he has only been studying the
piano for five and a half years.
"It was a very late start, but I do three to
four hours of practicing on an average day,"
he said. Later he added, "It's very easy for
me."
His first lessons began with Gail Lear.
After studying with Mrs. Lear for approx-
imately four years, he began to study
privately with John Paul Bracey, an
associate professor of piano at the Universi-
ty of Western Ontario.
Aside from studying music, Mr
Greidanus has put in a number of perfor-
mances in the area. He neted that he won
the latest talent competition in Clinton, and
has also done very well in Kiwanis
competitions.
On top of these performances, he plays at
two local churches, Trinity Anglican in
Bayfield, and Middleton Anglican.
In London Mr. Greidanus has had three
performances with a 19 member string
ensemble, with another one planned in the
near future.
The trip to B.C. is just one step in the
Grade 12 student's goal to become a concert
pianist.
At the centre, he explained, the actiinities
will include, "going to concerts, taking
many lessons, and playing with other
students in chamber groups. I will also have
a chance to play with an orchestra in one of
the concerts,"
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off the B.C.
RON CREWA ;S
ne three weeks of training will cost $1,200
including the return flight, but Mr.
Greidanus hopes some of his costs will be
defrayed from donations from local clubs
and churches. He has already received $56
from the Londesboro Lions Club and $100'
from Trinity Anglican Church, and he is
hoping to hear from other organizations.
A $500 bursary may also be coming from
the musical centre. The school he attends,
Central Huron Secondary School, might also
be helping out. The gentleman that runs the
cafeteria at school is planning a fund raiser.
Listing his favorite composers as Bach
and Rachmaninoff, Mr. Greidanus hopes to
attend the University of Toronto for piano
performance when he graduates from
Gracie 13. From U of T he would like"to move
on to either the Curtis Institute in
Philadelphia or the Juilliard School in New
York City.
Following this route, Mr. Greidanus may
one day reach his goal of becoming a' con-
cert pianist.
Fate of Sherlock
Manning uncertain
STRATFORD - Facing bankruptcy, piano
manufacturers Sherlock Manning of Clinton
have been exploring options to keep their
plant open.
On June 5, owner Paul Ryckman, banking
officials and representatives from both the
provincial and federal governments held a
meeting in Stratford. At this point, all in-
volved in the meeting have taken proposals
back to their respective boards fdr further
discussion.
"In my opinion the meeting went very
well," said Mr. Ryckman. "All the people
involved agreed to play ball, so .to speak,
with each other."
At the meeting, representatives of the
Federal Business Development Bank were
there on behalf of the federal government
while the Ontario Development Corporation
(ODC) represented the provincial govern-
ment. As well, the Clinton Royal Bank
Manager, Steve Fraser, attended the
meeting.
In explaining what Sherlock Manning are
looking for, Mr. Ryckman said, "We need
government support for working capital,
building rehabilitation and new equipment."
According to Jim Fitzgerald, executive
assistant to Huron MPP Jack Riddell, the
company has received $100,000 from the
ODC.
As well, the ODC has .approved a $400,000
improvement loan but this cannot be touch-
ed until matching funds have been
generated.
Mr. Riddell has been actively involved in
trying to keep the company afloat by setting
up meetings such as one between the
Ministry of Trade, ODC and the owners.
In summing up Mr. Riddell's feelings, Mr.
Fitzgerald said, "Jack wants the plant to
stay open."
Sherlock Manning went into receivership in
May, and according to a report in the London
Free Press, has cut its work force from 30 to
less than 10 in the past few months. The arti-
cle noted that this cutback was made due to
dwindling operating capital despite the im-
proving sales picture.
Background
The operation has seen good times as well
as bad times during its 112 year history.
Carly Draper bought the business in 1936.
When he died in 1968 after 56 years in the.
business, he left his shares to his sons, Mur-
ray and Bob. It was at this time that the
Heintzman name became associated with
the Clinton company as William Heintzman
purchased interests in 1967.
In 1970 sales were good and staff totalled
40. By 1978 the Clinton factory closed as the
Heintzman Company wept into receiver-
ship. Trying to save the struggling business,
the Sherlock -Manning manufacturing line
I which the company produces today in Clin-
ton) was moved to the Heintzman factory in
Hanover and 36 employees in Clinton were
laid off.
The Draper brothers, along with Joe Reid
who was the office manager from day one
until his death, did not want to be defeated
so they formed a new company, Draper
Brothers and Reid and bought all the Clint -on
buildings and started producing parts for
the Heintzman pianos.
1979 was good for business but by 1980
Heintzman was in receivership. Draper
Brothers and Reid bought back all the
Sherlock Manning equipment and stock and
the rights to Sherlock Manning pianos.
1983 saw the company produce its 1,000th
piano but this did not mean the future was
bright for the company. However, this did
not deter the owners.
A Toronto company offered to purchase
the Clinton operation but the Draper
brothers and Joe Reid turned them down.
Another offer was made in 1984 and the
business was sold with Mr. Reid and Murray
and Bob Draper operating the business for
the company. However, Mr. Reid died in
January of 1985 and the Draper brothers
retired in November, 1985.
And as the story continues, Mr. Ryckmaii,
the present owner, waits to hear from those
involved in the meeting.
In order to meet his deadline, Mr.
Ryckman hopes to hear by "Wednesday or
Thursday whether they will participate or
not. I don't need the money by then, but I
need to know if they'll participate."
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HCBE contract
agreement
is reached
The Huron County Board of Education
( HCBE 1 negotiating team has been given a
round of praise from fellow trustees for
their work in contract talks with secondary
school teachers.
HCBE. Director of Education Bob Allan
commended the negotiators in reaching the
earliest ever agreement in the history of
contract talks.
It took until last December to finalize con-
tracts for the 1986-87 term. However, the
1987-88 agreement has been reached after
only a few months of negotiations.
A press release issued to the news media
noted, "The Huron County Board of Educa-
tion and its Secondary School Teachers
represented by Ontario Secondary School
Teachers' Federation, District 45 are pleas-
ed to announce that they have reached a
Tentative Agreement in the current con-
tract talks.
"Details will be released once the agree-
ment is ratified by both parties."
Over $9O,OOO raised
in CPH canvass
-The fiinding campaign is on target
CLINTON - Well over $90,000 has been
raised in the recent door-to-door canvass for
the Clinton Public Hospital i CPH i Building
Fund.
The money will be put towards the fund to
build the new obstetrical wing at the
hospital. The project is expected to cost over
$850,000. Some $400,000 of the bill will be
paid by the Ministry of Health, while the re-
maining money must be raised through
local donations.
The fund raising committee for the
hospital held the major door-to-door can-
vass last month. Organized by Al .Jewson of
the hospital committee, the drive was car-
ried out by more than 200 volunteers. They
called on households in Clinton, Bayfield,
Blyth, Hullett, Goderich, Stanley,
Tuckersmith and outlying townships.
The fund raising effort brings the cam-
paign closer to its goal. It is anticipated that
the committee will have raised more than
$400,000 by the first of October, 1987.
Committee chairman Don Symons
reported "The funding campaign is on
target and we are hopeful that our objective
will be reached on time."
The fund raising campaign will wind-up
on Saturday, October 3 when a Casino Night
and Car Draw is held. Last year a similar
event raised 111,000 for the campaign.
The obstetrical addition for the hospital is
expected to begin construction by late sum-
mer. Tenders are now being called for the
project.
Hospital board chairman Bill Hearn is
speaking at the CPH annual meeting on
June 8 reported, "Tenders close on June 25
for the construction of the Obstetrical Wing.
The funding for this project comes partially
from the Ministry of Health of Ontario and
the County of Huron. But this does not cover
the total cost by any means. Generous dona-
tions are always being received by the
hospital."
Further donations may be made at the
hospital or at the Fund Raising Office, 69
Victoria Street, Clinton between 10 a.m. and
Monday to Friday.
Mr. ,Jewson further noted that Clinton and
area businesses have not been officially can-
vassed for donations. He said that
businesses were contacted by letter in the
winter.
"Many owners and/or managers have
contributed at home. Others are asked to
make their contributions to the hospital at
the fund raising office."
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