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Clinton News-Record, 1987-07-02, Page 15The Clinton Community Park now has a fountain which is mounted on a sturdy base, thanks to the Clinton Monster Bingo Club. The club paid for the $750 fountain and the $200 base. As recreation director Steve Campbell (left) demonstrates, the fountain is wgrking fine. Also inspecting the donation is Bill Brand, chairman of the bingo committee. (Anne Narejko photo) Lawn bowlers host first seasonal tournament CLINTON - On ,lune 24 the lawn bowling club here hosted their first tournament of the year. During the tournament Ebner Murray placed first, Don Fehner was second, F. Redman was third, Jack McDonald was fourth and R. Buck was fifth. The consola- tion prize was won by Donald Haines. During inter -club bowling on June 23 Lois Haines had the high for the ladies, and Rick Elliott came out on top for the men. Kay app had the high for the ladies dur- ing ,June 25 inter -club bowling, and Rick Elliott was again the high man. The winner of the first mini -lottery draw, held on June 24, was Bill Grosch. Two split $ 1,000 jackpot CLINTON - During the monster pingo games held at the arena here on June 29 the $1,000 jackpot was split by two local people, Mel Graham of Brucefield and Valerie Miller of Clinton. Prior to the first game the door prize was won by Darlene Biernes of Lucknow, and the first early bird draw worth $90 was won by Moira Robinson of Clinton. The second $94 early bird draw was won by Anne Ducharme of Bayfield. Betty Switzer of Clinton, ,Janet Parent of Bayfield, Velma Donnelly of-Goderich and Darlene Biernes of Lucknow were winners in the first game of regular play. The two winners in game two were Edna Elliott of Sarnia and Valerie Marriage of Clinton, while .Ludy Lee of Clinton, Bonny Boyes of Clinton and William Biernes of Lucknow were game three winners. In game four Irene Green of Goderich, C. .Jeffrey of Goderich and Grace Gilfillon of Clinton were the winners. Before game five was played, a special game took place and the winners were Rev Bentley of Brussels, Beth McLean of Goderich and Vicki Colquhoun of Clinton. Penny Robinson of Clinton, Dorothy Hare of Pine Lake Camp, Jean Van Drunen of Seaforth and Betty Switzer of Clinton ,mere fifth game winners. For game six Helen Watson of Goderich, Sandy Pollock of Goderich, Doris Ryan of Seaforth and Grace Murray of Seaforth were all winners. The four winners in the seventh game were Eleanor Marsh of London, Linda Reinhart of Clinton, Judy Lee of Clinton and Anne Borrett of Zurich. Barbara Van Damme of Clinton and B. Stewardson of Huron Park were eighth game winners. Prior to the playing of the ninth game a se- a cond special game was played and Betty McLean of Goderich and Russell Brown of Exeter came out as winners. Linda Reinhart and Helen Beach, both of Clinton, were game nine winners, while .John Dunn of Goderich and Crystal Taylor of Londesboro won in game 10. In the final game, number 11, Barbara Van Damme of Clinton came out on. top. Arts Council approves grants At recent meetings. the Board of the On- tario Arts Council approved grants in the amount of $8,223,431, consisting of 607 grants to individuals and 273 grants to arts organizations through the province. Announced April 13 the ('ouncil is current- ly in the process of developing a five-year strategic plan aimed at increasing the stability of financial support of the arts in the province. The Plan will be presented to the Members of the Board by October. In addition, staff members are working nn proposals for the allocation of money from a special one-time only grant of $2.25 -million received from the Ministry of Citizenship and Culture at the end of March 1987. These funds will be used toward supporting in- dividual artists and the development of management expertise. Details on these programs will he released by the end of September Locally the Blyth Summer Theatre received a $2,500 grant. Under touring arts fund, Women Today received $600 and Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. got $2250.Anne Chislett of Clinton also recived a grant. The Ontario Arts Council is an agency of Twin City School of Hairstyling Waterloo, Ont. • Hairstyling •Barbering •Far Piercing • Make-up 55 Erb St. East `b� .4{ -Monday to Friday %'f ll ll 1itl �'' Y the Ontario government, funded through the Ministry of Citizenship and Culture. It corn - prises a decision-making body of 12 members who serve voluntarily on the Board, appointed from across Ontario by Order -in -Council. It is administered by an executive director hired by the board; a senior staff of 10 program officers and five associate officers who head the individual funding programs; and a senior ad- ministrative staff of four. Grant decisions are made by the board members based on recommendations of the officers, who rely on a system of peer evaluation by assessors in the various disciplines and fields supported. fN LTfR UE 482-7103 PECK APPLIANCES "IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN VARNA," BEST INTEREST Guaranteed Investment Certificates *Subject to change Gaiser-Kneale 5IFInsurance Brokers Inc. SII► Exeter 235.2428 Clinton 482-9747 Grand Bend 238-8484 Goderich 524-2118 CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDN,E$DAY, JULY 1, 1987 - Page 15 Needle Club plans bus trip HOLMESVILLE - Bus trips to Stratford Festival, Wellesley Apple Butter Festival plus craft show participations were subjects for decision on a questionaire, considered during the meeting of Bluewater Creative Needle Club held June 23 8-10 p.m. at Goderich Township Hall. Forty members and guests attended. There was enough interest shown that a bus trip has been arranged for September 26 to the Wellesley Apple Butter Festival - a worthwhile trip at nominal costs. Then, on October 18, another bus trip has been arranged to .the Stratford Shakespearean Festival. The package trip includes a tour of the costume department, a talk by the head of the wardrobe and costume, brunch at Samuels and a matinee performance of the musical Cabaret best seats in the house. All members are urged to get their tickets soon, as they will be adver- tized publicly by mid-July. Scarf tying and rug hooking were dear to the hearts of members and guests for the June meeting. Olga Bell introduced her mother, Kathleen Salichuk, London who presented many of her rug hooked projects and explained how they were made. She then showed the different steps in rug hook- ing and passed sample projects amongst the ladies for them to try hooking themselves. Grace Anderson, Bayfield thanked her, say- ing, she felt it had been so well illustrated she was confident to start rug hooking - herself. Jane Muegge, member, was introduced by Ina Fisher of Clinton. Jane demonstrated some arts of scarf tying. This too was a "hands on" demo as she provided scarves for all to learn on the spot. She was thanked by Jean McBurney, Wingham. At the registration desk was Marie Col- lins, Clinton. Ina Fisher, acting registrar reported that there are now 40 members. It was reported that there will be no' meeting in July. The August meeting will feature as special guests, Lewiscraft Lon- don, a craft show by members and guests plus a mini trade show of local fabric and craft businesses. It will be held in a larger location, Goderich Township Public School auditorium on August 25 at 7:45 p.m. A light lunch was served by Margaret Brand and Bev Van Ninhuys both of Goderich Township. While the ladies socialized they con- sidered yet another worthwhile venture - a silks and satins seminar in London on Oc- tober 13 or 14 when Hazel Boyd Hooey, Canadian author, nationally known textile authority and sewing instructor will conduct a sewing seminar and fashion show. This is being sponsored by the London Creative Needle Club, the mother club of Bluewater. Celebrating 20 years By Donald R. Broadfoot BRUCEFIELD - On June 20, many students - past, present, and future, parents and staff celebrated the 20th an- niversary of Huron Centennial Public School. The bake sale was very successful. The yard sale, the dunking machine, and target throwing, fish pond, balloons, and ring toss of the penny arcade were quite busy. Many people willingly volunteered to be victims in the dunking tank. At noon most enjoyed the barbecued hotdogs and hamburgers etc. The winner of .the Father's Day Cake Draw was Mrs. J. Allan. Thanks to all the volunteers who organized an enjoyable fun day. The End Of The Year Farewells and good wishes go with Mr. Lyon as he transfers to Clinton Public School and to Miss Pincombe as she moves to Hullett Central. Mr. Marsh and Mr. Hig- gins will join our staff in September. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Siert- sema as they celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary this month. To everyone we wish a safe and happy holiday and we'll see you in September. Senior care facility to be established in Huron A senior care facility committee is to be established in Huron County as the result of action taken by County Council at its regular June -meeting. Approval was given by council to a Huronview management committee recommendation to establish the new com- mittee which will review the future needs for care facilities for seniors in this county. Ex -officio members will be Huron Coun- ty Warden Brian McBurney and Wayne Lester, 4Huronview administrator. Other committee members are expected to be: Huronview committee of management members, two representatives of the On- tario Ministry of Community and Social Services, the county administrator, a resi- dent of Huronview, a board member of Blue Water Rest Horne, a representative of the Hospital Administrators Working Committee, a registered nurse with geron- tological knowledge, a staff member of Huronview and four members of the public. Chairman of the new committee will be the vice-chairman of the present Huron - view management committee while one of the appointees from the public at large will serve as vice-chairman of the new body. Funding will be provided 100 per cent by the Ministry of Community and Social Ser- vices, council was told, and the time frame for the program is to be from the present to June 30, 1988. Advertisements for volunteers to serve on this committee will be placed in all county newspapers. Lee Selwood Lee Selwood, grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Perdue of Clinton, graduated from Georgian College of Applied Arts and Technology, Barrie, with a diploma in General Arts and Science and Law and Security Administration. Lee was on the Dean's list for academic achievement and was also presented with the Canadian Security Award. Vicki Garland Vicki Garland, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Garland of RR5 Clinton, graduated from the Business Administration - Manage- ment Studies Course at Conestoga College in Kitchener on .June 13. Vicki is current % employed at Star Time Video as manager of the newly opened Goderich location in the Suncoast Mall. The Armsfro,ig floor sale at Norholme Decorating... hot prices on qualify vinyl floors. 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