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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 2015-06-24, Page 3Wednesday, June 24, 2015 • News Record 3 Crowds gather for Touch the Truck Photos by Laura Broadley Clinton News Record Brynn Moffat, 3, throws a ball through his own course at the imagination playground. Keegan Dixon, 2, is excited to be a honourary paramedic at the helm of the ambulance. 1-71 Huron Superior - i Memorials • MONUMENTS • FLAT MARKERS • INSCRIPTIONS Appointments in the privacy of your own home anytime MICHAEL S. FALCONER - MANAGER RES 482-3664 • CELL 525-2281 In its seventh year, the Touch the Truck literacy event brings draws about 1,000 people in three hours to Lavis Ball Park. The event is organized by Huron County, Children's Services, Early Years and Growing Together. The message behind the event is that reading a book isn't the only way to learn to read and write. The focus is on interactive learning including an A to Z bale maze scavenger hunt, build -a -letter, and pedal tractor course as well as a variety of vehicles to get kids excited and involved. Shayna Dolmage, 5, listens closely to an OPP officer while in charge of the cruiser. Ruby Squire, 5, flies through the pedal tractor course. Deep in concentration, Stella Thompson, 5, works through the build -a -letter. Ashlyn Edwards, Noah Middleton and Teaguen Edwards take a turn on the New Holland tractor. ATTENTION ADVERTISERS! DEADLINES Our Weekly Deadlines are as follows: ADVERTISING & EDITORIAL Friday @ 2:00 pm Views Record 53 Albert St. S, Clinton PH: 519-482-3443 www.clintonnewsrecord.com OFFICE HOURS: Mon. - Fri. 9am - 5pm CLOSED TUESDAYS JUNE 21, 2015 — Ontario's talented three-year-old pacing colts put on an impressive show for Clinton Raceway fans on Sunday afternoon, kicked off by a 1:54.4 mile from Maracasso in his second straight Grassroots win. The victory puts Maracasso at the top of the three-year-old pacing colt and gelding Grassroots standings with 100 points, earned through his wins at Clinton on Sunday and at Mohawk Racetrack on June 2. The Lisa Mara son has tallied $19,120 through five starts this season. Eight races later Hudon's mood was further elevated when he teamed Jeb to a 1:56.1 victory for trainer James "Friday" Dean of Guelph, ON and owners Wilma and James MacKenzie of Ennismore, ON.Through the seven Grassroots contests and three overnight races, Clinton Raceway fans wagered a grand total of over $38,000. Fans also donated generously to the Seaforth Public School playground equipment fundraiser, pushing the school $6000 closer to their goal. Ontario Sires Stakes action returns to Clinton on Sunday, July 19 with the second Grassroots event for the two- year-old trotting colts and geldings. Live racing returns this Sunday June 28 with the Kin Pace Eliminations and a fundraiser for the Mitchell Optimist Club featuring 50/50, silent auction and BBQ. Post time 1:30pm L4CHIG SWAY AIME 28 Eliminations 1�6ci l Op1iinist Club .MAC. / Funittiser lifTK 1.17 Ekeuti SL. CLINTON 519.4132.1678 0 c ,,s, 0 :lintrxnr lrmtirdy•r m