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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 2016-06-01, Page 1010 News Record • Wednesday, June 1, 2016 Summer events at the CNR School on Wheels Museum in Clinton The CNR School on Wheels Museum in Clinton is embark- ing on a full slate of events this summer and they welcome communityvolunteers to assist with the programming. There are activities planned for children, pet lovers and peo- ple interested in the environ- ment, with free tours of the school car included. It's a good place to enjoy fun and educa- tional activities where refresh- ments are available and AlzheimerSocietv II'H1N COUNTY Cordially invites you to our Annual General Meeting & Volunteer Appreciation Wednesday, June 22nd at 6:30 Betty Cardno Memorial Centre Presentation on Highlights of Programs & Services Light Refreshments RSVP by June 15th, 2016 519-482-1482 or 1-800-561-5012 CAMP -OUT RV silex s rentals 1 serv' ore since 1962 Cre 5tntfaid,flnlade .ean r.mmms 1-966467-6615 5� Sirtfrday Open Hoose IT HAPPENS ONLY DICE A YEAR 3 DAYS ONLY Fri', June 3rd 9— dl pnn1 Std. June 4111 9 — 3 pili 51111, Juite 5th 1-t - 1 lant 7�F •uq ?Rd Sato - rYll Vioakond CIiuiity 1:1fl4 floor Pri e5 MtnutaGLEar Maps fl1Ailc EKE IPHT DO dill I t, Tette !Irubaram fta duo ler s elti3o-:e ti rale Om 2 km wa1 Sb-alrord on H Viij our watlsle fn fdl d�ialls 519-393-5938 wtirlr.campautr4,eorl admission is generally free, although donations are appre- ciated as always. Normally when tours are booked, they charge $5 per adult, $3 per child, so these events provide a great educational opportunity. This historic railway car is a unique cultural asset in Central Huron, open to the public from the long weekend in May to the last week of September, Thurs- day through Sunday, and on holidays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Check out our Facebook page at facebook.com/school car. Details are also available at www.centralhuron.ca. "Amazing Aquatic Animals" will be explored at the river on Friday June 10, a school PD day, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. The Museum and the Ausable Bay- field Conservation Authority are partnering to provide a fun and informative activity, with special funding provided by the ABCA Foundation. Children will have an opportunity to try hands on activities like those enjoyed by students on the school car years ago. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. On Saturday June 11, from 12 CNR School on Wheels Museum in Clinton. to 3:30 p.m., come and enjoy a Pet Expo, with all friendly, leashed dogs welcome. For this event, the Huron County OSPCA and P.E.T.S. Training and Boarding Centre are assist- ing to provide a fun and infor- mation filled afternoon for dogs and pet owners and pet lovers. Scheduled events include a pet (and pet owner) costume contest at 12:15, and judges may look favourably at railway or school related costumes. At 1:15, dogs can compete by per- forming tricks in two categories - cute and difficult. Then Anita Hansen's dog, Keira, will HAPPY it 65th Anniversary Alex and Marie Voisin MERE Love from your Family KID'S HELP PHONE FREE Eft1EEG ENCY C 1.O0'.; TOW Pa 104 Pi ADA SICK, Ifs OANCEP. 'se TROUBLE provide a demonstration of tricks. Pets can enjoy bobbing for wieners and musical chairs, as well as races (leashed dogs with their handlers). There will be prizes and activities for chil- dren. They'd love to see some community volunteers willing to assist that day. In the summer months, Judy Keightleywill hold an outdoor watercolour painting event on Saturday July 16 from 2-3:30 p.m. To cover the cost of sup- plies, there is a $10 fee for this aftemoon. Those interested can register by calling the Munici- pality at 519.482.3997. Next they are hosting a drumming workshop taught by Maggie Brennon on Sunday, August 7 from 1-2:30 p.m. Drums will be provided, how- ever people are welcome to bring their own. Admission is free for this event, although donations as always are wel- comed. On Thursday August 18, the Clinton Legion Pipes and Drums band will be per- forming beginning at 7 p.m., although the Museum will be open at 6:30 for tours. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy. The familiar "Thomas Day" will retum on SaturdaySeptem- ber 10 from 10 to 3 p.m. This is an old favourite, drawing in children (and adults) for many years now. Does your child recall sitting in the Thomas model, generously supplied by Fincher's Book Store in Goder- ich? Admission is still free and this year there are some new activities. Parents (and grand- parents) bring your children, children bring your parents. The Canadian National Rail- way's "School on Wheels" trav- elled Ontario's northlands Contributed photo delivering education to chil- dren in the province's most remote areas. Fred and Cela Sloman of Clinton were the remarkable teachers who were described as having the "mis- sionaryspirit" and "self-sacrific- ing devotion" needed to lead a nomadic existence in a cramped railcar with their five children. The Sloman Railway School Car ran along the 150 mile route between Capreol and Foloyet. The car stayed two to six days at regular stops along the way. As the train whistle blew, the chil- dren of railwayworkers, loggers, trappers and natives came from miles for their lessons. A fire that severely damaged the car nearly condemned it. Miraculously, a former school car student, Bill Stevenson, rec- ognized the school car's num- ber at a CN auction and con- tacted the Sloman family. A local board was formed to save the car and bring it to Clinton. The car was purchased and transported by rail to Clinton in 1982. At each of these summer events, tours of the school car will be hosted by our staff, Car- olyn Brophy and Donna Har- die. Since the CNR School on Wheels Museum was listed in Ron brown's book, "Unusual Things to See in Ontario; it has attracted tourists far and wide. When included in the Shunpik er's Mystery Tour in 2014, they had over 1000 visitors that day. Have you enjoyed the infor- mational tour? Go and bring your family. Group tours are welcome, but please book in advance by calling the Munici- pality office at 519.482.3997.