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Times-Advocate, 1988-08-24, Page 29' ack 3. e )0i/1419J High school students learn about conservation By Jack Riddell Mpp Huron Twenty-eight Ontario high school students have been given an opportunity to participate in a sev- en -week workshop about conservation, sponsored by the Ministry of Natural Resources. The Program, started in 1966, gives young peo- ple first-hand exposure to natural resources, their management, and conservation issues. The participants, who come from all regions of the province, are selected by a panel of ministry -staff-on_ther-basis of their age and their answers to . a questionnaire on environmental issues. Workshops are located in.four different areas. Conservation Authorities in North Bay evaluate wetlands, while others develop new hiking trails in Sault Ste. Marie. The Maitland Valley Conserva-. tion Authority will benefit from students helping map the physical and biological features of a neighbouring creek while students at the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority will study water erosion. The students work under the supervision of min- istry and conservation authority staff. they receive a living allowance, meals and accommodation. Murray . Elston named Financial Institu- tions Minister Murray Elston, M.P.P. for Bruce, has been ap- pointed Minister of Financial Institutions by Pre- mier David Peterson. W(i1cretaining his important position as Chair- man of Cabinct's_Management Board, Murray will now also have responsibility for regulating finan- cial institutions in a manner which maintains their solvency, protects the interests of the public and ensures confidence in the system. Murray's new responsibilities also include re- sponsibility for the Office of the Superintendent of Insurance and the Pension Commission of Onta- rin I am pleased with the appointment of Murray to this position, as he has always shown himself to be an extremely capable and dedicated Minister of the Crown as well as an excellent representative of the citizens of his riding.' Murray takes over the Financial Institutions min- •istry from Robert Nixon, who retains his position as Treasurer. . Natural resources research gets boost Over half -a -million dollars for natural- resources research will be provided for 33 research projects to be conducted at a number of Ontario .universities and the Royal Ontario Museum, natural Resources Minister Vince Kcrrio has announced. As a result of the funding, scientists at the ROM and universities in Guelph, Thunder Bay, Sudbury, Ottawa, Kingston, Toronto, Waterloo and Windsor will be able to conduct or proceed with studies in such areas as the effects of acid rain. •"By funding renewable resource projects, my ministry recognizes the valuable. contribution re- search makes toward improving our forests, fisher- ies, wildlife and parks," Mr. Kcrrio said. "These research projects will help Ontario find better ways of managing its natural resources in the future," Mr. Kcrrio added. • Grants for Huron riding Minister of Health -Elinor Caplan has recently ap- proved an annual operating grant for Clinton Pub- - lic Hospital in the amount of S109,800 for the new obstetrical wing. Seaford) Community Hospital has been advised of approval from the Ministry of Health of a capi- tal g:ant up to a maxiinum-of S1.4 million. Minister of Housing Chaviva Hosck has recently announced Ontario Home Renewal Program grants to the• following municipalities: to- Turnberry Township, Scaforth, and Howick Township, S40,000 each; to the town of Clinton, S30,000. • i Horse show • Cont. from page 11A Heckman - Centralia; 2. Sandy. Ryan - Dublin. flag- race 14. and over: 1. Kelly Ryan - Dublin; 2. Bill Storey - Clinton. Flag race 13 and under: 1. Jennifer Heckman - Centralia; 2. Billie Heckman - Centralia; 3. Sandy Ryan - Dublin. Barrel racc 14 and over: 1. Jim Sto- rey - Clinton; 2. Kelly Ryan - Du- blin; 3. Janice Bullock - Aylmer. Barrel racc 13 and under: 1. Jennifer Heckman -. Centralia; 2. Billie Heckman - Centralia; 3. Sandy Ryan - Dublin. Boot race 13 and under: tied for first: Billie Heckman - Centralia; Sandy Ryan - Dublin. Steady Hand open: 1. Bill Storey - Clinton; 2. Jennifer Heckman Centralia; 3. Kelly Ryan Dublin. High point at show: Jennifer Heck- man - Centralia - bag of feed from Hick's Fecd Store. Centralia Farm- ers: Bill Elliott - 1 Halter, 1 worm- er. Bill and Bonnie McNutt - 1 horse pad. Big 0 Exeter - 1 pail. Komaka Fecd Store - 1 pail, I sweat scraper, 1 mane and tail comb, 1 hoof pic, 1 barn and stable fly catcher. mastcrfccds, 5-S5 vouchers. The next show will be at the Bay- field fair on August 27, spectators arc welcome. Truck hits house ST. MARYS - Estimates have now placed damage to a transport truck Owned by Vcri Farms Truck- ing of Exeter over S10,000 after an . in, ident in St. Marys two weeks ago. The truck, en route to Exeter from Toronto on August 11 hit a St. Marys home, causing another S30,000 in lomat cs. The transport, driven by 34-ycar old Stephen Palmer of London, took a wrong turn in St. Marys in the middle of the night and ended up on Widdcr Street, a dead-end. COMING EVENTS Mi:ET 8011 RAi: '-..At thc Zurich Bean Festival, at 12:30 in "thc eat- ing area or at the Opening of the Huron -Bruce Election llcadouartcrs at 3 p.m. in Dungannon. You are in- vited. 34c THE (HURON COUNTY HEALTH UNIT invites you to at- tend the Expectant Parent Education Classes being held :It South Huron Hospital, Exeter commencing Thurs- day, September 8, 1988. The next series of classes will begin thc week of January 3, 1989. •Please pre - register by calling the Health Unit office at 235-10T4. 33,34c PANCAKE BREAKFAST at the Township of Sianlcy Comm. Com- plex, Varna, Ontario on Saturday, Septcmbcr 3, 1988. Serving from 7 a.m. - 11 a.m. -Everyone welcome. 33,34c BLYTit FH:STiVAL - The Cookie War: August 31, September 1 (mati- nee), 3 (rush scats only for alt these performances). Fires in. the Night: August 25, 26. 27 (matinee) (rush scats only for all performances). Lucien: August 30, September 3 (matinee). Bordcrtown Cafe: August 25 (matinee), 27 (rush seats only for these two performances) 29, Septem- ber L 2. 34c 4T11 ANNEAL QUiLT SHOW - August 20 - September S at the Hu- • ron County Museum, 110 North Street, Goderich. See over 100 ; hand -made quilts on display Monday , to Saturday 10 - 4:30, Sunday 1 4:30. 34c SiNGI.i;S DANCE - White Carna- tion Mall, Saturday, August 27. Homcsville. Dancing 9 - 1 p.m. No jeans please. Norm Doonsmorf. 34c QUEEN'S SEAFORTH THURS., FRI. & SAT. NASTY CLASS BARN DANCE Friday, Aug. 26: SINGLES DANCE COUNTRY VERSATILES , Saturday, Aug. 27: MYSTERY TRAIN No Blue Jeans, Nernst 349.2678 group Reservations Wilcome. BROWNIE'S DRIVE-iN THEATRE OPENS 8:00 P.M. CLINTON FIRST SHOW AT DUSK 482-7030 THiS FRIDAY, SATURDAY, & SUNDAY, AUG. 26-27-28 CLINT 1 EASTWOOD lit DIRTY ,, , RIME i i'J __ DEAD POOL — PLUS 2nd FEATURE — The Shack is Back! f GU10aNCt I".-..I,M_ti, r"`,_.__'^AVB COMING NEXT WEEKEND "COMING -TO AMIIICA" Eddie Murphy Watch ror our 119 S„nclei. Holiday Show . STARLITE Grand Bend 238-2464 fios office Opens at 8:30 am/ RADIO SOUND p.m. Children Under 12 in Cars Free 7 Day, - A,teuat 19.20.71.22:23.24. 25 qk He's a cos ., h rlt..Qe Steven Seagal ABOVE TIE LAW 4 Augurs 26. 27. 28, 29, 30 I YOU CAN GO HOME AS A DINOSAUR - Marion Doucette of the Hu- ron Library Program demonstrates to 20.children in the Exeter Library how one can be transformed into a dinosaur at the Brontosaurus Brunch. Toni DeJong was the first to find herself with dinosaur feet and head. BULL DURHAM M.ar+rape lir Mn. lryr S.., 8,V" :. ENJOY AND HAVE FUN AT OPEN NEW BEER GARDEN Oktoberfest Sept. 9 & 10 Live Entertainment with Famous German Bands Aug. 26 and 27 The Rythmic Four Dance and Buffet Dinner FRIDAY and SATURDAY Call for Information or Reservations Telephone 236.7707 Hwy. #21, 1/4 mile north of St. Joseph Rosa COP 7111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111: Times -Advocate, August 24, 1988 Page 13A Lucan Shamrock Bingo Wednesday, Aug. 24 SPECIAL THIS WEEK COOK BOOK BINGO Bingo Starts 7:30 Regular Games $1 000 'Jackpot Game Total Prizes $2300 Alr. Conditioned Due to the licence regulations, no one under 16 allowed to play Licence 1537495 9nnn111H10TELnnunnunnnuunuunnul mains rrt eel) Lounge LIVE ENTERTAI\\1F\ l- 7 Days a Week Grand Bend " Entertainment Shnwr2se ROOFTOP PATIO Mon. - Sun. Aug. 22 - Aug. 28 BOUNTY Mon - Mon. Aug. 29 - Sept. 5 L.A. CAFE IMPERIALE TRAK 11 Fri., Sat., Sun. PIZZA • BURGERS • STEAKS 238-8821 - Grand Bend • 1u11111111fl*IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIli lllllllllllllltllllllll: New This Fall AT THE OAKWOOD INN AEROBICS Stay in shape the fun way Mondays & Wednesdays 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Starting September 12 Enjoy our complete facilities ncluding: Inde- r Pool Sauna - Whirl Pool Weight Room and - Aerobics Classes $80.00 for 8 weeks o r Aerobics classes only $40.00 for. 8 weeks To register now call 238-2324 Registration for this session is open until September 7 COME OUT AND JOiN US FOR 8 WEEKS OF FUN SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT Dance & Drama classes will be held on Saturday mornings at the Exeter Town Hall. Classes begin on Saturday Sept. 10th. Ballet. and Jazz programs for ages 6 to adults. A special Kinderdance program for 3 to 5 year olds. Carpools will be organized for students wanting tap dancing. Classes for tap are in Stratford on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. PRE REGISTRATION IS A MUST. To register, please call, Anne Mullen Dance Academy Stratford 273-1991 PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT The Terry Fox Run Everyday brings us closer to Terry's dream. To beat cancer And until his dream becomes a reality, it4 the Terry Fox Run continues. On Sunday, September 18, 1988 Canadians across the country will join together to run, walk, jog, bike, wheel or ride the Terry Fox Run. You can participate • at the South Huron Rec Centre un which- is open from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Make this year's run twice the success. Bring a friend and double the victory. For further information contact: The Bank of Nova Scotia 280 Main St., Exeter, Ontario 235-1142 119th Annual Kirkton Fall September 9, 10 and 11, 1988 Sept. 9 - Friday evening - Exhibit hall open 7 - 9 p.m. Sept. 10 - Saturday = Parade 12:00 noon (participants 11 :30 sharp) - Pet Show following parade - Baby Show 2 p.m. - Chainsaw Competition contact 229-6233 * 4-H Achievement day * •- - Horse shoe pitchers welcome - Pedal tractor pull - Petting Zoo - Staffens Food Voucher Draw (Prize Value'$50.00) - General'Admission $2.00 - Public school FREE Sept. 11 - Sunday - Demolition Derby 1 p.m. (contact Keith Watson 229-8947) - Fiddlers Jamboree 2 p.m. - 8 pm.. - Meat Available - General Admission $2.50 For further information contact Marianne Ferguson 229-8215