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Clinton News-Record, 1984-10-24, Page 13,wo 97 Crossing gLjard s are back CLINTON - The province's children have been back at school for almost two months now, and motorists have again become familiar with the orange vested crossing guards helping youngsters cross the busier 4ntersecUpns on their way to and from school. , C'i,INTON NEWS -RECORD. W1F 13N'ASD IT. OCTORFR. 2,4..1084—PAGE 13 Valerie Hollins} ad of George Street has been living in Clinton for 10 years and she has been a crosshig guard for two of those years. She moved to the town from the Coun- ty of Devon in England. She has three children, all of whom cross at her intersection at Albert and John Streets. She is primarily responsible for the separate school children and mans her post 15 minutes earlier than the other guards during the afternoon. She doesn't have a very busy intersection with about 12 to 15 children crossing, depen- ding on the weather. Thora McPherson of Joseph St. has been a crossing guard longest of any of those holding the position. She's been guiding children for eight years and is at the Highway 8 and Percival Street intersection. She has been living in Clinton for nine years after moving here from Sarnia. "They're pretty good kids, most of the time," she said. "They all have good days and bad days, just like everyone else." Dayle Leppington is the newest Clinton crossing guard. She applied about . three years ago and was asked to start at the cor- ner of Albert and Rattenbury .Streets this September. The Mill Street resident moved to Clinton about three .years ago and has two children attending Huron Centennial Public School. • She agreed the kids are generally atten- tive and added, "One little fellow brings me a present every morning. Yesterday,lt was a feather," she smiled. Buster Johnston has been a familiar figure at the King Street crosswalk near e railroad tracks for fi1►e "years. Phe Clinton— native, linii n"native, currently residing on Queen Street, worked at the lumber yard now known as Langford's for 27 years. "They're good kids this year. You get the odd one every couple years but they're good kids," he asserted. • The Clinton Public • Hospital Building Fund got a $500 boost last week from Klompen Feest. Feest Chairman Bob Campbell turned the money over to hospital adnrinistator Dan Steyn. The money was made at the 1989 celebration. Additional funding was also set aside to help finance special events at the fifth annual Klompen Feest. to be staged in Clintqu► next May. (Shelley Mel'hee photo I Legion donates over $800 to community By Bertha MacGregor HENSALL - Legion Membership Chair- man, Lloyd Allan is working to get that 100 percent Early Bird Plaque again. The Legion missed it last year. Yearly dues may be paid anytime. They are $18 before the end of December or $20 after, to Lloyd or Louise Allan or Ted Taylor at the bar: Let's get with it Comrades, this shouldn't be too hard to accomplish. This past month the branch donated $50 to the CNIB, $50 to the Huron Day Care Centre $200 to minor hockey, and two hours of ice time for the children at Christmas. Out of the Poppy fund the Membership decided to send $300 to Parkwood Hospital. The llth of November falls on Sunday this year and the Remembrance Day Parade and Church service will be held at the usual time, Sunday morning. The banquet will be Sunday evening on the lith at 6 p.m. There will be more details later. Also the tickets for the banquet will soon be on sale. The Ladies Auxiliary celebrated their 35th birthday on October 2, by dining at the Bayfield Village Inn, with 18 members pre- sent. The food was excellent and so was the Comradeship. At the regular monthly meeting the members donated $35 to the CNIB, $25 to the Huron Day Care Centre, $50 to Minor Hockey, two hours,;, of ice time for the childr ti at Christ dnd $200. was sent to ' Westminster Canteen. This year the .members decided to hold a raffle for a Cabbage Patch Doll, instead of the regular doll. The Cabbage Patch Doll has $25 on it, second price will be $25. The doll is on display in William's Hairstyling. The draw will be held in the Legion Hall on December 21. Comrade Evelyn Traquair was in the hospital but is home now and feeling better. People report Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Roberts visited with Mr. and Mrs. John Tromp of Sprokers, New York, last week and returned via Albany and the Adirondack Mountains. The autumn colours were at their best. Mr. and Mrs. Don Dodds, Seaforth and, Mr. and Mrs. Sim Roobol visited recently in the Chatham General Hospital, where Mrs. Roobol's brother is seriously ill. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Cudrnord, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Parker and Mr. and Mrs. Rob'ert Keys, of Grand Bend visited over the weekend with .the former's daughter Mrs. Marjorie McDonald and members of her family, in Brampton. Wayne Corbett had an accident last week when the ladder, he was using slipped and threw him down onto his arm. He was taken to Stratford General Hospital and underwent surgery to place a pin in the frac- ture as well as some grafting. Percy Campbell is a patient in Victoria Hospital, London, following surgery on Fri- day. • - The service . in Carmel Presbyterian Church was cancelled for the Caven Church on Sunday, but will be held on Sunday, Oc- "'ilob r 28 at 10:a AIL Elasteribaylight Saving Time. Please note the change of time. The Ladies' will hold their Annual Bazaar on Saturday, November 3. Miss Mary Kinsman who has been in Seaforth Community Hospital was taken to University Hospital, London. Fluid Fertilizer and Atrazine ...Make an excellent combination for fall plow -down and twitch control For twitch infested fields, start next years' weed control program THIS fall. A plow -down applica- tion of fluid fertilizer AND Atrazine plus an Atrazine and oil com- bination next year, results in a tough one- two punch on twitch: s For a custom application job you can count on Call us today IiensaII Distriet C Brumfield Seaforth262-3002 527-07.70 1.800-265-7097 ► Rhoda and Stan Reid and Mrs. Major Woodland, St. Jtlhn's, Newfoundland visited with Mr. Eric and Shirley Luther this week. Mrs: Ross MacMillan and Mrs. Brian Col- lins both of Waterloo spent Monday with their mother, Mrs. Laird Mickle and aunt, Mrs. Florence Joynt. The many friends of Terry Bal er who recently underwent treatment wish aiim the very best results and hope .he soon will be home. Mrs. Irene Davis, President of Zone 8 was the guest speaker at the Brussels Senior Citizens Meeting on October 17. Her topic was "The History of the United Senior Citizens of Ontario Province". Many members were surprised to learn that through the efforts and dedication of the USCO that the Senior Citizens of Ontario were so well looked after today. A message was given from the Secretary of the USCO. "We have a lot to share, now we can add -we have a lot to protect, that is a good thought for all senior citizens," • Amber Lodge meets Nobel Grand Eunice Aikenhead and Vice -Grand Lois Jones conducted the Amber Lodge meeting. Edith Bell expressed her sincere thanks for cards received , when she was ill. Treasurer Dorothy Corbett gave the finan- cial report. The Assembly President will make her of- ficial visit to Arimber and Edelweiss on February 6. Plans were made to Drape the Charter on November 7. Tickets are available for the Grand Master's Banquet on November 15 at Brussels. Arrangements were made to entertain a sister lodge, in November. United's recall '70s Hensall United Church went back a few years on Sunday evening when they watch- ed the colored slides of the churches ac- tivities during the early '70s. The monthly Fellowship Night, sponsored ° by the Communications Committee, Was well attended. Eric Mansfield was in charge of showing the slides and Rev: Stan McDonald led the opening . singsong and worship. Lunch was served by Lorretta Riley, Tammy Preszcator, Dorothy Brint- nell and Joanne, Rowcliffe, of the Com- munications Committee. Rev.. Barbara Laing was guest minister at the United Church on Sunday morning while Mr. McDonald was Anniversary Minister at the Dashwood United Church. Rev. Laing spoke on "Discipleship" and her children's story was about 'Shepherds. The ushers for the service were Glen Slade, Raye Jacobe, Chuck Mallette and Tim Mann. The flowers at the front of the church were placed in memory of Mrs. Tressa Fletcher, placed by her daughter, Sadie and Harry Hoy. The flowers on the memorial stand were placed in memory of. Melvin Carnathan, placed by his niece Jean Keller. A successful Bake Sale was held by the Sunday School Staff on Saturday morning to raise money for the work of the Sunday School. Appreciation is expressed to all who helped in donating food for the sale as well as those who came out to the sale. Mrs. Chester Earl of Atwood visited this past Wednesday with her brother, Rev. McDonald at the Manse. MAZDA 7 B2200 DIESEL PICKUP Available from: 57285. Plus f reight, preservice and licence. M -W MOTORS LTD. 184 EAST ST., GODERICH 524.21113 SEiaiTHE srANDAm.