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Clinton News-Record, 1986-09-10, Page 21Page 20—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1986 School on Wheels reaches milestone CLINTON - Another milestone has been reached in the story of Clinton's School on Wheels, with the publication of a book called just that, School on Wheels. The book will be unveiled this Saturday when co-authors Karl and Mary Schuessler will be on hand ,to sign copies at The Card Shoppe in Clinton. Sub -titled Reaching and Teaching Isolated Children of the North, the book details the story of an epic chapter in On- tario's educational history. An overview of the tale of the seven travelling schools which brought education to the scattered children of the province's vast north-west between the years of 1926 and 1950, the book is mainly the story of the Sloman family, and of Canadian National School on Wheels No. 15089, the car which is currently undergoing restoration at Clinton's Sloman Park, on the banks of the Bayfield River at the corner of Matilda St. and Victoria Terrace. The derelict car was purchased in 1982 by the town of Clinton, and installed at the park two blocks from the Simon home, and nam- ed in honour of one of Clinton's most famous families. Teacher Fred Sloman died in 1973, but his wife, , Cela was presented with the Order of Canada medal in 1984, in recogni- tion of the work the couple did in their 39 years on the School Car. The book's authors first met Fred and Cela Sloman in 1978, when they produced an hour-long documentary for CBC radio on the unique railway schools of the north; the idea of this book has been growing ever since. Karl Schuessler is a free-lance writer, broadcaster and lecturer who has published two other books, as well as several plays and films, and who has won two Actra Awards and an ' Ohio State Award for his work. He also serves as an interim pastor for the Evangelical Lutheran Church, and recently spent several years at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Zurich. His wife, Mary, shares in radio script writing, editing and research, as well as writing a column for the Stratford Beacon Herald. The couple live in a renovated 100 -year-old German Baptist Church at Brodhagen, 18 miles northwest of Stratford. Published by one of Canada's finest pro- ducers of railway books, Boston Mills Press of Erin, Ontario, the 66 -page book is crowd- ed with photographs, mainly of the Sloman's travelling school. In soft cover, it sells for • $9.95. The Schuesslers and Mrs. Sloman will be at Sandy's Card Shoppe between the hours of 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. September 13, to sign copies of the book. Signed copies of the . limited first edition are certain to quickly become collectors items, and interested book lovers are urged to move quickly in ob- taining one. —OLD FASHION— PANCAKE BREAKFAST and BAKE SALE Brucefield Fire Hall SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1986 7 a.m. - 12 noon Sponsored by Brucefield Firemen Proceeds for equipment Annual General MEETING of the Original CNR School on Wheels 15089 DATE: Wednesday, Sept. 17/86 TIME: 7:30 p.m. PLACE: School Car, Sloman Park Clinton Authors Mary and Karl Schuessler will be in Clinton this Saturday to autograph their School on Wheels book. The pair are pictured here with Cela Sloman. STAG AND DOE for Frazer Abbott and Charlene Merpaw FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 For Information call 482-3543 or 524-4350 Buck & Doe for Bob McKenzie and Sharon Kember Saturday, September 13/86 Phone: 527-0485 or 527-1529 ELM HAVEN Live at the Haven , this Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 11, 12, 13 "CASSANDRA" - Top 40 Commercial Rock 'n' Roll - No Cover Charge Free Soft Drinks for Designated Drivers NEW HOURS OPEN WEEKENDS FRIDAY 11 am - 11. pm SATURDAYi i t dill 11 �iiiii5t SUNDAY 11 am-9pm .—OPEN FOR LUNCH ONLY MONDAY TO THURSDAY 11 am - 1:30 pm Mr. and Mrs. William Rodger of Auburn are pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Victoria Lynn to Robert Mer- vin, son of Mr. and Ars. Howard Skidoo of Kin- cardine. The wedding will take place Satuurday,. September 13, 1986 at Knox Presbyterian Churn, Goderich. Receptiori to fellow at Saltford. W.LLY'S BURGER STOP AND MINI GOLF "Tin Nona of the Wllw &ape HWY. 8 WEST, CLINTON -Phone ahead for faster servlco- 9 Coming Events BAYFIELD LION'S CLUB Jumbo Bingo, Bayfield Arena, every Friday night. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Early Bird Games starting 7:45. —15-41 ar BINGO: Vanastra Rec Centre, Tuesdays, 8 p.m. First reg. card $1., fifteen reg. $20. games, three share -the -wealth. Jackpot $200. must go. Lucky Bell $220.00 (if not won). Lucky Ball Increases $20. per week. Admission restricted to 16 years and over.—tfar LUNCHEON BUFFET: All you care to eat, Matinee Days and Friday, 11:30 - 1:30. Salad bar, bread table, hot dishes, $4,95 per person, Blyth Inn 523.9381.-34ff REGISTRATION for Clinton Figure Skating Club Friday, September 12 from7 • 9 p.m. and Satur- day, September 13 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Clinton Arena. -36,37 CLINTON AND DISTRICT Badminton Club 1986-'87 season begins Wed., Sept. 10, 1986, running every Wednesday through until May 1987 at the CHSS gym from 8 p.m. - 11 p.m. New members always welcomed. Bring your racquet and runn- ing shoes. Fees are adult single $20.00, married couple $25.00. For irdormation call Bob Riehl 482-7865.-36,37ar i ALL -YOU -CAN -EAT HOT BUFFET with full salad bar - served SATURDAY A SUNDAY 4 PM -ti P'M ' (or order from our regular otewili LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Thursday - Sunday' ., R8OUR LIGHTS RE y HIGHWAY 21 BAYRELO 565-2554 �C OPEN 7 DAYS A WEED 8 A.M.1 4M BREAKFAST $1.99 CHINESE PIZZA FOOD Eat in or take out STAURANT 81 TAVERN RECEPTION for Nancy Deitz and Jerry Smith Saturday, September 13,1986 at 9 P.M. in Exeter THREE PART MINI-SERIES "Hope For Life" dealing with helping Individuals and families cope positively with personal stress. Sunday, September 7, 2 - 5; September 14, 10 - 4; November 9, 10 - 4. For further information and pre registration at Quest for Health please phone 482-5415.-37 WANTED: Musical performers and musicians foe • a Variety Night. Anyone with talent call 482-7674. Amateurs welcome. -36,37 BLYTH DART LEAGUE starts September 17. Registration 8:30 p.m. Blyth Legion or phone 482-9534, 482-3213.-37x HURON COUNTY Family Planning invites you to attend Family Planning Clinic every Thursday, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Huron County Health Unit, Public Health Wing, Huronview, Clinton. Counselling and medical services provided.-49eow 'LONDESBORO Lions Club are holding an Old Tyme Country Breakfast including pancakes, eggs, sausage, bacon and home fries on Sunday, September 21st. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Londesboro Community Hall.-37ar i MUSIC IN GOLD DANCE LIKE A PRO TO THE WORLD'S GREAT MELODIES AND TEMPOS OF THE GOLDEN BIG BAND ERA IN THE OLD FASHIONED WAY, OR CHOOSE THE VERY POPULAR POLKAFEST OR A PUB SINGALONG SPECIAL FOR REAL PARTYMAKERS, IN SUPER MODULATED STEREO SOUND, CREME DE LA CREME. BRUNO VERMANDER (D.J. & M.C.) TEL • r -Q'49 ONTARIO STREET UNITED CHURCH Annual Pork Barbecue Wednesday, October 1 from 4:30 - 8 p.m. Adults $7, children 12 and under $3.50, preschoolers free. Advance tickets only, 482-9232.-37-39 BLYTH INN HOTEL, Sunday Brunch, served 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.; roast beef buffet served 4 - 7 p.m. All you core to eat. Reservations. 523-9381.-34tt BLYTH FESTIVAL: CAKE -WALK - September 10 (matinee and evening), 11 (matineeand even- ing), 12, and, final performances, September 13 (matinee and evening). All evening perfor- mances are at 8:30 p.m.; matinees at 2:00 p.m. For information and -tickets, call Box Office at 523-9300/9225.-37ar MICROWAVE COOKING demonstration, Wed., Oct. 15, 7 p.m. Goderich Legion. Presented by Shirley Couillard, author, of Miracles an Microwaves. Call 524-6534, 524-9115 or 524-773 for advance tickets. -37. BINGO - upstairs Clinton Arena every Thursday starting September 18. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Bingo at 7:45. $200. jackpot to go. Clinton Junior "D".-37ar BREAKFAST & BRUNCH in conjunction with Ciderfest, Sunday, Sept. 28, 9 am - 2 pm, Tuckersmith Township Shed. Adults $4.00, children $2.00. Sponsored by Seaforth Agricultural Society.-37ar THE HURON COUNTY Federation of Agriculture regional annual meeting, Thursday, September 11 1986 at the Clinton High School at 8:30 pm. Speaker: Eugene Whelan past Minister of Agriculture. Elections will be held for OFA direc- tors and delegates to convention. -37 OPEN HOUSE, Hensoll United Church Manse, Sunday, September 14, 1986 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. Everyone welcome to look through this 100 year old home. Another Centennial Activity. -37 32ND ANNUAL Clinton Hospital Auxiliary Penny Sale, September 27 at 5t. Paul's Anglican Church Parish Hall. Open daily starting September 18, 10 am - 6 pm except Friday 10 am - 9 pm. -37-39 CLINTON & AREA Tuesday Night Ladies Bowling League begins September 9 at 9 pm at Clinton .Crown Lanes. New bowlers welcome. -37 GODERICH SQUADRON of the Canadian Powell and Sail Squadrons will be conducting Boating Courses for adults this fall. Register at Clinton District High School on September 11 at 8:00 p.m. or phone 523-9659.-35-37ar Notice to FISH & GAME members and guests SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 PIG ROAST Saia-yasbord Supper: 6-e p.m. S7.00 / person L Dance 9 - 1 $3.00 / person Music by "Gypsy r -open" Plan to deliver your white beans to filen sa l l Co-op Your support is necessary to maintain a viable FARMER OWNED CO.OPERATIVE business in the marketing of your beans. COINOP ADVANTAGES o PATRONAGE DIVIDENDS - on profits earned • EXCELLENT FACILITIES for fast efficient service • TRADE CO-OPERATIVE!! We continue to work for YO(J even after you hove sod your crop! • WE APPRECIATE AND NEED YOUR BUSINESS! Now two locations to serve you e:n a1r, " 262 3002 tt