The Goderich Signal-Star, 1981-05-20, Page 65Ralph and Anne de Weerd. along with a dedicated troop of
volunteer a peotess and painters have spent the Fast few
weeks In the de Weerd's basement. The results of those
long evenings are now churning in the breeze along
Clinton's main street". More than 22 windmills were
designed by Ralph to decorate the town for this special
celebration. !Shelley McPhee photo)
A reality realized...
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people" They have itrrproved
their farms and homes and
have made Huron ('aunty a
showplace cn the
agricultural picture and
their prosperity has added
greatly to the economic well-
being of the entire area."'
.With this in mind."" he
added. "-it was only fitting
that the festival shoulri hone>r
these new citizens by taking.
the Dutch theme. ""
After viewing films and
learning. about the rwrh
culture. heritage and
traditions of the DLit( h
homeland, the i{lnrnpen
Feest committee dedicated
the mmelves to planning and
preparing for the grant
celebration.
The committee P7Ceruttte
consisting of chairman Mr,
Campbell: vice chairman,
Ralph Schuurman;
treasurer, Peter Dace a;
secretary. Else de Groot;
parade co-ordinator, Ken
Wood: concession booth co-
r,rrirnator, Jack Roorda;
ways and means chairman,
(larerzee Deirornme; barr-
hecne co-ordinator, Rill
E1ering and many other
volunteer supporters held
regular meetings in the
('kn on town tall, making
arrangements: for parade,
strut vendors, dancing and
singing. food and fun.
Mrs Anne Rattema, Mrs.
lune Krnesen. Mrs. Alice
Postrna" Mrs. Betty Buruma
rind t4rs Mary Steerst.ra
hpr,e ,brought an authentic
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HAVE A GREAT
FEEST!KLOMPEN
We' look forward to
continuing our dssociation with
our moray friends in the community.
Pepsi and Kist products ore
bottled and distributer! in this area by
TUCKEY BEVERAGES LTD
WE'RE PROUD TO BE
A PART OF
CLINTON'S FIRST-EVER
KLOMPEN FEEST
Enjoy all the ferstirities,
(;ante and .sire the I)ylcehnppers
perfnrm nn tour flnwl in the
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