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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1981-05-20, Page 67A reality realized... _. • from page ;t7 flavor to the Feest by sewing and handstitching caps, aprons, shawls and dresses. To be worn by local mer- chants and • parade. par- ticipants, the handmade articles were made by the ladies who finally completed them after meeting several times a week since early January. They also dressed .more than eight dolls in traditional Dutch costumes td sell at the celebration. As well, Mrs. Frank Van Altena, Edith Burgess and Mrs. de Groot offered their support and donated some very special dolls, ,outfitted in lace and colorful Dutch dress, for Klompen Feest draws. No Dutch styled festival would be complete without windmills and Ralph De Weerd of Hullett Township, his wife Anne, his younger brother John, Pete Bos, Bert Vanderburgh and Burt Van Maar along with a volunteer painting crew, made some 22 windmills which . are whirling in the breeze along Clinton's main'street. Mr. De Weerd kept h►ss street decorating plans a' well hidden secret for sometime, but the • an- ticipation paid off and Mr. "De Weerd was right when he told committee members, "Wait and see, you'll like it." To promote Klompen Feest, {'achy Leppington, a 17 -year-old from Bayfield designed the festival's logo. Cathy is a Grade 12 student at Central Huron Secondary, School and hopes to study fine arts after completing grade 13 studies. She will be able to include the Klompen Feest logo which is .seen all round town, on posters; letterheads, buttons, tickets and t -shirts. in her future portfolio. With marching bands, (ktoberfest styled music, street dancing, Dutch sweet treats and lots of good food to eat, handcrafted articles. of every description to buy, people to meet and a great variety of things to do, Klompen Feest is guaran-• teed to be exciting ex- travaganza of festivities. Be sure to join Clinton on Errday. May 22 and • Satur day. May 23 for this unique event, it could be your first of many, return visits to Klompen Feest. Klompen Feest is honored taking part in the May 23rd celebration in Clinton. Dr. H and is the Vice Consul of The to have Dr. it Heeneman , official opening of the. Dutch eeneman comes from London Netherlands. Page 39 Proud to be serving the area motoring public since 1935 LORNIE BROWN MOTORS LTD. 30 Ontario St., Clinton 482-9321 Sales Representatives Steve Brown 'Craig Cox AIKEN'S Welcoming you to Clinton since 1923 %IF.N S FOOTWEAR AND WORK CLOTHING. LUGGAGE LEATHER GOODS -182-9352 Ontanh ,FOR RIC, in Clinton Appliance oreCUNtON ELECTRIC, people to. See.„ KLOMPEN FEEST DAYS! IN STORE SPECIALS AND DRAW! Tickets with every purchase mode TNURS., FRI. & SAT. MAY 21,22823 • SALES 8 SERVICE CLINTON ELECTRIC SHOP 00 ALBERT ST. CLINTON �-_` •< 482-3646