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Clinton News Record, 2016-04-06, Page 7Submitted Photo Sisters Renee Lehnen (on the right, grade 12) and Christa Lehnen (on the left, grade 10) had their photo taken for the May 1984 CHSS Formal. Memories of the Prom Pop Up exhibit at the Goderich Library Special to the Clinton News Record The dress, the car, the decorating! The suit, the hair, the after party! Whether you call it the "Formal" or the "Prom," search your closets, photo albums and boxes for clothes, photos and memora- bilia, and take it all to our Pop Up exhibit. On Saturday, April 9, proms of the past come alive within our shared stories. Put on your corsage or bouton- niere and splash out! The Huron County Museum and Huron County Library, Goderich Branch, are hosting Huron County's first ever Pop Up exhibit. The museum will be showcasing some of the striking formal wear and accessories from our collection, and inviting the public to add to the display. Will Kernohan, Curator of Engage- ment and Dialogue, Huron County Museum states, "We are very excited to partner with the fine folks at the Goder- ich Branch Library to bring this exciting event to Huron County. We want every- one to bring an object or memory from their prom, and come to the library to share their history. Pop Up exhibits only last for a couple of hours and are a great chance for the museum to get out into the community and show off some of our artifacts. More importantly, to allow the community to participate by bringing theirs. We see ourselves as cre- ating space for residents to participate and be co -exhibit creators. Really, it's a show and tell for everybody and we want people to have a good chat and a great time." "Prom related sharing and conversa- tions have already begun at the Goderich Branch Library," added Christa Lehnen, Branch Assistant. "Staff have dug through their closets and shoeboxes, and found some vintage pictures and formal fashion Submitted Photo Bill Wark and Beth Zurbrigg (eventually married and became Beth Wark) had this photo taken in 1958 at the Huron College Ball. circa the 1960's and 1980's, prompting funny and tender memories. We are excited about the possibilities this event offers. This event is for everyone! If you didn't go to the graduation dance, come share stories of what you did instead (an anti -prom memory), or engage with other people's prom stories and memora- bilia. We are really excited to see what the community will bring in, and the conver- sations it will inspire!" The Memories of the Prom Pop Up exhibit takes place Saturday, April 9 at the Goderich Branch Library from 2-4 p.m. Bring your memories/artifacts/photos and share your social history. Light refreshments will be served. Wednesday, April 6, 2016 • News Record 7 Carpet bowling and shuffleboard results Carpet Bowling Ladies' High: Joan Beierling - 22 Elaine Townshend - 22 Men's High: Ralph Feltz - 22 Ethel Walker - 206 Burt Greidanus - 16 Joan Beierling - 146 Shuffleboard Ladies' High: Men's High: Don Jewitt - 220 Bob McMichael - 211 BCH Minor Hockey results March 27 -April 2 March 27 Novice Rep 2, Hanover Falcons 1 March 30 April 2 Bantam Girls C 1, Lambeth Novice Girls 1, South Huron Lancers C 1 Sabres C 0 At least 80 percent of all fire deaths occur in home fires. Here are some smart Fire Prevention tips for protecting yourself and your family: ✓ Never leave candles burning unattended, and keep matches out of reach from children, Fill✓ Keep space heaters away from curtains and other flammable materials. REVIVERS! SINUITS ✓ Install smoke alarms on every floor of your home and outside each bedroom, and test batteries monthly. FREE TRAVEL SEMINAR HANOVER HOLIDAYS — President (Jim) will talk about motor - coach touring with specific focus on Atlantic Canada — forget the exchange rate and expensive medical insurance!! Tuesday, April 12 at our Clinton office at 7:00 PM RSVP 519-482-7771 Id{1Fs{`rT or travel @ gtrips.ca OFFICE HOURS The Office Hours for The Clinton News Record are as follows Mondays - 9am - 5pm Tuesdays - CLOSED Wednesdays - 9am - 5pm Thursdays - 9am - 5pm Fridays - 9am - 5pm 53 Albert St., Clinton, ON PH: 519-482-3443 • www.clintonnewsrecord.com POSTM ED IA