Music in the Park well attended
In spite of the heavy downpour on the evening of August 7, Music in the Park in Clinton was very well attended. Fans of Ridley Bent and Bruce and Sharon Ambler weren’t about to let rain keep them away. Many took shelter in the concession or their cars until the rain let up, and then the music continued.
This was the final Music in the Park event for this year, but you can be sure there will be more next year.
How they dressed in Clinton
Drop by the Clinton Museum on Thursday, August 25 at 2 p.m. for a “cowgirl to belle-of-the-ball” presentation by Chris Linton of Historic Hat Creek Ranch. You can expect to see 100 years of period clothing, from the 1860s to the 1960s. All will take place in the museum’s 1911 government stables.
There is no charge to attend, but donations to the museum’s Wagon Shed Project will be gratefully accepted.
Will there be fireworks in Clinton?
A few of years ago the Village of Clinton did a survey of residents to see what services could be reduced or cut to save money. In past years as much as $3,000 has been spent on the annual fireworks, and that was one thing many residents indicated they could do without. A one per cent residential tax increase would net the village approximately $2,500, and there aren’t too many people who would agree to a tax increase just to see it all go up in a puff of smoke over a half-hour period. Many pet owners were happy to forego the annual trauma inflicted on their pets by the noise of the fireworks.
In an effort to keep the tradition going, Integris Credit Union has been fundraising to buy the fireworks for Halloween. Their goal was $4,000, and as of July 13 they had reached a total of $845. They have now given people even more incentive to donate: the Integris staff are selling raffle tickets, with prizes anyone would want to win. First prize is a kayak with paddle; second is a zero-gravity chair and juice dispenser; and third prize is two camping chairs and a cooler full of goodies. Tickets can be purchased at the Clinton Branch of Integris Credit Union, and the draw date for the prizes is Friday, August 26. Anyone who just wants to donate to the cost of the fireworks can do so at the Integris Credit Union.
Bear aware
It’s getting close to the time of year when bears try to fatten up prior to their winter hibernation. A couple who were camping at Downing Provincial Park on Kelly Lake reported seeing a mother with three cubs in the area. There appear to be a couple of yearling cubs in the same area.
In past years bears have made their way into town. They are attracted to fruit, garbage, pet food, and more that we leave outside. Once bears start coming onto residential properties scavenging for food it is next to impossible to break them of the habit. It often doesn’t end well for the bear.
If you have fruit trees in your yard, pick all the fruit promptly and don’t leave any lying around on the ground. Keep garbage inside (in a garage or shed) until just before garbage pick-up or until you take it to the dump. Keep pet food inside, and don’t leave dishes of food or even containers of food out on the deck or in the yard. Not only will this help protect your property from damage, it will help protect the bears who, after all, were here long before we moved into their territory.
