A number of Clinton and area residents took advantage of the free disposal day for hazardous household waste that was held May 7.
Bins and containers were set up to accept adhesives, aerosols, antifreeze, asbestos, batteries, gasoline, paint thinners, herbicides, pool chemicals and more.
Electronic waste, such as computer and computer components, monitors, televisions, VCR/DVD players, stereo equipment, cameras, telephones and answering machines, were also accepted.
The Thompson-Nicola Regional District sponsored this event.
Credit Union presentation
Friday the 13th proved to be lucky for the members of the Clinton Communities in Bloom (CiB) committee, as Angie Cahill, Clinton Branch of Integris Credit Union manager, presented a $1,000 cheque to the committee.
The funds are to be used for the proposed community garden the CiB committee has been working on. Accepting on behalf of the local CiB committee were co-chair Susan Swan and members Christine Johnstone and Alice Crosson.
50th anniversary
In spite of the cold, rainy weather, there was a large turnout for The Clinton Building Centre's 50th anniversary May 14.
Store manager Murray Kane kept the smokies and hotdogs coming, while Angela and Katie Kane kept an eye on the table of fixings and drinks. The Irly Bird mascot handed out balloons for the children, and patrons enjoyed specials in the store.
Congratulations to the Kane family for reaching this milestone.
Community Forest invitation
Forests, Lands and Natural Resources Operations Minister Steve Thomson, sent a letter to the Village of Clinton, stating he is directing the Southern Interior Forest Region to invite the Village of Clinton to apply for a Community Forest Agreement for up to 20,000 square metres of allowable annual cut.
Filming in Clinton
At their regular council meeting on May 18, councillors passed a recommendation that the village send a letter of approval to Orion Multimedia, allowing it film crew to film the parade and other events in the village on May 28.
Orion Multimedia will have a production crew in Clinton at that time to film a hunt with Bruce Ambler of Ambler's Bighorn Country Guiding for the television series Winchester Legends and they want to showcase some of the town and events.