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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1975-04-10, Page 10tI DIGGING OUT FROM UNDER — Robin Phillips wields the shovel, helping to dig out the sidewalk in front of Phillips' Fruit Store after the worst 'of the storm on Friday. His uncle Angelo, right in the store doorway, encourages him on. (Staff Photo) A History of Tuckersmith By Isabelle Campbell — IS NOW AVAILABLE AT — 4.00 fht Aura fxvositor SPS studOnts.•orr storrtn II my plans were ruined just because of a huge blanket of snow Keep This Date Open Far Our OPEN HOUSE To Be Held at Our Shop Thurs., April 17 Afternoon & Evening Representatives on hand questions from; *.NEW HOLLAND (harvesting and haying equip.) * KVERNELANDS (plows) * KONGSKILDE (plows and cultivators) * DUETZ (tractors) to answer all your * LEYLAND (tractors) * GEORGE WHITE (golden arrow sprayers) * ALLIED FARM. EQUIPMENT • * SPRAMOTOR (sprayers) SPECIAL HARVESTER SCHOOL covering all models starting of 8:00 p.m. Special films on machinery plus Agri-news reel. . Refreshments COME IN AND SAY HELLO! EXETER FARM EQUIPMENT LIMITED THE BEST IN FARM MACHINERY 242 MAIN ST, NORTH EXETER, ONTARIO 15191235-1380 • a • • gveithig Movie On Thursday, March 27, Hullett Central School there was a film, Tonka, spoaored by the student's council. A Silver 'collection was taken at the door and a good crowd , was In attendance. Tonka, a wild horse was tamed• and then set free. Later there was a battle and Tonka and the Indian were almost killed but they survived and Tonka was ridden every day. Grade Two Assembly With the help of their teacher, Mrs. Walter, the students from grade two presented an excellent assembly on March 27, 1975 at 11 o'clock. To open the assembly, 0 Canada was sung. Next the chairman,. Jeff McGavin announced a dance which some of the pupils performed. After a on Spring. Laurie 'Bell dfd,Asnine step dancing, Next, Susan Van Egmond played a solo on the piano. The 'highlight of the program was, the Little Red Riding Hood play which ended the assembly. The Students' Council The Students' Council withab help of Mr. Riley, has planned and put into action several events and activities for the enjoyment of students, parents and teachers during the first and second term of this school year. Films, dances and several donations have already been made while other ideas are still on the schedule. The students. council hopes tp continue their activities fpr the remainder of the year. News 'dif:HuilOtt CenLrat (pupa pupils gavp ellOttpoeM '4395 '3395 '3095 '3795 '2295 9195 '5595 19951 '3395 `2695 '2595 '2695 / I- HERE'S A CAR FOR YOU AT A PRICE YOU'LL LIKE 1974 MONTEGO "MX" 2-d or hardtop, V-8, automatic, power steering, po er brakes, radio, racing mirrorspdefogger, vinyl roof, only 13,000 miles. Licence DJF-496 1974 MAVERICK 2-door sedan, 6 'cylinder automatic, radio, etc. only 14,000 miles. Licence DAD949 1974 GREMLIN "X" 2-door coupe) '6 cylinder, automatic, radial tires. Licence DAE-278 1973 LTD BROUGHAM 2-door hardtop, loaded with extras including climate controlled air con- ditioning, AM/FM stereo, power windows, power seats, etc. Licence DFU-471 1973 PINTO, runabout, automatic, radio, 200 cc engine. Licence DFY647 1972 DATSUN 1200 coupe, automatic, defogger, radio. Licence CYM182 1972 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL MARK IV equipped with every conceivable option. Licence DFU556 1970 COUGAR CONVERTIBLE V-8, automatic, power steering, power brakes, radio, bucket seats. Licence DD0977 • TRUCKS 1974 FORD F100 styleside pickup, 302 V-8 stan- dard transmission, west coast mirrors, HD suspen- sion, only 17,000 miles: licence C67-335 1973 DATSUN pickup, 1600 cc pickup'4 speed transmission, radio, 8 ply tires, topper, 12,000 miles. licence C25-483 1972 FORD F100 styleside pickup, 302 V-8, standard, west coast mirrors, rear step bumper, heavy duty suspension, only 27,000 miles. Licence C41-635 61972 FORD F250 styleside 3/4 ton pickup, 360 V-8, 3 speed transmission, rear bumper, west coast mirrors, 6200 G.V.W. package only 38,000 miles. Licence C67-870 We have in stock for immediate delivery 16 light trucks and vans, including 2, 1975 F-350 c/cabs (dual rear wheels). Larry Snider Motors LIMITED EXETER 235-1640 LONDON 227.419) Open Weekdays Until 9:00 Saturdciyi Until 6;00 It a • Make your first bike two bikes. Kawasaki G-5 100 Endure) For street and trail riding. 5-speed transmission, adjustable shocks, lockable helmet holder, G LT L. LI SPORTS &, RECREATION VAIINA 262-5809 YOUR COMPLETE SERVICE'PERFORMANCE CENTRE Kawasaki lets the • OOd times roll Vi:13 Visitors with Mrs. Florence McGavin were Mr. and Mrs. Bill McGAvin and family of Stratford also Mrs. Sam Sweeney of Brussels. Mrs. Lily Hudie was visited by Mr. and Mrs. Beipon McWhirter A TUNNEL OUT THE DOOR — Even though it was still snowing heavily Chester Neil was pumping gas to customers at Row'cliffe Motors on Friday morning, walking through a narrow path through three foot drifts to, do so. A few Seaforth businesses were, closed Thursday, when few customers were on the street but most were open Friday. (Staff Photo) • of Midland, also Mr. and• Mrs. Ross Driscoll of Walton and Mr, Leslie McKenzie. Visitors with Mrs. Ada Reid were Rev. and Mrs. Sharpies of Clinton, Mr. and Mrs. John Wain of the Bluewater Highway and ore on th e storm THE STORM Patti 8B Hooray/ I bounced out of bed quickly enough to' trip over my nightgown. Nobody would have thought...well God Must , have heard my silent prayers. Everyone said it wouldn't last, but that was Wednesday, and the As I rushed into the kitchen, all smiles, I caught the final statement, the statement that finalized the chance of going to school. "Hullett, McKillop and Morris township roads will be closed due to icy patches and heavy drifting." Then I, knew I . wouldn't be going to school...because of that blizzard. That meant no school, no homework, no • anything. , I gobbled up my breakfast as not to let the day slip by. Bundled up, and warm all ready, I slipped out the back door, only to be chilled immediately. The wind had grown overnight and today it was • strong.People were hurrying about, anxious to get to their destination. I trudged along Goderich Street to the barn where the horses were content to stay in. After going home, I sleepily watched the amusing soap operas. At 9:30 I happily fell into ' bed and fell te, sleep around 10:00. The next morning, the storm had calmed down some but the heat, at the school went off causing a repeat of Thursday, Saturday was nice and I was happy, the blizzard of 1975 was over. Mrs. Frankie Ball of town. Mr. and Mrs. James Smith of Brussels visited with Mrs. Florence McGAvin and mrs. G. Dundas. Miss Tillie Dunda sited with Mrs. G. Dundas. Mrs. Mabel Crouch entertained residents and their friends at Seaforth Manor on Monday afternoon to piano selections. Several .piecee were played for Miss Ila Gardner in tribute to her mother who was celebrating her birthday that day. We are grateful indeed to Mrs. Crouch for her generosity in sharing her talents with us. Special thanks go out to Seforth Women's Institute for their generaous Easter gift to all our residents. It helped to make their Easter just a little more special to them. Mr. and Mrs. Morris Carter of Woodstock visited the latter's father Mr. Wilbur Keyes on Sunday. Rev. Reuber visited Mrs. Cartwright, Harvey and Mrs. Florence McGavin on Monday. Remember! It takes but a moment ' to place an Expositor Want Ad and be money in pocket. To advertise. juts Biel 527'0210. THE STORM Susan Rice This year we had a snow storm in the first part of April. The storm started Wednesday. April 2, 1975: Many people were startled be'eatsse they thought spring 'had come to stay. The birds' were singing and some flowers, had even started to grew. In Seaforth, where I live, we had a terrible storm. It began Wednesday night. The night was awfully noisy because of the wind which made the trees squeak, the hail hitting the house and the thunder which rumbled in the sky. , Thursday morning when I awoke I couldn't even see out my window because the snow had frozen onto the window. When I went to have breakfast , Mother said to go to bed because she wasn't sending. us to school. For two days I stayed in the house because it was too blustery to go out. While home I read books, watched television and played cards. All around this area no buses went out, most schools were closed and many roads were blocked off to prevent accidents due to the storm. For two days the roads did not get plowed and because the snow was so deep, when the snow on the roads did get plowed it made the roads bumpy and uneven, The snow was so deep in Seaforih that just outside our back door we had a foUr foot deep snow drift. On Saturday it was sunny but very cold. Our family found lots of jobs shovelling sidewalks and driveways. This was some sudden storm we had! Don't you think so? THE HOLIDAY STORM Blaine Pryce On Wednesday, April 3, 1975 it started to storm, The winds were cold and furious moving the snow all around. I hated going to the barri' because I would have to climb through snowdrifts. The snow blew furiously about blindirgi your path. t last I was , Energy Conservation in Ontario was discussed when Huron- Middlesex New Democrats met in Bayfield. An extensive paper on the topic was presented by Phillip F."Walker, the former owner/ operator of the Oakwood Inn and Golf Club, Grand Bend. The paper was prepared in response to the' recent announcements by the PrAncial and Federal Ministries of Energy indicating programs to be undertaken in the two jurisdictions. Mr. Walker has -suggested that the - recently published booklet, "100 Ways to Save Energy in the Horne" by D. MacDonald, Federal Minister of Energy, has "just scratched the surface." "Since the construction of a home obviously precedes its management, I think we should talk about .that first," . he commented. "Revision of die building code should be under- taken to considerably increase the insulating requirements in all residential construction," he went on to say. He continued to point out a series of incentives to encourage the use of conservation measures in the home. He suggested that the sales tax should be,eliminated iron) insula- tion materials, as one example. In other areas, the main thrust of his presentation was that the "conservation of ,existing resources must be our immediate priority." He dealt with transpor- tation extensively. In, separate sections he reviewed urban, inter-urban facilities; aviation and the question 'of private as opposed to public transportation systems. He advocated "a two-stage policy which would simultaneous. ly discourage use of the private automobile while closely controll- ing the cost of public transit systems:" He called for increased taxes on high-consump- tion vehicles combined with cor- responding re ctions f or economy-conscio s auto pur- chasers. In a dition, he sug- gested licensin ystems with a greater assessme t against 6 and 8 cylilnder automobiles. In a third area, Mr. Walker discussed the question of re- cycling waste materials, in particular, he called for a government ban on non-return- able containers, "The population of Ontario survived a very well without these for a long tithe and could do so equally well again," he stated. In his concluding remarks, he' called for the increased effort in chores I was glad to get to the house. By this time the snow had piled up on the laneway. I plowed my way through the drifts to the house and again out of the storm. On Thursday morning I was awakened and told that school was closed. I jumped out of bed and looked out the window. The snow was a blanket of light sparkling like jewels. It meant that I would have no Math., no English, no History, what a 'break, but then it would mean no shop. I then went downstairs got my breakfast and outside to plow my way to the barn. That afternoon I thought maybe I cpuld go snowmobiling or see the size of snow-drifts. It seemed like a good idea until I was told we had corn to move, That blew the whole afternoon, After ter it was time for chores and e for plowing through the sn -drifts. The next morning I put my school clothes on, went downstairs, had breakfast, put my coat en and then it came over the radio Seaforth Public School is closed. So there went another school day and another holiday for me. The storm was a holiday storm. \AIOLIDAYS Joan R. On the night of April 2, 1975 it began a storm. The snow, was coming down like five hundred parachutes. You could h airily see in front of you in town. I wondered what it was like in the country? As I went to sleep my only wish was that it would snow enough so there wouldn't be any school. P guess I wished pretty hard because it came true. I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw all the snow, or my ears when my mother said that I didn't have to go to school. Watching my mother walk out the driveway on her way to work was hilarious. There was a great big drift of snow in our driveway. Guess what happened! I didn't want my Mom to fall again, so Carol and I took on the task of clearing a little path. By OP time Mom got home fora lunch the search for, alternate sources of energy supply. He called for "int elligent economic incentives in government policy" as neces- sary conservation measures "to give us as much time as possible to perfect better and cleaner forms of energy." The meeting endorsed Mr. Walker's enthusiastic presenta- tion. Gwen Pemberton of Bay- field suggested that existing government measures were of an "interim nature". "Saving fuel is not the answer," she suggested "but simply delays the inevitable time when our resources are depleted. Research is needed immedihtely to study alternatives to existing energy supply." David • Weary of Goderich, suggested that the incentive rates for greater electrical usage should be discontinued. "rates' dis- counts for high users have no place in an energy-short society," ' he explained, On the question of re-usable containers, Donna Klopp of Zurich suggested that the government should legislate a "standardized returnable con- tainer" for use in the food industry. "A 12 or 14 ounce bottle, perhaps similar to a beer bottle, could be used to serve many current consumer needs," she stated. The group agreed that public education was' an important part of the maintenance of energy rocnryrrpc // heck!" I took it easy and relaxed all day. When I woke' up Friday morning I was so astonished that Seaforth Public School was closed with no buses running. Well here was .anothet'holiday for me. But for some people it sure wasn't a holiday. A STORM IN° THE COUNTRY Carolyn McClure Usually I am tickled pink when we hear over the radio that our school buses won't be running, but this was one time 1 wasn't. On Wednesday night ;t started to storm. No one would havek guessed that those cool' breezes coming from the north would bring so much snow this late 'in the year. The roads were snow packed and even the snowploughs were taken off the highways Thursday morning. This was to have been, a good day for me because we were going to have a party in Home Economics at 1:30 and begin to work on our concert at 2:00. All my plans were ruined just because of a huge blanket of snow that covered and drifted from farm to farm like an alley cat scrounging for food. I spent that day doing the most boring thing I could think of. Cleaning! The storm seemed to never end for it continued the next day even worse. This was another disappointment. because a dance that was to be held that night in Hensall was eaneelled. By Friday night the storm started to lose its pace but still most of the roads were blocked. I awoke on Saturday mornipg to the rumble of a snowplOugh's engine trying ta. plunge through the blizzard's' drifts and open 'a track like the pioneers did many years ago. We were running out of some foods by then but the freezer was full 'of meat and potatoes down cellar kept my eight brothers and I was happy until we could go to Walton. Now its Monday and back to school. The storm has blown over and its only trace is the snow. This is one storm I'll never forget. THE STORM David U. It started Wednesday, April 2nd, 1975, as just a gust of wind blew across southern Ontario and around this area. People 'thought that this would end on Thursday Morning, but the wind continued 'to howl so this resulted in a snow-storm, Thursday morning the roads were a mess and drifts piled'up as much as 10 ft. In the country the roads were not ploughed because the grader could not work through all that snow. The schools were closed down because the buses could not get in and it was just too stormy to go to school, .so the school was closed for two days. While the, storm was here we, thought Weliiight as well make good use of it so we got on our snow-suits and wandered 'through Munn's bush and made tunnels through drifts that formed in gardens and along fences, I thought that the storm was not as big as the one in '70-'71 but it was a short holiday from school and a nice time to relax, to soak in some telivision or to read a comic book. Ret;ponsible Person • to care for a feeder hog operation and other duties on the farm and also with retail feed business. Must have chauffeur's licence. Phone 527-0608. S6aforth Manor Happenings stornbh it Riso Tlanreft a* eAiorbt flurries on Wednesday really out of the storm. Aft r A Nuas.aIl covered in.• "What theit following two days. Huron ND' P discuss • didn't prepare us for the energy conservation