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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1975-07-03, Page 3The highlight of our Centennial weekend was of course, welcoming Charlie Farquharson to our staff. Oh, Charlie didn't stay too long, but his short visit has probably given ,us enough copy for several weeks of • columns, We can tell y ou what colour his hair is (grey) what colour his eyes are (we'll save that for next week) and other fascinating fads, Charlie made the $8 a plate tab worthwhile for the crowd who attended the Centennial banquet, with his hilarious stories of bombing a 'manure- pile near • Mitchell in the second world war (yes it's a true story) and his discussions of the perils of being a very mixed farmer from near Parry Sound. The wife and the boy, Charlie explained, couldn't • come with him to Seaforth because they were thrashing around in the hay. It is our undying regret that we didn't tape or even take notes of Charlie's talk --- his wit and his puns were flying too fast and furious for us torenember many of them. We were pretty nervous too, you see because it was this editor's job to thank Charlieand present him with a specially designed cultural reporter T shirt. We got through that o.k. though thank you, but wihtout much help from our close associate, the publisher of the 111 Huron Expositor, who introduced We haven't got any copy from this woman's liberation supporter/ Charlie yet but we expect a as Ms. Andy White. (Revenge cultural report on his wanderings was sweet the next day when - at Centennial. He was here for a husband dear signed a birthday few hours before the banquet and card to the same publisher as told Mayor Betty Cardno that she "Mr. Susan White" --- but that's was the nicest looking Mayor he'd another story) seen in a long time. Then he told Charlie Farquharson is the her he'd just come from the alter ego and bread and butter of Centennial horse show. Don Harron, serious (but always For sure, Charliecould provide funny) actor, writer and director. us with the liveliest copy the We spent an hour or so with Don Expositor's seen in a long long after the banquet and had a lovely time. We'd like to thank Charlie time with this very bright and and -Don for coming to town and witty man. The transformation speaking at the banquet. Charlie was the first representative of this newspaper to speak at w Centennial banquet in at least one hundred years.. That means something to people in a little newspaper and in a little town. And, as we told Doi Harron, if Parry Sound ever gets ,tired of Charlie,'i Seaforth will be more than happy to take him on. Visitors tell how they liked Centennial from Charlie the slob to Don the good looking actor is quite marked but the same delight in living and talking runs through them both. One li ners fly, like, as Charlie might say, manure from a spreader. When Dr. Gib Jarrott told Don that he had, practised in Seaforth for a few years, before he moved to Stratford, the actor said "And then you quit practising- and went to work, right?" Some of Charlie's jokes at the banquet were a little risque. Later Don throws up his hands and says "1 don't know where some of these lines come from and I have to keep talking fast, to change the subject. They just fall from the sky ... no they come up from down there", he says pointing to the ground beneath him. Don Harron talked, like everyone else who met friends at Centennial, about his family. He's very proud of his' two elder daughters. One, "a real writer", has just finished her final exams, nine three hour ones in six days, at Oxford. The other is learning to be a coutourier "making costumes for rock bands" in Toronto. His wife, Catherine McKinnon is boning up on her cokney accent and getting ready to play Eliza Doolittle in a production of My Fair Lady in Manitoba. 4i You're Invited The Seaforth Womens Institute will have their picnic and barbe- cue on July 15th at 7 p.m. At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Papple. Members and families'' are welcome. a SHOWING SPS TO THE BABIES — Barbara Longstaff Grant took her husband and two children to the reunion at the public school on Monday and all enjoyed a tour of the school which Mrs. Grant once attended. The children are Kelley and Sean and her husband is Rob Grant, all of Exeter.' - (Staff Photo) Thanks Seaforth branch 156 Royal Canadian Legion wishes to express thanks to all those who cooperated so willingly in arranging the Centennial Legion display. Particularly, we want to thank Frank and Marjorie Phillips and , - Bob Doig for the many hours they contributed towards making possible the display, and lloyd Eisler of The Forge for providing the accomodation and all those who loaned pictures and exhibits.' THAT'S YOUR MOTHER WAY BACK WHEN, DEAR — Mrs. Joan Bach Grunewald points something out to her daughter Joanne,' third from left at the SDHS' reunion on Monday. With her mother are left, Sandra Dungey Verhoeve,Tillsonburg, Ray and Marie Stone Scoins, Woodstock. All the adults attended high school' together here. (Staff Photo) Seaforth police reports news 4 Everybody has the right to affordable housing. This is what Ontario is doing to help them obtain it. In recent months, the Ontario Government has introduced, or expanded, a number of measures aimed at putting home ownership within reach of greater numbers of people. That means doing two things— making more housing available and helping you to meet home ownership costs. Four Ontario Government programs are directed right at these objectives: 1. Home Ownership Made Easy (H.O.M.E.) brings home ownership within reach of many moderate-income earners. Houses are built on serviced lots which are then leased by Ontario Housing Corporation to new homeowners, who may buy the land after five years. This combination makes possible lower-than-normal down payments and carrying costs. 2. Ontario Home Renewal Program (OHRP) offers grants and loans for home improve- ments through local, municipalities to low and moderate income homeowners. This plan works to rehabilitate sub-standard dwellings—especially those with faulty structural and sanitary conditions—and to upgrade plumbing, heating and electrical systems. 3. Ontario Housing Action Program (OHAP) helps municipalities and developers to increase the supply of serviced land, thus lowering the cost of home ownership and rental accommodations. It also en- courages the building industry to more closely match the'housing mix to the purchasing power of the majority of the population. 4. Ontario Home Buyers Grant provides a $1,500 grant in three instalments to any Ontario resident who is 18 or older and buying a first home. There are no price or income restrictions but the home must be the buyer's principal residence and acquired at fair market value. The pur- chase must be completed by December 31, 1975 and the buyer must be living in the home by June 30, 1976. If you would like more information or free literature on these four housing-programs, write to: Ministry of Housing Communications and Information Services 101 Bloor Street West Toronto, Ontario M5S 1P8 Ministry of Housing Donald Irvine, Minister Government of Ontario William Davis, Premier PETER DECOO 74 TORO TO STREET MITCHELL Phone - 348-9412 [Long Distance Call Collect) - Home - Life - Auto - Commercial - - Farm Liability - - Accident & Sickness INSURANCE CO-OPERATORS INSURANCE ASSOCIATION BANK RATE FINANCING on all models - new and used Comes To Brussels Motors See Our Selection We have a number of 1975 Chevrolet Impalas and Pontiac Parisienne Broughams STATION WAGONS 1971 Ford Station Wagon 1973 Ford Custom 500 Station Wagon TRUCKS 197 -k,nev. -1/4 ton V8 auto. 1973-Chev. 60 series 18' Van & Power Tailgate 1973-Chev. 50 Series 16' Van 1972-Chev. 60 series 18' Van 1972 Chev. 60 series Cabin Chassis 1969 Ford Tilt Cab 18' Van Power Tailgate 19e8 Chev SO series 16' 3taxe 1971 Dodne 3/4 ton VS Auto. 1911 UM_ 1 ton Cabin Cnassts 1971 Ford 3/4 ton pitkup,V 8 Aut. 1970 Ford 1' ton with duals 1972 Ford 3/4 ton V8 1972 Ford VI ton V8 1969 Ford 'A ton 6 Cyl. Stan. 1969. A number of vans from 1969 to 1972. 1974-Pontiac Pariesienne Brougham 1.974 Chevrolet Impala 1974-Maverick 1974-Matador 2-1974-Pontiac Lemws 1973-Ford tialaxie 5v0 1971-Pontiac Catalina 4 dr H.T. 1970-Maverick 3-1973 Pontiac Parisienne 4 dr. H.T. 2.1973 CheOrolet Imoala 4 dr. H.T. 3-1973 Fords 1-1973 Torino 4 dr. 2-1973 Chevelle 4 dr. Sedan 1971 Chey.Sedan 1971 Ford Gaiaxie 4 dr. H.T. 1970 Chev Impala 4 dr. H.T. 1970 Pontiac Catalina 4 dr. H.T. 1970 Olds 2 dr. H.T. A number of used cars from 1966 to BRUSSELS MOTORS BRUSSELS — ONTARIO PHONE 111741173—"Tho Homo of Boner %lad Care OPEN EVERY IIVONSIO ,THE HURON. gopsiton, JUkY 2 Charlie makes it Centennial to On bolide Watch BACK FROM HQ SALE starting July 22 Every item in the store will be reduced 10 to 40% including all sewing machines Believe me, it's worth waiting for. SEW & SAVE CENTRE 149 Downie Street, Strattord- 271-9660 Two diiors south of fludsons The Expositor didn't have many comments from area residents on their opinion of our Centennial celebration.. Someone, however, was so enthusiastic when they came into our office, they suggested Seaforth have a Centennial every fifty years. Now, what' do you think of that? To my friends in Seaforth: Before I leave for Sarnia to-night I would like to thank you for your wonderful hospitality - and for the friendliness of everybody here. I also enjoyed the,Drumhead Service on Sunday to say nothing of all the friendly get-to gethers in the Hotels and • the Legion. I'll be a long time forgetting my tambourine playing in the Commercial. thanks again ▪ for a memorable visit. My regards to all Anne Ambroise Sarnia I like Centennial, it is good. Did you have fun at it: My Mom had fun at it. Derek Armitage, 7, Waterloo We want to compliment the Centennial Committee for such a well organized weekend. Special mention to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Phillips on the Legion display. Hector and Sandra Verbowe (former Sandra Dungey) 262 Broadway. Tillsonburg, Ont. I think Seaforth's Centennial was a success throughout each exent. However, I feel that more Spirit could have been brought forth by the actual residents of the'town. The Centennial Committee did a wonderful job of organizing the agenda. Also, much credit goes • to the merchants of Seaforth for their window displays and side- walk sales. The Centennial gave us all a chance to see our old friends again; and to reminisce the days gone by. Congratulations Seaforthl Lorraine Staples It's just great. Hope you have a op good turn out and the weather in your favour. j it's a good thing it only happens every 100 years. It was a reaelcert Karin, Janey & Murph ***** There were floats „that looked better and floats that were more thought' Mit and well organized but there was an Expositor float in Saturday's parade and that in itself was a minor miracle. We were so' busy around here getting • out our 100 page Centennial issue that we had no time at all to think about a float until Thursday. Please don't say it looked it! Thursday and Friday a lot of us put in extra hours geting it ready so that we could add congratulations to Seaforth to the parade. Thanks to, Gordon McGa Yin who lent us a wagon to build the float and accompanied Dave and Kathy Robb when they pulled it from Walton into town. Thanks also to Hazel Hildebrand who provided the printer's eyeshade and Winn McLean who let us mess, up her back yard while we put it all together. Two little girls, Chris Campbell and Laurie Crocker helped a lot with last minute decorations Saturday morning. Dave Robb provided the horsepower with his truck. Thanks too to the good sports who work here who agreed to adorn the float along the parade route ---Leo Hagan, Henrietta Brown, Yvonne Krauter and Nancy Andrews. * * ** One of the best times of Centennial seemed to be enjoyed by those who attended the impromptu "dust bowl" dance, held at the Optimist Park Sunday night. It wasn't officially called a dust bowl dance but that's what it turned out to be as little kids, teenagers and adults in crazy, costumes had a great time dancing and stomping in the dusty ball diamond at the old rec grounds. About 12:30 Monday morning two pipers led about 200 or 300 outlandishly dressed people in a pyjama parade from the Optimist Park to Main St. An OPP c ar was escorting the group and one reveller asked the police "Hey have you got any mix?" That was the mood. But it was all clean, harmless fun- and the OPP led the group back again to the park. There we hear, the pipers played for dancing until about 3 a.m. and a good time was had by all --except maybe the people who live within listening distance of the park. But maybe thwwere out hooting it up with the crowd. It was all fun but many of us didn't get much, sleep over Centennial weekend. All of us, but especially those who live near the arena, the parks or Main Street are probably just as happy that Centennials come only once in one hundred years. f It was a beautiful weekend for Seaforth Centennial . The parade was great right down to the smallest clown. Everything was just great. Thank's to everyone who had part in it. Julie Felix London Ontario Please accept my congratulations on your June Centennial. The town must have worked quite hard. I enjoyed everything andI thought working at- the registration office and selling souveniers was fun. The parades were wonderful and the costumes on Main Street were good. My uncle won a prize for the most comical costume. Most of you would know him as GlenSmith. Good Luck in the future years Seaforth. By Karen Firmanty. They are as follows: Suspicious Vehicles Break and Enter Police Information Disturbances Alarms Assist Public Suspicious Persons Sudden Death Disputes Lost and Found Children Complaints Theft Noise Complaints Escorts Animal Complaints Dangerous Conditions During the week from the 18th Insecure Property of June to the 24th .of June 1975, Missing Persons the Seaforth Police Department There were 3 accidents investigated 33 occurrences. ' reported and investigated by the damages 5 1 2 4 2 2 3 / 1 1 3 department with 2 totalling $1530.00. 1 1 1 Three persons were charged under the Highway Traffic Act. One person was charged under the Liquor Control Act. One person was charged under the Criminal Code. George D. Hays PRESIDENT Something to say by Spurn White