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The Huron Expositor, 1981-08-26, Page 17A BIG BANG = ThiS is what was eft of the auditorium at Huronview south of ' Clinton Thursday after .gasoIirie ftimed',frOrti a .ruptured pipe exploded, sending 11 people to tlospital. No one was seriously injured, but damage to the building and its contents is estimated to be in the $500,000 range. Two people remain in' hospital, but are listed in satisfactory condition. Technics The science of sound Technics The science of sbund Technics The science of sound Technics The science of sound Come in and see our beautiful crib quilts. 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In 1974 the building was renovated by Fred Tilley to become the new' location of the Seaforth Canadian Tire store. (Photo courtesy of Canadian Tire) Constance Weekend visitors at the John Thompson home were Mr. "and ikda yr: N aRobertncyj R o o efy_snooul dt Sou t h - field, field, Michigan, Mr. and Mrs. Andy Thompson and Jeffrey of Oakville, Mr. and Mrs. Klaus Brietbarth and Karen of Matawan. New Jersey and James Joslyn of Long Island. New York. They all attended the wedding of Brian Nesbitt and Sharon Thompson Mrs. Ruth Kuchenbecker and Harrietand Edwina Mey- era all of Ashland Ohio spent the weekend with Mrs. Mary Scott, John and David; they also attended the wedding. Mr. and Mrs. Barry Pow- ley, Jason, Jonathan and Mandy left Monday morning to return home to Chilliwack B.C.. after a two-week visit at the Thompsons and the wed- ding. Other guests from the area attending the Nesbitt - Thompson wedding were Mr. and Mrs. Jim Thompson. Leisa and Cheryl. Mr. and Mrs. Brian Wilkinson, Mr. and Mrs. George McClure and Derek. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson, the Sam McClure family, the Walter McClure ' family, Mr. and Mrs Jim Floyd, Mr. and Mrs. Carl alvidiertia'nedr.sShaenlldevy.. Julie, Mich. Monday evening Aug 17th Delores Howatt held a bridal shower for , Carol Jewitt. Friends, -neighbourg, Mire-- relatives gathered to wish her well. prior to her marriage on ve, 290. Tr p "d? A16 THE HURON EXPOSITOR , AUGUST 26, 1981 Acces sibility for handicapped For all your photographic needs 168 the Square Royal Bank Ellock Goderich A VERY SERIOUS EXPLOSION — Damage is estimated at about $500,000 and 11 people were sent to hospital as the result of an explosion at Huronview hOme for the. aged south of Clinton Thursday. There were no serious injuries in the blast, which occurred when gasoline fumes Expert photofinishing lu by Benjamin Labs Cameras, film, darkroom equipment trade ins, rentals repair service - all makes of cameras audio visual equipment --- Passport photos while y6u wait • Bed and Bath Shop Fine Furnishings Lamps Decorating Consultant - leaking from a ruptured pipe were ignited by a spark from an electric motor. (Photo by Ellis) Continues from page 21, -11466., under inevv President: • - Dean Muncaster, the corpor, elusive furniture including_ . aticin opened stores in west-popular cedar chests. After " ern Canada. The British Col- expanded Boshart's death, his sons amble market is now being expanded the building to the tested as the corporation size it is now. From 1946 to investigates thepossibilityof employed 100 men. opening outlets there. 1968, the Boshart factory Just as the parent company' After opening , • the new has expanded, the Seaforth stone. the Tilleys ran the outlet has grown to Cane'dian Tire until February modate the community's accom- 1981 when they 'sold the business__to _B_yzon_ Thgapplist anrceesn,owspcoartrriinegs from Goderich. The Tilleys small have remained in Seaforth goods, tools, camping acces- sories, stereo equipment, and and are active in the commun- of' course auto' parts. The sty. store employs a large full and Mr. Winsor officially took art-time staff. I charge of the' store on Feb- P ruary 12. He had- previously- ,beert employed at Champion Road Machinery, Goderich as corporate director of em- ' ployee relations. fftellid his wife S heila, a registered nurse, and their three child- ren are in the process of moving to their new home on John Street in Seaforth. Mr. Winsor participated in a dealers' training program Which involved working in four different stores , around the province , and attended several weeks of seminars before he came to the Sea- - forth store. Canadian Tire presently has 355 chain stores in Canada. The Canadian Tire CorPor- ation has grown from a Toronto garage, and auto parts depot called Hamilton Tire and Garage Limited. This business opened Septem. ber 15 1922 and was owned by John W. and Alfred J. Billes. Their small business continu- ed , to grow and in 1934, the first associate store was open- ed in Hamilton. When 'Mr. Smith opened the store, in Seaforth, there were approxiMately 150 stores in Eastern Canada. In Canadian Tire Handicapped residents and vistors to Huron County v. ill soon have an accessibility guide to help them plan their movements around the county. team of five studepts, working. tinder, a. WOFlcs' grunt.. istAt,14Flitg' CO PlpietiOn 'of a.Survby Mode 07 public. httildltigs and private businesses, In .1he. tenlohillt$ Om wceits of •summer s '•-the' 'asset**, the facts and figures they .;have collected produce guide which the haticliFappild can t0e , -Like. .plIOne,botili."' projectstays manawir Stewart The survey covets approximately 1,400 Wilding in towns, villages and hamlets. in Huron, FoCusing,.on the features of buildings important to a mohilityrimpaired person. the survey supplies information about door widths, aisle mobility. parking. steps. curbs. and washroom facilities. After a building was surveyed, a descrip- tion to its facilities' was sent to the manager. Mr. Huyck said about 10 per cent of all managers phoned about corrections. The Huron Day Centre for 'the Home- bOund. in connection with the Action League for Physically Handicapped Adults in Huron (ALPHA-HURON) will distribute the guides to handicapped residents in the county. Mr. Huyck estimated there are 350 handicapped residents in Huron. One thousand copies will be printed, and SO copies will go to the March of- Dimes. The remainder of the guides will be placed in libraries. n Huron County, across Canada and the- United States, Mr. Huyck says a ...library in MOntreal has requested a copy. The-eopies-ift,,distantplaces.whi-belor "the' benefit of handicapped people planning visit to this area. Copies will also be available at the Canadian border, and information centres. The cost for producing the guides is not covered by the grant. Mr. Huyck hopes the production cost of slow can be covered by approaching towns in the county and asking them to help feet the bill. Service clubs may also be, approached. . All donations to the': gujde will ruontiOnect aj1.0 will payable the Huron 04$. rentte,sinice it is A ,4*.egiStkred thAri.t440k91100401011. DOnatients will be tax tkedgetabie. _ • • olook.,tko, 1'004: 4.10taixation"s, and bqs.i.iiptAga,gv!eratty sOncorties dgfenki'''140.4R, lttinV4Wre, con denOing .the irbuildittgbutwelettotc-We're trying to help." He m4 any business which• wants information 'on making. a 'building more accessible could contact him,. The Reddi-Chef in Seaforth is -converting foreasieraccessibility for the handicapped. It consulted My Huyck on obtaining grab-bars • for its washrooms. Projeet workers are Mary Jane ScOtt. Brucefield; Mary. Peckitt, Clinton;Sherry Robinson, Bluevale; and Lydia Schuurman, Clinton. For any information concerning this project, call 482-3451 ext. 259. Mempti HIM PRICES • FAST FILNIPAOCE§SINO Happy Birthday Happy Birthday tii Tian Lone who is celebrating his 17th birthday on August 20. Happy Birthday to Robbie Van Den Hoven who will be 1 -yr.- old on Aug. 31. Council names transport rep. Seaforth council has named a representa- tive councillors A If . Ross, to, a local &pup_ which hopes to set up a transWatIon system for disabled people in the area. Grant money is available from the provincial ministry of transportation and communications and clerk Jim Crocker who attended an earlier meeting said a van would be bought and maintained, and then operated by volunteer drivers. The group hopes to persuade the ministry to use the Seaforth area as a pilot project. The clerk eitplained the van wouldn't be on call but wcluld provide transportation to various recreation and medical services. Estimated capital cost for a van with a lift is . $16.000 to $18,000. The group has been meeting at the home of Alfie Dale in Seaforth. ....dm,* • o'di 4 *'4`' A A"' A. 1 A " • • ,