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Home My WebLink AboutTimes-Advocate, 1978-02-02, Page 3I DARLING'S The Place to buy BEEF Boneless Blade & Short Rib ROASTS Shoulder & Boneless Plate ( ROASTS Homemade HAMBURG PATTIES Jumbo Pack REG.GROUND BEEF 99* 79* Times-Advpsate, February?!, 1973 Page 3 10 lb. bags,79* Storm strands many, but no tragedies (10 lbs & over),69* Family Pack s BUTT CHOPS Limited Supply! Frozen STEAKS Homemade Smoked SAUSAGE $1 09 lb. I 12-15 lb. in box, $1 29 $1 49 lb. I HEIFERS FRONTS 81' HINDS JI15 FRONTS STEERS 82< HINDS $| 19 SIDES 95‘ WHOLE _ CARCASS 92' LOINS JI’5 SIDES $| 03 WHOLE CARCASS 99‘ LOINS J1«’ FULLY PROCESSED MONEY BACK GUARANTEE The Custom Killing And Processing SPECIALISTS KILLING DAYS BEEF — MONDAYS HOGS — WEDNESDAYS • Smoke House Facilities * Rendering • Government Inspected • Custom Deluxe Processing • Ageing Coolers For 110 Carcasses • Fast, Efficient Pickup Service Capri BATHROOM TISSUE * 4 rolls 89 We Reserve The Right To Limit Quantities Clover Farm BREAD 3/q.s Jaffa Sultana RAISINS * / Robin Hood Celebration CAKE MIXES 9oz. 35^ I; ★ c Alcan FOIL WRAP 25'X 12" 59^ ★ Good Host (Just add water) HOT CHOCOLATE 2 lbs. $215 Prices effective Feb. 2, 3 & 4 Specials on opposite page also available Extra Parking Available In The Town Hall Lot Across From Our Store DARLING'S The second major snowstorm of 1978 struck with very little warning Thursday morning and caught hundreds of area residents and motorists by surprise. Although radio and television newscasters issued storm warnings they were not looking for them until late morning or early afternoon. Rain which pounded down over London most of Wed nesday night changed quickly to snow and the storm headed northward. A number of motorists heading from Exeter to London by about 7 a.m. were able to see the storm approaching rapidly from the south and were able to get back before the thrust of the blast hit here. The barometer went as low as it is possible to go by Thursday morning and temperatures dropped as much as seven degrees in a 10 minute period. Veteran London newscaster Dean Shevalier said he has never seen the mercury drop so quickly. Although a number of storm related fatalities were reported throughout Western Ontario this area escaped any tragedies. Heroic efforts by Ontario Provincial Police officers, snowmobile enthusiasts and CB radio operators were very instrumental in getting all stranded motorists to safety. In the Exeter area OPP Corporal Ray Brooks said, “We were fortunate that people used good sense. Most people heeded warnings to stay off the roads,” From the Lucan OPP Constable Gord Barker reports, “The storm helps to restore one’s faith in the human race. The real heroes are those people who went out to bring people safely to their homes.” Constable Barker says the first call received at the Lucan office came shortly after 10 a.m. advising of a stalled car on Highway 4, just north of Lucan con taining two women who were almost frozen. A call to the Tom Hardy residence brought a quick LIONS AID HERITAGE — The Exeter Lions club made a recent donation to the Exeter Heritage Foundation to aid restoration of the local town hall. Above, Lions fund raising chairman Earl Wagner and president Doug Knowles present the cheque to Heritage president Doug Gould. J-A photo Blue Jays boss comes to dinner Members of the Exeter Lions club Sportsmen’s Dinner committee have completed the list of celebrities for next week’s event. The dinner, the fifth an nual will be held at the South Huron Rec Centre Tuesday night. A reception when all in attendance will have an opportunity to chat with the visiting personalities will get underway at 6 p.m. Dinner will be served at 7:30 p.m. The final addition to the head table guest list should prove to be a very popular one. He is Roy Hartsfield. manager of the Toronto Blue Jays. Hartsfield has been a very busy individual this winter. He has been part of a four man Blue Jay group which has been touring most parts of Canada in an attempt to get more support for the Toronto club. Hartsfield was a guest with CFPL radio Open Line host Bill Brady a couple of weeks ago and this week is visiting armed forces bases in Germany. The Blue Jays manager will be accompanied to Ex eter by Bob Bailor who had an outstanding year in 1977 Obituaries NORA CAREW At the Dearness Home on Monday, January 30, 1978, Mrs. Nora (Foster) Carew formerly of St. John’s, Newfoundland, in her 80th year. Wife of the late Thomas Carew (1955). Dear mother of John, Donald, Carl, Gary, Mrs. Wesley (Ruth) Pierce, Mrs. Robert (Mary) Quick, Mrs. Ted ( Doris) Cascadden and Mrs. John (Karen) Goarley, all of London, Robert of Sarnia, Mrs. Harvey (Rita) Burr of Arizona and Mrs. Chandler (Donna) Livingstone of Exeter. Also survived by 29 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass from St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, 345 Lyle St. on Thursday, February 2, at 12 noon. Father T. P. Mooney celebrant CYRIELCOUCKUYT Cyriel George, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Friday, January 27, 1978, in his 72nd year, formerly of Aylmer. Beloved husband of Denise (Van Overloop) Couckuyt, of R.R. # 2, Grand Bend and the late Germaine Duquesne. Dear father of (Jackline) Mrs. George Pede and Jack Couckuyt, both of Aylmer, Joseph of London, Andre of Milwaukee, Oregon. Dear brother of Mrs. Flora Vansteenkist of Thedford. Julian Couckuyt of Belgium. Also surviving are seven grandchildren. The funeral was held Monday from the T.H. Hoffman Funeral Home, Dashwood with Rev. H. Moore officiating. Inter ment in Pinehill Cemetery, Thedford. GEORGE CULBERT At a senior citizens nursing home in Winnipeg, Manitoba on Wednesday, January 18, 1978 George Arthur Culbert age 95. He was the beloved husband of the late Jean Campbell Culbert and father of three sons and three daughters. Survived by three sisters, Mrs. Ethel Gras, Vermont, Mrs. Leia Beadle, Stratford and Mrs. Eldon Hodgson, Lucan, one niece Mrs. Reta Cun ningham of Lucan and nephews Cliff and Mert, Lucan; Ken, Willowdale; Ivan, London; Arthur, Strathrov and Jack, Ailsa Craig. Funeral service and burial was held in Winnipeg. SARAH ARTHUR Mrs. Sarah M. Arthur (Anderson) at the Queen sway Nursing Home, Hen sail, on Monday, January 30, 1978. Beloved wife of the late William Arthur in her 95th year. Dear mother of Graham and Humphrey Arthur and Mrs. Edna Simmons, all of Exeter, Jack and Grant Arthur of St. Marys and Mrs. Marian Sweetzer of Bar row Bay. Also survived by 21 grand children and 21 great grandchildren, The funeral was held Wednesday with Rev. Glen Wright officiating. Interment in St. Marys Cemetery. MAY BEER Mrs. Lida May Beer (Quance) at the Queensway Nursing Home, Hensail, on Monday January 30, 1978. Beloved wife of the late William J. Beer of Exeter, in her 90th year. Dear sister of Mrs. Blanche Patterson of Hollywood, Florida. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. The funefal was -held Wednesday from the Hopper-Hockey Funeral Home, Exeter with Rev. Glen Wright officiating. GEORGE EDWARD WALKER George Edward Walker of 780 Wonderland Road, Lon don passed away suddenly at Victoria Hospital, South Campus Wednesday, January 25 in his 60th year. Prior to taking up residence in London the deceased was a resident of Hensall for twenty years. He is survived by his wife the former Marion F. Dougall. Sons Grant E.D. Walker, Wyoming; and Murray J. Walker of Toron to also a sister, Mrs. Ethel Dunbar, Grand Prairie, Alberta; Brother James S. Walker of Calgary, Alberta. Two grandchildren Christopher and Lori Ann Walker, Funeral service was held from the A. Millard George Funeral Chapel 60 Ridout St., London Saturday, January 28th at 2 p.m. with Rev. George A. Morris of Mt. Zion United Church of ficiating. in his first attempt at major league ball. The headline speaker will be Normie Kwong who gain ed prominence back in the 1950’s when he romped in the backfield with the Edmon ton Eskimos of the CFL. Football will be well represented here Tuesday. Glenn Weir, named the best defensive player in the 1977 Grey Cup game will be mak- ing his fifth straight appearance at the local dinner. Along with Weir will be Toronto Argonaut general manager Dick Shat to, former Argo Bill Symons and Dick Dieken from the Cleveland Browns. Dinner chairman Doug Ellison learned Monday afternoon that the Detroit Tigers will be represented by one of their newest per formers. He is pitcher Milt Wilcox who was with the Cincinatti Reds in the 1977 World Series. From the world of hockey comes television commen tator Brian McFarlane, former Toronto Maple Leaf coach Red Kelly and Goderich native Larry Jef frey who had a long career in the NHL. Four of Western Ontario’s brightest lights in the figure skating world will be in ■» attendance. Sherri Biaer and Robin Cowan are 1977 Canadian junior pairs cham pions and Lori Biaer and Lloyd Eisler are similar champs in the novice divi sion. Harness racing will be represented by Jack Kopas from Ilderton and Exeter’s own Jack Darling. Jill Ross, a graduate of South Collegiate in London will be representing track and field. She was 1977 Canada Games pentathlon champ. The master of ceremonies will be Bill Brady of CFPL. Joining the sporting celebrities at the head table will be London’s Timmy for 1977 Danny Ruthven. Tickets are available from any member of the Exeter Lions club. They are $25 for adults and $15 for students and are tax deductible. Two vehicles struck in hitA run mishaps response. Tom and a neigh bour Ron Simpson went in search of the stalled vehicle. They were not able to find the car containing the women, but, did find seven other persons and brought them to the Hardy residence. The two men went out for a second try and this time they found the car just south of Concession two and also brought the two occupants to safety. The second act for Lucan area rescuers began at 11.05 when information was received that several carloads of people were stranded on Highway 4, near the Roman Line. Father Joseph McGraw of St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church was con tacted he in turn got Chris Van Bussell and Theo Vanden Berk to start a search of the area. Many people were reluctant to leave their cars as they feared getting lost. A couple of ingenious neighbours, Jim McClelland and Lyle Adams came along with a long rope and went around to each car and picked up the occupants and had them hang on to the rope so they could make their way to the St. Patrick’s rectory. Father McGraw said two trips were made with the rope and a total of 32 stranded motorists brought to his residence. Father McGraw added, “the two men went out a third time but were unable to locate anyone in trouble.” The rectory contains five bedrooms and along with a couple of chesterfields and a day bed the priest was able to accommodate all but 10 men who slept on the floors. Father McGraw added, “It was my first experience of this kind. It was fortunate that I had a lot of instant coffee on hand and my housekeeper had made a lot of cookies and pastries which were in the freezer.” Other food was brought in by the Chris Van Bussell and Jerry Van Bussell families. On a somewhat lighter note, stranded motorists at the home of Jack Hardy, just north of Lucan on Highway 4 had plenty to eat, if you like pizza. One of those seeking shelter was the driver of a McCain’s frozen food truck. This was one instance where foodstuffs would not be harmed by freezing and everyone had their fill of pizza. A similar situation existed at Carter’s general store in Clandeboye where a Lewis bread truck and driver were marooned. Snowmobilers also checked cars for stranded victims in the Clandeboye area. An “honest individual” phoned Exeter OPP Thur sday to advise he and his passengers had broken into Bob & Shirl’s to gain refuge from the blizzard, after their car was stuck on Highway 4. Bob Lammie later went to his business and took the people to his residence and re-secured the premises. The Exeter OPP report only a few complaints about stranded vehicles ham pering snow removal equipment. However, they did indicate their phones were tied up continually by people asking for road reports. They note they do not have that information and people should call the ministry of transportation and com munications. Problems arise when the police telephones are tied up by such calls. Friday, a group of snowmobilers organized by Jack Triebner checked out abandoned vehicles along Highway 83 east to make certain there were no stranded motorists in them. Several truckers and motorists made their way to area farm homes, a number of them arriving at the home of James Gardiner, About 35 persons spent the night at the Exeter Legion hall, Thursday night. Food was prepared by a number of Legion Auxiliary ladies. Branch 167 president Roy Hunter said the stranded motorists included a number of truck drivers from Kit chener and London and a group of employees of the nuclear plant at Douglas Point. One branch of the public service which was hit the hardest was the post office. The mail truck on the main run from London through Exeter to Owen Sound made a stop here at 3 a.m. Thur sday morning but was not able to make the next delivery and pickup until Sunday afternoon. Assistant Postmaster Bev. Rabbetts reports that the local “round the horn” mail service which delivers to Exeter, Crediton, Grand Bend, Dashwood, Zurich, Hensall and Kippen and Hay was not in operation from Thursday morning until Monday morning. Most rural subscribers of the T-A did not receive last week’s issue until Monday. The truck carrying the newspaper was stranded in Arva. Most schools were closed for two days and only a few students were stranded. Exeter Public School closed at noon Thursday but South Huron High School and all district elementary and separate schools were closed both days. All students of Medway high school in Arva were sent home shortly after they arrived Thursday morning but five buses could not complete their routes and returned to the school where students stayed overnight. In case anyone is in terested the Farmers Almanac which accurately forecast the last two heavy storms calls for two more major blows this year. They are to begin on February 20 and March 20. During the storm two vehicles were struck by un known vehicles while left in parking lots. Friday, Dirk Coolman, 239 Churchill drive reported to police that his car had been struck during the storm sometime Thursday while it was at an apartment building lot. Constable Kevin Short set damages at $300 In the other hit and rtin mishap, police are looking for a red car. The vehicle which was damaged is own ed by John Lindenfield, 150 Gidley street. It was left in a Main street parking lot. Constable Short is again the investigating officer. Thursday, Constable Brad Sadler listed Damages at $2,200 when vehicles driven by Alvin Gould, RR 1, Ex eter and Cecil Lamond, RR 5, Goderich collided on Main street, near George. Vehicles driven by Abram Demooy, Goshen street, Zurich and David Moore, 84 Riverside Drive, Exeter collided at the intersection of Main and George streets, Saturday. No injuries were sustained and Constable Short es timated damages at $1,900. The Exeter police depart ment, fire department and Public Utilities and Union Gas employees were called to the Simmons Apartments on Sanders street east Mon day when a gas leak was reported. Investigation revealed that a gas pipe leading to the furnace of the apartment building was struck by a snow plow. The apartments were vacated due to the strong gas fumes until repairs were made. Police chief Ted Day said Wednesday he wishes to thank all the snow machine operators who helped police during the storm. After one of the cruisers became bogged down in the snow Thursday snow machines were asked to assist in patrols. Accidents Continued from front page pickup trucks operated by Tim Oliver, Huron Park, and Ronald Booy, RR 1, Springfield. They were in volved in a rear-end collision during a white-out on the Crediton Road, west of Highway 4. Both had been westbound. Three 17-year- Ids escaped uninjured on Sunday when the vehicle in which they were riding hit a snowbank and rolled onto its side on Usborne sideroad 30 east of Highway 4 at 3:50 p.m. The vehicle was driven by Richard Neevel, RR 1 Hensall. The pickup hit a bank on one side of the road, bounced off and hit the high bank on the other side and then rolled over. Damage was set at $2,800 by Constable Bill Lewis. Passengers with Neevel were Walter Westlake and David Quick, both of Usborne. The only other accident of the week was a hit and run reported on Monday. A 1976 Chrysler owned by Huron Motor Products, Zurich, was struck by an unknown vehicle while parked on the roadside. Damage was listed at $350 by Constable Lewis. Town Hall Donations Exeter Travel Centre.......................................................$ 25 Simpson Sears.................................... 500 Janet Kerslake.............................................................. 10 Yvonne Jaques............... 10 Bank of Montreal.......................... 250 Bank of Nova Scotia .......................................... 250 Royal Bank of Exeter.............................. 250 Mr. & Mrs. Elmer Tayldr....................................... 50 Dr. & Mrs. Don Ecker............... 1,00 Robih Phillips.......................................... 50 Feather Tick..................................... 25 Harry Walper........................... 20 Hurondale Dairy................ 50 Mr. & Mrs. A.D. MacWilliams......... . 25 Mr. & Mrs. Walter Davis ............................................. 100 Anonymous ................................................ 30 Hurondale Women's Institute ...................................... 100 (coffee making equipment) Usborne & Hibbert Mutual Fire insurance Company (Established in 1876) Provides Full Insurance Coverage for Town Dwellings as well as Farm Properties AGENTS DIRECTORS AND ADJUSTERS Ross Hodgert Woodham 229-6643 Hugh Benninger Dublin 345-2001 John Moore Dublin 345-2512 Clayton Harris Mitchell 348-9051 Joseph Uniac Mitchell 348-9012 Mrs. Elaine Skinner Exeter 235-1553 Wally Burton Exeter 235-0350 Jack Harrigan Robert Gardiner Lloyd Morrison Lome Feeney Ray McCurdy William Chaffe R.R.3, Lucan R.R,2, Stoffa R.R.l.St. Marys R.R.2, Dublin R.R.l, Kirkton Mitchell Total 21,904.90