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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1987-05-20, Page 8PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 1987. Local manufacturer wins builders award Monty DesRoches, left, and Bob Harkness, owner-operator of R. Harkness Victorian Millwork in Morris Township, won the Brantford Home Builders Association Award May 10 at the annual Brantford Home Show. Their display was judged the best of the 105 entries at the show. Vanastra's landmark disappears For nearly 50 years the old farm silo at Vanastra has been a landmark in the hamlet. Now crumbling, it must be levelled for safety reasons. When the government bought the Norman Tyndall farm south of Clinton around 1940 to build a communications school for the Air Force, the silo was the only structure not levelled on the farm. The farm buildings were all demolished to make way for the many houses and dormitories built to house the hundreds of student airmen who trained there during World War II. Schools, churches, a hospital, stores and other facilities to serve the men and their families were built. The silo was used as a viewing station during wartime. Tuckersmith Township council has granted the Ranger Engineer- ingfirm permission todemolish the silo, located adjacent to the parade square and partially on the road allowance within Vanastra. R. Harkness Victorian Millwork, a Morris township manufacturer of custom wood mouldings, has been presented with the Brantford Home Builders’ Association A- ward after being judged as having the best exhibit among the 105 displays at the city’s annual home show. The award, in recognition of the exhibit displaying excellence in quality, design and presentation was presented on stage May 10 at the Brantford Civic Centre during Home Expo ‘87. Garry Dubecki, representing the Brantford Builders’ Association, made the presentation and said that “R. Harkness Victorian Mill­ work showed outstanding creativi­ ty in its display which made it unique at the show.” The display Bridal shower W/ hears of trip held in Ethel Over 80 ladies were present for a bridal shower at the Ethel United Church Wednesday evening in honour of Darlene Raynard. Dar­ lene is to be married June 6. Jean Evans welcomed everyone and led in a group sing-song with Karen Cardiff playing the piano. Millie Rutherford sang a couple of solos. The ladies then retired to the church basement where Dorothy Dilworth, Darlene’s former teach­ er, read the welcoming address. Isabel Pearson and Olive Cunning­ ham pinned corsages on Darlene, Helen Alexander, her grandmoth­ er, andmaid of honour Lorraine Heaton. Darlene received many lovely gifts including a hand-made quilt from the Ethel ladies. She thanked everyone for coming and making her shower a success. Darlene made special mention of the young ladies Barbara Alexander, Krista Keffer and Nancy Smith who assisted her with opening her gifts. Darlene extended an invitation to attend her wedding reception in Brussels. BOB FOXTON FUELS LTD. Wingham KTROCNUM Wingham at 357-2664 or Toll Free 1-800-265-3069 showed various designs and meth­ ods of installing wide mouldings, authentic reproductions of Victor- ian-era mouldings which are rapid­ ly coming back into style among today’s builders. In accepting the award, Bob Harkness said that this is the first year his young company has approached the consumer directly with its product, adding that the enthusiastic response is an indica­ Ethel Compiled by Mrs. Margaret McMahon. Phone 887-9250 Linda Axtmann was guest spea­ ker at the Ethel Women’s Institute Agriculture and Canadian Indus­ tries meeting held at the home of Thelma Keffer. Linda spoke of a Junior Farmers’ trip to Michigan last year. She had attended a social recreation workshop and used the W.I. members to practise some of the skill she had learned. The Junior farmers are trying to increase agriculture in the Junior Farmers and promote farm safety. This year they have a program entitled ‘‘Plant a seed for need” and the food grown in the garden will go to the Ontario Foodbank to help needy organizations. Thelma Keffer thanked Linda for attending the meeting and presented her with a gift. In the correspondence, it was learned the Historical Society Membership has been increased to $5. The annual meeting will be in Exeter, May 20. President Joan Smith reported there were 13 4H clubs attending achievement night at Grey Central School. The Ethel clubs are in need of some more leaders for the upcoming club. Joan was also the recipient of her five-year leaders pin. tion that builders want a product that is of superior quality and not usually available. ‘‘We are honoured that the Brantford Home Builders’ Associ­ ation has recognized our company, and has confirmed acceptance of our product,” he said. R. Harkness Victorian Millwork is located in the old Morris Township shed, across County Road 16 from the present township municipal office and shed. A discussion was held on the method of handling the secretary­ treasurer’s books. It was decided to continue with the same banking procedures. There will be new locks placed on the community centre kitchen cupboards with more than one set of keys available. The prices for catering meals were increased by 50 cents per mealcrosstheboard. Hotmeals are now $6; lunch, $4 and children $4 to keep in line with other organizations. Thelma Keffer read a verse ‘‘What is a farm’s wife”. The meeting adjourned to the kitchen for lunch Ethel people A new baby sister for David, Christopher and Richard Arm­ strong was born Friday evening. Congratulations to Brian and Elaine. Advertising helps good things happen. CANADIAN ADVERTISING FOUNDATION B00TS-^vA WORK WEAR Pants, Shirts, Jackets and Coveralls RAWLEIGH PRODUCTS Would like to announce that WAYNE KENNEDY, Londesboro, formerly of Bosman Fuels has joined our staff and will serve the Blyth, Londesboro and Clinton area. Please feel free to call Wayne at 482-7301 after 5 D.m. or the office located at Wingham