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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1988-02-10, Page 16r10 � .650% S Yr. RATES . 10½% 9.550% 81/4% 3 Yr. 1 Yr. GIC Short Term J Page 16—Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, February 10, 1988 William Graham Habkirk William Graham Habkirk, 72, of R. 2 Springfield, a well-known trainer of stan- dardbred horses, died at St. Thomas -Elgin General Hospital, Tuesday, January 19, 1988. Born in Kincardine, on October 17, 1915, he was a son of the late William and Margaret (Graham) Habkirk. A resident of the Aylmer area for the last 30 years, Mr. Habkirk was active in the standardbred horse racing industry for 60 years. Mr. Habkirk was a charter member bf the Canadian Trotting Association and a director of the Ontario Harness Horseman's Association. He had been named to the Wall of Fame at Western Fair Raceway in London, and was also named senior citizen of the year in 1985 by the Ontario Harness Horseman's Association. Bruce Johnston of Aylmer, publisher of The Canadian Sportsman, a periodical on Canadian horse racing, said he knew Mr. Habkirk most of his life. Mr. Habkirk drove his first harness horse race in 1926 and his last in 1986. Mr. Johnston said he didn't know of any other driver whose career had spanned 60 years. "He. was known as a real tough com- petitor," Mr. Johnston said, adding Mr. Habkirk was also one of the best trainers of trotters in Canada. At one time during the 1960s, Mr. Habkirk trained three of the best trotters in Canada, Anne Gallon, Nathan Hanover and Vera Riddell. His best horse ever was Camner. chosen in 1968 as the Canadian standardbred horse of the year. ''He was very well respected for his skill with the trotters," Mr: Johnston said. ' John Harris of Aylmer, who knew Mr. .Habkirk for 30 years and owned horses trained by him, said "He was one of the best rnen to get trotters going.." Other trainers would come to Mr. Habkirk for help when they had problems with trotters, and he especially enjoyed working with young horses, Mr. Harris said. Mr. Habkirk "got me started in the horse business," recalled standardbred stable owner Joe Falkenham. Mr. Habkirk, a man of strong convic- tions, was "one of the best," Mr. Falkenham said, adding "He was a great trotting man." He was also a good friend, Mr. Falkenham said. "He'd do anything to help you. He was always there is you needed him." Many area trainers learned their skills from him, Mr. Falkenham said. Mr. Habkirk is survivedby his wife Sadie (Pettigrew) Habkirk; son Robert Habkirk of Aylmer; daughters Mrs. Betty (Charles) Winer of Perry, New York, Mrs. Mary Hewitt of Aylmer and Mrs. Peggie (Allan) Franklin of Aylmer; and three grandchildren. He was predeceased by son George in 1959, brother Donald Habkirk and sisters Bessie and Mary Bell Habkirk. Pastor Lorne S. Trudgian of London con- ducted the funeral service from H.A. Keb- bel Funeral Home, Aylmer, on Friday, January 22, 1988. Mr. Habkirk was buried in Aylmer Cemetery. Pallbearers were Wayne Stone, Joel Falkenham, Bruce Johnston, John Harris, Clair Minler and Ted Hatt. Flower bearers were Brian Haskell, Harold Swartzentruper, Fred Milmine, Jack Harvey, Evan McGugan and Joe Burke. (From Aylmer Post) BIRTHS LOGTENBERG-Simon and Jan of RRl Dungannon are pleased to announce the birth of their third daughter, Jennifer Rose, on January 31, 1988 in the Alexander Marine Hospital in Goderich. Jennifer weighed in at 9 lbs, 8 ozs, and is a sister for Jocelyn and Jessica. Proud grandparents are Derek and Tinie Logtenberg of Dungannon and Ernie and Sheila Warr- ington of Mississauga. a .INVESTMENTS FINANCIAL CENTRE 122 The Square Goderich 524-2773 1-800-265-5503L. I Love You a Bunch What says "I Love You" better than flowers:' Place your order in plenty of time for the big day. Valentine's Day is Sunday, February 14th. Bridal February .:7th & 28th Win a Bouquet of your Choice Value to %O°" Yalley Green Flowers Lucknow 528-2033 ; OPEN SIX DAYS A WEEK LUCKNOW iiatn's Groceteria WE DELIVER 528-3420 ADMIRAL 170 G. Flaked White TunaA • 49 SUCCESS 14 OZ. Peach Halves • 79 DUNCAN HINES 520 G. Cake Mixes • 99 PURITAN 24 OZ Stews ° 1 • 69 GENERIC RIPPLE 200 G. Potato Chips • 89 KRAFT 8 OZ. Ready Dips 1 • 39 SCHNEIDERS 175 G. Luncheon 1 Meats • 29 SCHNEIDERS 500 G. Mini Sizzler 2 Sausage • SCHNEIDERS 450 G. Wieners • 99 WESTON'S Lemon & Jam1 Buns i • 79 WONDER 8'S Wiener & Hamburg 5 Rolls • COUNTRY HARVEST . 5 Varieties Breads • 99 THOMPSON Green Grapes 1 • 39 LB.Onions Green 3 •9 FRESH White Mushrooms • 89 LB Buy Your Tickets At "BS's" 1 Wintarb iSuper 1 [Provincial What Could Be More Convenient!