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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1996-09-25, Page 16Running, walking for hope Staff, students and parents at Walton Public School had a beautiful warm Sept. 20th to wall the playground, raising funds for the Terry Fox Run for cancer research. The school raise( $159. Helping the cause are, from left: Shane Cochrane, Mitchell Blake, Michelle Blake Jessica Berlet-Kuntz, Lindsey Keys and an unidentified enthusiast. Oldtimer predicts hard winter PAGE 16. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1996 Wlt The news from a on Compiled by Patty Banks Phone 887-6156 Grey Twp. entrepreneur opens computer business By Janice Becker deliver, set it up anc' even install With the ever growing use of additional software aside from computers in the home, whether for Windows 95, the operating system, recreational, educational or busi- which will be included in the pack- ness purposes, the sales and service ages. industry which supports the tech- Once established with his selling nology is also expanding. and servicing of computers, Blake After spending two years with hopes to expand into closed circuit CKNX television in Wingham and television and security videos. four years with CHCH television in "With the rise in vandalism and Hamilton, Steve Blake has returned theft, with big money items being to the Brussels area to set up his stolen," there is a market for the own business, Huron Video and product, he says. Sound, to meet that need. From there, he may extend the Believing there is a market for business to public address and sales and service, Blake will work sound systems for churches, halls out of his Grey Twp. home, putting and business. together complete custom packages The customizing of any system, for the buyer or helping with computer, audio or video, is the upgrades. most important part of his business, He will have standard packages as Blake meets customer needs. available or will work with the Huron Video and Sound can be individual customer to develop a reached, Monday to Friday from 9 system specific to their needs a.m. until 5 p.m., at 887-9434. which could include items such as After hour and weekend callers an increased hard drive size or a may leave a message. modem. Blake deals with IBM A native of the area, Blake compatible technology. returns to Grey Twp. with his wife, Once a system has.been pur- Kathy and their two-month-old son, chased through Blake, he will Jonathan. Correct identification The news from ranbrook "2t- os• 11 YOUR LIFESTYLE - YOUR SIZE ill FALL WILL SOON BE HERE GREAT PRICES on Fall Clothing „ge • AJLL__ Josephine St. try 80 ll so\IGI\fos \No)! 1 '/jose Wingham open 357'4503 Mon-Sat A ikr: WRANGLER JEANS Reg. Fit sizes 29-42 Reg. 4angs $33" Clearin• at n FLANNEL SHIRTS by Kodiak & Hammill Reg. sizes S-4XL Tall Sizes M-4XL ///.4 Australian OILSKIN JACKETS Sizes S-2XL Several colours & styles starting at$13.- oo $15:5 • COVERALLS by Big B, Hammill & Big Bill Reg. sizes 36-60 Tall Sizes 38-60 00 startin. at Snt yaw low a in startin• at „0//0MNIVMNSSIOngP WESTERN SHIRTS by MWG Reg. sizes S to 5XL Tall sizes M to 3XL Buttons, Domes, Plaids, Stripes, Embroidered & Block Prints. YOUNG PEOPLE make a measurable difference in our town. To nominate a young person, aged 6 to 18 years, for a 1996 Ontario Junior 1996 ONTARIO JUNIOR CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARD Citizen of the Year Award please contact this community newspaper today. The deadline for nominations is October 31, 1996. A joint community project of: ontario community .4 association men newspapers The picture on the Walton page of the Sept. 18 edition of The Citi- zen, did depict the Sept. 12 celebra- tion at the public school though it was identified incorrectly in the cutline. It should have read: Greg Bowers had the privilege of being the first official slider on the new play- ground equipment at Walton Public The Terry Fox Run was a highlight at the Walton Public School this week. The event started off with a Terry Fox video, which touched many young hearts, then teachers and kids either walked, ran or moved in some fashion, around the grounds. Donations that were gathered that day will go to the Brussels Terry Fox Run. The cross-country runners are now going into training for the big annual run that will be coming up soon. The teachers were noting how every class has gone crazy with bugs this year. There seems to be more grasshoppers this fall than ever. The Grade ones caught two wood frogs and named them Simba and Jumper. In fact they have now written a book about the frogs. They also have another pet named Maveric, the preying mantis. If you have ever heard of Bargain Harolds or if you have ever shopped there, you will now be pleased to know that there is a similar place to go called Bargain Hackwells. Audrey and Howard had a huge yard sale this past weekend along with their neighbours down the street the Couttses and friends. There was a great turnout. Stay tuned for more exciting shopping news when the next sale hits the town on Thanksgiving weekend. I ran into someone the other day who told me that some o]dtimer is predicting a very harsh winter. He said that all the signs point to this. Well, I would really like to know if there is anyone out there who knows of some signs that point to a nice winter. School. The old equipment, re- moved due to the poor condition, was replaced through the hard work of staff members, parents and com- munity volunteers. School Adviso- ry Council Chair Barb Durrell holds the ribbon, along with play- ground committee member Steve Bowers, as Greg slides through. We apologize for the error. The Perfect Family Machine Surf the Net or Do Homework Intel Pentium 133 with 16 megs of RAM 1.2.7 Gb hard drive and 1.44 floppy drive 16 bit sound card, speakers and microphone 8X CDROM, keyboard, mouse Windows 95 on CD 14" monitor and 28.8 fax/modem Canon BJC 210 colour printer Software including Groliers Encyclopedia Only $2449.00 including delivery and setup Huron Video and Sound Call Steve at 887-9434 Barbecue a success P. Hagedoorn, 887-6270 and M.Saxon, 887-9287 Saturday's pork roast barbecue was a success. The Hall Board takes this opportunity to sincerely thank all those who participated in the fundraiser. To those who helped with the cleanup a heartfelt thank you. We couldn't have managed without your help. Profits will go towards the general upkeep of the building as well as to meet financial obligations. Winners at the euchre party held Friday were: high lady, Isabelle Gray; high man, Richard Elliott; low lady, Ruby Steiss; low man, Velma Sleightholm; lone hands, lady, Lois Schneider; lone hands, man, John Subject; 50/50 draw, Ross Stephenson; lucky table, Dorothy Hamilton, Viola Adams, Mery Schneider and Harold Metcalfe. Seven tables played. The next euchre party is Friday, Sept. 27 at 8:30.