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The Huron Expositor, 1994-12-07, Page 17(42. DEATHS STEEP, ANNIE IRS. of Huronview, Clinton, formerly of Seaforth on Sunday, December 4th, in her 91st year. Annie Smith, beloved wife of the late Edward Steep. Survived by step -son Fred Steep and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Predeceased by her parents William and Florence Smith, husband Edward Steep, brother Frank Smith, step -sons William, Joseph and Richard, step -daughters Dorothy Horner, Helen Craig and Ledith Huckins. Pallbearers were Robert Hayter, Jeff Hayter, Halbe Claus and Todd Doig. Funeral services were held at Whitney-Ribey Funeral Home. Interment in Maitlandbank Cemetery. 42-49x1 146. IN MEMORIAM • l 1 ROCK: In loving memory of a dearly loved husband and father, Harold, who passed away 1 year ago, December 3, 1993. December comes as a sad regret, Of this month, the day we will never forget, We watched you suffer, We watched you sigh, But all we could do was just stand by. When your time came, we suffered too. For you never deserved what you went through, God took your hand and we had to part, He eased your pain, but broke our hearts, You left a space no one will ever fill, We miss you now and we always will. Lovingly remembered by his wife and family. 46-49x1 • 47. CARDS OF THANKS • CLAESSENS A most sincere thank you to our family, friends, relatives and neighbors who helped make the celebration of our 40th Wedding Anniversary such a special occasion which we will never forget. The cards, gifts, good wishes and attendance were very much appreciated. - Martha and Matt 47-49xlcc COLEMAN My most sincere thanks to the Seaforth and Stratford Hospitals for their kind care while I was a patient there. Also thanks to Dr. Woldnik, Dr. Van Walraven, ambulance drivers and health nurse for their considerate care. - Harold 47-49-1 De VRIES A sincere thank you to our friends, family and co-workers for their acts of kindness, floral tributes, cards and food following the loss of a dear father and grandfather. Your kindness wits always' be remembered. - Marlene and Dave de Vries and Family 47-49-1 NOLAN I would like to thank those who nominated me for the Citizenship Award. It was very kind and is appreciated. - Mary Nolan 47-49x1 J • 47. CARDS OF THANKS ECKERT Thank Youl People 1 forgot to thank at the B.I.A. Banquet, as I was pretty nervous about receiving such an honourable award from the Ontario Municipal Recreation Association. Many, many thanks to my parents (Bill and Clara Brown) for their help and support throughout the years as they have always been there for me. My husband (Steve) for his patience and understanding while I'm either gone to the ball parks or at the arenas, somewhere coaching our own kids (Steve, Darrel and Tanya) and many, many other kids alongside with their sports. Many thanks again Marty and the B.I.A. on being able to receive such an honourable award from the O.M.R.A. Thanks. - Norah Eckert 47-49-1 &IcLELLAN Words cannot begin to express our thanks for the tremendous outpouring of support and kindness shown to our family on the recent loss of a loved husband, father and "papa' - Ken McLellan. We will miss him greatly as will many who knew him. To our family, friends and neighbors for all the floral tributes, donations and food brought to our homes. We are deeply grateful. Special thanks to University Hospital staff for their help in our time of need. To Eric and Liz, Lisa, Edna and Marilyn for being there when we needed you most. To Rev. Don Robinson for his comforting service and kind words in helping us deal with our loss and to the Kippen UCW Ladies for a lovely luncheon. And finally, to Jim, Donna and Bob of Hoffman's Funeral Home. Thanks for everything. Your kindness, comfort and support is deeply appreciated and greatly helped ease our worries and pain when we needed it most. As we mourn our loss, there is comfort in knowing that family, friends and neighbors such as we have will help us through the empty days that lie ahead. - Merle, Robyn and Dan, Jill and Brian and Families 47-49-1 SILLS I wish to express my deepest thanks to my fellow firefighters, ambulance staff Seaforth Hospital doctors and emergency staff and Victoria Hospital 8th floor doctors and nurses who gave me such prompt, expert medical attention after my recent fall. I am deeply touched by all the many acts of thoughtfulness given to me and my family in the form of prayers, cards, visits and baskets. The numbers were too great to mention them all. I consider myself lucky to be able to thank you all and to live in such a caring community. -With sincere appreciation, Jim Sills 47-49x1 . •F.,SBITH Sincere thanks to all my family, relatives and friends for their visits, cards, beautiful flowers and gifts while I was a patient in Seaforth Community Hospital. Special thanks to Dr. Shepherd and Dr. Woldnik for their excellent care. Also thanks to the nurses and staff and Bob Watson and Gord Phillips. You are all so very kind. - Mary Smith 47-49-1 Community Calendar WED., DEC. 7 1:00-3:00 p.m. - Parents and Tots Skating 1:30-4:00 p.m - Senior Shuffleboard at the Arena 7:30-9:00 p.m - Minor Broomball at the Arena 9:00-10:30 p.m. - Ladies' Broomball at the Arena 10:30.11:30 p.m. - Men's Broomball al the Arena THURS., DEC. 8 4:00-5:30 p.m. - Figure Skating at the Arena 5:30-6:30 p.m. • Bantam I practice 6:30-7:30 p.m. - Midget practice. 7:00.9:00 p.m. - Wood Carving at the High School 7:30-9:00 p.m - Minor Broomball at the Arena 9.00.11:30 p.m - Men's Broomball at the Arena FRI., DEC. 9 10:30-11:30 a m. - Story Hour at the Library 1:15-3:00 p.m - Seniors Bowling at Starlight Lanes 5:15-6:15 p.m - Atom II hockey practice at the Arena 6:15-7:15 p.m. - PeeWee 11 practice at the Arena 7:15-8:15 p m - Forest vs Novice TF Ringette 8:15-11:15 p m - Lambeth vs Centenaires SAT. , DEC. 10 6:30-7:30 a.m. - Ducks vs Panthers Sr. Houseleague hockey 7:30-8:30 a.m - Blues vs. Bruins Sr. Houseleague hockey 8:30-9:30 a m - Sharks vs. Oilers Jr Houseleague hockey 9:30.10:30 a.m - Leafs vs Kings 10:30-11:30 a.m - Whalers vs. Canadiens 11:30-12:30 p.m - Mites/Tykes hockey practice 12:30-2:30 p.m. - Ringette at the Arena 2:30-4:00 p.m - Free Public Skating at the Arena Sponsored by: Whitney Ribey Funeral Home 4:00-5:00 p m. • Clinton vs Novice{ hockey at the Arena 5:00-6:00 p.m. -Mitchell vs. Atom II 6:00-7:15 p.m. - Stephen Twp. vs. Novice II 7:15-8:45 p.m - Minto vs. Pee Wee I 8:45 - 10:15 p.m. Brussels vs. Pee Wee II SUN., DEC. 11 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. - Zurich vs. Tykes Hockey 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Goderich vs Novice AD Ringette 5:00-6:00 p.m. - Stratford 'A' vs. Tween 'A' Ringette 6:00-7:00 p.m. - Exeter vs Junior C Ringette 7:00-8:15 p.m. - Junior 'A' vs Belle Ringette 9.15-11:00 p.m. - Wingham vs. Midget Hockey MON., DEC. 12 2:00-3:00 p m - Coffee Hour at Children's Co-op Centre 4:30-9:00 p m. - Figure Skating at the Arena 6:00-9:00 p.m. - Karate at the Arena 7:30-10:30 p.m. - Bingo at Arena - Hall opens at 6:30 p.m. 9:00-10:30 p.m. - A&M Transporters vs Beavers Hockey TUES. , DEC.13 9:00-11:30 a.m. - Play group at Northside United Church 10:00-12:00 p.m - Parents and Tots Skating at the Arena 6:30-8:00 p m. - Clinton vs Bantam I Hockey 8:00. 10:15 p.m. - Seaforth Harmony Hi-Lites practice at Seaforth Public School 6:00 p.m. - Seaforth Women's Institute Potluck Supper Orange Hall 6:30 p.m. - Seaforth Hospital Auxiliary Pot Luck Supper Meeting in Conference Room H2. Elting your own dishes and cutlery and a gift for the Christmas Bureau. WED,, DEC. 14 1:00-3:00 p.m. • Parents and Tots Skating at the Arena - 1:30-4:00 p.m. - Senior Shuffleboard at the Arena 7:30-9:00 p.m. - Minor Broomball at the Arena 9:00-10:30 p.m. - Ladies' Broomball at the Arena 10:30-11:30 p.m. - Men's Broomball at the Arena If you're organizing R non-profit event of interest to other Seaforth area residents, phone the recreation office 527-0882 or the Expositor et 527-0240, or mita the information to Community Calender, The Huron Expositor, Box 69, Seaforth, Ontario, NOK 1W0 well in advance of the scheduled date. Free listing includes data, time, name of event and location only. space for the Communky Calendar is donatai bW ft_ 1uron_Expoekor.. Piano maker now back in business BY DAVID EMSLIE VANASTRA - The first Sher- lock -Manning pianos tobe produced in a number of years should be completed by the end of this week. This was the message passed on Monday by Dave Hinschberger, one of the new co-owners of Sherlock -Manning, from the com- pany's new production head- quarters in Vanastra, housed in a huge red brick building that was formerly a radar training school. Sherlock Manning has long been a name in the piano production business in Canada, as it got its start in 1875. The business operated at its historic Clinton site before running into financial dif- ficulties in the late 1980s. The Sherlock -Manning holdings were auctioned off in 1988, and while there was later an effort to restart production, plans were unsuc- cessful. This has all changed, however, with the purchase of the Sherlock - Manning inventory and equipment, along with the right to use the name, by Hinschberger and partners Brad Heintzman and Michael Avis. In the business of sales and distribution of pianos and organs for the past 30 years, Hinschberger noted that Heintzman's great-grandfather was the founder of the Heintzman piano factory, while Avis is a sought-after piano technician. With his background in the industry, Hinschberger noted that he knew something of the history of Sherlock -Manning, and decided to pursue inquiries in March. On a subsequent visit to the former radar training school, where the unfinished pianos and equipment were being stored, he noted, "our jaws dropped when we saw all the equipment here." Two former employees of Sher- lock -Manning have been hired • back by the trio, and they began production Monday on the first phase of plans for the revamped company. In this first phase, about 60 pianos which need actions, keys and hammers will be completed. The actions, keys and hammers, Hinschberger said, were "just imported from Mexico." With the two employees working to complete the pianos, the new owners are hoping to see one piano coming off the line each day, with two or three completed by the end of this first week. For the first 60 pianos, Hinschberger noted that they will be offering them for sale on a factory -direct basis. "We will start making them available in the immediate area," he said, thus giving local people a break with the factory-dir -ct prices, and hel- ping the rornpany to reds ce ping cos(s. The seg and stage „ ` plans for the piano factory, hie 1 could begin in the new year, would see 125 pianos being constructed using remaining parts from the old plant, and new parts as necessary. Hinschberger noted that once those parts are used up, "We'll be left with nothing but all the machinery"; and added that if production then continues on pianos, "we would really be star- ting from scratch." He said that if production from scratch begins for Sherlock -Manning, it would be approximately a year down the road. Hinschberger appeared optimis- tic regarding the future of Sher- lock -Manning, and the market for the pianos which will soon be coming off the line at the piano factory. He stated, "There is a market. There are still ap- proximately 100,000 (pianos) sold each year in North America." Trustees draw straws for position BY MICHELE GREENE Two men had to draw straws to determine which one would be the . vice -chairperson of the Huron -Perth Roman Catholic Separate School Board. Trustee Mike Miller, of the Zurich area, ran for re-elecFion till;, the Vicc=c rp , hatrperson and was chat. lenged by Trustee Gerry Ryan, representing Seaforth and Tuckersmith. After two tie votes, the men drew straws with incumbent vice - chairperson Trustee Miller winning the draw. Miller was nominated to run as the board's chairperson but declined. As a result, Trustee Louise Martin, of the Clinton area, was acclaimed to her third year as the board chairperson. Dr. James Brown, director of education, said Martin's third elec- tion as chairperson shows that the trustees are happy with the leader- ship she has provided in her first two years. The minister has also indicated that transfer payments to school boards will be frozen at last year's Revels. However, there are more students and costs have gone up so, in effect, there will be less money to go around. The board will be involved in some construction in the next year with the new St. Anne's Catholic Secondary School in Clinton and the addition to St. Columban School, said Martin. She is beginning her third term as trustee. She is the mother of eight children, three of whom attend St. Michael Catholic Secondary School in Stratford, two children in St. Joseph's School in Kingsbridge, and three children who have graduated from the system. Retired women teachers meet in Avonton recently Ontario Association of Superan- nuated Women Teachers (O.A.S.W.T.) held a meeting at Avonton Presbyterian Church, Avonton, on Wednesday, Nov. 30, with 82 members present. The meeting was opened by president, Mary Hoy and Grace Gilbert played '0 Canada' and Bessie Blair said Grace. A delicious Turkey Dinner was served by Avonton Presbyterian Church Ladies. They were thanked by Ruth Ruby. Helen Bryans read a Christmas poem and introduced three Nichol sisters (from Sebringville) who played piano and sang Christmas songs. They were 47. CARDS OF THANKS • 1 TYNDALL We would like to express our sincere thanks to everyone who helped to make our 50th anniversary so special. Thanks for all the gifts, cards, flowers and good wishes we received from Mends, relatives, family and neighbors. Special thanks to our family for organizing the Open House and dinner and also to the UCW ladies of the church for all their help. This was truly a special day for us. - Bob and Alice Tyndall 47.49x 1 o WOOD I would like to thank my family, friends, neighbors and oo-workers for the flowers, cards, gifts, food, phone oak and visits and get well wishes when I was in University Hospital and since coming home, to the Blyth and Ethel Fire Departments, to the Seaforttl Ambulance, especially Cub and Bob for staying with me through It all, for the helicopter, to the nurses and doctors on the 4th floor, to Dr. Bourne and Dr. Woldnik. Words cannot express my feelings to my farmer friends around Walton. %a you in the spring. - Randy Wood 4740x1 P thanked by Anne Hardy and each presented with Christmas treats. Mabel Nesbitt introduced and welcomed the guest speaker, Gwen Shantz - president of O.A.S.W.T. The group thoroughly enjoyed her talk - 'what is a teacher?' She discussed what teachers accomplish when dealing with humankind. She suggested we look on ourselves as unique creature and discussed the benefits of O.A.S.W.T. Joyce Dalgleigh thanked her and pres- ented her with a gift. Betty Paulen, a new member was welcomed by Doris Bartlett and presented with a corsage. Wendy Orchard, co-ordinator of Meals on Wheels in Stratford area (began in April 1969) discussed the benefit to many people. Meals are taken out from Stratford Hospital and Spruce Lodge. Volunteers are needed! So anyone willing and able to help could call (519) 271-2217. A very interesting guest speaker was constable Ross Marshall, OPP (head of community services) intro- duced by Almada Smyth. He dis- cussed 'Women Travelling Alone'. We as parents, must come up with the answer to keep our children safe. More than 50 per cent of travellers are women. Common sense is the big thing. Constable Marshall gave many useful sugges- tions, including sensible do's and don't's, Interesting and useful handouts were available. Joan Anderson thanked Constable Marshall and presented him with a gift. Eleanor Rupert won the door prize. The meeting ended with a reminder of the February meeting held in this area. Bring food dona- tions and something for shut-ins. Stratford meeting will be on Feb. 22. Other areas will be reminded and phoned with the date. Thanks Fo to Mary Hoy for a well -organ- ized meeting. -au. lladlimaa. an - THE HURON EXPOSITOR, [December 7, 1444•-17 DAVID EMSLIE PHOTO BACK IN BUSINESS - David Hinschberger, one of the new owners of the Sherlock -Manning piano factory, stands among a number of partly -finished pianos that will be completed at the Vanastra factory. Security systems by spring BY MICHELE GREENE Security systems could be in local separate schools by next spring. The Huron -Perth Roman Catholic Separate School Board is looking at three different types of security systems for their schools. Dr. James Brown, director of education, said the board is con- sidering the installation of a motion and temperature detector. If some- one breaks into the school, the motion is observed by a monitoring service which phones someone with the school. Also, if the temperature drops significantly in the school, someone can be sent to check the heating system before the pipes burst. Also, the detectors will put an end to custodians going into the schools on the weekends. Currently, custod- ians must go into the school on the weekend to check on the heating system, pipes, and the whole school to make sure there are no problems. Suspensions are on the increase at St. Michael Catholic Secondary School in Stratford but are declin- ing in the separate elementary schools. Dr. James Brown, director of edu- cation at the Huron -Perth Roman Catholic Separate School Board, said the figures are still very low. Last year, 34 students were sus- pended at the secondary school, up from 19 in the previous year. In the elementary schools, suspensions fell from 23 in 1992 to 11 in 1994. Habitual neglect of duties, opposi- tion to authority, truancy, conduct injurious to the moral tone of the school, and use of banned sub- stances on school property were the most popular reasons for suspen- sions. Festive signs of Christmas J Se*rjk.Maiior.,. 1Retirement Home Hi! Everyone! Are you ready for the Christmas season? Not -too many days left to go now. Seaforth Manor Retirement Home is looking very festive. The livingroom, dimngroom and halls are all decor- ated for the spirit of Christmas. Residents hope to celebrate the family Christmas dinner on Dec. 8. Each residents can have two guests each. Hope that everyone can make it. The Retirement Home welcomes back Hazel Harburn, after having a lengthy stay in the hospital. It's great to have you back! For October's birthday party Seaforth Manor had the following winners of our hat contest: funniest hat - Olive Ball; prettiest hat - Myrtle Read; oldest hat - Margaret McCown and most original hat - Murray Rollinson. Theresa Lauzon won the hot potato contest. For the jack -o -lantern drawing contest; Hermits Brown won for the scariest and Antje Veldhuis won for the funniest. Thanks to everyone who participated and helped with the contests. On Nov. 5, Henrietta Brown entertained with her wonderful piano playing. Thanks go to Marianne and Kelly for cooking delicious brunches the past couple of months. It's a treat everyone appreciates. November was a difficult month for residents and their families. This is due to the flu and the closing of the doors for a period of time. We apologize for any inconvenience that it has caused. We hope that this will be the last for this year. Well, until next month, take care and have a vejy Merry Christmas! Parr Line, Winthrop match shut -outs in broomball LADIES BROOMBALL Nov. 30, 1994 PARR LINE 0 - WINTHROP 0 Winthrop Ladies played a 'hard strong game as they pumped shot after shot at Parr Lines goalie 'Norm' but Lady Luck seemed to be ridden along side and helping Norm out with a shut out. The Parr Line Ladies seemed to be having trouble scoring on a empty net or any other way. Judy played a good game in net. SOCIALITES 1 - PERTH 0 Wow! what a close game with only two min and thirteen seconds left in the second half of the game. Socialites score a hot goal as Marg Henderson let's one of her thrilling shots from the corner (really it was a blooper goal, but Sandra Hunt helped with the blooper.) Perth Ladies always have lots of get up and go but a were a little short on the goal scoring. MEN'S BROOMBALL PARR LINE 2 - WINTHROP 0 Winthrop's goalie 'Paul' made numerous saves but was lacking a little help on the defensive arca. It's Parr Line men - who out played themselves as Dennis Dolmagc and Paul Gibbings who score the quick action rebound goals - keen passed from Tim Bylsma, Adrian Salverda and Verne Thompson. K.V. must have been in the sidelines as his number never showed up on the scoring list - Ohl there he is - on the penalty list "oops". In Broomball on Dec. 7, 1994 at 9 p.a_t : Winthrop vs Perth; 9:50 - Parr Line vs Socialties; and at 10:40 p.m. - Parr Line vs Dumpers. December 1, 1994 DUMPERS 2 - RIDERS 1 The Dumpers manage to keep the lead in the scoring and the penalties as it seems they played the game and the refs too, as numerous fel- lows seemed to remind me while keeping the clock ticking. The Dumpers' quick -reflex goals were scored by newcomer Bill Dale (good to have you out playing again Mr. Dale). Brett Finlayson and Dale Kennedy assisted on those two goals. Riders' lone goal was scored from the blue line by Steve Eckert Jr. quick draw by Darrel Eckert and Jeff Hoelscher. Time unfortunately ran out for the Riders. (I'm sure F.V. will be looking for a new helmet next week and 1 hope B.F. can put his back together). GRADS 3 - KNIGHTS O • Hey! Knights, you played a well game, a little short on bodies and goals, though (plenty of ice time was had by all - right "Harold" ha ha) The Grads, superb goals were scored by Mike Van Den Heuvel, Al and Martin Wynja, assistance came from Dana Bean and Mac O'Neill, RAIDERS 0 - RED RUSTLERS 0 Rustlers guys seemed a little slack in the breakaways as they were short-handed on bodies. However, the Raiders couldn't buy a goal with missing open nets, ringing the ball off of the goal posts and cross bars. Overtime seemed negative by both teams also. In Broomball on December . 8. 1994 at 9 p.m. - Winthrop vs Knights; 9:50 p.m. Easy Riders vs Raiders; and at 10:40 p.m. - Grads vs Royals. a -.16. a alb. ...da-AILAINISMINIMEMEnhal....1a0161...daddilidliandalk