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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1982-01-06, Page 9.., -i. ...^..-..Y...,. -+. Rock heundY collection fills garage, bo.amenr— Collectors value rocks' natural beaut •--.41w 40Va.r dt :: tIr41A.itirua,'tile. You start out with a pocketful of marbles Ken Breakey says. Every time you see an attractive ne or rock, you exchange it for a marble. Wben you've lost all your marbles - then you're a rock hound. A visit with Ken and 1sk Dorothylliea Breakey Zurich guided tour ofthe geology of North America. They are in "their own words, rock hounds - collec- tors of rock samples, fossils, crystals and unique mineral formations. For Mu. Breakey, her in- terest in rocks began at an early age. Her father was an office worker for the International Nickle Company and Dorothy was born at the Levee mines north of Sud- bury. Not surprisingly her rock collection includes core samples - rods of rock drill- ed out by miners searching for mineral deposits - samples of raw ore and ex- amples of slag. the melted Clearance Sale 30% off on all Fashion Two Twenty Products while quantities last No returns or refunds Marilyn Warner Phone 1-565-2714. CANADA 'A' GRADE remainder of the rock from which the valuable metals have been extracted. The majority of the Breakey's collection however are rocks treasured more for their colorful con- figurations than any mineral value. In a converted garage next to their Zurich home, dis- play cases and shelves fill half the area.' The rocks on display, Dorothy explained, are often just a single sample of a box or basket full of similar rocks stored' in the base- ment: The . sam-ples are numbered and records of what the sample is and where it was found are kept. A really good geologist Ken said. can tell. within a mile of where a sample of an odd rock formation was found.' He believes this is •so, he added. since even with his experience he can tell if a rock is from Mexico, or a state in the US. One type of volcanic for- mation, a geode, appears on the outside as a rather non- descript round rock. When cot or broken open however, crystals or wood -grain -like patterns are revealed. The back of the garage is Ken's workroom where a 24 inch diamond saw Ken designed and built is mounted. "It works' just like a bologna slicer," Ken quipped. The saw is powered by three electric motors. • The first turns a 24 inch diameter steel blade. In the edges of the blade are mounted hard and sharp in- dustrial diamonds. • To sharpen the blade, Ken runs a brick through the cutter. This is abrasive enough to just de -glaze the blade to make it usable again. A second motor feeds the rock sample onto the blade at a constant speed of eft minutes per inch. In other' words. a four inch rock can be cut in just over a half- hour. ' The thirli motor runs an oil pump to spray a streamofoil over the cutting section of the blade. The joy of the hobby Ken says is the surprise of what's inside the rock. One type is aptly timed Mexican Crosy Lace. When sliced and poWlied the rock has a co orful lace like pattern. . Another slice, when held up. to a light shows the profile of an Indian and maiden. both in full feather- like headdress. Breakey uses his saw to cut cubes of rock. The cor- ners of the rock are thencut off to make an octahedron. In all. 58 saw cuts on the rock form it into a rough sphere. A second machine uses three grades of hard rock grit to grind the rock into a sphere. A polish grit makes a perfect ball. Other machines tumble irregular shaped pieces smooth or. polish .flat sur- faces. The smoother the saw cut Dorothy said, the less time is required to polish the sam- ple. Still, three grades of grit and a polish are used to br- ing the stones to a mirror- like luster. 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SIZE SAUCE c The surprise of a rock's in- terior is also a matter of luck. When cutting a cube- of Brazilian Agate, Ken decid- ed to grind off a rough edge by hand. Since the rock is ground wet it was very slippery. After picking up the pieces from a hard concrete floor, Breakey ran.thechunks through his saw .to salvage what he could. A quarter -inch slice, from the original 33/4 inch cube revealed a beautiful pattern. In a cream color a woman's profile is outlined. She has long flowing hair in the darkest black. She is wearing a flowing dress in deep red. She seems to look over her shoulder to other less defin- ed people in the background. Though Dorothy 'says it •takes a lot of imagination -to see scenes in the rock, this picture is clear in its feeling if not in detail. The names of the rocks reflect . their configuration and their origins. To the Breakey's the rocks also reflect travels. 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I... - -.-•+-..r.+... atk Times -Advocate, Januar3r 6, 1902 ROCK CUTTER motors power a per inch. - - Ken Breakey stands beside the saw he built to cut rock samples Thr 24 inch diamond blade and feed the rock sample at a rote of eight minot,' to the Yellgwstone River in. Montana. The couple returned from their 1969 trip with 400 pounds of rock in the back of their car. A gift for the Breakey's 35th wedding anniversary was -a 1978 trip to Alaska. The shelves of their rock collection reflect their progress through the Cana- dian west. the Yukon and finally the Alaskan moun- tains. - Ken hada stroke about ten years ago, which Dorothy explained had curtailed their ability to travel. But she said just meeting people and talking to friends at the Sarnia Rock and Fossil Club has prompted donations to their collection. Dorothy told of samples from Turkey and a piece of shale from a famous medieval prison in France. One friend even offered to get a piece of the rock from the Great Wall of China. Both agreed that the hobby was good therapy for Ken. It helped him recover as well as he did from his stroke._ Dorothy said. Ken was able to return to work and his life's work in electronics is also reflected in his hobby. . The mountings for the dia- mond saw were built out of angle iron from an old transmitter tower. Breakey said he gets as much enjoyment out of designing and building his tools as he does in the rocks. His interests he said were directed more towards agates and petrified woods and machining rock spheres. Dorothy he said, collects petrified bones and fossils. Dorothy showed samples of dinosaur bones - fairly young on the fossil scale - and sections of sedimentary rock showing trilobites and ancient marine life. "It doesn't have to begetn quality." Dorothy explained. She said she was interested in the natural beauty of JIIIIIIHlIrnII lwlminulmlrinll II a TASTY NU BAKERY a & CHEESE HOUSE Freshest bread * rolls *'pastries * cookies * donuts and over 60 varieties of Canadian and Imported Cheese B° Zurich 236-4912 - Seaforth 527-1803 R aEueu MNt nuuminumeu1 eunueueseuwi enu111 umeunene 11111 1 Dad said to start the New Year off right and call the expert team Doug - o rey • Construction Planning a new home, the extra room, repairs to the roof, aluminum siding and awnings, and new farm buildings. Cali Zurich 236-4432 daytime Exeter 235-2961 Evenings Best wishes in 1982 • shape and color. A twisted bit' of stone resembles a smoothly moulded cat while another appears as a sleeping dog with head rested on paw. Their collection also in- cludes minerals which have been processed by man' or - events. A bright blue mineral crystal was artificially grown by a Toronto man. A sample of•meltetd-sand glass was formed when lightning struck a hydro line; and a colorful Piece of Detroit' • agate is displayed next. to fossils millions of years old. 'The Breakev's maintain a sense of humor about their hobby and themselves. In the corner a Neanderthal man and his dog stare back and forth. The rocks were picked out of the lake 12 feet deep off Manitoulin Island. You can't be in the hobby if you don't maintain your sense of humor Ken said. He showed samples of twisted spaghetti like sub- stance which isn't even a rock. It is --plastic dripped from a valve at a. Dow Chemical plant. The Detroit agate doesn't deserve to be on display Breakey quips. It formed in layers much . - like a cave -formed onyx or a deposit of sediments in a prehistoric lake. But a Detroit auto worker clean- ing his spray gun deposited this 'rock.' 'When the layers of old paint build up. about an inch thick. the crusty deposits are broken off. Golden Glimpses Now that all the holidays are over. we -hope all of our readers enjoyed a happy holiday season and extend best wishes for a happy and prosperous new year to everyone. We have had our January thaw. the crows are cawing in the bushes, apparently don't think it worthwhile to look for a warmer spot, and the days are beginning to lengthen little by little so it looks as. though we have everything going for 'us. On behalf of the residents, • we thank all the organizations and people in general. for their generosity in providing treats, plants and gifts of all sorts over the Christmas season. ,R cer- tainly does make them feel that they are not being forgotten. Also to the different groups who provided enter- tainment over the holiday season. which brought a bit of Christmas cheer to all who are confined indoors. Wci. welcome Mrs. Anne Turkheim as a new Resi- dent She is a former Zurich resident. ' On a more sober note. the sympathy of residents and .' • staff is extended to the fami- ly of the late Mrs. Jane Crone. The Sunday evening chapel service was con- ducted by Mr. Calvin Fahrner of Mississauga. His mother. Mrs Losetta Fahrner presided at the organ during the service. PERCY BEDARD Carpenter *Custom Built Homes *Renovations *Additions *Repairs *Free Estimates Phone 236-4873 After 6 Zurich so rte. c earl 7. 4....., Centre Mall, Exeter Winter Sale O,wSO% Off API Winter wear Houseco • .s Cruise wear Selected Nighties O gloves F scarves 20!/o. F flowers 0 Pantyhose, O°!lo F. SlipBfass F Jewellery • Winners of our•Christmas Draws Pengnoir Set - Mrs. Harold Coleman - Seaforth Dress : Lucille Vincent - Dashwood Sweater & Slacks • Diann Kellestine - Goderic Stocking full of toys - June Breen = Parkhill 420 Main St. Centre Mall Exeter 235-1412 • shape and color. A twisted bit' of stone resembles a smoothly moulded cat while another appears as a sleeping dog with head rested on paw. Their collection also in- cludes minerals which have been processed by man' or - events. A bright blue mineral crystal was artificially grown by a Toronto man. A sample of•meltetd-sand glass was formed when lightning struck a hydro line; and a colorful Piece of Detroit' • agate is displayed next. to fossils millions of years old. 'The Breakev's maintain a sense of humor about their hobby and themselves. In the corner a Neanderthal man and his dog stare back and forth. The rocks were picked out of the lake 12 feet deep off Manitoulin Island. You can't be in the hobby if you don't maintain your sense of humor Ken said. He showed samples of twisted spaghetti like sub- stance which isn't even a rock. It is --plastic dripped from a valve at a. Dow Chemical plant. The Detroit agate doesn't deserve to be on display Breakey quips. It formed in layers much . - like a cave -formed onyx or a deposit of sediments in a prehistoric lake. But a Detroit auto worker clean- ing his spray gun deposited this 'rock.' 'When the layers of old paint build up. about an inch thick. the crusty deposits are broken off. Golden Glimpses Now that all the holidays are over. we -hope all of our readers enjoyed a happy holiday season and extend best wishes for a happy and prosperous new year to everyone. We have had our January thaw. the crows are cawing in the bushes, apparently don't think it worthwhile to look for a warmer spot, and the days are beginning to lengthen little by little so it looks as. though we have everything going for 'us. On behalf of the residents, • we thank all the organizations and people in general. for their generosity in providing treats, plants and gifts of all sorts over the Christmas season. ,R cer- tainly does make them feel that they are not being forgotten. Also to the different groups who provided enter- tainment over the holiday season. which brought a bit of Christmas cheer to all who are confined indoors. Wci. welcome Mrs. Anne Turkheim as a new Resi- dent She is a former Zurich resident. ' On a more sober note. the sympathy of residents and .' • staff is extended to the fami- ly of the late Mrs. Jane Crone. The Sunday evening chapel service was con- ducted by Mr. Calvin Fahrner of Mississauga. His mother. Mrs Losetta Fahrner presided at the organ during the service. PERCY BEDARD Carpenter *Custom Built Homes *Renovations *Additions *Repairs *Free Estimates Phone 236-4873 After 6 Zurich