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Home My WebLink AboutTimes-Advocate, 1982-01-27, Page 11MINIATURE LANDSCAPE — The view of the London Model Railroad track system from the elevated control tower shows the detail and size of the overall train layout. The spectators are members of the Kirkton Beavers and Cubs, their parents and Ieaders.Photo by Trout Peter Nott celebrates 30 years. at CFPL television in London Includes 250 cars Kirkton Beavers, The Kirkton Beavers, Cubs, parents, teachers and Scout helpers recently took a very interesting trip to a model railroading open house in London. The open house was held by the London Model Railroading Group Inc., a railroad club which was started in 1938 by four men. B. Shaw, the last remaining member of the original four, and president Art Boyce ex- plained to the group that they moved to their present location at 69 Holborn Ave., London in 1970. The model railroad club now has 40 members and the entire set-up is financed by the members' fees. The railroad system con- sists of five towns which in- clude Silvertown, Peter Nog is recuperating at his home from a badly in- jured right hand which he caught in the snow blower Sunday_ Thursday. Peter had a very nice surprise when several of his fellow workers from Channel 10 arrived at noon with food and refreshments to honour Peter on his 30th anniver- sary with CFPL TV, London. Attending was former anchor man -JackBurghardt Ron Laidlaw, George Clark, Pat Miles and Frank Kovacs. Peter's son, Ian Nott. of London spent the day with him as well. Women's Institute Mrs. Arnold Lewis was hostess for the January meeting of the Clandeboye Women's Institute. Presi- dent, Edie Worthington opened the meeting with the W.I. ode, Mary Stewart Collect and the Lords Prayer. Twelve members answered the roll call "A thought for an idle moment". Assistant secretary -treasurer Hazel Cunningham read the Large amount of correspondence which includ 'd information concerning F. W.I.O. - 80th anniversary luncheon in Toronto in August, Officers Conference at Waterloo, Farm Show Princess con- test, Farmer of the Year contest, 4H projects and Western Fair exhibits. Bus trips were discussed. A donation was made to Ilderton Fair board for 4H competition. Betty Coughlin agreed to attend Officers Conference in May. The president asked members to think about the 75th anniversary of Clandeboye W.I. in 1982 and bring their ideas for celebrating it to the next meeting. Convener of Resolutions, Elsie Lewis assisted by Velma Hardy presented a very interesting program of readings and resoluitons. Velma read the story of the "Stolen Christmas Tree" and how the farmer resolved to do unto others as they did unto him. She also said there are good things happen in January such as , a January thaw and also the seed catalogue arrives in the mail. Hazel Cunningham gave a reading "What is your resolution"? All the 1 Best Interest 17'/a% W. represent many Trust Companies. W. are often able to arrange for the highest interest b.- ing offered on Guaranteed Investment Cer- tificates. EXETER 235-2420 • subject to change Gaiser-Kneale Insurance Agency Inc. GRAND BEND 238-8484 CLINTON 482-9747 things we have to be thankful for; we should take pride in who and what we are. Elsie told of her inquiry to Wilson Hodgins about a pass- ing lane for the turn off at east end of Clandeboye. He didn't give her much hope of it ever happening as the of- ficials that made a study of it. say there is not enough traffic turning to warrant it, also, budgets for road work are very tight. She also mentioned the fact that did we notice that handles are no longer put on mattresses which makes them very hard to turn. Should we complain to the manufacturer? Lunch committee Mary Scott and Marion Hodgson assisted the hostess in ser- ving lunch. • Progress Building. This is a nice honour as only one ex- hibit from Middlesex County is chosen for this purpose. Personals The Clandeboye United Church Women served lunch for family and friends following the funeral Wednesday of Mrs. Gladys Hall, London. Jerry Noyes accompanied by his Son Terry and nephew Georgetown. Kingstnjll, Newtown and Lakeside. The towns are linked by freight and passenger tracks totall- ing 3500 feet of track. Thirteen engines pull a total of 200 freight cars and 25 passenger cars from one town to another. Freight engines usually pull 23 freight cars, and a passenger engine pulls a total of seven cars. It takes a co-ordinated ef- fort by the club members to synchronize the movements of these trains, making the complicated switching manoevers and organizing the trains for smooth opera- tion. The train layout is still ex- panding and a small area of the club's set-up is still un- finished giving the Kirkton boys a good opportunity to see the different construc- tion phases of a complicated model railroad operation. All the boys. leaders and parents enjoyed watching the trains as they travelled from town to town, and they listened attentively as the in- tricatedetailsof construction and operation of the system were explained. Wires under the set-up connect the railroad tracks, and switches to control pan- els in the building where an operator can control the movements of trains and co- ordinate their operation with the main control room which is elevated. for a better view Daryn Hodgins, enjoyed last o weekend snowmobiling in the Wiarton area. 4H news f' 4H Homemaking - club Achievement Program for the Parkhill area was held Tuesday evening, January 12 at the West Williams - Parkhill Public School. The project was Ready - Get Set- Sew! Two clubs from Clandeboye no. 1, "Seam Rippers", presented a skit "It's Not Straight with all members par- ticipating. Clandeboye no. 2 "Polnter Scissors" presented an "Ex- hibit, "Hemming How To's" with the commentating be- ing done by Catherine and Bonnie Lynn. Sixteen members completed the project. Mrs. John DeWeerd and Elaine Cunningham led Club No. 1 while Mrs. Bruce Henry and Judy Henry led club No. 2. Many thanks to these hard working leaders who donate their time. The spring project is "More Out- door Living" with leaders Elaine Cunningham and Christine De Weerd for Club No. 1 and Catherine Lynn, and Carolynn Lankin for Club No.2. Clandeboye Club No.3, "Pointer Scissors" have been asked to display their exhibit "Hemming How To's" at the Farm Show in March at the Western Fair GUARDIAN / � DRUGSX January Sale-A-Bration DimetappEIIxir ,00m�.1.59 Dimetapp Extentabs „.1,59 Cough liquid Ornade DM 100 mI. 1.69 Ornade Spansules 12 1.69 Regular or Condition Head & Shoulders 250 ml. 249. 3.69 Mouthwash with Fluoride Listermint 1000 ml. Exeter Pharmacy Ltd. Maori Street 235-1570 • CMR1/1Cn,Ow YA TMOIMMI o1 ma 1.mOINe cow**, 'mote to11o,,,o CANADA OC Met11., M! MOM y 11.111 OV�N1111t� VALUE TODAY FOR A HEALTHY TOMORROW, f the entire system. Operators communicate with each other with Times -Advocate, Jontfary 27, 19$3 Cubs enjoy railway open microphones and earplugs to insure that the trains are operated smoothly and effectively. Many of the buildings, roads, bridges and other backgrounds were built by hand and details of construc- tion give the overall scene a realistic feel which enhanc- ed the enjoyment for the boys. They also enjoyed watching as trains entered, and exited from tunnels, while their lights il- luminated the track before them. It was obvious that many hours of work had gone into the construction, maintenance, and operation of an interesting and en- joyable model railroad system that the Kirkton Beavers, Cubs, parents, leaders and Scouts had en- joyed that evening. Open house is held the first Tuesda and Th of each month by the London Model Railroading Group Inc. and a visit there is highly recommended for anyone wanting to spend an Pm* 11 house 11 enjoyable and informative evening watching freight and passenger trains make their trips from town to town. All aboard! HEARING TESIS No Obligation EXETER PHARMACY Thurs., Feb. 4 — 1 to 3 p.m. Batteries, accessories, repairs to most makes Welione• HEARING AIDS J. D. FAIR 4eo,.„q A1d s..aic. 145 Ontairo St Stratford COMING THROUGH — Kirkton Beavers, cubs and their parents and leaders recently viewed model railroading at an open house in London. Some of those in attendance watch attentively as the trains make their way around the track, Photo by Trout i We'll Do the Job Right... Ready -Mix. Concrete • RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM (Including Manure Tanks) FREE ESTIMATES C. A &DOWELL LTD. 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