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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1986-08-27, Page 301 Times -Advocate, August 27, 1986 A TRADITION — Tillie Tetreau, with son Harry McAdam, chats with Alfred Meidinger at the 21st Bean Festival. She hasn't missed a one. Research suggests week delay in planting Area farmers planning on planting winter canola this fall are being ad- vised to hold off until the first week of September. Centralia College research agronomist Bob Forrest announced Monday results of trials on the crop planted a year ago. Forrest said, "Although the recom- mended planting date has been August 25 our recent findings indicate there would be less problems from the turnip mosiac if plantings were delayed about one week." He continued, "We find the number of aphids or carriers decrease with cooler weather. We won't clear up the problem completely, but, it should be decreased with later plantings." The virus not only redttees yields, but also the number of plants surviv- ing. Forrest added, "The virus real- ly did a number on the plants last fall. It hits as soon as the plants are up," The CCAT researcher said the amount of nitrogen fertilizer used was also a factor fn the recent trials. While 25 to 30 pounds per acre is usually suf- ficient, application of 50 to 60 pounds is quite beneficial for planting in late August and again later in September. He explained, "The nitrogen ac- celerates growth and makes the plants larger and healthier before winter sets in." Forrest concluded, "This informa- tion on the virus is based on only one year's research. It's considered to be preliminary, but, it's all we have to go on." Letters to the Editor Convey thanks to local postal workers Aug. 19, 1906 The Editor The Exeter Times, Weekly Exeter, Ontario Canada NOM 1S0 Sir: RE: Money returned to owner: While transacting business, on behalf of clients, at the Exeter P.O. a couple of weeks ago, I was in- advertently overcharged, unknown to me, ;100.00. The postal clerk was a trainee. I was getting several money orders• at the time of various denominations, a fairly targe amount of money was involved. I am not a resident of Exeter. I do business with the office irregularly. I am not personally known to the staff, nor did I think, they would even know where I was from. In getting M.O.'s it is not necessary to use identification. I was in for a shock, and very plea- sant surprise. On Aug. 19, while in Exeter for other matters, I was stopped on the Main Street, by a gentleman I did not recognize. He introduced himself as the local Post Master, asked me if I had completed such transactions as referred to above at his Post Office, I replied in the affirmative. "The Clerk made a mistake in compiling the charges etc," he said. "If you'll please call down to my office, before you leave town, I have a refund for you in my safe." I thanked him, and later called to the Post Office. He handed me over $100.00. I use the Canadian Postal Service in paying client accounts, as well as my own. I find their service more obliging, less complicated, more ac- curate, and final, than our customary institutions used for paying accounts, provide. I also like the savings I derive. The Post Master at Exeter, is Mr. Ken Dobney. Through your medium CRAIG FIREMEN WIN — Steve Pertschy of the Hay Mutual Fire Insurance Company presents a trophy to Ailsa Craig fireman Carm Pickering, Dave Collins, Jim Walsh and Rob Whitmore on winning one of the events at Sunday's Crediton Firemen Games. T -A photo 1 CRAFTS AT DASHWOOD BIBLE SCHOOL — Shown during craft session at this week's Dashwood Lutheran Vacation Bible School with helper Tammy Rader are students Jennifer Miller, Nicholas Stire, Esther Sinasac, Danny Gielnik Jason Becker, Cam Swei•er, Stace Thurman and Heather Becker. HAMMERING AWAY Teachers Janet Coward and Joan Skinner watch as Angles Hovius, Shannon Snow, Dennis Gower and Robbie Lynn prepare to hammer together a craft project at Thames Road United Church Vacation Bible School. T -A photo. Kids don't change much says Boom Kids really haven't changed much in the last quarter•of a century, but their parents sure have. That's the opinion of i)on "Boom-Gra of "Remo" Gravett, director of Boom's ('amp for Kids. celebrating its 25th anniversary this year at ('antp Menesetung. Currently residing in Hanover. Gravel( relays some interesting perceptions in his camping "career". starting in 1961 at Exeter. Gravel) was dubbed the nickname of "Boom" while playing for the Junior A Kit- chener Bangers Gravett jtyunates he's dealt \kith almost 4,00( kids over the years who have attended his camp. "We don't do any advertising, it's all word of month," he says. Children have come from as far away as London, England, Detroit and Hamilton, to towns nearby like 'trand Bend, Ex- eter. Durham and Goderich. "I just enjoy it so much," remarks Gravett ".lust seeing the looks on their faces is so heartwarming." Itoom's ('amp had 113 children for the week -tong stay at ('amp Menesetung last week Aged eight to 15 years old, the non-profit camp is helped by counsellors who were like- ly campers themselves five or six years ago at his camp. "1 didn't really get a chance to t camp when 1 was a kid," offers Gravett, "and I saw a need 25 years ago," leading him to develop his uni- que camp. As he ponders the past, Gravett labels his experiences "refreshing". "Kids call me years later and say the camping was one of the best times of their life," he says, adding "it's certainly gratifying." Camping is a learning experience where young peo- ple may be away from home for the first time. "it's a stepping stone in life," notes Gravett. in addition, "we haven't changed our program even five percent," says Gravett. "11's just plain, simple and honest down-to-earth activities." The camp director reveals his thoughts on today's "high-tech kids." it's supposedly the space age. but Gravett indicates it's still very wor- thwhile for children, especially from the city, to see green grass "live and in person. The city kids marvel at the chipmunks and squirrels - little things like that are important." The camp spirit and atmosphere "can't be bought in a* store. I've seen the hard core tough kids fit right in. The social agency always nes at the start of the week to predicheir referral won't last the week. Butthis kid, who may have just been kicked out of school, can't do enough for you. All they want is some attention, lov- ing, and responsibility," says Gravett. Making him or her respon- sible for gathering wocxl for the camp is an example. In his 25 years, he has had only one child go home because of homesickness. "i always consider it a personal defeat", he -odds. Gravel) notes that from 1961 to 1986, each group of kids "really haven't changed much." They still have the same fears being popular, having friends - and the sane desires for at- tention and love. One perhaps negative thing Gravett points out is today's "open society. Nowadays, it seems like the parents don't have much to do with their kids.' "No wonder we have problem kids," says Gravett. adding with the fact of so many women now in the workforce, "they just don't know their kids. With all the millions they want 10 spend on daycare centres, 1 wish the government would say to mothers: 1'11 give you S10,O4* to stay at home and raise your kids." Last week was also an anniversary of sorts for Joe Snider of (,oderich, Manager of Canip Menesetung since 1931. Snider will be celebrating his 90th birthday on September 2, and was given a chair by Boom ('amp sir, I would like to extend to Mr. Dobney, and the Canadian Postal Ser- vice, my personal thanks for the honesty and observation. Sincerely yours, Thomas E. Ryan Member, Catholic Rural Life Conference Mitchell, Ontario. Dear Editor: As parents of murdered children, we were appalled when Clifford Olson was allowed to profit from the deaths of our children. We were fur- ther horrified when a British Colum- bia Appeal Court returned the money to him after we had successfully fought a long battle to have the money taken from him. The fight to recover the money from Olson has been costly and we sincerely appreciate the support we have received from many across Canada. The people of Exeter have been extremely generous in their sup- port, and we wish to thank the people in Exeter who have sent in donations to assist us in our fight for justice. Our appeal to have our case heard by the Supreme Court of Canada was heard by the Supreme Court on June 23rd and a decision is expected later this summer. Hopefully, the Supreme Court will hear our case, and if we win, it will set a precedent ire that child murderers might never again be allowed to profit frum the deaths of their victims. Any further.donations to assist us in obtaining justice can be sent to Vic- tims of Violence, Provincial Court House, 1A Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J ORO. Again, we thank the people of Ex- eter for their support. Sincerely, Gary Rosenfeldt Director, Victims of Violence 4 To the Editor: The Township of Stanley Ses- quicentennial Steering Committee would like to express sincere ap- preciation to everyone who helped make our celebrations so successful. A great many people were involv- ed in planning and accomplishing our events. We thank each and everyone for their ideas, cheerful enthusiasm and hard work. Our committees Men golf at Ironwood Tuesday, the Ironwood Men's Club participated in tight competition sponsored by Campell Electric, Whiting Furniture and Marten's Fur- niture, and several prize winners were only separated by exhaustive countbacks. Indeed, the calibre of general play marked a new high for the season. Stu Homuth returned to form and shot a two over par 37 to win "A" flight low gross on countback from an unlucky Ken Bergmann. Close were Bob Fletcher and Dave Holtzmann at 38, with Fletcher winning divisional low net honours at 33. Ken Bergmann was again relegated to runnerup on countbacks, two strokes better than Randy Evans. In "B" flight, Arnold Mothers won low gross at 39 on coun'tback from Bill Farquhar who handily won low net category at 31. Jim Russell continued his steady golf and carded 40 to main- tain his .record as low gross bridesmaid, while narrowly defeating Brad Daters and Mike Brintnell at 41. In this hotly contested division, Daters was awarded second low net at 33 on countback from sponsor Jim Campbell. Jerry MacLean was victorious in "C" flight low gross with his season best 39, just beyond Perry Knee at 40. John Gray and Ralph Astle were close at 45. Knee rightly deserved to win division low net honours, but a trio of golfers namely Ralph Astle, Carl Chapman and Scott Pincombe were runnersup at 33 net. In "D" flight, Don Jolly also mat- ched his season best to card 44 and win low gross on countback from eventual low net winner Jan Van Haarlem. Second low gross was awarded to Wilmer Ferguson on countback from Lee Webber and Hill Smith, each scoring 47. Bill Mon- tgomery was placed second in low net at 31, but the trio of Tim Oliver, Dave Frayne and Roy Hunter had net scores of 32 to lead close pursuit. Bob Fletcher and Dave Boltzmann won closest to the pin contests on hole numbers four and eight respectively. In the continuing "skins" competi- tion, Stu liomuth found the midas touch with a fine birdie on hole numbex,six to win holes one to six in elusive. Jan Van lfaarlem,narrowly missed a hole -in -one to win hole number 'seven. operated very efficiently. Their foresight and thoughtfulness resulted in smooth running events. No event can be successful without the support of people who attend and take part in the activities. We are grateW to the large numbers of peo- ple who came from near and far and made our celebrations so enjoyable. Our recent, extremely successful, homecoming weekend was the grand finale. This success was achieved because of hard work, good weather, good planning, and good attendance by Township residents, their relatives, friends and neighbours. We thank everyone who contributed in any way. On behalf of the Township of Stanley Sesquicentennial Steering Committee, Gordon Hill Philip Durand 4 4 4 August 8, 1986 To the Editor: The United Ostomy Association Chapters have embarked on a cam- paign to designate the month of August, 1986 at OSTOMY AWARENESS MONTH IN CANADA and the United States. Our area can play an important role in furthering public awareness of ostomy surgery. It may be the word, 'ostomy' is not familiar to you. It signifies the type of surgery required when a person has lost function of his bowel or blad- der because of birth defects, disease, injury, or other disorder. Ostomy surgery can result in a cure for col- on/rectal cancer, some of the inflam- matory bowel diseases, and enables some children with birth defects to live more normal lives. For years, ostomy has been the surgery no one discussed, mainly out of fear, misunderstanding, and misin- formation. Even today, reluctance still remains. Yet nearly 1.5 million people of all ages, races, backgrounds, and occupations are ostomates. Each year, thousands of new surgeries are performed. The United Ostomy Association has pro- vided ongoing education and support to many new ostomates, enabling them to return to normal, successful lives. The United Ostomy Assoation is a volunteer organization of 730 chapters and satellites in Canada, the United States, Puerto Rico and Bermuda. For the past 24 years, local chapter members have aided in the rehabilitation of persons undergoing this surgical procedure. In recogni- tion of the commitment members demonstrate helping one another, UOA has designated 1986 as the "YEAR OF THE CHAPTER VOLUNTEER". The Stratford and district chapter (covering both Perth and Huron Counties) meets monthly to provide individual and family support through our visitor program, educational seminars, and cooperative alliances with medical professionals and other human service groups. An important function of our chapter is to inform the public about the help and support that is available to people who have had or will be hav- ing this surgery. For more informa- tion call: Florence or Steve Leasa 271-6495, Florence Wood 348-8156 or myself at 393-5316. Sincerely Raymond A. Rynor President Mary's Musings One of my favorite old songs is about Grandma's feather bed. Everybody climbs on Grandma's bed and has a wonderful time playing in the "downy tick". Well, it's time for Grandma's feather bed tb move over. Our waterbed is running a close second as the local playground. We've had numerous knee-high siz- ed visitors this summer, and it seems as if the highlight of their stay is a romp on the waterbed. We can take them to the beach or take them boating. We cap let them play in the wading pool of herd them into the sandbox. But nothing is as much fun as some tumbles and giggles on Mom and Dad's waterbed. What do you do with a 20 -month-old daughter who wants to do all her entertaining in the bedroom? Have we got problems? It's not that Chelsey has to en- courage them into the bedroom. Most of these pint-size guests seem to naturally gravitate towards waterbeds. The games that can be played on board a waterbed are many. The favorite sport seems to be "attack". The players hide on either side of the bed. Then they both leap onto the bed and dissolve into giggles, rolling in the waves. It's just as much fun to jump or roll around on the bed. Trying to march on a waterbed also provides great hilarity. And if you're short By Mary Alderson enough, turning summersaults can be great fun, too. Mom and Dad watch the entertain- ment and just hope and pray the waterbed bladder never bursts. Chelsey loves to climb on the bed, just as Mom is trying to make it. Get- ting on the bed is still quite a challenge. She hangs on, with one knee up, and calls out "Uppie, uppie". Then Mom's supposed to lift her on. Mom not -so -patiently explains that she is trying to make the bed, and she'd rather not have Chelsey on it. But Chelsey is resourceful. She climbs on the small deacon's benth that sits at the foot of the bed. She steadies herself carefully, and then climbs over the back of the bench and tumbles onto the bed, just as Mom has finished smoothing out the comforter. Chelsey has also discovered that if she lies very still under the covers, she will sink down into the water, and no one will know she is there. Dad also tries this trick on Sunday mornings, but we don't let him away with it. There is one major problem in let- ting the small fry use your waterbed as the community trampoline. The kids usually decide they want to romp on the waterbed just after they get tired of the sand box. That means that when Mom and Dad go to bed that night, they find a gritty mess. Vacuuming the bed at midnight can interfere with watching Johnny Carson. Grants okayed for area townships A $40,000 Ontario Home Renewal (O1HRP) grant for the Townships of Tuckersmith and Usborne has been announced by MPP Jack Riddell on behalf of Alvin Curling, Minister of Housing. They are among 15 municipalities receiving a total of $650,000 provincial OHRP funding in the announcement. Administered by municipalities, the program assists homeowners to upgrade their homes, with the em- phasis on faulty structural and sanitary conditions, and on plumbing, insulation, heating and electrical systems. Loans of up to $7,500 are made available to eligible owner -occupants who wish to bring their homes up to standard. A portion of a loan may be forgiven, depending on the recipient's income. interest rates range from zero to eight per cent, again depen- ding on income. Physically -disabled homeowners, or homeowners with physically - disabled relatives living permanent- ly with them, may qualify for loans of up to $9,500. This special maximum loan recognizes the extra costs involv- ed in alterations that make homes more accessible inside and outside. For applicants, the maximum an- nual qualifying, income, after allowable deductions are made, is $20,000. Since 1975, Tuckersmith has receiv- ed $128,000 in grants which have helped upgrade 36 homes. OHRP benefits are available to owner -occupants in all municipalities which have adopted minimum hour ing standards bylaws or resolutions establishing standards, and have decided to take part in the program. in communities without municipal boundaries, OHRP is administered by the Ministry of Housing in conjunction with the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines. OIIRP is one of the province's rehabilitation initiatives designed to help conserve housing. MANY SEELSTER VISITORS - Mary Van Bussel displays Fleet Seelster under the watchful eye of Albert DeBlock while many visitors watch at Sunday's yearling show at Seelster Farms at Lucan.