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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1989-10-18, Page 5n the Street If initial plans are any indication the Exeter Lions Youth Centre could soon be a centre of activity for area young- sters. Lions Club member George Godbolt says the fo- cus will be on young people running and organizing their own events in the new facility. "They'll be in charge but an adult will always be on the premises," Godbolt said. Becky Morgan is one of the organizers of a Hallowe'en party and dance set for Friday, October 27. Another activity which will be starting soon is a fitness class for youth. It's being organized by Sarah Darling. * * * If you have any Exeter -related memorabilia or nostalgia items in- cluding local post cards and are willing to part with them give Bob Heywood a call at 235-0874. Bob's hobby is collecting any items with a direct link to Exeter's past. One of his favorites is a watch bearing the inscription of S. Fitton, Jeweller, Exeter. * * * * In previous years there has always been more demand for tickets to the Exeter Firefighters' Dance than space available at the Le- gion. This year's dance will be Saturday, November 4 with Whiskey Jack providing the entertainment. Advance tickets only are available from any Firefighter. * * * * George Panelas who recently moved to Exeter as manager of the Royal Bank has changed careers purchasing the Big Guy's Fries business from Pave Urlin. The name will be changed to "Poor George's". * * * * One of the concerns about the new black walls at the South Huron Rec Centre was the dark background could cause problems for goal- ies. According to one member of the Exeter Mohawks executive this just isn't so. Their goalies have no complaints and have commented favorably on the lighting. Most fans seem to like the new look. In fact many have said the dark walls seem to enhance what is happen- ing on the ice. * * * * The new Laidlaw operation in Exeter is an example oftiow to in- - corporate the ideas of workers into a new building according to man- ager Jim Scott. The company is inviting the public to an open house this Saturday from two to four p.m. to show off their new building. Laidlaw is now located across from the Masonic Hall. Back in time 10 years ago •Exeter council rejected a bid to make the Old Town Hall into a police station and voted in favour of a new building beside the Post Office. •Bell Aerospace of Grand Bend landed a contract to build four hovercraft for the U.S. Army. •The Thanksgiving offering at Exeter Pentecostal Church was stolen only hours after it was collected at the service. • 136 people had been added to the Exeter population in the past year, bringing the total to 3,668. 20 years ago •The body of a Huron Park man was found in a swamp after an attempted murder in which the man shot his daughter and her boyfriend and then commiued suicide. •The Dashwood Band stayed up late to welcoffie back the Dash- wood Tigers who were returning as Ontario Baseball Association Intermediate "D" champions for the second year. 50 years ago • The Exeter Chapter of the Eastern Star celebrated their first anniversary. • "A military officer from London was in Exeter Monday looking over the Exeter Arena. A rumour has been in circulation that the Arena is to be used as a training centre." •"The Canadian soldier of 1939 will be more comfortable and have fewer worries about his personal appearance than the soldier of 1914. This became clear as the first samples of the new khaki service uniform were displayed at the department of national defense at Ottawa. • Infantry will look more like civilian skiers or marines." 100 years ago •Some issues will never die: "As our readers are no doubt aware, that there has been before the people of England and France for some years past a scheme for constructing a tunnel between the two countries, and a company is in existence which was formed to carry it out. It has met with considerable opposition in military circles , and it is not probable that it will ever be carred out to a satisfactory completion." In 1989, workers are presently digging the "Chunnel" under the English Channel. 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The store for car performance and appearance accessories that used to be in Exeter has moved to Dash- wood and is now under the care of Alex Becker, a longtime fan of hot- rods and fast cars. Becker Mechanics incorporated the speed shop into its garage oper- ation in September. Becker has been repairing everything from tractors to cars for several years, but the acquisition of a line of per- formance parts has made him eager to seek a faster clientele. "I want to get more back into the hot -rod line again," said Becker, who has been building his own street demons since he was 18. He even used to drag race in Grand Bend when the strip was open. Collectors of classic automobiles also bring their finds to Becker to be completely refurbished mechani- cally before they are sent off for bodywoiic and paint. He only works on North Ameri- can cars, though. Mercedes and Merkurs need not apply. The first step in boosting the power of a V-8 engine is usually to install a new camshaft, usually at the expense of a bit of fuel econo- my. Free-flowing exhaust headers come next in line for replacement. Nevertheless, Becker points out -many customers aren't so much in- terested in the horsepower a $200 camshaft can offere aggressive sound it gives the a e, often ac- companied by a set of loud perfor- mance mufflers. New cams aren't just for annoy- ing the neighbours, notes Becker. He says he can tune a car or truck engine to make its power curve bet- ter suited for towing - something an ordinary garage might not be able to do. Actually, that is something the average speed shop doesn't do. Because Becker has repair bays on the premises, he can install the parts he sells. Not every perfor- mance enthusiast is a mechanic or Lias a place to work, !iv In the search for more power, the past -president of the Wrench Bend- ers Car Club stocks everything else up to, and including, superchargers. The lion's share of these bits and pieces isforthe small -block Chev- rolet engine that has remained popu- lar and almost unchanged since the early 1950s. Those with recent fuel -injected en- gines have a harder time j bnp:.up !toP r- nt0101s. ; Tinkering with the mechanicals only confuses the elec- tronics that control combustion. "You're defeating your purpose because the computer won't accept it," said Becker. Never fear, the af- termarket suppliers have a line of new computer chips that can be simply plugged in to boost engine Urtma`te horsepower, observes Becker, is hard to come by these days. It is difficult to get a high - compression engine to run well with modern low -octane fuels. That may be why he thinks many car en- thusiasts are leaning toward show- manship rather than speed. Chrome trim, fancy wheels, and engine dress -ups like braided metal hoses and anodized fittings are becoming de rigeur. Running boards on pick- ups are also an essential, but practi- cal, item. "A lot of people are just going for looks," said Becker, adding that may be why the American kit -car indus- try is booming. If it catches on in Canada, he says he will be ready. Becker's own hot -rod is a Model A Ford with a twin -supercharged V- 8. A plaque on the engine block reads "Yes, they work" in response to all the questions he gets about the two blowers. Becker doesn't know how much horsepower he has, except to say "a lot". His son has a custom pickup un- der construction in the garage, boasting not one, but two V-8 en- gines. Will it work? Becker says it might, but won't hazard a guess on when it will be completed. Whether the customer is looking to repair or preserve his or her vehi- cle, dress it up, or speed it up, Becker is hoping to meet the mar- ket. He plans to build an addition - to his building in the spring to properly house the speed shop at a time of year when most enthusiasts get the bug to work on their cars. "I'm trying to make it suit more ways than one," he said. ............ :�Y We want you to try us out because we believe we're the hest (Malicia' institution to take care-of•yotit savings needs: So Sldndarcl • trust is giving away free-Royai.Uoulton gilts to -hew savings account customers who deposit $2,500 or more. . New customers will select exquisite Royal Doulton china and glassware from our catalogue. The more you deposit, the more valuable your gift. We're givirigaway these beautiful gifts simply to encourage you to give us a try. And we'll even hand deliver the gift! Once you're here, we know you'll want to stay. 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