The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1992-03-18, Page 5• Times -Advocate, March 18, 1992 Page 5 Huron Park Lanes survive test of time By Hay Lewis CENTRA LIA - In or- der W make the best of the times at hand, many cor- porations and or- ganizations are looking to make changes in order to keep ahead of u slumping economy. Such is the case at Centralia College of Agri- cultural Technology where recent changes to facilities have enabled the school to attract the attention of outside interests, looking to escape the confines of the city. For instance, last weekend the college's recreation centre was host site to a trade show put on by the Hensel) Co -Op. It was a large suc- cess, and litany other events have alreaiy been planned for the imme- diate future. But in addition to the updated fa- cilities, the college boasts a few ex - Rick Abel of Centralia College shows how he used to -set pins as a youth. When depressed, a foot pedal at the end of the alley provides five small rods for the pins to sit on. McGillivray approves road improvement WEST McGILLIVRAY - McGil- hvray. Township Council has re- ceived and tentatively approved a 10 year road improvement program presented by works superintendent Bruce Karr. The proposed program will be a continuation of past and current programs for road improve- ment. Reeve Charles Corbett said the program will provide useful guide- lines for future councils, will pro- vide for the systematic completion of a number of needed road and bridge improvement projects, will provide flexibility to meet changes in financing and priorities and will be financed within current budget limits. Peter's Point Conunued from page 4 It's the winter. My garden is not a garden, It's the plain. My wad is not a road. It's the snow, My country is not a country, It's the winter. We're not that bleak! I am inure inclined to agree with Be- verley Baxter, a Canadian jour- nalist who back -in the 1930s` tried to explain Canada to Lon - dopers (he became a -British MP). "There is an honesty about the very seasons in Canada. In winter it is cold. In the summa it is hot." Hc should have told them about our glorious fall. But w can blame him for not braggin about our spring? rWale in and eck out our ELLER NOVELS traordinary services which remain vinually unknown to the general public. Here's where we test your general knowledge. How many of you knew that you cpuld still bowl at the college? That's right. Bowl. Tuoked neatly within the bowels of the rec centre is a four -lane, five -pin bowling al- ley. "It's just 'a great place to come and have some fun Back in the days when Huron 'Park operated as an air force base, the alley was constructed for those -serving at the base. 11 you walk into the centre right to .the very back wall you will spy a door at ei- ther end. Beyond those doors many would expect to find nothing but storage space. How wrong they , are. "1 guess the guys back then want- ed the • lanes strictly for them- selves," said Rick Abel of CCAT. "So they tried to keep it quiet." The alley has basically' been maintained in its very original form. • There are four lanes of hard- wood flooring with no ball return and in fact, no automatic equip- ment. The place requires pin set- ters to stand at the end of the lane and manually reset the pins alter each frame. "1 can still remember setting pins when I was about 10 at an alley in London," recalled Abel. "Back . sC) (c c o o lea o o i c Make fall/move, h A POWER SAVER c<. Ill >+ _11 it REFRIGERATOR CASH BACK 11%1° BONUS THE NEW POWER SAVER REFRIGERATORS ARE SO ENERGY EFFICIENT, . THEY'LL SAVE YOU $50 IN THE FIRST 6-8 WEEKS. If you're looking for a new refrigerator, be sure to visit one of the retailers participating in the Refrigerator Cash Back Bonus program. You'll see a variety .of energy efficient refrigerators with stickers on them indicating that they qualify for cash back bonuses of either $50 or $20. • Buy one of these refrigerators,.and you'll get your cheque within 6-8 weeks. And that is just the beginning, because your savings will go on year after year. Compared to other models, an energy efficient refrigerator can reduce your power bills by almost $300 over its lifetime. Even today, that buys quite a few --bags-of groceries. Make this part of your spring cleaning because this offer ends June 30, 1992 The Refrigerator Cash Bagk Bonus program runs from March 2 to June -80. ' if you're shopping for a nem., refrigerator, include it in your spring cleaning. be re this program ends. Visit your participating retailer and start saving now Exeter Public Utilities Commission 379 Main Street South, Exeter, Ont. NOM 1S6 H. DeVrles, Chakman M.A. Greene, Commissioner H.L Davis, Manager B.F. Shaw, Commissioner 235-1350 then, a good setter got about five cents a frame." With so many thins for college students to do in their relatively shon stay, the alley doesn't see a lot of action from CCAT pupils. The lanes rely upon rentals and revenue from a women's league which still operates from the building every Monday evening like it has faithful- ly for the past 10 years. Joanne Hodge ruins the 24 -bowler league, and agrees that many are skeptical when she tells them there is still an alley in Huron Park. Like all groups that use the facility, the ladies league must supply its own setters, but even that isn't a prob- leni Most rental parties are fortu- nate enough to find some students who are happy to'hetp nut. "We have four kids that come each night all year round," said Hodge. "They make a little money and they have a good time too." Hodge said at one time a week- end bowling program was operated for kids, but it was basically one set of parents who did all the work and it just got to be too much. Asked why they have continued to opt for the CCAT lanes rather than an automated facility. Hodge replied that they had suggested inswing. but in the end turned it down. "It's just a great place to come and have some Jun,' offered Hedge. "It's a night out and there is no pressure." At the moment, the alley is see- ing some regular use with March break and a few birthday parties. The price i.s right at only S15 an hour, and anyone interested can contact Rick Abel at the college. mR, Lca)n. CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS Kime, Mills,Dunlop. Chartered Accountants Daniel B. Daum, B.A.. M.Acc.. C.A. Manage, 412 Main S1., P.O. Box 2405 Exeter, Ontario NOM 1S7 (519) 235-0345 Fax: (519) 235-3235 John A.M. Norris CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT 497 Main Street South, Exeter. Ontario NOM 1 S 1 Tel: (519) 235-3240 Fax: (519) 235-3246 COMPUTER/ BOOKKEEPING M.I. Computer Resources 130 William St., Exeter, Ontario NOM 1S2 Computerized Bool dieeping & Tax Service Iiarriware/Software Sales Computer Training On/Off Site Office Temporary Service Tel: (519) 235.2070 Fax: (519) 2353512 Jayne McCann Pauline Insley AUCTIONEERS FILSON & ROBSON The Experienced Auctioneers that Guarantee You More $$ Considering A Sale or Need an Appraisal 666-0833 666-1967 Cal/ Collect Suppling You with 30 Yrs. Efficient Service • Mobile office — ' immediate Payment • 2 Auctioneers Iris Our Pleasure To Sew You / WHITING, LICENSED AUCTIONEER & APPRAISER Prompt Courteous iffident ANY TYPE, ANY UZI ANYWISE We O1va copulate sale service , PIOfIT SY 11/010IWC( Phage OPllat.`t $-Vial Usti. IviAwNC�tivitN. ACCO1JNTINr SERVICES RED SI MONS Personal and Business Tax Returns (519) 235.1854 . 164 Sanders St. E. Exeter, Ontario NOM 1S1 l / Bob Heywood Licensed Auctioneer Specializing in household and estate auctions Reasonable rotes Sob 235-O874 Laverne 235-1278 REPAIRS e.. iN Mositiwe1 Kopeks to oil /pokes Free estimates 90 Day Warranty Experienced since 1952 ..w — $ave t44 e! !I? tford Closed Monday risen. M.4+0 / Advertise Here and Watch Your Business Grow