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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1994-02-09, Page 8Page 8 Times -Advocate, February 9, 1994 Y)MM1JJ\IITY Car clinic touches on basics k Canadian Tire Service manager Steve Jaques explains to clinic participants how some of the computer equipment displays information about the vehicle. i OPP officer Al Penn gave safety tips to clinic participants at Canadian Tire last Thursday night. - EXETER - Getting to know your car - that was the basis of a recent car caro clinic that wrapped up at Canadian Tire Iasi Thursday night. "Technology is changing so fast with cars that a lot of people need a review of what's under the hood," said Jeff Musser, assistant service manager. "The main point of the program was to inform," Musser said. That's why Canadian Tire spon- sored a free two part clinic in which 30 women participated. "The purpose of the first session was to show what the parts look like and their function," said Steve Jaques, service manager. And the second session was to show where the parts were located in the car. Al Penn of the Exeter OPP, was also part of the clinic during the second session. He spoke on per- sonal safety, recommending people stay with their vehicle when there is a problem and ask someone to call for help. He said it's best not to get out of the car to talk to someone trying to help, rather role the window down just enough to talk through and ask the person to call for help. "The bottom line is stay with the vehicle," Penn said. He also touched on the need of safety kits and what to store in them. The program was geared specifi- cally to women so they could ask the technicians questions without feeling intimidated. "A lot of time people won't ask a question if they think it may be sil- ly," Musser said. "It's usually that question that can save the customer a lot of money in future repairs," he said. "I wanted to know more about my car," said participant Mary Pe- terson. "Everyone should now these things," she said. Many who signed up for the pro- gram agreed that everyone should be familiar with how a car func- tions. "When I go to a mechanic, I want to be able to understand 'what he is talking about," said Janice Cox. She said in the past, when she was getting her vehicle serviced, she would understand what needed to be fixed, but not know where it was located in the car. Program participants reviewed everything from braking systems, alignment, electrical, cooling and heating systems as well as how to check fluids. "Now I will know what the me- chanic is talking about when there is a problem with my car," said Au- drey Zachar. "Knowledge is power," Peterson said. Playhouse Guild holds meeting GRAND BEND - The Huron Country Playhouse Guild held its monthly luncheon meeting on January 26 at thc Colonial Restaurant. President Shirley Platt presided for thc business. Joyce King gave the committee reports. A list was circulated among the members present, requesting volunteers for staffing at the gift shop at the Playhouse. Donations for the store stock are also requested - all sorts of crafts arc welcome, especially Barbie Doll clothes (sec Pat Venton for patterns). Pot holders and scrubbers arc also popular. Work is progessing on the new co okhook, also to be ready for sale in June. Lillian Newton reported that 103 members volunteered for the "meet and greet" duties at the Kiosk last year. The Playhouse wishes this hospitality to be extended again this season, but a new chair person will he needed to organize it. Shirley McIntyre introduced guest speaker Mary Burdon, who shares her time between London and Kingsmere in Grand Bend. At tines though, Burdon may be found elsewhere in Canada of even overseas, serving as a volunteer National judge for the Canadian Figure Staking Association. She began as a pairs skater, did some coaching, and has served as a judge for a number of years, including several Olympic competitions. She has built a reputation as a tough !Tut fair judge of all entrants, keeping politics out of it. Judges award points for completion of each clement (jump, spin, steps) and deduct points for non -completion (falls) during the program for technical ability. Points arc also awarded for artistic merit. Over 100 entries will be screened out in pre -judging, then 24 from each area are pre -judged, so the TV audience only sees the top six in each class. Burdon doesn't approve of re- instating professionals for Olympic competition, and she's not too impressed with the class of ice dancing with its regulated lifts and other limitations. Judges can be challenged on their ratings, especially if they arc out more than two places. Ordinals refers to the number of judges who have placed a skater as first, second or third. Bryan Orscr will be one of the Canadian TV commentators this year, and Burdon says she always watches the Canadian CONSIDERING BANKRUPTCY? Call For Alternatives Non -Prof i t Credit Counselling now available in Huron County 273-1020 coverage, because they show all the competitors. US TV concentrates on coverage of American athletes. President Shirley Platt thanked Burdon for her interesting presentation. The Guild meetings for February 23 and March 23 will be held at Oakwood Inn, and an April membership tea at the Southcott Pines Clubhouse. Usborne & Hibbert Mutual Fire Insurance Company Exeter, Ontario NOM 1S1 (Established in 1876) Provides Full Insurance Coverage for Farm Properties New Applications are Welcomed DIRECTORS & ADJUSTERS Larry Gardner, RR2. Starlit 345.2678 Lloyd Morrison. 'Athol! 348.4589 Lome Feeney. Michel 348-8853 Jack Hod4ert. RRI, Kirkgn 229-652 Joseph Chalk. RRS Mtchell 348-9705 Michael O'Shea RR3 Granton 225.2600 AGENTS Rosa Rodgers Exeter .235-3250 John Moors. Dublin 345-2512 Joseph three, Mitchell 318.9012 Bryan Lavia, Clinton 482-9310 Head Office, Exeter 236.0330 A refund from surplus was de- emed for all policy holders who qualify, ars on record and in good standing as et Dst:em- ber 31, 1892. February luncheon in GB By Jean Dann GRAND BEND - Seventy Grand Bend Golden Ager's Club members enjoyed their February luncheon last Wednesday at the Royal Cana- dian Legion. After lunch, dance instructor Les Greenwood and eight ladies from his Wednesday morning class dem- onstrated some excellent line danc- ing. President Ron Dann then chaired the business session of the meeting. Treasurer Nola Love reported Club membership has now grown to 129. Shuffleboard Chairman Lloyd Mousseau reported continued suc- cess Monday afternoons and Thurs- day mornings at the Legion. In a continuing effort to take a lead in good community citizenship in Grand Bend and Area, club members voted to donate $500 to GRAND BEND - The January meeting of the Grand Bend Women's Institute, was about "Our Environment". Members answered the roll call with a Loonie for the new Provincial Headquarters. President Donna Lovie conducted the business. A thank you was read from the Friendship House at Goderich for the household acticles we sent them. For the meeting on February 17 at 1:30 p.m. Dr. D. Duncan of the Lambton County Health Unit will speak and show a film on breast cancer. Now is your chance to hear and ask questions. Everyone is welcome to come and join the Women's Institute for the presentation. For more information phone 238-2754. The rest of the meeting focused on our environment. Donna Lovie had a blue box and spoke about articles that can and cannot go in it. The group made environment friendly cleaners - all purpose cleaner, furniture polish, toilet cleaner. These articles can be made in your home out of safer substances instead of buying spray cans which end up making more garbage. Each member took home a sample of these articles. A social time of fruit bread, cheese and tea served by Marg Love was cnjoycd. the Lion's Club to assist in paying off the balance owing on the new pavillion. Plans are underway to establish a Golden Agers quartet and chorus to be led by member Larry Cole. Eu- chre will be played tonight down- stairs at the Legion. Carpet bowling will resume Thursday, February 17 at 7 p.m. Members will be supporting the Winter Carnival by attending Sen- iors Day activities tomorrow at the Legion. The next luncheon meeting will be Wednesday, March 2 at 1'2:30. Dave Sheppard will be playing the Golden Agers beautiful new Yama- ha. Clavinova during the luncheon followed by a half hour of requests from the members. Everyone 55 years -and -over from Grand Bend and Area are invited to participate in the Club's many ac- tivities. For information, call 238- 5127. THE CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF HURON APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL LEGISLATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, on behalf of the Corporation of the County of Huron, an application will be made to the Legis- lative Assembly of the Province of Ontario respecting the com- position of the council of the County and the voting members for an Act as follows: 1. In this Act "County" means The Corporation of the County of Huron. "local municipality" means a town, village of township in the County that is not separated from it for municipal purposes. 2. Despite section 26 of the Municipal Act, the council of the County shall be composed of the reeve of each local munici- pality. 3. Despite section 26 and 28 of the Municipal Act, the votes in county council shall be as follows: (i) Each reeve shall have one (1) vote. 4. This Act applies with respect to the composition of and votes on the council commencing December 1, 1994, and • subsequent years. 5. This Act comes into force on the day it receives Royal Assent. 6. The short title of this Act is the County of Huron Act, 1993., A copy of the draft bill is available in hlk office of the Clerk - Administrator of the County of Huron, Court House, 1 Court House Square, Goderich, Ontario, N7A 1M2. The application will be considered by the Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills. Any person who has an inter- est in the application and who wishes to make submissions, for or against the application, to the Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills should notify, in writing , the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly, Queen's Park, Toronto, On- tario M7A 1A2. Dated at Goderich, this 18th day of January, 1994. DONNELLY & MURPHY, Solicitors for the Corporation of the County of Huron, 18 The Square, Goderich, Ontario N7A 3Y7 Solicitors for the Applicant. 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