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Times Advocate, 1994-05-18, Page 15l ((JA4)\1 LI J\/ (TY Times -Advocate, May 18, 1994 Page 15 GB water plaint tour McGillivray Central School grade eight students toured the Lake Huron Water Supply System. Shown left to right, Amy Trevithick, Shannon Milley, Andrea Lee, Mindy Drury and Susan George. Antique engine fest features plowing tribute GRAND BEND - The Antique Engine Fest to be held at the Lambton Heritage Museum on Sunday May 29 will include the official opening of a new exhibit created in partnership with the Lambton County Plowmen's Asso- ciation. the exhibit details some of the early history of plowing com- petitions in Ontario, and summar- izes the history of plowing match- es in Lambton County during this century. Lambton County has been host to three IPM matches, begin- ning with one on the Goodison ex- perimental farm at Sarnia in 1926; another in 1973 in Brooke Town- ship, and the most recent match, of three years ago at Marthaville in Enniskillen Township. During the same day, antique en- gines of all sorts that have been lovingly preserved will be operat- ed by collectors, who will relate in detail the steps involved in under- taking such a restoration project. Thc engines mechanical mills. saws and pumps, to bring alive again that musical "pomp, pomp, pomp" rhythm so nostalgic for ear- lier generations of farmers and in- dustrial workers alike. An antique Rumely Oil Pull trac- tor from the museum's own collec- tion will he operating during the day. belted up to a cornsheller to demonstrate the belt drive power of this heavy, steady machine. Also, Keith Ritchie of Petrolia will be driving his lovingly restored 39 John Deere BR model tractor. Members of the Bluewater Model Engineering Society will be on hand with several scale modella pf farm equipment, and Bill Jackson of Wyoming will be operating his 1/2 scale Goodson steam engine. The special exhibit opening scheduled for two o'clock. is a tribute to two Lambton County Plowmen, the heritage of competi- tion plowing, and the nature of plowing technology as it devel- oped during the last century. At least two Lampton Plowmen have played out active and prominent roles in the development of Plow- ing Matches in Ontario. William Bullick of Uttoxeter for many years served as a Director on the Board of the Ontario Plowmen's Associa- tion. His personal memorabilia and collectahles from that position have been donated to the museum by Sa- rah Bullick of Uttoxeter, to be shared with the visiting public. A second prominent name asso- ciated with the history of Lambton plowing is the late Gerry Ferguson. who dominated the Lambton Com- petitive Ploughing tractor category for many years, and represented Lambton County at matches across the Province and internationally. The museum has in its collection Gerry Ferguson's competition plough which accompanied him to Ireland to compete in the World Championships, his tractor, and trophies, all donated by the Lamb - ton County Plowmen to insure that the story of Gerry Ferguson's fa- mous skill at the steering wheel of his Model 22 Massey is preserved for future generations. The Engine Fest runs from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday May 29 only. At .hree o'clock, about 20 antique au- tos are expected for an hour-long stopover as part of the show. light refreshments will be availa- ble. Regular museum admission will apply. Legion executive installed By Dave Frayne, P.R.O. EXETER - On May 11, the executive members of the R.E. Pooley Branch #167 and the Ladies Auxiliary were installed into their offices. in addition to the names in the previous column. Vera Armstrong has been appointed as secretary for the branch. Upcoming at Branch are initiation of new members on May 28, during thc gen- eral meeting. The provincial service offi- cer, Mel Harper will he available to vete- rans on June I or 2. it is recommended that an appointment he made prior to the visit in order that the P.S.O. can have the neces- sary files on hand. Kathy Masse is organizing thc bus trip to Grand Bend, for all WWiI veterans, during the air show on Sunday. May 29. There is also a parade that day for Legion members. All interested members arc requested to sign up for these events at the branch, in order that the proper number of buses can be ar- ranged. it has been requested that Legion dress be worn for the ceremony on the beach and also the pa- rade. Please bring your peach chair. The Times -Advocate is interested in re- porting on the experiences of those veterans who were involved in the D -Day invasion. if you would like to be interviewed, please contact Dave Frayne, prior to May 25. This article will be printed on June 1. At the Branch, there is a list for members interested in having their name engraved on a name tag. These name tags can he worn on your Legion jackets and will cost $6.50 plus taxes. There will he a golf and steak barbecue on June 12. Thc Seaforth Legion will be taking part in this event and the Branch will he open this day. if interested, please sign up. Guides have valuable information TORONTO -. 'A newly updated guide, published by the Ontario of- fice for Disability issues and the Ministry of Transportation, pro- vides welcome new information. to thousands of Ontario drivers and their passengers. The Guide for Drivers and Pas- sengers with Disabilities, a re- vised, bilingual version of the Guide for Disabled Driven in On- tario, is now available. It contains information on: - driver training: - assessment equipment suppli- ers; - the Disabled Person Parking Permit; - updated addresses and phone numbers; - and a list of car rental locations that have mini -vans available for people who use mobility devices. .A new Municipal Parking Guide (. Persons with Disabilities will also be distributed, with contact phone numbers for municipalities that have parking programs for people with disabilities and seniors with special needs. Both publications are available from the Ministry of Citizenship, Office for Disability Issues, the Ministry of Transportation, Pas- senger Mobility and Services Of- fice, and the local Driver and Ve- hicle Licensing Offices and Issuing Agents' Offices. Pore more information, or a i copy of the Guides, call The Min- 1 istry of Citizenship Office for Dis- ability issues at 1-800-387-4456 (voicelTDD) or the Ministry of Transportation Passenger Mobility and Services Office at 1 -800-268- 4686 (voice). Ailsa Craig United Church Women enjoy their exploration of nature AiI.SA CRAIG - As the Ailsa Craig United Church Women gath- ered lor their meeting in the Sun- day School room they heard the music of Strauss playing. The ex- ploring nature with music was to set the mood for the theme of the meeting, 'Living in God's beauti- ful world which included Austria. later everyone went on a short armchair visit to Austria while viewing some slides taken in Aus- tria. Souvenirs of Austria and pic- tures were placed around the room. During the worship service everyone repeated the creed and there was a meditation that pointed out that Caring for Creation by conserving woodlands, and pro- tecting endangered species is also caring for God. Margaret Wilson was responsi- ble for the program and worship service. During the business meeting Mary Sutherland, the president, re- minded everyone of the anniver- sary pot tuck supper on Sunday May 29 at 5:30 p.m., also the yard sale on Saturday June 11. Colleen Higgs had sent cards for special birthdays, anniversaries and to the sick. The quilting group arc working on a quilt and request- ed that everyone save their scrap material. as well as juicc cans for the pudding project. During the social time the group sang Happy Birthday to Marie Campbell who is celebrating her 90th birthday in May. On behalf of the U.C.W. Colleen presented Ma- rie with a basket of fruit and when Marie blew out the candles on the cake everyone enjoyed cake and ice cream. The U.C.W. will meet again on June 14 at 7:30 p.m.. in the Sun- day School room. Tine Breuer OSGMB's Breuer to join Great Canadian Bean Co. Ailsa Craig, Ontario - Great Canadian Bean Company president, Peter Twynstra, has announced that Mr. Tino Breuer will be join- ing the company as Marketing Director effective May 30. Mr. Breuer succeeds Peter Klippenstein who through a desire to return to his native Manitoba, has taken a position with a firm in that province. Mr. Twynstra stated that, "We are fond of Peter and wi!! miss him. But we respect his decision." He added that, "We are fortunate to find in Tino Breuer a most valuable and seasoned marketing professional. This is a positive move indeed, not just for the Great Canadian team, but particularly for our global customers and bean producers in Canada." Mr. Breuer obtained his B.Sc. (Agr.) in 1972 and Masters degree in 1974 from the University of Guelph. Tino began his working career with Richardson Securities as a commodity ana- lyst And sales representative. He has worked in various facets of the grain industry as broker, trader and merchandiser. For the past seven years he has been the Marketing Specialist for the Ontario Soybean Growers' Marketing Board in Chatham. The OSGMB indicated that Tino will be missed and they wish him every success in his new position with the Great Canadian Bean Company Inc. 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