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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1983-07-27, Page 1cr 0) 03 r-, zI 4 3 w ... z 0 ceQ I z 0 Cr, - o LC 0 CC CO w 4:1w 1- 1- wxw1 ox0 La 04 w Tow _.18.. I soi Whitings Phone 235-1964 German industrialist impressed Why not Ix�ter? Why Exeter? That was a question a 23 -year-old bachelor industrialist had to answer when he told friends in Germany he was going to visit this community to look for an opportunity to produce his product in Canada. Why not Exeter? That is the question Christoph Langenhorst will ask them when he returns following his hectic four-day stay last week Prior to his departure, Langenhorst said he was "really impressed' with Ex- eter and the surrounding area and termed it "a good place" to start up a company, despite • • • • A • • • • . • •a A GRAND WiNNER — Dorothy Pfaff of Exeter was the winner of a $1,000 bill in Sunday's Exeter Heritage Days draw. Above, Mrs. Pfaff receives the bill from publici- ty chairman Jim Beckett. T -A photo. Activities generate fellowship at least While the monetary aspects of Exeter's second annual Heritage Days have yet to be tabulated, chairman Mike Williamson is convinced that from a fellowship and good- will standpoint, the weekend Rabies clinics are scheduled A .number of anti -rabies clinics for cats and dogs will be held in Huron this fall in view of a Targe number of cases of the disease throughout this part of the province. Agriculture Canada district veterinarian Dr. William Thompson of Seaforth reports that 54 cases of rabies have been confirmed this year to date, compared with 79 dur- ing 1982. Of these. 37 involved skunks, seven were foxes and there was one report of a rabid groundhog. The other cases involved domesticated animals. Most counties in this part of Ontario have reported an in- crease in the incidence of rabies Dr. Douglas Hutchison, medical officer of health. reports that 23 persons have been given a full series treat ment of anti -rabies shots so far this year. Ile said the number requir- ing the treatment is "a measure of the lack of tact" some people use in dealing with animals that are acting strangely. was another big success. "The events which 1 attend- ed went fine," he said this Week, while noting he had not been able to contact all the people involved to determine the success of all the activities. From the .community standpoint, Williamson pointed to the activities of the Main St. Jug Band as one of the highlights. The band members played to ap- preciative audiences at the town hall parkette for two nights and their perfor- mances attracted a large number, many of whom were seniors who brought along their own lawn chairs and en- joyed the musical offerings. Prior to Saturday's parade, the Jug Band performed in front of South Huron Hospital and many patients were wheeled outside to hear them. Willratison noted that no monetary value could be plac- ed on that type of activity but the community goodwill and fellowship "was an outstan- ding success." Crowds were down at some of the events, due in part to the heatwave which attracted people to the beach. Saturday's beef barbecue attendance flipped by almost 20u from last year and Sun- day's Blue Grass festival was the most disappointing as on- ly 100 to 20o people attended and the committee had a sizeable investment in two of the bands appearing. Saturday's parade was cer- tainly one of the features. The Please turn to page 3 the thoughts of some of his friends back home. He talked with numerous industrial people during his stay in an itinerary planned on his behalf by industrialist promotion chairman Bill Mickle. "Everyone we talked with was affected positively with our product," the German visitor said and noted that the next step would be up to those local firms'to see if some type of joint venture or licensing arrangement could be work- ed out. Langenhost said he would be returning to Germany after completing some private business in western Canada and will wait to see if anything happens from this end. Langenhorst is general manager of a firm in Bad Sassendorf which produces a special type of steel and aluminum door and window frames, primarily for use in interior applications in com- mercial buildings. He is connected with a firm operated by his father. one of the indsutrialists who met with Mayor Bruce Shaw and Mickle during their promo- tional tour to Germany last year. The junior Langenhorst is actually a landed immigrant to Canada, having attained that status last year when he arrived in British Columbia to set up a firm. Due to the economic conditions at the time. those plans were scrap- ped and . he returned to Germany. There is no competing pro- duct at present on the Cana- dian market "so far as I know" he said. Most of the people with whom 1* talked in this area said the product would fit in- to the Canadian market. although Langenhorst said technical adjustments could be made if necessary. Langenhorst arrived in Toronto Tuesday, where he was picked up by Reeve Mickle. Ile visited with a number of local industry per- sonnel on Wednesday and Thursday and then met with ministry of industry and trade officials in London on Friday. Saturday was spent enjoy- ing Heritage Days activities awl he departed Sunday. Included on the agenda was a reception at the town hall, Wednesday, attended by representatives from several local industries. Mayor Shaw acted as chairman for the in - Stephen buck time change Stephen township drainage commissioner Ken Pickering has been'instructed to make repairs to a portion of the Adams municipal drain at Lot 6, Concession A. Council has agreed to a six inch water supply from the Lake Huron system to Stephen Central School with a Iwo inch connection. A resolution from the city of Toronto calling for establish- ment of Daylight Saving Time earlier in the year was not approved. A bylaw was passed authorizing the receiving of money in trustfor Ridge Pine Park for the sewage program at Grand Coves Estates in the township, north of Grand Bend. GARDEN PARTY, CROWD - - Port of the crowd of more than 2,700 is shown en- joying Wednesday's 39th edition of the Kirkton Garden Party. T -A photo. formal gathering. Langenhorst spoke briefly at that session, saying he had had some interesting talks already and hoped for others with area residents and firms "and I hope for a concrete end so we can come up with a way to get in business." "Our job is to make Chris welcome here and ensure en- thusiasm for anything he does," Mayor Shaw said in his official greeting to the young German industrialist. "We're happy he's come," Mickle said on Friday night after touring a large number of area industries and sites with Langenhorst. "It would be an excellent company for our area." Mickle was high in his praise for the cooperation shown by the local and area industries in arranging meetings to view the German product. "They've done a great job," he enthused. Langenhorst was also high in his praise for the efforts of Shaw and Mickle in arranging the schedule so he could make contact with so many people in such a short time. "I really hope to make fur- ther contacts," he added, again noting how impressed he was with the range of in- dustries in Exeter and Iluron Park. • GERMAN VISITS — Christoph Langenhorst, left, of Bad Sassendorf, West Germany, was in Exeter last week for a round of talks with local industrial personnel and was also guest at a civic reception on Wednesday at the town hall. There he displayed his firm's interior door and window frame system to David Werrett of Semi - Fab; Jim Bedard, Northlander Industries; and Soren Petersen, Norse Industries. Ames Serving South Huron, North Middlesex One Hundred and Tenth Year Three motorcyclists injured in collisions Three motorcycle riders were injured in the only two collisions investigated by the Exeter OPP this week. On Tuesday, a motorcycle driven by John Bonis, St. Marys, was in collision with a pickup truck driven by Darrel Finkbeiner, RR 1 Crediton. The crash occurred at the main intersection in Crediton around noon. Bonis and a passenger on his machine, Kimberley Hart- ford. Belle River, were taken to South Huron Hospital for treatment of minor injuries and released. Damage to the two vehicles was set at $1,300. The other crash occurred on Sunday when a motorcycle driven by Neil Raycraft, Mississauga, hit a raised driveway on Highway 81 just outside Grand Bend and went out of control into the ditch. The driver sustained major injuries and was taken to University Hospital In London by Hoffman's Ambulance. His motorcycle was totally destroyed with damage set at $3,000. The OPP report only one theft in the area during the week. It occurred on Friday at the St. Joseph's residence of Chris Halls, where a por- table radio was stolen. It was valued at $300. WE'LL BE LATE Due to the holiday, Monday, The Exeter Times•Advocate will be published one day later than usual next week. It will be printed Wednesday night for Thursday morning delivery. & North Lambton Since 1873 EXETER, ONTARIO, July 27, 1983 Price Per Copy 50 Cents Doshwood Industries celebrate record sales month with party "They've done it and they deserve a reward," com- mented Dashwood Industries president Michael Shurety as he enthusiastically joined in a "victory celebration" with employees and their families and friends, Friday, night. l'he victory was establishing a company sales record in June and the reward was wining, dining and danc- ing in a huge tent erected at the plant. The celebration attracted about 1,000 people to savor the rewards of the June record. The party was paid for by the company shareholders. "They're as happy as we are," Shurety enthused, as he paused frequently during an inform.' • interview to ex- change greetings with employees and their families and guests. The party was the first time for a celebration at Dashwood Industries since early 1980, Shurety explained. That par- ty was held to reward the employees who had helped refloat the giant air bubble us- ed for storage behind the plant and since then the com- pany had also been deflated in the battle against the reces- sion and poor economic climate. "One swallow does not a feast make," Shurety noted in voicing cautious optimism. He said it would be foolish to think the recession is over and VICTORY CELEBRATION — As o reward for achieving the firm's highest single month sales record Da hwood Industries employees were treated to an evening of wining, dining and dancing, Friday. Raising their glasses in a toast prior to the dinner are, from the left: company president Michael Shurety, employee Nora Lightfoot, honorary chain -non of the board Maurice Klumpp, employee Butch Groper, chief shop steward Dick Lord and vice-president Al Rankin. About 1,000 enjoyed the festivities. Two area natives on pro program Garden Party talent excellent The 39th annual Kirkton Garden Party thanks to ex- cellent weather conditions at- tracted a crowd in excess of 2,700 to the Kirkton-Woodham Community Centre grounds. Wednesday night. Adjudicator Bill Hall of London and formerly of St. Marys selected three winners in each of four categories in the juvenile contest which is limited to entrance from elementary school students. Hall, a participant in the Garden Party many years ago said the quality of the selections was excellent and his choices were difficult to make. In the instrumental divi- sion, the winner was Madon- na McQuaid of Seaforth with a violin solo followed by Sara Lynn Van Pelt, RR 3, Mitchell and Robyn Hicks, Clinton. Peggy Sleegers of London with her rendition of "i Can't Say No" was the winner in the vocal category Next came Jo Anne Wilhelm. RR 1. Strat- ford and Ron Brookshaw, ISR 1. St. Marys. The Kountry Kids from Clinton were the dance divi- sion best followed by Jennifer Burt and ,Jennifer Tyndall of Clinton and 'Tracey Wright, RR 1, Sehringville. Lori and Scott Jewitt of No injuries from three town crashes Three female drivers all escaped without injury in the two collisions investigated this week by the Exeter police. On Thursday, a vehicle driven by Nettie Ross, Wingham, was in collision with a vehicle driven by Con- nie Jeffery, Rit :3 Exeter. Damage was set at $400 by Constable Brad Sadler in the mishap which occurred at the Huron and Main intersection. The other crash was on Sun- day when a motor vehicle driven by Karen Snell, Cen- tralia, collided with a parked car owned by Margaret Moody. 355 Marlborough St. Damage was listed at $1,850 by Constable George Robertson A push -type lawnmower, found in the vicinity of ('arl- ing St.. has been turned into the police station and the owner may claim the same by identifying it. Police have asked employees at Canadian Can- rtt'rs and neighboring proper ty owners to be on the watch for bicycle thieves. Several hikes have been taken from the local canning plant. par- ticularly during the night shift. Clinton won (he variety sec- tion with "Cinderella Rock -A - Feller". Next were Paul Sleegers of London with a recitation "Something Miss- ing" which happened to be his trousers and Alissa Greason of St. Marys the youngest con- testant at the age of four years. The 18 numbers appearing at Wednesday's Garden Par- ty were chosen from more than 00 children taking part in a preliminary contest held in late May. Ken Blackler was chair- man for the juvenile program and the committee in charge consists of Grace Ross, Don- na Paynter and Mary Black ler. Lee Paul was master of ceremonies for the profes- sional portion of the program which included gospel singers "The Nations", the area's own young singing star Jamie Westman, singer Gayle' .Johnson formerly Gayle Att- well of Kirkton and ventrilo- quist •Johnny Main. The Kirkton Community Association and the Garden Party was founded in 1939 by the late Dr. C.A. Campbell. Since that time. proceeds from the Garden Party have assisted many community projects in the Kirkton and Woodham areas. there will be nothing but good times, but he quickly added that the firm has marked a significant milepost. "It's really heartening because when you achieve a rect you're a winner and success breeds success," he enthused. He noted the firm had fought back -from adversity without any government assistance or help from out- side sources and noted that even some of the firms which had been given government handouts had failed to come through the tough times. He emphasized that the firm and its employees had waged the battle themselves in a "team effort". In February, salaried staff agreed to a 10 percent pay reduction and union employees agreed to forego an agreed wage hike of $1.10 an hour. "We pulled together and we came through," Shurety said. "I'm very proud of them." He said the team effort was displayed by everyone from the summer students to the long-term employees.- Many staff worked extra hours to help achieve the goal "and they sweated" the president commented in recalling the hot days of June in which the record was attained. Shurety said the govern- ment grants to new home buyers helped in the new sales figure, and while the June boom has been followed by an expected downtrend. he said he was expecting a good August. "It's been struggle, strug- gle," he concluded and while pointing out again that the recession is not over and peo- ple can't afford to'relax, he predicts a slow, steady growth for Dashwood Industries. Dashwood, gets doctor The Dashwood Medical Centre is re -opening this week. Chairman Bob Hoffman an- nounced on the weekend that Dr. Ming La.,r is the new physician and she will be in the Medical Centre each Tuesday and Thursday night from 7 to 9 p.m. for the balance of July and the entire month of August. Beginning the first of September Dr. Lam who is completing her second sum- mer as an assistant to Dr. Don Ecker in Exeter will be in Dashwood on a full time basis. A native of Hong Kong, Dr. Lam replaces Dr. Gwyn Woodfine who left the Dashwood faci,rty several weeks ago. Dr. Lam received her BSC. in 1975 and MD in 1979 from the University of Western On- tario in London and interned at Victoria Hospital in London and spent two years involved in surgery at University and Victoria hospitals. She told the T -A "I am look- ing forward to the Dashwood practice. I have received great response from South Huron Hospital and other area physicians." Exeter man wins car An Exeter resident has become a Super Loto auto winner in the June 26 bonus draw, the Ontario Lottery Corporation announced this week. Chris Watson won a Ford Escort. The cars were part of a special promotion featuring 500 Canadian -produced automobiles as bonus prizes in both the May 29th and June 26th draws. The draws also featured regular prizes of SI million and $100.000, and thousands of other'prizes. To date, 404 of the May cars (102 in Ontario) have been claim- ed across Canada; 289 of the June cars (85 in Ontario) have also been redeemed. The car will be presented to the winner at an area dealer- ship within the next few weeks. Super Loto is a joint under- taking of all ten Canadian provinces acting through the interprovincial Lottery Cor- poration. The distribution and sale of the $10 ticket in On- tario is the responsibility of the Ontario Lottery Corporation. Y16-, THIRTY YEARS OF CARING -- One of the larger floats in Saturday's Heritage Days South Huron Hospital publicizing their 30 yea's of caring service to the community. parade was entered by T•A photo. V