HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1983-08-03, Page 19ANNOUNCEMENTS
BIRTHS —
DERRICK — Lois and Peter Der-
rick of Kirkton are delighted to
announce the birth of their first
child, Jonathan Fraser, weighing.
8 lbs. 10 oz. He greeted the world
on Wednesday, July 27 with a
powerful pair of lungs. Joining a
large and happy gang of first
cousins, he is the healthy grand-
son of Norman and Pauline Der-
rick and Donald and Alice Peel
and the great grandson of Sara
Peel, Leon Derrick and Stanley
Blandford. Our warmest thanks
goes to Dr. M.D. Maynard, and
Dr. C. Shaw and to Annie, Judy,
Jackie, and their colleagues on
the nursing staff of Victoria
Hospital for their excellent care
and warm support through all the
experiences attending this happy
event. We also extend a sincere
thank you to all our friends for
their kind support and good
wishes. God Bless You All. 3lc
MOODY — Al and Mary are hap-
py to announce the birth of their
daughter Natasha Rose, 8 lbs. 7
ozs. Born at Grande Prairie
Hospital, Alberta, June 26, 1983.
Great granddaughter to Olive
Dobbs (Fort Frances). Grand-
daughter to Stewart and Irene
Blackwell ( Hensall ) and grand-
daughter to Margaret Moody
(Exeter) and the late WIO Calvin
Moody. 31•
PARSONS — Rick and Shelley
(nee Wareing) thank God for the
safe arrival of their first child
Benjamin Richard, born July 28.
1983 weighing 8 lbs. 7i 2 oz. Proud
grandparents are Ron and Jean
Wareing, Hensall and Jack and
Marion Parsons, flay. Special
thanks to Dr. Gans and nursing
staff of S.H.N. '31'
VOOGEL — Bradley and Chad
are pleased to announce the ar-
rival of their baby sisterKassie.
Jo Melinda, born at St. Joseph's
Hospital at 1:50 p.m. on Friday,
July 15, weighing in at 7 lbs. 13 oz.
Proud parents are Frank and Lin-
da. Extra proud grandparents are
Mr. and Mrs. Ted Voogel,
Dashwood and Mr. and Mrs. Glen
Neeb, Zurich. 31c
DEATHS —
BAKER — Nixon Rankin on Fri-
day, July 15, 1983 at St. Joseph's
Hospital, Toronto in his 49th year.
Nixon Baker beloved husband of
Dawna Whitten. loved father of
Kevin of Terrace B.C., Ronna.
Donald, Bliss and Willie all of
Sudbury. Grandfather of Mathew.
Jacob and Rebecca. Brother of
Bliss of Ottawa, Syward of
Midland and Marilyn Nupponen
of Sudbury. Private family ser-
vice was held at the James H.
Lynn Funeral Home. 290 First
Street, ',lidland on Sunday. July
17th ful:owed by cremation.
Memorial donations to the Cana-
dian Liver Foundation would he
appreciated. :31c
DEATHS—
HARRISON — At South Huron
Ilospital, Exeter on Friday, July
29, 1983. D.W. (Pat) Harrison of
Grand Bend. Beloved husband of
Mona. Dear father of Robert and
daughter-in-law Anne of Lahr,
West Germany. Kyle and
daughter-in-law Julie of London.
Also survived by five grand-
childrei..,nd mother-in-law Mrs.
Mary R:.velle. Rested at the T.
Harry Hoffman and Sons Funeral
Home, Dashwood. Cremation at
Woodland Crematorium. A
graveside service will take place
at Grand Bend Cemetery on
Thursday, August 4 at 2 p.m. with
Rev. J. Sutton officiating.
Memorials to the Canadian
Cancer Society would be ap-
preciated. 31c
ILEYWOOD - At Parkwoud
Hospital, London, on Tuesday, Ju-
ly 26, 1983, Hubert E. Heywood,
formerly of Elimville, beloved
husband of the late Mary Bibby in
his 78th year. Dear father of
(Florence) Mrs. Ross Armstrong
of St. Mary's, William John of
Windsor, Keith of Kingston and
Herb of Exeter. Also survived by
nine grandchildren and three
sisters, Mrs. Vera Blackwell,
Petrolia, Miss Lena Heywood and
Miss Lilla. Heywood both of
Michigan, one brother Wesley of
Crediton: predeceased by Miss
Hazel Heywood and Thomas
Iieywood [loth 1983. Friends call-
ed at the hopper Hockey Funeral
Home, Exeter, where funeral ser-
vice was held Friday. July 29th.
Interment in Exeter Cemetery.
Reverend Robert !Matheson of-
ficiated. 31c
ANNOUNCEMENTS—
The
NNOUNCEMENTS—
The family of Wes and
Madeline Witmer cordially invite
all relatives, friends and
neighbours to attend an open
house in honour of their parents
50th wedding anniversary on Sun-
day, August 7 from 2:00 to 4:00
p.m. at Exeter United Church.
Your friendship and presence are
their cherished gifts. We respect-
fully request no others. • 30:31'
Friends, neighbours and
relatives of Mrs. C.B. (Edith)
Westman are invited to help her
celebrate her 801h birthday at an
open house al Granton United
Church basement on Sunday
afternoon. August 7. 2:00 to 4:30.
Best wishes only. 3lnc
Alice and .terry MacLean of 220
Marlborough St . Exeter, Ontario
invite relatives, friends and
neighbours to come to an open
house on Sunday. August 7, 1983
from 2- i p.m. in honour of
Julianne and Ken whose mar-
riage will take place on August 13.
1983. 3Ic
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Calvary
United Church of Canada
Dashwood
Minister
REV. BARBARA LAING
Organist
Miss Idella Gabel. A.R.C.T.
Sunday. August 7
10:30 a.m. Communion Service.
No teen town during summer
months.
Everyone Welcome
Bethel
Reformed Church
Hurn Street East, Exeter
REV. ABRAM BLAAK
Minister
Sunday, August 7
10:00 o.m. Worship
'What Christ is to Us'"
11:00 a.m. Sunday School
7730 p.m. Worship
"Christian Conduct in Review"
(1 Peter 3:8.12'
Come and Worship with Us
Coven Presbyterian
Church
MINISTER
r.
REV. KENNETH KNIGHT
Phone 235-2243
Organist
Mr. Robert McIntosh
Sunday, August 7
10:00 Morning Worship
Combined service at Exeter
United Church Speaker Rev
Kenneth Knight.
Sunday School discontinued
for summer months
Everyone Welcome
The Trivitt
Memorial Church
(Anglican)
Main of Gidley. Exeter
the REV J.W. SUTTON
Rector
2352335
Sunday August 7
11th Sunday alter Pentecost
11 15 o.m. Morning Proyer
A welcome to Visitors
Emmanuel
Baptist Church
187 Huron St. W.. E.reter
Pastor MARK LOWRIE.
Service Times
Sunday 9 45 a.m and
11:00 o,m. and 7.30 p.rn.
Wednesday 8.00 p.m.
Jesus Christ not only gives hope
for the "sweet by and by but
help for the "sour now and now".
Como and hoar more about Him.
Zion
Lutheran Church
Doshwood
Pastor
REV. MAYO MELLECKE
Sunday, August 7
9.30 a.m Sunday School and
Bible Study
11 00 a.m 110th Anniversary
Service
Guest Pastor K. Zorn
Kitchener
Pot luck picnic lurch to tallow
Vocation Bible School
August 8 19 1 p.rn -4 p.m.
Everyone Welcome
Exeter Christian
Reformed Church
Maui St North
MINISTER
REV B14 DE IONGE
BA MDiv
Phone 235 1723
Sunday August 7
10 00 a rn Mor,inq Worship
Sunday School Preschoolers
7 00 p.m Evening Worship
Sunday School Grades 1-4
. Everyone Weleonm
Nursery Available
listen to
The Bock to God dour
Radio Program Sundays
CKNX Dial 920 . 10 30 o m
CHLO Diol 1570 4 30 p.m
CHOK Dial 1070 - 6 45 n m
Does It Make A Difference
Television
Faith 20 Global 6 (cable 3)
'The Doubter'
9:30 n m. Sundays
Exeter United Church
James at Andrew
Minister -
REV JAMES FORSYTHE
Assistant Minister
REV. GRANT MILLS
Organist and Choirmaster
Mr Robert Cameron
Sunday. August 7
10.00 o m Morning Worship
Speaker • Rev. K Knight
Courtesy Car 235.1329
Brian Johnston
All Are Welcome
ENGAGEMENTS —
Mr. and Mrs. W. Donald
Webster, exeter and Rev. and
Mrs. D.H. Fuller, Simcoe are
pleased to announce the for-
thcoming marriage of their
children, Deborah Ann and David
Arthur. The marriage will take
place on Saturday, August 27 at 4
p.m. in Trivitt Memorial Ctturch,
Exeter. :31
CARDS OF THANKS —
1 wish to thank my neighbours
and friends (or cards, visits and
treats while I was a patient in
South Huron Hospital. Special
thanks to Dr. Wallace, Mrs.
Visscher, Dr. Englert, nurses and
staff of South Huron Hospital,
Rev. Stan McDonald and all the
ladies who drove Mary to visit
me. '
Sim Roobol. 31c
The family of the late Marvel
Cuthbert (Watson) would like to
express sincere appreciation to
relatives, friends and neighbours
for their expression of sympathy,
cards, floral tributes, memorial
donations, food sent to the house,
the Ambulance drivers, Brinsley
United Church Women who
prepared the food and helped to
serve. Those that helped serve
and prepare lunch at the
Craigweil Apartment lounge
before the funeral. Special thanks
to Rev. Bev Ash and Pat and
Bruce Fraser for all their help
and prayers. Your thoughtfulness
will always be remembered.
The Watson family. 31'
May I say thankyou to my faint-
ly and friends for visits while 1
was in hospital. I wish to thank all
the nurses and staff of South
Huron Hospital for the wonderful
care I had. Special thanks to Fr.
Bensette and Dr. Ming Lam.
Edward Corriveau. 31•
I would like to thank my
friends, neighbours and relatives
for all the cards and gifts 1 receiv-
ed while in hospital and since
returning home. it was all greatly
appreciated.
Joan Morgan. 31'
Our sincere thanks to all who
remembered Melvin in any way .
while he was a patient in South
Huron Hospital and in University
Hospital and since returning
home. Special thanks to the nurs-
ing staff for their tender loving
care and to Hoffman's Am-
bulance for their service. Your
thoughtfulness and kindness was
greatly appreciated and will
always be remembered. "Loving
is caring. and caring is healing."
Melvin and Dorothy Hestemayer.
31'
We would like to thank all who
helped during our recent wheat
field fire. Special thanks to the
Mitchell Fire Department for
their prompt service, Gardiner
Bros. for using their disc, Ted
Kenrick for helping .combine
ahead of the fire, and all others
who helped in any way. it was all
greatly appreciated.
Jack and Ferne Stewart :31'
would like to thank all my
relatives, friends and neighbours
for all the visits, cards, flowers.
treats and calls while 1 was a pa-
tient in St. Joseph's Hospital and
since returning home. Thanks to
Drs. Ecker. Walker and
associates and nurses and staff of
fourth S.E.
Ralph Lightfoot :31'
1 wish to express my thanks for
cards. treats, flowers and visits
while 1 was a patient at St
Joseph's Hospital and since retur-
ning home
Mary Weber 31c
I would like to thank my
friends. neighl)ours and relatives
For their prayers. visits. cards :md
treats while I was a patient in St.
,Joseph's Ilospital. London.
Special thanks to the doctors and
11111'.t's in the intensive care unit
and all those who arranged
transportation for my wife It will
never he forgotten.
1,as-erne Iley1500(1 a1.
IN MEMORIAM—
DAVIS
EMORIAM-
1)AVIS - In loving memory of
our parents and grandparents
Agnes Alexander) Davis who
passed away August 4. 1982 and
George Davis who passed away.
August 7. 1960
l'ut your arms around thein lord,
"Urea( them with special care,
Make up for all they suffered.
And all that seemed unfair.
Without farewell they fell asleep.
W11h only memories for us to
keep
If they could have spoken before
They died,
These .1re the words the). would
have replied.
This life for nm is truly past.
I loved you all tic the veru last.
Weep not for me. but courage
take.
And love each other for our sake
Dearly laved and missed by
Darold and Wilma. .lean and
family 31'
Coming Events
LINDSAY"S NEW FLEA Market
ever) Friday 2-9 p m , Saturday 11
.1 ni 4 p in beside Mclean Auc
tion ('entre Just below Hwy 7 on
Little Britain !toad Farni pro-
duce. antiques, bargains galore,
home baking, over 60 vendors in-
side and out We need more ven-
dors
eindors For information call Orval
McLean 7(.,)324 2783 31ne
—1'11E Ifl'HON ('Ol'tiTY health
Unit invites you to attend the
Chile) Health Clinic, held at the
Health 1!nil office, South Duron
Ilospital, Exeter on Monday.
August 8. 1983 from 9:30 10 11;30
a m for 1 health Surveillance,
2 Anaemia Screening, 3. Im
munization. 4 Fluoride Adult im-
munization will also br, offered al
this clinic " 31c
BINGO Every Tuesday even-
ing at Vanastra Centre, RR 5 Clin-
ton, 8 p m First regular card
$1 00, 15 regular games, 3 share
the wealth Jack Pot $200 must go.
Admission restricted to 16 years
and over. 26tfnc
iN MEMORIAM —
DATERS - In loving memory of
a dear husband, father, and
grandfather. Eldon, who passed
away five years ago, August 3,
1978.
A memory, a tear, a thought
sincere,
How often we wish you were here,
Deep in our hearts you will
always stay,
Loved and remembered every
day.
Treasured memories by Doreen
and family. 31'
ELLIOTT — In loving memory of
our dear daughter, Norma (Lat-
ta) Elliott, who passed away one
year ago, August 7, 1982.
Your gentle face and patient
smile,
With sadness we recall,
You had a kindly word for each,
And died beloved by all.
The voice is mute, and stilled the
heart,
That loved us well and true,
0' bitter was the trial to part,
From one so good as you.
You are not forgotten loved one.
Nor will you ever be,
As long'as life and memory last,
We will remember thee.
Lovingly remembered, and
sadly missed by mother and dad.
31'
ELLIOTT - In loving memory of
our dear sister. sister-in-law and
aunt, Not•ma (Latta) Elliott, who
passed 'away one year ago.
August 7, 1982.
Softly we speak of the one we
ioved,
And tenderly think of the past,
,Memories deepen as life travels
00,
But love and remembrance last.
Lovingly remembered and sad-
ly missed by Harvey and Doris,
Leona and Norm, Dorothy and
John, Bob and Mary, Monnie and
Jim, Marlene and Dave, and their
families. - 31•
KNIGHT - In loving memory of
a dear mother and grandmother
Verda Melinda 1 Linda i Knight,
who passed away 10 years ago,
August 5, 1973.
Beautiful memories are wonder-
ful things.
They will last until the longest
day,
They will never wear out or never
, get lost,
And they can never be given
away.
Always remembered by their
families Lloyd and Dorothy,
Beatrice and )toy and Ray and
Aldene and grandchildren. 31'
MITCHELL - in loving memory
of a dear wife Florence, who pass-
ed away one year ago. August 1.
1982.
Time unfolds another year,
Memories keep you very near.
Silent thoughts of times together.
Hold memories that will last
forever.
Sadly missed by husband Les.
31c
MITCHELL - in loving memory
of a dear mother and grand-
mother, Florence Mitchell who
passed away August 1, 1982.
Dearest mother you are sleeping,
Free from sorrow, free from pain,
Still your memory shall be
cherished,
Till in Heaven we meet again.
A loving mother, true and kind.
A beautiful memory left behind.
Always remembered Rick.
Randy, Carol, Brenda. Barb and
Robert and grandchildren. 31'
STEPHEN -- In loving memory
of a dear daughter, sister and
auntie Lorene Olive ( Ilodgins
Stephen who passed away s':.1
denly July 31. 1968.
In my Father s House are many
mansions.
The blessed Master said,
And to prepare this blessed place.
Ile travelled on ahead
Our loved one too has journeyed
on.
And free from every care.
Within God's many mansions,
She is waiting for us there
Lovingly remembered and sad-
ly missed by her parents Kenneth
and Olive. her sister Lois and
family. 31c
A WELCOME
Vanderlaan, Lisa
vacation bible
SNACK — Helen Coates serves juice to Laura Pearson, Sandra
Bean and Kim Campbell, part of the kindergarten class at daily
school at Exeter United Church.
4,60,
B;• Jack Riddell MPP
All too often, debates on
Ministry Estimates are
unhearalded and unsung.
On June 21, Liberal
Enivornment Critic Murray
Elston (Huron -Bruce) spoke
on that Ministry's Estimates
for 1983/84. With respect to
budget cuts, he commented
that it was obviously inap-
propriate to reduce the en-
vironmental budget in one
year by $32 million, from $346
million in 1982/83 to $314.2
million in 1983/84, when so
many crucial issues demand
attention.
Criticizing the Minister's
so-called reasons for the cuts,
of changing priorities and re-
organization for cost effec-
tiveness, he cited some im-
portant factors. For example,
increased funds are needed
for more sophisticated water
filtration systems to remove
toxic chemicals, to improve
sewage systems in urban
areas and fund sewage pro-
grams in the rural areas, to
establish waste management
systems and clean-up landfill
sites which have been con-
taminated with liquid in-
dustrial wastes.
While agreeing that effi-
ciency and cost effectiveness
are constant goals to be
striven for, and that
budgetary fat must he trimm-
ed, he pointed out that a $32
million cut is much more than
a "trim".
Estimating inflation at 6.6
percent, the budget should
have been increased $22.8
million to meet the same
obligations. The Ministry's
budget has in effect been cut
$54.8 million or 16 percent ($32
m. plus $22.8 m. ). Such a
reduction signals falling
government interest in the
environment.
The largest portion.
Jach s jo1Einv
Budget inappropriate
$33,580,000 was cut from
"Utility Planning and Opera-
tions Program". Where is the
logic in reducing funding to
this item which covers
sewage and water treatment
plants, and liquid industrial
waste facilities in view of the
need to remove dioxins,
chlorinated hydrocarbons etc.
from our water, to deal effec-
tively with liquid industrial
waste and to upgrade sewage
treatment facilities?
• Why has funding been
reduced for air resources by
11.4 percent (including 6.6
percent loss due to inflation),
when we have such a serious
acid rain problem? Why is
funding for water resources
reduced by 10.6 percent, in
view of increasing concern
about drinking water quality?
Murray Elston enumerated
several areas under en-
vironmental planning which
had been reduced substantial-
ly in funding: air resources,
water resources, waste
management and laboratory
services. He also cited a
$600,000 reduction in the
budget covering the removal
of radioactive soil.
Clearly the waybill system
needs to be improved.
Numerous violations have
gone undetected or, if
TICKETS READY
The Grand Bend Concert
Association met this week to
organize publicity for the up-
coming concert series to be
held in the village from Oc-
tober until April. Youth and
Music of Canada will provide
artists for four concerts and
two bonus concerts by area
musicians will be added to the
program.
The association has receiv-
ed assurance for financial
help from The Arts Council of
Ontario.
Tickets for the series are
now in the hands of members
of the Grand Bend group and
Ellison Travel in Exeter will
have a limited number of
tickets and has offered
transportatirn to Grand Bend
if the demand in the Exeter -
Dashwood area is great
enough.
A GIFT BOX — As part of the activities at Exeter United Church's doily vacation
bible school, one class packed o gift box to be delivered to a shut-in. Adding to
the box are (left) Becky Hann. Rebecca Morgan, Mae Ling Chong, Jenny -Lin Lehman
and Richard Phillips. ,
Grand Bend personals
Continued from page 15
Douglas in the death last
weekend of Betty's father,
Lourie Walker, of Pontiac,
Michigan.
Mr. and Mrs. Art Webb,
moved Saturday, from Green
Acres to take up residence in
ilaslings Manor apartments
in Parkhill
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Keys, at-
tended the Parker -Keyes an-
nual reunion picnic on Satur-
day. ,July 23, at Hensall Com-
munity Park.
Mrs. .Jessie Walz, Kit-
chener, is holidaying in this
area with four of her
daughters, Lenora Orr, of this
area, Eva Nancarrow, of
Southcott Pines, also
Dorothea Knights and ,June
Carte who are cottage
holidayers here.
Sunday visitors with Mr.
and Mrs. Bob Keyes, were her
brother iferb Britton, and
nephew, niece and children,
Ken and Pat Britton, Janet,
i,isa and Jesse, all of
Mitchell.
Many (hanks are expressed
to all the folks who helped last
week at the Ecumenical Bible
School held at St. John's
Parish Hall, for children of
the local churches.
daughters, Marnie and Fiona,
are home after a Iwo week
holiday. They travelled to
Quebec City and visited
friends near by for a few
days. Side trips included a
tour of the 11e D'Orlean, to St.
Jean Por-joli where they saw
wood carving, pottery and
weaving, and to Montmoren-
cy Falls. Another visit was
made with friends at Troif
Riviere. On their return trip
they stopped in Ottawa to see
the Parliament Buildings and
stayed at the Chateau
Laurier. In Peterborough
they stopped to visit Philip's
91 .year old uncle, Harry
Redmond.
Rev. and Mrs. Harold Dob-
son (a former United Church
Minister here) holidayed last
week in Grand Bend and
visited an evening with Alex
and Clara Hamilton and other
friends.
Congratulations to Grand
Bend Women's institute on
winning first prize in W.I.
competition at Zurich fair.
Sincere sympathy is ex-
pressed to Rev. and Mrs.
John Campbell, Laura and
detected, then unprosectued.
Far too many truckloads of
hazardous wastes are disap-
pearing into illegal dumps
throughout Ontario. For ex-
ample, last year it was
revealed that some 80,000
gallons of highly toxic liquid
industrial wastes were
dumped in the Pauze landfill
site in Perkinsfield over a
three -night period in July
1978. People continue to com-
plain about "midnight
dumping."
Mr. Elston also stated:
"The area that I am very
much concerned with is still
access by individuals to en-
vironmental information and
access of individuals to the
courts in situations of en-
vironmental problems arising
in other areas.
"I would like you ( the
Minister) to comment
specifically on aspects of our
Ontario environmental rights
bill which we have tabled two
or three years in a row now.
We did not introduce it this
time, or at least this last time,
but we have seen some steps
forward. I have even seen a
section or two that looks
strangely familiar being in-
troduced in some of your .pro-
posed legislation. For that I
commend you even if you do
not provide us with some of
the credit for generating
these ideas."
In a press statement on the
13th June , Mr. Elston had
asked if the government's
"Blueprint for Waste
Management" was another
act of public relations destin-
ed to add yet more waste
paper to the piles of Ontario's
garbage.
"What we need", he said,
"are not more policy
documents and press con-
ferences from the Ministry of
the Environment. It has given
us the same sermons time
and again. On December 19,
1974, then Minister of the En-
vironment, Mr. William
Newman, issued the Solid
Waste Task Force Report
making virtually the same
call for the four 'Rs' - reduc-
tion, re -use, recovery and
recycling.
"On January 25, 1974, then
Environment Minister James
Auld said 'Sanitary landfill is
an interim operation to use
where and when the reclama-
tion of material or energy
from waste is not practical."
"The Ministry of the En-
vironment should reduce its
rhetoric, save us the wasted
time and begin to use the
mechanisms it has in place to
properly manage the flow of
waste in Ontario."
Thieves
are busy
At press time yesterday,
Exeter OPP were still in-
vestigating breakins that oc-
curred overnight at two Hen-
sall store,§. Entered were
Hensall Pro Hardware and
Ron's Health Centre.
No estimate on the value of
goods stolen was available.
Also under investigation
-was the theft of a vehicle from
Kyle's service centre in
llensall.
Two vehicles were stolen
this week from F'rayne Chev-
Olds in Exeter and an antique
safe was also hauled away.
The safe was empty,
although the thieves did
manage to get some cash
from the auto dealership and
did about $2,000 damage to a
1983 model vehicle in the ser-
vice area.
All the keys for the used
cars were stolen, but a TV
and a large number of tools
that had been moved to a door
were left behind for some
reason.
On Sunday, police were ad-
vised of a hreakin at the
Huron Park residence of
Brian Williams, 160 Algon-
quin Drive. A stereo valued at
$800 was carted away by the
thieves who gained entry by
smashing a window,
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RY Is.,,RY ALDERSON
I have itchy feet. And poun-
ding the pavement up and
down the driveway doesn't
help. I want to go places.
Oh, I guess I'd better ex-
plain who I am. I'm Pepper.
I'm mostly springer spaniel
(we won't talk about my
father's side of the family
tree) and I live with Mary and
Victor. • This week I'm
celebrating my fourth birth-
day. So I get to write this col-
umn - Mary lets me give you
an updated progress report
each year on my birthday.
Well, that brings me to my
problem - let's face it - I'm
just not going anywhere.
Things haven't changed much
at all in the past year. My
career goals haven't been
achieved.
Even though I catch every
road hockey ball that Victor
fires at me with his slap shot,
no NHL scouts have offered
me goalie pads. I'm still chas-
ing the same old cats - no new
tigers or even skunks in the
neighbourhood to offer a
challenge. And as far as hon-
ing my swimming skills: I
can paddle across the
Ausable River Cut faster than
anyone in the area, but the
Olympic team hasn't. called. -
Yet.
So I'm chasing the same old
ball, harassing the same old.
cats, and diving off the same
old dock into the same old
river. It's time I was moving
on. My skills are being
neglected. At the ripe old age
of four, a dog has to make a
name for himself.
Don't get me wrong - it's not
that I haven't tried to move
out of here. Everytime I see
an open car door I figure I've
found my ticket out of here.
Like the other day when
Mary left her car door open
after she carried a bag of
groceries into the house. I sat
in that car for two hours, but
I just didn't get anywhere.
We live right next door to a
ANTIQUE CAR SHOW
The Duplex, the Galt, the
Clinton or the Maxwell. If you
aren't familiar with the
names of these early 1900
cars, perhaps you should visit
the Lambton Heritage
Museum on Sunday, August
14 when the golden days of
auto touring will come alive.
The days activities begin at
1 p.m. Memories of gas sell-
ing for 19 cents a gallon and
cars cruising at 25 miles per
hour will be brought back as
you view the vintage
automobiles. After inspecting
these steam, gas and battery
powered vehicles, come and
take part in some of the day's
more vigorous activities.
Children can test their agili-
ty in a game of dragon's tail
or thread the needle, while the
adults can take part in con-
tests such as the spike drive,
tug of war or the logsaw com-
petition. These family ac-
tivities will add to the old time
picnic atmosphere of the Auto
Rally. Prizes for these events
will be donated by the CHOK
news van which will be pro-
viding music for the day.
The antique autos will be at
the museum from 1-3 p.m. on
Sunday afternoon.
Refreshments will be
available throughout the day
at the museum which is
located on Highway 21, five
miles south of Grand Bend.
boat launching ramp, and
every weekend there's a
steady stream of cars back-
ing boats into the river. You'd
be surprised how many peo-
ple jump out of their car or
truck to push the boat off the
trailer, and leave their car
door open. So I jump in.
Sometimes I sit in the driver's
seat and check to make sure
they have that handle firmly
in the position. Sometimes
I sit in the passenger seat, so
the driver won't notice me
right away when he gets back
into the car. I've even travell-
ed 20 or 30 feet down the lane
before I get pushed or pulled
out of the passenger door.
You know, it's surprising
how some folks resent hit-
chhikers more than others.
Some people get really upset,
especially when I climb in
their car just after I've had a
swim.
Now, just so you don't think
I'm not a dog of the world, I
do get around once in a while.
I can always tell when Mary's
taking me on a jaunt. She
comes out to the car fully
equipped.
First there's my big blue
towel to put over the seat.
Then there's the Windex to
clean my nose prints off the
windshield. And of course, we
have paper towel to wipe off
the dash, just in case I happen
to drool a bit. And then, if I
happen to drop a hair or two,
she takes along a Miracle
Brush or the Dustbuster
But despite all these sup-
plies, the extent of my travels
seems to be Ipperwash Beach
and a swim in Lake Huron.
I'm ready for bigger and bet-
ter things.
Well, the other day I made
up my mind. I was going
places. I jumped in Mary and
Victor's car and I sat there. I
sat there all afternoon and
evening. I knew sooner or
later they'd be going out. Sure
enough, they came along and
told me to get out of the car.
They pushed me and pulled
my collar, and tried to bribe
me with promises of treats. I
refused to budge. Finally I
won my case.
The three of us drove off
together. I was elated. A few
minutes later the car stopped.
I leaped out, ready to sniff out
new territory.
Unfortunately, we were
parked right beside my dog
house. My chain was snapped
on my collar and they drove
off again. See what I mean
about not getting anywhere?
TEAMS READY TO GO
The two Grand Bend senior
soccer teams were idle this
week, but, get back into ac-
tion on the weekend.
The Colonials travel to In-
gersoll for a 3 p.n:. Saturday
game in th" London and
district first division and the
Ausable league team will be
participating in a six aside
tournament.
The Grand Bend bantams
after a first half 3-0 deficit
fought back with two goals by
Dennis Van Massenhoeven
and Glenn Hayter to make the
score close at 3-2: They meet
the Exeter i team in Exeter,
Monday.
The squirt team played a
scoreless tie with Denfield
and will be in Nairn tonight,
Thursday.
Middlesex Beef Prodveers
26th Annul Barbecve
Thursday, August 18, 1983
Poplar Hill Park
Speaker
Ross Daily
Farm News Broadcaster
CFPL-TV, London
Entertainment
The Dermo Family Band - Woodstock
Tickets
Adult - $5.00 in advance
$6.00 at the gate
Children - $2.50 elementary school
preschool children free
Supper
served from 5:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Free draw for three gas barbecues
donated by Denfield Livestock Sales,
North Middlesex Group of U.C.O. and
Maple Leaf Mills of Strathroy and
Melbourne.
Contact one of the following Middlesex Cot-
tiemen's Association Directors for tickets:
Clarence Hardy RR 1 Lucon 227-4715
Charles O'Shea RR 3 Luton 225.2135
Austin Hodgins RR 1 Lucan -227-4269
Alan Hill RR 2 Lucan 227-4869
Roy Cunningham RR 2 Luton 227-4346
Ralph Lynn RR 2 Lucan 227-4189
Bob Garrett RR 3 Granton 225-2728
Tony Conlin RR 2 Lucan 228-6380
Jim Scott RR 2 Lucan 227-1029
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