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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1984-02-08, Page 25QUALITY FURNITURE -411 ii; ,110010 WHY PAY MORE? Wkitings Phone 235-1964 Start Hensall celebrations Hensall residents refused to allow the rain to dampen the village's Heritage Civic holi- day, a joint celebration of their hundredth birthday, and Ontario's bicentennial. More than three hundred people stood in the drizzle outside the community centre to hear Reeve Harry Klungel say a few appropriate words and Julie Knip sing a love song to Canada, and then watch the provincial bicentennial. flag unfurl in the fog. The crowd filedslowly into the centre, stopping just long enough to receive one of the 624 hotdogs cooked on the spot by the volunteer firemen. In- side, the event became a com- munity get-together as everyone from toddlers to senior citizens washed down their hot dogs with hot cider GETTING AN AUTOGRAPH — One of the most en- thusiastic supporters of Tuesday's Exeter Lions Sport- smen's dinner Andy DeBoer gets an autograph from American league umpire Marty Springstead.T-A photo. Hoping to expand '85 sno-pitch event Lynne Farquhar, recrea- tional director, reporting to the recreational council, Thursday night, said she hoped the sno-pitch tourna- ment, held in January, will be expanded next year. She said eight teams took part in the tournament and dance, and that. there had only been one casualty from frost bite. She pointed out that some of the winter programs had been cancelled, due to lack of numbers, but that the follow- ing ones are operating: Body - fit, Trim -a -size, Ballet, Tap and Jazz, Ballroom Dancing, Dough Art, Mixed Badmin- . ton, Mixed Volleyball, Ladies Volleyball, Shuffleboard and Calligraphy. When member Brian Hardeman questioned her about the faulty lighting of the hockey time clock, Farquhar replied jokingly, "The Hawks have been scoring so many goals the lights blew out!" She assured the members that manager Cam Steward - son had replaced the bulbs and that .ne clock was now in perfect working order. - In a move to upgrade their skills, facilities manager Cam Stewardson and Gary Lavier, will attend a week long course the end of May at University of Guelph. This is an annual program, set up by the On- tario Arena Association and will cost $560 for the two employees to attend. Stewardson will also attend a seminar in London on March 6, which is run by the Federal Business Develop- ment Bank, on marketing, advertising and promotion. Councillor Tom Humphreys suggested Stewardson bring back brochures for the whole committee "Because we all need to know how to promote this place". A letter of thanks was sent to Alpha Pi Sorority for donating a new water foun- tain in the foyer of the Centre, in memory of Dennis Passmore. or coffee or hot chocolate donated and served by the BIA, and had a good visit with neighbours and friends. The huge centennial cake didn't last long after the ceremonial first cut made by two of Hensall's most senior citizens, Jessie Armstrong and Earle Rowe, both in their ninety-first years. The highlight of the event was a re-enactment of a turn - of -the -century council meeting, scripted with humour, authenticity and some poetic licence by Irene Davis (with some help from fellow council members). The large cast consisted of Klungel as Reeve Arnold, John Baker, Dick Peckham, Cecil Pepper and Jim Robin- son as councillors Hudson, Miller, Smallacombe and Scott, Harold Knight as clerk Stoneman, Butch Hoffman as. Rev. H. Long, Betty Oke, Irene Davis and Jan Baker as housewives Ortwien, Aldwinkle as Cornish, Don Towton as Constable Bullard and Gary Maxwell as Fire Chief Whitesides, hired on the spot for a munificent annual stipend of $5 per annum. The audience was momen- tarily carried back in time with references to roaming cows, formation of a brass band, petition to the railway for another street crossing (still missing 100 years later), creation of a village library, and odtdoor facilities over- turned at awkward moments by mischieveous boys. Only a handful of hearty souls remained to watch the ge- nuine regular February coun- cil meeting. By-law enforcement officer Herman Van Wieren reported he was "getting a lot of has- sle" by handing out parking tickets. He said an OPP of- ficer had given him a list of "names derived from licence plates of cars the policeman had found parked in the fire lane at the arena one night, and Van Wieren was ordered to issue tickets to the of- fenders. The reeve and some councillors will personally in- vestigate another problem area on Mill Street. Van Weiren was granted a five percent salary increase on his pay, which was $151.25 per month in 1983, and an in- crease in mileage allowance to 25 cents per kilometer. Works superintendent Don Towton was commended for his excellent work in keeping roads and sidewalks cleared of snow. The property committee was asked to bring a report on needed maintenance of the town hall building to the next meeting. Broken windows upstairs and the drafty front door were two items discussed. When all four councillors volunteered to serve as representative on the school accommodation review com- mittee, Jim Robinson was TIMMY TALKS Exeter and area crippled children were represented by Troy Whyte in a very creditable fashion at Tuesday's Exeter Sportsmen's dinner. Help- ing Troy with his very well delivered speech are master of+ceremonies Cliff Max- well, Crippled Children's nurse Sonia Jackson and Exeter Lions president John Nor - T -A photo. ris. ARC ASSISTS HURON STREET HOME — The proceeds of a recent bowlathon by ARC Industries employees in Dashwood were turned over recently to the Huron Street residence. Above, Jim Archer presents the monies to Arden McGiII and youngster Tammy DaymaTV Fleck strikers go back A wildcat strike at Fleck Manufacturing at Huron Park lasted three hours Monday, hut, everybody went hack to work after the in -plant com- mittee met with management. The walkout occurred at about 11 a.m. because of a 4 rumour that management was planning a big layoff. In -plant committee chairperson Sheila Charlton told the T -A Monday after- noon, "we were assured by management that layoffs were not in the immediate future and we are meeting with Fleck vice-pret;ident Dan Mucci this week to clarify the situation." The close to 180 employees' at the two Fleck manufactur- ing plants at Huron Park who are members of local 1620 of the United Auto Workers went hack to work shortly after lunch chosen by lot. Clerk Betty Oke was in- structed to write to all local businesses provided with keys to the dump, informing them that they are responsible to stay until the load they have dumped is safely burned. The Centennial Committee was authorized to apply for a liquor licence to operate a beer garden from the agricultural barn during the period June 29 to July 2, a bar for each dance function in the arena auditorium, on the ice surface, and for a street dance during centennial celebrations. Hensall will reserve two ages (including a map) in the Huron County atlas. History book committee members Irene Davis and Dick Packham will bring a draft submission to the next meeting for council's con- sideration and action, after consulting with the rest of the committee. Clerk Oke was authorized to prepare an amending by-law to officially designate the por- tion of Highway 84 within the village boundaries as part of Hensall's road system. The meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. O CANADA — Hensall Reeve Harry Klungel and Julie Knip paid tribute to our home and native land in word and song at a ceremony before the provincial bicentennial flag was raised. The event was one of the many activities which took place during the village's celebration of Heritage Day to mark the province's bicentennial and Hensall's 100th birthday. Serving South Huron, North Middlesex One Hundred and Eleventh Year 24, dvoc & North Lambton Since 1873 zs EXETER, ONTARIO, February 15, 1984 e 'cfi b 1cSi,. . ry P r� 9 o'fk ^•4• �' 6- r1� s v wkbf'Y yi C Price Per Copy 50 Cents FOOD FOR A JAY — Jim Gott of the Toronto Blue Jays is ready to sample the food tray being offered by Lois Godbolt at Tuesday's press conference prior to the 11th annual Exeter Sportsmen's dinner T -A photo. Humour features Sportsmen's dinner The humour of headline speaker Marty Springstead and master of ceremonies Cliff Maxwell combined with the sincerity of all speakers to make Tuesday's Exeter Lions Sportsmen's Dinner one of the best in the 11 year history of the event. Under the direction of the Exeter Lions club and chair- man Don Mousseau, the din- ner raised close to $¢,000 which will be turned over to the Thames Valley Crippled Children Treatment Centre in London and the Ontario Socie- ty for Crippled Children. Springstead who is the senior American league um- pire heading into his 19th season kept the crowd of 500 Animal hit by vehicle A cattle beast -was killed in one of three accidents in- vestigated this week by of- ficers of the Exeter detach- ment of the Ontario Provin- cial Police. The animal owned by James Gardiner, RR 1, Kirkton had strayed onto Highway 83, west of the Huron -Perth county line Saturday, and was struck by a vehicle driven by Debra Campbell, Sarnia. Officers estimated damage to the car at 82,000 and the animal was valued at 8750. Also, Saturday, Dennis Near of St. Marys fell asleep while driving on Huron road 6 at sideroad 10 in Usborne township and struck a snowhank. Damages were listed at $3,000. Vehicles driven by -Victor Taylor, Grand Bend and George Regier, Zurich collid- ed Monday on Huron road 4 at 'ncession 9 in Stephen township. Damages were set at 81,900. A Thursday night breakin at the Awua Chem plant office in Huron Park netted thieves about $40. laughing continually with his humorous jabs et various baseball personalities. The star of the evening was the local Timmy Troy Whyte of Huron Park who represented crippled children. Troy produced a long and loud ovation with his very sincere remarks. Toronto Argonauts' coach Bob O'Billovich said his general manager Ralph Sazio was the best in the business. He added, "Sazio is in- telligent. He must be, he hired me." O'Billovich said he truly believes in the proper ap- proach to life and feels the ef- fort to win by players is very important. He went on to say, "You can't control the breaks, injuries or calls by the officials, but, you can con- trol the amount of effort you put towards winning.", London area school teacher Linda Findley represented the sport of cross country run- ning and she has proven talents can be discovered at any age. Mrs. Findley has become a Masters cross country cham- pion at the age of 35. She started running because she wanted to lose weight and get fit. She said, "I didn't par- ticipate in track and field at high school. My husband urg- ed me to start running. It's been a brand new ball game for me and now I can run circles around him. You never know where your talents lie and I didn't find out soon enough." Champion horseshoe pit- cher Elmer Hohl said throw- ing shoes is the best exercise in the world for anyone from eight years to 80. He holds the record for throwing 69 con- secutive ringers. Hamilton Tiger Cat foot- baller Jeff Arp, a graduate of the University of Western On- tario praised the London school as the best place in the world to combine athletics and books. Mao representing football Please turn to page 3 Mayor is chairman Be aware of heart problems February is heart month. During this time the Cana- dian Heart Foundation uses various strategies to make the public more aware of the havoc induced by car- diovascular diseases. Heart and blood vessel disease is the leading cause of cause of death and disability in Canada. It afflicts more than 2,600,000 men, women and children, and kills over 80,000 Canadians annually. The Heart Foundation's aim is to stress the impor- tance of diet, exercise, non- smoking and blood pressure checks in preventing heart disease. As part of this year's cam- paign, a blood pressure clinic has already been held at the library, and a pamphlet about Heart Month was included with the bulletins at local churches last Sunday. The incidence of deaths from heart disease is dropp- ing in Ontario, but rising in Huron County. Bruce Shaw, president of the Huron Coun- ty Chapter of the Ontario Heart Foundation, said four people from Exeter were in the cardiac unit of one London Hospital last week. He was able to visit T -A editor Bill Batten, but the other three were in intensive care. The Huron County Chapter of the Heart Foundation which received its charter and elected a board of direc- tors in November, will can- vass the entire county for the first time this year. Their goal is $40,000. Shaw, who has worked with the Heart Foundation for the past six years, is very pleas- ed with the public's response. Donations were up 100 per- cent in 1983 from the previous year. Two recent bequests totalling $26,000 will be credited to the Huron County Chapter. Area schools will participate in a skip-a-thon in April, with all proceeds going to the Heart Fund. Shaw and Iry Armstrong are organizing the door-to- door canvass in Exeter, and need more volunteers. Either man would appreciate a phone call offering to help. Of each dollar collected, 70 cents goes to research, 18 cents to educational and com- munity programs, 7 cents for campaign expenses and 5 cents for administration. Canadian scientists have played an important role in pioneering pacemakers, artery transplants, human heart valve replacement and hypothermia, a blood -cooling technique invaluable in heart surgery. According to Dr. Peter Englert, heart surgery is not a panacea, though much can be done to improve the quali- ty of life and give a person added sympton-free years. Ideally, care of the heart should start years before, by adhering to rules of good nutrition, a low fat diet, and regular exercies. Arteries supplying blood to the heart gradually narrow over a period of 20 or 30 years. When a blockage or clot in- terrupts the blood flow, part of the heart muscle dies. Statistics show more than half the people having a first heart attack die instantly or within the first year. Those who sur- vive with only a small area of the heart damaged are lucky, Englert said, they have been warned, and can change their lifestyle to ward off further attacks. Heart trouble among women is increasing. Medical authorities attribute part of this rise to the growth in the number of women smokers over the past two or three decades. Smoking injures blood vessel walls, and speeds up hardening of the arteries. However, Englert says peo- ple can immediately start do- ing the things they are sup- posed to do. Check in with a doctor to ascertain blood pressure, suitable exercise level, and a proper diet. Today is the first day of the rest of your life. School board ends in black The Huron County Board of Education ended 1983 in the black with a surplus of just over $340,000. Director of education Robert Allan presented the unaudited financial statement for last year at the board's February 6 meeting. The board started the year with a $35 million plus budget and ended the year with ex- penses at -$34 million plus. There was some over spen- ding in areas, particularly in maintenance.Thelargest over expenditure was $265,000 for roof repairs to two elemen- tary schools. The repairs were approved after budget approval. Spending in emergency repairs to buildings was over budget at both the secondary and elementary schools. This, said Mr. Allan, reflects the aging buildings and possibly estimating too low. Elementary school repairs cost $56,928 compared to the budget figure of $28,200. Secondary school repairs cost $35,907 compared to the budgeted figure of $26,800. The one bright spot in pro- perty expenses was utility and heating expenses. Last year's mild winter is credited with the savings in the utilities area. At the• elementary level, $375,169 was budgeted for utilities and heat and only $361,512 was spent. At the Please turn to page :3 lumber firm expands Effective March 2, 1984 Moffatt and Powell Limited will assume ownership of fI.A. Warwick Lumber Limited in Tillsonburg. This acquisition increases the Moffat and Powell chain of building supply centres to seven with locations in Ex- eter, Goderich, London, Mit- chell, Strathroy, Watford and now Tillsonburg. Harold Warwick will be retiring after 37 years in the building supply industry. Moffat and Powell con- siders the Tillsonburg loca- tion ideally suited to cater to their traditional customer base of housing, agricultural and dct it -yourself markets. 1 K -W CARNIVAL QUEEN AND CONTESTANTS -- Rebecca Sheppard was named Queen of the 1984 Kirkton- Woodham Winter Carnival and Jackie Lomond is the Princess. The two winners or, seated in the above picture. The other contestants were from the left Laura Scott, Julie McRoberts, Sarah Poss, Mary Lynn Mills, Marie Stephens, Mellissa Acres and Marlene Denham. T -A photo i to weather a saccess �d espCarnival Julie McRoberts, sarah Ross, Mary Lynn Mills, Marie Stephen, Melissa Acres and Marlene Denham. Each girl was required to make a speech. Queen Rebec- ca Sheppard spoke about high school exams and princess Jackie Lamond talked about Trivial Pursuit. The judges were Joyce and Larry Black of Exeter and Lorna and Don Finkbeiner from Crediton. Winners in Saturday's novelty races and events were: Under 13 - cackleberry race - Amy Coward; hale rare - Mike Fletcher; flag race - Michael Brookshaw; pickup race - Shawn Spence; cloverleaf barrel - Kevin Despite less than ideal win- try weather conditions, the weekend Kirkton-Woodham winter carnival was a huge success. President Ken Blackler said he was very pleased with the overall atten- dance with a record number of entries in many of the popular events. More than 175 entries were received for the variety of games and races held Satur- day afternoon. The ski poker rally Sunday noon attracted 74 entrants and 130 entrants signed up for the poker car rally. Blackler said the Friday and Saturday night dances were well attended with crowds of 350 each night. In Friday's Carnival Queen contest, Rebecca Sheppard was selected from nine en- trants. She was crowned by last year's winner, Joan Ulch. The new princess is Jackie Lamond. The other con- testants were Laura Scott, Strike hits Bell plant E`fhployees of the Bell Aerospace plant near Grand Bend went on strike at noon, Tuesday. At press time, Tuesday afternoon, UAW Local 1767 chairperson Tony Jones said the 80 employees walked out because of a breakdown of negotiations mainly over monetary issues. Gibbons. Over 14 - cackleberry - Floyd Upshall; hale race - Bruce Ross; flag race - Jeff Francis; pickup race - Dan Shute; cloverleaf barrel - Amy Coward. Open - tire race - Randy Nairn; pickup race - Dan Shute; obstacle - Tom Conn. Bob Spence was the winner of Sunday's poker car rally and Paul Droog won the ski rally. Alarge number of Siberian Huskies participated in a number of races Sunday afternoon. Sleigh rides provided by a team of horses owned by Harold Burgin and driven by Joe Robinson proved very popular Sunday afternoon. 1