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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1983-01-26, Page 14PAGE 14-CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY George Harrower lyth man is a ty By Rod Hilts Down a snow-covered dead end street in the Village of Blyth lives a man who has many fascinating stories to tell. The uniqueness surrounding this man is phenomenonal. He has travelled and lived world-wide picking up a variety of skills and trades along the way. George Harrower is that man and at 67 years -old has the ambition of a 20 year -old - His travels include stays in Ina: a and Jamaica to trips to visit his son Michael in New Zealand. Mr. Harrower has a wide scope of talents that include everything from carving and building furniture to hydroponically growing plants in his experimental greenhouse. A great deal of what Mr. Harrower has learned in his life stems from his work with the United Nations before and following World War 11. His job with the United Nations meant he had to travel all around the world, helping underdeveloped nations to upgrade their industries and food producing methods. "In my work with the UN d wasn't really qualified in any one thing but I knew a lot about everything," said Mr. Harrower with a grin. Multi -talented is an understatement in describing Mr. Harrower's wide range of skills. A quick tour around his Blyth home is enough to make one very envious of his vast accomplishments. Every wall in George and Agnes Harrower's living room and study is filled with beautiful paintings that George created during his world travels. His cabinets and clocks were all constructed in his workshop located at the rear of his two storey house. Above his fireplace are a number cif vases and momentos of his numerous travels. Mr. Harrower takes it all in stride in a remarkably modest manner. He seemed almost shy in describing his accomplishments. "A lot of the things I've learned I've either done or have seen being done, but there's a lot of things I have yet to do," he said. Along with being a talented tradesman, Mr. Harrower also picked up a Inter -scholarship award for Canada in fencing in 1940. He also coached fencing at Western CUPID'S BALL 1983 Blyth & District Community Centre Music by: Moran Bros. Saturday, February 12, 1983 Dancing from 9 till 1 oor prize Srnorgasbord to follow Tickets $122.00 per couple Sponsored by Club 303 BLYTH INN FRIDAY & SATURDAY, JAN. 28 & 29 1 "HOWARD SMITE yt.YOUR HOSTS HAROLD & THELMA irk of all trades" University in London and at McMaster University in Hamilton, where he graduated in Science. George and his wife Agnes have been married for 40 years and have six children. Three of their children now live in New Zealand. Four of his six children travelled around the world with him and his wife while he worked with the United Nations. Included in Mr. Harrower's hobbies is the restoring and making of clocks. He restores and builds anything from small wall clocks to grandfather clocks. "I made a couple of clocks and people liked them so much 1 made more. I made the clocks mainly for the children in my family, it was just a hobby," he explained. Mr. Harrower's travelling days actually started before he was with the United Nations. He started out in the Air Force and then after World War II he was involved in the science department at a college in Jamaica. During his years with the United Nations Mr. Harrower lived in Central America for three years, Jamaica for three years and Pakistan for seven years. In Jamaica he was sent to set up a National Planning agency and in Central America he worked closely with the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Labor. But after all his travelling Mr. Harrower says he's glad to be retired. "We like Blyth a lot. It's quiet and we would never go back to a big city. Now I have a chance to do the things I want," said Mr. Harrower. When questioned about his favorite country in the world he showed preference toward India. "India has about 10,000 years of culture you could never exhaust. There's different languages and customs in every village," he noted. Travelling and working with foreign countries is in George Harrower's blood as his grandfather came over from Glasglow to Canada and became a woodworker. The company he worked for sent him across Europe on an industry improving role. One of the greatest memories Mr. Harrower has of his world travels is of a Budhist Monastery in India. "1 used to go up to the mountains and talk with the monks. It was amazing that they knew of everything that was going on. They live in such a peaceful place, all of the animals were tame. As I was talking to the monks but- terflies would come and sit on my head," laughs Mr. Harrower. One of George's prize experiments is a hydroponic greenhouse that he built at an estimated cost of 0,000. Hydroponically grown means that plants grow in nutrient solutions. Mr. Harrower's method consists of a pump which drives chemically mixed water into the flower beds irrigating the roots. "I've been hydroponically growing plants for about 30 years. I wrote to the University of California and Columbia and got the formula from them," he said. According to Mr. Harrower the hydroponic method allows the grower to induce the correct balance of nutrients to allow the plant to grow healthier. The greenhouse experiment is a test run for a solar heated house designed by Mr. Harrower. "I'm satisfied with the greenhouse and with all the calculations I've made the principles should apply to a solar house I have designed," said Mr. Harrower. The principles Mr. Harrower speaks of are those of a distribution of heat being collected by solar panels through a method similar to the pumping of water to irrigate the plants. Mr. Harrower plans to talk about his solar house with his son who is a carpenter in Ottawa. "I'm sure it will work. Hopefully we will be able to get a government grant to help finance the project," he ex- plained. Agnes Harrower sums up their life of travel and ad- venture best. "I rather regretted it (the travel) at the time. We had four young children to look after. But I wouldn't have missed it for anything," she said with a smile, "We're quiet people and we don't like a lot of exposure." tiC pi y 5h,eron Staaddelilaann The Executive of the Blyth U.C.W. met at the home of Lenora Davidson on January 20 and the year's schedule for general meeting and year's se spring and f:! i Thank tering services were drawn II The time of meeting has u en changed to the fourth Thursday of the month. ed Plans were ria', • for the World Day of Pryer to be held in the Anglican Church on Friday, March 4. Blyth Ualted Church Marriage and Divorce was the theme of the service at the United Church on Sunday with Mr. George Cowan officiating for the service. Mrs. Margaret Kai was the organist. It was announced that the Sacrament of Holy Baptism will take place next Sunday, January 30 during the ser- vice. If someone has been missed, it is still not too late to contact Mr. Cowan. Mr. Cowan will be away on Vacation starting January 31 - February 25. Services will be held as usual each Sunday with guest ministers as follows: George Harrower is a resident of Blyth. He is pictured here in his experimental greenhouse. (Photo by Rod Hilts) FIFA meeting to be held The Huron County Federa- tion of Agriculture's monthly meeting will be held on February 3 at 8 p.m. sharp. The location this month will be the Londesboro Com- munity Hall (upstairs) across from the Hullett Public School. A presentation of the Anyone wishing Myth Ladies Auxiliary to cater. Please Phone: 523-4352 or 523-4584 SPECIAL PRICES AVAILABLE IN STORES AS SH SPECIAL BULK CANDY A B GUMS JELLYBEANS lJ TUBES LICORICE BABIES NORDIC BERRIES OR ORANGE AND LEMON 51 ICES 218 Kg. 9 Vb SPECIAL BULK CORN CHIPS 3.51 1.5tj SPECIALS AVAILABLE ®N1WIN: Kg. WN WED.. JAN. 26 THEM IS, FEB. 1 SPECIAL OATMEAL COOKIES MIX 1.96 K SPECIAL COMPLETE EEF GRAVY MIX 351 Kg L59b Z HRS N HIGHWAY GODEICHe ONTARIO A preliminary working paper on a restructuring of the OFA will be brought to this meeting. A chance to discuss and question this paper will be given. Also, a representative from the Ontario Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax Depart- ment will be present. He will speak and answer questions about the use of dye in diesel fuel and any other questions on filing for fuel tax rebate. I THE BLYTII STANDARD) February 6: ftev. Gorden Pickell of Goderlch; February 13: Rev. Gordon Pickell; February 20: Mr. Robert Knighton of London representing the Canadian Bible Society. In case of an emergency requiring the service of a minister during this time, please contact Rev. Charles Swan of Walton, the supervising minister, or any other minister of your choice. At the annual church business meeting on January 24, representatives of the various church departments presented favorable reports. A vote of thanks was ex- tended to Mr. Cowan for his fine leadership during the last four months, and best Tarn to page 15 LYTH ARENA,. SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY, JAN. 26 1 p.m. -2 p -m. - Pre-school skating; 5 p.m. -10 p.m. - Minor Sports; 10 p.m. -11 p.m. - CRC Hockey. THURSDAYR JAN, 27 5:45 p.m. -6:45 p.ne. - Minor Sports; 7:15 pan. - Broom - ball Tournament. FRIDAY; JANUARY 28, 1983 3:30 p.en.-8:30 p.m. - Figure Skating; 9:00 p.m. - Broom - bell Tournament. SATURDAY, JANUARY 29, 1983 Broombell Tournament - All Day. SUNDAY, JANUARY 30, 1983 Broomb®ll Tournament - Ali Day. MON AY, JANUARY 3L 1983 6:30 p.eo.-9:00 p.m. - Minor Sports; 9:00 p.en.-10:00 p.m. - OPEN. YQb�S®AY, F RR IARY 1, 1983 1:00 p.m. -2:00 p.eeo. - Formers Hockey; 3:30 p.m. -6:30 p.m. - Figure Skating; 6:30 p.m. -7:30 p.eeu. - Lions skating for Beginners only; 7:45 p.ret.-11:00 p.m. - Blyth Brooraaball. WEDNESDAY EBRUARY 24_______19113 1:00 p.m.4:00 pain. - Pre -sale® ;3°. 1 p.Mp.veo, - Pee Wee "B" Practice; 6:00 p.eea.-10:00 p.a' . - Mor Sports; 10:00 p.raa.-11:00 p.eea. - CRC Harkey. TO BOOK ANY OF THE "OPEN" HOURS, (PLEASE CALL THE BLYTH ARENA AT 533-9600, OR ROSS COOK AT 523-4590. 1. Coming Events COMING! ! ! Blyth Legion Ladies Penny Sale on June 16, 17 and 18,1983.--4 THE CANADA WORLD YOUTH Young Peop'? are back and they would like to present slides and an evening of information of their events in Sri Lanka on Fri- day evening, Jan. 28, in the Blyth Public School al 8 p.m. Everyone Welcome. And also any person interested in enter- ing this program between the ages of 17 and 20 can contact 526-7295 or come out on Friday evening. -4 "THE HURON COUNTY Health Unit invites you to attend the Adult Health Guidance Centre, held at the Health Unit office, Medical Building, Brussels on Wednesday, February 2, 1983 from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. for: 1. Health Surveillance. 2. Foot Care; 3. Anaemia Screening: 4. Urine Testing: 5. Blood Pressure. - 4 BLYTH BROOMBALL TOURNA- MENT • Plan to attend our an- nual Blyth Broomboll Tourna- ment on January 27. 28. 29 30 with 36 men's teams and 12 ladies teams, The games start in Blyth on Thursday night and go to Sunday night with gomes being played in Brussels on Fri day night and all doy Saturday. Come and see the best top- notch broomball teams in the area 4 Farmers for a good farm building at a competitive price: PHONE RAY [AMBERS CONSTRUCTION 482-3305 f lileeton FRFF FSTIMATI .S 31tf E. Parker PI t•MRl'ti(, AND UF TIN(, t' alter '.'hrnrrs n,itl„n R.R. 2 RI YTH PHONE 887.6079 Imp, hi 3151 31 t1 1. Coming Events PANCAKE LUNCHEON in Blyth Memorial Hall on Tues., Feb. 15, 1983, starting at 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Adults $3.50, children $2. Sponsored by Trinity Anglican Church. -4-6 OLD TIME SKATING PARTY at Belgrove Community Centre, January 29 from 7 - 9 p.m. Ad- mission - 25 cents. Hot Dogs - 25 cents. Hot Chocolate - 25 cents. -- 4 7. Situations Wanted WILL DO CLEANING in the Blyth area. Phone 523-4417.-3,4 8. Form Stock FOR SALE: Large Holstein Heifer due soon. Phone 357-2861. 4 12. Wanted To Buy WANTED - small calves. either dairy or beef. Clare Van Camp. 357-2861. - 270 FRAN DOR ACRES Grain Storage and Handling el Aeration o Fe©i Storage end Handling s Pre -en, en©©red steel farm buildings FRANK PROCTER 1687-8d81 31 tf ERG Sales -Service Installation -Bern ( leener% -flunk Feeders -StnbllnR Manure cone\PPS FR11 1 SlI�IAII S Donald G. Bve� R.R. 2, RI YTH Phone Brussels 887.9024 31tf fammtitegmenzummtsra.onamotegenzettrxemi 19. Notice PREGNANT and need help? Free, positive, confidential sup- port. Birthright. Call 357.1066 or 357-2392, 357-1769 or London 432-7197 collect.---27tf PHIL's refrigerator and ap- pliance service. Prompt depen- dable service to all makes and models of domestic appliances. Phone 887-9062.-27tf CONCRETE WORK - Expert chimney and roofing repairs. Specializing in stabling. Don Ives. Phone Brussels 887. 9024. • 27tf L. & M. Auto Wrecking. We buy scrap cars, rods, batteries and scrap. Phone 887-9561. - 27tf JIM COOK Furniture Refinishing also floors, woodwork, doors. etc. Phone 523-9284.- 32eow CUSTOM FARM SERVICES *Swathing Combining Straight *pick-up swaths F A1K PROCTOR 887-9481 Township of Morris !Person required to COUNT DOGS In the Township of Morris. DUTIES It CLUDE: Issuing licenses, dog tags and collecting Dog Tax. Pleases state charge per dog desired. Clearly merited. sealed appllcatlons wolll be received by the under signed until 4 P.M. on February 4, 14553. PIAP4CY MtC49IE Claarta Treasurer B.O. 4, Brussels, Ontario. Pl00 1940 24. Cords Of Thanks BROMLEY We would like to thank all those who sent cards, flowers and gifts while we were in Clinton Hospital and since returning home. Special thanks to Dr. Street and the nurses on second floor. --Anita and Shawn Bromley.- 4 RUTTELL My sincere thanks to all those who remembered me with cards, visits, flowers and treats while I was a patient in Clinton Public Hospital. Special thanks to Dr. Street, nurses on first floor and to Jim and Janet Lowrie and Agnes for taking me to and from the hospital and for their daily visits. - Louis Buttell. 4 HUTTON Real Estate RLYTH - Storey and o half brick home in on excellent residential area Good sized living room dining room and kitchen Owner moving and must sell Try your offer WAWANO3H = 10 acres with o 36x50 barn Lot hos many mature trees. A very choice place to build Price '19 900 Financing available ST. HELENS - 3 ocres with updated 3 bedroom home Nice eat in kitchen dining room laundry room Two baths ions newt Nearly new furnace and wood stove New drilled well Workshop of coloured steel heated and in suloted size 74x32 Garage Asking '35 500 4 ACRES RIFILGRAVIE ARRA 3 bedroom electrically heated house river at back of property A very ()Ufa( five property On 0 County rood Must he sold to close an FState MEL MATHIkS wInghotm 357.340$ Rep, osartting LLOYD bb. I9UTPOtst tttlAL ESTATE Kincerdlne MINRIWMARIMIWWWWWWIN