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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1983-10-19, Page 3i Clint S n man turns tiin By Rod Hilts Time represents a lot of things for a lot of people. For most people tune is money but no more so than for Terry Hollinshead of Clinton. Terry repairs clocks on a part time basis. What started off as just a hobby for Terry has turned into business that has seen him repair close to 3,000 clocks in the Clinton area. "When I started the business eight years ago I thought it would be a good way to meet people as well as being a service to them," Terry said. Nine years ago, he and his wife Valerie came to Clinton from Paignton, England, near Tor Bay. In England, Terry ap- prenticed as a millwright in a rubber fac- tory. He worked for Champion in Goderich for eight years as a maintenance worker until he was laid off last August. Repairing clocks began as a hobby at the age of 10, when he began experimenting with an alarm clock. "It was disastrous. I decided I would try and take an alarm clock apart. The spring was still wound up and consequently there were parts scattered around the kitchen and living room," Terry said. While he was growing up, he continued to be fascinated by clocks and what made them tick. When Terry was m his mid -20's, Tom Jones, a retired clockmaker, gave him some of his tools, an assortment of old clocks and a lot of useful tips. In his spare time he practiced on the clocks until he knew them inside and out. In England, during the early 1970s, he worked part time for a jeweler as a clock repairer. In 1971 he branched out into his own repair business. "The first grandfather clock I repaired was owned by the founder of Singer Sewing Machines in England," he said. He said the clock repair business is more popular in England than in Canada. He estimated that there is a repair shop every block in the old country. "There is definitely potential for clock repairs here on a part time basis. I've repaired between 2,000 and 3,000 in Clinton over the past eight years. But in England clock repair is a big concern," he said. What special talent does it take to repair a clock? According to Terry, experience is the biggest asset. He also says you must be mechanically inclined and have a lot of patience. Terry Hollinshead of Clinton has been repairing clocks as a partime occupation since he came to Canada from England in the early 1970's. ( Rod Hilts photo) tntson t "If you're going to attempt to repair a clock make sure it's your own. Clock repair is a specialized field. Usually you can do more damage than good by trying to repair them yourself," he warned. Terry has repaired a variety of clocks ranging from China clocks to a golden hour clock, which is now a collector's item. The late Joe Silcox of Clinton gave him a golden hour clock about seven years ago and said if he could repair it, he could have it. The golden hour clock was made in Chicago and they stopped making them about 25 or 30 years ago. Terry repaired it and now the rare clock sits in his living room. Terry once repaired a wall clock in Bayfield that he estimated to be 200 years old. The clock had all wooden moving parts and was rectangular. He said it was one of the most difficult clocks he has ever repaired. Recently, he repaired the punch -in clock at the Clinton Piano Factory. The 100 year old clock there required new bushings and some new teeth in the gears. Hospital purchases aides with grant The Board of Governors of the Clinton Public Hospital, at their regular board meeting, decided to purchase a single chan- nel COAG -A -MATE at the cost of $3,450 and a portable suction unit costing $1,497. These machines will be purchased with the $5,000 grant money from the Town of Clinton. Public Relations chairman Faye Fear an- nounced that the second Annual Celebrity Auction has been set for April 21, 1984 at the Clinton Legion. Jack Riddell, M.P.P. for Huron - Middlesex, has again offered his services as auctioneer. - In an effort to try and raise money to buy much needed equipment, it was decided to place donation boxes at each entrance to the hospital with description of some of the equipment needed. Letters will be sent out asking for donations and anyone wishing to donate to this worthwhile cause can contact the hospital. All donations are tax deductible. The Board would like to express a sincere thank -you to the employees who are so generously giving towards the equipment fund through payroll deductions. At a recent meeting of County Council, county representative for Clinton Hospital, Faye Fear in her presentation, asked coun- cil to consider the changing of the by-law gs to payments to the local hospitals. Under the present by-law, the only way the hospital can receive any funds from the county is if they have a building project approved by the Ministry of Health. Mrs. Fear asked that council consider giving funds annually to the hospitals, maybe on a prorated basis of beds or any method council deemed fair. Weather OCTOBER 1983 1982 11 18 8 18 14 12 19 11 15 8 13 21 6 15 5 14 9 2 13 6 15 12 3 11 4 16 14 3 5 1 17 13 4 9 0 Rain 15 mm Rain 8mm DON'S SHOE PLACE ALL INOUK BOOTS ALSO ON SALE "Because You're Worth It" %OFF ALL LADIES' CHILDREN'S NORTH STAR WINTER BOOTS Men's Terra Nova INSULATED SALE PRICE PrIwsTSTOW iNfs ' FO QUALITY Aly® VALUE"ALL NORTH STi WINTER BOOTS X49°9 Green Patch Work Boots 60 Main Street SEAFORTH, ONTARIO ALSO ON SALE ALL INATOCK INOUK, TRACTOR & SOREL BOOTS SUNCOAST MALL, HIGHWAY 21 GODERICH s CLINTON NEWS -RECORD. WEDNESDAY, OC'I'OBRR 19. 1983—PAGE 3 y thou rel. f it usiness Terry said that the most common problems with docks are dirt and wear. He suggests that a little bit of oil in the right places helps some clocks last longer. In some cases, the clocks Terry works on are so old that parts aren't available. In those situations he handcrafts the parts. Any parts that are on the market, he orders from his supplier in Toronto. His clientele have come from as far away as Michigan and Alberta to get their clocks repaired. The ex -mayor of Pontiac, Michigan, who has a cottage at Port Albert, brought a couple of antique clocks for Terry .Diabetes informati y Wendy Somerville Diabetes is defined as a disease associated with the deficient insulin secre- tion leading to excess sugar in the blood and urine. Victims of the disease have, in the Scholarship fund... from page 1. who was born in Ontario on July 22,1917. "He was considered to be a mischievous youngster. He was guilty of throwing mud at the local boathouse; he asked questions incessantly without waiting for answers; he liked to collect junk; and he made snor- ting noises when he laughed. As a con- sequence of these acts which continued over the years, he was deemed to be a public nuisance and subsequently, in 1938 at age 20 he was committed to a psychiatric hospital." This is the introduction to the story of the man who has lived at the Bluewater Centre in Goderich since 1976. Mr. Switzer knows about the scholarship and on June 1 of this year presented the first recipient, Leana Finlayson, with the Earl Ralph Switzer scholarship. In the words of the association, "Earl still snorts when he laughs and he still likes to collect junk. He is a very special person who has touched the lives of all who know him." 1983 ISSUE CANADA SAVINGS BONDS FROM JOHN WISE INSURANCE BROKERS 5 Rottenbury St. E. Clinton, Ont. 482-9644 ORDER NOW! GET HOLDING INTEREST AT9'/2% PER ANNUM TO NOVEMBER 7, 1983 to fix. "No clock has beat him yet," his wife Valerie said of Terry's ability to fix clocks. "I'm always learning. Every clock is different," Terry says. "It's more of a routine now than a challenge, but it started out as a challenge." n available past, had to deal with some questions that could not be answered by their doctor. To- day, Clinton Public Hospital is dealing with the problem ' 'inanp,•-�'-ed questi.,-- ' holding classes designed to familiarize the diabetic with the disease. The Diabetes Teaching Program is held on two consecutive Mondays during the month. The first Monday of the set is taught by a hospital nurse who discusses such things as the fasting of blood sugar, ad- ministering insulin and the symptoms and steps in the treatment of diabetes. The teeter-totter concept; a physical, emotional and chemical imbalance due to stress dur- ing the diabetic's daily insuling exercise, is also explained. The first Monday of the set starts at about 8:30 a.m. and runs until 3:30 p.m. Barb Gosse, a diabetes diet expert, con- ducts the second Monday of the set. She helps diabetics become accustomed with special situations and special days. She in- structs them on fluid diets for sick days, special exercise and the change in the diabetic's system due to sleeping in and late dinner hours. She also informs the diabetic when to call a doctor and also explains the theory behind the diabetes diet. The hours for this session run from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.rn Mrs. Gosse says that the classes are open to group discussion so that the diabetic can share his problems and conquests with fellow diabetics. The classes are $15 a person and $25 a cou- ple. OHIP does not cover the cost and all teaching material and meals are included in the price. October is the third month for the sessions to be held and the next set is scheduled for November 14 and 21, According to Mrs. Gosse, the course has been successful and diabetics are leaving with the feeling they have learned a great deal about their disease. "Once diabetics are aware of all the things that are necessary, they can have a good lifestyle," she said. Use caution +++ Piles of rubbish and oily rags are some of the things that can cause fatal fires through spontaneous combustion. Proper containers can help overcome this hazard. +++ The Industrial Accident Prevention Association urges you to check your home and garage regularly for such fire hazards. HAIR SHOP INTRODUCES SPECIAL SAVINGS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS Because of our strong senior citizen clientele...we have created a special price structure for you. SHAMPOO STYLE & 411 3 CUT o . SHAMPOO& SET $70 We have increased our staff of professional stylists too, for your hairdressing needs. 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