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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1988-08-23, Page 281 Page 12B - The Wingham Advance-Tjmea, August 23,1, Diue 4�tS WOW �U n after a 30 -year absence Many happy , memories were shared by members of a rock band of the 1950s and the fans who enjoyed their music, when the Blue Cats held a reunion in Nova Scotia earlier this month. One of the former members of the Blue Cats is Reg O'Hagan of Wingham. The Blue Cats were the, most popular rock -band in the Maritimes in the late '50s. Reports from area newspapers tell of packed theatres, teenagers dancing in the aisles, police called to quiet their fans, hotel lobbies jammed with autograph - seeking fans and names, addresses and messages written in lipstick on their cars. It was the frenzied heyday of rock and roll and Elvis and the excitement extended to eastern Canada and the Blue Cats. The popular group played on tele- vision shows in Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and New Bruns- wick and came east to Toronto where they entertained in clubs, on radio and television. Formed in December of 1957, they soon after quit their jobs and turned the band into a full -tune business. Original members were Harold Borden, lead singer; Bob Ferguson on drums; Reg O'Hagan on keyboards and vocals; Bob George on bass and Jimmy Haggart on guitar and -- vocals. Mr. Borden and Mr. Fergu- son were largely responsible for planning this year's reunion and the O'Hagan family planned a trip east to visit Reg's family and be part of the activities. Mr. George and Mr. Haggart could not be present for this year's performance and were replaced by two guitarists from the area. The New Glasgow Stadium was the scene of a concert and dance attended by 1,200 who came to reminisce and enjoy the, music of yesteryear. Several, more were turned away. Among those in attendance were a bride and groom of 30 years ago who had enjoyed the music of the Blue Cats at their wedding reception; and a woman who had first become a Blue Cats fan at the age of 9. The former band members also performed for the children in the afternoon and were interviewed on radio. The Blue Cats broke up when their members went different directions, Mr. George leaving to join the RCMP and Mr. Borden going to the armed forces. Both are now retired, Mr. Borden residing in Exeter. Mr. Ferguson is now a Nova Scotia merchant; Mr. O'Hagan is ambu- lance director at Wingham and Dis- trict Hospital and Mr. Haggart became well known as a country entertainer and continues to perform in Western Canada. For one brief shining moment, the Blue Cats returned to the Camelot of their youth and relived the sweet smell, of success. Thirty years dissolved in the ageless, magic of music and the Blue Cats and their fans were young and carefree again! NEW SERVICE INSTALLED — Ken Saxton, Wingham Public Utilities Commission manager and ,Wingham Reeve Bruce Machan surveyed the scene on Alfred Street where a new water -sewer service was being installed last week. GOING BACK COLLEGE TO SCHOOL UNIVERSITY? Then shop at the WINGHAM SALES ARENA — Everything under one roof at discount prices CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR - for the entire family. Super savings on boys' and girls' clothing & footwear. Thousands of blue jeans for men, women & children, workwear, No. 1 C.S.A. approved safety shoes, work pants and shirts, coveralls for men and boys, rubber boots. BULK FOODS - PRODUCE - DISCOUNT GROCERIES - Bulk cookies, baking goods, spices, nuts, candy, canned goods, pet foods, hundreds of items to choose from. NEW & USED FURNITURE - ANTIQUES - GIFTWARE - Desks, bookcases, dressers, chest of drawers, night stands, stereo stands, box springs & mat- tresses, water beds, bunk beds, living room suites, coffee and end tables, table and chair sets. NOTE: We take trade-ins or will buy outright • artial or corn • lete Estates. CARPET ROLL ENDS - REMNANTS & AREA RUGS In popular room sizes, colours suchas brown, beige, blue, green, mushroom and earth tones. Bring your room sizes with you. .-.-_....-..._.- SPORTING GOODS - NEW & USED GUNS - AMMUNITION - Scopes, fishing gear, hunting knives, gun cases, gun cabinets, tools, wrench sets,'socket sets, plier sets, hammers, etc. Get -The Most For Your Dollar Shop The WINGHAM SALES AREN 357-1730 —Just North of Wingham on -Hwy. No. 4 Open Monday -Saturday 9 - 6 p.m. Fri. Nights Till 9 p.m. • Cash • Cheques • Visa • Mastercard accepted. i rIAP THE BLUE CATS were the most popular rock group in the Maritimes in the late 1950s. Shown in this picture, taken about 30 years ago, are, front row from left, Bob George, Jimmy Haggart and Reg O'Hagan; top, Harold Borden and Bob Ferguson. Wheat board pre•dicts- no increase in shelf price Consumers should take special note of the price of wheat based products, including cake and pastry, cookies, biscuits, cereals and bread. The Ontario Wheat Producer's Marketing _.Bo_ard says;. as far as wheat is concerned, there should be no increase in the shelf price of wheat based products due to recent price changes for raw wheat. In keeping with the fedaral gov- ernment's decision to alter the two- price wheat policy, the hoardhas been forced to lower the price of wheat to processors from the $257 per tonne ($7 per bushel) level in ef- fect for the past two years, to $228 per tonne ($6.20 per bushel) for Aug-. ust and September. In a normal crop year, about 25 per cent of producers' wheat g_oes into the domestic human consump- tion, market under the two -price wheat policy while the remaining 75 per cent, must go export at below cost of production levels, which av- erage $147 per tonne ($4 per bushel) . Officials of the, marketing board say producers are fed up with prod- uct price increases being blamed on the price of wheat, and consumers should clearly understand the price of wheat represents a very insignifi- cant percentage of the shelf price of most products. Depending on the product, the val- ue of wheat in end products ranges from between two per cent and 10 per cent. According to Statistics Canada, abor is the major cost component in the processing and distribution of akery and other cereal products, ccounting for 30 per cent of the re - ail price. Wheat, sugar and vegeta- e oils are the main agricultural in- uts and represent about 15 per cent f the retail price. The, marketing board suggests onsumers should check shelf prices nd demand to know why price in - eases occur, particularly when wheat prices decrease or remain onstant. Manufacturers have suggested ower wheat prices would enable e}n to compete with,imports. How- er, they do not guarantee a reduc- on in the shelf price in Canada, and is very doubtful that the shelf price imported products will decline ther, the wheat board states. Industry spokesman also say low - wheat prices will not necessarily can lower product price because of e cost of other ingredients such as lk and eggs. 1 b a bl p 0 c a cr CO 1 th ev ti it of ei er th mi New Crop Prides The Ontario Wheat Board has just announced an increase in the initial payment to producers for new crop wheat, form$110 per tonne to $130 per -tonne. -- The board emphasizes the in- crease has no relationship to the price charged to millers and proces- sors and, therefore, there is no way consumers are affected by the in- crease. The initial payment is only a par- tial payment made to producers at the time they deliver their wheat to the board. They do not receive the total or balance of the money until after the end of the crop year, and the mar- keting board usually, makes those payments in September. This, means producers do not re- ceive the total price for their wheat until about one year after harvest. The board borrows money to make the initial payment to producers and then through pooling of domestic and export sales receipts, pays off the loans and pays out the balance to producers. Bean festival is slated for this weekend On Aug. 27, the 23 annual L Festival will take place in the village of Zurich. The event commences at 7 a.m. with an old-fashioned pancake breakfast. The renowned home - cooked bean and barbecued pork chop dinner will be available to festival goers from 11 a.m. to ap- proximately 7 p.m. This year's festival will feature a variety of live and continuous en- tertainment for all to enjoy. Included in the entertainment line- up are the famous Forest City Jazz Band and the versatile musician Rick Powell. Other exciting events scheduled for the day are a frog jumping con- test, a custom rod and antique car show, a "Bean Queen" contest and a horseshoe tournament. The special feature attraction at this year's Bean Festival will be a fabulous one-man air show. This special show, performed by Terry Stuart of Terryair, will begin at 2 p.m. and is sure to be a popular event.