The Wingham Advance-Times, 1979-06-06, Page 7■
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The Wingham Advance -Tunes, .lune 6. 1979—Pa Ike 7
Warren House owner stuck to -what he knows
WARREN HOUSE is one of the older businesses in Wingham. The store has been around
for mor& than 25 years at the same location and though it originally sold draperies and
gifts, it now features radios, televisions, stereos and even sells home computers. David
Loughran, service techniclan, and Bud Cruickshank are shown at the store display.
Wingham ... ,
In its 1M.h year
When Bud Cruickshank bought Warren
House on Diagonal Road in 1954 he decided to
keep on selling the gifts, draperies and pic-
ture frames which were the mainstay of the
business when it belonged to Charles
McKibbon, but he soon expanded to include
radios and televisions.
He wanted to get into the business he knew
well — radio and television. He got into
television sales at the right time, one year
before CKNX Channel 8 first broadcast in
November, 1%5.
Soon after the change in ownership at
Warren House, the draperies and gift shop
were given up and were replaced with a
larger selection of electronic home en-
tertainment.
Mr. Cruickshank stayed on at CKNX, which
was then owned by his family. He acted as an
announcer at the radio station, a copy writer
and, until the We of CKNX in 1971, he was the
television station manager.
AMAZING CHANGES
The changes in electronics in recent years
have been nothing short of amazing, ac-
cording to Mr. Cruickshank. The
sophistication of some of the new micro
computers, video games, color televisions
and pocket calculators has developed .so
quickly that by the time a product reaches the
shelves of stores it is already, almost out-
dated.
At the time of writing the Wingham PUC
was testing a micro computer available
through the Radio Shack franchise store and
besides ,fioing complex mathematical com-
putations the machine could also regularly
win at blackjack.
It may be fairly soon that most homes have
their own computers capable of being linked
by telephone with large central computers
capable of answering questions, solving
problems, doing banking or ordering goods.
"There'll be more changes in the next five
years in technology than in the last 500," Mr.
Cruickshank predicted. "I can almost
guarantee it."
When production volume increases in
electronic products the unit price often
plummets. Pocket calculators which
originally cost $150 can be replaced by new
units with greater capabilities for one -
fifteenth of the cost. Even television sets,
which haven't really dropped much in price,
haven't risen in price as much as most con-
sumer products.
A new color console television costs "darn
close" to what a black and white console sec
cost; when Warren House was purchased in
1964.
Colo televisions are so popular now they
make up about 95 per cent of new television
sales, Mr. Cruickshank reported. The new
solid state ads are a lot more dependable
than the older vacuum tube noes.
Some people still object to getting a color
television because they have seem poor color
images on the televisions of friends.
One man who wanted a large black and
white set was disappoipt�ed that he couldn't
get one at the time at Warren House. He
didn't like color televisions, but he went away
a satisfied customer when he learned the
color could be turned off, leaving a new eolor
set with just a black and white picture. He
bought one, but vowed to leave the color off.
Mr. Cruickshank says he tbinks the man
has the color on now.
Some of the big changes in the electronics
market in the near future will involve the
video tape ....... ; ... which records television
programs. There are probably only four or
five of them in town now, but because the
machines allow someone to tape a favorite
show while out of the boo or to watch a
sports game while .... ,%l;, i, a good movie
their popularity will soar, Mr. Cruickshank
suggested.
Video disc players, a lot like record players,
will allow some people to buy a good movie
and watch it r. �.. , they want. The special
machines will probably be available this fall
or next spring.
Warren House became a Radio Shack
associate store three years ago. The franchise j
allows Warren House to carry a large variety—
of products promoted nationally.
People recognize the Radio Shack products
and though walk-in traffic isn't as great as it
might be on Josephine Street, the 5 Diagonal
Rd. store isn't out of the way for people
shopping around for large purchases, Mr.
Cruickshank said. There is better parking in
the area of the store than in some other areas
of town, allowing Mr. Cruickshank or service
technician David Loughran to check car radio
or stereo units while still in the vehicle.
If Mr. Cruickshank's prediction holds true
there should be some pretty amazing elec-
tronic products hitting the shelves of Warren
House Radio Shack and other stores in the
near future.
By Murray Gaunt, MPP for Huron -Bruce Matches k S arburningdeRepai op
a,-Quee s Park 24,
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Last week the Social but, hospital representatives told province to elicit public response By Shirley J. Keller
Development Committee, of the committee patient care will and received more than 300 briefs Huron County is buyine 37,500 recent
Flannery told council them, with smoking going out?"
t problems such as methane he inquired.
which I am chairman, cam- suffer if they comply, to help in .preparing its recom- books of matches as an ad- gas formation in former landfill He was told the county usually
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menced hearings on the hospital Health Minister Timbrell has mendations. The ministry plans vertising giveaway, but if some sites are worrying some officials. purchases old th books at a time
bed cutback program. told the committee his ministry to again contact local govern- members of county council had He said the persons who dump which represents a three or four -
The hearings led off with a will hold a conference to deal ments and other organizations their way the matches would be the garbage are considered Year supply.
statement from the minister and with the needs of small hospitals and groups to explain the used to light garbage fires in- responsible for what they In other business the
Dr. Allan Dyer, assistant deputy in late September. proposals before final legislation stead. discard, but noted this is not development committee
minister, justifying the cutbacks Natural Resources Minister is introduced, which should occur At the invitation of the county always anough protection. reminded all councillors of a
and
the areexpnecessary
the reasons why James Auld recently announced early next year. federation of agriculture several Reeve Allan Campbell of ,farm woodlot management
Y and how the a revision of 14 different hunting Eight regional meetings will be members of council's develop- McKillop Township didn't seem seminar to be held at the
ministry arrived at the specifics licences, which is expected to held across the province to ex- ment committee had attended a too concerned about the garbage Wingham
of the program, including the 3.5 bring in a g ge ng Legion Hall June 9. It
P Bn ng g approximately $6.5 plain the explain the proposals, meeting of the Oxford County issue. He was more interested in was noted that proper
per thousand bed formula. million in additional revenue beginning this week in Ottawa. In Federation of Agriculture on the the purchase of 37,560 books of management of woodlots can
The first hospitals to appear over the next three years. With the following three-week period garbage disposal dilemma. matches. result in tremendous financial
were delegations from the the exception of moose licences other meetings will be held in Seaforth Reeve John Flannery, "What are you going to do with advantage for owners.
Wingham and District Hospital this is the first time hunting fees Sault Ste. Marie, Dryden, who was at the Norwich meeting,
board and a similar group from have been raised since 1970. Thunder Bay, Kingston, London, reported the landfill versus in- _
Alexandra Marine and General For residents of Ontario deer, Barrie and Toronto. In Sep- cineration argument continues, NOW OPEN
Hospital in Goderich. moose and farmer's deer tember workshops are planned but environment officials still
These hearings will continue licences have all been raised by with municipal staff during prefer the landfill method for Under New Ownership and Management
until the latter part of June, at five dollars to $15, $20 and $10 which the proposals for change disposing of garbage.
which time the committee will be respectively. The lowest amount will be detailed. Mr. Bennett has "I know there are some who TRI -COUNTY WELDING AND
making a report to the legislature hunters will pay for any licence, set a deadline of Nov. 16 for don't like it, but smoke goes up
containing recommendations to such as the raccoon dog licence comment on the white paper and nobody bothers about it up FABRICATING
the ministry in respect to the and the small game or "groun- proposals and plans to introduce there," Reeve Simon Hallahan of
program. dhog" licence, will be five legislation for the new act as soon East Wawanosh Township
g suggested in its dollars. as (formerly Maitland Metal and Fabricating)
Wingham su possible thereafter. argued. Tuckersmith Reeve 9)
presentation that provincial Licences for persons who are Copies of the white paper Ervin Sillery agreed with Mr. " SPEaALM IN ALUMINUM WELDING"
budget restraints could force it not Ontario residents have in- together with a summary con- Hallahan, saying the province is
into a position of opting out and creased by proportionately tained in the ministry's going to run out of land ,for announce their opening at 446 Josephine St.,
that the hospital would consider greater amounts. It will now cost magazine, Housing Ontario, are garbage disposal in "no time
`menu billing', in which patients a non-resident $200 to hunt moose being forwarded to all flat". Winghom.
are charged directly for services in Ontario, which is $25 higher municipalities, planning boards, He predicted that government Hours of business:
and, in turn, send the bills to than in 1978. (The $200 licence is a school boards, committees of here will have to slacken its Monday to Friday ::50 a.m. to 5:00 p.m,
OHIP, which might not reim- composite or "general" licence, adjustment and all others who controls on burning garbage and Saturday 9.00 a.m. to 12 noon
burse them for the full amount. valid for moose, deer, bear and have participated in or are likely noted that in the United States '
Wingham is being asked to cut small game.) The small dif- to be affected by this review. and Europe burning is preferred Phone 357-ZZLZ
14 of its 82 active treatment beds, ference between the previous over landfill.
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residents to hunt either small
apt, ends may _
game or deer, bears and small
attend da
game has been corrected. The
council y
choice these hunters will now
Huron County's department
have will be between a $4o non-
heads will have the opportunity
Announce
resident small game licence and
this month to attend the annual
ent
an $80 deer, bear and small game
council day at the University of
licence.
Western Ontario, but not all
Housing minister Claude
council members thought it was a
Bennett presented a white paper
good idea.
on the Planning Act to the
legislature last week. This paper
In a show of hands county
councillors voted 16-13 in favor of
The Wingham
does not refit• to a series of
giving the department heads a
Veterinary
simple amendments to the
half day off June 13 to ride the
Clinic
existing act but proposes a new
bus to London with councillors
act which would involve: (t)
and tour the university.
refining the role and interests of
East Wawanosh Reeve Simon
is pleased to announce that
the province in local planning so
Hallahan spoke in favor of
that there would be no in-
terference in municipal matters
'to
allowing the department heads to
take the trip, saying they deserve
* ''
_ > D r • Robbie Borland
unless it is necessary protect
an outing and could double up
the provincial inttl0•est; (2)
work the next day if necessary.
is now associated with the clinic.
streamlining the planning
However Goderich Township
process in Ontario by cutting red
tape and by providing
Reeve Grant Stirling was op-
posed. "All departments say they
c
Dr. Borland holds a Bachelor of Science De -
municipalities which are capable
need more help," he noted. "If
gree from the University of Guelph as well as
with more autonomy in deciding
their
they are that busy they should
home
`' a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree from
`�•.
own local planning issues;
stay and work."
(3) altering the role of the
in other executive committee
the Ontario Veterinary College.
municipal board when it deals
business scholarships were
with planning matters so that it
approved for two county young
becomes solely an appellate body
people studying at Centralia
Dr. Borland will be involved with the treat -
to deal with issues more quiclky
College of Agricultural Tecnhol-
ment of both large and small animals.
and efficiently.
ogy. Oscar Meier of RR 4, Brus-
The act has been under review
sets, and Barbara Aldwinckle of
since 1975 by a committee which
RR 1, Varna, will each receive
held meetinas across the
Alan.
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