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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1988-08-03, Page 19Monster truck is feature A Monster truck will be the featured at- traction at a car show slated to be held in Seaforth on Sunday, August 21. "Wheels, Wheels, Wheels" will be hosted by the Seaforth and District Community Centres and will be held in conjunction with the Seaforth Lions Club's Huron Foodfest. It's Seaforth's first car show and it is open to anyone who has a car all done up and wants to show it. "It's a drive in show," said organizer Graham Nesbitt. "Basically that means people can just drive, in on the day of the show - or they can reserve a spot inside." Mr. Nesbitt noted interest has been high among the area's car clubs and expects everything from street rods, antique cars, 4 by 4s and bikes to be on display. "There are ,a lot of people out there who have spent a lot of time and money putting cars together. This is their chance to let local people see what it's all about - see what so they're doing," said Mr. Nesbitt. The featured attraction, however, will be bigtime " Monster t ruc,k "Red Iron". Built and owned by Fred White of Arthur, 's car crunching vehicle is only the fifth of kind in Canada (there are two in On- )). A 19811 Chevy Silverado pick-up, it is .vered by a 454 Chevrolet engine and features 12 forward and 12 reverse gears, and $10,000, worth of rubber. True to its name, Red Iron is bright red in color. Each of its four tires weighs 1, l I -I pounds and measures six feet high by four feet wide. The total vehicle measures nearly 12 feet by 12 feet. The distance between the ground and the rocker panels measures 5 foot, nine inches making it possible for a medium sized man `and underneath the vehicle. Flat out this monster truck is capable of travelling 55 miles per hour. Red Iron took two years to build and was built primarily by Mr. White myself, who used to be a mechanic and now works at his brother's metal building fabrication plant. Mr. White financed most of the building of the truck himself, with some help from Steelway Building Systems (his brother's plant) and other contributors. As to why he decided to build a monster truck Mr. White said he "has no idea". "I guess it was just something that in- trigued me. I'm a car junkie and I got talk- ing to the owners of some of these vehicles in the states and decided to build one," he said. "I've built smaller cars but they've just kept growing and growing. It's a different hobby, but once you go for a ride in a monster truck it does nothing but turn your crank." But it's no longer a hobby. Mr. White said he's invested a lot of money in his monster truck and plans to get it back. Now that Red Iron is finished he'll do a number of promo- tions for the GM dealership this year, and Will enter the big time monster truck circuit next year. "I'm really proud. It's a good looking truck and I think it'll do what I want it to. The circuit is very competitive but I'm quite impressed with my truck." .. Anyone who would like to see Red Iron and other statuesque vehicles can do so by coming to the Seaforth and District Com- munity Centres between noon and 8 p.m. on August 21. The Huron Foodfest will be tak- ing place on the same date, at the same loca- tion. Anyone requiring further information, or wanting to book indoor car space, should call Graham Nesbitt at 527-1272. McKillop council end McKillop Township council has endorsed a resolution from the 'Toronto city council, against spending lottery profits on hospitals. Bill 119, an act to amend the Ontario Lot- tery Corporation Act, allows the govern- ment to spend unallocated lottery profits which remain at the end of the fiscal year on the operation of hospitals. Currently this money is being spent on physical fitness and recreation facilities, and Toronto city coun- cil felt it should continue to be used for this purpose, because there are other means of financing hospitals. McKillop township council was in agreement with the Toronto city council and supported their stand against Bill 119. Also at the regular August meeting of McKillop Township council, a general voucher was approved for payment in the amount of $36,971.12. A portion of this, $3,319.80, was for the Seaforth Fire depart- rses resolution ment for operating expenses until June 30. A further $2,766 was for a fire call answered by the Seaforth Fire Department. The roads voucher amounted to $44,986.36, and this included a payment to George Rad- ford Construction Limited, Blyth of $34,706.25 for reconstruction which is cur- rently taking place on township roads. And council read correspondence from a provincial government committee which is recommending a reduction in the number of conservation authorities in the province from 32 to 18. This would be achieved through the amalgamation of the authorities, rather than eliminating any. The committee is also recommending staff at the authorities be reduced in numbers from 937 to 337. McKillop township council will be looking at these recommendations and their effects in a meeting with the Maitland Valley Con- servation Authorityat a special meeting on August 12. Legion calls for canes The August Executive meeting was held a week ago Tuesday with a good complement of members present. The President Mel Melanson called the meeting early prior to going on a holiday. It was noted some walk- ing canes were unaccounted for and would the people who are not using them any more please return them to the Legion. The Legion has wheelchairs, walkers and these canes and crutches to lend out to patients who require them. Its only wish is that they are returned when they• are not required anymore. The three golf teams who qualified to go to the District golf last month will leave at 7:30 a.m. by bus from the Legion, to play in Hanover. Tee -off times are listed at the Branch. They are wished lots of luck. The First World War Veterans Banquet will be held on Sunday, October 30. Owing to the fire at the Brussels Branch, the Zone had to reschedule the Banquet which Seaforth offered to host. A donation to the Family and Children Services was made to enable a child to go to camp this summer. Sports officer Linda reported there would be a "Texas Scramble" on September 3, if enough members are interested. There is a list on the bulletin board for names. A Texas Scramble is a golf game where everyone on the team hits the ball from the position where the furthest ball was driven the previous shot. There will be another lawn bowling night with a corn roast as soon as John can find enough corn, some Friday night this month. The Bowling that was held a couple of weeks ago was well attended with 36 bowlers pre- sent. After two games of bowling hot-dogs and a light lunch was served. The Auxiliary served a very good smorgasbord style banquet a week ago with over 200 present. The next Banquet will be Sunday, September 4. The ladies would like to thank all those who attended and hope to ' see you next month. Their President Eva WEDDINGS THE HURON EXPOSITOR, AUGUST 10, 1988 -- SA McMaster Simon INSURANCE, 19ROKERS INC. . ',Auto • Home • Farm Branch Manager BILL (WM.) SIEMON COMMERCIAL & LIFE INSURANCE RO. Box 488 CxU Collect 68 On4.rlo Rd.. sue. 349.9198 MITCHELL, Oat. , 348-9817 Doll Show & Sale BERG Sales - Service Installation Free Estimates • Barn Cleaners • Stabling • Bunk Feeders Donald C. Ives R.R. 2 Blyth Brussels 887-9024 at the St. Marys Community Centre Sun, Aug. 14 = 10:30 am - 5:00 pm Over 40 different dealers, doll supplies antiques, modern reproduction dolls. Air conditioned Show Sponsored by Refreshments & Lunch Colonial Plates & Dolls Ltd. available , end Colonial Doll Members NEW LOCATION At Seaforth Sewing Centre NEXT DAY SERVICE 11 St., IMAGESeaforttort h 527-1900 :>•-s•: •.-�.-.:.mss:::: STORE SLICED BUTT OR SHANK PORTION • COOKED 99FRESH HAM HAMLB. LB. I BLADE OR SHORT RIB ROAST MCQUAHD-SNIDER Anne Marie McQuaid and Gordon Snider of Kitchener were married in St. Michael's Church, Waterloo, on May 28, 1988. Maid of honor was Mary Catherine Mc- Quaid of Toronto and bridesmaids were Madonna and Carol Ann of Seaforth. All are sisters of the bride. James Van Every of St. Agatha was best man. SIDE BACON 29 LB, 1• STORE MADE BACON BURGERS .,1,49 .1.79 STRIPPED LOIN STEAKS LB. 6 Brown would like to thank all those who helped and donated dessert. Word has been received of the death of Comrade Ed Daly. Comrade Daly had serv- ed in the Air Force during the last war and was a long-time Legion member. The Legion offers its sympathies to his relatives and friends in their loss of a loved one. They grow not old as we that are left grow old. Age shall not weary them nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them. PEOPLE A surprise dinner party was held for Mrs. Carl Dalton at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Dave and Doris Muhl, to honor her 80th birthday. The birthday cake was made and beautifully decorated by her grand- daughter, Kathy Ward. Many cousins were able to attend. Guests from a distance includ- ed Mrs. Mary Griffin, sister of the guest of honor, from Albany, N.Y.; and Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Dodway, niece and nephew of the guest of honor, from Binghamton, N.Y. who also were guests of the Muirs. Special events for the day included airplane rides given by Dan Dodway who flew his plane for the celebration. Four -generations of the family were able to attend and go for airplane rides including the guest of honor. Many thanks to the Scott family for the extended use of their Happy 17th airstrip. August 14. SLOAN-DEVEREAUX Joyce Slosh and John Devereaux were married Saturday, July 16, 1988 at St. James Roman Catholic Church, Seaforth by Father Caruana. The bride Is the daughter of Thomas and Eileen Sloan of St. Columban and the 'groom is the son of James Devereaux of Seaforth. Matron of honor was Lorna McGillis, friend of the bride and bridesmaids were Mary Bennett, sister-in- law of the bride, Sandra Sloan, sister of the bride 'and Louise Nolan and Eileen Duffy, both friends of the bride. Flowergirl was Brittany Fry. Best man was Frank Flanagan, friend of the groom, and guests were ushered by Doug Sloan, brother of the bride, Dan Devereaux, brother of the groom; Kevin Bennett, brother-in-law of the groom and Rick Ryan, friend of the groom. Following a reception at the Seaforth Arena the couple took a honeymoon trip to Coll- ingwood. They will reside at RR 4 Seaforth. Peter Anstett photograph. Featuring: e Jeune de Cpeur Pickles ,, au, ay t, Bre BACK -TO -SCHOOL S -ALE 10°'0 OFF NEW FALL ARRIVALS SIZES INFANT TO GIRLS & BOYS SIZE 16 'bah �Krickets' tGavette .. SALE HOURS 9:00 a.m. TO 9:00 p.m.. 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