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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1987-08-05, Page 1. Waltloh A7 Sports —.A10 Weddings - A5 INDEX �� , Births A5 ,Entertainment — All Classifieds - A8, A93 Foodfest has local fare. See: page A3. chairs. See page A4. . Macrame craftsman makesi e Farmers issued silo gas warning. Seepage Al2. Serving the communities and areas of Seaforth, Brussels, Dublin, Hensel) and Walton 50 cents a copy •Leadership and. local. development, -.11alar: campaign .issues - Riddell Leadership and the revitalization of the local'economy will be major issues in the provincial election campaign, says Jack Riddell, Liberal• candidate hi Huron County. The election has been set for September 10, 1987.• Mr. Riddell, 'who is also the Minister of Agriculture and food, said he looks forward • to the campaign as it will give voters a chance to discuss the future of Huron Coun- . • ty and the province. , . • In announcing the election date, -Premier David Peterson said, "Ontarians are entitl- • • ed to pass judgement on the leadership we • . have provided. for the past two years, and on the directions we believe are necessary for. the,years to come.' Mr. • Riddell said Premier ,Peterson has• proven to be a streng leader, who is willing to tackle tough situations andcome up with solutions that are best. for the province as a whole. "You won't find this type of leadership, anywhere else," Mr. Riddell said, "David Peterson and his team have brought a new type of open, responsibe and responsible government to Ontario." ' Mr. Riddell said the campaign will also focus attention on some of the: economic development problems facing Huron" County. • "It's going to take the combined efforts of all levels of government and•the• people of Huron to ensure that we get the type of AAcKi I lop reeve experiences The cuts and -bruises that resulted from an area woman's participation in a Disabl- ed. Awareness Day, sponsored by the Cana- dian Paraplegic Association and assisted by the Huron Day Centre for the Home- bound, will fade in time. But the insight she gained into the livesof the disabled won't. Six area dignitaries took part in the day organizedto educate the general public on what it is like to have disabilities, as well as to enlighten everyone on accessibility in the community. _It was held for the most part at the Clinton Legion. Participants were each assigned a disability and given tasks to complete. Some were given a hearing pro- blem while others were required to use a cane, a walker and/or a wheelchair. McKillop Township Reeve Marie Hicknell was one of those put into a wheelchair. She said putting herself in the position' of someone Less fortunate than herself was a "very good -experience". "I never really thought that much about it, but it was a real learning experience," said Mrs. Hicknell. ' "I'm really glad I went. Unless you sit there for an hour you have no idea what it's like: I've had the utmost respect for people in wheelchairs from that day forward." As part of the exercise Mrs. Bicknell was required to wheel herself out of the Clinton Legion and We store, where the was to try on an'article of clothing. She soon found out ' that was easier said than done. Although she made it down the wheelchair ramp without mishap, Mrs. Hicknell soon found out that wheelchairs, like shoes, should be the right size in order to ensure a comfortable, fit. "Because the wheelchair was too big the insides of my elbows rubbed on the arm rest, making them raw," she said, adding she also sprouted a blister on her thumb as a result of propelling herself around town by hand. • There are no curb cutsin Clinton so Mrs. Hicknell took advantage of driveways on her trip, and made it to uptown without too much trouble. She admitted she was in- timidated by the traffic, and ,at one point said she was almost hit by a truck. "You can't get out -of the way as .quick- ly,"she said. But it was interesting once I got uptown. My hands were dirty from the wheel and I didn't think they (the store clerks) would like me looking through clothes too much." Once at the clothing store Mrs. Hicknell was faced with the challenge of getting in- side. nside. The store hada sloped doorway so she didn't have to worry about getting over a step. There were however other obstacles. "I still didn't know how to do it. I knew if I banged the door I'd break the glass, so I backed up, squared around and tried to go in backwards. But I could not push the door open and although the people in the store saw me no one came to help. My helper ended up' opening the door for me," she said. '44rits MARKET SOLD -The Dublin Food Market was recently sold to Henry and Odessa Kini of Toronto. The Kims took over June 1 and have already made some noticeable changes. Here. Odessa Kim stocks up the tomato box on display in the store as her nephew James, left, watches with Henry and his daughterMira. Blake ilhoto. New stock to pick up Food Mart Poor management and therefore lost revenue is being cited as the reason for the sale of the Dublin Food Market. A Toronto couple, Henry and Odessa Kim, took over from Kim Sung -Hong of London, ,lune 1, after hearing about the failing store from a friend who owns the building which houses it. The couple also owns a variety store in Toronto. By carrying entirely new stock, changing: suppliers, and 'implementing new Manage - Mot techniques,. Mrs. Kiln and her husband hope to attract more local easterners. They will worry about competing with bigger grocery stores later. "We do need a store here," said Mts. Kim .adding a store this size is almost to big for Dublin. Her strategy includes buying from local farmers for meat, eggs and vegetables instead of buying from expensive suppliers p like Schneiders. She has also em� 1oyed local residents' to help put out an inexpensive flyer. Mrs, Kim said their convenience store will cater to senior citizens and quick shoppers. It will also feature a salad bar starting the first week in August which will carry a choice of dressings. At the lbw prides she is offering, Mrs. Kim said she and her husband aren't making much money, but added when the fall comes, more customers should come with it. Since the construction of the building, the store has changed hands three times, 'but the Kilns are determined to make this ownership last and not bow down to rumors of expe'eted closure. The previous owner had been plagued with troubles of bad management techni- ques and high interest rates, said Mts. Kiln: She said he only. carte to visit his store once a month and for the "rest of the time let employees manage the operation. The couple and their two daughters, Kyrn- mie, 5, and Mira, 3, rafted to Dublin from Tdronto, June 1, Their home is next door to the store. healthy growth necessary to make jobs available for our young people," he said. Mr. Riddell noted Huron County has received numerous grants from the provin cial government to provide services and in- frastructure necessary for industry. • In addition, Mr. Riddell had regularly ar- ,ranged for meetings betweengovernment ministries and various local businessmen and municipalities in order to help existing and new,busineases. ' "With his solid business background, David Peterson understands the concerns of the business community," Riddell said. "We have taken some important steps to help this essential sectors.' disability "Once in the store no one, except for a neighbor who asked me what on earth I was doing in a wheelchair, came near me." Because of lack of time Mrs. Hicknell never did try on an article of clothing, but • she noted most of the clothing was hung on racks that were beyond her reach. She could have requested'assistance, but it was never offered. She had to ask for assistance to get out of the store. "I don't think I'could've, got out myself without the door shutting on me," she said. Once back at the Legion Mrs. Hicknell was faced with getting back up the ramp. She made it on her own using the wheels and not the handrails. "We've been doing some work on the farm and 1 was sort of muscled up for it," she said. "But if I hadn't been strong there's no way I could've done it. And thinking back I don't think I've ever seen anyone in a wheelchair using the ramp at the Seaforth Post Office." In addition to making her aware of the bigger obstacles faced by the handicapped Mrs. Hicknell's-outing made her aware as well of the little inconveniences. Not only could she feel all the rough sidewalks dur- ing her wheelchair trek, but she learned there's no way to stay clean. "You don't wear a white skirt," she said. , "It doesn't stay white long and with the, wind blowing...you should wear pants." "1 also learned that if someone in your family needs a wheelchair you should call 'someone in authority to get it measured for them." Another Awareness Day will be held in Goderich on August 6. Community centres. get capital grants Two area recreation facilities are among 80 in southwestern Ontario which Will . be receiving Capital Conservation Program.grantsfor upgrading or remedial work this year. The funding is raised through the Wlntario lottery, and ad- ministered by the Ministry of Tourism and Recreation. The Blyth and District Community Cen- tre will receive a grant of $25,557, while the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre will get $8,140.' Blyth's grant will go toward the han- dicapped lift and enclosure planned for the community centre. Brussels" portion will go toward the installation of sewers at the community centre. Ruth Sauve takes Brussels. council seat Ruth ,Sauve, retired deputy clerk - treasurer of the village of Brussels, will be back in the village -council chambers next month, but this time as a councillor. By the luck of the draw Mrs. Sauve Was picked to fill the vacancy 'created when Gordon Workman stepped up to the posi- tion* osi-tionof Reeve after the resignation of Hank TenPas. Two applications had been Made for the vacant seat, one from Mrs. Sauve, the other from Gertie Kellington. When a vote was taken it turned out in a 2-2 tie. The tie was broken by drawing a winner out of a hat. Goderich firm gets road -grader contract Champion Road Machinery Sales Ltd. 'of Goderich has been awarded a $1.1 tmillidn contract from the Government of Canada to supply road graders to National Defence. Murray Cardiff, Member of Patliatn'ent for Huron -Bruce, made the announcement oh behalf of Supply and Services Minister Monique Vezina. The contract calls for the company to supply 10 graders, technical manuals and farailiarization courses. TALKING TO A CUSTOMER - Barry Mahon of RR2 Staffa talks to a local customer as seed funnels its way though the wagon to Mr. Mahon's seed clean- ing plant near his home. Mr. Mahon and his Hilton Farms offers seed cleaning and free storage until 'whenever the seed is needed by the local farmer. The con- cept is an old one that is being revived in an effort to save area farmers money. Bader • hoto. 1 SEED STORAGE - Barry Mahon, right, and his son Scott, of RR 2 Staffa, work on •the new family farm's Seed Cleaning, operation. The duo ready the bags for seed storage as the operation brings back an old farming concept. Mr. Mahon Offers free storage for any farmer who wish to have his grain or seed cleaned. and he says the idea saves the fernier money in the Ion run. Bader photo. Plant revives old concept An old concept is coming back for farmers, so says Barry Mahon of RR 2 Staffa, the owner of•Hilton Farms, a new seed cleaning plant. Mahon began operation of his seed cleaning plant this spring, and he said the one big advantage he has is that he can store the farmer's grain and seed until the fall or spring seeding, at which tittle it can be picked up all cleaned, treated to your specifications and ready to plant. "It's basically an old concept coming back again," Mahon said recently. "Farmers just got away from it because they had the Money to buy seed and pass the money around. It is a real saving–and there just isn't the Money around • anymore, espeeialiy for Writers." Mahon said one of the main reasons he got into it because "there wasn't too much money left in cash cropping and I was looking for ways to cut costs and maintain production. "It's quite a substantial saving, keep- ing your own back," he continued. "YOu save about 50 per cent on what a new bag of certified seed would cost." Mahores other advantage was that the building which is used (across the road from Mahon 3 3-4 south of Dublin)–a converted dairy barn–was already here and paid for. The opera- tion, co -owned with Mahon's father Bill, is a neat set-up mainly due to the free storage but also because all of the grain andbeanscan be brought in and can be cleaned wheiteve'r Barry gets some free time. "I can have all winter to clean it," he said. "It gets away from the spring rush." In these days of hard times, especial- ly for today's farmer, such a concept will save farmers money and attempt to steer then through these rough times. Every little bit helps. Doug and the Slugs .° success Described as a "good entertainer", Doug and the Slugs and Bustin' Lase proved to be a tremendous snceess at a dance held Saturday evening at the Seaforth and District Community Centres. Sponsored by the Senior Curling Club and presented with the held of arena staff and members of the Club, the dance attracted over 800 people froth as far away as London., The opening act, Bustin' Loose warmed up the crowd for the first hour until Doug and the Slug appeared. ea"red The band . pp was.. cheered to the stage, said organizer Pete Martene, and proceeded to win the crO.vd over with their current hit songs as well as songs from the 1950s and 1960s. The crowd ranged in age from 19 to 40. A no minor policy produced good coin - meats from people who attended the dance, and Mr Marlene added they all had a good time and no fights erupted. The exact amount raised from the event is , as yet unknown, but Mr. Martene, said he assulnes they broke even. Marie McGavin, a member of the Senior Curliri'g Club and bartender at the dance, said she enjoyed the concert but added the music was a bit too loud for her taste. She ' said' the beat of the modern songs was en'- joyable but said she preferred the songs of the 1950s and 1960s. Mts. MCGavin said .eveiyohe seemed to enjoy them selves and seemed happy with the -tremendous turnout and the music. All proceeds will go to• the Junior Curling club,