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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1986-05-21, Page 3NEWS AND FEATURES THE HURON EXPOSITOR, MAY 21, 1986— A3' Mother'® Day card from Tlbbe#t ASIAN TRAVELLER — Former Seaforth resident Elizabeth Ball, now of British Columbia, s currently on a lengthy vacation tour of the Asian continent. Miss Ball has been doing a lot of hiking and sightseeing, in addition to pursuing her hobby of mountain climbing. On her travels she met members of the Canadian expedition attempting to scale Mount Everest. Raft is photo Local native meets Everest climbers W hen Frances Ball of Seaforth, received a Mother's Day card from her daughter Elizabeth this year, she immediately thought about contacting the local newspaper, It's not that Llz Ball is lax about sending holiday greeting cards, that made this occasion noteworthy, but rather where the card was sent from. 'I bet I'm the only mother who got a Mother's Day, card from the base camp at Mount Everest,' joked Mrs, Ball, Miss Ball, a Seaforth native. who has made her home at Cutus Lake, British Columbia since 1980, has been touring the Asian continent pursuing her hobby of mountain climbing on a trip which began December 29, 1985. The highlight of the trip for Miss Ball and her companion on the trip, Barb Clemes, of British Columbia, was meeting up with the Canadian expedition currently attempting to scale Mount Everest. Miss Clemes was acquainted with some of the expedition members, and being in the area, they decided to stop in for a visit. During their unscheduled visit, the two limbers actually played a part in the assault on the world's highest mountain, climbing to 19,000 feet helping to carry equipment needed for the first stages of the ascent. In this excerpt from a letter to her mother, Miss Ball describes her meeting with the Canadian climbers. "The next day, April 13, we walked to the Everest Base Camp for the Canadian climb. Barb knows some of the climbers so we had a warm reception. We had heard they'd put a sign up asking trekkers not to ask for food and shelter. I guess some had overstayed their welcome. We'd also heard good reports of good food and warm welcomes. They've been really good to us. W e had tea and cake and a good visit. Barb knew some of the climbers who were down (at the base camp). We went back, to the monastery that night. We brought our packs and came back to Base Camp on the 14th, 17.000 feet! We walked up to Camp 1 with Barry, about four hours. We went along the side of a glacier. • Dinsmore appointed to. foundation Continued from Page Al ence from the manager of the Manor, which said due to the kitchen practices and the low fat diet of the residents, the Manor should be able to comply with a by-law which reguires sewage not exceed 150 milligrams per litre of oil, fat and grease of animal and vegetable origin without the actual need of a grease interceptor. Confirmation of the same was received in writing from the Huron County Health Unit. The Health Unit suggested the condition be made however, that if the use or operation of the Manor change, that the grease intercep- tor requirement be reviewed. Council accept- ed that recommendation. SIGN RELOCATION A request from Sherwood Transportation to have a "Bus Parking" sign, currently located at the United Trails Garage moved to the new "Bus Depot" at the Texaco Garage was referred by council to the Transportation and Environment Committee 'for considera- tion. -PERM ISSION GRANTFf Town council gave its permission last week to the Seaforth Community Hospital Auxil- iary to hold its annual canvass for Hospital Day. Although no exact date has been chosen the canvass will be held in the month of June, with all proceeds put to use in the auxiliary's hospital work. TAX 03{1Pr Council approved a recommendation that the lands under the ownership of Harold Elliott and Susan Cumberland be used by the Town of Seaforth on an annual basis with the cost to the Town being the reimbursement of taxes. The recommendation came further to discussion in the fall of 1985 with the property owners regarding the town using the property for stockpiling brush in lieu of the Town cleaning the property up. in a letter dated April 7, Ms. Cumberland requested that on the lands the town wishes to use, the taxes be reimbursed to the property owner. Taxes for 1985 on those parcels of land totalled $698. The land comprises about four acres and is in an unkept condition. The Transportation and Environment committee states it is an ideal location for piling snow and brush from tree trimming. PARKING LOT PROPOSAL Council decided last week; to initiate Worth more development of property owned by Klings for use as a municipal parking lot. Council also decided that area should be delineated with fencing, and that the entrance and the egress be off John Street. An offer as presented by the McLaughlin Brothers for use of their property was declined. A letter received from the McLaughlin Brothers stated for a payment of $1,000 per year the Town could have access and use of a portion of property at the rear of their Main Street building for creation of a municipal parking lot. After reviewing the matter, the Transportation and &ivfronment committee felt the Kling property Only, was ample size for the parking lot as proposed. It's a most unusual looking glacier with huge blue scree pinnacles or ice towers. They remind me a bit of candles on a birthday cake. Great views of Everest as we walked. It is more impressive from this side than the Nepalese side. We could see the route where Camp III is, and where Camp DI, 24,500 feet and Camp V will be. They have lots of good food and it has been a real treat for us, kind of like being back in Western Society, the company and the food -- wieners and beans, macaroni and cookies for dinner. Barb and I had a tent to ourselves worth $1,000. They has to pay the Chinese $155,000 to do the climb. They stayed in a hotel in Shigatze for $50 Canadian each and we would pay $3. There is also an American team and a Spanish team climbing here, We've met people from both teams. There is good contact between them. Yesterday, April 15, we went with Barry and Bob toward Camp 11. We carried some stuff for them to about 19,000 feet, not all the way to Camp II because you had to use the fixed line to cross the glacier and it was hard work for me -- breathing hard on the uphill." Mountain climbing is a rigorous sport, and Miss Ball reports the rough going is taking its toll on the Everest limbers. "Both the Canadian and American teams are having a lot of sickness: hacking cough, stomach upsets and diarrhea, which is hard on them because they are both small teams (11 members)," she writes. For Miss Ball and Miss Clemes, the journey began with a flight to Taiwan, from which they travelled to Bangkok, Thailland. They hiked and climbed into the northern part of Thailand, where they visited among the hill tribes of that region, staying in their villages. After this, they took a week out of their trekking schedule to visit a tiny Asian island, where "they acted like regular tourists," said Miss Ball -- indulging in such pastimes as surfing, windsailing and sunbathing. The travellers then returned to Bangkok then travelled to Burma, for more hiking, and climbing. . , Their next stop was Dacca, Bangladesh, followed by a trip to Calcutta, India where they attended a Papal Mass and a mass at Mother Theresa's Hospital. "They're not Roman Catholics," said Mrs. Ball, "they just wanted to see Mother Theresa's hospital." They travelled down the east coast of India by means of the country's crowded and unreliable train system, then flew to Sri Lanka, then on to Bombay on the west coast, travelling by boat and train. When the travellers reached New Delhi, Miss Ball made a telephone call to her mother in Canada. Placing the overseas call meant a four-hour wait and Miss Ball said she was one of the few lucky ones whose calls got through. From New Delhi, they proceeded to Nepal, where they trekked for 10 days in the Himalayas, carrying 35 -pound backpacks. Both Miss Ball and Miss Clemes are physio -therapists by trade, and Mrs. Ball points out it's an ideal line of work for someone whose hobby is mountain climbing. In the Himalayas, they stayed in primitive lodges, paying seven to 14 cents per night to sleep on a wooden floor. "One night they had crates of chickens in their rooms and Liz said. there were legs of some kind of animal she couldn't identify hanging from the ceiling," said Mrs. Ball. Because it was cold in the mountains, the lodges generally kept a fire burning in the middle of the rooms, but unfortunately poor ventilation left little room for the smoke to escape, making for uncomfortable nights. Mrs. Ball said her daughter intends to return to Canada by mid-July. This excursion is not the first major trip for Miss Ball, who was among the first group of Seaforth District High School students to make a trip to Europe, visiting West Germany and Switzerland, She also travelled to Mexico a few years back. "I guess she has my itchy foot," said Mrs. Ball, who has also travelled to Europe and other .arts of the world. Continued from Page Al and submit a report to council." Councillor Dinsmore pointed out council -members" et+erage.m the ileighborheod of eight to 10 meetings each month, which can cost approximately $400 to $500. "Try and justify that to the taxpayers," he said. "A lot of the members of the general public put in as much time as i do into these committees. What you're tellingmeand what you're telling the public is that we're worth $25 more than they are." Reeve Bill Bennett was upset by Councillor Dinsmore's statement and told him there was more to being a councillor on a committee than merely attending the meetings. "We're the ones that have to give them (the public) the decisions and the answers. It's more than just going to a meeting. If they want more money let them put their name in and run for council," he said. v - Mayor Alf Ross fitigg seed Cotmdllor Dinsmore, if he had ifficulty accepting council's method of payment, not charge for meetings he attended. "This is hyourpersonai opinion. If you think somethings happened and you're uncom- fortable with it, you have the right not to charge for the meetings you attend, or to charge accordingly. 1 don't think we should get into something like this, where you're trying to regulate coundl or that would involve changing policy." Wear sneakers Ankles away! Between May24 and June 1, millions of Canadians will be slipping into heir favorite footwear to celebrate the fourth annual National Physical Activity Week. O'ver200,000 volunteers will stage more than 10,000 events across the country, and Seaforth has decided to get in an the act. Sneaker Day will lick off the festivities on Friday, May 23. On that day, everyone is urged to get ready for action by wearing their sneakers at school, at florae or on the fab. Tuesday, May 27 a 15 minute exercise and stretch session is scheduled to take place in Seaforth's Victoria Park. Local fitness instructors and physical education teachers will lead the event, known as The Funic Break. It will begin at noon. WHERE SHE STOPS, NOBODY KNOWS --- Some 23 senior citizens played crokinote Wednesday night as part of the Senior Games competitions. Edith McMillan was one of those competing In the hopes of qualifying for the district competition. Mcitwralth photo Man receives 20 cents for job in 1886 MAY21,1888 The offer of E Dawson, to water the streets for 20 tents per hour was amspted at the meeting of Town Council, held on Monday evening. Master Wm, Sloan, who has been salesman in Mr. Jamicson's stele for several years leas des here next week for S'hangbai, China, to Lohn hit father who is a pfaetising physician- there. Dr. Elliott, of Brueefieid, left bare on Tuesday hast for England. doctor's intention to spendlave hospitals of the old world, perfecting himself in his profession. Mr L.' Murphy has had the ice skating rank torn down and re -erected into a large fie* barn on the lot adjoining the mill. MAYit,1911 Mr W.C. Mantle, son of Mr. M. Murdie, cIerkof McKillop, has passed his second year examination in civil engineering attire school of practical Science, Tonhnto, wlrile Mr. C. Stoneman; cif Lana 1l- 1116 pasted his f hat year in electrical engineering at the sairle School. Mr W.t3. Purves, of Dundee. Seotianda has taken a position in the offs a of the Canada Furniture llianufacturcrs The. Junior }lurotts football team from Seaforth was defeated 1-0 by Brussels in the recent Season• • . er. The Seaforth 1me-u ntcluded goal, McDonald; bac, D Reid, G. Gaufd,balf backs, is Comers, R Hays, F Welland, forwards, R Reid,.J Silas, A. Munro,, W. Fhchardgon, and F Smith; Frank Sills, of,Seaforth acted as referee NLA 22 1939 John Daly, son of Mr. and Mss J.F. Daly, Seaforth has been, appointed postmaster at the nnewiy established settlement of Beres- ford lake, Manitoba. Rev. C.A. Malcolm, Sirs- Mal'coltn, Mrs. Hugh Chesney and Mrs. R.E. McKenzie ... T IN BUNCHES -- People were mom ng o' see w a o were in London on t9ednesday ear OUT out In mass saYUYday rio Dr. Margaret De Jong; front and Kagawa, the great Japanese orator: MHorticulturalienelt Society had u offer at their annual plant sate- 'ams galore are available -at Stewart Mnriene.Batton, as their purchases indicafe,were contemplaurig a heavy planting schedule: B f Seaforili daring their' Vittoria Day' Mcilivraith photo IN iliE YEARS AGONE sale: Cotton Bloomers, 25 cents; print house dresses, 59 tents; pure silk ape hose, 49 cents two-way stretch Mesa $1; Men's summer snits frem $15 to $21.50. MAYI 8.1961 While assisting to replete a water service an High Street this week, Charles Reeves; of the PUC staff, found a one -cent cotn, dated 1859. The 162-yeat-nidpanybnre alikeness of Queen Victoria on one side and the words, Canada 1850 on the other. Hugh Campbell observed his 99th birthday at his home in Walton on Wednesday, May 17. The family gathered there, where progressive endue, his favorite pastime, was the highlight of the evening. A son A.M. Campbell. of Toronto came for the occasion, but a daughter, Mrs. Gordon Kerr was unable to attend. Miss Rose Mary Ann Flannery, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Flannery, RR1, Dublin was orie of the 57 graduates of St. Joseph's Hospital, London, held at the University of Western Ontario Friday night. ,COMMUNITY CALENDAR_ Wednesday, May; 21 1:30-4 p.m. SSeniorShuffleboar"d. 1 p.m. Senior Games - Tennis at Tennis Mutts Squiirts soccer' Madge -at Optimist Park. • Sao pin, niton and . Mosquito tooter predate at the nigh Srihool- 7 p,:m. Firemen vs TurfClub at Lions Park 8:30 p m. Heart Vs Queens, that Park. Thursday, May 22 6:30-70 p.m.Boys Ball Hockey 7 0.10'30 pari. Mens Ball Hockey Saturday, May 24 1:30 p.m. Senior Games fawn' Bowling 1:30 - 2:30 Story Hour at Library Sunday, May 25 7 p.m. Creamery vs Firemen. at lions Park 8:30 p.m. Bears vs Topnotch at Dons Park Sunday, May 25 coned 2 pin. and 8 p.m. The Okigi ial i ermann Royal tipizzan Stallion Show, Goderfci Monday, May 2,,S9 p m Qu'eeris vs Turf Club at Optmus't 8.30 p.m. li ainstreet vs Viilagery Opti,, Mist Park ' u°esday May 27 . /40' part ladles Softball at lions Park Wednesday, May 28 10 n:Ito lfol e he '-Senior' Ganite atGotf Course i p.m- Golf -SemorGaines at Golf dtiourse 1:30' p.a., Server Shuffleboard 7 p.m Topnotch Vet,'ifagerss at loons Park 8:30 p.m; Creariiery vs Mainsheet at ,Pons Park