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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1986-12-03, Page 3NEWS AND FEATURES THE HURON EXPOSITOR, DECEMBER 3, 1986 — A3 TEACHING AIDES — In the classroom of Jim Floyd and Cheryl Flynn Include such things as tires and gaskets, even an entire car engine. The two are volunteer instructors of a Women's Car Care Course offered through the Gulf Service Station and sponsored by Petro Canada. The course, offered over two Wednesday evenings not only attempts to give women a batter understanding of their vehicle, but also gives safe driving tips as well. The primary purpose o1 the clinic le to enable women to be self sufficient on the road, to recognize any problems with their care before they become major, and to give them more peace of mind on the road. The course will be offered again over the next few months, Anyone Interested I n finding ngo out t more or In signing up should contact the Gulf. HPRCSB acclaim chairman INSTRUCTORS Jim Floyd and Cheryl Flynn give women enrolled in the first Women's Car Care Clinic a glimpse at the Inner workings of this fuel -Injected englne. The course Is offered at the Gulf Service ,Station, Looking on are: Marlon Pullman, Janet Roth and Elaine Floyd. (Mcllwralth photo) Seaforth thanked for its support Dear Friends: ends: On behall'of the Van Egmond Foundation 1 thank you for the generous donation you have given us in the past. 1 am writing this letter to bring you up to date on the Foundation's activities and 10 ask you for your continued support. As a result of your contributions, plus the help from volunteer workers and Government grants, the Foundation has been able to carry out the following projects: a) insulate and finish the carriage house: b install kitchen and washroom facilities in the carriage house: c) repair the parapet walls and chimneys; d) improve the cellar drainage and re-lay the cellar floor bricks: e paint the original kitchen, halls. sitting room and display rooms; f( repair the window sashes. The Board of Directors is most grateful for the support the Foundation has received this past year through generous donations such as yours. memberships. the gratifying attend- ance at our fundraising events. and the co-operation received from the municipal councils of both Tuckersmith Township and the Town of Seaforth. The Foundation is now receiving much needed administrative assistance from the Ilurnn County Pioneer Museum of Goderich• as well as the Museum's kind loan of artifact collections The George June W hiltling collection was 00 display during the summer months and is now at lnndon s Centennial Museum. The Foundation intends to foster and develop this working relationship with the Pioneer Museum The Sittingmom was open during the summer for the sale of articles made by local artisans and over 1200 people visited the house 11 is the F'otmdation s objective to LETTERS TO THE EDITOR eventually have the house open throughout the year to allow greater use of its facilities by Ilio community. With the help of many volunteers the Foundation convened the following fundrais- ing events: ai A Robbie Burns Night in January) 1» Two Fiddlers' Jamborees in March and October: c I A Farmers' Breakfast in August : ct) The Annual Ciderfest in September. iI is our intention to continue these events in the coming year. Our next project is to improve the heating system. Although the house is heated al the present lime it is not adequate enough to heal St. Michael's oppose To the Editor: On behalf of the students of St. Michael Secondary. we would like to express our feelings on the selling and buying of war toys, particularly at Christmas. Toys and games provide a chance for children to learn about all sorts of things. Just as we discourage hitting and rough play. parents of children in Stratford, should discourage them from playing with war toys by not allowing them to he hmughl into their homes. Toys such as GI Joe and guns are being sold by the thousands. The more toys that are sold that promote war and death, the more children are going to feel that war is acceptable and the more acceptable war will the second floor sufficiently to prevent environmental damage to artifacts in the upstairs display rooms. In order to undertake this essential and urgent project we are appealing for your conlinued support during the coming year. W e will be negotiating for a Provincial grant on a matching -fund principle. This means That for every dollar you donate we will get a dollar grant. All donations are tax deduct able. Thanking you in advance, Yours Sincerely, Betty Cardno Chairperson of the Board sale of war toys Christmas cake making an annual fam Not unlike other women in the community. and possibly even some men. Mary Robert- son. of Seaforth and Bessie Broome, of Egmondville devote the last days of Novem- her and the early days of December to preparing for Christmas by baking. And at least one Saturday during that time is devoted entirely to the making of Christmas cake. Together the mother and daughter duo produce approximately 18 pounds of Christ - 1 mas cake, following a recipe handed down by Mary Hawkins of Blanchard Township - their mother and grandmother respectively. The cake, which this year the duo estimated cost them around $50 to produce, is Naked in seven loaf pans, two large and five small. The larger loaves are kept by Mrs. Robertson and Mrs. Broome, while the five smaller loaves are gift -wrapped for Mrs. Bmome's five children and their families. "My daughter, who lives in Alberta, said David Durand, 38, of RR 2, Zurich, was acclaimed chairman of the Huron Perth County Roman Catholic School Board at a meeting in Dublin Monday night, He succeeds Ronald Marcy of Stratford. Mr. Durand who has his own electrical business, is married, with five children. he in the entire world. 11 we love life, why try to destroy it with the children of our generation growing up believing that war is acceptable'? War is not fun and games: war is death and pain, and my generationis afraid of the future war. Instead of buying your children war toys for Christmas, buy them something constructive such as balls, blocks, etc. Help the children of our society to become makers of peace and not war. Explain to your children that war is WRONG! Explain to them that death is painful, and that if you are shot, you don't get up and walk away. (Continued on Page A5) fly tradition she'd rather have the cake than the gifts at Christmas," said Mrs. Broome. "And one of her friends asked her one year if I was sending out my cake again, so people like it." "Another daughter-in-law told me that sometimes she thinks she'd just like to eat the whole thing herself, rather than having to share it with the rest of the family," she added. The cake takes approximately an entire day to make -- if the ingredients are prepared beforehand. Mrs. Broome said a lot .of the preparation of the fruit was done a day or so in advance of the baking date, with the exact quantities of each ingredient set aside in plastic containers to be emptied Into the batter at the appropriate time. Store bought walnuts are convenient but Mrs. Robertson prefers to collect them in the fall herself once they fall off the trees. On the actual baking day the duo spends about two hours in the morning mixing the ingredients. Once in the pans the cake takes approximately three hours to bake, at a low heat. For anyone who hasn't as yet started their Christmas baking, would like to, but doesn't have a recipe for Christmas cake, the following is the recipe used by Mrs. Robertson and Mrs. Broome. its yield is approximately 12 pounds - or two large and two small loaf pans. MOTHER'S CHRiSTMASCAKE Cream together: 3 cups brown sugar, 112 cups butter, 112 tsp, nutmeg, 11,2 tsp. mace and 112 tsp. cinnamon. Add 8 beaten eggs. Have 312 cups flour, 112 tsp. baking soda and about :14 tsp. salt sifted. Add this gradually, mixing thoroughly. Add 'h tsp. almond extract, 112 tsp, vanilla and Is cup .puce from red and green cherries. Add 1 cup red cherries, 1 cup green cherries. Flour 4 pounds raisins slightly sifted), 1 lb. dates, It lb. gifted cherries, 12 lb. pineapple rings, 34 lbs, mixed peel, 4 Ib, mixed fruit in peel. 1/2 Ib. walnuts, 12 Ib. almonds and It lb. pecans. Mix until wooden spoon stands upright. Bake 3 hours in 275 degree oven or longer if needed. Covet' with brown paper to start. 11 hours. Ernest Vanderschot of RR 7, St. Marys, was acclaimed vice-chairman. Chairman of the standing committees are: Gerald Groothuis of Seaforth for Building and Property; Ben Brown, RR I, Sebringville, for Personnel; and Ronald Murray, RR 1. Dublin, for Policy Bylaw and Finance. 202 deer examined During the recent Huron County controlled deer hunt, the Ministry of Natural Resources requested the assistance of successful hunters, asking them to bring their deer to Ministry operated check stations. The data collected from these stations has now been analyzed and has produced some interesting results. A total of 202 deer were examined at the check stations this year - a sizeable increase from the 148 checked in 1985. The total county harvest could be as high as 290 animals, since not all successful hunters report their harvest, "Many of the hunters are surprised to find how young most deer populations really are," said District Biologist Mike Malhiot. "Only three of the deer examined were five years of age or older. Fawns and yearlings comprised 64 per cent of the total harvest," Mr. Malhiot added. Bucks represented 61 per cent of the animals checked, the largest weighing almost 100 km. (218 lbs.) dressed weight 1122 km (270 lbs.( live weight 1. Four deer weighed in al over 91) km (200 lbs( dressed weight. District Manager Andy Houser comment- ed that "the Huron County deer population has been increasing in size over the past few years and*itspresent age and sex structure confirms it is in a very healthy and productive stale.' The Ministry of Natural Resources has been studying the movements and habitat preferences of deer in Ilumn County since 1985. As part of that study, 17 deer have been captured, ear tagged and fitted with radio collars • 4 females with permanent collars and 13 males with collars that expand and fall off when the buck's neck enlarges during mating season Until this year's hunt. five radio collared deer had been killed • two by dogs, two by vehicle collisions and one by poachers During the 1980 hunt, four radio collared deer were taken by hunters. All of these specimens were bucks which had dropped their collars but were still identifiable from their ear tags One animal, 0 yearling, had travelled 56 km t35 miles) straight line distance from his wintering yard. The three does which were still radio collared at the beginning of November were particularly active dunng the hunt One animal (ravelled a straight line distance of nver22 r I •f miles lover the course of the hunt Annther•deer moved over 8 km t5 miles) unto an area which she had not previously visited Operating grants increase The Ontario Government will increase provincial operating grants to school boards by 5.5 per cent in 1987. Operating grants to the school boards will total $3,401 .9 million, an increase of S177.7 million over the 1986 figure of $3,224 2 million. This amount will be enriched by an additional $13.5 million in grants. specially designated for educational technology, pri- mary -junior science and affirmative action, which will bring the total increase in grants to six per cent In addition, the government has allocated $163.5 million in operating grants in calendar year 1987 for the continued extension of the separate school system • an increase of $56 2 million over 1986 This $163.5 million for the 1987 calendar year is consistent with the allocations announced in July. 1985, by Education Minister Sean Conway for the 1986-87 and 1987.88 school years. For the school years 1986-87 and 1987.88, the cost of separate school extension will be $137 million and $171 million respectively. The $163.5 million STY TRADITION — Mary Robertson and Bessie Broome ere a mother and daughter team who Make the Milking of cake an rnblna effort, and produce approx mately 18 pounds of annual the fare for otherrfataly members co(M011000t photo) Anyone with a Christmas recipe to share, stop in or call The Expositor office represents the same amount of lunding, for the 19117 calendar year, which Is addressed in Ihr announced increase The combined increases clearly deuton sirale the govennnent'5 commitment to maintain a first class educational system fnr rintarm' s students.•' 4fr Conway said The Govemmenl has also allocated 5147 2 million for capital projects next year. S39 G million mare than was provided in 1950 an increase of appmximalely 37 per rent Apppmximatety 5:10 million of the increase will be used fnr new school ran-stmet inn. the remainder for rennvalcnns and additions "Since assuming office in ,kine 1985. the Govemmenl has noire than doubled the annual capital grant allocations.- Mr ('nnuaysaki • 'The capital grants will ensure the pmvisinn of new facilities in high-growth meas as well as much needed renovations and additions to existing schools •' Of the Iola) capital grant figure S20 million will he earmarked for providing accommodation related to the extension of the separate school system COMMUNITY CALENDAR 11 you're organizing a non-profit event of Interest to other Seaforth area residents, phone the recreation office al 5274882 or the Expositor at 627-0240, or mall the Information to Community Calendar, The Huron Expositor, Box 69, Seaforth, Ontario, NOK 1W0 well In advance of the scheduled date. Space for the Community Calendar le donated by The Huron Expositor, Wednesday, December 3 1-3 p.m. Moms and Tots Skating 1:30-4 p.m. Senior Shuffleboard 4:30-5 p.m- Tween Ringette 5-5:30 p.m. Dance 3-5 years 5:30-6:30 p. m. Dance 6-10 years 5:30-6:30 Atom Practice 6:30-7:30 Centenaires 7:30-8 p.m. - Minor Baseball 8-10 p.m. Mixed Volleyball at High School 8-9 p.m. Minor Baseball 9-11:30 p.m. Ladies Broomball Thursday, December 4 4:15-5:15 p.m. Atom H Practice 5:15-6:15 p.m. Bantam practice 6:30-7:30 p.m. Minor Broomball 7-9 p.m. Typing at High School 7:30-12:30 Mens Broomball Friday, December 5 4-5 p.m- Senior Houseleague Practice 5-6 p.m. Junier Houseleague Practice 6-7 p.m. Novice Practice 8 p.m. Centenaires vs Brussels 9 p.m. - 12 a.m. Clinton Old Tyme Dance Club, Qrange Hall, Clinton. Gordon Wall Orchestra. Wingham. Saturday, December 6 7:30 a.m. North Stars vs Canadians 8:30 a.m. Bruins vs Oilers 9:30 a,m. Leafs vs Penguins I8:3gc,a,m, Jets vs Flames 11:30 a.m. Flyers vs Whalers 12:30 p.m. Mites 1:30-2:30 p.m. Story Hour at the Library Saturday cont'd 2:30-4 Public Skating 4-5 p m. Novice vs Monkton 5-6 p m. Atom R vs Mitchell 630.8 p m Pee Wees vs Milverton Sunday, December 7 2 p.m. Central Huron Strings School is having a violin concert at the Clinton Tdwn Hall .i p.m. Senior Citizen Christmas Church Service, Bethel Bible Church. Egmond- ville Potluck supper 4:30 p m 2 p.m Centenaires vs Mitchell 5-6 p.m. Jr. Belles vs Humn Park 6-7 p.m. Petite Ringette 7 p.m. Rangers vs Flyers 0.30 p m Canadians vs Bniins Monday,, December8 4 :10-8.30 p.m FSgure Skating Tuesday, December 9 5:30-6:30 p.m. Pee Wee Practice 6.30-8 p m. Bantam Practice 8 p.m Centenaires vs Brussels 6:30 p.m. Hospital Auxiliary potluck supper and gift exchange will be held in the board room at the hospital. Speaker: Steve Hildebrand. Please bring own dishes and cutlery. 6:30 p. m. The Seaforth Women's Institute will hold their Christmas Meeting at the Orange (tall. Potluck dinner. Program In follow.