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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1983-04-06, Page 16A18 THE HURON EXPOSITOR, APRIL 8, 1983 u u@u Lg©lI and Qu @© Hensall man hospitalized Correspondent BERTHA MacGREGOR 262.2025 Mr. Richard Taylor is a patient in St. Joseph's Hospi- tal, London,' where he under- went sur)iery last week. Mrs. Pearl Shaddick re- turned to her home after spending the winter months in Florida. Mrs. Gordon Troyer is a patient in South Huron Hos- pital, Exeter where she is receiving treatment. The Humanitarian Services Committee of the -100F and Rebekah Lodges held a euchre in the local hall on Thursday evening with seven tables playing. Ladies' high prize was won by Mrs. Frank Brintnell; ladies consolation Mrs, Alex McBeath; men's high prize -Mrs. Mary Broad - foot, men's low -Stewart Blackwell. lone hands -Mrs. Stewart Blackwell, first draw was won by Mrs. Blackwell, second draw -Mrs. Bev Ham- ilton. The "Three Links" Seniors will meet April 12 at 6:30 p.m. commencing with a pot -luck supper. The District Rally will be held on April 27 in the Legion Hall, Exeter. Registration at 9:30 a.m. Plan to attend. The Bells of St. Marys will be featured in a musical evening at Carmel Presbyter- ian Church on Sunday, May 15 at 7:30 p.m. The anniver- sary service will be held on Sunday, May 29 when Rev. Grant McDonald of Kitchener will be guest minister. Popular classes AND UP—Martial arts or self defense, can be quite strenuous, those who attended the first class at St. James' School learned last week, Here they do a little warm-up before starting their real training. Paul Hildebrand Is the Instructor. (Photo by Hook) Brucefield weather watchers since 1903 BY SHELLEY McPUEE Since 1903 the Baird family of Brucefield has been keep- ing weather records. They are considered by Environment Canada to be among the outstanding volunteer wea- ther observers in the nation. No other family in Canada has kept weather records as long as the Bairds. It's been a family tradition for almost 75 years, begun by George and Maude Baird. Their son Norman and his late wife Edith took over the job. Today Norman and his son George look after the white box containing the thermometers. Twice a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, the Bairds along with 380 other volunteers in Ontario trudge outdoors in all kinds of weather to perform a valuable service for the Atmospheric Environment Service (AES) of Environment Canada. Their daily observations include recording the maxi- mum and minimum tempera- ture, together with precipita- tion levels. These are record- ed and mailed on a monthly basis to the Ontario Climate Centre in Toronto where they are quality controlled and archived to be released as required. The Ontario Climate Cen- tre provides data to a myriad of users. Telephone requests in 1981 topped 49,000; the staff handled more than 1,500 written requests; and two staff climatologists provided evidence at 69 court cases. Users included students doing research projects, con- sulting firms, home heating companies, insurance agents, lawyers and police forces, to name a few. Locally the Bairds provide weather information to Ross Scott Fuels and a weekly report to the News -Record. Occasionally people call the Bairds to get their latest weather information and farmers who have had crop failures due to extreme wea- ther conditions have used the Baird's records to help, in their insurance claims. The volunteer climato- logical observing program includes many different ob- servers having many varying interests in the weather. Some municipalities operate climatological stations on a cooperatiye basis with AES. Rainfall amounts are of par- ticular interest, since this information keeps municipal staff on top of runoff of rainfall into their sewer sy- stems. Along with recording the local. weather conditions, George Baird used to give his reports a personal touch with extra comments and observa- tiohs. A typical report, all written... in fountain pen with perfect penmanship would read: April 30, 1903, swallows returned; May 8. 1903, plum and cherry blossoms out, hummingbirds seen; May 14, forest in leaf: May 27, hail at 6 p.m.; June 24. smokey, (it is presumed smoke had drifted down from a northern forest fire). 'throughout the province, farmers make up a good deal of the volunteers. Corn heat units and growing degree day values aid in crop farming operations. Using maximum and minimum temperatures, a farmer can calculate these values at his farm. Conservation authorities, run many climatological sta- tions; their interest lies in stream flows and ' rainfall runoff into their watersheds. And then there are the volunteers who enjoy watch- ing the weather. strictly as a hobby. Day after day. year after year, temperature and precipitation are recorded for their own personal enjoy- ment. Many have compiled and graphed statistics and \are as knowledgeable of their local weather as the most experienced meterologists. All of these volunteers continue a service begun over two centuries ago. long before there was a national meteorological service in Canada. The earliest weather jour- nal in Canada extending over a 12 -month period is from Quebec City for 1765-1766, while some of the earliest records for an extensive per - iod were taken in Toronto in the 1830's and in Montreal in the 1850's. The first( official observa- tory. manned by professional observers was the Toronto Magnetic and Meteorological Observatory which was start- ed in the winter of 1839-40. By 1871, four years after Confederation, when Profes- sor George Kingston orga- nized the new Meteorological Service of Canada, a network of 126 weather observation stations were in place. The network has steadily grown and spread across the country ever since. In 1983 there were over 2,700 weather observa- tion sites in Canada. Some individual stations have been maintained by members of the same family over malty years, the work being passed from one gen- eration to the next. The Baird fancily and the Waites of Alberta have observed wea- ther at their homes since the early 1900's and have in- volved three generations in the task, Plan Kippen 4-H 4-H Heritage Club met March 29 t Vanastra Curling Club. Tiff 'pages were com- pleted fill party plans were discussed. Decorations com- mittee -Lori Le Beau, Janice Moffat; food committee - Julie Townsend, Karen De Jong, Yvette Predhomme; entertainment committee - Lynn Moffat, Suzanne Dallas; photographer -Julie Town- send. The lesson was front Hot Spices to ones you could Kippen clubs cook Correspondent RENA CALDWELL 262-5935 At their recent 4-H meeting Kippen members filled the Vanastra Curling Club kit- chen to make an Antitasto from Italy, Middle Eastern Stuffed Vegetable from Ar- menia, applepie from Greece and Minestrone' soup from Italy. Members learned about • different kinds of pastas, herbs and cheeses. Chrystal Jones visited re- cently with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jones. Mrs. Edgar McBride has moved from the village to Brucefield. Mrs. Robert Bell has re- turned front St. Joseph's Hospital, London. The name of the Icippen 1 party hardly taste. Members made Strawberry Milk Shake and Jamaican meat patties, gin- gerbread and Kima. Mr. and Mrs. W.J.F. Bell have returned from Florida. John E. Caldwell is holi- daying in California. Mrs. Lloyd Cooper has returned f om visiting her sister in Calprnia. Sympathy t extended to the family of Archie Parsons in the death of their father. Club was changed to the "Kippen [Continental Kook- ers" and the cover design of Diane Chalmers was chosen. Plans for the achievement day skit will be made at Linda Robert's home on April 21. Books are due to be handed in to the leaders on April 23. May 2 is achievement day. EXPOSITOR WANT - ADS Phone 527-0240 A.iva ;W * Toceihn V,ae4 r - s Mid -Western Paving Driveways, farm lane, parking lot, repairs FREE•ESTIMATES Box 209, Bayfield, Ontario 565-2422 IT'S WORTH THE DRIVE! Group home kids visit Huronview -Thursday afternoon Bible Study at Huronview was held in the chapel with Mrs. Milford Prouty in charge. Mrs. Prouty accompanied at the piano by Elsie Hender- son. The message taken from Romans 8 was called "More Than Conquerors" and given by Mrs. Prouty. The Easter bunny along with six little helpers sur- prised a number of residents Saturday afternoon when they arrived at Huronview to visit. Everyone will remem- ber Wendy Milton. a friend to all, when she worked at Huronview, Six children from the re• cantly opched Group Home in Exeter. came to visit. There are seven special little people !lying there, but one had gone home for the weekend. Wendy, now a counsellor at the hoose along with three assistants, accompanied the children. Millie Edwards, a resident. had a real surprise when she was able to visit with her niece. Elsie 1 -lender - son played the piano and it was amazing how the child- ren responded to the music. Residents chatted with the little ones while others held , then!. One tiny fellow fell asleep as Betty Scratch held hint in her arms. Wendy explained some of ,the diseases that have crip- pled the children. She said that one could talk a little, two were somewhat mobile and the others totally handicap- ped. They all attend special classes designed for them and absorb as much as their tninds will allow. These are beautiful children and to see the smiles on their tiny faces. one could not help but love every one of them. Isn't it wonderful that there are Group Homes such as there is in Exeter to care for the unfortunate children? And would it not be a miracle. if someday, somehow. these special little folk find their way into our community? Palm Sunday morning wor- ship was held in the auditor- ium with Reverend Norman Pick in charge. The service was well attended. Special music was provided by the primary choir under the lead- ership of Jackie Norman and Hugh Lobb directing the junior choir, The children sang in fine voice and appro- priately for the Easter sea- son. Accompanist for the choirs was Donna Martin. After the service book mark- ers which the children made were given to the residents. Marie Flynn, with the Huron Strings and guest Hank Green from Exeter. presented a program of 'old time music. This is a popular hour with the residents and some of them were dancing to the new craze, the Bird Dance l'hc music session with Bruce Cookson was held on Monday evening and here's hoping that more residents will join and make it all worthwhile. Special (,ire folk met for a social hour in the activity room 1 ucsday afternoon. Here they enjoy taking part in the games and exercises to music. h was a hl•auutul day Rural households use less water than city ones Rural households in Ontario use less water than their urban counterparts but i1 costs more, says a Univer- sity niversity of Guelph agricultural engineer. Professor Ross Irwin says rural households use between 40 and 60 gallons of water a day per capita while the consumption in urban house- holds is approximately 100 gallons. lased on a rural w afar use study conducted in McGillivray Township near Parkhill. Got. "1 suspect this difference is largely because of urban activities like lawn -water• ing." he says "People nn the farm tend to be more con- scious of their use of water so they tend to save it." One of the main problems is that design data for water use in rural areas is simply based on urban data and :estimates the actual use 1 actual use is significantly Attention Farmers WE PAY 520 TO $50 PER HUNDRED WEIGHT FOR OLD RECENTLY INJURED OR CRI PLED COWS AND SITE RS MUST RE ALIVE AND DRUG FREE CAI L COLLECT 24 HRS A DAY (DAYS A WEEK MARK LEIS & SONS LIVESTOCK MIlverton 595-4845 Serving ISP 51as chic 1974 • lower. less expensive me- thods of distribution could he used. he says. For example. smaller pipe could be used in rural areas. cutting material and installation costs. "In urban areas. 8 to 10 inch pipe is generally used to meet the heavy demand." he says. "In rural areas, the sante pipe is being installed while two to three inch pipe might he more cost effi• tient." The cost of installing water lines in rural areas is more expensive because there may Tax tip of t Q. My father's employer gave me a scholarship of $1,200 last year. Does my father report the whole amount on his income tax return' A. If the scholarship DRYWALL KNOWN FOR HIGH QUALITY Wednesday and some resi dents went on a shopping trip to Goderich. Ed Stiles was here Thurs- day and played the chapel organ for the pleasure of the resident. Exercise class was held for all those interested. A warm welcome 16 Mrs. Annie Ruth Taman who has conte to reside at Huronview. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Huron Centennial Sc'kipt'if11. BRUCEFIELD;ONT. 482-9260,565.5341, and 236-4979 10.00 a.m.-Family Bible School 11:00 a m -Speaker Randy Mann Water Well DRILLING W. D. Hopper and Sons 4 MODERN ROTARY RIGS Neil 527-1737 Durl 527-0828 Jim 527-0775 "Free Delivery Service" CLOSED MONDAYS OPEN ALL DAY WEDNESDAY FRIDAY NIGHT TILL9 P.M. Main St., Dublin 345-2250 FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 59 Goderlch St. W., Seaforth Rev. T.A.A. Duke, Minister Mrs. Carol Carter, Organist SUNDAY, APRIL 10,1983 11:15 Worship Service, Sunday School & Nursery COME TO WORSHIP ST.THOMAS ANGLICAN CHURCH 21 Jarvis St., Seaforth Rev. Gordon Simmons, Minister GETT LER n (ltiblitl Finery\ Furniture ROY'S RADIATOR SERVICE RR2 MITCHELL 348-9114 Also specializing in_ Front End Alignment & Wheel Balance "ONE MILE SOUTH OF DAVE'S SUNOCO SERVICE" SUNDAY, APRIL 10 Sunday After Easter "Morning Prayer" Pulpit exchange with the Rev. Robin Lyons Blyth, Brussels Sunday School 11: 15, Church 11:30 EVERYONE WELCOME R.W. PALIN NANCY J. LARONE Organist Choir Director NORTHSIDE UNITED CHURCH 54 Goderich St. West, Seaforth SUNDAY, APRIL 10,1983 11 a.m. Church Service, Church School and Nursery The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be celebrated Rev. J.G. Vanslyke, Minister Margaret Whitmore Audrey McLlwain Organist -Choir Director Jr. Choir Leader *FLATROOFING *SHINGLES *MAINTENANCE *FREE ESTIMATES HENSALL ROOFING COMMERCIAL -RESIDENTIAL RICHARD REGIER EXETER 235-0911 QUALITY and SERVICE usiness McKELLAR BOX 1852 EXETER, ONTARIO NOM 150 ARNOLD J. STIN•NISSEN LIFE AND MORTGAGE INSURANCE PLANS ' DEFERRED ANNUITIES INCOME TAX DEDUCTABLE FLEXIBLE NO LOAD-R.R,S.P. NEW NON-SMOKERS RATES AVAILABLE Tel. 527-0410 REPRESENTING cooERlc%isT.EnsT Sun Life Assurance SEAFORTH Company of Canada he one household every half mile. as compared to one every 50 feet in the city, he sans In rural areas, there is also a wider range of de• mantis for water. For exam- ple. a rural church may use wafer during Sundays and evenings intly while a live- stock operation in the same arca may need water for 1.000 head of cattle. Prof. Irwin's study, done in cn•operation with McGilli- vray 'Township. was funded partly by the Ontario Ministry. of Agri, 'pure and Food he week cause as a result of a selection by an independent body or board, and not simply as a result of your father's employment, it is income to you and not to your father. The first $500 is not taxable. Peter Bakes Drywall COMPLETE DRYW ALI. SERVICE 527-1398 CLINTON COMPUTER SERVICE LTD. •Data Processing A/R, A/P, G/L, payroll and statements •Record Preparation •Income Tax -Cash Flow preparation •F state Planning Phone 482-9280 Attention Veterans Ex -Service Men and Women and Dependents COMMERCIAL AND BARN PAINTING SANDBLASTING Free Estimates CALL Laurie McKellar 345-2879 R.R.#2 STAFFA — FLORIST Hildebrand Flowers 15 Main St. Seaforth i Office 527-0555 Res, 527.1784 . Complete Floral Service with a personal touch. PIANO • irector DECORATING (---APPLIANCES Appliance and Refrigeration REPAIR SERVICE Jim Broadfoot 482-7032 J —FARM SUPPLIES'1 Graves Wallpaper & Paint denlaml I/Moore Featuring. \ PAIN TS ('anadian K Imported Wall ('oyerings 527.1[5511 Sea;arlh FUNERAL HOME- 5 C0•OP MUFFLERS—Th MafflerWnrld db— Mufflers guaranteed as long as you own the car SF (FORTH ‘101 ORS TD. 527.10111 J PIANO TUNING • Repo rs • Reb,,ldi,,g • Keys Recovered • Darner Chasers BRUCE PUISIFER 3489223 Mitchell J SEWING— (.. --SEWING MACHINE SUPER MARKET Over 100 machines on display Service to all makes Sales -White, Etna, Husgvarna lora of used machines from (39.95 SEW AND SAVE CENTRE LTD. 149 Downie 91. [2 doors south of Hudson) Stratford. 271-9(60 J Feed Seed Fer'tilrzer Farm Supplies Petroleum Supplies Heating Oils Seaforth Co-op 527-0770 DECORATING %—,_- Expert Interior 8. • Exterior Decorators ,r Wallcover ngs "Xi Kepi Paints W mdow Shades 't- rLDEBRAND PAINT AND PAPERI PHONE 527-1880 15 Main St , Seaforth ��OX 1 .ilvfRgl- ,4! Barbara A. Watts Funeral Director 47 High Street Seatorth Phone 527-0885 s, J 1 Royal (anadian 1vgion Ser. ice Bureau Officer CLARE WALL Provincial Service Officer of London will be visiting In the area. Anyone wishing information, advice or assistance, regarding: (a) War Disability Pension; lb) Treatment for entitled veterans; lc) Application for Benevolent Funds; ld) Appeals against adverse original applications for War Veterans and Widows Allowance, is requested to contact the Service Officer or Secretary of the local Branch, whose name appears below, not later than: April 9, 1983 OPTICIAN David l FUNERAL HOME -• SJ longstoff Ltd Optician 57 Main Si s. Scalorrh 111,10MF1 RI' 15.1'si) OPHTHALMOLOGISTS Prescriptions Fined Promptly WINTER HOURS: Mon., Tues., Thurs.. Fri. 9-5:30 Saturday 9 - 12 Closed Wednesday To arrange an Interview, contact: GEORGE MILLER, Service Officer Seaforth, Ontario NOK 1W0 Phone 527-1512 or 527-1010 COMPLETE OPTICAL SERVICE 527-1303 Whitney - Ribey Funeral Home CEMETERY MONUMENTS ROSS W. RIBEY DIRECTOR 87 Goderich St Seaforth Phone 527-1390 Sincere end Courteous Service Ju' - INSURANCE SEAFORTH INSURANCE 39 Main St. S. Seaforth ,Home .Business -Form Auto .Life . Sickness & Accident , Investments 527-1610 c CARPENTRY J&J Carpentry •Concrete Forming and Finishing •Framing • Drywal l •Roofing *Cabinet Making John Ryan 527-1520