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Times-Advocate, 1979-04-04, Page 16Times-Advocate, April 4, 1979 By MANUEL CURTS a FIND WEATHER INSTRUMENT -- A radiosonde weather balloon was found SundayriiNU WEAinEK iiNsiKUMcrMI -- A radiosonde weather balloon was found Sunday mor­ ning near the Gord Slaght home in Crediton. Shown with the radiosonde and parachute are Willie Hoover and Jeff and Joanne Slaght. T-A photo Returning from Florida during the past week were Mr. and Mrs. Milton Pollock and Mr. and Mrs. Selboume English. Everyone’s at home in Greenway now. Mrs. George Gollen is Resurface area road Transportation and Communications Minister James Snow has announced that tenders have been called for resurfacing on Highway 21 from Highway 84, St. Joseph, northerly to Bayfield south limits for 15.9 km. Tenders will be opened for this project at ministry headquarters in Downsview May 2. patient in Strathroy Hospital, having undergone surgery there. Mr. and Mrs. Herb Piper entertained a few neighbours at a euchre party Saturday evening. Evelyn and Manuel Curts, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Smithers, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Curts, Grand Bend and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Curts, London, were dinner guests, Sunday, with Viola Curts, London, the occasion being the hostess' birthday anniver­ sary. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Eagleson were Saturday evening visitors with Jim’s sister Mrs. Viola Atkinson and Robert, Centralia. By the way: “I saw the doctor today about my loss of memory.” “What did he do?” “Made me pay him in ad­ vance.” Usborne & Hibbert Mutual Fire insurance Company (Established in 1876) Provides Full Insurance Coverage for Town Dwellings as well as Farm Properties Weather balloon discovery said unusual by experts Could serve 2,100 people at resort Sewage lagoon capacity ample DIRECTORS AND ADJUSTERS Jack Harrigan R.R.3, Lucan Robert Gardiner R.R.2, Staffa Lloyd Morrison R.R.l, St. Marys Lome Feeney R.R.2, Dublin Ray McCurdy R.R.l, Kirkton William Chaffe Mitchell AGENTS Ross Hodgert Woodham 229-6643 John Moore Dublin 345-2512 Joseph Uniac Mitchell 348-9012 Mrs. Elaine Skinner Exeter 235-1553 Wally Burton Exeter 235-0350 A radiosonde weather balloon was found Sunday morning in the backyard of Mr. and Mrs. Gord Slaght in Crediton. John Hoekstra of the London weather office said Monday the weather measuring instrument likely came from a Flint, Michigan weather office. Hoekstra told the T-A, “It’s very unusual to find a radiosonde in this area which is in such good con­ dition. There was only a small tear in the parachute and the radio instrument was in perfect condition.” The radiosonde when found by Mrs. Slaght at 9.10 a.m. Sunday was still operating. The London weatherman thinks the balloon was sent up from Flint at 7 p.m. Playhouse seeks talent, name publicity director Tasty-Nu Bakery Specials Donuts honey glazed, bismarks or jelly filled o ’1.69 Huron Country Playhouse Artistic Director, James Murphy, is on the search for local talent. He is hoping to fill several openings this season with talented young performers from the local Region. The musical, THE SOUND OF MUSIC, is based on the life story of the Trapp family, who lived in Austria just prior to the Second World War. Mr. Murphy is hoping to fill all the roles of the seven young Trapp children from the local com- Dinner Rolls 2doz. *1.59 Homburg or Hot Dog Rolls We have Tasty-Nu bread. Fresh daily. Hot Cross Buns - ’1.69 Geese visit at Parkhill 8's 2/’1.19 white sliced Cheese Specials OFF THE BLOCK We have the finest quality naturally aged cheddar cheese. Mild Cheddar lb. Medium Cheddar Old White or Coloured Cheddar Extra Old Cheddar Maple Leaf Processed Slices M8d or Spiced Gouda lb. lb. ib. lb. lb. '2.00 >2.10 ‘2.20 *2.60 ’1.80 *2.30 Tasty-Nu Bakery & Cheese House A flock of Canada Geese has been placed on the Parkhill Dam Reservoir in an attempt to establish the area as a permanent summer home for water­ fowl. Ted Jones, general superintendent for the Ausable-Bayfield Conserva­ tion Authority, said that about 30 geese, their wings clipped, have been on the water for about two weeks. The project is being con­ ducted by the Provincial Natural Resources Ministry, he said. Jones said the geese will be able to fly south in the fall and the test of the reser­ voir’s suitability will come next spring. They’re going to tell us if they want to live here. Authority employees at Parkhill said that within the first week of the birds arrival, there have been problems with people molesting the birds...chas­ ing them and throwing ob­ jects at them. “If they could fly they would have been gone by now”, Wes MacGregor of the authority said. He and Jones both appeal­ ed to area residents-to leave the birds alone and let them get established. “We’re hop­ ing they’ll nest on the island and we’ll be getting food munity. The family’s children consist of two boys, aged fourteen and eleven, and five girls, aged sixteen, thirteen, nine, seven and five. Like the original fami­ ly, all must be talented singers. Also in THE SOUND OF MUSIC, there are a few openings for adult non-union performers in the chorus. Some college students from the local area, trained in theatre arts, are also be­ ing sought for a special Playhouse project. Auditions are being held in London on Monday, April 2nd, in Goderich on Satur­ day, April 7th, and in Grand Bend on Saturday, April 21st. For more information, call 238-8387. Charla Black has been ap­ pointed as the new publicity director for the Huron Coun­ try Playhouse. Ms. Black started in show business at the age of 12 as a dancer and actress. She has appeared in numerous stage, film and television productions, and was the original “Julie’’ on the daytime series, THE DAYS OF OUR LIVES. Ms. Black recently was publicist for Theatre New Brunswick, where she work­ ed as liaison with the media and co-ordinated all special events, including a visit by the National Ballet of Canada. She also acted as press consultant for the Maritime Contemporary Dance Company. Saturday. He added, “It probably arrived in Crediton about two and a half hours later. It takes about one hour to reach a maximum heighth of 17 miles and probably a little longer to make its descent.” Hoekstra said a similar radio instrument was found near his home in Dorchester last week. He said it’s also unusual to have a radiosonde come to rest close to a built-up area. Most of the balloons and instruments become en­ tangled in trees and bushes. This theory was backed by Exeter meteorologist Jay Campbell who said, “I would suspect that about only two percent of these instruments are ever found as they usually land in isolated areas.” John Hoekstra said most countries in the world belong to the World Meteoroligical Organization of the United Nations and participate in daily gathering of weather information. Radiosondes are used to measure temperature, pressure, humidity and winds at various heights. Hoekstra said radiosondes provide a vertical picture of all conditions in the at­ mosphere. He concluded, “They are very important in providing the raw data for daily weather forecasts. In Ontario radiosondes are sent aloft from weather stations in Moosonee, Trout Lake and Scarboro. An official from the ministry of the environment reassured Grand Bend coun­ cil Monday that the sewage lagoon system was not ob­ solete before it was built. Reeve Bob Sharen told Neil McMullen council had received various figures from the ministry as to the number of people which the lagoons could accom­ modate. McMullen said the two lagoons would allow the village to grow to a popula­ tion of around 2,100 which gives the village a reserve capacity of 1,300. Not included in those pop­ ulation figures are either the portion of Grand Cove Estates in Stephen township or the proposed Green Forest subdivision which will be situated in the township. Sharen asked McMullen if the system had adequate capacity during the summer months when the village population swelled to between 5-10,000 people. The reeve said many of the summer residents would be “renting beer” during this period. McMullen replied the high summer population and low winter population figures had been averaged out. If the village experienced an abnormal growth there is room on the parcel of land set aside for the lagoons for an extra two or three cells, McMullen said. It’s up to the village whether they charge some type of impost fee to developers after the sewer project is completed, McMullen replied to the reeve. Sharen said council was concerned that the tax­ payers would not be sub­ sidizing future development. If the village moved to an aeration treatment of its wastes in the future it could increase the capacity but at quite a cost, McMullen said. A letter from the ministry acknowledged that the sanitary sewers on River Road in plans submitted to the Ontario Municipal Board had been missed but it failed to state whose error it was. The letter said the usual course of action was for a petition to be signed by 100 percent of the landowners in the area which had not been submitted to the 0MB. Another alternative would be for the village to re­ submit the plans for the en­ tire village including the area which had been missed. If this approach was taken, another 0MB hearing would be required. A third alternative would be for the village to under­ take the sewer installation with the municipality being responsible for recovering the total cost of the sewers from the River Road proper­ ty owners. Councillors Keith Craw­ ford and Bill Baird agreed this approach was not feasi­ ble. Sharen added the property owners along River Road “would certainly be paying more” if they chose not to get involved in the sewer project at this time. Village residents who will receive a sewer pump from the village will receive $100 to be used towards the in­ stallation, maintenance and replacement of the pumps. Clerk-treasurer Louise Clipperton said to date three requests for pumps have been received. The pumps are required on properties that will be below the new sewer lines. Best Interest GB squirrels are famous While the United States and China exchanged a pair of muskox for a pair of pan­ da bears a few years ago, a member of the Ohio state house of representatives would love to have a match­ ed pair of “Grand Bend’s famous albino squirrels”. The only problem is that the village doesn’t have any albino squirrels, famous or otherwise. Fred Deering of the 84th congressional district which includes the Lake Erie municipality of Sandusky said if Grand Bend decided to send the squirrels “a ceremony to celebrate the arrival of these unusual animals” would be held. In addition, he would be interested in learning the history of the albino squirrels. Reeve Bob Sharen said he was not aware that the village had any of the pale, bushy tailed friends in the area. The letter was referred to the local office of the ministry of natural resources. Exeter has several of the albino squirrels in its park located at the Ausable River. Pot luck at church attracts over 100 We represent many Trust Companies. We are often able to arrange for the highest interest being offered on Guaranteed Investment Certificates. * subject to change EXETER 235-2420 Gaiser-Kneale Insurance Agency Inc. CLINTON 482-9747 GRAND BEND 238-8484 across there for them”, MacGregor said. The Parkhill reservoir is not a natural habitat for wildfowl because of steep banks and the fluctuating water level associated with a flood control dam, accor­ ding to Jones. “We hope there are portions that are suitable for them.” The Ausable-Bayfield general superintendent said: “They’re put there to enjoy. Hopefully the general public will help by leaving them alone.” BOWLING Village In bowling scores Cove, town and country gals, Monday afternoon, Sparrows — hi single, Marjorie Forden, 208, hi triple, Norma Desjardine, 442; Bluejays — hi single, Hazel Broad, 169, hi triple, Hazel Broad, 444; Robins — hi single, Annie Morenz, 177, hi triple, Nan Cumming, 461. The Benders —• Tuesday afternoon, high single, Dee Rath, 288; high triple, Dee Rath, 555. Charlie’s Angels — Wednesday evening, Hopefuls — Joyce Hodgins, 255 , 584, team 2645; Our gang, Betty Datars, 235, 642, team 2573; Hi hopes, Fran Relouw, 233, 581, team 2490; The Good Ones, Brenda Relouw, 198, Mary Mennen, 474, team 2295. Persona Is Maurice Tiedeman is a patient in St. Joseph’s hospital, London. Last Friday evening more than 100 attended a Pot Luck dinner at Grand Bend United Church at 6:00 p.m. Following the delicious meal Millie and Morley Desjar­ dine led all in a sing song. Donna Lovie conducted children’s games. Pushing a peanut on the floor by your nose won by Steve Mathers. Breaking balloons won by Lesley Campbell. A musical chairs birthday game and word scramble by Eleanor Durie. Brenda Love had a tv quiz for children and Glen and Sharon Miller did charades. To conclude a happy evening Rev. H. Moore showed slide pictures which featured ice storm of March 1976, the U.C.W. 50th an­ niversary church meeting, Parkhill dam, harbour and boats, and old time beach scenes. United church news Rev. H. Moore’s sermon topic this morning was “The other alternative.” Communion will be ob­ served on Palm Sunday, April 8. The Easter Ecumenical meeting will be held at Grand Bend United Church on Monday, April 9, at 8:00 p.m. Enjoy fun night Twenty four in all, Couples club members and young people, met Saturday evening in the Public school gym for a fun night and enjoyed a game of volley ball. The Couples Club were the winners by a score of 6 to 1. Lunch and refreshments were served after the game. Will have education meeting There will be a Christian Education Committee meeting on Thursday April 5, at 8:00 p.m. at the Grand Bend United Church. Church of God news A number of Church of God folks attended a “Family life” seminar held Friday evening and Saturday in Bingham Park in Kitchener. Don’t forget! The pancake and sausage supper to be held at Church of God, Friday night, April 6, time 5.00 to 8.00 p.m. Financial assistance Management counselling (CASE) Management training Information on government programs for business Can we help you? See our Representatives RANDY BROWN OR BILL SCHUTZ The Devon Building, 476 Main St. South, Exeter I at: EVERY TUESDAY7' FEDERAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BANK For prior information' call 271-5650 (collect) or write 1036 Ontario St., Stratford. CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES, SPRING/SUMMER 1979 CLINTON CAMPUS The following courses are being offered this Spring/Summer semester. Students are already enrolling. 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