The Huron Expositor, 1994-12-21, Page 1212 -THE HURON EXPOSITOR, Daeamberr 21, 1994
LONG SERVICE HONOURED - Long service by staff members
of Seaforth Manor was recognized recently. Receiving awards for
service were (front row) Cheryl McClure, five -year -pin; Joanne
Flanagan, 20 -year -pin, Cindy DeGroof, Retirement Home Director;
(middle row) Joanne Ryan, Director of Care; Brenda Dalton, f ive-
year-pin; Diane Anderson, 10 -year -pin; Jody Brown, five -year -pin;
Pat Reid, five-year pin and Ruth Hildebrand, Administrator; (back
row) Ed Ozimek, owner and Bep Klaver, five -year -pin.
Board to sell
BY TIM CUMMING
Expositor Editor
The Mid -Huron Landfill Site
Board decided to put a heavy piece
of equipment up for auction.
Board member Lynda Rotteau
said she hated to sec the machine, a
Scraper, sitting idly in a bush.
The discussion about the equip-
ment elicited a response from Frank
Postill, site supervisor.
"I'm sick of people saying that
didn't pay for itself," he said. "I've
done a pile of work for you
guys...the only reason it's been
sitting in the bush is that's the last
place I used it."
Coun. Ray (Butch) Desjardine, of
Colborne Township, said because
grant money had helped purchase
the piece of equipment it should be
sold in a fashion where the public
could bid on it:
Scraper
The Board agreed to sell the piece
of equipment, which was originally
purchased for $20,000 about 1990-
'91 at the County Auction.
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The new Chair of the Mid -Huron
Landfill Site Board (MHLS) is
Lawrence (Laurie) Cox, Reeve of
Goderich Township.
The Chair of the board has tradi-
tionally come from Goderich Town-
ship.
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Chamney Salvage/Recycling was
awarded the tender to remove steel
from the Mid -Huron Landfill Site.
Chamney will pay the site $10.10
per tonne to pick up the material,
which will be sold.
The details and bids of the other
three tenders varied considerably,
including some which were condi-
tional and some which would
charge the landfill site.
Holiday Gifts Come in
All Kinds Of Pack ges
The gift of your patronage, wrapped in
kindness, is the one we appreciate most.
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Christmas carols enjoyed
Kippen East Women's Institute
(WI) met at the home of Mona
Aldeiice for a turkey dinner on
Thursday, Dec. 15. After the
Christmas Pudding, Grace
Drummond thanked the hostess and
opened the meeting with a
Christmas Poem. The Ode and
Mary Stewart Collect were
repeated. The Roll Call was
answered by 10 members telling a
joke and donating a grocery item
for the Christmas Bureau. It was
decided to give an equal amount to
all the Institute Projects to be sent
in with the fees.
Hilda Payne reported on the
District Board Meeting and Grace
Drummond gave the highlights of
the Area Convention. Hilda Payne
gave a reading and Fun and Games
were conducted by Grace
Drummond and Mona Alderdice.
Ruby Triebner thanked everyone
who took part.
The Hensall Sunset Seniors
enjoyed a Christmas Dinner on
Dec. 13 catered by the United
Church Women. Twenty-seven
members and one guest attended.
Christmas Carols were sung. The
group remembered Madeline
Harburn with a moment's silence.
The club will sponsor a card party
at the Hensall arena on Jan. 23 at
7:30 p.m.
Hostesses for the Jan. 10 meeting
will be Eileen Rannie and Jeanette
Turner. Card winners were Greta
Kuik, Pearl McKnight, Dirk Kuik,
Pat Volland, Lone hands, Irene
Blackwell.
Hensall
262-2715
by Liz Sangster
Rev. Henry Armen conducted
services at Hensall United church
this past Sunday. Doug Klopp was
the organist and Randy Parker was
the greeter. The ushers were Garry
Alderdice and Glenn Hayter. The
message was 'Jeremy and Jesus.'
Christmas wishes were received
from Rev. Stan McDonald.
The Official Board meets Dec. 21
all members are urged to attend.
A Communion and Carol Service
will be held Christmas Eve, at 7:30
p.m. Services will be held
Christmas Day at 11 o'clock a.m.
The Annual Meeting and Pot Luck
Lunch will held Jan. 29.
Rev. Charles Henderson
conducted services at Carmel
Presbyterian Church, this past
Sunday. A reminder that Christmas
Eve service will be held at Carmel
Presbyterian, at 7;30 p.m. Santa's
Helper will once again be handing
out goodies to the children.
Hensall and area residents are
reminded of the bylaw regulating
the use of snow machines, within
the village. Use of snowmobiles on
sidewalks, boulevards, shoulders
and property of others is prohibited.
Traveling within the village is
restricted to going to, and coming
from residences in the most direct
manner.
SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR
PHYSICALLY DISABLED IN HURON COUNTY
The Huron County Supportive Housing Task Force is
inviting proposals to conduct research to determine the
interest in and need for Supportive Housing for physically
disabled in Huron County. Supportive Housing may poten-
tially assist adults with physical disabilities to remain in
their normal and familiar environments by providing them
with assistance.
The Supportive Housing Task Force, on behalf of the
Long -Term Care Planning Committee, is requesting
research proposals that would outline research objectives,
methods, scheduling, and costs of the proposed research,
as well as the background of those proposing to conduct
the research. Research proposals are requested no later
than January 5, 1995. Requests for further information or
the completed researcti proposals should be sent to the:
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TIPS FOR TOASTY TOES & FINGERS
(c 1994 by Craig Nicholson All rights reserved )
aluminized outer surface that reflects body heat back
stayed onto the foot. The boot is Tight weight and water proof.
frozen fingers A padded tongue keeps snow from sneaking in
around the laces. My only reservation was a feeling
that the comfy liner packed down with constant use -
easily remedied by alternating a second liner.
emember last winter? Temperatures
plummeted and many snowmobilers
home. Hardier souls braved
and toes to hit the trails.
Not me. I snowmobiled almost 10,000 kilometers from
the hills of New Brunswick to the mountains of
Montana in toasty comfort. Even one morning when
the mercury froze at -55 degrees Celsius with a wind
chill factor of almost -80! My secrets for warm hands
and feet? Read on.
These extremities are the furthest from your heart, so
circulation is less effective and body heat more
limited. Depending on your metabolism, they may
require special protection against the cold.
Winter warmth has two guiding principles: keeping dry
and retaining heat. So when shopping for mitts and
boots, your best bet is removable layers. Why?
Because each layer traps air that your body has
worked hard to heat, recycling it for additional warmth.
Layers can also be removed for thorough overnight
drying and/or replacement when wet. But loose is
critical: be certain to buy a size or two larger than
normal for maximize benefit. There's nothing more
likely to freeze your fingers and toes than tight
coverings. So proper fitting is essential for comfort.
Other tips: buy a second set of liners and alternate
them daily so each set has a chance to thoroughly dry
and recover fully. Try fluffing them in the dryer to
restore their air retention properties.
Snowmobilers are most familiar with layering through
the ubiquitous felt liner In footwear. It traps -warm air
but can become damp when natural foot
perspiration has nowhere to go. Recently, several
boot manufacturers have overcome this deficiency
by devising systems to take moisture away from
your feet.
One is an inner sole of dense foam or plastic that
fits under the liner, creating a warm air circulation
platform between foot and sole. I tested two
makes last winter that were rated down to -85
degrees Celsius and was rewarded with warm
feet all winter. Their liner approaches were
different. i•
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The "Control" boot from Altmann Industries
(416/248-2292) replaced fait with a new high tech,
almost sponge -like material. This liner has an
Sorel's "Bigfoot" (available in retail outlets across
Ontario) has double felt liners - the inner stays dry by
transferring moisture to the outer sheath. In addition,
this boot has two inner soles and an extra thick,
insulated body which puts more distance and
protection between your feet and the snow. But
beware. The boot is so thick - measuring almost six
inches from sole to the top of your foot - that it
wouldn't fit into the foot rest of my Ski -Doo Grand
Touring, so check the spacing on your own sled.
It struck me that cold fingers should receive similar
treatment. By inference, that means mitts, not gloves
Fingers warm faster and longer if they're in contact
with each other, same as toes. Also, gloves tend to fit
tighter and that means less warm air circulation and
trapping. But my goal was to find hand coverings that
replicated the boot liner concept.
My search ended with a Bombardier mitt called
"Haliburton". Full outer leathers surround soft,
removable liners that velcro securely into place. Lots
of trapped warm air and superior circulation ensured
even warm throttle thumb. On deep freeze days I had
room for a second, smaller inner liner and for spring
snowmobiling, I wore the mitts with no liners. Great
flexibility and warm hands too. Dries overnight the
same as my boot components.
For those with particularly sensitive digits. I'd also
recommend electric hand and thumb warmers,
supplemented on cold days by a pair of handle bar
muffs to cut the wind chill. In fact, my wife rides most
of the winter with only a pair of thin glove liners,
heated grips and mutts.
So no more complaining about cold hands and feet,
eh? Until next time, happy trails and remember: Sled
Smart - Ride Safe, Ride Sober. For information on
local snowmobiling, Snowaramas and clubs, contact
the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC)
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