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Times-Advocate, 1986-12-31, Page 7SANTA VISITS LEGION — Santo Claus made numerous visits to the area before Christmas. He is shown here at the annual Christmas party at the R.E. Pooley Exeter branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. The year that was... Continued from page 3 Drayton, operated by Jerry DeBoer on Highway 83 east will manufacture electronic safe driving equit which automatically turns on a c arts lighting system six seconds . aftet .the motor is started. of revision of the Beaver municipal drain was finally com- pleted fter three sittings with the provision that future; commercial developments would not be allowed to hook in to the drain. Despite rainy weather conditions, the annual Zurich Bean Festival was a distinct success with slightly more than 3,000 dinners being served. That's up slightly from, a year ago. Shortly after telling Rec Centre board members that the park area was being patrolled for unlawful drinking, police chief Larry Hardy charged one person with illegal possession of alcohol following a ball game. The Exeter men's rec hockey league executive told the Rec Centre board they were unhappy with ice time hours set for the coming year. Charles Rowland was named a superintendent with the Huron Coun- ty Board of Education. September :1 The Exeter Villa was officially opened. Jack Riddell, Murray Car - dill, owner Tom Kannampuzha and 98 -year-old Florence Gould par- ticipated in the ribbon -cutting ceremony. Two area men received jail terms. The Exeter Men's Rec Hockey League folded because available ice time was unsatisfactory. Gayle Lewis of R.R. 4 Denfield was crowned Ontario Dairy Princess. Exeter Express won the all -Ontario senior D baseball title. - Clandeboye residents honoured Barbara and Clarence Carter for 25 years of community service. September 10 Exeter was among the towns listed in an industrial strategy report as having a'strong industrial base and a buoyant economy. A Thedford man was crushed to death while working on a Tuckersmith township water project in Egmondville. Grand Bend merchants had a good summer season. Installation of steel groynes on Lake Huron by one subdivision have caused problems for neighbouring residents. The Hen§all Horticultural Society's first flower show was a great success. Over 20,000 theatre goers saw "An- nie" at the Huron Country Playhouse. September 17 Record rainfall filled area basements and fields. Over 1,000 attended the Kirkton Fair. The first female recruit is training with the Exeter and area fire department. Zurich residents complained to Council about sewers backing up in- to their basements. Dave Scatcherd presented a $40,000 cneque to London and District Association for the Mentally Retard- ed after a successful golf tournament at Oakwood. September 24 Agripress announced it is leaving Hensall in April, 1987. An induction service is planned for team ministers Revs. Darrell and Jewell Shaule at Lucan United Church. Melissa Moore was crowned Queen of the Exeter Fair. October 1 Crop losses caused by torrential rains are mounting daily. Lucan and Biddulph are fighting riding changes. Twenty-six students are par- ticipating in this year's co-op pro- gram at SHDHS. Ray's Gulf, a well-known Grand Bend landmark, has come down. It will be replaced with Richardson's Plaza A A X X A X Tasty Nu Bread Always fresh, lines, quality Four Huron plowmen took awards at the International Plowing Match. October 8 Agriculture minister Jack Riddell toured the area for a first-hand look at crop damage. SHD}#S valedictorian Murray Run- dle termed education the foundation of life at the annual commencement. Grand Bend Lions donated $1,000 for vision care for an area resident. Zurich service clubs will help with bingos and share in the proceeds. October 15 An OMB hearing gave approval to the proposed new waterline through Hay township. Stephen township received a $40,000 Ontario Home Renewal Program grant. Registration for recreation pro- grams in Exeter was down from previous years. Usborne road superintendent John Batten tendered his resignation. A workshop sponsored by the Mt. Carmel CWL and held in Dashwood Community Centre stressed mar- riage and pro-life. Six schools competed in a cross- country meet in Exeter. The annual farmers' market in Grand Bend drew a Targe crowd. _ October 22 Federal agriculture minister John Wise toured local rain -soaked fields, and promised to work with the provin- cial government to provide assistance to farmers. A steering committee was set up to study the feasibility of an RC high school in Huron County. The Zurich PUC will test for illegal sewer hook-ups. New Zurich clerk Rick Beachey was sworn in. The craft show at the Heritage Museum attracted a *cord attendance. The South Huron Junior Panthers won the Huron -Perth league title. A young German farmer returns the visit of Junior Farmer Rob Essery. A guest speaker at. a SHDAMH meeting advocated integrated educa- tion for the mentally handicapped. October 29 "Agriculture in the classroom" was the theme of a PD day held in the South Huron rec centre. Oven 1,400 attended the Health Fair set up in the small gym at SHIMS. Lucan Irish were once again fastball champions. White bean prices have reached $54 cwt. November 5 A banquet in Varna marked the 75th anniversary of Huron's Family and Children's Services. Ten people were injured in area collisions. Hensall Kinettes celebrated their 30th anniversary. South Huron Senior Panthers won the Huron -Perth championship. November 12 Iry and Lois Armstrong were nam- ed Exeter's citizens of the year at the town's annual appreciation banquet. The lowest tender for the ABCA's erosion control project was $318,039, a huge jump from the original $60,000 estimate. Top Huron 4-0 members were honoured at Achievement Night in Clinton. Water and garbage pick-up rates went up in Lucan. This year's open house at CCAT focussed on the future of the,agri-food industry. A Monte Carlo Night was held in Crediton. The Huron -Perth Separate School board vetoed beginners' classes in Exeter. November 19 Exeter council approved a three- year pay package for the police department. The apartment above Dinney's Furniture was gutted by fire. A Former SHDHS teacher and two former students appeared in a play on Fresh baked Country Buns. doz. 990 Deluxe Chocolate, pkg. of 6 Brownies '1.49 Specials in effect Dec. 30-31, Jan. 2, 3, while supplies last Chunky Cheese Bread loaf 1.29 ported cheeses. "Fresh off the X block ! " A A V A. A Wide variety of Canadian and lm- X Cheese gift baskets Cheese trays - . Deluxe fruit cake UGood variety of delicious donuts asty jru Bakery &Coots, House v flutter 233-0332 the McManus stage of London's Grand Theatre. Numbers are going up on the homes in Dashwood. The 125th anniversary of St. Peter's Lutheran Church was celebrated in Zurich. November 26 Agriculture minister Jack Riddell announced aid for crop losses. The season's first major snowfall was responsible for a large number - of accidents. Mohawks moved into a first -place tie with Tavistock. - Local rural carriers expressed their concern over proposed changes to rural mail delivery. The Huron -Perth board reviewed its decision to veto beginners' classes at Precious Blood. December 3 The official opening of the new Elmer Lawson Auditorium was part of the program marking the 20th an- niversary of the Blue Water Rest Home. - Exeter Mayor Bruce Shaw offered neighbouring townships three options to settle the dispute over cost-sharing at the South Huron Rec Centre. Hay councillors defended their decision to accept the third -lowest tender on a backhoe at at coudcil meeting attended by a delegation of taxpayers. The 1987 Exeter hydro rate will be up 5.7 per cent. The Hensall and District Co - Operative reported a tenfold increase in profits this year, as compared to the previous year. The ABCA approved 11 projects for the coming year. December 10 An Exeter woman remained in critical condition in a London hospital after being struck by a car while walking at the intersection of Mary and Huron Streets. Usborne council named Ken Parker, RR 1 Hensall, as the new road superintendent. A break-in at the home of Larry Selves, Usborne township netted thieves items worth $2,174. BtA president Karen Pfaff told a national radio audience about Ex- eter's white squirrels when interview- ed on the Peter Growski Morningside program. ' - Exeter's annual Santa Claus parade attracted a large crowd. A special session of Grand Bend council heard a proposal for a con- dominium on Sauble Road. Lucan was promised cable televi- sion next year. ' December 17 Protective Plastics announced it is moving its Huron Park and St. Marys operations to Brantford. Trus Joist Corporation of Boise, Idaho, is negotiating to purchase Dashwood Industries. Duties of senior rec staff have been changed. A public meeting held in.Hensall to discuss renovations to the town hall left the issue unresolved. The decision to proceed or not will be made at the regular January meeting of council. osanquet township approved a mhjor residential, commercial and recreational development south of Grand Bend to be built by a West Ger- man firm. Grand Bend council okayed a 114 -unit expansion at Grand Cove Estates. Exeter Mohawks moved into Senior 'B' first place by beating Elora. The Exeter Golf and Country Club has been sold to a two-man partner- ship that has been involved in golf club management for many years. December 24 Concerns mounted over the escalating costs of obtaining a land- fill site in Tuckersmith township. Stanley township's application for a grant to extend the Haji waterline into Stanley has been turned down for the present. Thieves stole a Targe amount of money, liquor and cigarettes after breaking into the New Burkley Restaurant. The home of Bill Baker on York Crescent won first prize in the in- auguaral home decorating contest sponsored by the Hensel! BIA. The Grand Bend Brewers' Retail Store was presented with the Presi- dent's Excellence Award in recogni- tion of high performance standards achieved in customer service and store appearance. Play euchre at Cegtralie, v MMrs.?OM Koor Contralto Euchre at; Neil's school on December 22,11as prizes going to; High score - Freda Rollings, Earl Morgan, Lone Hands - Elizabeth Con- lin, Murray Carter, Low score - Mary Meikle, Elmer Walker, Lucky draw - Charlie Rollings. The next party is January 5 conven- ed by Charlie and Freda Rollings and Joe and Margaret Carter. Visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Harvery Kennedy and Christine of Huron Park over the holiday season were Claude and Bonnie Barr, London, Dale and Helen Kennedy and family, Seafgrth, Ron Kennedy and Kelli Philips, RR 2 Lucan, Allen Kennedy and Kathy Montgomery, Toronto, Lori Kennedy, Goderich, Pte. Kim Kennedy of Cana- dian Forces Base Cornwallis, Nova Scotia and Tracy Walden, Brampton. Christmas visitors in town includ- ed Mr. and Mrs. Norman Tripp enter- tained their family Christmas day. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Gibson entertain- ed the Knee family Christmas day. WIth Mrs. Linda Riley on Christmas day Wendi Horton of Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Saunder- cock of Clinton and Tom and Mary Kooy. Boxing day with Tom and I were Mrs. Linda Riley, Wendi and Ben, Clayton and Alice Kooy, Clyde and Bonnie and Ron Holcombe. Mr. and Mrs. Brent Caslick and Gregory with both their parents in the Cargill area. Mr. Earl Dixon with Mr. and Mrs. Doug Dixon and family. Mr. and Mrs. Rick Walker and family with the Walker family in Zurich. Mr. and Mrs, Terry Morgan with Mrs. Jessie Lewis and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Morgan on Christmas day. Tom and I with Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Kooy and family. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bowden for a family dinner at the home of Mrs. Ray Paynter, Exeter. Amendment for trappers Minister of Transportation and Communications Ed Fulton, tecent- ly announced licensed trappers may now use all -terrain vehicles on most highways in Ontario as a result of an amendment to the Off -Road Vehicles Act. Licensed trappers will now be allowed to drive all -terrain vehicles along highways when using these vehicles to tend their traplines. "While operating an ' ATV on a highway, trappers will have to display a slow-moving sign on the rear of their vehicle; hold a valid driver's licence; wear an approved 1 eiblet; _ apd, . of ° coarse, have in- guriance," said. Fulton. 100 MUCH 1IOUDEl SPIRWCAN BE Tim.s-Advocat., ,O.comber 31, 1986 /east Ih 5opicJ By Sheryl Feagan Health Educator Consultant Huron County Ilealth Unit The poster depicts a man as he sits on a roadside curb holding his heed. In the background, the flashing lights of a police car and a corpse lying covered on the pavement. The bold letters across the top of this*shocking :scene read: "FIRST, HE KILLED THE BOTTLE". Drinking and driv- ing can be a deadly combination. An education campaign developed by the Ministry of the Attorney General was designed to "drive home" the point that drinking and driving don't mix! Keep in mind the following facts the next time you drink alcohol. DID YOU KNOW THAT.... • There are similar amounts of alcohol in one bottle (12 oz.) of regular beer which is 5 percent pure alcohol, 112 oz. of spirits ie. whiskey, rum etc., which is about 40 percent pure alcohol, and 5 oz. of table wine which is 10 percent -12 percent pure alcohol. A drink is a drink is a drink!! • Taking a shower, eating a big meal. or drinking coffee will not make an in- toxicated person sober. Time is the only route to sobriety! Since the liver requires one full hour to oxidize an ounce of alcohol, consuming more than one drink per hour will lead to impairment. • The length of timean individual re- mains intoxicated primarily depends on how much alcohol was consumed and over what length of time. • Small amounts of alcohol can affect intellectual functioning. Even when you don't think you're intoxicated. your ability to drive a car safely may be seriously impaired. If a friend of- fers to drive you home, please give Wm your keys - it could save lives! • Alcohol contains none of the vitamins, minerals, or amino acids essential to your daily diet but it does contain calories! For example, 12 oz. of regular beer equals 173 calories. 11= oz. whiskey equals 107 calories. and 3 oz. sherry equals 170 calories. If you want to lose weight or maintain your weight, restrict your alcohol consumption! • Daily consumption of more than small amounts of alcohol, increases your chances of developing health problems such as cirrhosis of the liver, hypertension. cancer of the pharynx, or brain damage. • Consuming no more than one drink per hour or four drinks per occasion is a guideline that can help you use alcohol responsibly. - Have a Happy and fun New Year's Eve, but make sure 1987 arrivess safely. If your ,elebrations include alcohol, use it in moderation or let so- meone else drive you home!! Remember ! IF YOU DRINK. DON'T DRIVE. 0 O O 0 When all is said and done, it's good friends like you who make our business a success. Thanks and Happy New Year. Our customers are the best! 407 Maio St. S. 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