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Times-Advocate, 1983-08-17, Page 22i ti ARTISTS IN ACTION -- Shown busily engaged in Dashwood are Joey Keller, David Maguire in an , Tim Times -Advocate, August 17, 1983 Page 21 To repair steps and shower at SN Ree Centre There's good- news this week for the hundreds of peo- ple who have tripped on the steps leading to the seating area of the South Huron rec centre as well as for those athletes who have been unable to get a shower after a torrid game. At their meeting, Thursday, the board of management gave the facilities committee authorization to proceed on a project to fix the steps and the showers. The steps, which alternate between a short one (12") and then a long one (19' , were described as "quite tricky" by Gaylen Josephson, while fellow facilities committee member Brian Hardeman said he couldn't understand why anyone "would build art lesson of Vacation Bible School at Zion Lutherpn Church steps like that." Miller, Poul Nutt and Terry Hoffman. T-Ahoto. The steps have taken a p heavy toll since the facility opened, although most of the accidents have occurred with people falling up, rather than down, the uneven steps. Consider study of harbour A well organized and com- prehensive preliminary report on the first phase of a study commissioned by the harbour committee and financed by the federal government was presented at the harbour meeting. Wednesday by Andy Spiel (Spriet Associates and David Malik. The study pinpointed the need for well defined owner- ship of the land involved with the harbour and the river with the thought to docking facilities. The study looks in- to questions of harbour" maintenance. depth and width, parking and public participation. Malik has been working with village employees and surveyors to try to determine jurisidiction and ownership. The report will be studied by the committee in the next week and a review Will be considered by Spriet before a final draft is completed. in other business, there was a lengthy discussion about the lease for the Laundromat space. It was finally decided, since it was late in the season that a lease would be granted for an eight month period. rather than the three -.year lease previously considered. hairman, Tom Lawson, was the only negative vote on the motion. "He'd be crazy to sign a lease like that" Equip- ment would be supplied by the operator. The debate came when there was some ques- tion about hydro service and cost. It was reported that the pump -out unit is operational. There was some debate about the location. Dr. Russell Lingard suggested that it be moved and set down so that it ran directly into the sewer system. He also donated a tower for the VHF radio. There was discussion about the landscaping and the in- terlocking brick. Committee decided not to pay the land- scaper for supervising plan - Craft caught without sails When one of Grand Bend's famous 'line squalls' hit sud- denly Monday evening. Lisa and John Dietz were caught without sails in their 23 -foot craft. They had decided to use the outboard motor to enter Gtand Bend harbour. Once the squall hit, they were being pushed toward shore to the south of the har- bour_ They radioed for help and the call was picked up at the Grand Bend harbour building and by Dick Manore at Manore Marine. The best thought was to radio fisherman Joe Green, who was out on the lake. Meanwhile, Skip fzon, who was working at his boat - building shop on the dock decided to get out to :he boat and sail it in. He and Doug , Jones and Wayne Kapitaniuk pirated a power craft of a friend, Rick Tatersall, head- ed through the squall, board- ed the sail boat and sailed it straight through the harbour Attention - Veterans Ex -Service Men and Women and Dependents. THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION SERVICE BUREAU OFFICER Mr. C. Wall, Provincial Service Officer Lon- don, Ontario will be visiting In the area. Anyone wishing information, advice or assistance, regarding: (a) War Disability Pensions; (b) Treatment for entitled veterans; (c) Application for Benevolent Funds; (d) Appeals against adverse original ap- plications for War Veterans and Widows Allowance, is requested to contact the Service Officer or Secretary of the local Branch, whose name ap- pears below, not later than August 21, 1983 to arrange an interview. Mr. Jack Stewart, Secretary. P.O. Box 638, 316 William Strut Exeter, Ontario NOM 1S0 Mr. R. McDonald, Service Officer P.O. Box 222 186 Ann• Streit West Exeter, Ontario NOM 1S0 mouth. By the time Lisa and John were moored at the village docks the blow was over. Safe and smiling, they had lots of praise for the actions of the local persons. Green, with his big fishing -tug, arrived in time to escort them in. Far them it was the first vacation they've had without their four children. They are from Grand Rapids, Michigan and planned to head out the next day for the north channel of Lake Huron. Playhouse has party Pat Venton, Southcott Pines was hostess for the annual Huron Country Playhouse Guild cocktail party held Saturday. There were about 50 members and husbands in attendance. President Tory McKenzie announced that a luncheon for members will be held in Bayfield Wednesday, August 24. There will be an executive meeting prior to the luncheon. ting, when he apparently did dot supervise and it was decided to hold back 10 per- cent until the interlocking brick was made more level. Member Shirley Mitchell and Dock master Steve Rid- dell will be organizing the open house of the building to be held August 20 and 21. It was reported that the flag pole has been set into the mid- dle of the wheel chair ram 414 It was. noted that repairs would result in a reduction in maintenance as the steps are usually covered with spilled coffee, soft drinks or popcorn after most events. Facilities manager Cam Stewardson said he had a price for metal parts to ex- tend the short step and make tham all even. That was $600 just to do the main steps. He was expecting a further price for cement. The board agreed to give CHEV IN PARADE -- Jason an'. Karen S onieczny ap- peared in Sunday's Lucan Fair parade with their toy Chevrolet. - T -A . hoto. SHAVING BALLOONS -- - Jason Eifert, Rebecca Darling and Kim Campbell are carefully shaving ballons during a penny carnival Friday at the Exeter playground program. T -A photo. Always welcome. Of all the ways to cook chicken in this world, only Kentucky Fried Chicken wins hands down every time. That's because we cook each piece of fresh young chicken perfectly. according to the Colonel's own secret recipe. No matter what you're up to. drop in and pick up some Kentucky Fried Chicken, There's nothing that can heat the finger lickin' gond taste when you're really hungry. •• Great for Summer Visiting or Entertaining Colonel Sanders' boys and girls make it '` finger lickin' Ketttuckyfried Chicken 227 Main St. N., Exeter Greenway By ANNE WAVER Sunday service was held in the United Church with Rev Peebles taking the topic "The Need of "the (lour" for his sermon. • The choir anthem was call- ed, "There is Sunshine in N1. Soul." Sympathy goes to the fami- ly and relatives of the Tate Carl Pollock whose funeral was held Saturday and to the Bullock family in the drown • ing death of Wayne I,cerlcr•. son of Mrs. Evelyn r Bullock Lceder of Inglewood. A family gathering was held at the home of Fred and Isabel Bullock Sunday In celebrate isabel's birthday Many people from here at- tended the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Furtney I nee .Janice Larkin' which .was held in Parkhill, Saturday The reception followed at the Parkhill Community ('entre Our family attended a bridal shower which was held at Neil and Marcia Trevithick's home at Brinsley Sunday in honour of Colleen Newey. the committee authorization to proceed once all quotations have been received. The money was included in the budget: Stewardson told board members that only four of the nine showers in the dressing rooms were operating at pre- sent and replacement parts are now unavailable for the original equipment used. Replacement cost for the nine has been set at approx- imately $1,235. "They've been a problem since day one," Josephson said in reference to the showers. He explained that the showers either run con- tinuously and waste a great deal of water, or they don't run long enough and those in the shower can't complete their task of washing. Cathy Whiteford asked if the replacement parts being planned would also become obsolete in a few years. "There's no guarantee," Stewardson responded, while Hardeman said some extra replacements would be ordered to have some spares on hand for future use. In other business, the board: Approved a new floor for the lawn bowling clubhouse after learning club members had the money to pay for the project. Asked Hardeman to check with Usborne Township of- ficials to find out why the first instalment of their grant had not been forthcoming as pro- mised,' although secretary Joanne Fields said the pay- ment may have been made to the town. Decided to investigate town policy for replacement staff when Mrs. Fields goes on maternity leave late this year. Were told by personnel and policy chairman Bill Rose that the four-month review conducted for employee Gary Lavier had been very satisfactory. Learned that the infield grass at the hardball diamond had responded to a good soak- ing after having suffered from drought and an applica- tion of. weed killer earlier in the season. Stewardson reported the PUC and town works department had in- stalled a water line to the dia- mond for future. watering needs and said the grass is now looking good. . Gave the rec director per- mission to attend the Contact '83 conference in Toronto from September 29 to October 2. She said that many of the theatre and arts groups which arrange visits to communities have displays at the con- ference and she would like the opportunity to see what they have to offer. Finance committee chairperson Caroline Merner indicated there had been a change for the worse in the board's financial picture dur- ing July and said the'staff would be keeping an eye on the sitUatlon. She said it may have been an unusual month and it was a little early to be too concerned over the situa- tion. It could very well turn around in Augukt, she advis- ed members. Cavalcade of Fun AUCTION Huron Country Playhouse Sunday, August 21 5 - 7 p.m. * Silent Auction * Viewing of art and auction items * Roast turkey buffet dinner * Parachute jump display by SWOOP * Auction at 7 p.m Jack Riddell MPP Auctioneer Antiques - pair of mercury glass goblets, coal oil Tamp, pressed glass, etc. Membership to Agripress Racquet Club, Hensoll racquet included Membership to Oscar's Video Club Weekend at the Skyline Hotel, Toronto Theatre Tickets Gift Certificates at many stores and shops Baseball Tickets 4 - Toronto vs Detroit, 2 - Toronto vs Boston Basketball Tickets Detroit vs Kansas City, Pontiac Silverdome Dinners at Sanders, Oakwood Inn, Red Pump, La Riviera , The Little Inn, E.A.T. Co., and many more. 6 Foot Salami (Tenderspot) '100. Gift Certificate at Marie Reilleys Dinners at your choice of London restaurants, with your favorite CFPI personality Parachute lesson and one jump (SWOOP) Join in a sailboat race, on board a yacht. (Grand Bend Yacht Club) Gourmet dinner for 6 prepared and served by a gourmet chef and o French maid, in your home. Plants Records 1 hour flying time for 3 people in private plane 3 bottles of pop per week for 1 year Brown Jade Ring set in sterling Many, many more fun items too numerous to list. ART Original works - William St. Thomas Smith (Watercolor) - David Blackwood (Etching) - Ron Bolt - Rev. P.D. Hicks (Watercolor) - Robt. Genn (Serigraph) - Peter Shostak - Gordon Peters (Watercolor) - Huns Reigo Other oils, watercolors, Serigraphs, etchings plus several high quality ex- hibition posters. 7uich "cf "twat /dean le4tislaI! Saturday, August 27, '83 le4tieaI P"oi'am 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. - Old Fashioned Breakfast Pancake and homemade ade sa(Jsal;e 1)reaktact ser\ e(I In the street 1)y the /with Alinor Athletic Association n )embers 11 a.m. to 7 p,tn. • Ilome Cooked Beans Throughout the day healthy servings of hums' -cooked beans, served with tasty clic ed haat. 12 noon to 1 p.m. - Horseshoe Pitching Registration Canadian Horseshoe Championship Arena (;rnun(R 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Free Bus Tours lour of Area Dairy, Beef and Bean Farms (amping (;rounds' Available 11 ydro service on a limited basis Saturday 9:00 p.m. - Bean Festival Dance In the Zurich Arena, Sponsored by the Local A11llc'tic Ogranization. I p.m. - Festival Queen Contest. Preliminary judging; of all contestants will take place at 1:00 p. m. The final judg- ing at 3:00 p.m. for a "Festival -Queen- takes place . in the Arena on the ice surface. Two runners-up will also be chosen. Plenty of Activity Frog lumping Contest - 3 p.m. Other attractions include a Mid- way tor the kids and numerous other attractions. Bean Demonstrations of various kinds of beans, sponsored by Ontario Bean Marketing Board. Join In The Fun C. F. P. L. Radio in attendance In Case of Rain Activities Wi!! Be Held Indoors Aot t It ), tie a Via (xcithif Got 1