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The Seaforth News, 1948-05-13, Page 1afarth HURON COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 71, No. 20 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 13, 1948 CANVASSERS APPOINTED •'IN RED SHiEL•D APPEAL In Tuckersmith, canvasser's for the Salvation Army Red Shield Campaign have been selected as fol- lows: Alex Boyes, Wilber Keys, El- mer Townsend; Jim McIntosh, J. Patrick, Sid Gemmell, Robt. Tyndall, Robt. Archibald, Stanley Jackson, ,Arthur Finlayson..In Egmondville, Mr. A. C. Routledge will be in. 'charge. At this busy season, the willing- ness with which these men respond- ed testifies to the worth of the cause and the wide appeal of the work of the Salvation Army. All are urged to give generously and to, have their donation ready when the canvassers call. Canvassers for McKillop' are: Sam Scott, Harry ' Palin, Gordon Papple, R. S. McKercher, Theron Betties, Russell Bolton, William Church,. William Alexander, William Montgomery, Norm Schade, Gordon McGavin, Leon. Leeming. NEW SUPERINTENDENT NAMED FOR 'HOSPITAL J. M. Scott, chairman of the Scott Memorial Hospital Board, an- nounced at the weekend that Miss M. Grinyer, Reg. N., Toronto, has been appointed superintendent of the hospital. Miss Grinyer, who served for three years as army nurse, complet- ed a post -graduate course at Guy's Hospital, London, England, and a similar course at American Hospital, Paris, France. Her duties commence early in June. Miss Grinyer succeeds Miss M. Dinning, Reg. N., who resigned early in April. ALBERTA COAL Is the Fuel after every Spring Rain Cheaper than wood E. L. BOX PHONE 43 at 18 Northside United Church Rev. H. V. Workman, Minister. 10 a.m., Sundlty School. 11 a.m., Worship Service. Subject, "Our Visions of the Per- fect". 7 p.m., Service withdrawn, for the farewell service of Rev. R. H. Wil- liams of First Presbyterian Church. First Presbyterian Church 10 a.m. The Sunday School and Adult Bible Class. 11 a.m. Public Worship: The Sac- rament of the Lord's Supper. 7 p.m. Public Worship: The Rev. Richard H. Williams concludes his ministry at First Church. Friday, May 14 at 8 p.m. The Preparatory Service. All members are expected to be present. Sunday, May 30, The Spring' Thank -offering services conducted by the Rev. W. Scott Dunean of First Church, St. Mary's. Egmondville United Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B.A.. B.D. 10 a.m., Sunday School. 11 a.m., "Making the most of Life". • Anglican May 16 Whitsunday St. Thomas', Seaforth 10 a.m., Sunday School 11 a.m., Holy Communion 7 p.m, Evening Prayer. , St. Mary's, Dublin 3 p.m., Holy Communion Rector: Rev. C. F. L. Gilbert, B.A. ST. THOMAS' GUILD The regular monthly meeting of, the Ladies' Guild of St. Thomas' Church was held in the Parish hall on Tuesday of this week. Thirteen members were present, and the Pre- sident, Mrs. MaGavin, opened the meeting with scripture reading for the Sunday after Ascension Day, for hospitals, and the Lord's Prayer followed by prayers for the parish in unison. In the absence of the sec- retary, Miss Holmes read the min- utes of the previous meeting. All reports from committees were dealt with and the offertory received and dedicated. A social congregational evening was planned in connection with anniversary celebration 'of. our Church in June, inviting Dublin to join with us -refreshments of sand- wiches, cakes and tea to be provided. by the ladies. A congregational pic- nic will be held for the - Sunday School this year on June 26th, at the Lions' park. The meeting closed with the ben- ediction. The June meeting to be a joint one with the W. A. as the home of Miss Holmes, the date to be. announced later. MISSION BAND The Alert Mission Band opened their May meeting by singing a hymn. Mrs. Bradshaw said, a prayer. Lorrain Henderson gave the scrip- ture which was followed by the 23rd psalm. Collection amounted to 78 cents. Business was taken up by Mrs. Bradshaw. CAR TAKES FIRE The fire brigade had a call on Tuesday, morning when a car in M. E. Clarke's garage, opposite the town hall, took fire while undergo- ing repairs. The fire was : quickly extinguished and, damage light. R. J. McMILLAN PASSES IN HIS 91ST YEAR There passed away on Saturday morning last, at his home on Center Street, Seaforth, R. J. McMillan, in his ninety-first year. Mr. McMillan was born on the 9th of February 1858, on lot 2, con. 5, in the township of Hullett, on the farm now occupied by Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Whyte. He was .the last sur- viving member of the family of the late John McMillan of Hullett Township, who represented the con- stituency of South Huron in the House of Commons at Ottawa for fifteen years, and a brother of the late Thomas McMillan, who repre- sented -the same constituency for eight years, 19244932. R. J. had a most decidedly active and interesting career. In his early life he was a very active member of. the firm of John McMillan and Sons, then engaged in the importation of Clydesdale horses. from ` Scotland, and later, in the exporting of com- mercial cattle to the British market. He certainly made at least a score of trips to the old land in the interests of this firm, in connection with these two enterprises. He was an excellent judge of live stock, and was called upon on many occasions to act as judge at Fall Fairs and other exhibitions through- out the province. He was an enter- prising and progressive farmer in Hullett Township for many years, and gave strong support to every worthy cause which he considered in the interests of his fellow -man. He was prominently identified with the United Farmer movement in its formative years, was a direct- or for many years in "The United United Farmers Co -Operative Com- pany" and assisted very materially in laying the foundation of this most astounding farmers co-operative movement as we see it today in the Province of Ontario. In the political movement of the United Farmers in the early twenty's of this century, Mr. McMillan played an active and prominent part indeed. He was one of thechief organizers of the move- ment, a forceful platform speaker, and there are few counties in Ont- ariq where his magnificent voice was not' heard at that time, expounding the principles and policies' of the or- ganization. • Mr. McMillan was a bachelor and resided for the past ten years with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Colbert, on Centre Street, Seaforth„ and he ap- preciated very much indeed their kindly care and attention toward him during his declining. years. The funeral was held on Monday afternoon of this week from his late residence on Center Street, with the Rev. H. V. Workman officiating and interment in Maitlandbank cem- etery. The pallbearers were: Harry Colbert, Seaforth, Walter McMillan, Toronto, W. J. McDowell and R. M. Scott of McKillop, W. R. Scott and W. J. Scott of Hullett, Township. TEACHER INJURED WHEN: CAR AND TRUCK COLLIDE Walter Pratt, of ,5hannoAille, re- ceived a fractured rib on Monday afternoon when his truck went out of control when the driver took a weak spell. The accident occurred near Grieve's bridge, 23' miles north of Seaforth and several guard posts were damaged. Harry Dinnin of Seaforth rreceiv- ed multiple lacerations to his face and: head when his car was struck by a truck while he was driving to the school where he teaches, on Mon- day morning. FOX BOUNTY IS PAID BY TOWNSHIP CLERK Tho bounty on.foxes authorized this year iiy the county eotrricil may be popular with the hunters, but not so popular with municipal officials. At Monday night's council meeting Town Clerk Wilson said a fox had been brought to him by a local hunter to collect the 13.00 bounty. Besides pay- ing aying out the cash the clerk is also re- quired to slit the 'fort's throat, a, job which Mr. Wilson did not relish, not being in his line of business. Reeve Sills explained the intention of the bylaw was for the bounty to be paid by the clerk of the township in which the Pok' is shot, and the county would reimburse the mun- icipality. DUBLIN. Mr. and Mrs. Frank krauskoff, Tillsonburg, and Miss Marie Kraus- koff, London, with Mrs. Katherine Krauskoff. ' Gordon Costello and Mary and Jean Costello, London, with Mr. and Mrs. Dan Costello. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stock, Lon- don, with Mr. and Mrs. John Meagh- er. Mr. and Mrs.Patrick Williams and Mrs. and Mrs. Frank Williams . spent Thursday at Brantford. ' Miss Jean Jordan, London, with Mr. and Mrs. Michael Coyne. WINTHROP The Helping Hand Mission Band met in the classroom of ,the church on Saturday, May 8. The meeting opened with thetheme song followed hi by the call to worship. -Symij 597 was sung. Ruth Montgomery read the scripture followed by a prayer by Ronnie Trewartha. The offering was taken by Kennie Davidson. The minutes of the' last meeting were read by Iris Byermann. Mrs. Wm. Dodds had the study period. A story was read by Mrs. Davidson. SEAFORTH BUYS NEW DUMPING GROUND The Seaforth Council at the regu- lar monthly meeting on Monday evening asked for -a meeting with Tuckersmith Council later this week to arrange for a roadway inta the proposed new dump. Council also passed a bylaw to license eating places. All members were present, with Mayor M. A. Reid, presiding. Minutes of the regular and spec- ial meeting were confirmed. The special meeting agreed to the pur- chase of four acres of :land 'from John Regier and one acre from E. B. Goudie, what is known as the old Archibald gravel pit. Councillor Keating. drew atten- tion j o an account from the Bell Telephone Co. for about $50. for re- pair of a telephone cable ie the park when a tree which was being remov- ed fell on it. - Councillor Close said the streets committee had had some grading done on the streets. He suggested putting in some new catch basins to drain water off the streets. Some sidewalks will be laid where new houses have been built. Mr. J. M. Govenlock and Mr. J. M. Scott addressed: council on behalf of the Seaforth Agricultural Society. Mr. Scott said the 'regional -Short- horn show would be held in connec- tion with the fair this year with $600 in prizes, $200 being contribu- ted by the Society. Mr. Scott said he hoped to see exhibits by the - local stores and manufacturers at the fair as had been the custom years ago. He suggested a half holiday on Fair Day. Mr. Govenlock said the Fair would be held on Sept. 9 and 10 this year,. about ten days earlier. The Short- horn show was the Huron and Perth field day. Reeve Frank Sills led a discussion concerning pensionsfor county and town employees. Council decided to look further into the matter. It was said the P.U.C. was paying $1,700 to buy into a pension plan. When Council considered a grant to the. Seaforth Agricultural Society, Reeve Sills suggested leaving it over until next month. Permits included permission to Geo: D. Ferguson -to put up an elec- tric sign in front of his store, and confirmed permit to A. F. Cluff re closed verandah, cost 1700. Clerk D. H. Wilson read a letter from Tuckersmith dated April 21, closing the dump south of Egmond ville. Another letter from Tucker- smith granted permission to estab- lish a - dump on certain land on Lot 9, -con. 2, Tuckersmith, with certain conditions attached, including up- keep of the roadway into the proper- ty by the town. Councillors explained the new property was the former John Archi- bald gravel pit, now abandoned, and deed for the roadway leading into it still stands in 1VIr. Archibald's name. Council objected to the clause re- quiring upkeep on this roadway, which has a bridge across Silver Creek and gives access to the Chris- tie and Regier properties from. South Main Street. Councillors said Tuck- ersmith had maintained' the road for years and were therefore still re- sponsible. The roadway had been purchased in 1906 to give the town ship access to the pit. Council will meet the township council as soon as possible to discuss details. Council passed the by-law licens- ing all eating places in town where food is soli' for immediate consump- tion. Places selling soft 'drinks, and booths at fairs, etc. are not included. License fee,is 11. Council granted 850 to the Athlet- ic Association to fix up the recrea- tion field for ball, etc. Mayor Reid mentioned the , Legion had some money over from the rink grant made last winter. Councillor McMaster outlined plans for the park. He estimated the cost at $400.' - MOTHER'S DAY SERVICE AT NORTHSIDE CHURCH The special Mother's Day Service which united the congregation and Sunday School of Northside United Church on Sunday morning last ral- lied a splendid congregation. Same J. Scott, Superintendent, and Lloyd Morrison, assistant Superintendent; took part with. the Minister, Rev. H. V. Workman, in the leadership of the service. Ross' Savauge, Lorne Goudie and Jessie Clayurn took special portions of the service. Five, infants were presented for baptism, Blaine Alexander by Mr. and Mrs. Arthur J. Wright, Mary Elizabeth by Mr. and Mrs. John E. 'Carter, Marilyn Joyce by Mr. and Mrs. James D. Black, Paul Rutherford by Mr. and Mrs. Lorne R. Dale, and Peter"Douglas by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Wilbee. - JAiMES EDGAR James Edgar, a former resident of London and a veteran of the Boer War, died Saturday at his home in Seaforth. Mr. Edgar was born in Ireland and served' with the Irnper'i- al Army during the Boer War. He came to Canada about 30 years ago and was with the Canadian Army in the First World War. He was em- ployed at Westminster Hospital' un- til he moved to Seaforth last year. He was a member of the Canadian Legion, No. 2l branch. Mr. Edgar is survived by a son, Robert; a daug- hter, Mrs. S. R. (Doris) Wilkie, both of London, and a grandson. C.C.F. WILL NOT CONTEST HURON RIDING No C.C.F. candidate will contest the Huron riding in the provincial election of June 7. On motion of Wilfred Glazier, R. R. Clinton, and seconded by W. P. Roberts, of Tuckersmith Township the nomination meeting at Hensall made the .decision with -a large standing vote. An amendment asking for a can- didate received no seconder. Reasons given for having no can- didate were mainly financial and the "bitter" experience of the party in the riding in previous elections. Chairman W. C. Oestricher, of Crediton, president of the riding or- ganization, made the introductory speech. Main speaker was Arthur Haas, of Grey County, farm organ- izer of the C.C.F. Mr. Haas pointed out the success of the party in Saskatchewan during the past few years, as compared with the "inaction" of the Ontario Drew Government during the same period. Mr. Roberts, formerly of Hanna, Alta., and former squadron leader in the R.C.A.F., was not in favor of a candidate. He urged preparation for future elections T.B. CLINIC HERE ON JUNE 11TH The Huron County Tuberculosis Association has 'completed arrange- ments with the Departmen of Health for free chest Z -Rays for all the people of the County. These ar- rangements were made at a meeting of the Executive and representatives of the Lions Clubs in the County. Rev. W. A. Beecroft, the Chairman, presided at the meeting. Last year most successful clinics were held at Goderich and Wingham at which some 8,000 people had this free chest examination. Since the re- sponse was so gratifying in these centres the committee is certain that the clinics arranged for this year will be well attended. Local committees are being set up in the towns and villages to arrange for house to house canvass and all other details of the clinics. It was pointed out that all 'Church Organiz- ations, Institutes and Service Clubs and the local authorities will wish to assist in this work. As these X -Ray examinations are .free and take but a few seconds •every citizen usually attends. The cost of the films is paid by the Huron County Tuberculosis Associa- ttion which receives its funds from the annual sale of Christmas Seals. The people of Huron County have supported this Christmas Seal Camp- aignn and we know they are inter- ested in the X -Ray program. The following is the list of dates and places of the clinics: Exeter -May 31, 10 a.m. to 9 p. m. to June 2, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Zurich -June 7, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. to June 8, 10 a.rn. to 3 p.m. Hensall-June 9, 1 to 9 p.m. to June 10, 10 a.m, to 3 p.m. Seaforth-June 11, 1 to 9 p.m. to June 14, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Clinton -June 15, 1' to 9 p.m. to June 16, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Blyth -Sue 17, 1 to 9 p.m. to June 18, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Brussels-Jne 19, 1 to 9p.m. to June 22, 10 a.m. to 3 P.m JOHN PERCY COLE John Percy Cole, a resident of Stratford for the past two years, died suddenly Saturday afternoon at his hone following a severe heart attack. He was in his 74th year. Born in Goderich Township, tine son of the late Peter and Mary Peck Cole, he was many years engaged in farming in Tuckersmith township, near Brucefield. He retired three years ago and after living for a year in Seaforth he moved- to Stratford. Twice married, Mr. Cole's first wife, the former Mae Holland, died about 14 years ago. In November of 1037 he married Mabel Armstrong Peth- ick, who survives. He was an adher- ent of the United Church. Besides his wife, Mr. Cole is survived by three brothers, R. G. Cole, Toronto; W. P. Cole, Detroit; and R. B. Cole, Goderich township; and a sister, Mrs. J. Mair, London, also one step- son, Gordon. The funeral service was held from bis residence, Tuesday at 2 o'clock, May 11. The burial was in Clinton cemetery, Rev. N. A. Healey, minis- ter of Central United Church, offici- ated. The pallbearers were brothers and brothers-in-law, R. G. Cole, Tor- onto, W. P. Cole, Detroit, R. B. Cole, 'Goderich Tp., and James L. Armstrong, Toronto, W. Howard Armstrong, Seaforth, John W. Arm- strong, Londesboro. The flower bearers were - four nephews, - Oliver Pryce, Seaforth, Harold Pryce, Seaforth, Robert Cole, Goderich Tp., and Randall Cole, London. KIPPEN - Mr. Glen McLean passed away on Monday evening after a lingering illness. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Caldwell and Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Elgie spent the weekend with friends in Hamil- ton. The man3 friends of Mr. Thomas Chapman arc sorry to hear- of his serious illness in London Hospital. Mr. Bruce McGregor spent the weekend in Niagara Falls. Mrs. and Miss +Keifer of Caledonia spent the past: week with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kay and other friends. LIONS SPONSOR FREE T, B. CLINIC A mobile x-ray unit of the Canadian Tuberculosis Association will visit Seaforth on June 11, from 1 to 9 p.m., and June 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m, A canvass of all homes in Seaforth and the townships of Tuckersmith and McKillop will be be conducted ap• proximately a week prior to the clinic. All residents of the above named areas 12 years of age and over are urged to attend. The unit will be cap- able of handling about 100 x-rays an hour, so no congestion is anticipated. It is to be noted that removal of clothing will not be necessary and that all results are confidential, the reports going directly to the family physician. The location of the clinic has not been decided as yet and will be an- nounced later along with other in- formation and details. HURON 'RECEIVES BIG GRANTS, MEMBER STATES At the nomination meeting at Hensall on Wednesday evening last the crowd which filled the hall list- ened with interest to the speeches which gave much information per- taining to Huron County, President Elmer Bell presided, and spoke of the great reception Mr. Pryde had received when taking his seat in the House, and how he had been able to advance the welfare of this riding in many ways. Mr. Bell paid tribute to the interest being taken by the young people. Thomas Pryde was nominated by Russell Bolton of McKillop, and was the only name proposed. Mr. Pryde received big applause. He said he could claim the record for being member for the shortest time in the history of the Legisla- ture, about six weeks. t'If you can't say I did much good in that ttme," Mr. Pryde said, "at least you can't say I did much harm." He had employed his time getting acquaint- ed with deputy ministers and staffs of the department and put himself in a position to be useful to his con- stituency.. In the few weeks he was at Toronto he had received between '75 and 100 requests to look into var- ious matters for constituents and he believed this usefulness alone justi- fied the February election. Mr. Pryde then gave an outline of the accomplishment of the Drew Government and what they intend to do. The Government had promised to pay fity per cent of the cost of education. This has been well kept. Highways have been ably kept up. The Government spent 162,000,000 on highways last year, which was two millions more than they re- ceived in taxes from that source. In this riding, $250,000 had been spent on Highway No. 88, and the new bridge at Bayfield was a costly project. The township councils of Huron County had received $261,- 000 in road grants, the towns re- ceived 116,000 and the county coun- cil ouncil 1150,000, Mr. Pryde stated. A vast program is planned for this year. Referring to criticism of the gas tax, Mr. Pryde said it is the policy of the Government' not to borrow the money, but to let the people who use the highways pay for it. "The man who drives only a few miles should not pay as much as those who drive 20,000 miles, or own a fleet of trucks or buses," Mr. Pryde said. The gas allows the man who uses the roads to pay for them. We are pay- ing about half a cent a mile for driving on our good highways, lie said, which is less than people paid in the days of the toll gates for the privilege of traveling on mud roads. Besides this, $15,000,000 is hand- ed back to the townships each year for spending on their own roads. In any event, the gas tax is not of in- terest to the farmer, who receives his tractor gas free of tax. Mr. Pryde told what the' Govern - merit is doing for hospitals, 175,000 has been or will be paid to the three hospitals in Huron this year in capital grants, Seaforth has already received their grant in full, Clinton and Goderich have received two- thirds of their capital grants on new construction, and the balance will be paid on completion. Further, the government has adopted a new plan to help the hos- pitals. Instead of the people paying higher municipal taxes for hospital support, the Government has in creased grants 25 per cent, that is from ,11.00 per bed' to 52,85. "I heartily endorse this plan," Mr. Pryde said, "and the money is to be raised from the amusement tax." This legislation was urged upon the Government by the municipalities. We have heard a good deal about Hydro, he said. Rural extension is going ahead very fast, but despite that, there are still those who are unable to get it. He assured the au- dience there will be ample, power. for those who get rural hydro. KIPPEN EAST The Kippen East W.I. will hold their May meeting 00 Wednesday afternoon, May 19, at the home of Mrs. Ernie Whitehouse, at 2 p.m. The co -hostess will be Mrs. Eldon Jarrett, Roll cavil will be answered -by "My complete name, maiden and married." Current events will be given by Mrs. W. H. McLean. A demonstration on Handicraft Weaving is to be given by Miss Winnie Savauge. "Outstanding women of the world" will be taken by Mrs. Thomas Kay; Lunch convener, is Mrs. William Kyle. 11 a year 17 JEWELS and GUARANTEED DEPENDABLE See ,hese outstanding values and choose a watch you'll be proud to wear $22" SAVAUGE'S Jewellery, Watches, Fine China Expert Watch Repairing PHONE 194. SEAFORTH i HIGH SCHOOL TOPICS 'Grade IXC, under Miss R. Fennell sold the most tickets for the Open House, per pupil, than any othe class in the school. They averaged 89 cents per pupil or approximately 3 tickets per pupil. Glen Nixon, a student of IXC, sold 19 tickets, the most sold by any one student in the school. He received as a prize half the amount of the money he receiv- ed for the tickets. Miss Fennell pre- sented Glen with $2.85 in all. The fifteen students --of Grade IXC re- ceived 30c each as a prize for their good work in*sell*ng thettickets. . Friday, May 21st is Cadet Inspec- tion day for S.C.I. Cadet Corps. Monday, May 24th, the students. of S.C(I. will have a holiday. This is the day when we celebrate the anni- versary of Queen Victoria's birth- day with any and every kind of noisemaker we can find. * * * June 9th, the King's birthday will not be a holiday for S.C.1. students as they voted against it. The exam lists are now up and the exams will start Friday, June 11th and end Friday, June 18th. * * * On Wednesday, a qualified nurse from the Stratford General Hospital, spoke to the thirty-six girl students -who are interested in nursing. This is the first career speaker to be at S.C.I. Mr. Fox hopes to have some career speakers for the boys some- time before the final exams on June * * * Tal,ent last Friday morning was Lith Laurene Doerr and Donna Fowler, two grade IXB students. They sang "Baby Face", accompanied on the piano by Jean Mills. As an encore they sang "Down the River of Gold - ern Dreams". This is the second time we have heard these two sing a lovely duet. We still hope to hear them again soon, * * * Mr. Roy, the National Film Board representative, was at S.C.I. on Monday. He showed us four. N.F.B. films and one put out by a Chemical company. The first film was "The story of Weed -bane". It was on the new chemical weed killer 2. 4'-D. One of the chemical plants which manu- facture this product is located at Elmira. Elmira was sprayed two years ago with 2, 4-1) and is now known as "The Weedless Town El- mira", The second film was a N.F.B.. Witness of the first U.N. assembly at Lake Success and British Colum- bia's Pacific Hemlock Slope and its uses. The other pictures were "Mndsrn Guide to Health", and "Sinning Stars of 'To -morrow (A C.B.C. Fea- ture)". The last film was- entitled "Mexi- co To -day". It was fully made by Mexicans to further the understand- ing between Mexico and Canada. It showed how Canada had helped Mexico by shipping her 'implements to help renew the fertility of the soil. DUBLIN Billy Holland, Windsor, with his grandmother, Mrs. Barbara Holl rid. Mrs. Dingharn, Detroit, with er parents, Mr. and Mr's. David- Mc- Connell, - Mr. and Mrs. Blood and son Jack, Detroit, Miss Annie McKleer, De- troit and Misses Mary Margaret and Theresa Ryan, London, with .Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Ryan.