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The Huron Expositor, 1984-05-30, Page 3NEWS AND FEATURES Whelan will get first Huron ballot Most Liberal leadership convention dele- gates in Huron and Perth intend to give their first ballot vote to their regional cabinet minister representative. In the Huron -Bruce riding that representa- tive is Eugene Whelan and in Perth it is Mark MacGuigan. Delegates from both these associations have heard the two front-runners in the leadership race speak in Stratford. John Turner was in the Perth riding on May 9 and Jean Chretien came in two weeks later on May 23, Graeme Craig of RR4, Walton and the Huron -Bruce Liberal candidate in the last federal election said Mr. Chretien appeals to the middle class. Mr. Craig has already stated he will vote for Mr. Whelan on the first ballot, but after that he remains uncommit- ted. 1 have to weigh what's best for the riding in co-operation with what's best for the country," he said. Perth's Liberal candidate in the last election, Bob McTavish of RR 1, Stratford will vote for Mr. MacGuigan on the first ballot but SALUTE —Thjpa_classes ot the. Henson Nursery School graduated last week. Most of the 43 grads found their diplomas were perfect telescopes arta some like Kris McKinnon had a hard time holding onto their mortar boards, (Wasslnk photo) HOUSE/ FROM PAGE ONE with others who are having the same experience. "People at home don't know what you're going through. If your child is terminally ill, you need support. It's a time when'you need it most." Being able to stay in London would also mean being able to comfort your child more. especially at night. says Shirley "We would leave the hospital at 10 p.m for the long drive home. It seems that the time when you leave is when your child gets frightened and needs you the most. If you had somewhere to stay, you could stay at the hospital until your child fell asleep " A place like Ronald McDonald House would also give families a place to visit and spend time together other than at the hospital. "The first time Suzanne could leave the hospital. there was no place for us to go. We didn't have any relatives in London and we couldn't go to a park because Suzanne' wasn't well enough to play. We didn't want to but we ended up going back to the hospital and sitting in a very small lounge. There was really no place for a family to go Because it would help keep families clo-r together at a time of crisis, Shirley says the Ronald McDonald House is badly needed. "There aren't a lot of people with this need. But. the people who need the house need It so badly.' SAILING/ FROM PAGE ONE lots of Fruit and sit down to dinners of canned roast beef and ham. NOT A PARTY "it's not a big party, but we do have super meals. We have a lot of canned food. The last time, we had 60 gallons of water and only used 30 and that's probably all we'll use this time " Compared to 1973, this crossing should be easier. The fibreglass boat should he dryer than the Mary Poppins, three are sailing instead of two, the boat is equipped with the latest in radio equipment. and weather shouldn't be as rough. The men have planned the trip for almost two years and have tested the boat on Georgian Bay. Weather conditions should be better hecause the route is 700 miles further south than in 1973. "The water is warmer in the Gulf Stream. We will also he going all night so somebody can go on watch to look out for other boats and icebergs We probably won't see any icebergs as we did the last time on the northern route We were nearly too busy last time with only the two of us:" Worrying about the trip is the last thing on Mr Campbell's mind and he doesn't know what his wife, Joan thinks of it all "because she never said anything. Nothing surprises her anymore. "I never think about sinking. i don't think anybody is expecting us in Gibraltar. We have a life raft on board. but if people haven't heard from us in four weeks, there's no point in looking. "Crossing the Atlantic isn't a big deal now. Ten years ago, we were one of a few. "I'm doing it because i always want to go a little further than my ability. That's when something becomes excitingit makes the adrenalin flow which is good for you." As for his next feat, 48 -year-old Ken Campbell hopes to take a "long trip in a small plane to Alaska." But what he wants to do most, is sail the Pacific Ocean to Australia. "i've got to sail the Pacific, and 1 have to do it soon because I'm getting too old." Meanwhile. Mr. Campbell and his sailing buddies are more concerned with the voyage at hand He plans to be home by July 1. And he's flying, not sailing home. \NE 46tT H E R/ FROM PAGE ONE too much it won't be long now and we can phone and say everything is okay," JUNE 15 -- "Must say Ken is behaving admirably -- not drinking, not fooling around with women. Supper was ham and pea soup. potatoes, Christmas pudding (good)." JUNE 16 -- "Dolphin visited while we were rigging spinnaker and had great fun diving and swimming all around us. They do actually play •• diving under the boat. bow and stern -- beautiful to watch," JUNE 17 •• "Hope people aren't worrying about us too much. We are both in good shape, so is the boat, and happy with our progress. Must say 1 look forward to calling Joan and telling her we've after that says he is uncommitted. But, Mr. McTavish said if it came down to a choice between Mr. Turner and Mr. Chretien he would go to Mr. Turner. ';Jean comes across as sincere, honest and open," said Mr. McTavish. He wishes Mr. Chretien luck in the future but says the fact has to be faced that "another leader from Quebec might not be the best choice in terms of getting support from the west." Huron delegate Paul Steckle of RR 2, Zurich, likes Mr. Chretien, but expects to vote for Mr. Whelan on the first ballot. "I doubt if anyone will know how I go on this," said Mr. Steckle. Another Huron -Bruce delegate, Bruce McDonald of Mildmay, said he heard both Mr. Turner and. Mr. Chretien speak before the Stratford appearances and he is a Turner suporter. 'Mr. Turner is more of a consensus kind of candidate," said Mr. McDonald. But he said Mr. Chretien did not make any mention of agriculture when he was in an agricultural riding. Interest on bonds up Effective June 1, the interest rate on Series 1984. 37 and Series 38 Canada Savings Bond is The rate of return on these issues after that being raised from 9.25 per cent to 10,25 per date will be announced when the terms of the cent for the five-month period ending Oct. 31, new CSB issue are made public in October. Correction In the Dublin news last week, Lori Lyn Stapleton won the Theresa Coville Memorial Award, not the Theresa Costello award as reported. ECONOMY/ FROM PAGE TWO They didn't need oil; they cut their own wood. They couldn't even spell condomin- ium. There was no such thing as a pension. The old man was Grampa, and he hung onto his land, bullied his sons, and made, most of the decisions, until he retiredto senility and the fireside. The old lady was Crramma, and she helped birth her grandchildren, bossed her daugh- ters, had a wisdom that only hard living can give, and was buried thankfully, but with copious tears all around. They lived with a certain ugliness: brutal work, vicious weather, cruel child-bearing by the women, until they were warped and arthritic and sick in body. Few pleasures like music and books and drama and automatic dishwashers and television and milk in a plastic carton instead of a cow. But they didn't need two martinis to give them an appetite for dinner. They didn't need a couple of Seconal to put them to sleep, or a couple of mood elevators to relieve their depression, or a couple of Valium to relax their muscles. They ate like animals because they worked like horses. They slept like animals because' they were exhausted. They didn't need mood changers because they had only two or three moods: angry, tired out, or joyful. They didn't need muscle relaxcrs because their muscles were too busy to relax. Now you may think I'm maki r • pitch for "The good old days." I'm •.t. i think they were dreadful days. I rem er the look on my Dad when he could yen make a payment on the coal . 1 remember watching my mother, w . never cried, weeping over ,the sewing machintivar midnight, when she thought no one looking. But to those days, people grew old with a certain dignity, if not beauty. They accepted their final illness as "God's will." Most people today say, "Why me?" when they arc stricken. Today people want to be beautiful when they're old. They want to be thought of as "young at heart." They want to be comfortable. They don't want to be i11. They dread the cold, They fear poverty. They search, sometimes desperately, for some sort of womb, or cocoon to go back to, where they will be safe and warm and fed, and never have to look that grim Old Man straight in the eye. And modern economy lets them down. Their hard-earned, and hard -saved dollars dwindle into cents. They come close to heart attacks and strokes when they have to pay $3.80 for a pound of beef, 89 cents for a lousy head of lettuce, over a dollar for a pound of butter. They are disoriented, confused. and frightened. And it's not only the old who are frightened and insecure. I see it in my younger colleagues. They don't talk about Truth and Beauty, Ideas and Life. They talk about property and R.R.S.P.s, and the price of gold, and inflation, and the terrorizing possibility of losing their jobs. Some of the smart younger teachers bought some land when it was cheap (they're not so young anymore, eh?) and built on it. The smarter ones have a working wife. The smartest ones have both. Most of them, even those in their 30s, are already figuring on a second income when they retire: selling real estate or boats; doing the books for some small businessman; market gardening; antique shops. Who can blame them? But I have the answer for everyone of them. No problem about retirement. Just follow Bill Smiley around, do exactly the opposite to what he does, and you'll c ut healthy, wealthy and wise, when its time tb put your feet up. If Smiley buys equities, buy blue chip stocks. if Smiley buys gold mining, stock, buy a swamp. If Smiley calls the Tories to win, vote Liberal, If Smiley buys an ounce of gold, dump yours fast, because it will drop $200 overnight. If Smiley gets into seat -belts, because they are compulsory you get out. The law will change. i could go on and on, but 1 won't. Just watch what 1 do, and do the opposite. And have all the papers to prove it. But I'm charging 20 per cent of everything you make, And that's how I plan to weather inflation and retirement. 1 AIR MAIL—Don Diegel of' McKillop Town- ship was surprised when he received three letters by "air mail" on Friday. The letters were delivered by three helium filled balloons and travelled about 400 miles from Illinois. It took less than a day for the balloons to travel the distance. (Wassink photo) balloons blow in from USA Just when he thought air mail service wasn't as fast as it used to be, Don Diegel learned otherwise" early Friday morning. When he saw two balloons drifting towards his home at RR4, Walton, he had no idea they blew in from Illinois, some 400 miles away, in less than `24�hrours. "1 had quite a time catching utero because, of the wind," he saiii. Qnd whep.,he set_ three blue envelopes were tied to the balloons. Mr. Diegel succeeded in catching the balloons by a string to stop them from continuing their helter skelter mail delivery. The envelopes contained messages asking the finder oftheballoorts to congratulate students who had graduated the previous evening from the Limestone•Walters Grade School in Mapleton, Illinois. The three letters were worded the same except for name changes. The letters read as follows: Chaillc McMaster moves to IN THE YEARS AGONE MAY 30, 1884 Turners Church in Tuckersmith which has been undergoing repairs will be re -opened on Sunday n xt. The first mting of the Board of Health for Tuckersmith was held on Monday last in Egmondville. The statutes passed at the last session of Parliament empowered each municipality to form a Board of Health. Members are David Walker, Wm. Mc- Connell, Jacob McGee (chairman for current year) Wm. Payne and David McIntosh. The 33rd Battalion Rifle Association held their eighth annual match on the range in Seaforth on Tuesday last. The Queen's birthday in Seaforth was celebrated in the usual loyal manner. The stores and other business places were closed. The football match at the agricultural grounds between Seaforth and Mitchell attracted a good many people during the morning. The home team was victorious. In the afternoon there were horse races and foot races. in the evening a concert at Victoria Square was followed by fireworks. MAY 28, 1909 Mr. J.F. Hackwell of Leadbury left for Western Canada on Tuesday last. Alberta is his destination. John Leeming of Leadbury has got a position at Tavistock, after completing his course in telegraphy. A delivery horse belonging to Cardno Bros. ran away from the residence of Wm. Sleeth, on Wednesday morning. Milton Chesney who was driving was unable to control it The horse turned onto Main Street at eickards ctorner and hit a telephone pole in front of The News Office. Milton was thrown out when the rig struck the pole and was Krumholz, 22 Lancaster Est., Mapleton, 1I. Chaille has just graduated tonight, May 24, from Limestone -Walters Grade School. Please call or send a note to congratulate her. Thank you very much, Jeremy Krumholz. Congratulatory letters or calls were also requested for Patti 'Negley and Mindy Nakken, students of the same school. The "air mail" letters had blue mortar board stickers attached to them, The Diegel's opted to return their replies through the normal postal service instead of telephoning their congratulatory message. Mary Diegel purchased three postcards and mailed the cards to the graduates the same day her husband found the balloons. "We're not sending the cards via hot air balloons hecause the wind is going in the wrong direction to get to Illinois," said Mr. Dicgcl, town in 1934 somewhat bruised and scratched. The wagon was also damaged. Belle Lambert, James Dick's fast horse took first money in its crass at the Mitchell races on Monday and Geneva Bars the property of Frank Kling took second. Matthew Armstrong of Hullett was in town last week getting straightened up for his cattle. He sold the lot for $3,000, JUNE 1, 1934 Dr. E.A. McMaster of Ethel who will practice in Seaforth has purchased the residence of Alex McLennan on High Street. Dr. McMaster will open an office in his residence. Melvin Blanchard recently saw three deer in his bush in McKillop. They were quietly feeding on grass and according to Mr. Blanchard appeared quite tame. It is only a couple of weeks ago that Sproat Bros. reported seeing a bear in their bush in Tuckersmith. Seaforth Highlanders Band will open the annual series of Sunday concerts in Victoria Park on Sunday evening next. council the Clerk read a letter from Hays Meir, re the drinking fountain left the town by the late Nan Campbell. Council accepted the fountain and the property committee was given power to choose a site. MAY 29, 1959 Mrs. John McLean, R.R.3, Seaforth has been elected president of the South Huron District Women's institute at their meeting last week. Elmer Larone was elected president of the Seaforth Lions Club Monday evening when officers for the new year were selected. He succeeds William M. Hart. Stamp buyers will no longer be faced with waiting for post office hours to buy stamps in Seaforth. During the past week a stamp vending machine has been installed outside the Seaforth post office at the mail receptacle. The Seaforth District High School cadet corps paraded to the Egmondville United Church on Sunday and were led by the SI2HS Girls Trumpet Band. The service was conducted by Rev, James Semple. Lyle Hammond was organist and choir leader. Cadet Lewis Knetsch read the lesson after the flags had been presented and the welcome extended. COMMUNITY CALENDAR you re orRanirinR a non profit es ent of interest to other Seaforth area residents phone the recreation office at 52" 0882- or the E repositor at 27 0240 or mail the information to (-ommunrty Calendar The Huron , � t spositnr Hot by Seafnrth Ontario NOK 10,0 well in advance of the s heduled date -tuck+" arrived and that she can relax." JUNE 20 -- "We are almost there now and 1 have to say it hasn't been a bad trip. Any problems, i have to admit have been our own fault." JUNE 23 -- Customs cutter spoke to us off Bembridge. Finally entered Chamber, tied up to another Customs cutter. Had a pleasant chat and processing of papers with Customs officer who was impressed that we had just arrived directly from Canada. "First step ashore onto catwalks was somewhat strange. We found ourselves walking as if trying to nail down each board we stepped on. Felt very self-conscious." Wednesday, May 30 Saturday, 6:30 p.m. - Goderich vs Pee Wee Boys at Optimist Park 7 p.m. • Topnotch vs Creamery at Lions Park 8:30 p.m. Villagers vs Mainstreet at Lions Park Thursday, May 31 7:30 p.m. - Brewers vs Beechwood Devils at the Arena 8:30 p.m. Queens Cavaliers ,vs Boiler Makers at the Arena 9:30 p.m. '- Beruit Boars vs Nationals at the Arena 6 p.m. - Tigers vs Red Sox at the Lions Park 7:15 p.m. Expos vs Blue Jays at the Lions Park 8:30 p.m. - Jr. Farmers Girls Slo-Pitch at the Lions Park 7 p.m. • Sluggers Slo-Pitch Game at Optimist Park 9 p.m. • Eagles Slo-Pitch Game at Optimist Park THE EXECUTIVE OF THE Seaforth Legion Ladies Auxiliary was recently elected. They Include, back row, left to right: Jane Case, Glave Little, Margaret Ungarian, Annie Malcolm. Front row, Peg Coombs, Thelma Coombs, president; Pat Schellenberger, Ann Wood. (Hook photo) Friday, June 1 June 2 8 a.m.-11 a.m. Farmers Market at Victoria Park 1:30-2:30 p.m. - Store Hour at Library Sunday, June 3 7:30.10 a.m. - Roller Skating at Arena 7 p m - Mainstreet vs Turf at Lions Park 8:30 p m. • Creamery vs Queens at Lions Park 8-10:30 p.m. - Roller Skating at Arena 6:30 p. m. - Clinton vs Midgets at Optimist Park 9 p.m. • River Rats Slo-Pitch Game at Optimist Park Monday, June 4 6 30 p.m. - Girls House League Softball ' p m. - Bears vs Villagers r ems= at Optimist Park 8:30 p.m. - Firemen vs Topnotch at Optimist Park Tuesday, June 5 4:30-7 p.m. • Ham Smorgasbord, Duff's United Church, Walton 6:45&8:30 p.m. - Ladies Softball at Lions Park 6:30 p.m. - Goderich vs Bantam Boys.at Optimist Park 7.9 p.m. - Roller Skating at Arena Space for the Community Calendar is donated by The Huron Expositor