FLASHBACKS

Wednesday, January 19, 1977

Clem Fischer, horticulturist at the Harrow Research Station, received the award from the Essex County Associated Growers at its annual banquet. Mac James, president of the 1975 ECAG, 1976 president Henry Darowski and vice-president Glen Wilkinson presented the award.

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Hydro rates for Leamington consumers will be going up about 20 per cent this year. The increase will take effect on March 1.

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Travel was hazardous and sometimes impossible along many roads in Mersea Township. The high winds caused snow drifts up to 10’ deep in some places.

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There were rumors that so many hamburgers were sold in one day at Leamington’s newest fast-food restaurant that they ran out of buns — but that’s an exaggeration. But when the doors opened, the onslaught of customers was overwhelming to the new staff — and the doors were closed early.

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Eugene Whelan, Federal Minister of Agriculture, was the guest speaker at the annual banquet of the Essex County Associated Growers.

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The rink skipped by Stan Jackson won the A Flight and the Al Law Trophy in January curling competition at the Sun Parlor Curling Club. Other members of the team are Claire Sherk, Neil Adamson and Murray Pennell.

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The Leamington Juvenile Flyers scored six goals in the first period and coasted to an 8-2 win over Essex. Al Patchett led the attack with two goals, while singles were scored by Bill Wheeler, Kevin Leslie, Tim Schiefer, JIm Quick, Nathan Cook and Noel Berthelot.

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The Wheatley Midgets fell just short in the championship game in the Petrolia Silver Stick tournament — losing to Point Edward. Members of the team are Dennis Pinch, Rick Taylor, Dale Dunmore, Randy and Ron Robinson, Dan Claus, Tim Oliphant, Roger Dundas, Dave Moore, Chris Rivard, Karl Bekaan, Dale Stevens, Rob Willan and Bill Hickson.

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The Leamington Johnston Beavers outscored the Tilbury Novices 4-1 in action on the weekend. Mike Dunmore scored three goals, and Mark Weil chipped in with a goal and three assists.