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SF 2 8 ee em ge Eon me ae ee ae ae 8 2 eS Oe Se fe eS eee. eee, eae meee ea a Sf £2 2 © @ f 6. £- @ 2. Gf 4 ££ F riday comment All agree sounded like a good time We noted with interest and some surprise, that one of the major points of debate at last Monday night's meeting of Midland Council turned out to be a stag party And as Alderman Richard Platt pointed out, it did indeed, sound like a good time It sounds as though the event was resplendent with all the trademarks of 1 good night out with the boys, if that's your idea of a good time Several games of chance could be had 1 according to Deputy Reeve Bill lvie a "nude dancer."' preverbial shirt. In other words, it sounds to us like the average bachelors last night out with the boys that is held in various locals all over Southern Ontario each night. Reeve Sam Ancio was indeed, in attendance, but, as he pointed out had a legitimate reason for doing so Community halls and civic centres have been rented out for the purposes of stags in other municipalities for many years And in every case, the participants walked through the front door with their eyes open If council to decide against And as for the allegations of '"'shar- was pie being involved in the card games, renting the Civic Centre for such events vell we suppose, that if one must attend in the future it might be to head off hese functions it is more or less a fact another time consuming, silly debate of of life one might go home minus his the same kind staged Monday. ° Letters to the editor Re-examine firing Dear Editor During the mid-1800's in a small room above a great commercial establish ment by St. Paul's churchyard in London, England, was formed the Young Men's Christian Association Years later, Sir George Williams, one of the key founders of the Association, asked what had been in his mind ind those of his colleagues when they formed the first YMCA He responded: "We had only one thing in mind and that was to bind our little company together in order that we lead our comrades to Christ and in order that we might share with one another our personal ex perience in Christ."' As one of the youngest members ever ) join the Woodstock YMCA, as a son parents served on both the might better vhose YMCA and YWCA boards in that city, i former member of the Etobicoke Y Vien's Club and as a former com munity secretary of the Etobicoke YM- YWCA and the North York YMCA, I also had a strong feeling that indeed, next to the church was the YMCA capable of producing profound and permanent spiritual changes in men (and women) in the community. So the recent firing of a local aquatic director at the Midland YMCA com- munity pool shocks me. It shocks me since she ran into personal problems over the past year. It Shocks me because she was indeed a. skilled swimming director who gave cheer- fully of her time and skills and it shocks me that she was let go over a matter which I believe could have been sorted out with the "C" in YMCA taken into consideration It is supremely important that the firing be re-examined, so that the YMCA will not fail to follow in the footsteps of those who first founded the world-wide Association more than 100 years ago complete with its Christian character Cordially, Doug Reed. Looking for students Dear Editor: We are trying to get in touch with all former high school students of our community. Would you please print this letter in your esteemed community newspaper Looking for Old-Timers rhe town of Midland, Ontario, is enjoying its One Hundredth Birthday, ind in conjunction with these festivities, a School Homecoming is planned for Saturday, May 27 All former students and staff of the Midland High Schools are invited to lake part. A special feature of the reunion will be the honouring of three retiring teachers--Connie Cardenas, John Dalrymple and Frank Powell. A reception and dance are planned for the occasion To assist the Committee with its plans, and to have your name put on the attendance list, please contact: M.S.S: Centennial Homecoming, 865 Hugel Avenue, Midland, Ontario L4R 1X8. Since the Committee is endeavouring to contact as many people as possible, would you please include the names and addresses of former Midland H.S. students and staff who might wish to attend this event Sincerely, Edythe Clark, M.S.S. Centennial Homecoming Committee. The F riday Times and Friday Citizen Published every Friday morning ee See SS ee Ee he Te oe ee oe ee ee ee ey kee ee al CN Pn" tea i i ea i Bicycle buying ,some do's and don'ts Changing seasons, perhaps more than anything, influence people's buying patterns. In the fall we buy products to prepare us for the dismal six months that lie ahead. In the winter we buy products like skis, skates and snowmobiles to make those dismal six months somewhat more bearable. And in the spring, we pack away all those purchases, and start buying for those few, wonderful months known as summer, Springtime purchases are geared to the outdoors and recreation, and of these purchases, a bicycle is perhaps one of the most popular. In fact, over the past five years, the popularity of cycling has grown in_ such proportions, that it is now arguable that the bicycle is the most frequently purchased major spring item The growing ac- ceptance of cycling as a form of good weather transportation and recreation has resulted in such an influx of new models and brands of Silicone spray bicycles that it has become increasingly difficult for the poor consumer to choose the one that will best suit his purposes. With this -- in mind, the Times talked to Gerry Van Klink of The Bike Shop on Bay Street, who explained the fun- damentals of buying a bicycle. Mr. Van Klink is quick to point out that before you even decide on what type you want, what colour it should be and how many gears it should have, the most important thing to do is make sure you fit it. Here the time- worn method of making sure your toes touch the ground while you're sitting on the cycle's seat is still the best test of a bike's suitability, he says. Once you've found a bike that fits you, or the person you are buying for, you can start to shop selectively. If you're thinking of equipping a young child with wheels, says Mr. Van Klink, you might consider pur- chasing a tots bicycle as opposed to the traditional bricycle. The main advantage a small bike has over a tricycle is that it has brakes, and can be controlled easier. In the last few years, several quality beginner's bicycles have been in- troduced and coupled with sturdier, more dependable training wheel sets, make a wiser buy than the tricycles most of us got our initial road experience on. "T wouldn't recommend that a two or three-year- old ride on any busy street, but if they are going to ride, a good small two-wheeler is safer than a trike," says Mr. Van Klink. Prices for tot's bikes can vary from anywhere between $50 and $90, depending upon the quality of the make. For young cyclists between the ages of five and 10 years, the stan- dard bicycle to purchase is the single speed, coaster brake 20-inch wheel model. In this category, notes Mr. Van Klink, look for Canadian made models, as_ they tend to be the most sturdy and dependable. Watch out for some European makes, as workmanship and metal quality sometimes leaves a little to be desired. Czechoslovakian _ bikes are about the only ex- ception to this rule. In the last two or three years, there has been a notable up-surge among the pre-teen set in favour of the motocross type bicycles. These bikes in many cases, are engineless replicas of dirt track motorcycles, and feature such modifications as shock absorbers, padded crash bars, heavy spokes, reinforced frames, large knobby tires and single piece cranks. These bikes, with their added gadgetry, also carry a higher price tag than their standard coun- terparts. Mr. Van Klink notes that there is a motocross track at Bayview Public School and organized races are frequently held there. Like life itself, bicycle purchasing becomes more complicated once you get into the older years. You enter the realm of multi-geared models, exotic metals, handbrakes, tubeless tires, and really, as many features as your pocketbook can bear. Although adultsized standard bikes are still available, it is the multi- speed models that most people want now, ex- plains Mr. Van Klink. Bikes with 3 speeds, 5 speeds, and 10 speeds give purchasers a wide range of gearing options, and can be bought in sizes ranging from 24 to 28 inch wheels. With recent develop- ments in derailleur technology--derailleurs are the Rube Goldberg type devices that shift gears externally by utilizing cables and levers--it is now possible to get all types of multi- gear bicycles with the derailleur feature. Mr. Van Klink © prefers derailleur systems to the older hub-type gear mechanisms, as_ they have fewer parts. "The three-speed in- ternal type systems are not as good as the derailleur systems. In the internal systems there are hundreds of small moving parts, and there's More chance something will go wrong,"' he says. "Once you have a derailleur adjusted correctly, you're more assured that it will stay that way. But, on an in- ternal three speed, if one gear is out of adjustment, the whole thing is out." Regarding the ever- popular 10-speeds, Mr. Van Klink advises that quality is generally proportional to price. You can normally get good value in a ten speed by. spending about $150. Again, it's the Canadian brands that promise the most trouble-free cycling, not only because they are more sturdy than Taiwanese or Korean makes, but also because there is a ready availability of replacement parts. Ease of repair is half the battle with ten speeds, contends Mr. Van Klink. "As far as I'm con- cerned, the easiest bike to repair on the market is still the C.C.M.," he says. Of course, if you have Ze _ = Brian Studio PASSPORT PHOTOS $2,00 | 212 King St. Midland df §=©526-4139 SSS | maintenance. As Mr. Van Klink says, the Been s compared to the Se eat models, "is like the difference between riding in a Volkswagen and a Por- sche." IMPORTANT!! COMING ENT First annual Toronto Exposition of PHOTOGRAPHIC ART sponsored by REFLECTIONS PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY to be held at SHERATON CENTRE 123 Queen St W,, Toronto April 22 & 23 Noon to 8 p.m. the money and the in- clination, you can buy one of the more exotic foreign 10 speeds. These bikes tend to be delicate and should be purchased by someone who knows a little about bicycle Featuring: Local photographic artist Bud Watson An Allied Artists /Harol CANADIAN ODEON THEATRES KING ST., MIDLAND 526-5791 Nightly 7&9 p.m. The Harold Robbins people. What you dream...they do! HAROLD ROBBINS' ©1978 Allied Artists Pictures Corp. EXTRA SPECIAL at EDWARDS Gerry Van Klink of the Bike Shop uses a recently introduced silicone spray to lubricate the chain on a ten speed bike. If you're fixing up your old bike for another summer of use, it's wise to make sure everything is tight and well lubricated. If you're buying a bike this spring, make sure you know full well what you're getting, and that it can easily be repaired if need be. Staff photo by Markle Community Newspapers Limited at Box 609, 521 Bay Street, Midland, Ontario / 526-2283 Box 429, 75 Main Street, Penetanguishene, Ontario / 549-2012 Andrew Markle, publisher Victor Wilson, general manager Rod McDonald, managing editor Howard Elliott, Penetanguishene editor The Friday Times and Friday Citizen are distributed free each Friday to households in Midland and Penetanguishene 20c per copy at newsstands Markle Community Newspapers Limited also publish The Midland Times, Penetanguishene Citizen and Elmvale Lance each Wednesday in the Huronia market. Ladies night It was the men's turn to rustle up a meal at the Port MeNicoll Legion Saturday night as they treated the Ladies Auxiliary to a dinner and dance. Head chef Page 4, Friday, April 14, 1978 | ELA Oo PAS LD De DOO ODS OPED EES EAE E DOLD D 62+ OO 6:2 PO ERA OR RANA ED DAA AAA DOA De DO ed Some tips on getting bike back on the road For those of us who won't be buying a new bicycle this spring, but who will once again, be hauling the faithful old steed out of winter retirement, it's wise to perform some _ basic mechanical check outs. These are simple to do, will cost next to nothing, and will ensure that your Oliver Lesperance (left) takes a break from kitchen duty along with Larry Valiquette, Clare Smith, Morris Cascagnette, Wilson McMurdo and James Kelly. bike is fit for a summer of safe, trouble-free riding. Again, we consulted Gerry Van Klink of The Bike Shop, who assured that the single most important thing to do is to make sure that all parts and fittings are tight. The best way to find out if your bike's parts are all secure, is to apply reasonable manual pressure to areas such as the saddle, handlebar stem, pedals and basically, any part that is fastened by nut and bolt type assemblies. Mr. Van Klink advises that you should give the bike a good cleaning, using a soft cloth and a cleaning solvent. Don't use cleaning aids such as scouring pads or steel wool, as they will chip paint and open the way for rust to engulf your pride and joy. Make sure the bike's tires are properly in- flated. You can generally find out the required pressure by looking near the size specification on the tire wall. Don't be surprised if your tires need up to 70 lbs. psi in- flation--for some reason, bicycle tires need much more pressure than car tires. All moving parts on your bike should be lubricated, including the chain. Mr. Van Klink claims that a light grease is the best lubricator, but notes that there is now a silicone spray on the market that does about as good a job. If you're lubricating a derailleur, never use oil, as it will pick up grit and sand and gum up the mechanism. "Try befote buying" TV RENTALS Call us about our rent with option to purchase plan on all Quasar & Admiral TV's THE TV MAN Yonge St. W., off Hwy. 27 Balm Beach Rd., Midland 526-4652 = SES ey ayser" BARGAINS Take advantage of these Savings this week. You'll find the Kayser display on our main floor. BIG AND BEAUTIFUL 1.99 Regular 2.50 AIN'T NO GIRDLE KNEE HI's 69°. Regular .89 Sheer Sandlefoot PANTY HOSE 1.39 1.69 Regular 2.00 Regular 2.00 Open: Tues. to Sat. 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Fri. to 9:00 p.m. . OF MIDLAND EA eT ee ASO OA 86S Oe GOWAN NNTP A a te ae