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The Huron Expositor, 1970-12-24, Page 1274,.THE -tlyaop.;: EXPOSJTOR. OPTIMIST SHOPPING SPREE Bill Smith (top) has something to smile about as his cash register shows a sale of $177.21 following the Optimist Shopping Spree. In the bottom picture (left) Optimist Presid- ent Harry Johnston and Shopping Spree Committee head, Keith MacLean, congratulate the winner, Mr. Murray Reid of Londesboro, who holds his cash register tape. (Staff Photo) — - In the happy.spirit of the holiday cheer that abounds, may we offer sincere wishes for a Merry Christmas to all our friends. lad Cbthtmas The time of peace and joy has come to men, the light of happiness sheds its glow over us all. It's Christmastide! Our wish is for you to share this joy . . . have a merry Christmas! NEIL and IVAN RAPIEN Bull Dozing — Backhoeing Sand — Gravel — Top Soil RR 4, Walton • .r 0 • • • 0 \*N, CHEERS „ In the joyful Yuletide spirit, we sing out fondest greetings to our wonderful friends and neighbors. KINBURN GENERAL STORE WINTER AgrArAf 4AVE, c.R #114 RELIABLE USED CM/ 20 — 1970 Chevs., Buick, Sky- larks, mustangs, Pontiac Par- isiennes, Fords, various mod- els, sedans hardtops, fully —1969 Pontiac Parisienne. 4-dr. H.T. 1-1969 Chevelle, 6 cvl, AT 3.-1969 Pontiac L5turentians, 2-dr. H.T. 1-1969 Chev. Belair Sedan 9-1969 Chev. Impalas, 4-dr. H.T. 1-1969 Ford Sedan 1-1969 Chev. Biscayne Sedan 1-1968 Chev. Impalas, 4-dr. H.T. 6---1968 Pontiac Parisiennes, 2-dr. H.Ts. 1-19(18 Pontlar Laurentian Sedan 2-1967 Chev. Impalas, 4-dr. H.Ts. 2,-1967 Chev. Belair Sedans TRUCKS: 1-1970 Chev. 3/4 -ton pick-up V-8 1— 1969 Ford 3/4 -ton nick-up 1-1967 Ford F-600, 14-ft. stake 1-1966 Chev. Tilt Cab 14-ft. stake. 1-1969 Chev, 3/4 -ton pick-up 1-1967 GMC 1/2 -ton pick-up 1-1964 Chev. 1-ton stake Number of Chev. and Econoline Vans 1964-1967 BRUSSELS MOTORS BRUSSELS — ONTARIO PHONE 8874173athe Horns of Botter Used Care OPEN EVERY EVENING • a TOY TRACTORS and implements Just like Dad's — they stand the wear and tear. TRACTORS from 1.25 to 6.95 IMPLEMENTS from 70c BANANA BUGGIES 2.75 GRAVITY BOXES 3.95 af iNCENT FARM EQUIPMENT "3.canvab, ,Plui catch AYR-GALT-SEAFORTH Piumut 527-0120 IN Last Minute Gift Ideas, Delux SNOWMOBILE 9.25 SUITS from Delux SNOWMOBILE dos BOOTS from L 4-25 Hornets 7.95 Goggles from 2.95 Special Racing Boot 20.00 Spark Plug Carry Case • • • • 75c Snowblowers from 275.00 Tractor Blades from 90.00 We Give Win- a -Prize Coupons on All Sales Our Motto:— "AFTER WE SELL — WE SERVICE" The long awaited Road Needs Study for the County of Huron 1969-1979 was presented to Huron County Council Thursday afternoon in Goderich at the Dec- ember session. County engineer, Jim Brit- nell said it is understood that 75 percent of the cost of the study will be borne by the Ontario De- wartment of Highways. He said trial the implementation of the study will "mean a reduction for Huron County in total subsidy dollars but I don't think it will affect us that much". The impressive booklet con- taining a multitude of facts and figures was studied only briefly by members of Huron County Council due to shortage of time in the lengthy session. Members were urged to do their homework and take plenty of time to study the report in detail. During the presentation of the regular road report, Mr. Britnell predicted a slight sur- The traditional spirit of giving that's world-wide at Christmastime takes on a spe- cial form and meaning in French Quebec, This year, as every year, will see the enact- ment of a masquerade known as "La Guignolee," to benefit all the poor of Quebec. "La Guignolee" was begun by the first French colonists who settled in Quebec. But historians date the custom to the Druidic rite which cele- brated the arrival of a new year: the cutting — with gold- en scythes — and the gather- ing Of mistletoe that grew in the sacred forests. Dress Like Trappers The French version of "La Guignolee" has been kept alive for modern Quebec by such organizations as the St. Vin- cent de Paul Society. It in- volves a door-to-door collec- tion for the poor by "Les Guig- noleurs." Since 1901, the role of "Les Guignoleurs" has been played by members of the Commer- cial Travelers Club of Quebec, Inc. These modern businessmen dress like the Canadian trap- plus In funds at the end of the year. Preliminary estimates for the 1971 program, he said, indi- cate that total by-law expendi- tures will be $1,556,000 or about $27,000 more than 1970. Mr. Britnell advised council that the work week for all "out of Court House" employees will be reduced from 50 hours per week to 45 hours per week (i.e. five nine hour days, from 7:30 to 5:00 with a half hour for lunch). "This work week reduction coupled with the recommended increases in salary," said Brit- nell, "will mean that the hourly paid employees will receive only a slight increase in total pay for 19'71 but they will work a short week." Pay increase for all hourly rated road employees was 23 cents per hour. Salaries now range from $2.51 for a laborer. Salaried road employees also received raises ranging from pers of old, with their red knit caps and colorful sashes. Sing- ing the song of "La Guig- nolee," they approach each householder with a long, red woolen stocking, to be filled by gifts for the poor. "Les Guignoleurs" of early Quebec had a very different method of attaining their goal. Arriving at the homes of the villagers, they sang a song that asked for a contribution or threatened the abduction of the eldest daughter of the household. Fights Did Happen The master and mistress of the house, or someone repre- senting them, then opened the door and allowed "Les Guig- noleurs" to enter. Gifts were placed in a bag and later emptied into a cart that followed along behind them through the village, ac- companied by a swarm of chil- dren and dogs. Sometimes, when two diffet- ent groups of "Les Guigno- leurs" met, a fight ensued and the treasures of one cart would fill up the cart of the winners. Aiding the Needy Originally, food and cloth- ing as well as money was col- lected. But for the past twenty years it has been only money, and the generous people of Quebec have contributed as much as $30,000 for the poor. The money is deposited in a bank, and checks are issued to the parish priests of the city, who use the money to aid all the needy, regardless of reli- gious denomination. $650 per annum to $7,350 for a shop foreman to $1, 500 per annum to $20,500 for county engineer Britnell. All Huron County hourly paid road employees below the rank of foreman will be paid for all hoUrs worked beyond 55 hours in any week at one and one half times their hourly rate. "Since the Employment Stan- dards Act was passed several years ago," said Britnell, NEWS OF Correspondent Mrs. John Templeman WOMEN'S INSTITUTE The Christmas meeting of the Staffa Women's Institute was held in the Town Hall on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Ed. Chappel pre- sided and the meeting opened with carol singing. Roll call was answered by members displaying their most unusual Christmas card. During business it was de- cided to charge $3.00 a couple and $1.00 for students for the New Years Eve dance. Mrs. Ross McPhail and Mrs. Russell Worden are in charge of decorating and Mrs. Cameron Vivian, Mrs. Robert McCaughey and Mrs. John Templeman in charge of the lunch. Circle 1 is responsible for a card party in January. Mrs. Jo Van Valkengoed gave a custom o f her homeland, Holland, for the motto serving each of the members a piece of almond roll. Mrs. Russell Worden demon- strated table favors. More Christmas carols were sung.Se- cret pals were revealed and gifts exchanged. A Christmas lunch was served by the hostesses, Mrs. Gordon Hoggarth, Mrs. Robert Parsons and Mrs. A. H. Daynard. CHRISTMAS PARTY Mrs. Les Waddell and Mrs. Ross Balfour held a Christmas party at the home of Mrs. Wad- dell for the Staffa No. 3 Four-H Homemaking Club girls. A smor- gasborg meal was enjoyed followed by games and gift ex- change. Smiles . • • "Why won't you marry me?" demanded Edgar. "There isn't anyone else, is there?" "Oh, Edgar," she sighed, "there must be." The report card that the fond parent was disconsolately digest- ing bore the cryptic comment, "I'm afraid he is doing his best." became mandatory to pay em- ployees at one and one half their normal rate for any hours worked in excess of 110 in any two week period. The recommended policy will allow us to simplify our record keeping and to pay the employee for any overtime work in the same period as it is earned. Our overtime hours are nominal and 99 perc.ent of them occur during the snow plowing season." Home for the holidays with their families are from Western, Misses Heather Daynard, Marg. Worden and Mary Barnes, from Guelph, Miss Bonnie Miller, David Dow, Rob Templeman from Waterloo Miss Darlene Templeman, Bill Worden, from teachers college, Miss Eleanor Kemp and from Ridgetown, Hugh McC aughey. 4 Huron Reviews Plan, Study Of Road Needs Report Spirit of Giving Lives In Quebec's Colorful Tradition STAFFA • 0 0 a 0 Limited AYR — GALT — SEAFORTH 527-0120 Vincent Farm Equipment To Our Friends and Customers: As the HOLIDAY SEASON approaches our thoughts turn to the true meaning of this happy time. During the course of the year and in the rush of events, we tend to overlook the important friendships that are the real basis of all business relationships. And so it is that we would like to set aside the routine of business and express our sincere hope that your HOLIDAY SEASON will be Joyous and Happy and that the New Year will bring Good Health and Prosperity to You and Yours. SEAFORTH STAFF: Office — Jane Vincent; Parts — John Malcolm, Elgin Schade; Service — Clarence Dale, Glen McClure, Dennis Nolan, Neil William- son, Elgin Deering; Sales — Ken Coleman; Manager — Marlen Vin- cent. (We will be closed December 26th and January 2nd.) GROBITINGS The Light that shines at Christmas is radiant with the promise of "Peace on Earth, Good Will to Men." We loin you in this prayer.