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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1977-09-29, Page 14Thres.Advocate, September 29, 1977 • • I riensai and district news CORRESPONDENTS Mrs. Hilda Payne, Phone 202-5018 Mrs, Bertha MacGregor, Phone 262-2025 A talk with Hensall's Dr. J.C.Goddard A country doctor has to be a good listener Dr. J.C. Goddard R. K. PECK APPLIANCES "In the heart of downtown Varna" • Vacuum Cleaners - Sales & Service of most makes • CB Radios & Accessories • Speed Queen Appliances • Moffat Appliances • Smoke Sensors • Insect Lights & Fly Killing Units • Handcrafted Gifts Varna, Ontario Phone 482-7103 Amber Rebekahs make plans ))) HURON CENTENNIAL STUDENT COUNCIL — All ready to run the student council this year at Huron Centennial are winners of the recent student elections. Front, left to right, are Cheryl McAllister, secretary, grade 8; Sandra Coleman, president, grade 8; and Larry Taman, treasurer, grade 8. In the second row, left to right, are Shelley Finlayson, grade 5; Sherry Chuter, grade 6; Becky McKinley, grade 5; Faye Car- nochan, grade 7; Patty Colemen, grade 7; and Rob Siertsema, grade 7. In the third row, left to right, are: Estella Wilson, grade 6; Jeff McKellar, grade 7; Greg Hoggarth, grade 8; David Binnendyk, grade 8 and Paul Kalbfleisch, grade 8, Staff photo SIOMMIDIMMINA WORK BEGINS ON NEW HENSALL ARENA — In spite of heavy re- cent rains, construction of Hensalli new arena has begun. Some of the footings have already been poured. Next week the old arena building beside it will be town down, One of Logan Construction's workman is shoWn here on the job. Staff photo Donald C. Joynt The Kippen United Church Women Marvin Taylor Tom Munroe Terry Caldwell Jeff Caldwell Postdated Cheques HENSALL ARENA FUND TOTAL TO DATE $96,200.00 $ 500 100 100 200 47.78 47.78 3,260 ANNIVERSARY SALE Boneless Pure Steak (Full Slice) lb. 35 Slab Bacon iSbfi.79 Rump or Sirloin Tip Roasts Round Store Rind-On Fresh ORDER NOW THANKSGIVING HAMS TURKEYS Schneiders Roasted Fresh Grade A LIMITED QUANTITIES ON ALL ADVERTISED ITEMS WEEKEND SPECIALS/ SEPT, 29,30, OCT. 1 DISCOVER GREAT VALUE FOR OUR 4TH YEAR Dr. John Goddard of Hensall was always a good listener. As a result, he dispensed comforting words as often as prescriptions during the 30-year practice that ended in March. In course of that time he helped bring 1,400 babies into the world. On September 18 many of them came with their own children to a party in his honour at the Pineridge Chalet. Dr. Goddard was born in Stettler, Alberta. He received his degree in medicine from the University of Alberta at Edmon- ton in 1938, then interned ' at Hamilton.While there he met and married a nurse from Palmersfon, named Helen Meston. He joined the 'Royal Canadian Air Force in 1940 and served five years, nine months and six days. "Everybody knows when they finished", he said. Most of the time was spent in Calgary. Briefly, after the war, he prac- tised as a partner of Dr. William Sproat of Seaforth. In 1945 he came to Hensall, bought the MacDonnell house and converted its dining room into an. office. It was the kind of practice that has all but disappeared. He was on call virtually 24 hours a day. "They used to call at all hours", said his wife. "They always knew he'd go if they need- ed him." For a time he worked at the Seaforth, Clinton and Exeter hospitals simultaneously, then at Clinton and Exeter, finally just .at Exeter. When asked what he had thought about the move to close various hospitals, he said, "When the survey was made 10 years ago of the role of hospitals in Huron County, I think it would have been reasonable to build a big central hospital in Clinton. Instead, first they decided to close it, then left it open." There had been no hospital at Exeter 30 years ago. "A lot of babies were born at home or at little nursing homes around the country," Hensall had one; Zurich, two. Till about 1966 he delivered 50 babies a year; since then, only about 30. "The birth rate dropped in 1966 and didn't come up again", he said. "In another three or four years it will hit the high schools, then they will drop away down (in enrolment)." He sometimes went by tracor to make rural calls in winter. He had even gone, years ago, with a team of horses and sled across the fields. His car got stuck in snowdrifts on township roads so oftenone winter that the owner of the village's only tow-truck gave him the key for it and told him to drive it when he had to go out at night. The night calls decreased, then stopped. The doctor was growing older, Times were changing, too. "It'll soon come to the stage where there won't be any house calls at all", he predicted. "There's going to be a lot less listening to people. With health insurance, you have to see so many a day to make a living. There'll be less individual care." That won't be his kind of prac- Tuesday, September 27, Mr. & Mrs. Arie Roobal left for Holland, after staying with Mr. & Mrs. Sim Roobal for six weeks. While here, they visited with relatives and friends of the Roobals in Seaf orth, Clinton, Goderich, Atwood, Stratford, Kitchener, Bradford, Ridgetown and Chatham. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hays Kangeroo Island, South Australia were visitors this past week with Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Blackwell and family tice, "I used to just work all the time", he said. ,"I didn't mind doing it." "You'd do it again, too!" said his wife. If he had any regret, it was that he had never been able to spend much time with his children when they were growing up. He gave his wife all the credit for their upbringing. Beth, now Mrs, Douglas Jamieson, lives in Exeter and has two children, Scott, 12, and Heather, 8. Peggy makes her home in Toronto with her hus- band, Dennis, and son, Jeff, age 14. John is completing a doc- torate in chemistry at the University of Toronto. Joan is at home just now. The leisure of retirement has been no problem for their father so far. He's been catching up on some of the repair jobs around the house and the family cottage near St. Joseph. There's time, to become acquainted with grandchildren, to listen to the classical music he loves and read books. He may take up photography, the hobby he dropped long ago. Some day, maybe, he and his wife may revisit England or go to Greece. He puffed on his pipe and said, "It's not so hard to quit either." Mr. & Mrs. Clifford Gould of Winnipeg visited this week with the former's uncle and aunt Mr. & Mrs. Edgar Munn. Mr. & Mrs, Jack Corbett returned home from, a pleasant holiday at Kincardine on a fishing trip. Mrs. Eric Munroe of Seaforth was a recent visitor with Mrs. Bertha MacGregor. Rev. Young of Goderich con- ducted service in Carmel Presbyterian Church on. Sunday. Miss Brenda Pepper presided at the organ. Rev. Fox of Huron College will conduct service next Sunday when the Sacrament of Holy Communion will be dispensed. A joint meeting of the Elders of the congregations will be held at Caven Church, Exeter on Thursday evening at 8 p.m. Mr. & Mrs. Leslie Adams and Mrs. Blanche Chapman of London were recent visitors with Mr. & Mrs. Jack Corbett. Rev, Harley Moore of Grand Bend was the guest minister at Chiselhurst United Church on Sunday. The Hensall United Church provided special music. Mr. & Mrs. Ernie Davis returned home from, a pleasant vacation to Scotland. Mrs. Glenn Bell and Mrs. Harry Snell, Exeter spent a few days visiting with Mr. & Mrs. Don Rigby in Blenheim, James Sangster and Jack Peebles, London motored to Portage La Prairie this week to visit Mr. & Mrs. George Sangster. Visitors Sunday with Mr. & Mrs. Sim Roobal were Mr. & Mrs. John Konynendyk, Woodstock; Mr. & Mrs. John Broonfield and Heather, Dorchester; Mr. & Mrs. Peter Hoonaard, Blyth; and Mr. & Mrs, Don Dodds, Lynne, Paul and Joan; Seaforth. Saturday visitors with Mr. & Mrs. Sim Roobal were Mr. & Mrs. S. Damn and Mr. & Mrs. B. Gorton all of Troy. TheServiceat the;Hensall United Church was conducted by Rev, Don Beck on Sunday, who preached on the subject "God is Here". The place where we are is where God is. We don't need to strive to find God, The 15-voice choir, led by Mrs. ,John Turkheim at the organ, sang "Cups of Cold Water". WE GOOFED! What a Goof! Last week, the Hensall and District Kinettes reported that the annual rum- mage sale is to be set aside this year, but the headline read that it was, to be held, Sorry to disap- point you - the sale will NOT be held this year. The paper ap- pologizes for any inconvenience Caused by this error. See our selection of KRAFTS including Macrame and paint yourself Ochs, Dept BUTLER'S store. 397 Main St., Exeter Noble Grand Mrs. Dorothy Parker presided at the regular meeting of Amber Rebekah. Lodge Wednesday evening assisted by the Vice Grand Mrs, Maggie Campbell. The treasurer Mrs, Dorothy Corbett gave a detailed report of the finances and Mrs. Maggie Campbell reported for the visiting committee. Assembly President Mrs. Jean Bolton ad- vised the Lodge to drape the charter in memory of the late Sister Bumstead, Past president of the Rebekah Assembly. Members were reminded of the banquet for Brother John Broadfoot Grand Master of On- tario being held at the Sandpiper Inn, October 22, Mrs. Dorothy Parker, Noble Grand and Mrs. Hazel Corbett, conductor will canvass for the Institute for the Blind. Mrs. Bertha MacGregor D,D.P. and Mrs, Aldeen Volland R.S.V.G. will assist at the booth October 1st. All members received an in- vitation to attend the Installation at Huronview Lodge, Clinton Oc- tober 3. "Happy Birthday" was extended to Sister Dorothy Due to Arena Closure the Hensall Kinettes will not be holding a Rummage Sale This Fall. Corbett, Margaret Consitt and Annie Reid. Mrs. Estella Jackson proposed a name for membership, Lodge closed in regular form, , The next regular meeting October 5 will be the Installation of Officers, I- The Light Touch By JACK LAVENDER. A man's body is very sensitivd. Rat him on the back and his ,head swells. * * * If the paper clip were invented,. to- day, it would probably have.e;gbt moving parts, four transistors, and require servicing twice a year. * « * Most of us are loyal-when we reach a certain age we like to stick to it. * * * There " are three ways to get something done: do it yourself, hire someone to do it, or forbid your kids to do it. , * * * One of the quickest ways to meet new people is to pick up the wrong ball on the golf course. * * « Swing over to JACK'S Small Engine Repair Service 107 Queen St., Hensall 262.2103 and meet the Homelite chain- saw line. There you'll find sales bcicked with service. Hensall 4-H clubs hold meetings "Featuring Fruit"is thetopiclor this fall's 4-H clubs. Hensall Unit one met Tuesday, September 20, in the evening at the home of Dianne Gerstenkorn with nine girls answering the roll call. Sharon Hoffman is the assistant leader. Fruit in general was discussed. Fruit in our daily diet provides vitamin C, which is needed for prevention of disease. The group made Date Mallow Chews and hot Apple Juice drink, which was sampled by all members at the end of the meeting, Members chose the name "Apple Dumpling Gang" for this club. Hensall Unit Two 4-H club met at the home of Joyce Pepper on Tuesday, Septeinber 20. Ten members were present. Ideas for the name of the club and for books and covers were discussed. The officers were elected at the organizational meeting held previously. The leaders demOnstrated making Grithe Sparkle, the members testt Apricot Balls and Date Malid* Chews. On Wednesday, September 21, the Hensall Unit Three 4-H club had their first official meeting at. JanetlBilcke's houseOfficers are: president, ViCky Mann; secretary, Janet Bilcke; treasurer, Valerie Baker; and press reporter, Rebecca Jantzi. The name- is still undecided. The club made Grape Sparkle and Apricot Balls. ANTIQUES, NEW AND USED ARTICLES NEEDED TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION ON OCTOBER 1, 1977. Entire proceeds for our new Hensall & District Community Centre. Old arena will be open for receiving your donotions - Thursday, September 29, and Friday, September 30 from 7 • 9 p.m, and on Saturday, October 1 until 10:00 a.m. Sale to commence following arena material auction. If pick-up is desired please phone Wilma Caldwell 262.5068 Marg Consitt 527-1765 Marg Clarke 262.2032 Courtesy Auctioneer - Rathwell's Auction Service Sponsored by the Hensall Curling Club letsookorAvet About people you know . . . 5 & 10 LB. PARCELS $ 1.33 Pork Sausage lb 1.39 $1,43 Ham Steak or Roasts lb $1•29 lb $1019 Schneiders Maple Leaf Polish Loop Tin End Ham lb. $ 1.69 Sausage lb. $ 1 .25 Partly Skimmed Halves, Wholes, 1/4 's Bone-In Hams lb. 9 .19 Pig Tails 31b. pail'5.25 Schneiders Old Fashioned Frying Chickens ib.69s Hams lb. '2.59 Football Hams Available • Garlic and Smoked Sausage Available • Custom Services Offered. 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