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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1977-12-08, Page 35COUNTY HONOURS County Honours were presented to a number of girls at the Perth County 4-H Achievement Day held Saturday at Kirktan, Back, left, Leah Van Roessel, Joanne Vink and Susan Spence. Front, Ellen Copeland, Faye Evans and Jane Simpson. 1-A photo Former grocery store changed to restaurant p For personal service and selec- tion at its best on your most im- portant gifting perfume. HOUBIGANT Daylight Encounter A Rose Is A Rose Musk Chantilly JEAN NATE Essence Rare 1 Quelque Fleurs YARDLEY Laughter, Lotus Tramp, Red Roses Tweed, Lavender CHANEL NO. 5 TOSCA 4 7 LANVIN Arpege My Sin HALLMARK CARDS AND CHRISTMAS WRAP IN STOCK HARWOOD DRUGS LTD. \ijitrilwr_ BESIDE POST OFFICE 238-8540 22,81 CRESCENT GRAND BEND Homemade • HAMBURG a la, PATTIES I U lbs. 106 Tirries-Acivocatio,Dercenbor 1977 Pao. ,.35 Rabies shots for all varieties played favourites on the piano. "It's keeping things in the family, " laughed 'Doug as he introduced his staff. His mother- in-law, Rheol Hotson is chef, with By MANUEL CURTS At the United Church service Sunday morning, Lillian Ulens was the reader and lit the candle for the second Sunday in Advent. During the service it was decided to renew the United Church Observer for the families of the congregation for another year at a cost of $3.00 each. Individual donations to this outlay would be welcomed by the committee of stewards. Mrs. Grace Stewardson, Craigholme, Ailsa Craig, a former resident here, is a patient in the Strathroy Hospital. Mr. & Mrs. Ross Brown were in Collingwood over the weekend and'joined Mrs. Brown's sisters and their families in a pre- Christmas dinner celebration. Mr. & Mrs. David McLarty, Nairn, were Saturday visitors with „Mr. & Mrs. Ken Smithers. Maxine Luther, Kitchener, and Jean Luther, London, were weekenti visitors with their ;mother, Mrs. Irwin Luther. Sunday guests with Mr. & Mrs. ..::•Milton Pollock were--Mr: & Mrs. Carl Pollock and family, London. Mr. & Mrs. Clare Reid have been visiting during the past week with their daughters and families in Nobleton and Mississauga. By the way: The "on behind" Christmas shopper hurried into the restaurant and said. "Give me a harh sandwich." "Yes sir", said the waiter, "Will you eat it or take it with you?" "Both" was the reply. Mrs. Gordon Mawson was hostess at a Tupperware demonstration on Wednesday evening, Several neighbour ladies and friends attended. By SID DALEY Don't Forget folks this Friday, December 9 is the date of Branch 540's BIG DO — Yes, folks this is the date we will be observing Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11 Silver Jubilee plus Branch 540's 25th anniversary. We will be holding a banquet followed by dancing to the music of Robert Holt of St. Thomas. Cocktails at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. The place is Lucan's new Memorial Hall (Arena) at the north end of Main Street, Lucan. This will be the EVENT of the season, make it a point to be there. Everyone is welcome. Here are a few dates and times your old friend Santa will be in Lucan, Sunday, December 11 Bank ready for opening Toronto Dominion Bank will open its first branch in Lucan on AskWednesday, December 14. ocated at 285 Main Street, the Wew branch will hold an Open House from 2:30 to 5 p.m. Manager Earl Andersen and his staff will welcome visitors for light refreshments. Ribbon-cutting ceremonies will take place at 3 p.m, on opening day, with Mr. Ivan Hearn, Reeve of Lucan, and Mr. Fred Dobbs, Reeve of the Township of Biddulph, officiating. Guido A. Marini, vice-president and general manager of Toronto Dominion Bank's Ontario South- west Division, will also be in attendance. Mr. Andersen stated, "I look forward to providing a strong banking alternative in Lucan and to serving the agricultural, commercial and consumer banking needs of Lucan residents," Mr. Andersen has had 14 years' banking experience with Toronto Dominion and prior to his new appointment was assistant manager in the London branch at Wharncliffe Road and Oxford Street. The° branch will open for business on Thursday, December 15. Regular banking hours are Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday, 10 a, m, to 6 p.m. During the business session of the Lucan Sunshine and Busy Buddies groups Thursday af- ternoon, in the Masonic Hall, president Gordon Hotson thanked Rheola Hotson for acting as social convener during the month of November and welcomed Dora Thompson as the incoming convener. Only one birthday was celebrated during the past week and congratulations were ex- tended to Donna Hindmarsh, Today, Thursday is a very special meeting in that an im- portant matter will be discussed and a "closed" ballot will be taken to decide the issue. Lois Thompson presented a reading "The Candy Customer of Yesteryear" which brought back many memories. Phillip Lewis arrived at the close of the meeting and issued an invitation to all seniors to attend an entertainment at the Shillelagh commencing at 2 p.m. between the hours of 2 p.m. and 4 p,m, at the Lucan Fire Hall, Santa advises if you would like a photo with him and your child bring along your camera, Santa will be at the Lucan Legion hall Sunday, December 18. The party will commence at 2:00 p.m. with a movie for members children followed by old St. Nick himself. Members are reminded to get the form which was included in your November Bulletin filled out and returhed to the Legion, Santa cannot supply gifts if he doesn't know if your child will be in attendance — Please remember children up to the age of eight years of members in good standing are eligible. (Sorry no grandchildren) December 23 we will be holding our annual two for one night for members and guests between the hours of 5 p,tn. and 8 p,m. for members and guests. This is branch 540's way of saying thank you, Say why not come on over with your best lady and.have the time of your life, Got your Wintario ticket yet — remember your branch handles them, Our early bird campaign is progressing remarkably well — why don't you pay your 1978 dues prior to December 31 and have something to crow about along with the rest of us, 0 We will be holding a New Years Eve Dance again this year. Come on over and dance to the music supplied by Russ Carter The arrangements will be the same as last year which proved to be very popular, Tickets will be sold to Branch Members only up to and in- cluding December 15. at which time they must be picked up and paid for: Following this date tickets will go on sale to the public on a first come first served basis as long as they last — For everyone's information there will be limited admission to permit loads of room for everyone to have a good time. and that's 30 for this week remember — Nature gave man two ends — one to sit on one to think with. Ever since then, man's success or failurehas been dependent on the one he uses the most, Wednesday, December 14: He also mentioned the official opening of the new Toronto- Dominion Bank where the seniors would be welcomed prior to the entertainment. Lunch was provided by Iola Goring, Isobel Haskett, Agnes Northgraves and Percy Williams. Members of the Busy Buddies enjoyed the monthly bingo and the Busy Buddies continued their ceramics, By JOY SCHEIFELE AILSA CRAIG Wednesday found many of Ailsa Craig's residents eating out as McNair's restaurant held their official grand opening. The former McNair's grocery and snack bar has been com- pletely renovated with the grocery area discontinued and snack bar attractively redecorated and enlarged to accommodate persons. Well known in the community, both Doug and Elaine McNair grew up and attended school in the area, Born in McGillivray Township Doug helped out in the family restaurant in Ilderton 6 'oolCring the 1950's, In the early 1970'91 he opened his own restaurant in Strathroy which he sold a few years later and came to Ailsa Craig in 1973 buying the grocery and snack bar from the Skinners. A warm, friendly atmosphere prevailed Wednesday as hostesses including Elaine, in long gowns served the customers. Even three year-old Laurie McNair was on hand in a long dress to greet the customers amid the glow of the restaurant's • Christmasy setting. Earlier in the week, Ruth Sheppard, of Parkhill and aunt to Doug, brought a special touch as she Kittens, cats, puppies, big dogs, little dogs of every variety were brought to the Ailsa Craig fire hail by their owners Friday in response to the free anti-rabies vaccination clinic sponsored by the Health of Animals branch, Canada Dept, of Agriculture in co-operation with Middlesex County Health unit. "Well over 400 pets received their rabies shots" reported village clerk, 'Joyce Coursey, The steady line of animals and owners began as soon as the clinic opened at 9 a.m. and continued through until closing at noon, Things moved quickly as needles were deftly shot into rear quarters often before either the pet or master was aware of what was happening. Party for Craig kids A Christmas party for the children of Ailsa Craig will be held Saturday, December 17, at 8 p.m. at the town hall. This is a first time venture undertaken by a couple of the village's citizens who have made arrangements to have St. Nick himself drop in on the festivities. In addition a ventriloquist, and "The Three Musketeers" will be on hand to entertain the youngsters, Anyone else who would be interested in helping to provide entertainment is asked to contact Doug McNair of Ailsa Craig. Very few yelps of protest were heard'thrOughout the morning 44 doctors Dan Bambly of the Middlesex Department of Health of Animals, Carolyn. De Basseeourt, Brampton, Jim Mitchell, Lambeth and .L Hall, Lucan showed their professional skills. More often the barks and $r owls canine, caused by ,One canine willing to go into combat another "There have been about 100 known cases of rabies in the county throughout the past year," Dr. I-larohly explained. "About 70 percent of these cases have been bovine." In addition to the rabies clinic Alex Smith of Ailsa Craig was on hand to assist clerk Coursey in selling dog tags to resident dog owners in the village. To date 58 dogs have been licensed within, the village, sister-in-law Donna Hindmarsh and waitresses include his sister Ruth,Kennedy, Flo Barned, Ida Bice, Janet Kennedy and niece Kim Steeper. SHOP AND SAVE NOW DURING OUR CHRISTMAS BEEF SPECIAL PRICES INCLUDE CUTTING - PROCESSING - CURING & WRAPPING fteniors get invitation a a • to opening of bank MAKE IT A FUN CHRISTMAS WITH TO YS GAMES Stedmans in Exeter has it all for Christmas fun. Choose from an excellent selection of toys and games that will bring many hours of fun to your youngsters or to the whole family. • Super Star Barbie Beauty Boutique • Bionic Transport and Repair Station • Six Million Dollar Man O.S.I. .Headquarters • Flying Aces Flight Deck These are just a few * Star Trek Controlled Space Flight • "Ultimate Man" Life Center Systems • "Mastatron" • "Mercronauts" Biotron • Stretch Armstrong UCW roll call on Jamaica The November meeting of the Evening U,C.W. was held in the C.E. wing, The opening poem "I am the Bible" was given by Mrs. E. Melanson who will also be in charge of the workshop for the U.C.W. Christmas meeting and pot luck supper, December 13. The roll call was answered regarding an item on Jamaica. Mrs. K, Brown and Mrs. J, Lockyer took charge of the study on Jamaica and the Carribbean, taking us back to when Columbus landed and brought things to life with a film strip called "Jamaican Journey". There were question and an- swer periods and two group discussions. Mrs. W. PrOats took charge of the worship "Prepare ye the way of the Lord". During Advent a. Christian prepares himself for the birth at Christmas, Mrs. J, Mohr read the story of the gift of St. Andrew and Mrs. Fronts closed With a prayer. Explorers Jane Thompson conducted opening ceremonies for silt girls at the Lucan United Church. Each girl received a list of books of the New Testament which she is to learn, They played a game using these names, and they took turns reading from a hot* called 'Mike, Molly and Baby at Advent". Jennifer MacDonald, Sheryl Cobleigh and Belinda McKay read a play for Jesus' birthday. Sheryl Cobleigh colleeted the most money for HINDS 16. 11 • 1 2 Baby Beef LIVER Mapi Leaf No. 1, Vac Pk lb 49' _AND MANY MORE TOYS, GAMES AND DOLLS INCLUDING: Telstar Colormotic Video Game $49.95 Telstar "Ranger" with pistol shooting game $64.77 Doll "Fashion" Clothes $3.49 Power Jet Hockey Game (table model) $32.99 Children's Combination record player and radio, pocket and table radios Sesame Street Radios "Yapper" CB Transceiver Childrens Record Players Smokey CB Talking Toy Bionic Man, Bionic Woman Marie & Donnie and Oscar Goldman (separate) $9.99 $7.99 Farrah Fawcett $7.99 Family Tree House $19.99 CHICKEN GRADE A WHOLE CHICKEN Checkerboard Brand Fresh Frozen CHICKEN LEGS OR BREASTS 10 LB. BOX FREE DELIVERY On Exeter) on orders of $10,00 or more FRUIT BASKETS MADE TO ORDER We specialize in curing and Shop & Compare our prices. Watch for our in-store specials. custom killing, smoking, Open six days a week Friday until 9 p.m, Free parking in front of store. EXETER IZDERS TAKEN NOW FOR HAYTER'S FRESH TURKEYS DECORATIONS • Christmas Trees • Inside and outside Christmas Lights • Replacement Bulbs • kicks • Garlands and many more tree decorations USE YOUR CHARGEX MASTERCHARGE OR STEDiViANS CHARGE CARD Sale Prices Effective Dec. 7 to Dec. 17 Al l m h SENIOR CITIZENS SHOP WEDNESDAYS AND SAVE 10% OFF ALL PURCHASES