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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1987-09-30, Page 11Ethel Compiled by Mrs. Margaret McMahon. Phone 887-9250 Webers leaving after selling store After serving the Ethel and surrounding farming community for 23 years Jean and Lothar Weber have decided to retire. They will be living in Rodney, close to Chat­ ham. On Sunday several friends and neighbours gathered at Grey Central School for a farewell get-together. Jean Evans and Kendra Krauter with the help of several Ethel ladies prepared a light lunch for those attending. Kendra presented a lamp and wall clock to Lothar, Jean and son Philip. Philip read the verse of the card and Jean thanked everyone forcomingand said there had been ups and downs over the years but because of the wonderful people in Ethel it was mostly ups. They were cheered with “ For they are jolly good fellows” Doreen Sutter has taken posses­ sion of the store and is calling it the Ethel General Store. Doreen and her family have moved from Martin’s Trailer Park at the edge of Waterloo. Sheplans noimmediate changes to the store at this time and says everyone has been so friendly and helpful. People A large crowd attended the buck and doe held in Brussels Saturday evening for Scott Cardiff and Kendra Fischer. Pamela and Alvin McLellan and family attended the wedding of Pam's sister Kim Zimmer to Gary McArter in Wingham on Saturday. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1987. PAGE 11. Almost the entire population of Ethel turned out last Sunday to bid farewell to Jean and Lothar Weber, seated above, with their son, Phillip, as the proprietors of Weber’s General Store in the hamlet for the past 24 years prepared to retire at the end of this week. Neighbours and friends Kendra Krauter and Jean Evans, standing, presented the couple with gifts on behalf of the community. Big turnout for farewell party Practically every man. woman and child from the hamlet of Ethel and the surrounding countryside turned out Sunday to bid farewell to Jean and Lothar Weber, and to wish them well in their new life. The Webers are retiring after serving the community as the proprietors of Weber’s General Store for ‘‘23 years and nine months,” according to Mr. Weber, and will be leaving this weekend to take up a new and more leisurely life in Rodney, near Chatham, close to the peaceful shores of Lake Erie. The tribute paid to the Webers at the Grey Central Public School Sunday afternoon was indicitive of how much the couple will be missed by their friends and neighbours, although the store which had undergone major reno­ vations both inside and out over the years has been sold to a new owner, and will be left in capable hands. The highlight of the afternoon get-together was the presentation of a beautiful clock and a brass reading lamp to the Webers, made by friends Jean Evans and Kendra Krauter on behalf of the entire community, while the assembled crowd sang ‘ ‘For They are Jolly Good Fellows.” The Webers’ only son, Phillip, took time out from his around-the-worldtravels, after graduating from McGill University last May, to help his parents in the move and to attend their going- away party. In thanking her friends for the gifts, Mrs. Weber said: ‘ ‘There have been ups and downs in our life in Ethel, but thanks to all you wonderful people, they have most­ ly been ‘ups’.” Doreen Suter, formerly ot Kit­ chener, takes over the proprietor­ ship of Weber’s General Store this Saturday, although she has been in Ethel for the past month ‘ learning the ropes” from the Webers, she says. Ms. Suter will also take over the job of postmistress, continuing in the position which the Webers have filled for nearly a quarter of a century. However, she says that Canada Post has indicated that her position is merely an interim one, and said that it will consider her permanent appointment some time in the months ahead. CHECK US OUT! s Ah in the Redpath Granulated White Mndependentl^owne^an^operate^^M^^upplie^andsenHced by Elliott Marr and company In association with oshawa Foods We reserve the right to limit quantities to normal family requirements prices effective Mon September 28th to Saturday October 3rd, 1987 sugar Crush soft drinks ass’t var. reg. or diet 750ml btl CHECK 6/2.99 without coupon Kraft macaroni & cheese dinner 225g 4/2 29 without coupon with coupon Robin Hood all purpose flour 3 5kg 3 79 without coupon with coupon Squirrel peanut butter smooth or crunchy 500g 1 49 without coupon with J B. orange iuice frozen 12oz E D. Smith pumpkin pie fill ■ 19OZ 07 i) fresh! 7 chop economy pack loin pork chops (3 rib. 3 centre, 1 tenderloin) frozen, Canada Grade 'A turkeys (under 7kg) 2.82kg CHECK US OUT! See this week's flyer for full listing of specials and money saving coupons