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INSTALL EASTERN STAR EXECUTIVE — The 1985-86 of the Exeter Eastern Star Chapter 222 was install-
ed Wednesday night. Back, left, Joan Keys, Norma Carey, Sharon Miller, Christine Traquair, Jean Easton,
Dan Traquair, Theresa Hannon, Bill Schade, Don Webster and Don Easton. Front, Cec Moody, Ann Schade,
Pauline Finkbeiner Worthy Matron Bernice Kristoferson, Worthy Patron Bert Kristoferson, Reg
Fink-
beiner,nDonna Webster and Kay Hodgert.
Michigan twin club
visits Lioness event
The October meeting of the Exeter Raymond welcomed guests from the
Lioness Club was held October 28 at Exeter Lioness Twin Club in Rich -
the Masonic Hall. President Sally Lou mond, Michigan and also visitors
Varna bride -elect
feted at showers
By MARY CHESSELL
Varna
Brenda Dowson was honoured with
a large bridal shower at the Complex
last Tuesday evening. Her neighbours
arranged a good program with
Shirley (Mrs. Wayne) Taylor announ-
cing. Emily O'Reilly and Shirley
(Mrs. Danny) Taylor sang Chapel of
Love and Julie_- Webster__ played -
several piano selections.
A couple of scenes of the day before
the wedding were portrayed to
everyone's delight; the first at the
Dowson's house, lots of snow and lots
of last-minute. things to do with the
bride (played by Deb Rathwell) in a
real panic, a call to work at the
hospital and no car available but
Scott's precious 55 Monte Carlo.
The second act was a comedy of er-
rors, as Scott applies for the marriage
license at the vehicle license bureau.
Those taking part in the skits, besides
Debora, were Ruby Hill, Debbie
Taylor, Shirley Taylor, Elaine
Stephenson, Shirley Hill and Joyce
Taylor.
Marjorie Hayter wrote the address
which was read by Shirley Taylor,
and Brenda's mother, Joyce Dowson,
Barb Consitt and her friends assisted
her in opening the gifts. Brenda ex-
pressed her appreciation for the
many lovely things, and announced
that her mother is hosting a trousseau
tea on November 2.
On Sunday, June Webster, Julie
and Naucy were hostesses for a
Johnston family shower for Brenda.
Welcome to the new baby in the
village, a little boy born to Dale and
Dianne Peck on Tuesday, October 22.
The Recreation Commission for
Stanley Township has two special
events planned, a New Year's Eve
dance for everyone who wants to
celebrate the new year, and the an-
nual Christmas party for seniors on
December 4. Please mark these dates
on' your calendar now.
Leanne Marie Stephenson, baby
daughter of Blaine and.Leisa, receiv-
ed the sacrament of baptism on Sun-
day, with Rev. Wilena Brown perfor-
--ming the -rite -and -a good=sized con=
gregation taking part. About 30
relatives were together at Blaine and
Letsa's for dinner. Among them were
Bill and Carol Stephenson and fami-
ly. Their new baby boy was born ear-
ly Monday morning. Congratulations!
Next Sunday, Varna and Goshen
churches are celebrating the Interna-
tional Year for Youth with a special
service planned by the young people.
Ian Deslauriers of Wingham, with his
guitar, will give song leadership in a
worship style that contains lots of
music.
On Thursday afternoon at 2 the new
Bible study on "Reaching Out" begins
at the Manse. Everyone is welcome
to take part.
Used stamps and eyeglasses, lenses
and cases are being collected at the
the church. Please leave them in the
box on the shelves just inside the door.
Guests with Rev. Wilena Brown the
past week were her sister and
brother-in-law, Bertha and .Arthur
Langille of Barss Corner, Nova
Scotia.
The Kinette Clubs of Zone K are
selling high quality poinsettias for
Christmas, with the profits going to
the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Those
who wish to support this work can
place their order with Mary at the
Varna General Store before
November 13. Delivery date is
December 10.
Voters In
Stanley Township
Your support in the upcoming election will be
greatly_ appreciated. If elected, you may be sure I
will work in the best interests of all the people in
Stanley Township.
VOTE:
Richard Erb
For Stanley Township Council
from Zurich who are considering star-
ting a Lioness Club in their
community.
The entertainer for the evening was
Peter Snell, who related humorous
stories, and sang several songs, which
were enjoyed by all present. He also
left the Club with thoughts on various
ways we should be thankful at this
time of year.
The business portion was called to
order, and the minutes and roll call
were read. A pin that has been chosen
as a five year anniversary pin for the
Club was presented to Joyce Eveland.
Lioness Joyce designed the pin depic-
ting the white squirrel symbol. Ways
and Means chairperson Linda Oliver
reported that the Lioness Club are
•_partfeipatin"g"in a booth this Saturday
at the Kinette Club Craft Sale. Also a
raffle of a money tree is to be drawn
December 9th.
Christmas Bureau Chairperson Pat
Patterson asked for contributions to
the Christmas Bureau which is to be
held December 16 to 19. She also re-
quested helpers to knit mitts and
socks, and asked that each member
bring a pair of mittens as roll call for
the November meeting.
Laurie Dykstra reported that the
Service committee is arranging for a
contribution to the Dream Auction,
and also contributing to the Legion
Remembrance Day Service. It was
also decided to contribute an educa-
tional toy to the Huron Street
Residence. Reports were given on the
recent Lioness Rally in Guelph, and
the Pumpkin Brunch in Dorchester.
Also several members of the Exeter
Club visited Grand Bend Lioness Club
and particpated in their Hallowe'en
Party.
A float will be entered in the Lions
Santa Claus Parade December 7. The
committee was formed to organize
and decorate the entry.
President Sally Lou Raymond an
nounced that the opening ceremonies
for the Canine School will be held
November 9 and it is hoped that many
Lioness will attend. She also reported
on various functions relating to other
Lioness Clubs in the area.
VOTE
Bill Dowson for
Councifloi
Township
of
Stanley
I would appreciate
your support at the
polls on November 12.
For rides to the polls
call 565-2523 or
482-9854
Bill Dowson
for councillor
The readers write
Wants
Dear Sir;
Presently I am sitting on the Huron
County Library Board as a non-
elected representative. f have been
reading with great interest the ar-
Best way,
not safest
While acknowledging that it may
' not be the safest way to conduct a
sidewalk sale, local merchants retur-
ning surveys to the police department
felt that leaving Main St. open for this
past summer's promotion was better
than closing the street to traffic as in
the past.
The survey results showed that 70.4
percent felt itwasbetter to keep the
street open, while only 52 percent felt
it was a safe way to hold sidewalk sale
days.
In a letter to BIA president Bob
Swartman, Police Chief Larry Hardy
said that in view of the survey results,
he would be advising council that in
future years the street should be left
(,pen.
However, he added that he would
attempt to get permission from the
ministry of transportation and com-
munication to have lower speeds
enacted for traffic on Main St. during
the sale.
Hardy also recommended that
more signs showing off-street parking
be posted and that store owners
wishing to participate in the sale
make application to reserve spots so
that only the parkin;; that needs to be
removed will in fact be removed.
There is an indication that the
sidewalk'sale event may have to get
a review by the BIA members as on-
ly 33.3 percent felt that sales increas-
ed during the promotion. Some 48 per-
cent felt that sales didn't increase and
22.3 percent were undecided.
Other results from the survey show -
'ed that:
_ _ _*-.48 percent -felt, more people -turn --
ed out because the street was left
open, 22 percent disagreed and 30 per-
cent were undecided.
* 63 percent felt that leaving the
Main St. open attracted more out-of-
town people, 18.5 percent felt that it
didn't and 18.5 percent were
undecided.
* 52 percent felt there was less con-
fusion during the sales, 37 percent felt
there was more confusion and 11 per-
cent were undecided.
* 93 percent felt that policing was
adequate while seven percent were
undecided.
No injuries
in collisions
No injuries were reported in either
of the two collisions investigated by
the Exeter ()PP this week.
On Wednesday, a vehicle driven by
Margaret Taylor, Harriston, went out
of control on concession 2-3 of Hay
Township, north of Highway 84.
The vehicle struck a hydro pole and
damage was listed at $1,000.
At 10:00 p.m., Thursday, a vehicle
operated by William Quesnel, Huron
Park, collided with a parked vehicle
in the parking lot at the Hensall Hotel.
The Quesnel vehicle hit a vehicle
owned by Ralph Bender, Huron Park.
and the latter vehicle then was push -
more opposed
ticles regarding county councils re- discussed the issue or voted on our
quest to Lily Munro, minister of
citizenship and culture, seeking
legislation to change the board to that
of a closed committee.
Your readers will be interested to
know that this request flies in the face
of a historical background of open
public boards accountable to the
citizens of Ontario and the proposed
change will also go against the new
Public Library Act of 1984.
Some reeves have already been ac-
claimed to office and without the in-
put of the taxpayer, these persons
may feel that their opinions are the
only standard of their community. I
am hoping that many library users
will call their reeve -elect and ask
them how they stand on the issue of
closed committees vs public boards.
Then, in turn, share their personal
opinion with these people who are
afterall, our political representatives.
We should be communicating to all
and anyone concerned, Lily Munro,
Jack Riddell, the county warden, the
library board, that we do not want to
risk losing a centuries old freedom of
access to a public library board and
in its place be given a committee
whose decisions will only be known to
a few.
Also your readers may not realize
that this issue has not been brought
up before the board. We have not
Legion give
video aids -
The R. E. Pooley branch Legion
have donated video equipment con-
sisting of a camera, viewer and
player to the Exeter police
department.
A note from the police committee
minutes of October 17 states "this will
greatly enhance the ability of the
police department to provide school
and public seminars in crime and ac-
cldent.,preventioll." . --- .
-.--
It will also enable the department
to provide training material for the
police officers.
Council will acknowledge the gift
when members of the local Legion
will be invited to the November 4
council session.
The committee reviewed problems
being experienced with the Huron
County communication system. Dur-
ing the recent mock disaster, the
system was a problem since the
police communications were not func-
tioning properly.
A letter was'authorized to be sent
to the Huron Police Communications
system and the technical services
branch of the Ontario Police Commis-
sion asking that the system be put in
proper operations.
It was also indicated at the commit-
tee meeting that the Huron County
System and Exeter .have received
quotes from private firms on
telephone answering systems. These
will be reviewed by the Police Com-
mission and local committees.
Study is also being given to the
feasibility and costs involved in fire
departments joining the communica-
tion system.
ed into another parked vehicle own-
ed by Edward Cree, Stratford.
Total damage in the crash was set
at $1,500, with $1,000 of that being to
the Quesnel vehicle.
dissolution. So in fact, our chairman
Mr. Grant Stirling was never
authorized by the board to speak on
our behalf on this subject. I am
assuming, that he was offering his
own opinion, something he did not
make very clear.
Please, before election day call
your reeve and send a letter to the
library board (Waterloo St., Goderich
Ontario) giving us your views on this
most important change in library
policy. Better yet, if you are able.
come to our next board meeting on
Tuesday. November 12 at 1:30 p.m. in
the Huron County council chambers,
2nd floor Court House Goderich. Your
presence and your letters will tell so
much.
Thank you,
Janis Bisback. Hensall
On location or Studio
Bart DeVrie
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