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Home My WebLink AboutTimes-Advocate, 1979-10-17, Page 15 (2)• • r Old Denfield store takes on new life Remember a time %when convenience meant nipping out on a cold winter's morning to purchase fresh produce at the store around the corner? When the big attraction was not a bright flashing sign but a warm fire with a few of the town's elderly gentlaten discussing the day's pressing problems? This atmosphere has been recreated in a store which has been part of Denfield for over 100 years thanks to the hard work of Willard Green of London. Green who calls the store "the Old General Store" has his official opening Sunday which featured the author of "The General Store", a new business in the old pine structure. "I just happened to come upon the building," said Green who had operated a picture framing business in the forest city for a number of years. As one of the conditions for selling his business, Green could not history of general stores in start a picture framinV firm Ontario. Author Carol within a 10 mile radius of Priamo officially opened the London. • • STORE IS FAMILY AFFAIR — A building who's doors hove been shut for many years in Den- field reopened for business Sunday. Willard and Muriel Green of London will be featuring homemade preserves, antiques and custom picture framing, all in a turn of the century atmosphere. T -A photo Huron County Family Planning Project Invites You To Attend FAMILY PLANNING CLINIC Every Tuesday from 6:30 - 9 p.m. HURON COUNTY HEALTH UNIT Ann St., Exeter For Information Call 235-1014 Weekdays or Tuesday evenings Everyone welcome Dance at EXETER LEGION Sat., Oct. 20 Music by THE WILDWOODS ' Dancing 9.1 55.00 per couple Sponsored by Exeter IOOF Lodge no. 67 DASHWOOD CALVARY UNITED CHURCH Anniversary Service Sun. Oct. 21 10:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. SPEAKER: Jock Burghardt at both services SPECIAL MUSIC Social time to follow even ing service. Everyone Welccrne Thames Road United Church 98th �v air Sun_., Oct. 21 4fvfce 11 a.m. Speokei Rev. -Bert. B. Corr Minister of Visitgtjon .at Wesley -Knox U.C. Lon- don. Subject "Faith of our Fathers." Gupst soloist Bob Heywood. Everyone welcome. The building was pur- chased in January from Frank Rosser with a stipulation that the building be restored. All renovations were done by Green over a ten month period with the exception of the construction of the fire place. The •building has been restored to an almost original state including the pine and maple floor. An interesting characteristic of the building is that it has a built in tilt, something which has been present since it was constructed in 1877. Prior to his purchase the structure had been used as a warehouse and TV repair shop. Green is a do-it-your-selfer right up to the roof which has been shingled in hand-hewn cedar pieces. In terms of future renovations Green said he might make the upstairs into some living quarters. Green's venture is a general store in the true sense of the word as he carries pure grape juice, honey in the comb, apple butter and a new product, apple syrup. In addition Green will have for sale home pickled pickles and peppers which he and his wife have done. Ontario grown popcorn, nuts, sticke candy, local produce, and antiques can also be found in the store. Green will stay in the framing business and might add a unique twist; mail order framing. The store has a real im- portance to this Middlesex community hamlet as evidenced by the fact that • Denfield's centennial celebrations were in reality celebrating the anniversary of the store, since the exact date of Denfield's inception is not known. 1 Times- Advocate, October 17, 1979 Pogo 13 EAST WILLIAMS WINS -- For the fifth consecutive year East Williams Public School captured the trophy in the Middlesex County cross country meet. Shown here are the top winners in each division. Back, left, Sharon Twynstra, Cathy Viger, Kirk Campbell, Wayne MacGregor, Bill Ingham, Brent Martin, Kellie Gillies and Joanne MacMillan. Front Rachel Toes, Diane Turner, Jason MacDonald, Paul Barnes. Chris Gillies, Laurie MacDonald and Susan Inahom. Photo by Scheifele PLAY DOCTORS — Four year old Steven McAlpine and his sister Becky age three; of Ailsa Craig enjoy playing doctor at the Nairn Co-op Playschool. In itt second year of operation the school meets twice a week two mornings. Photo by Scheifele CLIMBING — Climbing up and down on the monkey bars con be pretty tiring as Darcy Elliot, RR 6 Strathroy found, so he promptly took a brief rest when he got .to the bottom before starting up again. He is one of 30 children currently attending the Nairn Co-op PtaySchoolbeing held at the Nairn Mennonite Church. CENTRALIA UNITED CHURCH Anniversary Service Sun., Oct. 21 11:15 a m Guest speaker Rev. Keith Brown of Lucan Special Music by the Choir Everyone Welcome Turkey Supper HOLY TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH LUCAN . Wed. Oct. 24 5-8 p.m. Adults 54.00 Children under 12 52'00 Amb...AL —,—Ilk. —.— v—•11,J POFF Med. & Larg deluxe pizza Nii:,1 ,wlel*h r; only Alsi&E110" OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK EXETER - 235.2311 Harvey Keyes who is a patient in University Hospital London is im- proving following his recent illness. Mrs. Linda Fraser, Ottawa spent last week with her mother Mrs. Harvey Keyes and visited with her father Harvey Keyes in University Hospital, London. Bowling Friday Mixed league CO B Bierling 681 7 CH C Murray 738 5 BB S Glanville573 7 FT L Snell 609 0 TE R Morrison 485 0 UP A Lavier 585 -2 Thursday Ladies TB J Glavin 606 7 ST PSeller 624 . 5 HH PScott532 7 MN T Rooseboom 659 7 IB J Dougherty 595 2 TL BBowerman660 7 DIS D Daters 567 2 GG B Bierling 670 5 LO J Cooper 615 0 CC S O'Neill 446 0 AC J Meriam 429 0 YS T Dobson 543 0 Ladies Tues. Night LP D Dobson 680 PP C Moore 646 BB Betty Sangster 644 PP Karen Brock 622 MM L Jatulippe 623 CG L Dietrich 500 S D Gaiser 504 WR S Maier 487 R V Flynn 641 JS J Parent 603 HD J Heywood 649 Ag H R Haines 553 Wed. Morning Ladies A Joynt 13 F,lgie L Stegner V flay B Smith Senior Gtizens C Hendy B Etherington 13 Lamport CSmith T Walker A Toonk 24 23 20 14 13 11 35 26 16 29 19 40 7 18 0 0 0 5 22 2 28 5 31 2 f8 7 26 0 16 5 21 2 15 7 16 0 8 7 31 0 23 487 488 462 570 441 399 321 319 309 276 269 Intcrnada,al Year of the Child 1979 OPEN HOUSE In honour of their 25th wedding an- niversary, the family of Gus and Gerry Gregus cordially in- ,Vie� f - 9pf.5,,-and: �lriends to an open on Sunday, October 21, 1979 from 1:30 to 4 p.m. No Gifts Please Best Wishes Only SOCCER WINNERS — East Williams boys soccer team took top place in the area tournament held recently at East Williams School. Team members are. Back left, Harold Rowley, Kirk Campbell, Rob DeVlugt, Jeff Harmer, Wayne MacGregor, Rob Slater, Jim Lumsden, Ward McLachlan, Bill tnghom and Brent Martin. Front Jason MacDonald;Rob McBeth, Paul Barnes, Tim Kettler, Richard Engel and Ross Martin. Absent was Cameron Mp cDonald. Photo by Scheifele McCURDY STUDENT COUNCIL — The student council for the 1979-80 school year at J.A.D. McCurdy Public School at Huron Park was named recently. From the left ore vice- president Daryl Greb, secretory Brion O'Neill, president Theresa Johnson, treasurer Brod Shoebottom and publicity agent Kevin Tripp. T -A photo • NET BEST — At Saturday's windup banquet of the Ironwood golf club trophies were presented by Mothers Motors to the low net scores in each flight. From the left ore Mike Cushman, Walt Tiedemon and Gobby Mol. Missing was Larry Mason. T -A photo 1 If 51115y harm+. 4 ,„, 11117114 nun .,rte) , • • 4.0,1. • • jil CHRISTMAS GIFTS — Difficult as it may seem, Christmas is but ten weeks away. While instructor Maggie Burton looks on, Nancy Hines and Karin Roder work on their Christmas . stockings in one ofNhe sewing dosses offered at South Huron District High School Monday evenings. T -A photo Charter Bus Trip to Polka•Time show -taping ALPINE CLUB KITCHENER Sun., Oct. 21 Bus leaving 1 p.m. from Charter ways Depot, Exeter. Tickets 53.00 per person return. Meals available. For more information call NORM WALPER 235-1684 Oktoberf est Dance Sponsored By PRECIOUS BLOOD P.T.A. S.H.R.C. Sat., Oct. 20 Music By THE TOPPERS Dancing 9 1 Hot Buffet Included '12 00 per couple Tickets - Jerry MacLean & P T A Members J Hallowe'en Costume Dance Sat., Oct. 27 HURON PARK ANNEX $4 per couple Music by MUSIC MAN DISC JOCKEY Sponsored by Optimist of Stephen �;,��, , • a141- "i1111 .ft1tll9t;"; EXETER'S mow __- SANTA CLAUS ' ARAD Sat., Dec. 1 at 1 p.m. • _1 1 • t 11:1— "Joy Unlimited" a musical presentation by young people of St. Andrews United Church Chatham Sunday, October 21 8:00 p.m. in CENTRALIA UNITED CHURCH Offering to be used for special community projects Lunch Sponsored by Centralia Zion Young People Everyone Welcome J Winter is coming! Why not consider joining a former Conadion resident in ARIZONA? Dr. Darnell Whitt, formerly with The International Joint Commission and now Vice President of Green Volley Properties, Inc., con assist with rentals, purchase of lots and residences, and construction. Many CANADIANS already live in GREFN VALLEY Write Whitt at Green Valley Properties, Inc. P.O. Box 734, Green Valley, AZ 85614: or call him {6021 625-8201. Masquerade Dance Sat., Oct. -27 ZURICH ARENA 9 1 Music by STAR TREX Tickets available from Buckeye Hockey club members and Laporte Meat Market Dance sponsored by Zurich Rec Board • NOW AVAILABLE Best selling books by Canadian Authors - and Records by Top Canadian Recording Stars Available only at EXETER TIMES -ADVOCATE — GOURMET SPECIAL — 5 COURSE DINNER— includes soup. soled, entree, 9 5 dessert, coffee or tea9 SERVED EVERY FRI. AND SAT. 5-8 p.m. SUN. 12-8 p.M. BEGINNING FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12 OFF SEASON HOURS: FRIQ/t A n� . RbAT 5.10P BAVARIAN INN HWY. 21 BAYFIELD, ONTARIO FOR RESERVATIONS PLEASE CALL: 565-2843 • -