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The Huron Expositor, 1978-12-14, Page 18Snowmobiles JUST A BRIEF INTERMISSION — Ronald Sinnemon and friend created their own intermission at the Ssaforth library's puppet show so they could explore the joys of chasing one another around this pole. But when the puppet.Santa Claus appeared,. the boys decided the show wasn't so bad after all! (Expositor photo) Beef feeders hold annual in Varna SANTA SAYS- 'The Best Christmas Gift Of All Is The One That Keeps On Giving 0 52 WEEKS A YEAR Giv (7,11 0..=xliosifor lWe Send An Attractive Card' Tao] 0:51 1%* onoteoviski. Y.., PONIfinilf, iinof pick the Futura® 444 L/C as the fast, luxurious way to safari. "The Putura 444 L/C 'is what comfort and luxury are all about. For comfort, there's the adjust- able Torque Re- action slide suspension, the 16%2" wide track and the new wider skis. For luxury, there's liquid- cooling. A full instrument panel. Electric start. Heated handlebars. The tot. And of course, every Future is covered by the Moto-Ski Two Season Warranty." 1-0,t Said us your tiff' " List and Remittance Include Nantes and Complete Addresses Betweeri Now and Dec. 22, 197$ "trifdertialrlts of Elbriibtiedier LIFirligid All rlottiq roseNed Ilionibtkrdler Mav 1578 same special rate. Sea Bill To: Name Address ilia. Amer di. ay* imma do* SEAFORTH 627-0120 THE HURON ENPQ ITOR, 14, 1978 SING A SONG OF CHRISTMAS — Students from the Seaforth Co-Op Nursery entertained their family and friends with some Christmas melodies at the school'econcert held at Ssaforth Public School on Sunday afaternoon. And after the songs, who dropped by but Santa Claus himself. (Expositor Photo) Rules and regulations for winter enjoyment Two suspects have beeln charged with theft pf over $200 after money was stolen - from ' Drysdale Home Hardware in Hensel! on Tuesday afternoon. Two men entered the store. reached over the counter and cleaned out the cash drawer liiefore fleeing, The exact amount of money taken in the theft isn't known. A member of the store's staff was able to describe the car driven by the suspects and two London men , were arrested in Bayfield by the Exeter O. P. P The suspects are David Jack, Gunness of 28 Place Street, London and John Vanderblezen of 552 Second StreetA, London,' A clamber of friends ,Jand relatives enjoyed an evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs., Jim Sangstet, in honour of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Corbett who moved from their faint in Hay Township and have 4 taken up residence in Hensall. They were pre- . sented with a gift by Ed Corbett, Bertha MacGregor read the accompanying address. Jack and Hazel made a fitting reply thanking Tire two men will appear . provinciaj,,court on Jan. 9 to answer Charges. all. A social WO was en- joyed and refreshments served, The Hensel' 'Curling' Club held a most successful jitney with both the 1 p.m. and 3 o'clock draw being filled. Doug Shirray was Master of Ceremonies assisted by the Executive. Following the presentation of prizes a "Pot-Luck" supper was en- joyed by all. Corbetts 'move_ to Henktil SAVE $2." ON EACH 71" Correspondent Mrs., Mary Chessell 482-9969 Franklin Roth, owner of the Varna Feed Mill, held a Beef Feeders Meeting On Wednesday. Dec. 13 for area beef farmers. Following a dinner, which was served by . the Varna Church Women, they .gathered at the town- ship hall to hear lectures by Shur-Gain feed nutritionists and animal health specialists An open discussion followed the speeches. There was a good attendance, and the beef men found it informa- tive and interesting. Mrs. Harvey Hayter has been confined to hospital, in inton, since last Thursday ni ht. We hope she will soon - be Well enough to return home, The Senior Citizens Christ-. mas Party was held on Dec. 6' in the township hall, and thirty-three people. enjoyed an afternoon of card-playing and visiting. Euchre prizes went to Mrs. Freda Moore of Zurich for. ladies' high; Aaron Fisher of Clinton for men's high; Mrs: Violet Stur- geon of Bayfield.ladies' low; Perce Johnston of Bayfield, men's low. Mrs. Greta Scotchmer of Bayfield was the lady with the most lone ' hands, and Ken Stewart of Brucefield had the most for the men. Ken alsd had the honour of being the person who had resided in Stanley Township for the longest time--78 years. He received a wreath which was made and donated by Joyce Dowson. The six-door prizes were won by Wat Webster of Clinton. Mrs. Irene McClinchey of Varna, Mrs. 'Dorothy Merner of 3a/field, Mrs. Annie Finkbeiner _of Zurich, Sam Thompson of Brucefield and Fern Baker of Bayfield. At the Recreation Com- Von Egmond (Continued from Page 6) slide presentation and talk about future plans for tne Van Eginond site. The present restoration cif the house is expected to take two years. Aftet this is complete, the foundation may apply for fitture Wintario grants to assist in purchasing artifacts to complete the furnishings on the home and can apply to the museums branch of the . Ministry of Chlture and Retreation for operating stipport in running the nitisetim. Mr. Carroll said the foundation plans to Wrap up their fund raising campaign 'in the spring ,..witn some special eVent, similar to the. ciderfest which is held every fall. mittee's November meeting. a tentative date of the second week of January was set for . the annual Christmas tree burning. so plcaSe don't clisoos,0 '`‘' before t hen . Watch tor posters n I village all(1 1110 news for a definite date. The IV: xt meeting will. be on Jan. 24 a 2:00 p.m. Stanley Township showed its appreciation fin the services of township employees, recreation committee members and ball coaches by treating thein to dinner and a card party on Friday evening. Senior choir celebrates If there's one breed of people who •welcome winter snowstorms it's the snow- mobiler. Since the provincial gov- ernment considers snow- mobiles as one more type, of motorized vehicle, there are a number of regulations under the Motorized Snow Vehicles Act that winter sportsmen should be familar with. First, anyone owning a snowmobile, must register the vehicle within six days of purchase, with the Minsitry of Transportation and Com- munications. In addition to registration, drivers must have a permit to drive their snowmobile un- .less it is being driven only on land owned or occupied by yourself. The fee for the annual driving permit is $10. Also, when the ' driving permit is issued, you receive a number plate to be at- The First Presbyterian Ladies Aid Dec. 7 opened with silent prayer in memory% of a life long member Mrs. Ivy Butt followed by prayer by Mrs. Ann Ag•ar. Rev. DEC inStalled the , officers for 1979. Scripture lesson taken Luke 2nd chapter verses 7-20 was read by Mrs. Mary McClure .who also gave the prayer. Mrs. Dorothy Scott received • the penny collection. There were 55 sick calls made. Piano solo by Mrs. Edith McMillan -Star of the East' • Several readings were given by Doreen Coleman. namely "Legend Of the Christmas Rose", "What is Christmas" and "The Year the Deer Couldn't get other friends at Huronview. Secretary and treasurer an- nual reports from the units are to, be given at the meetind ion Wed. January 3rd at 1:30 p.m. at the church. Mrs. Walters closed the meeting with a Christmas prayer. r 1 Water Well DRILLING W.D. Hopper and Sans 4 MODERN ROTARY RIGS Neil 527-1737 'Our! 527-0828 Jim 527-0775 taclied to the front of the vehicle. This is the last year this'. procedure will be fol- lowed. Next season the plate will be replaced with a registration number which will be attached to, or painted on, both sides of the vehicle. WHERE YOU CAN GO Snowmobiles can be oper- ated on your own property or on other land with the owner's written permission. They're also allowed on public trails, in public parks and conservation arep,,s, ex- cept where prohibited. Snowmobiles can also be driven beside a King's High- way or secondary highway, except where prohibited, as long as you keep the vehicle on the right-of-way between the shoulder of the road and the adjoining property fence, Ariving as far away from the serviced road is possible. Under the current legis- Started". A poem "A Christmas Wish" was read by Mrs. Mae Habkirk also a reading "Christmast Eve." Several, Christmas Carols were sung. The group will send gifts to sick and shut ins for Christmas. Council (Continued from Page 16) Looking after the village's interests on the, Hensall Parks Baord will be council. tors Paul Neilands and Pack. ham. Ratepayers appointed are Bevan Bonthron, Melvin Wurm, William So!den, Wayne Reid and Leonard Hoffman. Serving on the village's dump anclfire committee will. be Neilands and Parkharn wile Kiungcl and Van Wieren were appointed to the drain, streets and property committee. lation, snowmobile drivers cannot drive on the serviced portion of‘Th King's highway or secondary highway, except to cross, and this, must, be done a. a 90-degree angle. Snowmobiles are Absol- utely forbidden on a freeway. IN SEAFORTH Local muncipalities have the right to pass their own bylaws regulating the operat- ion of motorized snow veh- icles anywhere within their boundaries. In the town of Seaforth, snowmobiles are prohibited from being operated, between 12 midnight and 7 a.m. in the morning. HIGHWAY REGULATIONS To drive a snowmobile along a • highway, a person , must be 16 years or older and must already hold a valid Ontario driver's licence. SPEED LIMITS There are also a number of regulations governing the speed' limit for -snowmobiles. You may not drive -a showmobile faster than 15 miles per hour on a highway where • the speed limit for cars is 30 m.pon.,or less or in any public park,,conservation area or exhibition grounds. You may not drive faster than 30 miles an hour °ninny highway where the speed limit for cars is more than 30 miles an. hour. This speed limit also applies to' public trails. COLLISION REPORTS Snowmobile operators must report any collision on or off the highway which results in injury to any _person or damage ,to property' appar- ently exceeding $100. HELMETS Helmets must now be worn by all snowmobile operators, passengers and persons being towed by a snowmobile, when on the roadway, shoulder or public trails. The helmets must comply with the same stand- ards in force for motorcycle. helmets. Next week: A discussion of trespassing, a land owner's liability and a snowmobile owner's liability. Here arc some solid Christmas Savings which may ease the Squeeze on time and money during the last week's rush to Christmas. 25-50% Off All Christmas De- corations have been re- duced 25% ancl'50%. e toliv*.q 25%0 ft Christmas • Cards andChristmas • 4.6z, . - - zor wrappings have been reduced 25%. • last week. Mr. and Mrs. Austin Wheeler of Detroit visited this week with the latter's 'aunt Mrs. Edgar Munn. Face! WO FARIVVEQUIPMENT LTD, SEAFORTH : CAMBRIDGE - AYR -WOODSTOCK The C. P.T. committee of. the 1.0.0.F . and Rebekah Lodges held A Euchre party on Friday evening with seven tables playing. The winners' were as follows Lone Hands; ,Mrs. Schwartz, Exeter; Ladies' High: Mrs. Freida Boa; Gen 't High, Garnet Hicks, Exeter; ' Ladies Consolation, Mrs. Alex McBeath; Gent's Con. solation, Cecil Pepper. Lucky Ticket Winners on a Draw were Mrs. Mary Broadfoot and Perc Campbell. Mr. Eric Mansfield directed the events and announced the text Euchre will be hold on Jan. 1979. Mrs. Jack Consitt who recently underwent surgery in University Hospital, London returned to her home and also on your own subscription* Please send The Huron Expositor for 1 year start*/ at Christmas, as my alit to the following who .fre pew subscribers. 1-lurroi °unties. To Address Town or City Prov Postal Code Sign -My Gift Card- fro*" *You may renew [or start] your own subscription at this special rate only if ski order 1 or Mere gift in Also renew (or start) my own subScription at the - The Senior Choir, their s husbands and wives, of First Presbyterian Church were entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Don Carter, R,R.#2, Seaforth last Sunday afternoon and evening. After a sumptuous pot luck supper gifts were exchanged and a social time enjoyed. Christmas Cub's sung by everyone concluded the evening. Brucefield UCW Brucefield U.C.W. met on Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. for an enjoyable pot luck dinner. Mrs. John Broadfoot read a poem and Mrs. Ann Broad- foot led in the worship on thoughts on Christmas in our country and in other lands. All Christians have been observing the birth of Jesus since A.D. 354 celebrating in different ways and rejoicing that he came to all peoples. Carols were sung and-Mrs. John BroadfoOt led in prayer to close the worship service. Mrs. Robert Walters was acting president and Mrs. E. Stoll read the minutes and gave the roll call. Mrs. Walters read a thank you letter from Dr. Burgets, Doncli Angolo for a bail which had been sent. Mrs. D. Brodie reported on visit- ing our chOsen patiente and Enjoy pot luck . INSULATION .SPRAY ON URETHANE FOAM For Cattle and Hog Bains, Wotkshops, Homes, Attics, etc.. also Vans. AGRICULTURAL • INDUSTRIAL • RESIDENTIAL Blown in Minerai wool, fibreglass, cellulose. - H.VAN MOORSEL INSULATION 3.:11t.i7L0 First Presbyterian , Ladies' Aid installs officers AND JOLLY OLD ST, NICK — Pam Carnochan, of R.R.4, Seaforth, one of the art students at Seaforth District High School; painted a jolly Santa Claus face an the lounge in Seaforth Community Hospital on Monday afternoon. (Expositor Photo) Rebekah lodge holds .euchre :there is goqd selection of games and toys available. All of them have been redneed 10%.