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Times-Advocate, 1979-01-24, Page 23Two weeks- really 25 years By JOY SCHEIFELE “When I first came to work at the Ailsa Craig Post Office, it was supposed to be for two weeks only”, smiled Marion Wadsworth. Now 25 years later, she can still be seen behind the wicket handing the villagers their mail and cheerfully passing the time of day with them. In late 1954 Annie Kennedy asked her to fill in for a few days while Postmaster G. E. Patterson was off ill. Mr. Patterson was never able to return to his job and what was supposed to be only a few weeks has turned into many years of serving the people of Ailsa Craig for Mrs. Wadsworth. “When I first began in the Post Office”, she reminisced “Local first class letters could be sent for 4 cents, while out of town mails would cost 5 cents”. “At that time the mail was brought in by train rather than by truck as it is now. Mail deliveries were never missed due to bad weather. When there are bad storms, the occasional day each year may be missed due to driving conditions which was not a factor then.” While Mrs. Wadsworth has served under four post­ masters in that period of time, Annie Kennedy, R. Williams, A. DeCoo and the present Post Master, Emerson McKay, two of the rural route carriers Mr. & Mrs. Gilbert, and Mr. & Mrs. Sutherland, remain the same. “Throughout the 25 years there were a couple of break- ins”, she reported. Mrs. Wadsworth came to Ailsa Craig with her husband Morley who owns and operates a hardware store in town. She is also organist at the Ailsa Craig United Church, r Township of Stephen Rural Area Survey Stephen Township Council are conduc­ ting a survey of the need for piped water from the London-Grand Bend pipeline. In order to complete this plan they will need your assistance. Phone the Township office, Crediton at 234-6331 with your opinions. This survey does not commit you to purchase water. Wilmar D. Wein Clerk-Treasurer J GETS AWARD — Bev Rabbets, supervisory Postmaster from St. Marys, presented Mrs. Marion Wadsworth with her long service plaque Thursday after serving 25 years in the Ailsa Craig Post Office while Ailsa Craig's Postmaster Emerson McKay looks on. Photo by Scheifele Springer spaniel better of many sporting breeds By BILL McNUTT The English Springer Spaniel is undoubtably One of our most beautiful spor­ ting dogs, Not only is it beautiful, but it is also one of our top all round hunting dogs; probably the best all round dog for our area. That statement will draw a lot of cat calls from our local Lab and Brittany owners and maybe so but I will try and explain my reasons. The springer is a very in­ telligent and friendly dog. It is easy to train, takes disciplinewell and most im­ portant to a one dog family man is that it is particularly gentle around children. With all these things going for him he makes a fine Brinsley By GORDON MORLEY Bill Prest visited over the weekend with Graham Hall of Lindsay. Sunday Mr. Peter Snell conducted the services at Clandeboye and Lucan while Rev. Keith Brown conducted the communion services at Brinsley, Ailsa Craig and Carlisle. Kim Amos entertained a few friends for a birthday party recently. Mr. & Mrs. George Prest visited with their daughter Cindy Prest Tuesday af­ ternoon in London. Mr. & Mrs. Earl Lewis dined Saturday night with Mr. & Mrs. Harvey Morley in Ailsa Craig. Mr. & Mrs. Fred Lewis were Saturday night dinner guests with Mr. & Mrs. Jim Hodgins, Strathroy. It was Andrea, their grand­ daughter’s first birthday celebration. Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Hodgins on the arrival of their baby girl. family dog, but he can also be readily kept in a kennel. The springer is born with a hunting instinct and little is required to train one. All you have to do is show him what you want him to do and he will do it. Local dog owner and hunter Fred Walters claims that the springer is the easiest dog he ever trained. As for myself I’ve had Labs, Brittanys, Springers, Cocker Spaniels and Ger­ man Short Haired Pointers but the best of all is the springer. I’ve found that the labs can be a little rammy and at times stubborn. The Brittany'and the Short Haired pointer make only passable retrievers in the uplands and when it comes to cold water and ducks they turn in a poor performance. Their specialty is pointing grouse and woodcock but due to the fact that they are pointers they are harder to train. Cocker spaniels are a beautiful little dog but are too small to work well as a hunting dog. intoThe springer comes his own in the pheasant covers. He was bred es­ pecially to handle a running bird and the pheasant is him. Pheasants will run from a pointer but the springer will corner him and flush them for the gunner. The Labrador retriever is no doubt the best dog for the duck hunter but the springer runs a close second. Grouse and woodcock are hunted very effectively with the springer but there is no doubt that a well trained pointer is better. One thing’s for sure there is no bird that the springer doesn’t handle well in­ cluding our Western Sage and Sharp-tailed Grouse, Chukars, California Quail and Hungarian Partridge. They have even been known to run rabbits. My own dog I won’t let run them but she often retrieves them forme. * ' What better dog could a hunter want? I’m not saying that the lab or Brit are not good dogs but the Springer has got to be a little better. Blues win second in Lucan Rec loop Amounts to $3,360 Times-Advocate, January 24, 1979 Pag* 23 Building inspector paid on annual basis TOWNSHIP OF STEPHEN 1979doQ tags are available at the Township Office,Crediton. 1 st dog *8.00 Each additional dog $15.00 each Kennel License $25.00 After May 1st, 1979: 1st dog ’12.00 Each additional dog *22.00 each By order Of Council By PAULWRAITH In this weeks Lucan rec league games the Blues won their second game of the season and their second consecutive win as they defeated the Greens 5-2 and the Reds strengthened their hold on first place by defeating the Yellows 4-1. The Blues extended their undefeated streak to three games by defeating the fading Greens, who haven’t won since December 17 by a score of 5-2. In the first period Rick Gwalchmai and Don Murray traded goals to end the first period in a 1-1 tie. Russ Radcliffe scored a shorthanded goal to put the Blues ahead but Don Coughlin tied the score at 2-2 before the period ended. In the third Scott Anderson scored the winning goal for the Blues and Bill Boshart SAVE INCOME TAX with your Credit Union’s *6 RRSP" REGISTERED RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN Deposits made to our plans by March 1,1474 ar© eligible for deductions from 1478 earned Income. Come in and see us...compare our plan Old Town Hall Building EXETER 235-0640 Community CREDIT UNION 70 Ontario St., CLINTON 482-3467 Many skaters are successful A very successful test day was held by the Exeter Figure Skating Club with a 83 percent pass rate at the South Huron Rec Centre, Monday night. Those successful passing were: Figures Preliminary, Michele Aunger, Jacqueline Cottrell, Tracy MacDonald; Second, Patti Down. Dances Preliminary — Dutch Waltz, /Tammy Bell, Patti Bierling, Jodi Sandra Deboer, Debbie Down, Faber, in Chanyi, Sheryl Deboer, Darren McLelland, Karen Miller, Jo-Ann Seller, Julia Tieman, Diane Willis, Kimberly Vanderwiel. Canasta Tango, Kimberly Vanderwiel Lisa Blue, Charlotte Miller, Tracy Rabbets. Swing, Kendra Arthur, Michele Aunger, Monique Aunger, Elizabeth Cottrell, Jacqueline Cottrell. Junior Bronze Tenfox, Dale Armstrong, Cindy Down, Karla Josephson. Fiesta, Janet Pfaff, Sueanne Adkins. Willow Waltz, Debbie Taylor. Senior Bronze European Waltz, Carrie Blackburn, Elaine Pym, Junior Silver, Rocker Foxtrot, Debbie Josephson. Laurie and Chris Mouratzen scored singles to finish the scoring. Rick Gwalchmai, Bill Boshart and the Blues goalie, Phil Lousden, were the three stars. In the other game the Reds increased their point lead over the Yellows to six by defeating them 4-1. In the first the Reds outscored the Yellows 2-1. Gary Gibbs scored from a face-off and Brett Fairweather scored on a rebound on a shot by Andy Hardy while on a two on one situation. Bill Carnochan scored for the Yellows before the Reds finished the scoring with goals by Daryl Wheat and Jim Thomas. They then played a defensive game to assure the victory. Daryl Wheat, Andy Hardy and Bill Darling were the three stars. Parkhill wins in Silver Stick By JOY SCHEIFELE 'In a hardfought battle, Parkhill took the atom “B” championship of the North American Silver Stick tournament in Sarnia, Sunday. In the final contest, Parkhill edged Alliston 5-4. Two Ailsa Craig youngsters Ross Martin and Paul Barnes each scored two goals to pace the Parkhill scoring attack. Adding the fifth goal was Brad Muir. Fighting bouts of influenza and other enthusiastic hockey teams, all Parkhill players mination spirit to victory. In the International round robin series, Alliston defeated Parkhill 4-3 and Coniston 5-1. Parkhill walloped Coniston 11-1 to qualify for the final contest. Earlier in regional play, Parkhill defeated Walkerton 4-2 and Alvinston 7-6. The team will receive jackets and silver pins for their win. The team is coached by Lawrence McGee. The manager is Henry Twynstra assisted by Tye Barnes. By WILMA OKE Tuckersmith Township council agreed Tuesday to go along with a request from the building inspector, Henry VanWieren of RR 2 Kippen, that he be paid on a salary basis yearly, rather than by the agreement he has now. His salary will amount to $3,360 per year plus mileage of 12 cents per kilometer. He will be responsible for his own in­ surance fees such as Workman’s Compensation. Mr. VanWieren is the building inspector as well for the townships of Usborne and Stanley, the Town of Seaforth and the villages of Hensail and Bayfield, and they are being asked to accept the salary proposal on a cost sharing basis. If all the municipalities accept his proposal his total salary would amount to $12,000 yearly. Mr. VanWieren said his present agreement limits him to four inspections which he said were inade­ quate for certain buildings. Code of practice RonFleming ofthe Ontario LUCAN SENIORS A letter was also read from the Lucan Co-operative Nursery School, inviting the members of the craft group to demonstrate some of their crafts at the school and for any member who could play a musical instrument from a koozoo or comb, to the piano or violin. Some members agreed to go, but the crafters felt anything they had made would be too advanced for the little people. An invitation to participate in the craft show, April 21 was read and an an­ nouncement made regarding the “Flea Market” on May 6. It was passed unanimously, to take part in the latter, but to let the former ride for this time. The date for the presen­ tation of the Guide play was given as Thursday February 15 at 4 p.m., following lunch. A singsong was enjoyed prior to the playing of euchre when the prize winners were lady’s high, Margaret Alan; Men’s high Marjorie Steeper, playing a man’s card.;, lone' hands Mary Kooy; low,' Ruth Mains; lucky card, Ethel Lewis; Lucky cup John Park and mystery prize Muriel Cobleigh. The busy buddies enjoyed flower arranging using real flowers, with Genevieve Nicholson, Isobel Haskett Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Clinton, attended the council session to discuss several problems including the code of practice for site planning for livestock buildings, the type of manure systems, the spreading of manure. He answered questions regar­ ding the certificates of com­ pliance his office provides giving approval for the township to issue building permits. Council approved applications for two building permits, Paul Dixon, lot 16, plan 22, Vanastra, a chimney; and Joost Veenstra, lot 33 & 34, con­ cession 2, a granary. Council approved a tile drainage loan for $8,700. Dog tags Clerk Jack McLachlan was instructed to place an ad in the local papers for a person to sell dog tags in the township. Residents must have their dog tags no later than February 28 and must control their dogs from run­ ning at large. - Councillor Frank Lucan bowling scores The second mixed couples bowling event of the season was held Sunday evening. First place went to Dave Smith and Lorna Ellyatt with a combined three game total of 1349. Second place went to Scott Anderson and Nancy Den­ smore with 1341 and third were Bob Smith and Heather Smith with 1298. Individual prizes went to Lorna Ellyatt with a 278 single game, Nancy Den­ smore with 282 and Heather Smith 247.. For the men, Harold Smith had 278, Wayne Smith 267 and Don Ruddy 268. Hidden score prizes went to Diane Park Marlyn Smith, Linda Smith Russ Smith, Bill Neil and Les Parnall. Ladies Inter-town - Exeter seven points at Lucan two points. Nancy Densmore 231- 849, Debbie Watt 254-848, Lorna Ellyatt 260-844, Audrey Watt 275-837. Men's Inter-town - St. Marys - nine points at Lucan Lanes - two points. Glen Gagan 317-1180, Wayne Smith 290-1157, Bill Neil 1262-1119. Monday Ladies - Mary Jefferies 264-669, Sandra Disher 276-667, Helen Hardy 228-660, Joyce Van Geel 228- 636, Beulah Storey 232-623, Lorraine Mosurinjohn 223- 614, Pat Riddell 233-600, Mary Young 249, Muriel Kennedy 241, Patti Carter 239, Sharon Redick 237, Marg Greenlee 235, Marg Young 228. Senior Citizens - Percy Williams 280, John Park 174, and Donna VanArenthals, the same instructors as last week, in spite of the fact that the first and last names were omitted. We’re sorry about that! Lunch was served by Marjorie Steeper, Mary Scott, Angeline Scott and Marie Turner. Ann Kish 171, Verna Dowdall 155, Alex Young 145, Ed Armstrong 144. Tuesday Juniors - Paul Van Geel 240-382, Jeff Nevin 208-371, Mike Neil 193-368, Jennifer Degraw 174-343, Vicki Hyde 162-307, Shelly Gillan 171-309, Cheryl Cobleigh 174. Colleen's - Debbie Arnold 259-683, Maryon Cobleigh 305-670, Nancy Densmore 274-616, Barb Wraith 256, Joanne Molenkamp 260, Marion Blake 227, Anne Craig 224, Carolyn Lewis 222, Marie Sockett 220, Cathy Appleman 219, Ilene Hodgins 214, Anne Jones 213, Mary Van Geel 213, Beth Smith 213. Wednesday Juniors - Todd Hayter 162-300, Vicki Mac Donald 150-293, Michael Cannon 149-292, Rod Johnson 147-291, Michelle Cannon 139- 256, Don Hugil 127, Shelly Johnson 127, Blaine Butchart 122. Wednesday Mixed - Vic Capitano 287-713, Bob Smith 268-710, Harold Smith 254- 662, Wayne Smith 309-684, Jeff Park 231-609, Jim Davis 261-601, Kim Rae 229-601, Brad Taylor 262, Diane Park 231, Russ Smith 213, Mary Lee 209, Dennis Carty 200. Thursday Men - Jeff Park 296-827, Ken Eaton 331-771, Don Watt 286-768, Jack Van Gaal 251-726, Wayne Smith 276-688, Jim Smith 264-682, Lyle Beatson 243-674, Don Ruddy 236-655, Geo VanGeel 274, Jim Hearn 271, Geo, Ewer 269, Harold Smith 261, Earl Morgan 258, Len Smith 249, Bruce Parnall 248. . .Friday .Mixed,- Heather Smith 241-699, Bill Neil’ 276- 695, Wayne Smith 230-638, Jim Burt 235-631, Anna Mollard 225-621, Edythe Watson 235, Ruth Butler 233, Teresa Aldrich 226, Maxine Parnall 224, Len Smith 213, Lorraine Mosurinjohn 209, Edie Burt 205. Falconer suggested that residents be informed that anyone feeding or har­ bouring a stray dog is responsible for the actions of the dog and must buy a dog licence for it. Council approved a proposed rental agreement for the use of Vanastra Recreation Centre. This must now be approved by the Ontario Liquor Licence Board. Rental up Effective March 1 the ren­ tal fee for the use of the Vanastra Centre will be $125 which is up from last year’s rental of $100. In addition $25 will be charged again this year for the use of the kitchen and the same for the additional room which is part of the Day Care Centre. A zoning by-law covering a triangle bordered by Clin­ ton, Egmondville and Brucefield, which the township passed in 1972, has finally been approved by the Ontario Municipal Board. That portion of the township was selected for zoning because it was needed for Vanastra as it went through its growing pains. Because the by-law was approved by the township, it has been in effect these past years. The rest of the township will be covered soon, as the Huron County Planning Board’s workload permits. The Huron County Board of Education in commenting in the proposed Doig sub­ division at Egmondville stated in a letter to council that it would not affect the school system by requiring a school addition. Council paid the fee of $100 to Rural Ontario Municipal Association and Deputy Reeve Robert Bell will at­ tend the annual convention to be held in Toronto February 4 and 5, All the members of coun­ cil seemed to indicate they would be attending the an­ nual Ontario Good Roads convention in Toronto February 25-28. Council adjourned about 12:20 p.m. Wednesday. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 7 because of Rural Ontario Municipal Association Convention that week. showed deter- and good team accomplish the uelp*youf ARMHeart... Help your Heart Fund 190 Wortley Road, Suite 105 London, Ont. N6C 4Y7 Office Ph. 438-5386 Res. Ph. 438-2620 JOHN MacDONALD Versatile Investments Inc. For Unregistered Monies - to keep pace with Inflation TEMPLETON GROWTH FUND Up 27% Jan. to Dec. 78 ($10,000 invested Jan 64 to June 78 value would be $134,000) Industrial Growth Fund for RRSP, RHOSP's and (Gain of 400% for period Mar, 68 - Dec. 78) Write or phone for an appointment in your home Prospectus and information is available on other funds of your choice. *Net unit value growth. This offering is made only by the prospectus in those provinces where such prospectus has been lawfully accepted for filing. Best Interest American Silver Stick tournament in Sarnia Sunday. Two Ailsa Craig boys, Ross Martin and Paul Barnes each scored two goals in the final 5-4 victory over Alliston. Front, left, Jerry Lam­ port, Brad Martin, Paul Barnes, Todd Bender, Ross Martin. Second row, Steve Davidson, Kevin McGee, Jeff Ansems, Brad Muir, Brent Muir and David Miller. Third row, Dean Doer, Dean Schram, Robb Roelands and Chris Tiedeman. Back, Henry Twynstra manager, Lawrence McGee coach and Tye Barnes assistant manager. Korean missionairies to speak at Greenway By MANUEL CURTS Paul Schott, student minister at the Centralia Pastoral charge was guest speaker at the United Church service, Sunday. Next Sunday the Rev. & Mrs. M. M. Irwin, missionaries on furlough from Korea will be guest speakers. The annual United Church congregational meeting was held Thursday evening with the minister, the Rev. Harley Moore, in charge and Jacob Lagerwerf as secretary. A short service was held to remember the late Mrs. Grace Stewardson and John Wilson. Herbert Harlton was elected as an honorary elder and Dawson Wood­ burn, an active member for a four year term. Dawson was also chosen as the United church Observer representative. Mrs. Olive Horner, Mrs. Jack Eagleson and Lawrence Curts were elected as a new Mission and Service committee. It was decided to hold the morning service again this July and August at 9:45 a.m. Other items of discussion were the need for a more keener vital interest in the work of the Mission and Service of our church; referring to the Session, and an appeal from the organist and choir leader for more recruits; also referring to the Stewards, the need for updating property in­ surance; and an endeavour to revitalize the interest and content of the anniversary services, October 14. In spite of the above concerns, it was readily agreed that from a financial standpoint, and the hard working leaders, Including the Rev. & Mrs. Moore, much had been ac­ complished during the past year. Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. John Le Grois upon the recent birth of a son, a brother for David. Evelyn and Manuel Curts were among those who en­ joyed an illustrated travelogue of the Holy Land at the home of Beulah Holt, Grand Bend, Sunday evening. A quilting bee was held at the home of Mrs. Jacob Lagerwerf, Wednesday, for the ladies, that is! By the way: A preacher walked into a saloon, or­ dered milk and by mistake was served a milk punch. After drinking it, the holy man lifted his eyes to heaven and was heard to say: “Oh Lord, what a cow!’’ We represent many Trust Companies. We are often able to arrange for the highest interest being offered on Guaranteed Investment Certificates. ‘ Subject to change Gaiser-Kneale Insurance Agency Inc. Exeter Office 35-2420 238-8484 482-9747 Grand Bend Clinton Office Office CGET RID OF SNOW | THE EASY WAY With one of our great selection of I I I « I I I I Bolens Snowthrowers COME & SEE WHY BOLENS ARE THE BEST Choose from a 5, 7, Bor 10 H.P. walking model or from one of our larger riding tractors with a snow blower attachment. gHHfe gMSM| |J T hNEr STORES MT. CARMEL 237-3456 MON. — SAT. 10-10 SUN. NOON-6 I I I B I I I I I I I I I I I On-The-Spot Financing at Bank Rotes.