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The Citizen, 1991-08-07, Page 9Customers pleased with postal service continued from 1 « any other retailer does. The weekly reports take him about 10 minutes, he said. That is why, though he and B.J. were also sorry to see Marjorie Humphries retire, they understand the logic behind Canada Post's decision. "I wish I had five jobs like this," said Thys. "The remuner­ ation paid for the hours worked is fantastic. I could sit here all day and only the odd person will come in for mail service. It's costly to keep the regular postal service operating in these small places, he said, adding that he thinks this will eventually take away the power of the postal union. To fill the void left, when Humphries' store closed Thys and B.J. added grocery items and video rentals to their available services. They also sell consignment crafts and hand-made items, in addition to having an area where residents can come in, relax and enjoy a cup of coffee. "This is nice, because you can come in here on a cold winter morning and have a coffee while you wait for the mail to show up," said Mr. Little. He and his wife Donna, who moved here four years ago from Waterloo agree that the service pro­ vided by the retail outlet is fine. "Thys and B.J. are doing a great job," said Donna. Another resident Kathy Sauerbrei also saw no problems with the change saying that the service is friendly and efficient. While the De Jongs are not unaware of the benefits they have gained from the added service, they are happy they were there when needed. "It's been a good deal for us," said Thys. "There's no doubt it has brought business in to our store, but I think everyone is bene- fitling with the increase in the ser­ vice." "We like the people here and it was nice to be able to do this when there was a need," adds B J. "To be needed in a community is a good feeling." THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7,1991. PAGE 9. HOW TO BE A LOCAL HERO a iFC £ !-I jg (Postal)Service with a smile Friendly service has eased the transition to a retail postal outlet for the residents of Walton, since the closing of their regular post office last August. The new service is located in the Walton Tea Room, which is owned by B.J. and Thys, (pictured here selling stamps to Donna Little) De Jong. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE TAX MAN Local Heroes save their charitable tax receipts when they give money and take advantage of the credit for charitable giving on their tax form. You can use the money you save to be an even more generous Local Hero. A New Spirit of Giving A national program to encourage giving and volunteering \ _ M i | M I I I M l H h H V _ <1 Tie’ j] INTAKE $ .Will PROTECT CANADA'S FORESTS Wk j I^ommunitV We reserve the right to limit quantities Prices In effect from AUG. 6*10 While quantities last Deliveries Monday to Friday only! Open 6 days a week Monday to Saturday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday Nights Until 9 p.m. 887-9226 PURE SPRING GINGERALE 750 ML 4Q PLUS BOTTLES DEPOSIT CASE OF O QQ 12-355ML 750 ML EQ BOTTLE PLUS DEPOSIT PEPSI ____ GOOD HOST HEAD LETTUCE 2 FOR .99 ICE TEA SHARP DEALS ON QUALITY- CLEAN READY-TO-GO USED CARS Great Savings on These Used Cars & Trucks. Some One Owner Low Mileage. 1991 Plymouth Acclaim 4 door / with air 1989 Plymouth Acclaim 4 door / with air 1989 Mercury Topaz LS 4 door, loaded 1989 Chrysler Dynasty 4 door with air 1989 Chev Celebrity 4 door with air 1989 Ford Taurus, 4 door V-6, air & cruise 1988 Ford 4X4 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis, 4 door, loaded with options 1985 GMC 3/4 ton pick-up, V-8 automatic 1983 Ford F150 4X4 pickup HAMM'S BLYTH PHONE - 523-4342 FIELD TOMATOES «.« 3.99 CELERY STALKS 89 KELLOGG’S - COMMON SENSE OAT BRANLUEBERRIES1 PINT ONLY 1.99 LARGE CANTALOUPES NOW ONLY 1 .49 SCHNEIDER'S MEATS SCHNEIDER'S SHEPHERD’S P|g * 175 G SCHNEIDER'S SLICED 500 G BOLOGNA SCHNEIDER'S - POPULAR LUNCHEON MEATS 175 G 99 2.99 1.69 HUMPTY DUMPTY - ASST. FLAVOURS SHURGAIN - BITE SIZE DOG FOOD 8 kg 6.99 MACLEAN - FRESH MINT OR MILD MINT TOOTHPASTE .99 POTATO CHIPS 200g 1.99 PEP - CHICKEN, BEEF OR LIVER DOG FOOD 723 g CEREAL 69 BYE THE SEA CHUNK LIGHT TUNA 184 G TINS (IN OIL OR WATER) MAC & CHEESE, TURKEY, CHICKEN OR BEEF REGULAR OR UGHT NUTRIWHIP GREEN BEANS, WAX BEANS, PEAS OR PEAS & CARROTS 14 OZ. TIN AYLMER CHOICE VEGETABLES TOPPING SAVARIN MEAT PIES