The gleaner, 2 avril 1980, mercredi 2 avril 1980

[" ies | + |; C AAERNATp, a.i FOURNITURES ORGANIQUES POUR JARDINS i ORGANIC GARDEN SUPPLIES | POELES À BOIS ÉTANCHES À L'AIR, ET ACCESSOIRES AIR-TIGHT WOOD stoves & ACCESSORIES PROP.PETER DAGG .156 CHATEAUGUAY, HUNTINGDON 264-6245 116th YEAR HUNTINGDON, Que.Wednesday, April 2, 1980.20 pages LEANER THE LEADING ADVERTISING MEDIUM IN THE CHATEAUGUAY VALLEY 30 cents COURTIER The name friends recommend A | L.E.LEPAGE | mil MARILYN PARTRIDGE 15 King St., Huntingdon | 264-4798 ) EN IMMEUBLE passes budget The average Ormstown Village property-owner will face an $18 increase in municipal taxes for 1980, due to a 6.5 cent hike in the tax rate contained in the new municipal budget.The budget, which predicts total revenues of $448,000 and expenditures of $449,000 was passed at the March 26 meeting of the Village Council.The tax rate is set at $1 for 1980.Thirty-five cents of this has already been billed on an interim basis, and the remaining 65 cents will be collected during the summer.The annual rate now includes the school tax assessment of 58.5 cents, transferred to the municipality under the terms of Law 57.\u201cWe had to include the 6.5 cent increase, mainly to cover a $15,350 deficit for 1979,\u201d Municipal Secretary- treasurer Jean-Claude Marcil told The Gleaner.The deficit, he said, was caused by the See BUDGET Page 3 New low for snow With the back of the winter pretty well broken for 1980, snowfall statistics in the Chateauguay Valley bear out what we've all been thinking for months now - it was an easy winter compared to the average.At his Rte.138 farm near Ormstown, government weatherman Peter Finlayson recorded a grand (otal of 35.6 inches of snow from October through the end of March.The last time we had what could be-considered a normal winter wks 1978-79, when the snowfall figure.was 103 inches.Even last winter was a light one, with 52.8 inches.Compare all these figures with 1970-71, the snowiest winter in recent memory.That year, Finlayson recalls we received a total of 130 inches of the white stuff, and there was no January thaw to reduce its cumulative impact.At the end of March 1971, there were about three feet of snow still standing in the fields.Old-time \"irons\"\u2019 10 §16|7(8)9] To revived i MARGARET GOODALL of the Huntingdon Curling Club gets in a little advance practice with a historic iron block [ladies 32 pound version].The larger men's blocks, weighing 62 pounds can be seen in the background, waiting for the opening of the Club's Open Iron Block Bonspiel on Tuesday evening.Action will continue on Wednesday and Thursday evenings at 7 and 9 p.m.and on Saturday afternoon.The iron blocks, which were often moulded from old cannonballs, went out of general use around 1950.To add to the old-time atmosphere, some of the women curlers will sport kilts for their games.Visiting teams will be coming from as far away as Alexandria.Ont.for the bonspiel and a total of 30 rinks are entered.At Riverfield Wooden block bonspiel attracts 40 entries by Evelyn Lamb The \u201cWeek of the Woodens\u201d has once more passed into Riverfield history.The 1980 version of the Riverfield Curling Club Wooden Block Bonspiel was a successful one with winners and runners-up in the main event coming from the local rink : Bob Lee was the winning skip with team Wallace Craig.\u2019 Bryan Brown and Stanley McCaig.and in second place was a Riverfield-Howick combination of Gerald Brown (skip), Brenda Black, Dianne Ness and Ray Craig (they were billed as \u201cSex Machine'\u2019').Bob Lee.who is from Ottawa, substituted for Kyrke Nussev in the final Old age payments rise this month Increases in the Old Age Security pension, Guaranteed Income Supplement and Spouse's Allowance, effective in April were announced today by the Minister of National Health and Welfare, Monique Bégin.The basic Old Age Security pension will rise to $186.80 from the present $182.42.The maximum Guaranteed Income Supplement for a single person, or a married person whose spouse is not a pensioner and is not receiving a Spouse's Allowance, will increase to $153.35 from its current $149.76.Added to the basic pension, this gives a person receiving both the OAS and the maximum GIS a monthly total of $340.15.The maximum Guaranteed Income Supplement for a married couple, both pensioners, will increase to $127.51 each from $124.52.Added to the basic pension this will give each married pensioner receiving the maximum GOS a total of $314.31, or $628.62 for the couple.The Guaranteed Income Supplement is paid te peu sioners whose income, apart from the Old Age Security pension is\u2019 limited.The amount of the supplement varies in relation to income.The maximum, Spouse\u2019s Allowance will increase to $314.31 from $306.94.The maximum Spouse's Allowance is made up of an amount equivalent to the basic Old Age Security pension and the maximum GIS at the married rate and is paid to persons between 60 and 65 years or age who are married See PENSION Page 3 rounds on Saturday as Kyrke had curling commitments elsewhere.Coveted prizes for the top spots were once more those unique pine tables made by Wallace Craig.Winners of the B event were from Reauchateau who won the same honors in the first Wooden Block in 1975: Marco Ferraro (skip), Serge Boiven, Gina Ferraro and J ocelyne Primeau.Runners-up from Ormstown were Merril] Greer (skip) Margaret Greer, John Rember.and Darlene Rember.Riverfield Club was well attended throughout the week while 40 teams competed in this mysterious art of curling, now known simply as \u2018\u2018the woodens\u2019\u2019.Very little publicity is needed to fill the entry list in this event which was started as a one-time competition to help celebrate the Club's anniversary.That was six seasons ago, when the Historical Society sponsored the event and donated the See SPIEL Page 1 Most Valley residents found the weather very much to their liking last week.Warm sunny days, mild nights and a drying wind cleared off the last vestiges of snow and slop from the fields.It brought some ease to the aches and pains of the old, and, according to tradition, love to the thoughts of the young.But for the maple people it was another story.The sap just wasn\u2019t running.The wind stayed in the east for several days, and there was no frost at night, until EASTER CLOSING The Gleaner office will observe the Easter holiday by closing on Good Friday April 4.The office will, however, be open as usual on Easter Monday April 7 to accept advertisements and news copy for the edition of Wednesday April 2 The usual advertising deadlines will be in effect.QFA meeting Energy audit good for farms Good syrup-making weather cut down on the attendance at the March 27 Energy meeting of the Quebec Farmers Asscciation at the Ormstown Legion Hall, but those who did attend heard two distinct points of view expressed by speakers John Stephenson and Win Way of the University of Vermont, Taking an optimstic stand was Stephenson, who said that farming represents only about one per cent of the country\u2019s total energy output, and that farmers should simply analyze their energy needs and usage and try to tighten up existing procedures wherever possible.On the other hand, Way's opinion was that existing sources of energy will be pretty well depleted by the year 2025 and farmers\u2019 only recourse is to return to more manual labor to make their operations viable \u201cThe human being is our most importat renewable resource,\u2019 he told QFA members, adding that agriculture in countries such as China is less affected by the energy crisis due to the widespread use of manual labor.He gave statistics based on study of human energy use in corn farming from 1945 to 1970.Using a system of energy See ENERGY Page 3 Triple collision Three vehicles were heavily damaged in a collision at the intersection of Bouchette and Wellington Sts.in Huntingdon on Thursday March 27.Drivers involved in the 2:30 p.m.crash were Rita Vaillancourt of Huntingdon, Ginette Goyette Simoneau of Cazaville, and Malcolm Leslie of Huntingdon.Heat threatens \u201cmaple sap run Sunday.There was rain and sleet one day, forcing producers to dump buckets.Those who gathered enough sap during the whole week to run a single boil considered themselves lucky.But, according to district producers, all is not lost.There's still a lot of frost in the ground, and the next 10 days could see a really good run of sap.It depends, like so many farm operations, on the weather.The Valley was nipped by frost on Sunday and Monday nights, which was an encouraging sign for producers anxious to extend their sap- gathering as long as possible.In the Ormstown area, Lynne Bryson told The Gleaner on Monday that husband Bill had already gathered about 40 per cent of last year\u2019s total crop, but that excessively warm daytime temperatures represent a threat to syrup quality.\u201cIf it gets too much above freezing, the sap quickly turns cloudy and if left too long before boiling, produces a darker syrup,\u2019 she explained.At Franklin, Peter Ednie said that his quality was good - See MAPLE Page 3 © Policiers et conseil pas sur la même longueur d'ondes.© jeunes sont médaillés lors du championnat provincial du tir-à-l\u2019arc.© Une maison dans Godmanchester est détruite par le feu.® $857,000 pour les municipalités dans Huntingdon.e Les enseignants de Huntingdon pourraient déclencher la grève dès le 9 avril.@Le commissaire d'Ormstown, Jean-Guy Barrette, ne demandera pas un renouvellement de mandat.Two homes razed by weekend fires by Virginia Messier tire levelled the God- manchester home of retired farmer John Quenneville, on Saturday.March 29.The house, located on Curran Rd., was constructed partly of logs, with an extension of wood.When the Godmanchester Fire Department arrived at the scene shortly before 9 a.m., fire was already blaring through the roof.Seventeen (ire fighters from the local brigade, operating with a tanker and a pumper, were joined by 12 men and by tankers from St.Anicet.Hinchinbrooke, and Hun- tingdon, under the direction of Donald Ednie, co-ordinator, and Donald Gruer, assistant co-ordinator of Mutual Aid.Water was trucked from Huntingdon.The fire was brought unde: control about an hour and a half after the first firemen arrived, but some volunteers and one truck remained until 4 p.m., to insure that any danger from smouldering insulation, etc.had passed \u2018Quenneville was not injured in the fire, but lost all his See FIRES Page 3 Local historian's claim by Wayne McKell Whatever happened.to John Symons?If the bodies of those who are no longer among us actually do spin in their graves due to various blasphemies of those left behind, then John Symons\u2019 body in the little Protestant cemetery at St.Louis-de- Gonzague, Que.must be rotating at a dizzying rate following the treatment of his life story on the 1832\" episode of \u201cThe Newcomers!', Imperial Oil's much honoured and prestigeous gift to Canada to mark that company's 100th birthday.Anyone who has not been out of the country since March 1 must have been subjected to part of the vast public relations blitz that surrounded the re- telecasting of this seven part series of hour-long films seen every Wednesday and Sunday SOCONRCONHDOLc000000 The ire of Chateauguay Vallev history buffs has once again been roused by the second airing on March 26 of a controversial episode of the series \u201cThe Newcomers\u2019 St Louis de-Gonzague which arbitrarily transplants settler John Symons to Unturio.and makes other changes to his story as wel In this article.Wayne McKell of Howick, a for mer president and a longtime member of the Chateauguay Valley Historical Society, documents the inaccuracies of the TV script, and objects to the presentation of the program as historically ac curate by its sponsors.evening between March 12 and April 2.Not only have there been many TV ads promoting the various episodes prior to their showing on CBC TV, but a number of the people involved in the conception and production of \u2018The Newcomers\u2019 have made themselves available to selected radio and TV shows in addition to producing a half-hour documentary on the series called \u2018Some of the Newcomers'\u2019, which was telecast on Sunday evening, March 9.Also, Imperial Oil has released promotional material for publication in a concerted effort to instill the series into our national consciousness.To gain some perspective of what the series attempted to do, here is a John Symons misrepresented by selection of quotes made by some of these people that were either heard, or read, across Canada.I trust that they have not been taken out of context.On Sunday morning, March 16, Bill MacNeil and Cy Strange interviewed the executive-producer of the series, Gordon Hinch, on the CBC Radio program \u201cFresh Air\u2019.Hinch used the following words as he described the origins of \u2018\u2019The Newcomers'\u2019 concept and its aims: \u201cThe idea of doing a series of films that would be of permanent value, that would make some kind of contribution to the Canadian community in an educational sense as well as provide really first class entertainment, and (to) begin their use with television, was a concept that two or three of us at Imperial Oil had about five years before our hundredth birthday.\u201d JOHN SYMONS' STONE in the St.Louis graveyard.\u201cThey (cb-producers Pat Ferns an Dick Nielson) brought in an idea for a series of films that would recreate the experiences of various people who had come to Canada at key points in the country\u2019s history; to recreate them See SYMONS Page 5 J \\ \u2019 ARES NEDA re 2 \u2014 THE GLEANER \u2014 APRIL 2 1980 This and That in Town GRASS FIRES - one of the scourges of springtime for local firemen, are starting in again.Valley firemen were called out several times over last weekend, and the conensus is that this could be one of the very worst springs ever for these blazes, which can get out of control in no time flat.DON'T START ANY - grass fires at all, Is the advice being given by Mutual Aid.Because of last winter's lack of snow, the dead grass wasn't even bent over, so that a fire can spread through it at an incredible rate - even faster than firemen can walk or run, says Hinchinbrooke fireman Donald Ednie.THERE'S NO WAY - of controlling these fires, even with firefighting equipment, Ednie says, adding that spring burning is also destroying potential humus and organic matter which help to fertilize the soil.REMEMBER - the house you burn with your out-of- control grass fire may your neighbor's or your own.THURSDAY APRIL 3 - is the date of the next Hem- mingford Recreation Centre Rock Dance so as not to conflict with Good Friday services the following day, says Thérèse Duquette.The Dance will run from 7:30 to 12 p.m.and will be hosted by a disc jockey.THE MAISON ROCKBURN - is featuring their second poetry reading night on April 8 at 7:30 p.m.The first one, put on a month ago, was enjoyed by a varied audience, sald Donna Thiel, one of the initiators of these evenings.PEOPLE CF ALL AGES - are invited to attend and participate if they wish.Musicians are welcome but a two page limit has been placed on the prose readings.Readings don't necessarily have to be your own work but can be something that you would like to share with other afficionados.A GRASS FIRE - at the corner of Fairview Rd.and Centre St.in Huntingdon was speedily extinguished early Monday afternoon thanks to the efforts of a group of C.V.R.students, home from school for their mid-term holiday.Working with shovels and brooms, the boys \u201cdid a great job\u201d according to Huntingdon Public Security Director Joffre L'Heureux, who came over to check on the blaze.DOES ANYONE KNOW - the whereabouts of John Finnegan?Tracy Murphy of Ormstown would like to have his address.Tracy, 10, was out walking in the bush on the Murphy\u2019s Gore Road farm when she came upon a 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AROCQUE VALLEYFIELD 373-9273 | \u2019 \\ 1 # 8 8 , \u20ac This and That in Town continued from page 2 preservation of the Quebec heritage.For more in- - formation contact Marc Drouin at 651-0694.WEEKEND SHOPPERS - who cross the U.S.border to buy merchandise at a lower price should beware since making false declarations at customs carry heavy penalties.ACCORDING TO AN ARTICLE - in Saturday's Montreal Gazette, the Customs Act states that a person must declare all goods in their custody and answer truthfully all questions asked by the customs officer concerning these articles.-.FAILING THIS - Customs can seize the person's car and any goods which have not been declared.The minister has the right to impose penalties upon summary conviction : $50 to $200 or imprisonment up to one year or both if the goods are less than $200; if convicted of an indictable offense, $200 to $1,000 or imprisonment of one to four years, or both if the goods are more than $200.GOODS WILL ALSO - be seized if they are smuggled, if there are false invoices or if there is an attempt to defraud the revenue by avoiding the payment of duty.ATTENTION ALL DIETERS - kissing can help shed some of those unwanted pounds.According to a team of Italian scientists, the average smooch consumes somewhere between six and 12 calories.Two smacks a day and in a year, you've kissed away two and a half pounds.Toss in a couple of drive-in movies and an anniversary, and you can go as high as three or more, depending on your enthusiasm.Fires.all his belongings, and is presently staying with relatives.The cause of the fire is still under investigation.Huntingdon Volunteer firemen received two calls on the weekend, the first around 3:30 p.m.Sunday to a grass fire in the Bonneville St.area, thought to Spiel.from page 1 donated the blocks.Now it has become the traditional way to close the season in Riverfield and the games seem to provide entertainment for curlers and plate-glass enthusiasts alike.Refreshments and good fun attended the curling from Monday to Saturday's finals.A Bar-B-Q chicken supper was served on Saturday evening and the final round of curling followed.Prizes were presented by Harry Angell.Club President Alan McKell had a surprise for Wallace Craig and his wife Olive - tickets for Disney World to be used on their trip to Florida, in appreciation of all the hours of workmanship that have gone into the tables Wallace has made for prizes.The evening continued with music for listening and dancing supplied by \u201c\u2019Hogwild\u2019.Pension.from page 1 age who are married to OAS pensioners and meet residence requirements, Entitlement to a Spouse's Allowance, and the amount paid, is based on yearly income.Where the pensioner spouse dies the surviving spouse may be eligible for the continuation of the allowance to age 65 or remarriage if that person has no income or a limited amount of income.Increases in Old Age Security pension and Guaranteed Income Supplement payments are calculated quarterly based on the cost of living.NEW ¢ NE from page 1 have been started by children.The second call came in around 11 p.m.Sunday, when a house at 57 Lake St.was completely destroyed by flames.Owned by Charles Helm, the building was occupied by Edgar Thurston.A grass fire occurred on Sunday, March 30, at 3164 Ridge Rd, on property belonging to Jean Pelletier, a new resident of God- manchester, when wind spread a fire, made for the of cleaning up, nearby fields.It \u2018required the services of the local fire brigade to bring it under control.The Fire Departments of the various municipalities in this area request that motorists, when meeting a tanker on the road, give it as much of the road as possible to avoid forcing the tanker too far over to the soft shoulder and casusing it to slide into the ditch.Spectators at fires are asked not tp park their cars along access roads to the scene of the fire, thereby delaying the passage of fire trucks.LAST MINUTE RUSH - Those who waited until the deadline on Monday to get their 1980 license plate sticker were caught in line-ups like this one at the Maple.good - better than last year - but that up until Monday at least, quantities are down.\u201cIf this week stays warm, it could mean an early end to the season,\" he said.A short crop will, naturally, drive prices up.Last year syrup sold at around $18 - $19 a gallon, and early prices this year were a dollar or two higher.Where the litre has taken over from the quart the four-litre can, about a tenth smaller than a gallon, sells for about $2 less.Advances in recent years have made syrup production more efficient than in the past, with resultant heavier yields.Plastic piping has taken over from the buckets, but costs of fuel, labor and containers have all gone up.The past few years have seen a new look in the final product, too.There is a tendency to strive for lighter-colored syrup.Perhaps the idea came from the American TV commercials which tell us that lighter is better in beer, bread, sugar, whiskey or whatever.Syrup experts here in the Valley, however (and who isn't?) don't all agree.Most find a medium- shaded syrup is likely to be tastier, more \u2018\u2018maple- syrupy.\u201d The very light stuff is too bland for the taste of most connoisseurs.That's not to say the syrup should look as if it had been \u2018from page 1 scraped up off the floor of the gas station; the experts don\u2019t like it too dark either.The International Maple Syrup Institute, with headquarters in Montreal, categorizes syrup as No.1 extra light, light, medium, No.2 amber and No.3 dark.All syrup shipped outside the province must bear one of these nationally-recognized designations.Somewhat strangely, although the institute\u2019s headquarters is in Quebec, this province has a different grading system.Quebec syrup must be marked AA, A, B, C or D.All syrup not sold directly from the farm must be graded.Quebec, incidentally, produces about 90 per cent of the maple syrup manufactured in Canada.Not all farmers go to the trouble of getting a grading permit, however.Even when they do there\u2019s some guesswork in grading - syrup is matched to standard color containers with the quality decided by the shade.An article in a recent issue of Harrowsmith Magazine pointed out that if a producer wanted to be accurate about the color and clarity of his syrup he would need \u2018\u2018a spec- torophotometer using matched square optical cells having a 10mm light path at a wavelength of 560nm?the color values being expressed in light transmission as compared to A.R.glycerol fixed at 100 WHITE INSURANCE INC.ROMA TREMBLAY AN ESTABLISHED, EXPERIENCED AND COMPETENT INSURANCE AGENCY CAR - FIRE - THEFT - LIABILITY COMMERCIAL AND FARM INSURANCE WE OFFER A COMPLETE GENERAL INSURANCE SERVICE 2 PHONE NUMBERS TO SERVE YOU JAERI EI | DRAWING \u2018JUNE 21, 1980 GIRLS\u2019 OR BOYS\u2019 10 SPEED BICYCLE DA Sanitone Moutre Melloyeur Certife We NEW © NEW © NETTOYEUR 829-3546 DRY CLEANING © SUEDE & LEATHER SERVICES * ALTERATIONS * SHIRT SERVICE \u2018© DRAPERIES Caisse Populaire in Huntingdon.The situation was pretty much the same in Ormstown where the line-up often extended out the door.per cent transmission.\u201d Not every farmer has one of these handy gadgets around, nor the skill to use it accurately.Nor is he likely to have a refrac- tometer, a kind of a microscope which measures relative sweetness.But is lighter really better?Scientists at the National Research Council in Ottawa have succeeded in producing a syrup which is practically colorless, and without boiling the sap too.Unfortunately, it is practically tasteless too.The color of the syrup depends on a number of factors, the soil, the shape of the tree, whether it is early or late in the run and the boiling time.Most farmers won't tap soft maples because they give a darker syrup.In fact, anything but acer saccharum Marsh, to give sugar maple its botannical name, is shunned by simon pure maple syrup men.As a matter of fact all maples common to this area, be they black, red, silver, or striped, produce sap that can be boiled down.Nor do you need maples at all; hickory, for instance, produces sap too, and in some parts of the world, including the Canadian north,birch is regularly tapped.The advantages of sugar maple are that it produces large quantities of sweet sap, and where it is available the effort in producing syrup from the sap of other trees makes it hardly worthwhile.Unfortunately the farmers\u2019 efforts to produce the tastiest maple syrup is wasted on most city folks.Harrowsmith reports that the Maple Syrup Institute conducted a survey of 2,000 consumers in the United States.Fewer than 200, or less than 10 per cent, were able to tell maple syrup from ordinary table syrup made from cane or corn sugar.There's no reason to believe the results would be any different in Canada except among people who live in syrup-producing areas.It is against the law in Quebec to use the word maple on the label of any syrup which is not a pure maple product.But the containers are often similar, and some of the ersatz product is made by companies with the word maple in their corporate name.There are half a dozen look-alike brands of table syrup on the grocery store shelves, and some of them approximate the taste of maple syrup.In 750 mL jars, a common size, these were priced in a recent survey at from $1.05 to $1.56.Pure maple syrup was around $4.75 to $5 for the same-sized jar, or three to five times more expensive.Advertising INTHE GLEANER helps you find exactly what you need.Energy.equivalents, Way said that in 1845, 12 \u201chuman energy units\u201d were used on the corn farms studied, while in 1970, this figure had dropped to five units.During the afternoon session, Stephenson said that \u201cEnergy is not that big a problem on the farm.A 100 mile Sunday drive uses more energy than producing food for 100 people for one year.\u201d Covey Hill Mrs.Ken Sample The Crafts were entertained at the Church Hall on Tuesday at a sugar party.Mr.and Mrs.Clarence Gale of Childwold, N.Y.spent a few days with Mr.and Mrs.Chas Smith, THE GLEANER \u2014 APRIL 2 1900 \u2014 3 from page 1 \u201cEfficiency is the keynote for farmers.\u2019 keynote for farmers,\u201d he said, mentioning the energy, and techniques such as the use of polythene sheeting over vegetable crops to increase warmth and prevent weeds.Stephenson also said that manure handling represents the greatest potential energy loss for farmers.During a question period, Stephenson advocated the idea of each farmer doing an \u2018\u2018energy audit\u2019 for his own operation, to help decide where efficiency could be increased.The next QFA meeting will be held in late April on the subject of corn quality, an issue which is becoming of increasing importance as grading for corn is on the way.Budget.from page 1 cost of financing \u201cthe municipality's new valuation roll over one year instead of five.Marcil said that 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GLEANER \u2014 APRIL 2 1980 THE ROGER H.DAOUST PRESIDENT SECOND CLASS MAIL REGISTRATION NO.0733 U.S REG.NN USPS 580-300 *CNA PUBLISHED BY THE HUNTINGDON GLEANER INC., P.O.BOX 130, HUNTINGDON, QUEBEC, J0S 1HO SUBSCRIPTION RATES CANADA $12.50 YEARLY UNITED STATES $14.50 YEARLY Single Copy 30 cents LEANER THE LEADING ADVERTISING MEDIUM IN THE CHATEAUGUAY VALLE Ÿ JUDY TAYLOR EDITOR SECOND CLASS POSTAGE PAID AT CHATEAUGAY.NEW YORK, 12920 ttl, LA > - « ° ~ z - .° \u2018 ¢ yoat Printed in Canada TIME GETTING SHORT It's later than we think.Earlier predictions were that the Quebec referendum vote held in June.Over the might be weekend together.Premier Rene Levesque, flushed with the success of a fund-raising campaign, indicated thinking of moving forward.Some observers now predict a May voting date.That means it's less months before we are called upon to make what will probably turn out to be the most crucial decision of our lives.Two months before we must decide whether reversing the decision of 1867 to establish a united Canada.Yet there is a silence land which might almost be In some countries where the population is there would be described as eerie.more volatile rioting in the streets, bands, all the rest.avoid the excesses of campaign.But, on the federalist side we seem to be having difficulty in getting going at all.marching and termarching, fiery speeches and We're fortunate to he was the date than two spent on to begin over the ; seeking timism.banners, 8 coun- such a The leader of the No vote forces, Claude Ryan, is working like a trojan for the cause.But somehow it doesn\u2019t all seem to be coming First there was the debate in the National Assembly on the wording of the referendum question.Both sides agree the Yes forces scored a propaganda victory.Last Sunday the Parti Quebecois culminated a well-publicized financial blitz which went over the top.Part of the money is being a strong advertising campaign.Mr.Ryan has said he doesn\u2019t believe the No committee's funds should be spent this way.But shouldn't the No group be more publicity?An ebullient Rene Levesque has been bouncing across our TV screens regularly lately, exuding op- We are not privy to the No committee's strategy secrets.It may well be that everything is in place for a concerted drive which will end in a resounding success for 80.the federalists, We sincerely hope But the clock is running.Ormstown\u2019s Marjorie Roy dies after long Marjorie Roy of Orm- stown, a former schoolteacher who played an active role in community affairs, died Monday at the Barrie Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness.She was 76.Born in Ste-Martine, and raised on the Roy family farm on Ormstown's North River Road, she attended Ormstown High School and Macdonald College before beginning her 35 year teaching career in Montreal, Longueuil, and Ormstown.Over the years, she had a lengthy association with the Barrie Memorial Hospital, serving on the Board of Directors, and playing a leading part in setting up the Hospitality Shop there.Miss Roy also served on the Handicraft Committee of the Ormstown Exhibition, and her handicrafts and knitting skills were devoted to assisting many projects of St.Paul's United Church, where she was an active member.Valley native Dr.G.Funeral services were held in Montreal on March 28 for Dr.Stanley Graham Hemmingford funeral Ross who died at the age of 92 in a Montreal nursing home.He was the son of for Mrs.A.Gagné Mrs.Armand Gagné, the former Alice Cere of Hemmingford, passed away suddenly on Friday evening, Feb.15.Mrs.Gagné, who was in her 80th year was born in Hemmingford.She married the late Armand Gagné and they lived on the family farm on Black Bush Road for a while, later purchasing a farm on Fisher St.where the children were born.Her husband died in 1965.Mrs.Gagne remained on the farm with her son Romeo and family and later moved with them to Ontario and eventually back to St.Zotique.Mrs.Gagné was always a very active person, keen on fishing and right up to the day of her death working on her favourite handicrafts, crocheting and knitting.She will be sadly missed by her children, Lucien and his wife Stella (Denault); Donald and his wife Giselle (Leger): Mrs.Arthur (Simone) Dauphinais; Mrs.Jeremie (Pauline) Dauphinais, and Mrs.Maurice (Lucille) Racine.She is survived also by 46 grandchildren and 40 great-grandchildren.The funeral service was held in St.Romain\u2019s Church in Hemmingford.The Reverend Gilles Daoust celebrated the Requiem Mass.The pallbearers were six grandsons: Leo Racine, Charles Dauphinais, Denis Dauphinais, Gaétan Gagné, Francois Gagné and Rejean Gagné.Burial was in the Church cemetery.illness As long as her heaith permitted, Miss Roy enjoyed curling and was a member of the Executive of the Ormstown Curling Club.Bridge was another of her continuing interests.Funeral services were held today (Wednesday) from McGerrigle\u2019s Funeral Home, with interment to take place later in the spring.Marjorie Roy is survived by her sister Elizabeth.Three brothers, Melville, Walter, and Wesley, predeceased her.Ross dies Dr.James Ross of Dewittville and Mary Dudgeon Graham of Huntingdon, the sister of Lord Athelstan.During his career, Dr.Ross served as vice- president of the American Pediatrics Association and was a founder of the Canadian Pediatrics Society.His research at the John Hopkins Hospital in 1920-22 altered the course of the treatment of sick children throughout the world.He was Chief of Pediatrics at the Royal Victoria Hospital and held the senior position \u2018 in his field at the Children's Memorial Hospital.He is survived by his sons Hugh of California and Andrew of Vancouver, his daughter Helen of Toronto and his sister Beatrice of Montreal.Franklin Keith and Velma Dunn are back in Franklin after two months in Kissimmee, Fla.Photo: John A.Viau ONE OF THE FIRST ships to brave the early spring opening of the St.Lawrence seaway was this unidentified craft which passed near Valleyfield on March 26.LICENSE BUREAU_ | KNOW THE DOLLAR BUYS LESS, BUT | DIDN'T THINK IT HAD GONE THAT FAR | \\ Letters Lamontagne booklet worth having says reader I have just finished reading the Weekly Review section of Saturday's Montreal Gazette in which the exerpt from Senator Maurice Lamontagne\u2019s book \u2018The Double Deal\" is written.I was very happy to see that someone of the intelligence and prominence of Senator Lamontagne has taken the time to attack the dreams and lies in the Parti Quebecois\u2019 White Paper.I have ordered my copy and I strongly urge everyone to send for their own.It can be obtained by sending a cheque or money order of $5.20 to Lamontagne Book, The Gazette, 1000 St.Antoine St., Montreal, H3C Reader Re: Mr.Aylmer Brown's letter of March 26: 1 was amused and interested by his general concern over the Metric Conversion Legislation and of his laying the blame on the opposition.If he hasn't already, 1 suggest that be read the column published in the Friday, March 28 Gazette written by Ottawa Parliamentary journalist, Charles Lynch, in which he explains in some detail this 3R7.Promotion of this book should be given front-page coverage in every newspaper in the province and hopefully within a week or two it will be the No.1 best-seller in the country.It is time we all speak out.Maybe some people have been brainwashed, but I hope the majority of Quebecers will remember the con job that got the P.Q.into power in the first place and not be conned a second time.They want only one thing and that is an independent country with themselves as rulers.Maybe it will take the practical statements in Senator Lamontagne's book to wake the people up.It is going to hit the pocketbook very hard if such an outrageous thing as separation ever occurred and Senator Lamontagne states it very clearly.Why destroy what our forefathers built so hard to achieve - a better place to live and a democratic system of government, a country which has one of the highest standards of living in the world and which is one of the most respected?I am proud to be a Canadian! Eileen Feeny Huntingdon replies to views on metric conversion ridiculous Metric Commission and leaves little doubt as to who is responsible for it all.He also goes on to say that the Tories in their short sojourn took a \u2018\u201c\u2018Let\u2019s back off this for a spell\u201d attitude, but now that the Liberals are here again it's a \u2018let's get on with it\u201d approach.Mr.Brown's letter strongly suggests where his political leanings have been and his\u2019'worthty praise for M.P.Gerald Laniel pretty much assures us where his vote went in the last general election.Political dialogue is good, it\u2019s healty, it\u2019s the democratic way, but why he would blame the opposition for a Bill our majority Government imposed by Order of Council is beyond me.Glen Whyte Howick Orr descendants asked to contact nonagenarian I look forward to receiving the Gleaner and some items are passed on to others with whom I correspond.I would like to invite all Gleaner readers who are descendants of John Orr, who married Jean Anderson and who imigrated to the English River in 1842, to send a birthday card to Wesley Orr, who will be 95 years young on April 26.Since moving to Yorkton I have been able to visit Wesley and I telephone him from time to time.He keeps busy doing messages for others in the Ou Appelle Home.On my first visit I took the diaries, which my grandmother, the late Elizabeth Orr McKell, started in 1890 and which she continued until the latter part of 1893.Wesley is referred to as \u2018\u2018wee Wesley,\u201d and he said this was a true statement as he weighed less than 100 pounds when he moved west.If you can give any indication of how you are distantly related to Wesley it would add interest to the card.Thanks for your anticipated interest in one of my personal, \u2018\u2018Help Celebrate Saskatchewan projects\u2019.His address is 1425 College Ave., Regina, Sask.Elizabeth O Ariano 102 Lincoln Ave., Yorktown, Sask.Halton T.Kennedy of Hemmingtord dies On Sunday, March 23 at the Barrie Memorial Hospital in Ormstown, Halton T.Kennedy died after a lenthy illness at the age of 79 years, Born in Roxham, he was the son of the late William Kennedy and Jennie Strapps.His father died at an early age leaving Halton at age 15 the sole support of his mother, a sister and two brothers.In 1965 he retired from the Canadian National Railroad after 47 years of service.He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and Royal Arch Masons for over 55 years, a member of the Order of the Eastern Star; and of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.He and his wilfe Thelma celebrated 50 years of marriage in 1977.Surviving are his wife, son Andrew, daughter Myrna Reid, a sister An- netta Woodward, daughter- in-law Maud.two grandsons, Gary and Tommy Reid.three granddaughters, Patty K.Langley, Debbie Kennedy and Leslie K.Pruett; also five great-grandchildren, Amon and Joshua Reid.Ricky Langley and Robyn and Kelly Pruett.Funeral services were held on Wednesday, March 26 from St.Andrews United Church.Pallbearers were Walter Keddy, Donald Orr, Lynwood Cookman, Henri Paré, Melvin Ferns and Stanley O\u2019Connor.The funeral service was conducted by the Rev.Svend Holm.A favorite hymn \u201cUnto the Hills\" was sung by the choir accompanied by Mrs.Bob Reid and a solo \u201cAmazing Grace\" was beautifully rendered by Mrs.Pat Edwards.Riverfield | The March meeting of the Riverfield W.M.S.was held Monday afternoon, March 24 in the Church Hall.Eleven members answered the Roll Call with a Bible verse containing the word \u2018\u2018friend\u2019\u2019.Mrs.Agnes Brown conducted the meeting with Mrs.Mildred Reddick taking devotions.Mrs.Addie Roy reported on the South Shore Presbyterial held in the First Presbyterian Church in Montreal during February.After the business meeting Mrs.Gertrude Craig read articles from \u2018Glad Tidings\u201d on the human rights in- Japan, the human rights in religion in Toronto, and the human rights for Indians in Canada.At the close of the meeting refreshments were served by Mildred and Gertrude and a social time spent.McKELL - Alland and Ellaine are happy to announce the birth of their son Kevin Allan, 8 Ibs, 2 oz.born March 17th at Barrie Memorial Hospital.Brother to Chad.Jeannie Rosenberg and Hugh Sutherland happily announce the birth of the daughter Sara Jean Sutherinad March 27 at Barrie Memorial Hospital.Sister for Duncan.SAMPLE, Rochester, N.Yon March 25, 1980 to Winston and Carol, a daughter, Kelly Lynne, 8 Ibs.11 ozs.À sister for Douglas.TAYLOR, Bernard - In Ormstown on March 25th, 1980, Bernard [Bernie] Taylor, ex-captain of the seventeenth Duke of York Hussars, beloved husband of the late Katherine Marie Brown Bonner, survived by his son James and three grandsons Peter, Patrick and Paul.Missed by his daughter-in-law Mrs.Clara Taylor.Funeral service was held from the Chapel of the McGerrigle Funeral Home Inc., on March 28th.Interment in the spring.In Memoriam CLARK, Frances - In loving memory of a dear wife and mother, who left us March 25, 1970.\u201cTime slips away But memories stay Quietly remembered Every day.Willis and family.Births and Deaths Card of Thanks, In Memoriams, Marriage Notices, Engagements, Announcements ROULE - In lovin memor of a dear husband and father, Robert Austin who passed away April 6th, lowenty years ago today we recall a memory Of a loved one f one to rest d those w i A those who loved him best.Life goes on and years pass b But precious memories ver die.\u201d ne sways remembered and sadly missed by his wife Olive, daughter Carol, sons Wayne and Keith.Card of Thanks The family of the late Mrs.Annie Glen wish to, express their sincere thanks to doctors and staff of the Barrie Memorial Hospital who cared for her during her brief stay in hospital and to relatives and friends who were so supportive at this time.I would like to thank Dr.Cameron an Dr.Ackman, the nurses and staff of the 12th floor of the Montreal General Hospital for the care I received.Also to relatives, friends for their visits, gifts, cards, telephone calls.Henry Dorais - Sincere thanks ta Dr Lefebvre, nurses and staff ot the Huntingdon County Hospital for the excellent care I received there.Also to family and friends for cards, visits.All was very much appreciated.Jim Thyer The family of the late Mrs.Armandine Dumas wishes to thank all their relatives, friends and nelghbours for cards, flowers and many acts of kindness at the time of her death.Please accept these thanks as personal.The Dumas and Dan.Murand families The family of the late Mrs.Armand [Alice Cere] Gagné wish to thank sincerely their friends and neighbours for the cards, Masses and sympathy expressed at the loss of à beloved mother.I would like to thank Dr, J.P.Hébert, the nurses and staff of the Huntingdon County Hospital for the excellent care given me while I was a patient in hospital.Also thanks to the cafeteria staff for the birthday cake.Many thanks to friends and relatives for their cards, flowers, gifts, and visits.All was very much appreciated.Thank you.Cindy Leslie The family of the late Halton Kennedy wish to extend their thanks and appreciation to Dr.Dobie, Dr.Stalker, the nurses and staff on the third floor of the Barrie Memoria} Hospital and to friends and neighbours for their many acts of kindness and expressions of sympathy during our recent sad bereavement.Thelma Kennedy, Myrna Reid and famly, Andy and Maud Kennedy and family, Annetta Woodward.Over 300 people attend Parish \u2018\u2019birthday\u201d party Between 300 and 400 people turned out on Saturday March 22 to attend a special Mass and celebration in commemoration of St-Joseph's Day (March 19) the patron saint of Huntingdon\u2019s St- Joseph's Parish.In his sermon, Father Georges Quenneville spoke on commitment, stressing the importance of both personal and global commitment to one's religion and Church.Following the Mass, the parishoners were invited to join in a toast to the parish in the basement of the Church where refreshments were also served by the Ladies of Saint Anne, The Catholic Women's League, and the Daughters of Isabelle.The celebration organized by the pastoral Committee which acts as a liaison and motivating force for the different Church groups, will become an annual event in the parish, Father Quen- neville said.\" Former Howick mailman Alfred Descent dies at 82 On March 10 Howick lost one of its senior citizens, Alfred Descent, better known as \u201cFreddy\u201d to the people to whom he had been a mailman for almost 40 years.He was the sole survivor of four families of Descents\u201d who settled in the area in 1885.His grandfather Tréflé Descent had bought four farms for his four sons: Joseph, w died in the \"205 and was vie father of Horace, who passed away seven years ago; Eusèbe, whose descendants settled in Ste.Martine; Etienne, in Orm- stown, and Alfred senior, father of the deceased.\u201cFreddy\u201d, as he was known to all, got his first mail contract for R.R.2, in 1939.His son remembers accompanying him to Lewis Gebbie\u2019s store on Dec.31, 1939, to be sworn in, to deliver \u2018His Majesty\u2019s mail to His majesty\u2019s recipients.\u201d In those days, even though Freddy owned a 1929 Chevy, roads were not opened in the winter and it was with a horse that he delivered the mail, rain or shine, as being snowed-in was then not an excuse.The money thus obtained supplemented the Ormstown Mrs.Ena Wood had a happy day last Sunday when she celebrated her S1st birthday.The actual date was March paru family buffet dinner was held at the home of her daughter and son-in-law.meagre income from the farm, severely drained by 10 years of depression.Georges was already in college, costing the astronomical sum of $300 a year, and the twins, Fleurette and Marcel were still in school.Freddy's failing health kept him from completing 40 years as a mailman.He gave in his resignation only two years ago,, when Mr.Slevan who .replaced him during his - periodic illnesses replaced him permanently.\u201cFreddy\u201d had many friends on his mail route.When the Liberals lost, and Diefenbaker was elected, the Barringtons, the Logans, the Blacks, and the McArthurs were over at his house to re-assure him that his job would not be taken away from him because of petty politics.In those years he saw the older generation pass away.He used to say: \u201cof my original route, every house has suffered the death of a father, a mother and sometimes both.\u201d He thought.of every one individually and he was loved by everyone of them.Te Was a sort of survivor of his generation, as he was 82 Mrs.Jean McEwen \u2018 Mr.and Mrs.Raymona Bourassa and family and family members were present from Bedford, Valleyfield, St.Chrysostome, Hawkesbury and Ottawa, Ont.as well as Ormstown.2° ON EVERY OCCASION.SAY IT X= WITH FLOWERS Little Denmark Flower Shop HEMMINGFORD.QUE TEL: 247-2718 OU/OR: ZENITH 72550 és years'old at the time of his death.He is mourned by three children: Father Georges, a pastor in Dorion; Fleurette, a teacher in Beauharnois; and Marcel, a teacher in Montreal His funeral took place in Howick, on March 12.The church was filled with his friends, French and English, at an ecunemical service where prayers were offered for the repose of his soul in a bilingual ceremony, conducted by Father Amyot, a friend of the deceased.To everyone that he - loved and served for almost 40 years, it was a farewell, and after the music and the voices of the Vaudreuil-Soulanges choir were hushed, one could feel the silent words of farewell from his friends, in the church filled to capacity, as the body was taken out of the church to its final resting place, next to his wife, and companion for almost 40 years, Eugénie Montpetit, who stoically fought cancer for 17 years, before her death in 1963.KELLY FUNERAL HOME REGD FUNERAL DIRECTOR PHONES: 264-5447-264-5402 Huntingdon, Que.MONTPETIT Funeral Home Rodrigue Montpetit, proprietor FUNERAL.DIRECTOR MODERN PARLORS AMBULANCE SERVICE AIR CONDITIONED 170 Chateauguay St Tel.264-5021 HUNTINGDON ~ummer Res.371-0649 - een PR ene 3 @ WR ee ik dP ®0o= ER.= oo ju vw sr FEE OV NG 7 ee ad a we 2 we a nme, -° \u2018Symons.just as faithfully as we could.\u201d \u201cWe hired a group of people to go out und research original source material on which the series could be based.\u201d On the TV special \u201cSome of the Newcomers\u201d, co- producer Pat Ferns told host Bruno Gerrusi the following : \u201cThey (Imperial Oil) had set up some ground rules that their birthday gift bad to meet.These were that \u2018the subject had to be Canadian; it had to involve large numbers from the Canadian creative community - writers, performers, musicians; it had to make some contribution in the education rea; and it had to be first rate.\u201d On the same program, the director of the two episodes, Réné Bonniere, talked about some of the things concerning the -Series that stood out in his mind.The first was: \u201c.the fact that those films are based on true facts, so it was marvellous to learn a bit about Canadian history too.\u201d In the cover story of the March 8 issue of the Saturday supplement \u201cTV Times'', the following enthusiastic claims were made: \u201cSo The Newcomers\" became a seven-part series of historically authentic dramas based on diaries, documents and letters of some of our pioneers.The films are available to schools, along with com- begin with 826 | sound.To subscribers whose telephone numbers Long distance without a Since March 21, Bell Canada-subscribers with a private or two-party line no longer hear the familiar \u201cbeep-beep\u201d signal, nor do they have to give their telephone number when dialing a long distance call.For billing purposes, as of this date, special equipment automatically records the telephone numbers of subscribers making long distance calls.This service improvement affects subscribers in the St.Chrysostome exchange.-5 angry strikers.SPECIAL A FREE BABY CHICK WITH FOOD PURCHASE, MINIMUM 2 POUNDS plete study notes for classroom use.Authenticity was guaranteed by a board of history scholars .\u201d ( our emphasis).The concept and aims\u2019 of \u2018\u2018The Newcomers\u2019' was indeed lofty.But within these perimeters the 1832\" episode should be classified as a complete failure, and the accuracy of the other episodes must be questioned as well.What ever did happen to John.Symons?It is not that difficult to find a fair amount of material on John Symns\u2019 life, most of it written by his friend and admirer, Robert Sellar.The most obvious source is Sellar's \u2018History of the County of Huntingdon and of the Seignoiries of Chateauguay and Beauharnois\u2019\u2019.A large part of Chapter 16 deals with Symons\u2019 experiences,, and most of that information was gathered by Sellar during interviews with Symons.Many of these interviews were published in the Hun- tingdon Gleaner during the early 1940\u2019s under the title \u201cChronology of Robert Sellar\u2019 Another obvious source is Symons\u2019 obituary, again written by Sellar, which appeared in the Gleaner in July of 1896.The last major source is not as easily found.It is Chapter 26 of Sellar\u2019s History.It covers the construction of the old Beauharnois Canal.Symons and his partner, Charles Laroque, had around 400 men working on two contracts during the canal construction.Riots occurred during a general strike and one of Symons more hair-raising experiences was facing, with a pistol in each hand, the This chapter was typeset but Advertising = INTHE GLEANER points the way to better buys.Me Closed \u201cLITTER BOX FOR CATS sant\u201d ALSO GEESE RABBITS BABY CHICKS 35C za or 4 ror*1°° DUCKLINGS * D °° res.52:0 $ 599 $475 oop» AQUARIUM grupo With Complete CANAR dant Reg.$36.99 Does Not | : | CE | The x special 29% Aquarium on \\ si.ue R | Special vo Lu Le 371-1464 | XX lil RAR \u2018Au coin des peti Cages .Aquariums and accessories PLAZA K-MART, 1050 MGR LANGLOIS, NITRO, VALLEYFIELD ts animaux Qo.| [ VISA financial problems forced Sellar to leave it out of his history.\" By comparing some o the fiction of the \u2018\u20181832\" episode with some of the facts as presented by Sellar, it is easily proven that at least this one episode of \u201cThe Newcomers\u2019 was not historically authentic.Fiction: - ''1832\" tells of 20 year old John Symons arriving on the St.Lawrence from Paisley, Scotland, bound for Lowell Mass.,, and a job as a weaver in 1832.Soon after realizing that he has taken a long route to Lowell, he meets the husband of a former neighbor.He begins to learn the art of potash making from this man, only to be fired because of his deficiencies as an axeman.Fact: - Symons is 24 years old when he arrives at Quebec City in the fall of 1827.He meets the man in question, Robert Boyd, and learns from him how to make potash.He is not fired.Fiction: Symons gradually drifts into Northumberland County, Upper Canada, and is convinced to settle in the (unnamed) community.He discovers that the land is held by Mr.Ellice and the villainous storekeeper, Obediah Brown, turns out to be Ellice\u2019s land agent.Fact: - Symons moves with Boyd to Boyd's new farm on the Chateauguay River, Seignoiry of Beauharnois in 1828.He finds the settlers congenial, and is encouraged to settle among them.Unable to afford an established farm, Symons picks out a lot on the 4th Concession, North Gerogetown, near present day St.Louis.Symons knows that he is settling on seignoiral land, and fully understands all of the implications of this system.The seignoiral agent for Edward Ellice, Lawrence George Brown, is not a storekeeper, nor is he really a villain, although he probably does skim off some of the seignoiral funds, and the frustrations of settlers at odds with the seignoir and the system are naturally directed against Brown.John Symons soon learns how to work within this sytem to his own advantage, \u2026 Fiction: - Symons takes possession in the fall and early winter, and while living in a tent he begins tc clear land for his cabin One day he is surprised by the arrival of his neighbors who hold a one-day bee to erect his cabin, and Brown brings him a cast iron stove, saying that he will await its payment - with interest, of course.Fact - Symons stayed with his friends along the Chateauguay River until early 1829 when the bee is held that erects his cabin in one day.He is not surprised.It is very doubtful if he will have a cast iron stove in his house for a number of years.They are expensive, and settlers make do with fireplaces until they can afford stoves.Fiction: - Symons goes behind Agent Brown\u2019s back and buys a potash kettle, oxen and a wagon after obtaining credit at Kingston.Fact: - Anxious to get a kettle, Symons is backed by one of the Chateauguay River settlers responsible for him staying in the district.Later he obtains another loan in the same manner for oxen.Fiction: - Symons and Clark, his partner, set up a sawmill.We see the school teacher, Andrew Irwin, arrive in the village via stage.We learn that Symons himself is responsible for the fact that this \u2018\u2018prominent English Clergyman and scholar\u201d is installed as teacher.Fact: - Around 1831 or \u201932 the St.Louis community gets its first teacher, \u201can ilder man who had heen in good way in Scotland, named Graves\u201d.He provides good educational opportunities for the children, even if he does occasionally teach them from his bed.He is installed in a spare building of Symons\u2019 (it is probably only one step away from being a pig pen or a chicken coop); however, Symons is in concert with other settlers in the responsibilities toward the teacher.There is no stage to St.Louis in 1832, and probably never will be.Fiction: - The main theme of \u2018\u20181832\u201d\u2019 deals with John Symons\u2019 illiteracy, and the help that he received from Andrew Irwin in overcoming this problem.With deep gratitude Symons makes a gift of $30,000 to his local community on July 1, 1867 for the cons\u2018:uction of a library \u2018y Lrwin\u2019s memory.ract: It is an insult to both Symons and to Scotland to suggest that he was unschooled.Anyone even vaguely familiar with the Scottish education system of the 19th century knows that even the poorest Scotch lad did have at least reading, writing, and arithmetic.Scotland's biggest export of the 19th century could be considered to be brains, particularly when we remember that the Scotch dominated the geographic, engineering, construction business and banking fields in Canada, as well as other countries.On the TV special, \u2018Some of the Newcomers\u2019, Donald Davis explained that some of the characteristics of the schoolmaster\u2019s role that he played were found in diaries of John Symons.How in the world did a so- called \u2018\u2018illiterate\u2019\u201d man keep diaries?It would seem that the illiterate part of John Symons was \u201cblended\u201d into the character of his real life partner, Charles Laroque, who was a successful businessman in spite of the fact that he had to keep his accounts in his head.In- cidently, no trace of \u2018\u201cThe Andrew Irwin Memorial Library\u201d has ever been found in St.Louis.This list of fiction and fact could easily have been made twice as long, but the point has already been made.Even the harshest historical critic would have allowed 1832's writer, Timothy Findley, some dramatic licence, but when © ART DECOR ° historical fact is distorted to this incredible degree, it must be protested.In addition to Findlay\u2019s story line being ridiculous, his characters are generally flat, two- dimensional and uninteresting.Kenneth Welsh as Symons stumbles around the landscape with his fingers claw-like and his expression dour.Only Donald Davis manages literally and figuratively to flesh out his role as the schoolmaster.The completely inept choice of \u201cew To.Li ena THE GLEANER \u2014 APRIL 2 1980 \u2014 5 many of the buildings used in \u201c1832\u201d only add to this disaster.If Findlay had changed John Symons\u2019 name to John Doe, no one could have complained on its accuracy.But when Neilson-Ferns and Imperial Oil have been so insistent in promoting the series as historically authentic, one has to question the rest of the series as well, There are several things that Nielson-Ferns and Imperial should do.First, they should v- their board of \u2018\u2018his scholars stand behind their \u201cguarantee\u201d.Secondly, and most important, both Nielson-Ferns and Imperial Oil should offer both an explanation and an apology for the deception that has been dumped on the Canadian public.Thirdly, for the protection of those schools that intend to order the series from Imperial Oil, the 1832\" epsode shouid be deleted.John Symons would then rest in peace.FOR YOUR FUR STORAGE SEE GUINDON FURS | TEL: 373-5941 | 49 DU MARCHE ST.VALLEYFIELD 10 44 YEARS AT THÉ SAME ADDRESS © YOUR FURS WILL BE STORED IN OUR 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institutions serve a lively bilingual community by TOM SLOAN Unusual circumstances tend to breed unusual responses and sometimes unusual people, and the county of Pontiac in Western Quebec is no exception to the rule.Stretching for more than 200 miles to the west of the city of Hull, Pontiac is without any doubt one of the most interesting and unusual areas of Quebec from more than one aspect, but especially from the standpoint of relations between English and French-speaking Quebecers.Pontiac is far from being a typical Quebec county in several ways, with 20,000 inhabitants in an area of about 7,500 square miles, it may be neither the least nor the most sparsely populated of regions, but in both respects it comes reasonably close.And if it is \u2018not the most rural of counties, when we consider that those 20,000 people are distributed through 22 local municipalities, with the largest being under 2,500 in population, it once again is not far off.In addition to these characteristics, there is one other that makes Pontiac unique in Quebec It is the only rural county in the province where English is the mother tongue of the majority of people \u2018'er- tainly, that majority is fai from overwhelming something under 60 per cent.But the fact remains that it does contain the highest proportion of anglophones of any county in Quebec off the Island of Montreal.This uniqueness has in itself resulted in the creation of some unique institutions, involving some unusual people.$ 2 Es i One of the latter is Daniel Ryan, a 33-year old resident of the Township of Mansfield, near Fort Coulonge, about 65 miles west of Hull.Mr.Ryan who works for the Canada Employment and Immigration Commission in Campbell's Bay is an anglophone whose French is so flawless that, unless he admitted otherwise, it would easily convince the most sceptical that he was at least as French as either Claude Ryan, Daniel Johnson, Robert Burns, or René lévesque.Appropriately enough, Mr.Ryan is closely associated with one of a trio of institutions that has sprung up to meet the unique challenges caused by the special circumstances existing in the county - The Social Planning Council 0 Pontiac.The Council, wh ose official name is in English, is made up in majority of English- speaking men and women, but it has also attracted a considerable number of French-speaking Pontiac residents, and is at least partly a bilingual institution, Also bilingual 1s the Comité Culturel du Pon- tine with in this case the official panic being in trench val, Tlete the tajority of oro bers us French speskKing.bai several English speKiog embers we aco and the rule in meetings is ont vf : Teceptive bilingualism © where each participates en the language of his or her choice.The current president is Claudette Caisse, a voung native of Montreal, who works as Information Officer for the Centre Local des Services C'om- = munautaires, in Fort Coulonge, a provincially sponsored welfare agency that itself serves the people of Pontiac in both languages.The immediate past president was Mrs.Rosaleen Dickson, the editor of the English weekly.The Equity, of Shawville, and a municipal councillor for that town.The third of the trio of institutions is the most recent, called simply Radio Pontiac.It consists of a committee of English and French-speaking Pontiac residents who have been working for the past two years to set up a bilingual Cultural activity stressed During the first two weeks in May, this year as last, the towns and villages of Pontiac will be humming with activities involving music, dance, art, sculpture , handicrafts and exhibitions of various sorts.\u2019 This is the annual Pontiac Cultural Festival, coi dinaled by the Comité talturel du Pontiac, auothet of the bilingual W'yanizalions that seem to rhrive in the county.While itis [he 25-meniber Comité that coordinates and publicizes the ae-.tivities, the president, Claudette Caisse, stresses that it is the people of all the participating municipalities who take the witiative in deciding on their own activities during the festival period.Created four years ago primarily to work on the May events, the Comité Culturel has since branched out to other things, holding a monthly meeting to discuss subjects ranging from the sponsorship of youth projects to the federal and provincial governments, an upcoming concert or the campaign to preserve and repair Quebec's third longest covered bridge, which spans a tributary of the Ottawa River at Fort Coulonge.Uniike the Social Planning Council, the Comité Culturel is composed mainly of francophones.However, there is a considerable anglophone presence, amounting to about one- third.And here, too, receptive bilingualism is the rule.As with the other institutions, the goal of the Committee is explicitly to serve the people of Pontiac, whatever their language; that, says Miss Caisse, is what the May Cultural Festival and the other activities are all about.Handicraft exhibit, Festival 1979 community radio station to serve all parts of the county.It is headed by Serge Cardin, director of adult education for the Pontiac French language school system.In all three institutions, the emphasis is on cooperation between the two official language groups who share Pontiac.This is the uniqueness of the Pontiac English- speaking community.Unlike the case in most other regions of the province, the English- speaking residents of Pontiac have decided not to create their own specific anglophone organizations.Their solution has been to work together with their francophone neighbours within bilingual institutions in which all can participate.Such an attitude is, perhaps, uniquely appropriate to the unique situation that faces all the residents of Pontiac.Both groups in Pontiac seem convinced that their own solution them.is the best for S Group of musicians at the Festival of t Pontiac .plans bilingual radio The existence of a common challenge often serves to bring people of different languages and cultures together to find a common solution.This is what has happened in Pontiac in the field of radio, The common challenge consists in the fact that Pontiac is relatively isolated from the rest of Quebec, especially urban Quebec, but it is just across the river from Ontario.As a result, it is flooded with information and radio programming of all sorts; but that programming is in English, and it is from Ontario, which means that there is a lack of programs in French for Pontiac francophones and a shortage of information about Quebec issues and happenings as far as both English and French- speaking residents are concerned.This was the reason for the formation, just two years ago, of yet another cooperative bilingual grouping known as Radio Pontiac.The goal is to have a community FM radio station in operation by the end of this year, with Coulange, the main tower in Campbell's Bay 10 miles to the east and with relay towers in Chapeau and Rapides des Joachims, to cover the whole county.In the evening, when the For information: Paul Dumont-Frenette Executive Secretary local airwaves are almost totally dominated by English-language stations, plans call for the Pontiac community station to broadcast exclusively in French.But, during the daytime hours, from 6 a.m.until 4:30 p.m., the format will be bilingual, with information programming beamed in both languages to the residents of Pontiac.Hearings on the licence application of Pontiac community radio were held by the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission last November, and the chairman of the Board of Directors, Serge Cardin, is confident that the response of the federal government body will be just as positive as has been the response of the Quebec government, which has supported the project from the start.In addition to government, Radio Pontiac is counting on the people of Pontiac, through an intensive subscription campaign, both for money and for active participation as members of the organization.So far, some $5,000 has been raised, and membership in the station cooperative is over 100, \u201cPontiac County will have its own Community Radio Station with the help of the people who live here\u201d, says the brochure introducing the project.It seems as though it will.Association of Quebec Regional English Media c/o Extension Department P.O.\" Box 284 Ste.Anne de Bellevue, Quebec H9X 1C0 Tel.: [514] 457-2000 ext.277 he Fête du Patrimoine \u2018At the head table, on the Appreciation Night : Cesu wew + NDOROOHSCNUDOONDIDISOUGEUSOVOEIISENTASOONENDODDONSIISEGRANOSUROE4Z 217375 There are in Quebec, several associations formed by the representatives of the various minorities that live in the Province.These minorities include thousands of citizens who take a very active part in the life of Quebec.You will find them in every field of activities: business, medicine, law, industry, art, skilled workmanship.They bring to the development of la Belle Province, valuable contribution, and one of great significance.> Through lack of means or little des limelight, the associations and minorities are often not known to ire to put themselves in the institutions the English speaking com- serving these munity living in the various regions of our Province.Thanks to help from the Secretary of State, the Association of Quebec Regional English Media, of which The Gleaner is a member, has been given the opportunity to provide the regionai English readers with information on some of these worthy associations.The stories you will find in this issue, covering the social and cultural groups in Pontiac County, and Bishop's University in Lennoxville, are the third of a series to be published by AQREM.1 sl LER LITT TLS ASA THT TT Social Planning group wants development Now 10 years old, the PSC was originally founded at least partially as a pressure group to try to convince the Provincial Government to do more for Pontiac residents in the field of social welfare.Its very success in this effort has forced it to consider widening the scope of its actions, says Council president Daniel Ryan, who is also Deputy Mayor of Mansfield Township.As a result, the Council has branched out in two distinct but related directions, one concerned with community pride and the other with economic development.It was with the first goal in mind that, just last November, the Council sponsored the first of what it intends to be an annual Appreciation Night involving residents of all municipalities in Pontiac.Everything came together at a banquet in the village of Bryson, which, despite a fierce blizzard, Mrs.Eleanor Foran, organizer of the banquet; County Citizens of Pontiac County showing the certificates % 7 Warden Cecil Vibert Planning Council drew more than 200 people to see the presentation of special certificates to 22 men and women who were nominated by their fellow citizens from almost all municipalities in the county for their special contributions to the life of their localities.\u2018We think it can become sort of an annual examination of our conscience as a community\u2019\u2019, says Mr.Ryan.This year he hopes that a similar event will draw up to 400 people sometime in early or middle fall.As for economic development, thanks to a grant from the Secretariat of State, the Council has one full-time field and research worker who is presently drawing up an overall \u2018\u2018portrait\u201d of the Pontiac economy.Once it is completed, the Counci intends to work out a help develop more; small and medium-~gized businesses in Pontiac.Among the questions io be considered is one ar is whether or not the courty needs and can afford the services of an industrial commissioner.In making the decision, says Mr.Ryan, \u2018\u2018we need the active participation of ali the people of Pontiac; Engi and French-speskirg; alike\u2019.: » In a sense, the .Cour2il itself already reflects that kind of participation.Ite 13- member Board of- Dirsc- tors is elected at an annual public meeting that draws people from all parts of ihe county and both language groups.îs thal ~kind of participation on ihe part of the nzopic cf Pontiac an implicit statement of faith in thermieives ani (he recommendations for both- future of their commi7 Te the County Council and the Provincial Government for measures that could y and Mrs.Vibert; Mrs.Ryar.Al Poriiac Sociai Planning Council is coiivinesq that it the microphone, Daniel Ryan, President of the zoel] the Social Planning Council Phato: Studi.A they: received on the Appreciation Night organired by 4; CT Photo: Studi Anil ndrée an em En em ah Pn PO 0 FOE hd Sn et ht mt ml Pan a teed en at Sh eee vd A 0 nw OSPEY agen UUZA>C™ Gero HS ou .( The English in Quebec | es Toda Se Pe nn \\ These pages are sponsored by the Secretary of State in its Montreal Regional Office and coordinated by the Association of Quebec Regional English Newspapers.Editorial Board: William Assad, Judith Taylor, Paul Dumont-Frenette.Smallest Quebec university Bishop's offers scope to individual student by TOM SLOAN \u201cA University should be a place of light , of liberty and of learning.\u201d When Benjamin Disraeli uttered those words in the British House of Commons in 1873, Bishop's University in Lennoxville was already in the process of evolving in the direction of the ideal he expressed, as one of Britain's two most eminent politicians of the day.It is even conceivable that Disraeli knew of the existence of this already flourishing college that had been created 30 years earlier, in 1843, by a special Royal Charter from the young Queen Victoria.Not surprisingly, Bishop's was originally founded as a school to form Anglican clergy, and its name in fact refers to Bishop Jacob Mountain, the first Anglican bishop of Quebec who was its original patron.\u2018Since 1947, however, the University has been of- fieially nondenominational, and today it stands simply as an English-language institution, serving both English and French- speaking students from Quebec and beyond.Quite naturally, its main single source of students is the Eastern Townships, at the heart of which it is located, with about one- third of the student body coming from the area: However, its reputation goes far beyond the Townships.Two-thirds of the students, in fact, come from outside the region, divided equally between those from Quebec and those from the rest of Canada and other countries, especially the United States.While most of the students are English- speaking, there is a healthy contingent of francophones, mainly from the Townships, who consitute a little under 20 percent of those studying full time at Bishop's.Why are they there?Obviously, the opportunity to learn and study in English is an important factor.But beyond that is the national reputation the University has earned in the field of studies in Business Administration.About 40 percent of those enrolled, including the great majority of French- speaking students, are taking courses leading to the degree of Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) Other areas are not neglected however; far from it.Bishop's offers degrees in both Science and Arts, with a wide variety of courses, ranging from Biological Sciences, through Computer Science, Drama (with a first-rate theatre), Classical Studies, German, Mathematics and Religion, to name but a few.For all its variety, Bishop's is, purposely, not a large institution.With about 800 full-time students and a faculty of about 75 professors, it is by far the smallest University in Quebec, and certainly one of the smaller ones in Canada.While it could undoubtedly accept a few more students, there is no intention on the part either of Principal Christopher Nicholl or any other person responsible; to try to rival other institutions in numbers.In the words of the University\u2019s recruiting brochure: \u201cIf the vast, urban universities, crowded with people and directions, are not your idea of an ideal living and learning environment, then consider Bishop's.\u201d One result of this smallness, combined with the rural setting, is a campus that is human in its dimensions and that, in romantic terms, locks like \u201cand the a campus out to look.While most of the buildings are relatively new, the rigidly geometric appearance to which some other universities have suc- combed has been avoided, pleasantly jumbled look, associated with older universities both in Europe and North America has been maintained.If smallness can be a virtue, however, it is not always seen as such - especially by big government intent on bringing everything it can into ever larger administrative units.For that reason, Bishop's had to fight hard for its own survival when, in the early 1970s, it was deprived of one of its traditional roles, the teaching of subejets at the Grade 12 and 13 level, and fourd itself confined to a three-year strictly university operation.That it survived at all was thanks to the determination of all involved in the university - staff, students, the university corporation, and above all, according to Principal Nicholl, the alumni of the University.In any case, says Dr.Nicholl, \u201cwe » The Centennial Theatre, Bishop\u2019s University survived a far bigger percentage cut in our students than any other university in Quebec\u201d.Today, Bishop's feels reasonably secure, a security that is helped by the presence, literally next door, of one of the three campuses of Champlain College which shares some facilities with the University.The arrangement benefits both institutions, each of which, in its own way, is serving both the Eastern Townships in particular, and English-speaking Quebec in general.Community activity plays growing role While the traditional and still basic role of an institution of higher learning is to educate its own students, more and more it is being recognized that universities also have an important role to play the communities within which they exist.In the case of Bishop's, that community is twofold: its more or less immediate area and Principal Dr.C.Nicholl an involved academic Men and women who are also accomplished academics are always valuable to universities, in the top administrative jobs as well as elsewhere on the staff.But in times of rapid social change, other qualities are needed as well, if the institution concerned is to remain relevant to the involving times.That is one reason why Bishop\u2019s University might consider itself fortunate to have someone like Dr.Christopher Nicholl in the posts of Princtpal and Vice- Chancellor, which he has held for the past four years.In academic terms, Principal Nicholl\u2019s credentials are impressive: he has two Doctorates of Philosophy, one in Engineering Physics from the University of Toronto, and one in Physics from Cambridge University in England.After a brief stint as a research officer at the National Research Council, Dr.\u2019 Nicholl went to the Department of Mechanical Engineering of Laval University, where he taught for 20 years.When be left in 1976, he was head of the department.Born in Winnipeg and having served as a pilot with the Royal Canadian \u2018Air, Force in World War Twe, since coming to \u2018Quebec Dr.Nicholl has been closely involved with this province\u2019s educational and professional life in both English and French.Along with membership in the Greater Quebec School Board and the Eastern Quebec Regional School Board, he was a member, for several years, of Le Conseil des Universités.Dr.Nicholl is presently a member of L'Ordre des Ingenieurs, and a Fellow of the Canadian Aeronautic and Space Institute.Closer to earth and sea, hiking, sailing and cross- country skiing complement his interest in his wife and five children.And Bishop's is never far away.* C.LH.Nicholl, Principal of Bishop's University » English-speaking Quebec encourage and equip the At the local level, in the new teachers to apply their last few years Bishop's skills, once they have staff and students have graduated, been making their expertise available in several ways.One of the first operations involved an important contribution to the cleanup of the then severely polluted Lake Massawippi, in cooperation with the province and municipal authorities in the region.Since then, members of the University have done research on population movemenmt in the Townships region, conducted social and marketing services in the area and have organized free consulting services for small businesses within approximately a 25-mile radius of the University, including, of course, the city of Sherbrooke.Within the University itself, the presence of several hundred part-time students involved in continuing education programs and the opening up to the community of the extensive sports facilities both help integrate \u2018town and gown\u201d, demonstrating that a university can and should be something more than an ivory tower.Both locally and further afield, Bishop's postgraduate program leading to a diploma in Education has had a positive effect through its practical teacher-training operation.During their year, the students teach not only in the area around Len- noxville, but also in most parts of the province, and as far away as Gaspé and the lower north shore of the St.Lawrence.In addition to giving direct help during that year, the idea is also to in outlying areas of the province where they may be the most sorely needed.And.at another level, the availability, in French, of an extensive program of Quebec studies for undergraduates is a concrete expression of concern and interest in the wider Quebec society of which the institution is a part.In short, in common with other universities in Quebec, Bishop's is successfully demonstrating that the day of the university isolated from the community is over - for the good of both.THE GLEANER \u2014 APRIL 2 1980 \u2014 7 The Science Lab at Bishop's Photo: Paul Lindell Bishop's faces dual challenge As with an individual, a university cannot live without constant challenge, and Bishop's is no exception.First and foremost is the effort to graduate the largest possible number of English-speaking Quebec students who are both willing and able to stay to live and work in a changing Quebec.Together with that, Bishop's is devoted to Sports program gets emphasis One of the things Bishop's prides itself on is its character as an old- style liberal-arts institution, combining a reasonably high degree of specialization with an emphasis on general culture.Quite deliberately, no narrow specialists are produced here.In the eyes of those responsible for Bishop's |, one of the many things included in such general culture is certainly the field of sports and athletics, for which the University is abundantly equipped.And, while it neither gives athletic scholarships nor offers a degree in Physical Education, it puts a good For information: Paul Dumont-Frenette Executive Secretary Association of Quebec Regional English Media c/o Extension Department P.O.Box 284 Ste.Anne de Bellevue, Quebec H9X 1C0 Tel: [514] 457-2000 ext.277 deal of emphasis on athletics.The proud possessor of superb indoor and outdoor sports facilities - including a nine-hole golf course - Bishop's is an aggressive recruiter of sports-oriented students.While it reminds them that academic excellence comes first, and encourages competition for a Yonsiderable number of 4 > « .academic scholarships, it does not hesitate to make a direct appeal to \u2018\u2018student- athletes\u201d.Its success in so doing has been shown in its ability to field championship teams in a variety of sports far exceeding what might be expected from a small university.In recent years, for example, the school has won provincial team championships in sports such as basketball, football and skiing.For both what it offers and what it has achieved in the field of = sports, Bishop's is close to the forefront of Quebec and Canadian universities.Its pride is legitimate.offering the best possible programs to both English and French-speaking students and to helping bring them together in the atmosphere of a university.Another, very particular challenge for Bishop's is to demonstrate for all to see that bigger is not necessarily better: to show that alongside huge urban institutions such as McGill, Laval and Montreal universities, there is also a wt > place for a school that offers more intimate programs characterized by smaller classes and closer contacts between teachers and students.Principal Nicholl is convinced that, after some hesitation, Quebec\u2019s educational authorities have now accepted this truth insofar as Bishop's is concerned.The next challenge, he says, is to Scene from front arches of the Hamilton ensure that it gets \u2018\u2018our fair share of the better students\u201d.For that, he relies on relatively informal recruiting techniques, and especially on the word-of-mouth recommendation of former students.If it is to face up successfully to its own future, that is precisely the kind of seal of approval that an institution such as Bishop's needs - and apparently what it gets.Building CN wwe ; ; i i i 8 \u2014 THE GLEANER \u2014 APRIL 2 1960 Chi TER | (Greetings Blooming with Every 1 | Good Wish to You.At this miraculous season, we meditate upon our joys and blessings and thankfully share with friends and neighbors the rich rewards of this special time.Bright and beautiful is Easter and glad and glorious, too.To you we send our greetings, our good wishes for your near and dear.May full measure Easter lilies bloom in beauty, Easter thoughts glow with wonder.of spiritual treasure bless and keep you, one and all.BEST EASTER WISHES TO ALL OF YOU FROM THE FOLLOWING MERCHANTS IGA BONIPRIX ROBERT PLOUFFE, PROP.b HUNTINGDON ALLEN\u2019S GIFT SHOP FLOWERS FOR EASTER GIFTS - CARDS - CHOCOLATES 264-5242 88 CHATEAUGUAY HUNTINGDON CHEZ ESTHER GIFTS FOR ALL OCCASIONS Open All Week Baked Goods on Order ONLY During the Week Sat.Open as Usval9:30a.m.-7 p.m.ESTHER CAVANAGH 6SORTE 138, HUNTINGDON 264-4385 Handicrafts - Wedding and Shower Gifts Cakes for All Occasions - Catering Service 264-3622 DUHEME AUTO BODY BODYWORK & PAINTING RTE 202 HUNTINGDON MISS HUNTINGDON RESTAURANT 264-3871 116 CHATEAUGUAY HUNTINGDON J.A.BERTHIAUME & FRERES INC.HEATING OIL SERVICE 24 HOUR SERVICE CLEANING SUNOCO SERVICE STATION 7A.M.TO10P.M.T76RTE 201 ORMSTOWBN à J.A.THOMPSON INC.264-3821 121 CHATEAUGUAY HUNTINGDON ARNOLD'S GOLDEN EAGLE GAS BAR 264-9089 HUNTINGDON MEUNERIE ALAIN RENAUD HUNTINGDON GRIST MILL 8LAKE 264-5325 FLOWERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS AT HUNTINGDON FLEURISTE 8 131 CHATEAUGUY HUNTINGDON CHATON ENR.MRS.FRANCOISE GAGNON, PROP.371.1833 20 JACQUES CARTIER VALLEYFIELD SALON OLIVE Tel: 829-2584 4 MAXWELL ORMSTOWN DR.RICHARD LEDUC DR.RENE BRISEBOIS DENTISTS HUNTINGDON 264 3811 LEBLANC PATATES LEOLEBLANL 5$ CHATEAUGUAY HUNTINGDON TREPANIER, BILLETTE & ASSOCIES GENERAL INSURANCE HUNTINGDON 264-5345 MARCHE MENARD & FILS INC.BUTCHER & GROCER HUNTINGDON PIERRE MELOCHE OPTICIAN 371-5500 28-30, DU MARCHEST.VALLEYFIELD FLEURISTE ORMSTOWN INC.829-3036 31 BRIDGE ORMSTOWN K.M.FERNS INC.SHELL OIL AND GAS 264-5368 HUNTINGDON LE CHATEAU HUNTINGDON GERARD SOUCISSE, MANAGER BANQUETS - RECEPTIONS WEDDINGS , ETC.TEL.: 264-5311 RICHARD ALARY B.A.LLL HUNTINGDON BEST WISHS FROM CAISSE POPULAIRE DE HUNTINGDON LARUE MAXWELL 3 NICHOLSON ORMSTOWN VALLEYFIELD TEL.: 629-2584 TEL.: 371-5455 COMPTOIR MUSICAL B.G.Inc.ANDRE GUERIN EXCAVATION SOIL - GRAVEL - FILLING DIGGING - SPECIALIST TEL: 829-2584 LAWRENCE CARRIGAN SERVICE STATION GENERAL REPAIRS HUNTINGDON HUNTINGDON MOTORS INC.TEL: 264-6163 HUNTINGDON H.PRIMEAU INC.PLUMBER 264-5421 HUNTINGDON CHARLY EXCAVATION 264-2523 HUNTINGDON HUNTINGDON MILLS LTD.HUNTINGDON CAISSE POPULAIRE D'ORMSTOWN TEL: 829-2318 12 BRIDGE ORMSTOWN 0 + EN \u2018Huntingdon : Bridge was played at \u201cfour tables at the Hun- »tingdon Curling Rink on Thursday to season.The prize was won coming second.were Evelyn Chambers and Vera Smith, Henry with Pearl Johnson end the hostesses First by Ethel i i à TEL: (514) 829-2613 829-2833 Me René Therrien Notary HECTOR CRETE REGISTRY 11 BRIDGE ST.ORMSTOWN, QUE.GOLDEN AGE HOME FAMILY ATMOSPHERE REASONABLE RATES TEL: 514-246-3005 Gleaner ads work wonders TRANQUILLITY HOUSE E.D.BROSSEAU, LACOLLE, QUE.FREE ESTIMATES CALL RON, 264-2062 RENOVATIONS ADDITIONS, MACHINE SHED, AND BARN ALL KINDS OF FINISHING WORK BASIC AND ADVANCE PLACE: ORMSTOWN TOWN at 7:30 p.m.For Information Call: Eleanor Seggie 829-2863 or -1 Valerie Brennan 829-2869 CHATEAUGUAY VALLEY KENNEL CLUB DOG OBEDIENCE HALL REGISTRATION: APRIL 11, 1980 FOR SALE PELLETIER Napierville Tel: 245-3220 271 St.Alexandre CEDAR PICKETS , WELL DIGGERS 7 FEET LONG ARTESIAN WELLS \u2019 Diameter - Not Sharpened Sharpened ROTARY DRILL 6°\u2019 TO 30\u201d Under 3\u201d 15 $1.00 GERARD PELLETIER 3\u201d.5\" $1.25 $1.50 452 Notre-Dame St- Chrysostome 5\" Plus $1.50 $1.75 el: LIONEL PELLETIER TEL: 264-4755 \u2014/ CALL: RON, 264-2062 35 Mi.N/E of Lake Placid.10 Mi.E.955+ Ac.Crop Farm Lake Champlain Area\u2014N.Y.of Rt.87 ROOFING VINYL SIDING Streamtront Lots\u2014 700\u201c Ac.Fillable.SHINGLES OR TIN BY Ess0 Willisboro & Essex.35 ML 8, oi Plattcbure, | war mou | JABSOLUTE AUCTION | GUARANTEED PRICES As Parcels, Combinations or Entirety | Out-of-state buyers required to have Bank Letter of Payment.Request Equipment List.Excellent farm machinery, modern 20,000 & 10,000 Bu.storage & dryers will be Sold Separately beginning at 9:30 AM.Terms.Cash Guaranteed Parcels 21 & Grain Equip.Sold Subject to Owners Approval Tiled Drain Fields ® Residence & Ba m TEL: 373-8390 324 Ac: Egglestown Rd.just N.of Rt.8.W.of Rt.10-Bet.Elizabethtown & J Wadhams.(4) 13 Ac.parcels on picturesque Bouquet River 516 Ac [8 Middle, Concord & Lake Shore Rds.\u2014R1.22.Bet.Village of Willishoro & BR Essex.inc.3 Ac.Resid.Lots.Public Waterin portion of Middle Rd Views KR ot Lake Champlain.Res.on Parcel 5\u2014Rt.22.104 Ac:1250 on Lake Shore GENERAL MASONRY BRICKS - STONES - CEMENT BLOCKS GUY BOURDEAU Rd.1850 on Cross Rd.Bet.Westport & Essex.Stream.| tn Cooperation w/Paul Calkins, Realtor-Auctioneer (518) 643-2354, 643-9729 APRIL 9 &10: 10 to 4 PM 15% Deposit on R.E.\u2014Request Broc ovely views Peru, NY Dir.S.on Rt.87 to Exit 33 (Willisboro}.N.on Rt.87 to Exit 31 (Westpuri: Inspection: On Middle Rd\u2014WED.& THURS.SALE on: SATURDAY APRIL 12 = Equipment-9:30 AM\u2014Real Estate-12 Noon §& hure 600D FRIDAY CHURCH SERVICE Friday, April 4 12Noonto3p.m.[Come & Go During Hymns] in St.John's Anglican Church Huntingdon \"Conducted by: The Rev.A.MacLeod The Rev.B.Dennis The Rev.J.Fife All Welcome SATURDAY, APRIL AT THE HOLIDAY INN Tel: 933-8000 2 P.M.TO 3 P.M.From Huntingdon, Cornwall is 40 Miles on Route 138 South FOR INFORMATION JACQUES CHARLAND UPHOLSTERING OF ALL KINDS FREE DELIVERY SPECIALTY ANTIQUES = FREE ESTIMATES a À TEL: 264-3497 16 Kelly Huntingdon MONTREAL TEL: 521-2854 PUBLIC Mr.J.A.Desfosses do declare that the Professional Corporation of Physicians of empowered to issue the permit.3.Heis not empowered by the said Corporation illnesses or diseases.Gleaner ads \u2018get results GILLES DAME INSULATION Tel: 247-2831 Tel: 247-2471 Hemmingford FREE ESTIMATES i DONALD E.SUTHERLAND Chartered Accountant 11 Church Street Ormstown Tel: 829-2372 or 1-697-1343 TAKE NOTE THAT WE WILL BE OPEN EASTER MONDAY ALSO THURSDAY EVE FROM 6 TO 9 P.M.CLOSED ON GOOD FRIDA RIVERSIDE MOTORS AND \u2018HUNTINGDON MOTORS - FIREPLACES gi Ww 420A DANIS VALLEYFIELD 4 SAMU foe A RS PSS Se ASS SSe SES SSP OS ESS Real Estate Brokers \u2014 AUCTIONEERS Be 1519 Spruce Street.Philadelphia.Pa.19102 » (215) 545-4500 CONSTRUCTION A AMERICAS FOREMOST REALTY AUCTION ORGANIZATION JEAN LATREILLE AS USUAL GENERAL CONTRACTOR PRE-FAB HOME DEALER MR.J.A.DESFOSSES TEL: 264-3245 WILL BE IN HUNTINGDON CORNWALL one PHD 5 Facing Woolco Shopping Centre 805 Brookdale Ave., Cornwall, Ont.J.ANATOLE DESFOSSES 506 BOUL.ST.JOSEPH, IN ORDER TG AVOID ALL CONFUSION IN THE 1.Hes not a physicjan, holder of a valid licence issued by Quebec.2.He is not entered on the roll of the said Corporation togive a) medical consultations, medications or treatments.b] to establish and control diagnosis and treatments of Y Chairman with all the plans completed for the Laurie Newel of Mon- trea) was weekend guest of THE GLEANER \u2014 APRIL 2 1960 \u2014 9 her friend Wilene at the annual roll er skating Grant farm, where Athelstan party which will be held young women enjoyed the this Thursday night April 3, beautiful weather and Evers, Janet Grant at .Malone, as ad- clean country air.A visit to thay yone 1 glad 10 8e\u20ac yertised in last week's see all the farm animals Randy Rennie is right Gieaner.and a taste of fresh syrup on the job as Sports at the sugar shanty made Association Activities Laurie's weekend complete.STARTING - MARCH 30, 1980 - WE WILL BE DOING BODY REPAIR AND PAINTING RR pie ; nn np ES R.DUHAIME La Marée Galante 67 AUTO ° LEN 2 We Sell Parts & Accessories 431 RTE 138 DEWITTVILLE ea We Buy Used Corvettes 264-4334 : 264-3115 264-5576 93 YORK, HUNTINGDON GOURMET DINING - FULLY LICENCED CUO CTL ORR RINT OPEN EASTER SUNDAY, MONDAY \\ RESTAURANT / \u2014\u2014 OPEN THURSDAY TO SUNDAY 5:00 P.M.TILL CLOSING LIVE ENTERTAINMENT - CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED The Chain saw King Homelite \u2014 chain saws that get the job done! Homelite has great features like the Safe-T-Tip which completely eliminates kickback and is available as standard equipment on certain models.See the complete line of Homelite chain saws at your SAVE *15° to $20°° XL-2.12\" bar 129% (including carrying case) Reg.$164.95 Super XL Mini AO « Agents for Westeel, Butler and Long Grain Handling Systems.# Unloading and Transport Augers » Hopper Bottom Bins nearest participating dealer.Offer terminates June 30, 1980.e Storage and Drying Bins e Leg Elevators e Other Misc.Equipment \u2019 Contact us now for Information : MOORE AGRI-SYSTEM INC.| GERALD MOORE ROUTE 202, HUNTINGDON JEL: 264-2955, 264-2359, 264-5040 Save $15.00 on an XL, XL-2 cc and Super 2 cc; Save $20.00 on an XL-1 AO and SXL-Mini AO © 244\" sTextron Canada Limited Registered User Reg.$264.95 F.G.LEPAGE INC.HOMELITE DEALER RTE 201 SOUTH, ORMSTOWN 829-3044 1st «INNIS ARY LES EQUIPEMENTS LAZURE & RIENDEAU INC.INVITES ALL CUSTOMERS AND FRIENDS FOR A FIELD DEMONSTRATION SATURDAY, MAY 3, 1980 FROM 10 A.M.TO 5 P.M.WE'RE SEEDING ON FERNAND DEMERS FARM IN FRONT OF THE GARAGE IN STE-MARTINE.i SEE THE CYCLO 400 CORN PLANTER WITH MONITOR AT WORK ALSO PLANTER MODEL 5100 & 6200 AND MORE SOIL PREPARATION EQUIPMENT DINNER WILL BE SERVED PORK ON SKEWER SANDWICHES, HORS-D'OEUVRES, REFRESHMENTS H+ # x STE-MARTINE N.B.In Case of Rain, we will demonstrate in the Garage LES EQUIPEMENTS yp] IAE ET 30 ST-JOSEPH TENOERL INL.\u2018 ' 427-3612 ne .\u2026 POP pr oe £0 A A ee en Eee tn Se Hy oe Ve a ge +: - c ace mu.STATUTS SAIT SAS SSP SN SUN ESS RASE SA PI ETS :0 \u2014 THE GLEANER \u2014 APRIL 2 1980 GEORGE KENNEDY A A Lacroix \\aillancourt & Associes t'hartered Accountants Comptables Agrées Tel.387-7117 t roissant Richard hateauguay Centre, PQ pe re GETTING MARRIED?| LOOKING FOR A | PHOTOGRAPHER?{ Call me ~ il he pleased to show wd sample album i ; i ROBIN DAY MD Photographies Hep d § Paes 4 Ormistoun Meme | HUNTINGDON CHIROPRACTIC CENTER » + DR.PETER VANCE Ottice Tel: 264-6153 Emergency 264-3434 Doen Monday through Friday icrne âve.Huntingdon t HYBRIDS AVAILABLE 3950 - 3975A - 3965 - 3977 - 3994 - 3996 - 3992 (&)PIONEER.- HAY MIXTURES BANNER - 520 PIONEER LEONARD LEBLANC ALEX HOLZGANG 6043 Chemin Ridge 190 Rivière Nord Ste-Agnès St-Etienne de Beauharnois 264-2119 429-4035 NATIONAL WE'RE THE PEOPLE WHO KNOW THE BUYERS WE HAVE MANY PROPERTIES FOR SALE.IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BUYING OR SELLING PLEASE CONTACT US.Claude Taillefer: 264-4481 Pierre Taillefer: 264-4444 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS i Hf sou want to drink and can - \"that is your business.|i you ! want to stop and can\u2019t - that's sur business For in.for mation call Montreal 527- Pavey Weekly meeting: ; rAunday Thursday 8:30 p.m.[4 James Anglican Church ; Hoi Ormstown, Friday 9 pan St, Joachim Church, Chateauquay Centre; ; Saturday 8:30 p.m.at St.\"Marks Anglican Church 33 ! Galt.St Valleytield.GAETAN MYRE i REFRIGERATION : Home appliances ; repairs ram EE 2R 7.SAAD Dentist i \u201ca Franklin Centre ; 2miles Northof Churubusco, N.Y.fy Appointment i T:l.314-827-2421 _- - re err need HOUSE FOR COMMERCIAL USE ?\u201czorey house, kitchen, dining room, living room.3 bedrooms, bathroom, and basement with oil central heating system.Situated at 5 Prince Street, Huntingdon, Que For more in- tormation tel days 264- S305 or nights 264-3444.vues mme We Pay ' For Down and Dead ; Horses ad Cows SACK WELLS \u201cianhridge Fust > ;4-248-2747 \u2018\u2018alleet + bathrooms, quiet location.a | The name friends recommend! EPAGE ml a COURITIER EN IMMEUBLE f / HUNTINGDON Older style bungalow, 4 bedrooms, lovely kitchen, large lot $24,500.Vendor will consider some financing.HINCHINBROOKE Approximately 64 acres, mostly trees, very private 2 houses, main home has 3 bedrooms, stone fireplace.MLS $79,500.ELGIN 95 acres, picturesque solid stone, 3 fireplaces, beautiful woods, pond, outbuildings, existing mortgage at 10 1/4.Make us an offer.HEMMINGFORD 225 arpents, excellent soil, many barns, attractive 4 bedroom solid stone, circa 1845.Vendor will consider seme financing.ATHELSTAN Well built 4-bedroom house plus approximately 2 acres.Older barn.Price negotiable.| O) HOWICK AREA Two bedroom mobile home, very comfortable, located on approximately one acre, $11,500.w DUNDEE 40 acres, 2 barns, 4 bedroom house in excellent condition, 2 bathrooms.Asking $59,000.HUNTINGDON 12 acres, great hobby farm, ideal for chicken, beef and vegetables.Small woods, attractive 9 room house, 2 barns.Price negotiable.HOWICK 3 arpents, older 10 room brick house, needs to be completely renovated.Asking $25,000.HINCHINBROOKE Newer bungalow, very clean, electrically heated plus wood stove in kitchen, full basement, attached garage and work room, furniture included.HUNTINGDON \u2014 REVENUE PROPERTIES KING STREET - Excellently maintained owner-occupied, 2 very large apartments, garage.CHURCH STREET - Triplex in A-1 cca- dition, large main apartment, 2 FRINC< STREET - 4 apartments, excellent revenue, property in excellent condition.MARILYN PARTRIDGE 15 KING STREET, HUNTINGDON OFF: 264-4798 RES: 264-3095 LOCAL 264-2524 ORMSTOWN: Rte 138, equipped garage and service station, 2nd storey modern llving quarters on 21% acres.An excellent revenue property.DUNDEE: 10 acres with solid brick refurbished 4 bedroom home, 144 bathrooms, orchard, gardens, barns, etc.GODMANCHESTER: 220 acres, 150 tillable 15 acres, 55 acres pasture, modern 4 bedroom home, excellent barns, silo, machine shed, etc.HOCKBURN : One of a kind stone home, trout stream at back door, large separate sioite garage with attached hothouse, heated inground pool, historic log stable for horses, beautiful trees, all on 30 acres.FRANKLIN CENTRE: Family combination, 2 semi-detached modern cottages, lovely country setting, new barn, ideal for sheep, goats, poultry or workshop.AUSTIN CHARTERS MONTREAL 636-0861 Low §% Commission Rate | Ormstown Mrs.Jean McEwen On Thursday evening, March 27, 22 tables of whist players turned up at Walshaven Community Centre for an evening of fun and frustration (the frustration was over poor hands of cards)).When flags were counted OPTIMUM VIDEO 3480 & 363-7000.ORMSTOWN, Cottage in stucco, large kitchen and living room, built on a large lot including a new garage at a reduced price.HUNTINGDON, aluminum bungalow, 6 years old, low taxes, bachelor in basement to rent.Opportunity to own your house.ORMSTOWN, (50 arpents, 50 tread, greenhouse.yarn, ALENSEIGNE DELA RÉUSSITE VALLEYFIELD AREA, general machine shop, includes land, sturdy industrial building, machines, truck, etc.Pietrykowski 264-3480 & 363-7000.CHATEAUGUAY VALLEY, tractor & forage equipment dealership, ideally located with a large volume.Partnership possible.Patrick Pietrykowski 264-3480 & 363-7000.HAVELOCK \u201cBlack Kettle\u2019 residence key location for a restaurant, log cabin decor, 2 stories, dormer windows, plumbing heating, etc.Patrick Pietrykowski 264-3480 & 363-7000.ATHELSTAN, 40 acres with beautiful house set amongst lovely trees, 15 acres in hay & corn, the rest is in pine & cedar bush.Patrick Pietrykowski 264-3480 & 363-7000.ORMSTOWN, near Rockburn, 70 acres with new fieldstone house & new barn.Cattle & machinery available.Patrick Pietrykowski 264- and points added up, the first prize went to Ken and Myrtle MacDonald and Donald and Jean McEwen.Second prizes went to Mrs.Adele Vallee, Mrs.Bill English, Mr.and Mrs.Bill Hope.Consolation nprizes went to Mrs.Ruth Towns, ORMSTOWN, ROY S5T., attractive stone faced bungalow, large living & dining room, fireplace, pool.Ideal if you do a lot of entertaining.Patrick Pietrykowski 264-3480 & 363-7000.HUNTINGDON, 260 acre farm, 3 good barns, sheds, silo, barn cleaner, new machinery, comfortable home, etc.Reasonably priced.Patrick Pietrykowski 264-3480 & 363-7000.PATRICK PIETRYKOWSKI LE PERMANENT TEL: le Permanent Well priced.Optimum Video coupes Mrs.Allen Marshall, Mrs.Archie Wilson and Miss Demers.Door prizes were claimed by Helen Mc- Cormick, Mrs.John Cunningham, Mr.and Mrs.Leslie Macfarlane, Mrs.Archie Wilson, Russell Cullen, and Mrs.Arthur Goodfellow.Patrick 264-3480 363-7000 le Permanent SIGN OF SUCCESS HUNTINGDON, Aluminum bungalow with large kitchen, large lot with nice fir trees.ORMSTOWN, bungalow locze}$ in countryside Q¥:5,000 sq.ft.lee .joy the tranc ly of the corqy side.Agent: rN icsard 264-5679 D'264-5987.HUNTINGDON, 44 acres.Save on gas and taxes.This 3 ORMSTOWN VILLAGE, Clapboard cottage antique staircase and doors.An unsuaul MR buy, with large maple trees on the big lot.ORMSTOWN VILLAGE, This 3% bungalow is only a small walk to town.Serviced.Priced to sell.$10,000.STE-BARBE, + arpents, pond tar wood, 2,500 NN uce, garage, veh cottage bedroom cottage is etc.AN.a 2 nicelv«$novated, ideal for those who bedroWhouse, 6 din room, full want to live in the miQs from hQVent.Agent: L.country - 2 minutes V @Wfield.Agent: bassard.from town.L3drassard.Attention, I need some farms of all sizes equipped or not.I have prospects waiting.If you are thinking of buying or selling, contact L.Brassard.INQUIRE ABOUT OUR OPTIMUM VIDEO YOUR AGENT TEL: L.BRASSARD C 53 acres - 350 new a combination wood ol and maple bush.An excellent buy.6 room spectacular log of landscaping.oy THE TY LL BROKER TTY INENETES CHAT EAVOUAY 90 BOUL.ST-JEAN BAPTISTE - 691-7770 HEMMINGFORD 189 acres, 80 tillable, this property has possibly one of the best stands of hardwood in the county.A great barn which has fallen on hard times, but is repairable.The house: Well you can bulldoze it, burn it or spend a bundle of money and restore it.After all thatit\u2019s a good buy.HEMMINGFORD le trees, 6 room log frame home, beamed ceilings, eating.Smaller barn ideal tor horses and nice pine FRANKLIN CENTRE 6 room, 3 bedroom well built frame home with a view into the Valley.This home is situated on just over an acre of land surrounded by 40 apple trees.HEMMINGFORD 110 acres - 45 acres tillable good hardwood bush.No buildings.HEMMINL FORD 113 acres, 80 tillable, 6 room warm, q\\¥o house good useful barns.This is one of the better small farms in the9¥ea and a great buy.HUNTINGDON 118 - all tillable.This is an excellent farm which has been well maintained with good fences.The barns are fair but adequate for beef.Tastefully decorated 7 room home.HUNTINGDUN 100 acres - 80 tillable.This farm is well priced and ideal for someone starting.Comfortable 6 room home.Fair barn and other useful outbuildings.ve home on We Qe with 3 car garage, corals, 4 acres TROUT RIVER 372 acres 240 tillable, good hardwood bush, 3 houses, 2 barns and implement shed and several other outbuildings.FARMS ARE NEEDED.| HAVE SEVERAL SERIOUS BUYERS 264-5065 - BARRY MARTIN 264-5987 264-5679 - 691-7770 FE Vora Wino > 55,000 km (34,183 Miles) success even though for much.manner, when 12 new ITSRAS (LATE 15) OS 2ISO TE SO BÉSS)TEM | performance Rating.the third year in a row we had rain and more rain.Mrs.Churchill's warm hospitality and great food more than compensated for the disappointing weather.The sugar house was in full operation and was of in- appreciated.We had a lot of birthdays Once again the donation cans for the March of Dimes have gone to the dimes for counting.We will have another figure for you this week to add to our growing donations to the March of Dimes which so The Farquhars ran into Mrs.Sophie Carless of members and five by transfer were received into the congregation.New members are John Furey, Brenda Maither, Jimmy Maither, Molly Maither, Randy Maither, buy a pair Super Value at Regular Everyday Low, Low Prices ce Sheila Maither, Shelly { Satety 99 AN Service Nylon terest to many members, wholeheartedly supports Maither, Kevin Pringle, \u2014 roe eve \\ ~ especially those who had the Centre and individuals Mrs.Glenna Robertson, Size Each Number nN i { a not seen the many changes in our community.Kenny Vaillancourt, Kenny ia % 520.1001 18.95 Se ae Turnpike 2+ 2 Wide-Track \\\\ ) \\ - in equipment and The volunteers and ! Welburn and John Wilson.LEY PF 5) 500-1241 | 23:50 | 02-6054 Whitewall Price Product \\ > nN techniques which have hope that you have had a Those received by WAY Pa p155/80D.Size Each Number \u2018 occurred over the past good week and have transfer are: Mrs.Beverly NG, [7 1 130 27.95 03 1554 600-124 31.80 02 6025 Né number of years.avoided the colds and flu ; vi \u201cLE A78:13 : 5 A78-13 32.80 036025 \\! \u2019 PU Erskine.Robert Fennel, 4a IE 87813 26.60 036552 Aras 3430 036525 NS Today we herald the which are still making Mrs.Jill Frier.Mrs.Stella VA A C7813 27.80 037152 A ( Sas 3550 037025 Re Easter season with a their rounds locally.At this ; y | A RÉ B78-14 27.40 046452 \u2018 : : ) f : | y Pawluk and Mrs.Brenda vi £ NY 3 c78.14 28.45 046952 C7814 36.30 046925 a Special La hour and our time we must insist that Steele.Na 0 Sots 29s 047152 ¢ £78.14 38.45 047325 ; : aster Hat contest.During you carefully consider the At this service two elders \\ 4 ; E78-14 31.30 047352 # E70-14# 41.45 047340 ; ; ends | | F78:14 32.05 047752 ( F78-14 40.95 047725 the afternoon while you welll-being of your friends Mrs.Rita Steele and \\ £ f G7814 2405 048252 ; F7014 42.45 047740 pursue your activities, the and not come to the Centre Ernest Maither were in- NA ] H78-14 37.70 048652 ?G78-14 42.95 048225 judges will make their if you do not feel well.Such ducted.A A 560-154 238 05002 G70 14 | 44.95 04 8240 rounds as they decide the consideration may be the After the service the A A { C7315 2180 056882 , H78-14 45.50 048525 winners in the four only way in which can help ç : ei Mac) A sh G78:15 3485 05-8252 560 15 31.95 055625 ; nly congregation and visiters SN F7815 40.80 057725 categories selected for the \u2018s , BEER) | H78.15 37.80 058552 c g titi Pl trough ih flu's march enjoyed a social hour over ti Hi | L78 15+ 51.05e 05 9154 G78-15 43.45 058125 ompetition.Please wear throu e community ro wat most mar G70-15 45.95 058240 > doughnuts and coffee A dE soon H7815 46.50 058425 ee Sa Double ply (4 gly rating) for compact #Differert tread than shown All : zor, our passenger tires are SN | 1 MEN'S SPRING JACKETS By Camus and Bojax FROM 1 5% T0 23% Available in Large and Tall Sizes | EVES SLACKS 2 / BY WRANGLER N BB BOY'S LIGHTWEIGHT JACKETS 11°° To ] 5°?Safety 99 All-Service Nylon top replacement tire constructed with 4 resilient plies of Du Pont 66 Nylon for extra safety has kept it current with new tire designs.30,000 km (18,645 Miles) Performance Rating.Continual modernization Glass-Belted 2 +2 Turnpike Widetrack is a winning combination of 2 Glass belts atop 2 Polyester plies for great stability, improved braking, traction and cornering plus velvet smooth ride.40,000 km (24,860 Miles) Performance Rating.Save with Cash BONUS COUPONS at most stores 5-YEAR ROAD HAZARD INSURED No Extra Charge for car tire installation on most standard rims when you buy a Dill or Schrader valve at our regular $1.50 price.We must install new tire and valve together.Charcoal Inlet Filters LL Air- Cleaner Breather A ed MOT! PCV Valves Fuel Filters 39° 77° 132 .199 127 .180 Regular 49c.Available for Regular $1.19.For 1968-79 Regular $1.66 to $2.49.Regular $1.59 to $2.25 Regular $3.19 to $15.95.Top most GM, Chrysler Corpora- GM and 1971-77 Ford pro- Replace Positive Crankcase Ideal for new or replacement quality from Original Equip- tion and American Motors ducts except 6-cyl.Helps im- Ventilation valve at least on most North American ment Manufacturers for most makes from 1970-79.17.9410 prove PCV system 17-9400x every 6,000 miles 17 9216x makes and models 23-3515x makes.models.Air Filters 25° .1276 23-3003X MEN'S SHORT SLEEVE SHIRTS Terry Cloth, Plaids, Solids, Rugby | i M 611] 4%?- NATIONAL ARMY STORES 71 E.MAIN ST.560 BOUL.MGR.LANGLOIS (FACING MAJOR AUTOMOBILE) ASSOCIATE STORE ARMAND ST-JACQUES INC.TEL: 371-2470 VALLEYFIELD MALONE, N.Y.= ; { S : 3 A N "]