Up For Winter The Russell Township roads department is gearing for winter's onslaught with the recent rental of two new graders and negotiations now underway for the purchaase of a new tandem truck. The two graders were rented from Dominion Road Machines, of Carleton Place, for two years at a cost of $1,700 per machine per month. That's a considerable jump from the rental agreement just end- ed which called for $1,236 per machine per month over three years but, said Roads Superintendent Lucien Millaire, the increase was unavoidable. "The cost of machinery is going up all the time. We could have kept the old machines at an increased rent but the cost of replacing tires and making repairs made it more economical to go for the new ones}" he said. He said the township avoids tying up captial by renting rather than buying the big machines which retail for about $100,000 each. "Including maintenance, the cost works out to about the same and this way we always have good, new equipment on hand,"' he said. The department is also looking to replace a single-axle dump truck with $40,000 tandem "that would give us better plowing ability in the winter and better carrying ability in the summer" The township's three big trucks would then all be double-axled. "'With the graders and three tandems we'll be in good shape to keep _the roads clear this winter," Mr. Millaire said. EMBRUN PLUMBING DISCOUNT | SUPPLY STORE EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR YOUR PLUMBING Repair -- Renovations -- or New Construction 2 Visit our Showroom or Phone Industrial Park Embrun 443-5258 Page 9 like to hear Details of family funds for hearts, quilt raffle. So when I saw her lurking near I said "Dear Meg, Don't waf- fle--report it now just right. Give lots of detail, lots of names i For thats what folks all like! A bit of gossip does no harm, if good is done besides And in this case 1300 folks deserve to win a prize."' The family funds for hearts draw organized by the McCallum-Knight families was held in. the conference room, Winchester - District Memorial Hospital, Oct. 19. Originally scheduled for permitted by authorities due to hospital confinement of the chairman, Margot McCallum of North Russell. Mrs. McCallum has been the recipient of good heart care on a number of occasions; the most notable of which resulted in her receiving an artificial mitral valve implantation. Knowing how expensive all this is, she and her family with a "'little help from a whole lot of friends'? set out to raise some funds. The results were most grati- fying making possible the \, donation of $400. each to the Meg thought that you might' Oct. 12, the postponement was ~ The Adventurés of ~<Meg By M. M. McCallum Meg, girl spy Ontario Heart Foundation and the Cardiac Unit of W.D.M. Hospital. Expenses of the draw were covered by the families with the exception of $340.00 for the prizes ordered from the north star unit, Russell U.C.W. The large maple leaf quilt was won by Katie Armstrong of Russell and drawn by Carmen James, originator and convenor of the cream and chocolate brown beauty. Mrs. John Morrice drew for the wee doggie motif child- sized quilt, made by her and donated to .the unit. C.C. Scharfe Ottawa, was the name on that ticket, but Ruth E. Poet and author at the same address, claims to have just the spot for it. The autumn-toned afghan knitted by Mrs. Clelland Hamilton went to D. Mac- Tavish, Ottawa. This ticket was sold by one of the many friends, Phyllis Buckingham. Consolation prizes went to Linda Wyman, Greely, a stuff- ed bunny; Irene Marcellus, Winchester, and Mrs. Ray Langstaff, Prescott won toilet tissue dolls crafted by Mrs. McCallum. M. Sharp, Irene Paul of Russell received col- ourful rooster fridge memo holders, donated by the talented Carmen James, Those attending on behalf of the Ontario Heart Foundation were: Joyce Burke, Ottawa, Betty Allen and Mrs. Ray Langstaff, Dundas Chapter OAL: Mrs. McCallum invited Miss Clara Stel to participate in the draw. Miss Stel is a faithful hospital visitor whose courage inspires all who know her. Family committee members present included Judith Mc- Callum Cooper, Elaine Mc- Callum Brownrigg and two- year-old Amanda McCallum Brownrigg. Moyra Knight Keys active committee member, was not able to be present. Mrs. A.E. Hamilton, of North Russell, added to the event by presenting a knee rug which she had knitted. Mrs. Hamilton is an active and pro- ductive 89 years young! . The happy occasion ende with a tea. The steaming beverages and tasty small cakes were prepared and served by the talented kitchen staff. The extra effort on their part is much appreciated. To the 1300 people who bought tickets; thank you for caring. Report Completed Signed Meg--Girl Spy November 1979 4 . WEAVING by Klaske Boersma (Kay Smit) e evening clothes e jackets epurses : They Took The Cake e Christmas gifts By Appointment Only 445-2935 4 Russell men who went overseas during the First World War didn't leave on empty stomachs, as this old photograph shows. The men were well-armed with cakes and pies baked for them by the ladies of the village. Some of the ladies are seen in the background demurely survey- ing their handiwork. The photo was taken in 1916 outside the Methodist church which stood at the corner of Concession and Church streets. The church burned several years ago. (Photo courtesy of Mrs. Jessie White and Mrs. Lola Woods). RON VER. 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