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Midland may be a long way from the sun and sand of the world's great surfing areas, but young have the surfing spirit nonetheless. Adapting the surfing style to a slightly Snow surfer Midlanders cooler and less hospitable climate, this would be beach boy demonstrates the art of snow surfing. And although the scene was not Waikiki or Malibu, but Little Lake Park, he onlookers with his style and bravado. impressed Staff photo Flu bug hits area If you were lucky enough to miss getting the flu last year, you may find yourself hit harder this year and sooner than you think. According to Dr. Peter Watson, chief medical officer for the Simcoe County District Health Unit the flu is striking Ontario earlier this year and there seems to be more cases than usual. Watson explains that since the flu outbreak was light last year, many people don't have any immunity built up. For these people the threat of catching it this year, is greater. The flu that is going around is a Victoria '"'A"' strain, "as near as we can figure," says Watson. He says there have been isolations done around the province and this strain seems to be the most prevalent. Watson says they thought maybe #& Russian variety of the flu might be going around however, they haven't been able to isolate any. He says in the Soviet Union 15 per cent of the population "is down" with the flu. Watson says if you eatch the flu count on Is there an abandoned turkey, and stored it in tasty way to incorporate visitors quite handily. Ys cup butter ¥, cup flour 1 cup milk 1% cups water 1% teaspoons salt dash of pepper 1% cups Minute Rice 3 tablespoons chopped 2 tablespoons chopped ¥% cup bread crumbs flour. Remove from heat Happy Cooker bird lying around your house this week? Smart homemakers will have cleaned off all the meat from the Christmas the freezer. Here is a those tasty leftovers in a casserole that could serve six post-Christmas 1 cup turkey broth (or dissolve 1 chicken boullion cube in 1 cup water) Y, cup sherry wine (optional) ¥, teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 2 cups diced cooked turkey 1 can (10 ounce) sliced mushrooms, drained pimento parsley © 2 teaspoons butter, melted Method: Melt butter in sauce pan. Blend in . Gradually stir in milk. Add water and broth. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and smooth. Then add remaining ingredients except melted butter and bread crumbs. Pour into a greased two quart casserole. Combine melted butter and bread crumbs and sprinkle over rice mixture. Bake at 450 degrees for 15 minutes. WAGG'S re Ae NoN A Perfect Job...Every Time! We pride ourselves on the fine laundering job we do ... and you will too! Try us! FREE PICK-UP & DELIVERY Laundry & Drycleaning Co. Ltd. being out of commission for about four days. If you are chronically ill or elderly it will probably take you longer to get over it and it may hit you worse. Watson advises lots of rest and extra fluids if you come down with the flu. Watson says the only way to try and avoid. catching the flu, is to avoid crowds. He advises po) Making that you try to stick to Hooking Crafts yourself. There are no figures on Quilting Wyebridge Notebook Wyebridge elects 1978 community officers by Joy Maynard We would all like to express our deepest sympathy to Violet Eakley Salisbury. Archer Salisbury passed away December 27 in his 75th year after a six-week stay in Huronia District Hospital. He leaves behind a brother Earl from Hillsdale and two sisters, Pearl and Edna from Toronto. Archie and Violet have lived in Wyebridge at the present house for over 35 years. He will be dearly missed by everyone. The paper boys wish to express their ap- preciation and thanks to everyone who gave them Christmas presents. The Wyebridge Com- munity Centre Board, Recreation and Parks Committee elected their new officers for 1978. Election of officers was conducted by Benny Kulezycki. Recreation Committee Chairman-- Bud Preston, Secretary 13 inches of snow since Jan. 1 Since the new year began, we have had 13 inches of fluffy white stuff dumped on us, and it hasn't stopped yet. On January 1, five inches of snow fell on Midland only to be followed by eight more inches on January 2. If predictions from the weather office are correct--we have a lot more to look forward to before the most recent storm is over. If you're keeping track of the snow fall in metric figures--since the first of January, 33 centimetres of snow has been dumped on Midland and area. SIMCOE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION EVENING CLASSES at Midland Secondary School The following new courses will begin during January. Please register on the first evening of the class. Course Night 'Gourmet Cooking Tues 'Gourmet Cooking Wed Thurs Wed Photography Tues Mon the number of flu victims St. John Ambulance Mon ¢ since the outbreak began. Pre Natal -- Call Simcoe County Health Unit However, Watson says that it is a province wide thing and not just restricted to our area. Watson says he has 'no figures on how many people have been hospitalized with it either. He did say however, if it becomes a real epidemic the hospitals may have to turn some of the flu victims away to make way for the worst cases of it. Starts No..of Weeks Adult Fee Jan. 10 10 12.50 Jan. 11 10 12.50 Jan. 12 8 6.00 Jan. 11 10 7.50 Jan. 10 10 7.50 Jan. 9 10 7.50 Jan. 9 10 7.50 NOTE: There are also some openings in the following continuing courses. Basic Sewing -- Wed. -- $10.00 Advanced Sewing -- Mon. or Tues. -- $10.00 Snowmobile Maintenance Co Ed Gym Activities Upholstery -- Mon. -- $10.00 -- Mon. -- $10.00 -- Wed. -- $10.00 ENQUIRIES: Phone 526-2274 - Mr. K. N. Woods., Evening Class Principal. FINAL | CLOSE-OUT SALE 'Ends Sat Jan. 7, 5:30 p.m. EVERYTHING MUST GO You only have a few days to cash in on the FANTASTIC SAVINGS Bob &Larry's MEN'S WEAR 250 King St., Midland 926-2061 with the usual main- tenance expenses we supported four baseball Parks Committee: Chairman--Gary Pre- ston, Secretary--Darlene Treasurer--Bev Leonard. Directors: Gloria Lloyd, Don Marcellus, Bunny Toole, Jim Toole, Buzz Preston , Directors: teams, which included the and Joy Stuckey, Marie Harold and Mary Jo _ buying of two new sets of Ratcliffe. Community Leonard, Larry and_ sweaters. The hall was re- Centre Board Chairman: Bonnie Reynolds, Boyd insulated, hopefully it will Ron Toole, Secretary-- Leonara, vonn tagan, help cut down on the high Darlene Preston, Jim Toole, George and heating costs. A new Treasurer: Verna Marg Rowe, Bruce drain was installed along Marcellus. Bookings: Cameron, Jim and_ the back wall of the hall to Jean Jones. Directors: Sharon Scott, Murray and prevent seepage through the wall into the basement. Then _ the basement was insulated and paneled. This fall the Carol Fagan, Murray Lloyd, Jean Jones Don Marcellus, Yvonne Preston, Willis Reynolds. Anne Fagan. Last year committees and boards had another term. Along successful SALE ENDS THIS SATURDAY 5:30 P.M. Come in and see these BEAUTIFUL FUR COATS & JACKETS being offered at an average savings of 2% parking lot surfaced. At long last a suitable 10-acre parcel of land across from the hall and was re- present park has been purchased by the township for us to use as a park. Hopefully this winter there will be a rink in front of the Community Centre. The boards have been erected but there are many obstacles to be over come before we actually have ice. All activities under taken by this board are done by volunteers and your assistance is greatly appreciated. All meetings are open to the public so if you would like to attend they are held the last Wed- nesday of every month at the Community Hall. Looking forward to another successful year. We wish you all the very best of health and happiness for 1978. BIGGEST Discounts Ever Store Hours Tues. Wed. Thur. 9:30 a.m 5:30 p.m. Fri. 9:30 a.m. 9.p.m * Sat. 9:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Closed Mondays OF MIDLAND es <I Midland Town Centre 'We're better all around" King St., 526- NaS 2271 © | he Wednesday, January 4, 1978, Page 3