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A Puzzle and Something A Little MoreA Puzzle and Something A Little More

Worth their weight in saltWorth their weight in salt

Each salt truck used by the Woodstock Public Works Departmentis equipped with an electronic spreader that controls and spraysa liquid mixture of de-sugared beet molasses and salt brine onthe road salt just before it is applied to the road to make the saltstick to the asphalt. This improves the melting process byspeeding up the reaction in converting the solid salt to liquid saltbrine.

Worth their weight in saltWorth their weight in salt

Each salt truck used by the Woodstock Public Works Departmentis equipped with an electronic spreader that controls and spraysa liquid mixture of de-sugared beet molasses and salt brine onthe road salt just before it is applied to the road to make the saltstick to the asphalt. This improves the melting process byspeeding up the reaction in converting the solid salt to liquid saltbrine.

The Ever Popular ‘Party Line’The Ever Popular ‘Party Line’

In May of 1959, Radio Station CKOX introduced on an experimental basis a new program called “Party Line”. On this program Women’s Commentator Alice Munro invited listeners to call in and describe any problem pertaining to Homemaking which might require an answer. Others in the listening audience were encouraged to phone and supply the answer. The program became so popular that it was expanded to run five days a week from its original three and a booklet of the CKOX Party Line “Hints and Recipes for the Homemaker” was produced in 1960 and 1961 as a result of the success of the show.

The Ever Popular ‘Party Line’The Ever Popular ‘Party Line’

In May of 1959, Radio Station CKOX introduced on an experimental basis a new program called “Party Line”. On this program Women’s Commentator Alice Munro invited listeners to call in and describe any problem pertaining to Homemaking which might require an answer. Others in the listening audience were encouraged to phone and supply the answer. The program became so popular that it was expanded to run five days a week from its original three and a booklet of the CKOX Party Line “Hints and Recipes for the Homemaker” was produced in 1960 and 1961 as a result of the success of the show.

The London Olympics – 1908!The London Olympics – 1908!

Canada’s first team ever to go to the Olympics was in 1908, the Summer Games in London, England. Canada’s first flag bearer and the captain of the Olympic team was Edward Archibald. He was also a bronze medal winner in the Pole Vault.

The London Olympics – 1908!The London Olympics – 1908!

Canada’s first team ever to go to the Olympics was in 1908, the Summer Games in London, England. Canada’s first flag bearer and the captain of the Olympic team was Edward Archibald. He was also a bronze medal winner in the Pole Vault.

The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen orThe best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen oreven touched - they must be felt with the heart ~ even touched - they must be felt with the heart ~ Helen KellerHelen Keller

Change your thoughts and you change your world ~ Change your thoughts and you change your world ~ Norman Vincent PealeNorman Vincent Peale

People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but peoplePeople will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but peoplewill never forget how you made them feel ~ will never forget how you made them feel ~ Maya AngelouMaya Angelou

Even if you are a minority of one, the truth is the truth ~ Even if you are a minority of one, the truth is the truth ~ Mahatma GandhiMahatma Gandhi

The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen orThe best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen oreven touched - they must be felt with the heart ~ even touched - they must be felt with the heart ~ Helen KellerHelen Keller

Change your thoughts and you change your world ~ Change your thoughts and you change your world ~ Norman Vincent PealeNorman Vincent Peale

People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but peoplePeople will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but peoplewill never forget how you made them feel ~ will never forget how you made them feel ~ Maya AngelouMaya Angelou

Even if you are a minority of one, the truth is the truth ~ Even if you are a minority of one, the truth is the truth ~ Mahatma GandhiMahatma Gandhi

The Attawandarons were the first known permanent inhabitants of this region.The Attawandarons were the first known permanent inhabitants of this region.

The children's section of the Woodstock Public Library was housed in the The children's section of the Woodstock Public Library was housed in the Bethany Church building on Graham Street.Bethany Church building on Graham Street.

Here it remained until 1995 when it was demolished to make way for library Here it remained until 1995 when it was demolished to make way for library expansion.expansion.

The Attawandarons were the first known permanent inhabitants of this region.The Attawandarons were the first known permanent inhabitants of this region.

The children's section of the Woodstock Public Library was housed in the The children's section of the Woodstock Public Library was housed in the Bethany Church building on Graham Street.Bethany Church building on Graham Street.

Here it remained until 1995 when it was demolished to make way for library Here it remained until 1995 when it was demolished to make way for library expansion.expansion.