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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1970-12-03, Page 19Ey: From gy W ndow Shirley J; eller range' Mt.6.1tr The Canadian Standards Associ- ation warns against careless use of Christmas trees and lighting. Use a fresh tree, keep the butt immersed in water, and check old tree lights for frayed wires. Make sure tree lights you buy have the CSA mark of approval, your assurance that they are safe from fire and shock hazard. Open House for Conestoga The Technology Division of impression that the courses Conestoga College of Applied offered in the •Division are Arts and Technology, Doon Mickey Mouse in content. It Centre, is sponsoring an Open comes as quite a shock to some House at the College Friday and, of them when they find out how Saturday, December 11 and 12. rigorous the courses are. "Many industries in this area know little about the methods and equipment used in teaching the technician and technology programs at the, College," said Alan P. Tonkin of the Technology-Division. "They are also unaware of the facilities graduating students to show how competent „ the Technology`here which 'they' could essA:,greatt at:41,:tvaimn , the ',Technicians and' Tech ndlogists thine "d.. the "College For this reason, High School students and teachers have also been invited to the Open House along with industries and the public. "It will be up to our Clinton. News-rieC9rci, Thursday, December IQ, .1979 DON'T lie nutty with a Chri$tma$ rive! Auburn their families Friday , night It is getting uncomfortably AOS.e to ChriStiria4, isn't it? Don't get me wrong, love Christmas, It is a wonderful time of year. Bgt quite frankly, it gets a little expensive and .more than that, it becomes a real headache when one doesn't know what to buy for this one or that one. This year though, I said hang he .expense. This year I'm going to give the illusion of wealth when it comes to my children and my husband .... so I devised a plan that is entirely new to our .heinsehold. I posted a chart. It was just a simple. ruled chart with the names of my husband and family at the top of individual columns. Each column contained several spaces for entries by each member of the amity .... and I requested that each person write down those things he or she would like to have for Christmas. The cost, I told them, did not matter, Just enter your wants on he list and wait for Christmas to 11 round with the results, Now you may think that rtainly isn't .a very clever idea .., but that's because you aren't ued in to the rest of the story ust yet. In the very centre of the list I laced my name ... and of ourse, the spaces to write down hose things I would like to eceive for Christmas. Now ere's where the strategy comes n. On my list, I wrote things like and lotion and tea towels and oves and writing paper etc. etc. othing I wrote down would ost over $2, My family would waltz up to e list to write down their ndest dreams and note what other had boldly written in the ntre column. I would watch om my vantage point at the itchen sink as they read my list then seemed to reconsider heir own. "Is that all you want for hristmas?" my daughter asked. "Yes dear," I told her. "But that's not very much." he protested. te'It is allst really ueed,"" *"stech.e,"Afters ,a11; !ye:, liaV&, ely home •and plentsno eat' and to wear. What more cotild anyone ask for?" "But if daddy Only buys a bottle of hand lotion," she sputtered, "he's not going to spend much more money on us kids." "Don't be silly," 'I scolded. "I said you could write down just anything at all on that list and I'm not changing my mind now. Just because Pm satisfied with a little less is no real reason why you should not want more." My daughter looked at me a long time. Then she went to the list. I didn't even bother to watch as she made her entries. I didn't have to. I knew she would not fail me - and she didn't. On the list she wrote things like skate warmers and skate guards and hairbands and mittens etc. think it is called psychology. But there's more. A pot-luck dinner preceded the December meeting of the Ontario Street UCW on Tuesday with 33 members and six visitors in attendance. Christmas was the theme of the devotional period conducted by Mrs. C. Martin assisted by Mrs, Esther Kendall and Mrs. A. Groves. Mrs. F. McGregor then presided over the business period. A UCW Huron-Perth When I come to buy my Christmas gifts, for the family, I may not stick to the list for a mother always knows what it is her child will cherish most. There may be enough money in the budget to indulge each child (and hubby) in one or two special gifts. It will give me greater pleasure than ever before to really surprise them with items they were not expecting .... and. I'll just bet you that they will be thoroughly delighted and about 100 per cent more satisfied this Christmas than they have been for a few years now. There's only one thing I haven't figured out yet. How am I going to get my family to ignore what I've written on the list so that I can have what I really want most of all - their love, their trust and their respect. Presbyterial will be held in Mitchell United Church on Wednesday, February 19. The annual bazaar will be held this Saturday. Mrs. 0. Popp delighted the ladies with beautiful coloured pictures taken on a four of England, Scotland and Wales. Mrs. George Potter will be in charge for the program for the January meeting and the June group will serve refreshments. Fire safety precautions should head the list of every sensible family's preparations for Christmas, says Fire Chief Grant Rath, in a seasonal warning that a happy Christmas can change in a, few seconds into a family tragedy, in homes where such precautions are neglected. The Fire Chief urged the public to exercise special care in the setting up and decoration of Christmas trees, and drew attention to the following points: If plans call for a natural tree, it should be bought fresh and green, and kept outdoors or in an unheated garage before' being brought into the home for decorating. Then, one or two inches should be cut diagonally' from the butt, and the tree should be set up with the butt in water, which should be maintained above the level of the cut. Check strings of electric lights carefully for worn insulation, broken plugs or loose bulb sockets. Only CSA-approved lighting sets and only non-flammable decorations' should be used. Declare the tree Do not allow discarded gift wrappings to accumulate under the tree, Dispose of them as soon as gifts are opened, Even a green tree will burn if ignited by burning paper around the base. Set up the tree away from heat sources such as fireplaces, TV sets or radiators. Do not allow it to block access to doors or windows in the event of fire, Switch off tree lights at bedtime or when leaving the house. Fire Chief Rath points out that tests have proved that the safest tree is a tree with its butt set in water. However, if a tree has dried out before it is set up, it cannot regain its safe moisture level. A dry tree can be ignited by a single match, to burn violently to a charred state in a few seconds. Even artificial trees can be serious fire hazards. Metallic trees are conductors of electricity, and should not be decorated with strings of lights, but illuminated with floodlights. Some plastic trees, made from styrene materials, are flammable, unlike those made 'from polyvinylchloride. All trees should be removed WI ea tertain Holly, lighted .colored candles, Christmas belle and wreaths decorated the Auburn Community Memorial hell last, Friday evening when the WOMPOIS Institute enterteiried their families and members of the Horticultural Society and their- families to the annual Family night, President Mrs, Leonard Archambault welcomed. everyone and Pastor Alfred Fry said the grace, Over 125' sat dove to decorated small tables and helped themselves to the delicious smorgasbord dinner, Following, the dinner, Mrs. Archambault presided for the. program, A sing-song .was led by Oliver Anderson with his daughter, Miss Nancy Anderson at the piano. New people in the community who were guests were -welcomed to this district. Chairman of the Village Trustee Board, Fred Wagner brought ,greetings and read a. peom, Our Garden, Leonard Archambault spoke of the work that the W.I. and the Horticultural Society had done and, brought season's greetings. Two mouth-organ selections were played by Ross Robinson accompanied by Mrs. Robert Phillips. Mrs. W. Bradnock introduced the guest speaker of the evening, Personals Mr. and Mrs. Olive Allin and family moved last Saturday to their new home in Goderich on South Street. Mr. and Mrs. Gerrit Beimers went to Toronto last Thursday to see her sister who arrived from Holland. Mrs. Gordon Taylor and Mrs. Ralph Munro visited last Saturday with Mrs. Sidney Lansing in St. Joseph's Hospital, London. Miss Gail Miller of Toronto spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Miller. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Livermore and Robert of Fordwich and Mr. Ed Haines of Woodstock visited on the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Donald Haines. Mr. and Mrs. Al Zurbrigg of listowel .svisitedd last ' Thursday welt he i Ivirpc andis.ailrs7; akerte"iL Thillipsalei.;P William Gibson Who told about his 15 month visit to Australia. He showed very colorful slides of that country along with New Zealand arid the Hawaiian Islands. Mrs, Ed Dales thanked Mr. Gibson for his, interesting pictures and comments, Pastor A, Fry and Rev, Keith Stokes both expressed thanks for the invitation to attend, Mrs, Gordon Taylor, president of the Horticultural Society• thanked the W,I, for the invitation. She also thanked many for their, services and Walkerbui'n Club The monthly meeting of the Walkerburn Club was held at the home of Mrs. Ade Duizer with the President Mrs. Elliott Lapp in charge. The meeting was opened by singing 0 Canada and prayer was taken by Mrs. Henry Flunking. The minutes were accepted as read by the secretary, Mrs. George Schneider, The treasurer, Mm, Thomas Cunningham gave the financial statement. The roll call was answered by paying a penny for the month you were born in, The members decided to send money to their Korean Foster Child and also to get gifts for four members who have moved out of the community. They also decided to send Christmas cards to the older residents and the shut-ins. The roll call for the next meeting which is to be held on December 29 at the home of Mrs. Elliott Lapp is to be "Christmas Now! Anybody Care? is the theme of the CGIT National Christmas Vesper Services to be held in churches across Canada by Canadian Girls In Training during the month of December. Services will be held at Knox United Church, Auburn and Benmiller United Church at 8 p.m. December 13. The services, which are planned and conducted by the girls themselves, have been held throughout Canada every Christmas since 1940. This year the candlelighting service will see girls lighting four' candles, to combat prejildiCe and misunderstanding, need and assistance during the past year to help beautify the village. She stated that Santa and his reindeer were placed this year on the lawn of St. Mark's Anglican Church. Mrs. Archambault thanked everyone for' assisting in the program and thanked Mrs. Tom Lawlor for the beautiful decorations, She also thanked Mrs. Robert J. Phillips for being convener assisted by Mrs. Kenneth Scott, Mrs, Pearl Watson, Mrs. Ena Craig, Mrs. Frank Raithby and many other members. m a answered y a 25 cent gift for a child, The program will be in charge rs, Roy Daer and Ms. ve etdd of b and the lunch rs r I'e flunking Hwuilnl kbiengi.n charge of Mrs, Walter Cunningham and Mrs. Lorne A successful bake sale was held with Mrs. Joe Verwey as auctioneer, Twenty-three dollars was realized and half of this will be sent to the Children's Aid Society to assist with their Christmas gifts. The draw prize donated by Mrs, L. Archambault was won by Mrs. James Jackson. The program was in charge of Mrs. L. Archambault and Mrs. Henry Flunking. Mrs. Archambault read a poem and Mrs. H. Flunking Conducted a contest. A delicious lunch of quick breads and cheese were, served by Mrs. Roy Daer and Mrs, Ted flunking. strife, and to focus on individual needs — for love, friendship, and "knowing we are needed in our homes and communities". Canadian Girls In Training in Brandon, Manitoba and Streetsville, Ontario assisted in the preparation of the service. Forty-five thousand girls and leaders meet in Baptist, Church of Christ (Disciples), Presbyterian and United Churches in every province of Canada and the North West Territories. Offering from these ,services makes 'possible the work of the National CGIT Committee. UCW meets Or. 1107. Or. WO'. 010 01'' •Y1'; 101 07W. •iOr'' .0:101 JOT jPir.. 1067 •Or. 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