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The Brussels Post, 1979-12-19, Page 28.ARNOLD STINNISSEN Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada May your Christmas celebration produce an abundance of glorious pleasures. To you and yours, our thanks. .N1AITSIDE ORCHARDS 887-6883 Brussels ssur d that the ecurity of your trust means all the woold to — THE BRUSSELS POST ,'DECEMBER 19, 1979 Madill Mirror Merry Christmas! Well, it is that time of year again, and with Christmas, comes the end of a year, and a decade. We of the Mirror staff have had a lot of fun putting the page together every week since October, and hope that our readers have enjoyed the publications this far. 1980 appears to be a future of bright promise for the Madill Mirror as we attempt to bring you all the news from our school, with new articles and maybe, just may- be, even some photographs! But for now, on behalf of all the editors, reporters and our staff advisor, Mrs. Cheryl McDonald,-I wish you We're proud to have served you this Christmas! Call on us again. and yours the best of the holiday season. May the joy, love and true spirit of Christ- mas encircle you all. Kathy underwood Band concert Hark! Was that a tubd I heard? You bet because last Friday 7th the Lucknow Con- cert Band under the direction of Gord Cayley appeared in Gym 250. There are approximately 75 band members in the band, which plays everything from Waltzing Matilda to Radetsky's March. People generally enjoyed the concert and were often surprised to find themselves as dancing partners to some of the band members, or in fact part of the band them- selves. I think thanks. should go to Mr. Wood, Mr. Ritter and our Student Council. Without these people Fridays would be less tolerable. We, the students of F.E. madill, would also like to thank the Lucknow Concert Band for a super concert and we hope to see them next year. CI • 0 pinion The date is December 31, 1979. The annual countdown of the last 60 seconds remain to be chanted by people everywhere; and then we pass from one decade into the next. The 1980's. One of the most exciting aspects of a new decade is the inclination to reminisce the major events and memor- able moments in one's life. The '70's have been an era of phenomenal development in many fields. Incidents range from the F.L.Q. marking the first of the French' rebellion in Canada to new cures found ISTM ql EE to treat Cancer. The fact 1 find most interesting is the many changes in clothes and hair styles; today's fashions seem so sensible and comfortable. Another change is the popular music that has emerged in the 1970's, the sounds seem to be getting softer, and more emphassis is put on talent and precision rather than the type a few years back. I have also noticed an increase in the Physical Fitness area in the past few years (which by no means could hurt anyone) to promote longer and beneficial lives. Sports have become more popular with all ages, and girls have their own leagues of softball, hockey and a new game called Ringette. People often wish that they could have lived in the past at a certain time, but I wouldn't trade living in the 1970's for anything. Today everyone has the maximum amount of freedom possible, there are more opportunities to be trained for more jobs and a greater chance to further one's education than ever before. We also have the advantage of modern technology which has only existed in the later half of the 20th century, Now that the supply of oil is diminishing we will turn to and finally acknowlege the elements of nature that have been present since the begin- ning o,f time; the wind and the sun to supply our energetic needs. If the 1980's continue as well as the 1970's our society will still prosper with all the benefits we have so eagerly employed plus the new ideas and discoveries in the future. Caroline Mulvey 1OF Editor makes good . This week congratulations should go to the Mirror's sports' editor, Lynne Nichol- son, who has won the honour of having her Christmas story published in the Village Squire. Lynne, who is also a 'member of the Drama Club arid Creative Writing Club, has brought acclaim to this school through her illustrious talents. CURLING A great winter sport that donkeys and sheep They all worshipped the baby And that baby grew up and did a terrible thing He loved us. So we crucified him, but we couldn't kill him. And He rose on the third day. And dared to love us again. You're right. It's just a story. But you're one of the main characters. It happened so long ago But it's still real today. Jesus Christ in alive right now And to you, I can say, "It's no fairy tale." Kathy Underwood. can be enjoyed by all ages. At FEMSS curling is an. intramural sport that many students enjoy. The student council pays for most of the expenses except for a $5.00 fee which is charged to the students when they join the curling club. On December 5, 1979 the Wingham Club started its year off under the super- vision of Mrs. Elston. It will coninue for 10 sessions. The Teeswater Club will begin after the holiday s under the supervision of Mr. Hawkins and it also will continue for 10 sessions. Also Mr. Roberts sometimes helps with the curling. Competitive curling will not start till mid January or February. The competitive team will be chosen at this time. Jo McCormick Lynn Nicholson 12F Holiday tapers ;,,./10L13,2 g low, lighting 'ffil*1";:,*"'his . glorious useason with our fond thoughts and warm thanks. h Tolt * V. It happened no long ago. I f it happened at all. It makes a nice story But is that all? ' A story? Don't try to tell me a virgin had a son by the Heavenly Spirit. I'm not a fool, you know. Don't tell me that three philosophers travelled 100s of miles just to see a baby. How gullible do you think I am? Don't try to tell me that some crazy shepherds actually saw angels. Get real! This is the 20th century! Yet, to you I say: Mary brought forth the son of the one true God And laid him in a manger Because there was no room in the inn. And there were in the hills, shepherds Tending their flocks by night And 10: An angel of the Lord appeared to them Bringing news of a birth and a promise of peace From the east came three wise men, following a star, with gifts Of gold, frankincense and myrrh, And there with the cattle, Not just a story Have an exhilarating journey through the jolly holiday season/ JOAN &..HOWARD. BERNARD BP Oil Canada Betisseit MAITLAND. VALLEY INSURANCE. FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS 1Vtonktooi LTD. • tititidC14 347.2241 8876663 - 1 . Oct .O* .1 4.4.-Il.OVA 0.1.4.-81*.CIVAP.11..4.-• 4 .S.A.AZ.:A4AUAYIk AT, VIArA/A-..