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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1975-12-24, Page 13q orb' On hand for the holiday . . . jolly good voiglies tO everyone. y. Correspondent Mrs. A. McCall The McKillop Unit of the U.C.W. of Duff's United Church, Walton was held at the home, of Mrs. S. McCall• Wednesday. Dec. 10 for a dinner meal served by the losing side of the copper contest. Mrs. C. Wey gave the Call to Worship the theme was on Music. A group of Christmas hymnswas sung. Responsive readings 525-528 were read by Mrs. Wey and Mrs. Hackwell followed by prayer. Mrs. Hackwell read the Scripture Luke 2 43-20. Offering was taken by Mrs. Hackwell and dedicated by Mrs. Walton :-.UCW91Vps MPP s.get new qppointments to Children's' Aid Short Shots lack some of the exuberance we have seen in the past, There are now more outdOor lighting and Christmas scenes than in earlier years but de you remember when there used to be a huge tree in the centre of our main street? There ' were even, on occasion, some people filled with the merry spirits of Christmas, singing lustily beneath the tree's gaily lighted boughs in the late night or early morning hotirs: Other sounds emphasized the Christmas season, filling the air with delightful musk, the chiming of the sleigh'• and cutter bells,w hick alas, is heard no more. In the weeks just prior to Christmas the streets and stores were filled with shoppers hugging gaily Wrapped packages, shouting Christmas greeting to one and alt, enjoying meeting acquaintisses perhaps' sada* seen during' Oa told Of -the year. *IR* Wey. Hymn ".0 'Little TOWT1 of Bethlehem" was sung. • Mrs, M. Dennis 'president presided for the business opening with a poem "Christmas then 2000 Years. Ago". Minutes of the last meeting were read by Mrs. G. McNichol. Roll Call was taken and ans- wered by everyone giving a gift to the Children's Aid Society. Treas. report was given by:.. Mrs. M. Hackwell followed by a gift exchange. Mrs. D. Dennis gave a very interesting talk on her recent trip to Africa. Mrs. M.' Dennis closed the meeting with prayer. Jack Riddell, MPP for Huron- Middlesex, has been' appointed agrieultural critic by the` provincial Liberal party, replacing Murray Gaunt, MPP for Huron- Bruce. r Mr. Gaunt has been appointed chairman of the Liberal caucus. As a graduate of Guelph University in Animal Husbandry and a Dashwood area farmer, Mr. Riddell h as had a great deal of experience in farmers needs and their problems. "A main priority with the party is the preservation of agricultural land. We can't allow- prime one and two land to be, used for industry. Asphalt and corn don't mix", Mr. Riddell said. "We are also discusiing a farm income insurance plan. The farmer can't afford to take all the risks. The government is talking about low food costs and the farmer just can't be expected to take.on all the risks involved, they need to be guaranteed a stablized price," he said. Mr. Riddell will be responsible for legislation in any agricultural matters and any matters in agricultural expenditures. Before being made agricultural critic; Mr. Riddell was environ- mental critic for the party for the past one and one half years. Mr. Gaunt is -also pleased with his new appointment. As chairman of the Liberal caucas, Mr.Gaunt will be responsible for • making sure that the members know what is. corning up in the house, He will also act as a liaison between the caucus and members of the party. CLARK UPHOLSTERY Mr.Gaunt was, the agricultu critic for the Liberals for 1.0 yea with one year in. between Ministry of transportation m a communications' critic. Deck the halls! Trim the tree! Make Christmas a time of good humour and glee...for everyone! CHEERIO Representatives of Ontario Housing were . at the Senior Citizens Apartments here on Wednesday last to confirm applications previously accepted and to accept others.To date only nine applications have been confirmed so there are a number of pleasant, attractive units still available. Mrs. Jean ' Allen of Ontario Housing was on hand to assign; accepted applicants their apartments with immediate occupancy. ****** The hamlet of Egmondville is facing the same problem as Brussels -- a proposed sewage System. It would cost a million dollars over a.A4 year period. The reeve and council of Tuckersmith have decided that before any decision is made Tuckersmith will mail a questionaire to the 1.70. property °worts asking if they...'‘'. are in fairest of it. Coosidllits aril* that„.a vote weehl goad idea. The • deplikr ...the tipiiian'`at ltbe tevidetts;;: thear: illeckey Teeters are (tang tlnentseives proud these days. The managers and coaches of these teams deserve a great . deal of credit .' for the time mat effort they give these boys, to say nothing of the travelling they provide transportation for. Keep up the good work. May your efforts bring continued 'success throughout the remainder of the season. ****** st 'Of .11S: apiteoisitedi weather, and road the past' ins and • have hoped- that, eptsiese over the *MOW? :Season. .} is however 'ipmeitionskde.if it has been ideal for the Itiessels-business folk. In this age of the car, with easy gravelling; distance Means Halle and" a great many people' are inclin ed to forsake their local merchants and go looking for, 'bargains, and greater selection, in city stores. Too bad, but true. • ***** A Joyous Christmas to all our readers. May the New Year keep The Christmas season, seems to bringing Happy Days To You. SnowtroHe Rating at its Best SEE THE PROS. IN A(T;ON Santa's pack is hrimuring with our good wishes and thanks. " . Parker Plumbing 8t...Heatingi• 884679 • t • I. ... ISTMAJS It's Christmas families gather 'round the tree friends exchange greetings — and we, extend our thanks and hest wishes' to all. BELGRAVICO-•,OP THE BRUSSELS POST, DECEMBER 24, VMS 44.