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Clinton News-Record, 1980-12-24, Page 17CLINTON 1 WS-RECOR ', WEDNESDAY, DH H D t 24, J. '.,A0 17 Holmesville Public School's Grade 4 class presented a modern drummers, birds that wouldn't sing, and a large -busted nurse at the version of The Twelve. Days of Christmas, complete with weird .school's concert December 16. (Photo by Cath Wooden) Varna community joins to help Coultis family start again Help coming The generosity of the people of Varna and surrounding areas was ;evident at a meeting held on Monday morning in -the church basement to organize •help for the Coultis family. In an hour's time, there .were enough appliances and furniture offered to 'furnish a house, and the offer of the Reid house at the westendof the village rent-free until spring, with 100 gallons of heating oil donated by Ross Scott Fuels. Offers of immediate financial assistance came from organizations and businesses in Bayfield, Brucefield, Seaforth, Goshen and Varna. The Zurich Mennonite Church brought in a comforter. Proceeds from the Orange Lodge's first card party on Jan. 9 will be donated to the fund. A benefit dance is being planned for early spring. ' A box was placed in the store - post office to receive cash donations, another for food; linens, Christmas gifts and clothing are being left at the church. A . co- ordinating committee was set up consisting of Jim and Dianne Kirton, Dave and Bonnie Roy (treasurers), Bev and Shirley Haill, Charles and Bernice Reid, Bill and Mary Chessell and Rev. Wilena Brown. Another fire On Wet-dnesday evening, the Brucefield Fire Dept. was called to the home of Stan and Betty. Smith, the former Flora Dowson house, when a malfunction in the furnace caused an ex- plosion, sending flames out through the door of the fire chamber. Stan had the presence of mind to shut off the valve on the' oil ,line, and it had almost burned itself out by the time the firemen arrived. Stan and Betty were pleased with the quick response of. the by Rena Caldwell Grace Drummond opened the Christmas xneeting of the Kippen Fast W.I. with a poem, and gave the report of the Area Convention held in St. Marys. The P.R.O. thanked the leaders of the last 4-H Club and presented them with a gift. Joyce Wilson and Margaret Hoggarth, two of the leaders, made 'reply. The next club is "Ready, get set, sew!" A quiltcommittee composed of Mrs. Vern Alderdice, Mrs. Stewart Pepper and Mrs. Robert Kinsman was set up. Mrs. Campbell Eyre chaired the program which opened with a poem. Several carols -were -sung -wit h Mrs Eyre 'giving an introductory followed by the story of the poinsettias. Mrs. Robert Kinsman favoured with two musical numbers and Diane Gerstenskorn demonstrated making decorations for Christ- masand all times with artificial flowers. She donated an arrangement hich was won by Margaret Hoggarth. Mrs. Charles Eyre thanked her and Mrs. Santa Claus Brucefield firemen. Bill and Helen Tay -1 have another grands. ��- born to Rod and Cathy Paterson of Clinton on Saturday. They're calling him Danny. distributed the exchange of gifts. Lunch was served by ' the hostess. Mrs. Vern Alderdice, .co hostess Mrs. Robert las- nee .Kinsman and the' corn- Grand Championship rnittee in charge.. 'with his I*rn sin steer at Congratulations go to the Junior Show and Sale Les Consitt. Be won the at the steekYar4s; , in,., at on December 13. Following the annual convention of the National Farmers Union held in Vancouver December 1 to 6, Mame Bright of RR 4 Carnp- bellford, was selected as co-ordinator for • NFU Region 3, Ontario. Mrs. Brigh.t,, who succeeds Joe Casey of Wallacetown, assumes the position with several years experience of being operate a 350 acre dairy actively involved in farm farm with a milking herd organization. During the of 40 cows near Camp held various offices at the thuxnberland'Count .Nor past 11 years, she has bellford in local, district, regional Mrs. Bright's duties in and national level, and is addition to co-ordinating quite* conversant and NFU activities In Region knowledgable on both 3 include serving as a provincial and federal director on the national farm policy matters. board and was also She, her husband Lyle elected a member, of the and daughter Kim, national executive. Bali & Mutch Ltd, Home Furnishings 71 Albert St. Clinton, Ontario Dear Friends: The Bank of Montreal closed their branches Dec. 12 in Brucefield and Londesboro. Citizens of Londesboro organized a meeting Wednesday which was attended by several carloads of people from Brucefrels: m An official from the Bank of Montreal in Clinton stated lack of computers and security of the bank personnel were the main reasons for leaving. There has been a bank Brucefield since 1907. Misses Joyce Broadfoot and Diane Wilson of Lamb ton College; _Sarni a ,_ spent the weekend with their parents. Mrs. Kay McMullen of Toronto visited at the manse with Rev. R: and Mrs. McMullen ' and -family. Brucefield . Sunday School pupils held their Christmas concert Sunday . afternpon. Bob Walters, Sunday School superintendent, welcomed everyone and thanked the board of stewards for the new curtains for the stage, Rev. R. McMullen led in singing Christmas carols with Barbara Livermore at the piano. Each class with their teachers - Joan Gruen - weld and Joyce Walters for the small children, Mary Fotheringham and Doris Ca me lon for the juniors, Jean Taylor and Barbara Moffat and Donna McBeath and Jean Rathwell for the in- termediates, Marilyn Broadfoot and Ann Walters the seniors, ach presented a number. These were in- terspersed with a piano duet by Kim Rathwell and Nancy Taylor, piano solos by Jerry McBeath and Lynn Moffat, guitar selections by Jo-anne Gruenwald and a reading by Cindy Walters. Carols were sung and Santa arrived and "gave--a-- present to each child. Toys can be dangerous, so shop carefully for Christmas. Home economists with Ontario's Ministry of Agriculture and Food caution shoppers to examine each toy carefully, check in- structions and visualize a child playing with it. A plaything that's 'perfect for an older child could harm an infant. If there is more than one child in a household, be sure a toy is safe for all. All edges, corners and surfaces should be smooth and rounded. Toys should be too large to swallow, but not large enough to hurt a chi,4,d ifthey fall on him. And they should be built to take punishment without breakinginto pieces that could be swallowed. 'toddlers like wheeled toys but make sure the wheels don't come off easily. We at Ball and Mutch Ltd. would like to take a moment of your busy schedule during this holiday season to remind you of our up -coming Check that wooden toys are fastened with screws, not nails. When buying rattles and similar baby toys, avoid thin plastic that could splinter. Any visible ball's or bells should be too big to swallow if, detached. All eyes on stuffed toys should be securely sewn. As a final precaution, show the child how to use the toy, Make sure it brings happiness, not trouble. • Our annual "Early Bird Sale" has become one of the most outstanding furniture sales events in the county — and why not? We offer a huge selection of high quality merchandise at all times, and it is from this stock that we have selected items that we can offer at sale prices. We do not "create" sales with merchandise that does not measure up to our regular high quality standards. So come in and look us over,— you'll be glad you did. There's extra savings for you this year - pay no sales tax on your furniture purchase. Sale Begins and lasts until the merchandise that we have selected to reduce has been sold so be an early bird and come in while the selection is at its best. We invite you to come to Clinton �C ''op and compare - on your next furniture purchase. CLARENCE DENOMME MICHELLE DENOMME DON DENOMME BROWN and we greet all our fine patrons with sincere best wishes` for a wond 'rf ul season. Many thanks for your loyalty and trust. V\Thile you happily dream of the sweet delights of a sugarplum world, we hope its fairy tale magic fills your holidays with dazzling delights. We have enjoyed knowing you and serving you this year. Season's Greetings from all of us at Finally we would like to pause at this time and express our sincere appreciation for g ,ur ever increasing acceptance and confidencle , in our service dnd merchandise. LORNE J. BROWN - FRED SHROPSHALL - PERC BROWN - CRAIG COX KEN JOHNSTON-DOUG CARTWRIGHT-DOUGLAS WISE -KEN MERNER-ANDREW COUPER YOUR FRIENDLY CHEVROLET and OLDSMOBILE DEALER USED .CARS and TRUCKS • CLINTON, ONTARIO SINCE 1935 CALL 483-9331 28 Years of Service To our many friends, old and new, our best wishes for a prosperous and happy New Year. - Bali 8t.Mutch LIMITED Home Furnishings 71 Albert Street, Clinton . 482-9505 We offer free delivery within a fifty mile radius of Clinton