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The Brussels Post, 1977-12-14, Page 17ff Merry Christmas. . Merry Christmas..,. To You. . TAKE SPECIAL CARE WITH THE TREE. . . . STAND IT IN WATER CLEAR DISCARDED WRAPPINGS AWAY FROM THE TREE . . KEEP CIGARETTES AND MATCHES AT A SAFE DISTANCE . AND NEVER LEAVE SMALL CHILDREN UNATTENDED EVEN FOR A MINUTE: BRUSSELS FIRE DEPT. THE BRUSSELS POST, DECEMBER 14 1977 -17 Cranbrookis oldest lent in on. mtelon w days Harry 'ith her 10 is a n and ble to y after Victoria ncl Mrs. • niece was Mrs. Knox mire. aneral implete ice was ck with Ingham :trt will netery. f. resident dies Mrs. Mac Engel Correspondent This commgnity was, shocked and saddened on Friday to hear of the sudden death of Mrs. Wes. McEachern, our oldet resident. Sincere sympathy is extended to her husband, son and other relatives. Mrs. Calvin Cameron visited Mr, and Mrs. Oscar Huehn in Conestoga. Mrs, Clem Steffler arrived home from an enjoyable trip to Dace River, Alberta, .where she visited for several weeks with her son Clem and Mrs. Steffler and family. Several from this area took advantage of the bus trip to Simcoe to see the Christmas lighting. Fortunately the weather man cooperated giving a. bright sunny but cold day. All enjoyed the winter scenery and a beautiful sunset. Bluevale WMS hold Chris GREY TOWNSHIP RECEIVES NEW GRADER - Grey Township recently took delivery of a 740 Champion Motor Grader costing $67,838., Laverne Culbert, Sales Supervisor for Champion Road Machinery presentsthe keys for the new grader to trues a meeting Robertson 209, Ken Henry 246, 217, Bonnie Brewer 236, Dorothy Jim Thompson 204, Bob Gillespie Thompson 232, 219. Roy Williamson, Reeve. Others in the picture are Harry.Gillis., grader operitor; John Gillis, Councillor; - Edythe Cardiff, clerk;- Leona Armstrong, Councillor; Ross Engle, road superintendent and John Johnston, Councillor.% (Photo by Langlois) Mrs. Joe Walker Correspondent Bluevale W.M.S. It was all so 'beautiful, th e. night, fresh and crisp with gently falling snow, the home, exuding the warmth of welcome with all its fascination of Yuletide sparkle and gaiety, and the meeting, the final one oftheyear, the Christmas one, with Jesus left in, was a deepening enrichment of the rhythm of our life together. This was the W.M.S. meeting of Bluevale Presbyterian Church at the residence, of Mrs. Harvey Robertson. The program commenced witth„a.‘call to worship and the singing of carols, followed by devotions by Mrs,. Joe Walker and Mrs. Glenn Golley suggesting that instead of making Christmas a commercial extravaganza resulting in total exhaustion we must put Jesus back into our hearts and truly worship him in song, prayer, and study. Refrain from' excess wuth with gifts. Think 'of the homeless, poverty Stricken folk in our midst and distribute necessary gifts to them. Share. The topic, the Birth of. Christ, was in charge of Mrs. Harry Elliott, assisted by -Mrs. Keith. Moffatt, Mrs. Ross Mann, and Mrs. Wm. Mundell. Surel y they convinced all thirteen ladies in attendance, that in this day of worldly unrest, each of us' must get down to the business of putting Christ back into our Christmases and our lives. In our search for Christ if we reach out to others with love, show concern for them and their problems, His love reaching out to us will guide us away from the sidetracking temptations of this life to-the wonder and joy of Christ and his unique birth, so that when we think of.Christmas we think of him, and will teach our children so to do. Interesting reports were submitted from the various secretaries, discussions of business items were made, and the meeting closed with carol singing, prayer and refreshments .served by Mrs. Joe Walker, Mrs. Glenn Golley and Mrs. Harvey Robertson. At the Sunday morning service of worship in the United Church ; Rev. Brown chose for her serttion title, "God has Kept his Promise", She said, "Let us ask ourselves about the challenge of being the light Of the world. Remember the essential gift, freedom of love to do the thing to be Christians." George Thomson lit the second advent candle. It was called "Bible" candle and placed on the tree. the chiidith S story was about an Arab, Jasha. The children were told about the dead seas scroll, the oldest version of the Bible and record of God's people. They were reminded of the first advent candle lit the previous Sunday at the White Gift service and of the globe which. was placed .on the tree as a reminder that God has the whole world in his hands. The money and white gifts presented by the children were sent to Rev. Larry King to help with his work in. Newfoundland. The children of the Sunday School will present their concert on. Sunday afternoon, December 18. Personals Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. .Clarence Henning were Dayle Fischer, Marie, Sheila and .Kevin Walker, Mrs. Marty Cretier and AinyeeJo. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Elliott, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Elliott, Mr. and Mrs. George Fischer and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Walker. The Sunday school room of the Bluevale Presbyterian Church was well filled .on Sunday afternoon when the, Sunday school presented their Christmas program. Everyone enjoyed the recitations, piano solo s, skits and carols presented by each class and introduced by Dewayne Golley and John McInnes. Santa Claus distribtited gifts. Those celebrating an early Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Alex MacTavish on Sunday were Mr; and Mrs. Robert MacTavish, Timothy and Kenneth of Wmgham, Mr. and Mrs. John K. MacTavish, Donald MacTavish and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Collins, all of Brantford; Mr. and Mrs. John R. MacTavish, Mr. and Mrs. Allan McColeman, Kitchener; Mr. and Mrs. Ken Grant and Mr. and Mrs. Don Dosman, Kevin and Sherry, all of St. Clements; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Grant, RR #4, Wingham, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Willitts and Ray of Wroxeter, Miss Norma Willitts, Guelph, Mike Regear, Mildmay and Mr, and Mrs. Wm., Dettman, LET YOURSELF GO DOWNHILL Wroxeter. Wroxeter Mixed Bowling Men's kJ Pellett , High Triple-Ken 688, Men's High Single-Ken Pellett 248, Ladies High Triple-Nolda Kulas 649, Ladies High Single-Audrey Johnston 276, Games 200 and, over:-Shriley Pellett 203, Dorothy Craig 203, Ron McMichael 221, 223, Doug Fischer 217, Jerry Van Ender 211, 226, Gordon Haasnoot 233, Aart de Vos 202, Agnes Haasnoot 215, Ethelene Smith 205, Wes Ball 224, Nolda Kulas 270, Audrey Johnston 276, Joe Craig 220, Ken Pellett 244, 209, 235, Randy Hutchinson 211. Bluevale Mixed Bowling Ladies High Single-Bonnie Brewer 236, Ladies High Triple-Dorothy Thompson 607, Men's High Single-Ken Kenry 246, Men's High Triple-Bill "Robertson 599, Games 200 and over: Harris Campbell 206, Bill NOOSE A fRE314 WEE, BEND A NEEDLE IF IT BREAKS REJECT -TREE IT5 TOO DRY USE ONLY I5-AMP CIRCUIT