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He's earning `brownie points'
As my birthday came and wen(this
month, I reflected upon the presents
bestowed upon me by Mr. Fixit.
He really is one smart cookie.
Although, an earlier present was sup-
posed to mark this occasion, he sur-
prised me by offering further gifts - one
of romantic thoughts and one of practi-
cality.
A large bouquet
delivered to
my office
and quickly
lifted my
spirits which
are usually
at a low after
the paper
has gone to
press.
The second he delivered himself that
evening. It was wrapped in newspaper
(how suitable) and from the size, shape
and weight of the box 1 offered guess
that it was a box of chocolate turtles,
one of my favorite weaknesses.
What was hiding under the newspa-
per was a 43 piece set of tools (for want
of a better word). I chuckled out loud. 1
guess he had been hearing or reading
about my complaining that I never had
the 'right tools when I decided to play
Mrs. Fixit. So now 1 am the proud
owner ofa ratchet set, with nine differ-
ent, screw driver ends, nine different
sockets, a host of wee screwdrivers for'
fine work, a set of allan keys, and pli-
of fresh flowers was
ers. And it is all encased in a wonderful
black leather case! -
You may recall that 1 was complain-
ing in an earlier column about not
being able to find all his electric tools
and figureuow to use them. Well,
gradually, he' is digging them up and
giving me some instruction on their
safe use.
Yes, Mr''Fixit is sure earning
"brownie
ants."
already had
a mini -tool
box with an
assortment
of screw-
drivers,
wrenches, nails etc., but for some rea-
son every time I go to it, MY tools are
missing, and I know the cat has no use
for them.
As my collection is now growing, 1
think for Christmas I'm going to ask
for one of those super duper, tall, red
tool boxes on wheels with a LOCK.
Here's a bit of trivia for you. The
word "Xmas" is criticized by some
because it leaves "Christ" out of
"Christmas." However, it apparently
has a respectable meaning. "Xmas"
dates back to the 16th century. "X" is
the,first letter in the Greek spelling of
"Christos" which is "Christ." Add
"mas" and you have "Xmas," pro-
nounced "kris-mas" or "ex-mas."
Ram b lings
by Pat Livingston -
Chamber of
Commerce mem-
bers Pat
Livingston, Tracy
Meurs and Margie
MacPherson were
busy helping town
foreman Gary
Austin decorate the
light standards last
week. Two were
completed and the
rest are to be done
by Friday. The pro-
ject is a combined
effort of the
Chamber and town
council. (Helm
photo)
entire pmois
Big tracks in woods were from Canadian lynx
', 70 years ago
December 2, 1926
e 'Old Tyme Fiddler's Contest - In the
Lochalsh Hall, Friday evg. December 3, com-
mencing at 8 o'clock: Contests also in clog
and other step dancing, recitations and songs. A real
old time concert. Lucknow Quartette will assist.
Admission 35 cents & 15 cents.
Dance after the concert. Admission to dance, 50
cents including tax.
' Riversdale - Hunters about Riversdale were great-
ly excited for a few days last week over what was
thought to be the presence of a black bear in the
'neighboring woods. Tracks discovered in the swamp
Were such as a good sized bear might make. In the
organized hunt Vic, Pettipiece shot and killed a large
Canadian lynx. The animal weighed 26 pounds and
measured seven feet long. The lynx has long been a
,rare animal, but a few still survive in the great swamp
of Greenock and in the northern part of the county.
50 years ago
December 4, 1946
ass Highway Resolution -The Lucknow
Business Mens Association endorsed a resolu-
tion to the Minister of Highways and to the
local member, Mr. John Hanna, to have High.way 86
paved in 1947, and recommended that work be .start-
ed at the western extremity of this road as these
municipalities have no provincial paved highways.
Bill Chin - has started his. apprenticeship at
McKiin's Drug Store, as Reid McKim will enter
pharmacy at the first of the year. Bill had planned to
enter university to study dentistry; but this year's
class was far overtaxed, and Bill decided to enter the
business, and attend pharmacy after apprenticeship.
15 'years ago
December 2, 1981
Win
premier exhibitor at Royal -Todd
Farms of St. Helens have wort Premier
Exhibitor of the sheep, division for the
third time at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair held
in Toronto last month. Hugh and Wayne To,dd won
the honor in 1.977 and 1978.
The Todds won Grand 'Champion pen of ten mar-
ket lambs again this year which has become a tradi-
tion, since Todd Farms has won this class every, year
they have exhibited.
Auxiliary raises $5,000 for hospital - At its Nov.
23 meeting, the Auxiliary to the Wingham and
District Hospital dee:ided on several equipment pur-
chases to be made with the money raised during their,
October Community Canvass. A "Pegg -o -Stat, used•
for taking x-rays of children, costing $899, and a
"Hot Pack" for physiotherapy, costing $1,700;
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