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Ospringe Ballinafad The Acton Free Wednesday Dec 1977 Area residents are Christmas concert is enjoyed by residents patients in hospitals by tines We know winter is coming and we know snow is on the way but are we ever really prepared for the first big blow like the one that moved In Thursday night and day stopping school buses and anything else that got In its way When the sun came out did you stop to admire the architect of the snowbanks It fascinating lo watch them being carved out and taking on ever changing shapes by nature while you are sheltered in the warmth of the house Mrs Vernon Stewart ac companied her fathT Mr Andrew Johnston to Toronto where she visited with her sister and brotherinlaw Mr and Mrs Carl Banas and family for a few days Mr Johnston remained for an ex tended visit Gordon Howes underwent surgery in Toronto hospital last week Mrs Howes is staying in the city with her daughter and son inlaw Dr and Mrs David Greyson until her husband is able to return home Crystal Clark 5yearold daughter of Deborah and William Clark Is a patient In Sick Children Hospital in Toronto We wish a speedy Silent tribute for Mrs McNabb by Peacock The Sunshine Club meeting for December 8 was held in the townhall and although it wasnt a very good day 39 members came to enjoy the company of others After Mrs Black welcomed everyone and the singing of Canada the community singing started off with It t any trouble to I L which helped eve to get into a Jovial mood although there was a very sad under note due to the passing of Margaret McNabb She was a member from the time the club first starting and could always be relied on to help in anyway Everyone stood and paid silent tribute to her remembering all ihe good she did The secretary read the report of the last meeting and then Mrs Dunk gave the treasurer s report The Health Nurse visited and Mrs Black Introduced her and she gave a little talk on what her Job entailed and how she can help everyone not Just babies She left some literature about diet etc and we hope that it will help us to prepare nutritious meals Mrs and Mrs had visiter New Horizons Club Wellington Terrace In and Mrs gave us a very enlightened des cription of the day they spent Bowling team standings are as follows Rovers Kay Feeds Pollers Optimists Four Corners 21 Guelphltes 19 Happy Gang 18 Pin pals IB Countrymen 15 Countrymen pis Peter Bosch Jan Loof spare Carneys points Howard Dunk Bob Lilley spare Kay Feeds points John Polo Elmer Allan Optimists points Dune Kingsbury spare 554 Ferguson Dynomites 7 points Fred Vandervalk Pin Pals points Danny Bolton Kathy Holman and learned about other Sen ior Citizens and what they do around here Mrs Nell is con gratulated Mrs on her good report Miss Gladys Hanna came forward and gave a reading by Edgar Guest A Bit and then Mrs Davidson gave a reading Three Monkeys a poem which made one think about sharing Euchre and crokinole came next on the agenda the high scores for euchre going to Mrs Daisy Mr Bert Davidson and Mrs Willa Morrison ss Gladys and Mr William Hay den took the high scores for Mrs Mary Milne and Mrs Elsie Leitch made banana cake cherry date and nut and fruit loaf which they served with cheese and a nice cup of tea for lunch Despite the bad day everyone had a pleasant afternoon and it all came to an end too soon for some members Don t forget there is no meeting in the afternoon of the 22nd December as that is the day of the Christmas din up in the Com munity Hall The time of the dinner and there will be Christmas carols and entertainment during the evening points Roy Nightingale Ivy Ritchie Rovers points Vivienne OBrien George Smith Happy Gang 2 points Dennis Death R Seim Guelphltes points Jestln spare Dune McPhedran Four Cor points Nellie Stokman Tony Stokman 536 Men over spare Dune McPhedran Howard Dunk Dennis Death Gary Parkes Roy Nightingale Sam Women over Nellie Stokman Erke Van Jean Smith Ivy Ritchie Nina Coverdale Ferguson 508 Ann Parkinson 508 return to good health for both of these patients The Brownies Bake and Craft sale was quite success ful despite the stormy evening There was a fair turnout and everything was sold Neighbors friends and school children have been most kind in donating food clothing and toys to Mr and Mrs Brian Clint and family after fire completely des troyed the frame house on better known to some as the Struther place Mr and Mrs Clint ore at present staying with Mr and Mrs Bradley Buck on the First Line The three girls arc in with their grandparents A Christmas program of choruses duets recitations and lots of music was en joyed at Knox Presbyterian Church alter the service Sunday morning and there was a good crowd out to hear it A rhythm band by the wee ones and several piano tlons and guitar and music were pre sented A pot luck supper in the basement followed the concert Ospringe school busy preparing for their Christmas concert on December John Little from Outdoor Education put on a pioneer demonstration for grade pupils on Foods and The Way of Life of the Pioneer He brought with him a home made apple drier and demonstrated how to dry apples He had gathered wild grapes in the fall and made grape juice and discussed the aspects of pioneer life By Mrs Art Ben I on We extend sympathy to Mrs Sam Mileham and fam ly in the passing of Mr Mileham a week ago also extend sympathy lo Mrs Parker and family in the passing of Mr Parker last week Dick was well known here having lived here for a few years after Immigrating from England Communion services were observed at Li m chouse bytenan Church on Sunday The Sunday School children enjoyed the annual Christmas party on Sunday after noon Four lose house A 125yearold farmhouse on Trafalgar south of Highway was reduced to rubble Monday morning after fire broke out In the kitchen and completely destroyed the two- storey home Renting the home were Dave Duff Bill 30 Glen Tombs and Chris Nyman 29 No estimate of value has yet been determined on the home owned by the Ministry of Correctional Services but four occupants renting the house have lost everything Winifred Smith Sunday was a special day at Ballinafad church It was family and white gift Sunday Many parents came out with their families to enjoy the worship service and participate in the fellowship as lunch was served after the service In the basement The children and young people took part In the service The first verse of the Christmas Carol Away In a Manger was sung by the kindergarten class with all Joining In with the other verses Georgina Norman read the first scripture lesson and Susannc Lewis the second scripture The third candle of Advent was lit by Mr Stiles who explained in detail why It signified The Tree of Jesse The Junior choir delighted all with an anthem The children and grown alike listened attentively as Mrs Stiles read a Christmas story The Munroe family took up the offering and Gerry Clarke and Paul were the ushers for this family Sunday After lunch served down stairs ail returned upstairs for the Sunday school con cert Joyce Clarke as superintendent for the Sunday school had charge of the program and called on Mary Jane Guest for the welcome and opening recita Hon The Christmas Scene wa3 next and was portrayed POURING TEA at the Eden House Christmas tea on Wednesday was Mrs Irene Stewart formerly of Huntsville Aerial picture taken of manse Ely Mrs Hon McLean The superintendent Horace and a number of scholars had charge of the service for White Gift Sun day Laurie Early and Greg and Jay read the scriptures and Mrs Earl Ward and Mrs Thomson told stories about Let the Children Come Valerie and Connie Taylor 1 the third Advent candle The ch are busy practicing for the concert lo be held on Wednesday December 21 It planned to start the pot luck supper at The concert Is to be held next Sunday Dec IB at clock Since Christmas falls on Sunday this year there will be no Sunday School Ebenezer C W held their December meeting at the home of Mildred Word Twenty ladies answered the roll with a donation for centre The president Audrey Kltching opened the meeting a reading about loneliness It was decided to buy the book about Clure and to give Rev and Mrs an aerial picture of the manse The Christmas boxes or the Utterly were it was decided lo cook after the choir lie I service Mrs the evening read a poem and re id ttt Mrs All sop 1 A number of hymns were sung Mrs Diamond read a poem by Mrs rhomns gave a on What s Christmas and then Do you remtml Mrs Young rcid Egypt Mrs I an served Ospringe home gutted ire 1 out a frame house soulh of Os on but this the home was The fire last week caused no injuries The is owned by the Grand Conservation Authority and it is leased to the Brian CI nt family A fire in the same house in tale October ma For Boys Girls Ladies and Men Tack Togs St Plaza Georgetown 7 8771818 by the kindergarten class The primary class signified The Christmas Bells a recording of famous bells played In Germany was pro vided by Mrs Schwartz made it effective as the little ones acted their piece Sinclair had a recita tlon Alma Sinclair and Mr Stiles put on a humorous skit Carol Johnson and Jennifer Monroe each gave a reading and Leigh played a piano solo which ended the Sunday school part of the program Mrs Pat Kerr then took over and played for a group of junior County farmers who sang several selections which were thoroughly enjoyed Pat and BobKerr with the help of son Jeffrey playing the drums entertained with a few numbers Mrs Joyce Clarke of the Sunday school thanked the and the Junior Farmers group who had provided the extra members for the concert Santa arrived to the tune of Jingle bells and had a gift for all the children It was a happy time for all The December meeting or the W I was held at the home of Mrs McEnery It was the annual Christmas get together when husbands were invited It was a pot luck dinner Christmas decora and lighted candles graced the tables set up in the dining and living room Deli hot food and tempting desserts were arrayed on the kitchen table Each took food of their choice most took a sample of each When the meal was over the men sat around the table for a chat and the ladies gathered in the living room for a short busi meeting Mrs and Mrs Koperdraad said they would lead the new club of the girls Focus On Living coming up in the New Year The motion was carried to give the welfare committee extra money to spend for the sick and shut Ins at this season of the year The program committee then took over and a singsong fol lowed Two amusing contests were held between the married couples A few games of euchre were enjoyed Lille Given and Lloyd Marshall being the winners There was 1 exchange of gifts to end a happy Christmas time party Mrs thanked the for opening their home The dance spon sored by The hall board was very well attended on Satur day evening There was an ample supply of food as it was a pot luck supper served buffet style The Country s supplied the music and all reported a good time Several parents and friends enjoyed the concert provided by the young students of Bris bane school It was held on Thursday evening at the school I GREETINGS This Is the time year when communication Is all Important a time when friends need how much they mean to each other With this In Acton Free Press has a unique way lor you to let your friends and relatives know you re thinking about them Ihls Christmas To someone close to you the best of the season simply jot your great down and give us a call at 853 or drop it our off at 59 How Street And the cost Only 75 1 A Inches This Christmas let The Free Press help you greet that Special Someone SEE THIS FLYER IN THIS WEEK S ISSUE OF YOUR FOR MANY MONEY SAVING CHRISTMAS SPECIALS Remember Milton Mall is open daily from 1000 am to 930 pm Saturday 930 am to 930 pm for your shopping convenience