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Eden Mills Christmas visitors in community homes by Mrs Mr and Mrs Charles Davidson Acton were recent visitors with their cousins Sada and Katie Mrs Wilk Wilson ac by Mrs George Watson Guelph recently visited with Mrs Wilsons law Mrs Freda Watson formerly of Guelph who is now a resident in a nursing home in Some of the Friendly Seniors who also belong to the Sunshine Seniors in Rock wood enjoyed a lovely Christmas supper catered by the Upited Church Group at their town hall on Dec 1st They were delight fully entertained in the even by The Marianne Trifunovlch Group from and Mrs Vivian 0 Brien of with her country music and dancing George Day of Rock wood also got in the dance act All told it was a great night for our young at heart seniors The Youth Group of the Presbyterian Church added to Sunday service with a short skit on a modern trip to Bethlehem The third Advent candle was lit and White Gifts were gathered The con gregational luncheon followed the service with hot casseroles turkey and yummy desserts The children and adults all received Christmas candy Very much enjoyed was the Chrislnas solo sung beautifully by the minister Rev Carrie in the morning worship Mr and Mrs Jim Frankow and son Adam from Erland Pork Illinois are Christmas visitors with Joanne parents Mr and Mrs Eric Locke It and Jim folks in Toronto The United Church is holding the annual Christmas Eve communion service Sunday December at 11 pm Mrs James Blacklock from the Cambridge Country Manor Hespeler her Churchill The Acton Free Press Wednesday Dec 1978 B11 children and their families gathered at the Eden Mills community hall for a family Christmas dinner catered by the Community Club All report a great meal and a good time Mrs Bob Sharon and Kevin recently enjoyed a short vacation with Fran brother and family in Toronto Sunday weather was great for and there were several folks out enjoying this winter sport Sincere best wishes to all for a jolly good Christmas They seem quite happy llu town Christmas Is filled With fun and running again this year Susan and and Pat laughter took the opportunity Us fullest advantage Limehouse Families gather for Yule Ospringe Bus drivers see TV show taping by Doris Fines Mrs Byron Bruce was hostess for the Christmas meeting of the Ladies Aid Mrs Barry Clarke opened the meeting with a reading An African Christmas With Mrs Gordon in charge the Christmas story from Mat thew and Luke was read with all members participating Mrs Ward Bruce prepared an enjoyable Christmas pro gram which began with a sing song of Christmas melodies Ducts by Mrs Bryon Bruce and were enjoyed Mrs Ralph Sinclair gave a reading on A Christmas Program Mrs Ward Bruce presented a contest a humorous reading Was the Night Before Christmas Following an exchange of gifts and a delicious lunch of Christmas goodies Mrs Bryon Bruce closed the meeting with prayer Drivers from the Denny Bus Lines their husbands or wives had a most enjoyable time in Toronto where they visited the CBC television studios for the toping of the Tommy Hunter show Many were surprised at the amount of work and time that is in volvcd in taping a minute show which took 3A hours After the show the drivers embarked to the Seaway Towers where they enjoyed a bountiful repast Communion service was observed at Knox Pres Church Church on Sunday morning The Explorers had set up the Nativity scene and Mrs Noble Dean told the Christ mas story and asked questions about it Rev Dean sermon was on The Birth of Jesus A trio of girls Heidi Schotsch Suzanne Walma and Karen Jackson sang The Birth of a King I wish you all the Blessings of a Happy Yuletlde Season by Mrs I Benton Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Randy Scott on the arrival on Dec of a little daughter Theresa Louise a sister for two little sons Mrs Hocdemaker of Vancouver has been visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Gordon Booth recently We enjoyed Christmas carols on Thursday evening when the Brownies Cubs and Guides called We were sorry to learn of the passing of Gordon Booth on Saturday We extend sympathy of all In the neigh to Mrs Booth and family Mr and Mrs Robert Rough ley motored from Edmonton last week to be with their parents over the holiday Regular service will be held at Presbyterian Church on Dec at a and a Carol Service will be held at pm All art welcome from Mrs Hannah Congratulations to the Cubs who have earned the following Tawny star Mike Hannah artist badge Greg Lam collector badge Chris and Greg Tail kecptr badge Gary Foster houst orderly badge John Benton red star Slcphnn Widmont The cubs celebrated Christmas in the pack in three different ways this year They attended the play Cinderella in Georgetown made Christmas tree or party and went Carol singing in the fr Singing your betauNe youre no wesay and wInIi vou a worn Lil Bill Beth Mark Bill Paul PLAZA VARIETY -ROCKWOOD- is taking stock of our season wishes to our many appreciated customers Ron Short and staff R SHOPETTE JUNCTION 24 FURNITURE APPLIANCE WAREHOUSE GRUNDYS OWNER and STAFF EXTEND TO Jik YOU AND YOURS OUR BEST WISHES FOR A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR WE THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR PATRONAGE DURING THE SEASON AND WE WILL BE READY TO SERVE YOU SIX DAYS A WEEK IN HOURS FOR HOLIDAY SEASON CLOSED DECEMBER CLOSED JANUARY 1st WE WILL BE OPEN FOR VIEWING DECEMBER 26th FROM A M TIL9PM AUCTION SALE STARTS AT7PM REGULAR HOURS tilFrl 8a til Sat tiISp m AUCTION SALES Tues 730pm Thurs 730pm Sat 2pm SPECIAL FOB HOLIDAY SEASON On Main Floor Coffee and End Table Cheilerflofdi Dining Room Su lies Bedroom Suite Cuilo Coblnott CHARGEX MASTER CHARGE CHEQUES WITH ID fills our hearts young and old alike on Christmas morn May the joy that illuminates your home remain with you all through the holiday SWANSTON FARM EQUIPMENT Rockwood 8569512 Candlelight service for community folk The Scouts invested two members Clifford and John had fun bobbing for apples They are planning to exchange Christmas gifts The Beavers decorated the Christmas tree in the Seoul Hut with decorations they had made themselves Group Committee had their December meeting in the Hut with only seven people present It was decided not to have a January meeting and plans were made to a pot luck supper in February by Joanne Turner Dickering candles fragrant evergreen boughs and a gorgeously decorated Christmas treo set the scene Sunday evening for Chure hill traditional Candlelight service Rev James and Mrs Eleanor shared pulpit duties deliver lng the Scripture readings and a brief meditation en titled Manger Talk The choir had prepared a number of special anthems Three choir members Helen Kockx Susan Milne and Donald Anderson sang a trio Do You Hear What I Hear The church orchestra Keith Barber John Ducnk David McFadden and Archie Kerr assisted organist Marie Anderson David McFadden a talented young violinist accompanied the choir in a special arrangement of Sleep Little Jesus a lovely Polish carol On Sunday there will be a special Chrlstmua service Tht Sunday School Is inviting the congregation to join them in celebrating Jesus birth day Mrs Cliff Storey is baking the birthday cake which will be shared by all There will be carol singing Christmas stories and gifts for the children Members of the choir are going carolling Friday evening Dec calling on a number of shut ins and elderly or the community Permits down in November The value of building permits Issued in Hils last month wos down from October The November total was compared to a November total last year Four house permits were issued in November bringing the total for the year to date to BO home starts this year This is only five less than the number of homes started last year at this time The town took in in permit fees until the end of November and in lot levies has collected so far thib year Joyce Denny has offered their bus and Invites anyone who likes to sing to meet her at the church at The Churchill C C Women held their Christmas party at the home of Mrs Irene last Tuesday evening Olga Thompson ployed her for carol singing and Eleanor Thompson conducted a couple of amusing games There were gifts exchanged along with many good wishes for a happy Christmas A number of young people of the area participated in a special band and choir concert White Christmas presented at the Erin District High School Dec 13 Earl and David Anderson play the tuba Donald Ander son the clarinet Tom Cox the euphonium and Susan Milne the French horn As a com pletely unbiased member of the audience having no off spring performing I was impressed by the excellent quality of the music and the professionalism of the per formers Mr and Mrs John Bonnell Lisa Lee and Ryan of Toronto were guests of the Turners on Sunday Former members of Churchill Church they attended the Can service in the evening Gary Brace Lynson Stuckless Joe Robert Wayne Ralph Bennett Dennis Brace Erie Junkannnen BRAHOCO INSULATORS CITY OF NOTICE To the owners of property within the Town ships of Erin Eramosa Guelph and the Village of Erin and to the owners of land within feet of the municipalities The following appointment for hearing and ex note Is drawn to your attention Ontario Municipal Board IN THE MATTER OF a reference Board by Honour Claudo F nister Housing on a request W Gordon I dork of the of Guelph for consideration of proposed Amendment Number to of the and Subu ban Area Minister a Fie APPOINTMENT FOR HEARING THE ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD hereby appoints Tue day the 30th day of January at the hour of ton clock local In the forenoon at the City Hall for the hearing of a I parties n supporting or opposing cation If you do not attend and a not represented at this hearing the Board may proceed In your absence and you II not be en titled to any further notice of the proceed In the event the dec Is reserved persons taking part In the hear rig may request a copy of the decs on from the pro- sld ng Board Member Such dec II bo mailed to you when a valla bio DATED at Toronto this 1st day of December SECRETARY EXPLANATORY NOTE The Guelph and Suburban Board in fated an amend to the plan to remove the clause demonstrated or unique Section 1d ill as for con sent to property rural of the Plan Th reason is proposed to the removed from the rural consent tec on of the Plan union for public purposes Is Involved such new roads and conversation programs to be tela nod PUBLIC NOTICE THE CORPORATION OFTHE TOWNSHIP OF ERAMOSA APPOINTMENT TO LOCAL BOARDS AND COMMITTEES Take notice that applications in writing addressed to the undersigned will be received until 12 noon December 29 1978 for any eligible persons who desire to have their names considered for appointment to one of the following local boards and committees for the term indicated A Eramosa Committee of Adjustment One person to be appointed for a three year term who not an employee of the Municipality or a local Board thereof B Eramosa Planning Board Two 2 persons to be appointed for a three year term who are not employees of the Municipality or a local board thereof C Eramosa Public Library Board Four 4 persons to be appointed for a one year term who are Canadian citizens are of the full age of years are residents of the and ore not members of any of the bodies entitled to make an appointment to the Board Eramosa Community Centre Board Three persons to be appointed for a one year term who are not employees of the Municipality or a local Board thereof E Eramosa Recreation Committee Seven parsons to be appointed for a one year term who are not employees of the Municipality or a local Board thereof F Local Architectural Conservancy Advisory Committee Seven 7 persons to bo appointed for a one year term who are not employees of the Municipality or a local Board thereof APPLICATIONS SHOULD STATE a The office for which such application is made lb The name address and qualifications of the applicant and telephone number where they con be reached during business hours NOTE One letter of application would suffice should applicant be desirous of applying for more than one position Present members whoso term has expired should notify Council that they would stand for reappointment L T A C T CLERK TREASURER TOWNSHIP OF ERAMOSA MUNICIPAL BUILDING R 1 ROCKWOOD ONT