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Brookhn Byhnes Frarnpage o Year's Eve party that will feature a hot band (Black Diamond) and a cold buffet for just $30 per couple. Pick up your tickets at the Legion as soon as possible, they won't last long at such a bargain price. POT-LUCK SUPPERS Up in Myrtle, there are two potluck suppers coming up. On Dec. 11, the Square Dance Club is holding their annual do and on Dec. 14, the Com- munity Pot-Luck will be held at the church begin- ning at 5:30 p.m. Following this one, the Sunday school will present its annual Christmas Concert. Santa Claus will be in attendance as well, to hand out treats to all the kiddies. MORE WINNERS For the nineth time in eleven years the Junior Farmer Square Dance set has dosydoed their way to the top. The group, coached by Bill Robinson, came away from Sudbury a couple of weeks ago with the Provincial title. Great going guys and gals, we're proud of you. YEAR END REPORT Brooklin Horticultural Society held its Christmas Show and annual meeting on Nov. 27 in the CE Building of Brooklin United Church. The tables were decked with Yuletide center- pieces and a deliciously wicked assortment of desserts. Following the lunch, the yearly awards were presented. Winner of the highest number of points for show entries in 1985 was Mary Housego who received a gift certificate from the Video Image. Runners up Audrey Young and Dorothy Barter received gifts donated by Mitchell Bros. Lumber and BobHeron respectively. The Rose Bowl Vase was presented to Kathy Hewitt for having the highest points among the new members. John Beecroft received a gift from Medlands for coming away with the highest points in the vegetable category. The award for obtaining the most memberships went to Sharon Beecroft who received the plaque donated by Earle and Dorothy Standord which she is entitle to keep for one year and a permanent award from the IGA store. District Directar Isabelle Challice, presented Mary Housego with the Ontario Horticultural Association's Award of Merit for her many years of devoted service. The membership were told that it is people like Mary who have made the OHA what it is today. Among the highlights of the 1985 season were two bus trips to the Garden Club of Toronto's Flower Show and to the Chrysanthemnum show in Hamilton's Gage Park. But the crowning achievement of the year was the culmination of many yeas of co-effort with the Town of Whitby in refurbishing Grass Park. President Ken Brown donated many hours of valuable professional time to designing the changes. Negotiations with Whitby resulted in renovations of approximately $14,000 to which the Association donated $3,000. Renovations included a long-overdue regrading of the land and an interlocking brick pathway that meanders through the park to connect with a retaining wall seating arrangement that faces Baldwin St. New flower beds were created and an oak tree planted to commemorate the generous bequest left to the society by long time member Lylia McBrien. Martin Zylstra and Mary Housego were in charge of civic beautification. Co-ordinating volunteers to prepare the soil, plant baskets, barrels and beds, then weed and maintain them was not an easy task but the pleasing results were enjoyed by the whole community. The final 1985 membership tally came to 132 members, four life members and three complimen- tary members. A sure sign I would think that we are still a farming community at heart. The 1985 program presented an array of in- teresting topics which took a back-to-basics ap- proach. Many of the talented members provided in- fo on vegetable and companion gardening, greenhouse gardening and floral design. Guest speakers expanded this knowledge to include orchid culture, herbs and the creation of Cullen Gardens as well as how to use candles in home decorating. Two plant auctions convened by Betty van Buuren and a floral design workshop by Veronica Colangelo proved to be the prime fundraisers of the year. Isabelle Challice presided over the election and installation of officers for 1986. The new executive is as follows: past president, Ken Brown; president, Betty van Buuren; 1st vice, Veronica Colangelo; 2nd vice, Joan Brak. A secretary and treasurer will be appointed by the new board. Auditors are Allan Downey and Audrey Young. Betty van Buuren presented Ken Brown with a gourmet cook book in appreciation of his con- tribution during the two years of presidency. A design plaque, outlining the history of Grass Park mentioning the 1985 renovations was shown ta those present and will be installed on the bench in the park in a special ceremony at a later date. There were six categories in the Christmas decorative competition which included cen trepieces, corsages, swags and decorative boxes. Audrey Young's arrangement was judged best of show. The evening closed with a draw for door prizes which proved to be the perfect culmination of a very successful year, CHRISTMAS DRAW Brooklin Association of Brownies, Guides and Pathfinders are holding a draw for a Gingerbread House. It was made by the very talented Susan Jones of Columbus Rd. and is currently on view at the Pharmacy in Brooklin. The draw will be held on Dec. 21, just in time for some lucky person to have deliciously unique centrepiece to grace the Yuletide groaning board. There are only a limited number of tickets, so be sure to get yours early by contacting Maureen Curley, 655-8756, Susan McGoey, 655-8004 or Linda Tripp, 655-4993. The funds raised f rom this endeavor will go ta buy needed camping equipment and to assist the girls financially to attend camp in the summer. rx I Xi TY FREE PRES S WEDNESDAY DECEMBER il,1985 PAGE 21 Christmas Salvatol, By CAPT. D. BUTT The Salvation Army Christmas...one of the few remaining holidays that speaks of the fact that God has a vested in- terest in planet earth. No one needs to remind us of the fact that we are plagued on every side by persons, groups and nations who have their own ideas as to how the affairs of planet earth should be carried out. Believe it or not, there are some individuals who wonder if we should even celebrate Christ- mas, in view of the darkness of the present world situation. For many, it seems as though pessimism has reached an all-time high. The question being asked by many people is, "what's left to celebrate?" They view the next important event on the calendar of time as the annihilation of the humnan race through the combined forces of nuclear weaponry, atmospheric pollution and a complete breakdown of law, order andjustice. But Christ was born in a stable to show us that he knew what kind of world he was coming in- to, one full of cruelty, greed, wars, selfishness, and sin. His purpose was not to enjoy the best that earth could offer, but to cleanse its filth, symbolized by the stable. His incarnation had purpose motivated by love. When God created mai, he knew that he would use his freedom to sin and everyone has sinned. 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