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Bk? SR EMTTTX ice was BP An SO Fk, RE el At this festive season, may 1 take this opportunity to wish the many, loyal readers of this week- ly column my heartiest greetings for a very merry Christmas and a happy new year. Appreciation is extended to the many con- tributors to the contents of the Blackstock column. Deadline for the next two weeks is 9 a.m. Mon- day. Don't forget to include your holiday news in the column. Merry Christmas. Habit for the Environment - Last minute gifts to buy? Gifts for a living planet include a com- poster, packet of wildflower seeds, a gift certificate for a fruit tree, homemade baking in a basket, an invitation to dinner, a pot of herbs, package of new clothes pins, a house plant, a shaving mug and soap, a lug a mug, and energy saving shower head, books, trips, concert tickets, make a gift of your time to someone, bird house, bird feeder, yogurt maker and don't forget to give yourself and your family a gift of time. Happy holidays, happy composting, hap- py recycling, and happy reducing. E. Martyn Sympathy to Denzil and Talya Moore and Todd on the passing of Denzil's brother last week. Congratulations to Brad Mar- tynof R.R. 2, Blackstock who was the lucky winner of the 50/50 draw at Cartwright Central Public School sponsored by the Cart- wright Parents. Cheryl Graham of Red Deer, Alberta 'is visiting her parents Harvey and Joan Graham and brothers Mark and Rob during the Christmas season. There were 16 tables at the Christmas euchre on Tuesday evening with the following win- ners - Richard Manns, Annie Fee, . Ann Taylor, Doris Hill, Marie Geer and Ruby Smith. Georgina - McLaughlin took the low prize. The door prize was won by Gladys Potts. Other draw winners were Murray Geer, Muriel Butson, Earla Hill, Margaret Wright, Jean Porrill, Dorothy Beech and Kathleen Watts. On Friday evening the Shirley Women's Institute held its Christmas meeting at the home of Hazel and Jim Coates in Blackstock. A delicious pot-luck dinner was enjoyed by the member, their spouses and children. The members surprised Hazel with the presentation of a small house-warming gift. Several Christmas readings and contests made up the pro- gramme. The remainder of the evening was spent visiting and Bridge Results Dec. 12 - Afternoon 4 Table Howell - Avg. 36 1st - Joyce Heard & Helen Mathieson tied with Doris Phin- ney and Otto Czilok 42. . 2nd - Jeanne Dymond & Doris Beare 39% 3rd - Nancy Dressing & Jack Davies - 36%. Evening 414 Table Howell - Avg. 36 1st - Audrey & Peter Francis 43%. 2nd - Joan & Bill Lock 40%. 3rd - Doris Phinney & Otto Czilok tied with Claire McIntosh & Hazel Gray 39'%. bY RE a : Se playing cards. Most of the University and col- lege students are home by now en- joying Mom's cooking and the gift of friends. Welcome home, folks. Two Christmas concerts are coming up this week. On Wednes- day evening the High School con- cert is at the C.C.P.S. at 7 p.m.. The Cartwright Central Public School will hold its matinee con- cert on Thursday afternoon. You won't be disappointed with these events. On Tuesday, December 11, eighteen ladies assembled at the home of Jean Adams for the an- nual December pot luck dinner of the afternoon unit of the U.C.W. After the delicious dinner the meeting was opened with the sin- ing of Silent Night accompanied by Grace Hall. Marion Larmer gave the Bible study from Luke 10 about the Marys and Marthas in the world. Marion led in prayer followed by the singing of Christmas Carols. The roll call was answered by Christmas readings or musical numbers. A special visitor from England, Nora Dolan gave a few thoughts about how Christmas is celebrated in England. In the business announcement about a workshop at Ebeneezer Church on Joy to be held in January. The meeting concluded with the singing of more carols and benediction. Irene and Anson Taylor and Bertha McLaughlin had dinner last Sunday with Kathleen and Albert Watts. Many of the local Senior Citizens' group enjoyed a bus tour to Niagara to see the Christmas lights. Twenty-eight members, spouses and friends attended the Untied Church choir party at the home of Marion and Glenn Larmer on Saturday evening beginning with a delicious pot luck dinner. Special guest were Beth and Larry Schryburt of Michigan. Beth was a member of the choir while they lived in this area. 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