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Page 2 Saturday, December 18, 1976 "You Make RUSSELL REVIEW, Box 359, Russell, Ont. Circulation: 670, including 70 out-of-town. Editor: Mark Van _ Dusen (445-2080) Reporters: Karen Bowley (445-2051); Joyce O'Reilley (445- 2008); Suzanne Schroeter (445- 5709). Photographer: (445-5244). Out-of-town Mary Rowsell mailing: Kate the News" Pelot (445-2889). The Review, a non-profit news- paper sponsored by the Russell Recreation Association, is pub- lished the first Friday of the month. Submissions, preferably typed, are welcomed publishable at the discretion of the editor. Deadline is the Sunday before publication. Printed at Eastern Ontario Graphics Ltd., Chesterville, Ont. Readers' Views... The ignored The north road is Russell's link with the best highway we have in Eastern Ontario. This highway, the 417, leads us to our nearest large city, Ottawa, where many of our numbers work, shop and play. From my vantage point, living as I do, 1 mile north of the village, I watch vehicles rushing past, bound for or returning from, this modern black strip of highway. I marvel at the skill and courage of these masters of the road as they pit their vehicles against the hazards of a connecting trail that is little more than a cow path. I can sympathize with our county road inspector for not reporting on the conditions of something that he doesn't recog- nize as a road. After blowing a tire, replacing two shock obsorb- ers, religning steering repeated- ly, I concluded it couldn't be a road. The County has poured large rock, fine rock, and fill on this North End trail. They have used back hoes, front end loaders, graders, and large trucks but the 'Road' continues to thwart their combin- ed efforts. 'It'? becomes flooded over in low spots (we all remember last spring) pot holed in all spots, and a quagmire during wet spots. Don't tackle "it"? when its covered with ice. East of Russell the County installed new roads, bridges, and streets. God knows what else. Last year the County hired Dibbley to black top the road south of Russell. But we're still stuck with this ribbon of hell that connects us with highway 417. Our elected body has given us minor industry, parks, sports centres, defecits and double talk. We turn out in cold December weather to show our confidence by casting our votes. BUT, and I repeat myself, WE'RE STILL STUCK WITH THIS RIBBON OF HELL. George Nielsen Rec. Ramblings Mom's and Tots Skating We've heard through the grape- vine that Monday's don't seem to rest with everyone's fancy, if this is so could we please hear from you, re: possible change of day. Broomball Tournament Plans are now well underway for the Annual Winter Classic scheduled for February 10 to 13, 1977. Andy Cousineau, Tourn- ament Chairman has been work- ing through a popular Brewery and is hopeful of some forty eight teams by the entry deadline. More specific information will be available by the next Review Publiciation. Lion's Winter Carnival As mentioned elsewhere in the Review, this annual winter function will again be held during the third week of February (17 to 20th). Chairman Geo. Eastman has been in several times reporting there Committee's progress. Some of the activities already planned are: A Carnival Queen Contest; Casino Night; Midget '"'A"' Hockey Tournament; Skat- ing Party and Dance with the Ralph Gemmell Orchestra re- turning. Many more activities are being planned for all age groups. I'll be reporting more in the future issues of the Russell Review. Community Centre Happenings A reminder to all girls playing Ringette that your regularly scheduled practices on Sunday, December 26 and Sunday, Jan. 2 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. have been cancelled. A reminder to the Figure Skater's, that your Wednesday, December 22nd session from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. has been cancelled. As a special Christmas and New Years treat I would like to invite all families living in the Russell area to come to a free Public Skate on Sunday, Dec. 26 and on Sunday, January 2nd from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. Compliments of your Russell Arena Board. In closing, on behalf of your Russell R. A., your Russell Arena Board, all the staff and myself we would all like to wish you and your's a very safe and Happy Christmas and very Prosperous New Year. As an added closure, on behalf of all residents and Committee Members of Russell, I would like to thank outgoing Chairman Don Coates for all the loyal service to this Community. In the short time I have known Don I can truthfully say that we're loosing a very able and dedicated man that had much to give with his expertise and smooth approach that all understood and really appreciated. Your family, and you Don, will be sadly missed, Good Luck, Bonne Chance from all your friends. Respectfully Submitted by Your Director of Rec. Services Bob Mills RUSSELL PUBLIC Russell Public School Date to Note Dec. 20, 1976 -- Christmas Concert (evening). Dec. 21, 1976 -- Christmas Concert (evening). Dec. 22, 1976 -- Last day of fall term (2:30 dismissal). Jan. 3, 1977 -- Professional Development Day (student holi- day). Jan. 4, 1976 -- First day of winter term. SCHOOL EVENTS NOTICE TO PARENTS Dear Parents: Re: Inclement Weather When weather conditions are such that you suspect possible disruption in the school bus schedules, please listen to CFRA radio station for announcements. Further to this, be sure provisions are made to ensure, for your child, adequate shelter should early dismissal be neces- sary. Yours sincerely, D. E. Loucks Principal | Editor's Comment... Strong Council no excuse for apathy Russell Village residents can pat themselves on the back for having turned out in strength to help elect a more representative township council Dec. 6 They were part of the record 56 per cent of voters who cast their ballots in favor of three new council members, two of them Russell Village residents. Newcomers Baird McNeil and Leo Provost join Leo Marion, of Marionville, in giving Russell Village and concession residents the kind of concerted voice that has been missing on council for at least two years. Embrun and area concerns will continue to be fought for by re-elected Reeve Gaston Paten- aude and first-term Deputy- Reeve Albert Bourdeau. This more evenly-balanced council can only be healthier for the township as a whole. Hope- fully all members of council will weigh the merits of each issue conscientiously before voting. But, above all, Russell Village residents should not ease their demands for community im- provements. The election of two village representatives should Russell Review not be taken by residents as a chance to sit back on their laurels. More than ever Russell resid- ents should press for what they want: improvements to the north and south roads, sewers and water, controlled population growth. Councillors need residents' input and support to solve community problems efficiently. Apathy can only lead to a return to the lack of represent- ation of the past two years. By Linda-Lee Hamelin Grade 2, Russell Public School Effective Dec. 20th thru Dec. 31st, 1976 PIAMBURG, 10-18) aoc on oc Heese tae Vek et wes de coe $5.90 MAPLE LBAF WETTER RGcGIDS:E oe. ie oe bec cee ees $4.49 HAMBURG AND HOT DOG BUNS, 2pkgs. ...................05. $1.00 MAPLE LEAF TRIMMED PORK LOINS, (Whole 12 lb. ave.), et CO IEE ie een Cae ee $1.19 TURKEYS, Maple Leaf Grade "A", Ib. ................0..0 20000. .89¢ CHICKENS, Frozen Grade "AID. oo. cc cee ccc c cece' .69¢ WESTERN BEEP SiGeGbalO. eC. iw oy ere ec ccncncaacerus .75¢ Togas wre cats where wa ow idee © bes .99¢ FREE Frozen Cherries 3 months locker rent 22 |b. pail with meat order $1 8 Bo ag ee Ice-Cream rea 2 Litre 5 for $1.89 $1.39 Davidson Rolls Provigo Foil per doz. Margene .59c 2for .99c RUSSELL LOCKER PLANT gai er ADVICE -- NO CHARGE Closed -- Dec. 25th, 26th Jan 1st, 2nd Phone 445-2157 (SREETINGS yi