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I warm up to Christmas gradually. I spend the first half of every December resisting the holi- day spirit. I dread my annual last minute shopping while diligently avoiding 'Shopping Centre San- . tas', wreaths and mistletoe. It's not that I'm a Grinch. It's just that I hate the hype. Christmas, to me, is a time for friends and family to get together. That is why, bout a week before Christmas, the "spirit" finally hits me. I long to do something I have greatly missed since moving to Russell. I long to go carolling. When I was growing up, the holiday season wasn't complete _ without an evening of carolling. Our group would gather the names of elderly and ill citizens in the area and then we would lift our voices at each doorstep, bring- ing smiles and laughter to the faces of young and old alike. Carolling at Christmastime ap- peas to be a dying tradition. Who can resist a rousing chorus of Jingle Bells, Good King Wenceslas or We Wish You a Merry Christmas? We all learn Scrapbook. "Carolling at Christmas" Christmas carols as young children. As adults, we seem to be contented to listen to them on the- CBC, or church or in the halls at work. This Christmas, let's dust off those carol sheets, dig out the muffler and mittens and put some colour in our cheeks, Gather your neighbours, friends and relatives and try carolling this Christmas. Happy Holidays! WOOLFREY McLAUGHLIN (Estelle Yaternick Photos) REV. WOOLFREY RETIRES NEW MINISTER INDUCTED Rev. Kenneth H. McLaughlin has replaced Rev. Leonard Woolfrey as pastor of the Russell United Church and St. Paul's United Church, Ken- more. The new minister was inducted recently at a ceremony at the Russell church. Rev. Woolfrey, who served for 30 years, is returning to Morewood. A-'dramatic sight and sound production of Christmas thru the ages will be presented by The Castor Valley Baptist Church on Sun., Dec. 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the Kenmore church ALL ARE WELCOME!! President Philippe Robert Fleuriste Nation Flowers Elmirador Shopping Centre, Exit 417, Limoges Monday to Thursday: 9:00 to 5: 00 Friday: 9:00 to 9: 00 Saturday: 9:00 to 5:00 Owner: Philippe Robert Funeral Home Limited Vice-President Danny Lafleur Forced Rd. Puseoll Hatt Seek Ss Call Jackie at 445-5497 BY APPOINTMENT 4 Closed Monday and Tuesday ae Wed. to Fri. --9a.m.to7 p.m. Saturday --9a.m.to4p.m. R.R. 2, RUSSELL & HORSE BITS With Lola Wood I have had quite a few requests for information on ringworm so I con- sulted one of my experts who submitted the following. Dr. P.Y. Lapensee is a native of Plantaganet. He studied at the On- tario Veterinarian College in Guelph and is now practicing at the Veterinarian Clinic in Embrun. I will personally vouch for his expertise around horses. Send questions to Pine Tree Stables, Box 101, Russell, Ont. DERMATOMYCOSES IN HORSES In recent years, there has been increased recognition of der- matophytes infection (ringworm and streptothricoses) in horses. There are many species of der- matophytes that can cause lesions in horses. Infection usually results from direct contact with affected animal or contaminated articles used for grooming, harnesses, blankets, and is predisposed by dietary inadequacies and skin trauma. Most dermatophytic le- sions spread in a characteristic cir- cular fashion and cause hair to fall off. The fungus produces spores that can remain infectious for longer than a year. Recovery from streptothricosis can be speeded by removing scabs and drying the skin with a copper sulfate solution or other astringents. Many com- pounds have been used in treating ringworm. They probably donot alter the course of infection which usually last about 8 weeks. Griseofulvin should be of value in treating ringworm if the cost is merited. : Sanitary measures, such as disinfection of grooming equip- ment and harnesses are indicated. All debris from ringworm lesions should be burned or treated chemically. For diagnoses and for further information about der- matomucoses contact your veterinarian. Bazaar a success A Senior citizen bazaar was held Oct. 27. The bazaar was held in the Anglican Church Hall with tea served in the senior citizens' drop-in centre. Mrs. Jack Twiname accompanied by her daughter Bonnie Johnson -who sang "We Thank Thee all Our God". Bertha Smith thanked all who helped make it a success. Tom Van Dusen, of Russell, of- ficially opened the bazaar. In the tea room two prizes were drawn: a box of groceries -- won by Muriel Leonard; a seven-piece salad set donated by member Phyllis Young -- won by Lillian MacDonald. The tickets were drawn by Mrs. MacDonald, Pres. of the Senior Citizen Council of Ottawa. At the card party held that night the raf- fle tickets were drawn by J. Albert Belanger, MLA, for Prescott, Russell. The first prize, a food basket valued at $75 was won by Mrs. Clelland of Hamilton. Se- cond prize was a handmade shawl valued at $30. Russell senior citizens wish to thank: Mrs. Ellwood Cochrane, _ first V.P., and her committee of Marion Cochrane, Marilyn Sullivan and Eileen Hamelin for the delicious food served in the afternoon making this a very suc- cessful event. $1,400 was realized. ROLLY'S TOWING | We pick up old cars 445-2097 24 hour towing Guy Brasseur Ltd. Flooring Contractor Ceramics, Carpets Corlon, Drapes: FREE ESTIMATES 584 Notre Dame St. Box: 278, 443-2155 Embrun 445-3093 FRI, SAT., SECOND TIME AROUND y ANTIQUES AND NEARLY-NEW FURNITURE NOW OPEN 477 CONCESSION ST.., TUES., WED., THURS., COME IN AND LOOK AROUND ~-- -Season's Greetings The Breton Family RUSSELL --10 A.M.-7 P.M. --10 A.M.-9 P.M. --10 A.M.-6 P.M.