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siileaiaaded fA ES aS | Ee HORSE BITS With Lola Wood This poem is credited to anonymous. Probably passed on by word of mouth but there are a lot of truths contained in it. The Prayer of a Horse To thee, my master, I offer my prayer; Water, me, feed and care for me and when the day's work is done, provide me with shelter, a clean dry bed and a stall wide enough for me to lie down in comfort. Talk to me. Your voice often means as much to me as the reins. Pet me sometimes, that I may serve you more gladly and learn to love you: Do not jerk the reins and do not whip me when going uphill. Never strike, beat or kick me when I do not understand what you mean, but give me a chance to unders- tand you. Watch me and if I fail to do your bidding see if something is not wrong with my harness or feet. Examine my teeth when I do not eat. | may have an ulcerated tooth and that, you know, is very painful. Do not tie my head in an unnatural position, or take away my best defense against flies and mosquitoes by cutting off my tail. And finally, oh my master, when my useful strength is gone, do not turn me out to starve or freeze, or sell me to some cruel owner to starve to death, but do thou, my master, take my life in the kindest way and your God will reward you and hereafter. You may not consider me irreverent if I ask this in the name of Him) who was born in a stable. - Anon Congratulations to Krista MacLaren on the purchase of her quarter horse gelding, Mama's Late. Ace. The MacLaren's bought him from Zande Sharpe of Meadowbrook Quarter Horses in Sarsfield. A beautiful little horse. And of course, Pinetree Stables is the proud\.owner of Krista's pony, Redwing. Already she's wrecked the tackroom door. A Bionic Pony? John's Quarry Because I do not wish to be responsible for accidents, I am closing the quarry to the public, Parents are advised to warn their children. Lola Wood. Russell Reinsmen Russell Reinsmen enjoyed a lively meeting recently. Bruce Happerton explained training methods for standard breds. Both attendance and participa- tion at recent meetings was described as encouraging. Russell Reinsmen will be meeting March 4 and all members are urged to at- tend. Library News From Carol Parker ~ There will be another film at Greely Public Library on Satur- day February 23rd from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. The film is a Laurel and Hardy classic called March of The Wooden Soldiers and is suitable for all ages. Books recommended for this month: Shadow of the Moon by M.M. Kaye, and Now God be Thanked-by John Masters. For children: The Canal Children by Brian Wright, Child of Ebenezer by Angela Bull, Sam- son's Hoard by John Verney. Remember books can be bor- rowed through the Inter-Library Loan service of the Eastern On- tario Library System--ask your librarian. ' We urgently need volunteers for two or three hours each Saturday _ -- please call the librarian Mrs. C. Parker, 821-3313 if you have time to spare. A million plus Osgoode Township in the calen- dar year 1980 spent $1,176,716 on road construction and maintenance. + Rage 11 Visiting With Dorothy Marquette Mrs. Paul Parlee of Powassan, Ont. was a weekend guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Cheery. Following the Baptism of their infant grandson, Christopher Rowan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Hay, in Russell United Church, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hay entertained to dinner Mr. and Mrs. Jack Rowan, Mrs. Robert Crothers, Patrick, Kevin, Kelly and Colleen of Ottawa, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Wilson of Osgoode, Rev. and Mrs. Kenneth McLaughlin, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Gamble, Mr. James Gam- ble, the Misses Dorothy and Florence Marquette. Christopher wore the Christening dress worn by his great grandmother Boyd at her Baptism eight-five years ago. Miss Mary Boyle and Mrs. Em- merson Fallis of Ottawa spent several days with Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Wade. Mrs. F. Guerin, Mr. and Mrs. Dwayne Johnston and Trevor of Ottawa were weekend guests of Mrs. John Twiname. Mr. and Mrs. Mel Craig and Mel jr. of Dunrobin visited Mr. and Mrs. Hubert MacDonald. Mrs. William Carscadden visited her daughter and son-in- law Mr. and Mrs. Robert Prit- chard and girls. _ Mr. Glendon Loucks, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Parry, Gwyneth and David of Ottawa were dinner guests of their parents Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Loucks. Dr. and Mrs. Donald Gamble of Maxville visited Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gamble. Mr. and Mrs. William Williams and Kimberly of South Mountain were guests of the Misses Florence and Dorothy. Marquette. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Loucks visited the latter's sister -Mr. and Mrs. Donald Runions of Morewood. . Mrs. Cecil Arbuthnot of Morewood was a dinner guest of Mrs. Donald McLaren. Mrs. Lyle Henderson of Brockville spent a weekend with Arena. / Corporation of the Cownship of Kussell NOTICE Public meetings will be held by the Planning Board of the Township of Russell to present the proposed modifications to the Official Plan of the said Township. One meeting will be held on February the 20th 1980, at 19:30 at the Russell A second meeting will be held on February the 21st 1980, at 19:30 hrs. at the Centre Récréatif in Embrun. municipalité. Municipalite du ee de Ressell AVIS Soyez avisé(e) que la Commission d'Urbanisme de la Municipalite de Russell présentera au publique les modifications proposées au plan directeur de la dite Toutes personnes interressées doivent se rendrent au Centre Récréatif * d'Embrun le 21 février, 1980 a 19:30-hrs ou a la salle de l'Arena du Village de Russell le 20 février 1980 a 19:30 hrs. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hitsman. The family of Mrs. Charles Hitsman held a party in her honour to celebrate her 85th birth- day. Mr. and Mrs. Eric Carscadden and daughters of Ottawa, and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Morrow of Manotick were dinner guests of Mrs. William Carscadden. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kinkaid have returned home from a mon- th's vacation at Daytona Beach. Cochrane's Dairy Ltd. LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED BY CANADIANS 821-3887 445-2959 LE Claeatied BABYSITTER Will babysit, in my home Mon. to Fri. -- 445-5591. WANTED Housecleaning work -- weekdays. Call Evelyn at 445-2103 or Grace at 445-5707. PREGNANCY TEST in total confidence. Metcalfe Pharmacy Ltd., Metcalfe -- 821-1224 FOR SALE Baby crib, extra firm mattress and Fisher-Price mobile, used 2 1/2 years -- $60.00. Call 445-2009. DOG FOUND Male boxer. Please claim -- at 445-2091. WANTED Cleaning lady for home, village of Russell, weekly, wage negotiable. Call 445-2950 evenings. PS ET SE IESE BIRTH Florence & Doug Scott, Russell, are pleased to announce. the ar- rival of Graham Randal, 7 lbs., 8 . 1/2 ozs., a brother for Pamela, born on January 18, 1980 in the Grace General Hospital, Ottawa. Proud Grandmother and chosen grandparents are Mrs. Belle Scott and Mr. & Mrs. Maurice Sund- strom of Medicine Hat, Alberta. Our special thanks are extended to Dr. W.J. Burgess and to the staff of the Grace General Hospital. M.D. FOR YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS Hwy. 31 at Greely Ross 821-2362 GUITNTILMITA PRODUCTS Seamless eavestrough and awning manufacturer Richard Lafrance Metcalfe, Ontario Phone 821-1854 METCALFE PHARMACY LTD. Metcalfe -- 821-1224 REGULAR HOURS Monday through Friday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 445-2048 RON VEH BUILDER & DESIGNER Renovations ® Additons Custom Kitchens ® Bathrooms Free Estimates e RUSSELL