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i I I ORONO NEWS The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, December 12,1984 13 By Isabelle Challice Quote - "It is a wise plan to let the cat out of the bag yourself. Otherwise the neighbors neighbors will do it for you, and by that time the cat may have kittens." Congratulations to a long time former resident, Mr. Ernie Nicholson, now Lindsay, who on Friday, Dec. 7 celebrated his 99th birthday with a party at the home of his son, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Nicholson. Mr. Nicholson was a former resident of Durham Complex. Mr. and Mrs. Lome Bowins were visitors to Peterborough last week, and called on Mrs. Cossor, in Springdale Nursing Home. Mrs. Cossor was a former Orono resident and lived in the south end of town. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Kimmett and family, Lindsay, and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Bailey and boys were Sunday evening dinner guests of Mrs. Dorothy Bailey and Mrs. E. Billings. Sympathy of the community to Mr. Ron Good and to Mrs. Rosie Osborne, Durham Complex, on the sad loss of a father and friend, in the passing passing of Mr. Harry Coulson, Newcastle. Mr. and Mrs. 0. Challice were Thursday evening dinner guests of his brother, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Challice. Mrs. Everett Stapleton and her brother Mr. Clarence Burley were last Thursday evening dinner guests of Mrs. Lena Clysdale, Newtonville. Recent visitors with their mother, Mrs. E. L. Gilbank were Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Gilbank and sons and Mr. and Mrs. David Gilbank, all from Pontypool; Mr. arid Mrs. Alan McAlpine and family, Belleville; Belleville; and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Webb and family, Markham. His many friends and neighbors wish a speedy get- well to Mr. Orville Chatterton, Chatterton, a patient in Bowmanville hospital. We are happy to report Mr. Everett Stapleton and Mr. Bob Chater are home from hospital. "BigBand Sounds" Attention all music lovers of the "Big Band Sounds" of the "40s and 50s" (take note Bethany McMahons). A very select crowd of music connoisseurs connoisseurs attended a!music-filled evening on Friday, Dec. 7 at Durham Srs. Complex hall, to hear 10 members of Clarke High School band and their teachers, present a lively concert. Those students taking part included Jeff Lowery, Arnold Mostert, Jeff Holmes, Nancy Tamblyn, Janne Tamblyn, Kim Hester, Maurice Nesbitt, Todd Pedwell and Derek Mereweather. Miss Peggy Matthys accompanied the students. An excellent program program - Black Magic, Just the Way You Are, Georgia on my Mind, Moonlight Serenade, In the Mood, and Birth of the Blues, just to name a few, entertained the music lovers present. A light lunch was served to the students following their presentation and Mr. Lawrence Staples voiced a note of appreciation on behalf of those present. So very often we hear of the young folks in negative situations, it warms our hearts to see, meet and hear this talented group, giving of their time to entertain entertain senior citizens. The above group played for the dance in Newcastle Town Hall, for the Lions Club on Saturday, Dec. Band received an appreciative welcome! Keep up the good work! Orono U.C.W. News Approximately 33 ladies of unit No. 1 and unit No. 2 met on Wednesday, Dec. 5 at noon to enjoy a very delectable pot-luck luncheon. Many varied and exotic dishes soon disappeared and desserts topped off the luncheon. The joint meeting was in charge of Thelma Gilbank, Jessie Watkins and Nellie Baird and they in turn presented a beautiful beautiful Christmas devotional, along with carols. A highlight of the meeting was the delightful delightful music and singing by Marion Milnes. Our Unit No. 1 leader gave out the notices and also needs for our Men's Hostel Christmas boxes. A goodly number of ladies met on Monday evening, Dec. 3 at the home of Clare and Margaret Gunter, to enjoy the beauty and Christmasy atmosphere. The tables were laden and beautifully decorated decorated to encourage everyone's appetite! Following the dinner carol singing and Clare graciously showed slides of The.Queen's Visit (close-ups too), hunting scenes, cottage country and many more. Much enjoyed by all in attendance. attendance. The evening was in charge of Olive Millson, Joan Hodge and Marg Gunter, who presented presented the Christmas devotions. The roll call was answered by telling of "Christmas Customs" still carried on in our homes. We were happy to welcome Donna Scott, our president and Marion Milnes to our annual Christmas party. Sixteen ladies of Unit No. 4 met for a pot luck dinner at the home of Mrs. Peggy Blascke on Tuesday evening, Dec. 4. A delicious dinner was enjoyed by all present and devotions were given by Peggy Blascke, Yvonne Trafford and Betty Chatterton. A delightful carol sing-along led by Marion Milnes was enjoyed by all present. A Christmas exchange of gifts and "Christmas Traditions" Traditions" were discussed by all. Orono United Church News All aboard! Fasten seat belts! We are in Space Capsule Capsule and destination "Bethlehem." The Sunday Gwen Glass of Guys & Gals Shear Magic welcomes Lynda Nesbitt as co-owner of the business. business. Lynda (formerly of the Artistic) invites her friends and customers to visit her at the new location location over the Holiday Season. Qutfi & Qali SUeab Moscjic 28 Division St. Bowmanville G23-1341 morning White Gift service and Sunday School Program got off to an exciting start. Mrs. Pam Werry conducted the service. Conversation I (from space capsule). The K ail aglow with flashing and the children in space costumes, and we travel to Bethlehem. The next scene we see Mary and Joseph and the shepherds, and sing the carol "While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks." Conversation Conversation IV we think about God's love and finally arrive back home safely. The primary primary departments rendered very lovely music, with Mrs. Judy Plummer at piano, and also the Junior departments. The children made a special presentation of their White Gifts. Altogether a very meaningful meaningful and lovely pre-Christmas pre-Christmas service. Our U.C.W. general Christmas Christmas dinner and annual meeting meeting this Thursday, Dec. 13. Supper at 6:30 p.m. Next Sunday will be Sacrament Sacrament of Baptism and there will be carol singing in the sanctuary at 11 - 11:10 a.m. Come early and join in singing praise to God through the beautiful Christmas Carols. New Year's Eve - Some of us have been thinking about a New Year's Eve gathering - games, music, dancing and conversation and a time of worship to start the New Year right. If you are interested please let Carol Yeo (983-93%) or Marlene Riseborough (983- 5702) jtnow, and we will go from there. St. Saviours Church News The flowers on the altar at St. Saviours were from the wedding of Edward Lenar- towicz and Christine Little, married Friday, Dec. 7. Church School Christmas presentation will be next Sunday, Dec. 16. A congregational congregational pot-luck lunch will follow at St. Saviours. Sunday, Dec. 23 - Holy Communion at all services. At 6:00 p.m. Archibshop Garns- worthy will be on CFTO TV (channel 9) with a film from Palestine on the Christmas sites. Human Rights week is being observed in many places by many people from Dec. 9 -16. Bishop Tutu of South Africa received his Nobel Peace Prize, Dec. 10. Church calendars are available available from Sandra Anderson for St. Saviours. The members and families of Orono Hi C, Orono United Church enjoyed a spaghetti dinner at their Christmas party, last Friday evening, and music and dancing, later in the evening. Mrs. Jeanne Staples Kindergarten Kindergarten classes (two) morning and afternoon visited Orono United Church last Tuesday morning and afternoon. The leaders and Cubs of Orono 1st cub group enjoyed an evening at Cullen Gardens, on Monday evening. The scenery and beautiful lights were as always a real joy to see! Kirby News A good crowd was in attendance attendance at the White Gift service on Sunday morning. The Sunday school presented the program and Shana Hillis was narrator. Mrs. Marion Milnes rendered several very enjoyable solos, accompanied by her guitar. Sunday evening a large crowd enjoyed a pot-luck supper followed by a very exciting program, presented by members and Sunday school children. A mixed program program of skits, music and carols with Margaret Henderson Henderson at the organ. Bonnie Reid was the capable chairman and Rev. Fred Milnes entertained with his trombone. TYRONE NEWS The candle of Peace was lit on the second Sunday in Advent at Tyrone United Church and at Sunday School. A Chinese Christmas Carol, "Stars of Ice", which is said to be the first ever written (written in the mid 1930's) was sung by the choir, led and accompanied by Mrs. J. Vaneyk. The tune was one of simple beauty with oriental counterpoint. Nice to be able to follow the words, #413 in "The Hymn Book". A special Mission and Service offering was collected as a "Celebration of Our Roots"; collection . sans the celebration. ' Looking ahead, regular services and regular times for services on December 23rd. On December 24th a Christmas service will be held at Tyrone Church at 7:30 p.m. On January 6th Rev. R.C. Hopkins, Bowmanville, will assist in the sacrament of Holy Communion. Upon planning the U.C.W. Christmas dinner we find a shortage of folding chairs which have been borrowed and not returned. Please contact Jim Woodley, Property Committee, for the use of Church property so that the whereabouts is known. Get your Christmas baked goodies at the Tyrone Brownies Christmas Bake Sale at the Tyrone Mill on Saturday, Dec. 15th, from 10:00 a.m, to 1:00 p.m. Brownies' mothers are helping to raise money for Brownie group activities, such as camping, etc. The Christmas extravaganza euchre party attracted over 27 tables at the Community Centre on Friday, Dec. 7, 1984. In order of high score the winners were: Rob Robinson, Marie Moses, Eleanor Robinson, Ann Taylor, Annie Ross, Doreen Ferguson. Ladies low Doris Millson, Mens low Don Thompson. 50-50 Draw Ann Taylor, Barb Cochrane. Special prizes Marie Brooks, Marg Hall, Ethel Gibbs. A large number of extra gifts were drawn at this popular party. Athletic Association News Sports and indeed organized sports, have been a part of Tyrone area life since the very early history of the community. The present Tyrone Athletic Association (T.A.A.) which was formed in 1977 comprises persons of the general Tyrone area. All WELCOME... employees of Kitchen Magic (Peterborough) to a Blue Cross health and dental Plan. Ross Freer Suite 204 I'clcrborouiih Square 3MI (icoriic Street North I'elorhoroiqtli, Ontario K9II7I:H ® (705) 743-0677 ONTARIO Christmas Meeting Held in Enniskillen Happy First Birthday ÜÎV/0 parents and coaches of children playing in our field sports and recreation are encouraged to attend monthly meetings at the Tyrone Community Centre. On November 11, 1984, at 7:00 p.m. all coaches were requested to have their teams available at the Community Centre for team pictures, which are to be placed in the permanent display. Pictures are available to players at $3.50 each through coaches. In addition to being photographed the winning teams were presented with trophies, followed by a snack of coffee, apple cider and donuts. The winning teams were: Girls Novice Baseball coached by Jackie Forbes and Janice Cornish, Boys Atom Soccer coached by John Virtue, Boys Pee Wee Soccer coached by Steve Canonico, Boys Junior Soccer coached by Bernie Heming. On November 11, 1984, at 8:00 p.m. the Annual Tyrone Athletic Association meeting was held at the Community Centre with 12 people present. A draft of the new Constitution was discussed and amended. Nominations and election of officers for Nov. 1984 - Nov. 1985 produced the following slate of officers: President A1 Lazure, Past President Jim Metcalfe, Vice President Elsie Ferguson, Secretary Wanda Lazure, Treasurer Arlene Yeo, Scheduling Lee Skinner, Uniforms Goldie Tidd, Family Skating Joan Webb, Nominating Committee Marg Gaudet, Loran Pascoe, Wanda Lazure, Auditor June Davey, Soccer Co-ordinator Ralph Davey, Baseball Co-ordinator Ralph Bowers. We still need a publicity person, people to act on the food committee, soccer and baseball coaches for the coming year. The next Annual meeting of T.A.A. is November 10,1985 at 7:30 p.m. at the Community Centre. On December 9, 1984, the Tyrone Athletic Association met in the Community Centre at 7:00 p.m. with 10 members present. Family skating has begun at Darlington Sports Centre on Thursday nights 7 to 9 p.m. until the March School Break. There will be family skating during the Christmas New Year break. Memberships are available at $35.00 per family, $20.00 single or $2.00 per person at the door. Events being planned are the T.A.A. Dance and the annual Spirit Day. Tyrone Athletic Association hats are available, contact Arlene Yeo 263-2546 or A1 Lazure 263-8307. The next T.A.A. meeting will be January 6, 1985 at 10:00 a.m. in the Community Centre. Please try to attend, we need your support. Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and Thank You to one and all. Betty Pascoe. On Monday evening, Dec. 10, 1984, there were sixteen tables of euchre in play at the Old Tyrone Hall, with trie following results: Ken Whittington 88, Flossie Cameron 79, Eva Naef 77, Jeff Brooks 76, Nerta Masters 76, John Schoonderbeek 75, Les Taylor 38, 50-50 Draw Ella Henning, Betty Kuycr, Steve Artym. The Christmas Euchre Party will be held on Monday evening, December 15,1984. Club 50 held an enjoyable Christinas party on Sunday evening, December 9,1984, at the Old Tyrone Hall. ENNISKILLEN Bible Study will be cancelled until after the holiday season. It will pick up again in the first week in January as we continue with the second journey of the disciple Paul, sharing with him all the joys and the anguish of his missionary adventures. The White Gift Service and Decorating of the Mitten Tree took place at Enniskillen U.C. on Sunday, December 9th at 7:00. U.C.W. Christmas Meeting Enniskillen and Tyrone ladies met in the Tyrone U.C. on Wednesday, December 12th. This meeting was in the form of a potluck dinner and gathering, celebrating the fellowship of our two groups during this festive Christmas season. Annual Reports - Deadline is January 7,1985 for committee reports to be handed in so they may be printed in the Congregational Annual Report. Enniskillen Reports please hand them in at the Manse. Volunteers to type these reports on stencils are required. A number from here enjoyed the buffet dinner and Christmas Concert at Haydon on Saturday evening. Congratulations goes to Mr. and Mrs. Brad Huggins (nee Debbie Howe) who were married on Saturday. Get well wishes go to Mr. Clarence Avery who is a patient in Bowmanville Hospital. Sherri and Laura Piggott attended Achievement Day for 4-H held at Grandview Public School, Bethany a week ago Friday. Mrs. Ruby Robinson, South Mountain, Mrs. James Morrell, Iroquois were Wednesday luncheon guests of Mrs. Fred Draper. Mr. and Mrs. Don Trewin and Kelly were up to the Lincoln Electric Children's Annual Christmas Party in Toronto on Saturday morning. Several from the area attended the Tyrone Annual Senior Citizen's Christmas Dinner on Wednesday night. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Piggott and girls visited Mr. and Mrs. Doug Park, R.R. l, Pontypool a week ago Friday night. Mr. and Mrs. Gary Groeneveld visited with Mr. and Mrs. Ron Brock, Bowmanville on Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Santi Bortolazzo attended the Saint Mary's Christmas Party on Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Jake Gerryts and sons, Bowmanville, visited the Wayne Piggotts' on Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Stainton enjoyed an evening at the Legion Hall, Bowmanville where relatives and friends celebrated the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence English. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Wright were Wednesday evening visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Wright and Betty. Weekend visitors with the Len Staintons was Mrs. Linda Cryderman, Lori and Lisa, Mr. Frank Piper, Mr. Stephen Kellet, Zion, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Reynolds and family, Cambridge, Mrs. Birte Stainton and Michael, Cobourg. Items of Interest "Home to Bethlehem" is the title of a television Christmas special produced by the Anglican Diocese of Toronto in conjunction with John Darroch of Hedon Film Projects Projects Inc. It will be shown on C.F.T.O., Channel 9, Cable 8, Sunday, December 23rd at 6:00 p.m. Filmed on location in Israel with Archbishop Lewis Garnsworthy, the program program links the Christmas message with our contemporary contemporary world. V' ' -y, WÊÊ'. : Wmm: ■ w&yéê' Ik ' ■ L .*,■ !;■: iK l ; ■ vx'-H: ■ 4a \ y Darren James Nemis, son of Judy and David Nemis, celebrates "the big first" on December 12th, 1984. After weighing in at 1 lb., 7 ozs., one year ago, Darren has progressed by leaps and bounds. Darren is a constant source of entertainment to his sister Stephanie and brothers Craig and Ryan, and continues to delight his very proud grandparents, Betty and Jack Brough and Irene and Bill Nemis. We would all like to thank everyone for their interest and support during the past year and wish you Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Knights Win Tournament Computer freaks can indulge indulge their passion in "Computer "Computer and Kids", a program starting at the Whitby Public Library on Tuesday, January 15th. Kids aged 4 to 14 in trie beginner and advanced classes can turn on to learning more about the computer in this winter program. On December 1st, 1984 the Oshawa Knights travelled to Havelock for the Annual Tournament" and emerged "A" Champions. In the first game against Toronto a 3 - 0 win started the team off on the right foot. Shutout to Frank Bowen and goals scored by Geordy Bowen, Rob "Tiger" Worden and Scott Down. In the second game against Parry Sound Oshawa emerged 4 - 2 winners again another strong performance by Frank Bowen between the pipes. Goal scorers were Willy McGarvey, Hugh Francis two goals, and Leonard White. In the Championship game against a tough Peterborough squad Oshawa narrowly won by a 2 -1 score. Again Frank Bowen made numerous saves to turn the Peterborough scoring scoring attempts away. Scoring were Leonard White and Rob "Tiger" Worden. Frank Bowen was chosen best goallender in the tournament. tournament.