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) The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, December 23,1985 11 INeuicaatU 3nhepeniient Editors: Hazel and Jack Crago Telephone 987-4201 Byline.. By Peter Parrott We wish you all the joy and blessings of Christmas ! On Sunday, Dec. 15, Mr. and Mrs. William Morrison, Bowmanville and Mr. and Mrs. Brenton Rickard were dinner guests of their children, Lana and George Rickard, Elan and Michael. Grandchildren Michael, Adam, Stephen and Allison Burley of Oshawa spent the weekend with Ron and Marg Burley. Her many friends will be pleased to know that Frances Wright has returned home from Memorial Hospital, Bowmanville. Mrs. Gladys Wood spent Saturday afternoon and evening with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wood, Oshawa. On Wednesday evening at Kirby Public School, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Allin enjoyed the Christmas Concert in which grandchildren Sean and Allan McKenzie participated. Mr. Herbie Paeden is again a patient in Memorial Hospital, Bowmanville. Mrs. June Pitt, Bowmanville, is a patient in Toronto General Hospital, On Wednesday afternoon, Mr. Jack Crago accompanied Leland Ronald and Feme Crago to Port Hope, where they attended the funeral of Reginald Peacock. Gary Peacock of Prince George, British Columbia, flew home for his grandfather's funeral. Wee Danny Andrews, R.R. Orono, spent Thursday night with his great aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Crago. Mrs. Marjorie Hagerman underwent successful hip surgery in Wellesley Hospital last Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Terry Garwood, Beaconsfield, Quebec, arrived Friday to spend Christmas with her sister and brother-in-law, Kathleen and Stanley Powell. Birthday wishes to Carolyn Garrod, Audrey Sunday and Fred Glanville and Annabelle Rickard. Not much news this week and we will be calling again before Friday next week. Thank you all for co-operating by giving us your news items all year and to quote one of our Christmas cards - may the quiet beauty of this lovely season bring you deep joy and warm memories to cherish throughout the coming year. Anglican News On Thursday evening, December 19, the Choir and organist, Ed Greenwood, were entertained at the Rectory, following Choir practice. At St. George's' Anglican Church 11:30 p.m. Eucharist will be held on Christmas Eve and 8:30 a.m. Eucharist Christmas Day. At St. Saviour's, Orono, Advent Eucharist will be held at 8 p.m. Christmas Eve, and Rev. James Small will hold a Family Service there at St. Saviour's at 10 a.m., Christmas Day. United Church News Carols, candles and Christmas stories from around the world will be features of the short Christmas Eve Service at 7:30 p.m. in Newcastle United Church. Someone remarked to me the other day that I must see more Christmas Christmas concerts than almost almost any man alive. Well, of course, we try to share the responsibility responsibility for taking photos at Christmas pageants for the newspaper. Nevertheless, I've seen my share of shepherds, angels, wise men, Santas, reindeer, elves, and choirs. In all truthfulness, I have begun to realize that the shepherds are often wearing their bathrobes. bathrobes. (They more or less resemble shepherds' tunics.) And News and Happenings from Elizabethville On Tuesday, the U.C.W. Unit II met at Mr. and Mrs. J. Peacock's home. When we had gathered, Mrs. Peacock had a candle lighting, "Night of Wonder" which we all took part in. It was made up of bible readings and singing. Mrs. C. Mercer played. We had the usual business and Mrs. Morris and Mrs. Peacock served a delicious Christmas lunch. On Wednesday the general U.C.W. held their pot luck dinner. About 40 attended. Mrs. Davis, the president, opened the meeting. The secretary Mrs. Watkins read the minutes and the fall business was carried out. The program consisted of a candle lighting, telling the Christmas story. Carols were sung and stories read. A large number of the members took part in a pantomime of the birth of Jesus. Mrs. Munroe, Mrs. Trew and Mrs. Peacock were the leaders. An excellent dinner was enjoyed by all. The Peacock twins are home for the holiday. Mr. and Mrs. Hodgin have gone to Florida for a holiday. Mrs. Westheuser and girls were with Thickson's on Sunday. Church services were held as usual. Mrs. Lynda King was with us. The third candle was lit by Miss Michelle Smith and she had the advent part of the service. The choir had an anthem. The announcements were New Year's Eve Frolic at Canton Hall Dec. 31st. Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Taylor sang a song with the children. Scriptures were read from Zephaniah 3:14-20; Philippians 4: 4-7; Luke 3: 7- 18. Mrs. King spoke on, "Bear Fruits that show you Love". John told the crowds that came to be baptized to do things that show that you have turned from your sin. When they asked him what they should do he said, whoever has two shirts give one away to someone that has none. He said not accuse anyone falsely, don't collect more taxes than is legal. We must learn to give to others, also love one another and have compassion. Mr. Hancock and Mr. Taylor took up the offering and Mr. Banister and Mrs, Quantrill were at the door. Coffee was served. After church, we went to the Sunday School room and the Sunday School put on their concert which consisted of piano solo by Andria Wood, Alphabet dialogue by most of the school. Mrs. Davis and Mrs. McMurray conducted the program. Michelle Smith had a reading with humorous words to The Night Before Christmas. A pantomime of the birth of Jesus and carols ended the concert with the usual Santa and gifts. A large birthday cake was served to commemorate Jesus' birth. In the evening, about twenty-five children at the Elizabethville Sunday School put on a concert consisting of piano solos, recitations, and dialogue. They opened with an Indian Carol and were decked with Indian feathers. The Juniors had a bell ringing exercise. David Austin sang All I Want For Christmas are my Two Front Teeth, which was so appropriate because he had lost his front teeth. Another exercise, "The best Christmas Gift". Mr. B. Hart acted as M.C. and did an excellent job. The program ended with a pantomime of the birth of Jesus and had all the children in it. Santa called and lunch was served at the close. The seniors met as usual and planned their December birthday pot luck for the 19th. Mrs. E. Fowler and Mrs. Sevenhuysen and Cheyenna spent Thursday in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. H. Quantrill attended the Warden election and dinner last Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. O. Mercer held a family dinner on Sunday as they plan to spend Christmas with their families in California. They had Mr. and Mrs. Fajt, Stephen and his girlfriend; Vicki and her boyfriend from Pontypool; Mr. and Mrs. R. Prévost and family, Lindsay; Mr. Roy Beatty, Toronto; Mr, and Mrs. Robt. Mercer and family. Mrs. S. Westheuser is to be congratulated in obtaining the teaching job at Kirby where she has been supply teaching since September. Orono and District VlutT May your home be ready for Christmas, Your hearth be cheery and bright, And your heart rejoice as you worship; Him Who came the first Christmas night. Sunday, Dec. 22, guests of Mr. and Mrs. Len Pears, were Brian* Linda and": ..Nancy Lee Ishii, Bridgenorth. Mrs. Audrey McNaul, Oshawa, was a Saturday visitor visitor with Mrs. Dorothy Bailey and Mrs. E. Billings. Pre-Christmas dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. David Staples on Monday, Dec. 23, included Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Carlos Tamblyn; Mr. and Mrs. William Tamblyn and family, family, and Dr. Paul and Mrs. Tamblyn and family, Acton. Sunday, Dec. 22, guests at the Challices - Mr. and Mrs. Dave Ferrier and family, Bolton; Mr. and Mrs. Dean Warren and family, Thornhill; Thornhill; Mr. and Mrs. Peter Sutherland and family, Bowmanville, Mr. and Mrs. Murray Brown and family, Peterborough, Mr. Don Challice, Mrs. Greta Stewart, Miss Laurie Benedict Benedict and Mr. Doug De- veaux, all from Oshawa, Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Harmer and family, Oshawa. Congratulations to our former neighbor who was the first prize winner of $40.00 in Orono Christmas shopping contest - Mr. Henry Ullman. Attention all Orono area residents, the Bell Playhouse Series will air the production "Legs of the Lame", on Sunday, Dec. 29, at 8 p.m. on Global T.V. Portions Portions of this play were filmed in Orono Town Hall and at Kendal United Church. Many local people were involved in the undertaking. undertaking. Orono Cubs and Leaders spent last Monday evening singing Christmas carols to Senior Citizens and others. I.O.O.F. Card Party Held Tuesday, Dec. 17 in I.O.O.F. halls with 12 tables of progressive euchre. Following Following results - high lady - Marion Sears, low lady - Mrs. Jack Baustow, high man - Don Hamm, low man - Alfred Perfect, Cobourg, Lone hands prize winner - Isabel Hamm. The annual turkey Christmas Christmas draw was held on Tuesday Tuesday evening, Dec. 17 in I.O.O.F. Hall along with the card party. Winners of turkeys turkeys - Mrs. Kay Youngman, Bailieboro; May Tabb, Orono; Gerald Shackleton, Tory Hill; Carl Nelson, Port Hope; Mrs. Fran Blewett, Orono; Mr. Jack Woodward, Orono; Mr. Norm Sherwin, Orono; Mr. William Grady, Orono; Mrs, Lena Clysdale, Newtonville (2 turkeys). r Orono'Town Hall Card Party Held Wed., Dec. 11 in Town Hall with excellent crowd. High scores - Walter Murphy 84, Dora McDonald 81, Marie Couroux 78, Minnie Minnie Taylor 76, Alex Moffat 76. Low score - Hazel Stapleton, lucky draw - Tom Wilson, Helen Couroux. Our special thanks to those merchants merchants who donated prizes for our Christmas party -- Ina Hughes, Ina's Bulk Food Stores; Ann and Debbie, Debbie, Reflections; Emil Shamash, D & E Wood In- ' dustries (Curvply); Sherry, "Hair with Flair"; Patty, Stirling Mather Furniture Store, Newcastle. Hidden score - Hesper Dean. Door prizes - Horace Best, Marie Couroux, Bernice Moffat, Minnie Taylor. The next card party will be Wed., Jan. 8, 1986 at 8 p.m., in Orono Town Hall. Many from Orono and area attended the open air presentation of the nativity, presented by members of St. Paul's United Church, and also the nativity by the Pentecostal Church members. members. ; ; Seasons Greetings to everyone. IsabtilleiChallice In Editor's Mail Dear Mr. James, On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Visual Arts Centre of Newcastle, I would like to thank you and your staff for their co-operation and help in publicizing the various events held at the Centre this past year. Being a non-profit organization, we must rely heavily on our local paper for advertising and publicity. The staff at the Statesman has been very helpful in this regard. A special thanks to Mr. Peter Parrott and Ms. Catherine Denny for the coverage they have given us in 1985. Wishing you and your staff at the Statesman a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year, I remain with friendly greetings Mrs. E. Haunsberger Vincent Massey News Our entire school enjoyed a theatrical production on December 11. The Fabulous Farming Show consisted of dancing, singing and acting. The group performed many skits such as the cow fashion fashion show. It was an enjoyable enjoyable and education afternoon. afternoon. -- Pam Kelly The junior and primary classes have been taking turns singing carols in the spare room. Every child showed great enthusiasm as they sang the familiar and not so familiar songs. -- Rosyln Benny Christmas is a time for giving. Before sitting down for our carol singing, many students brought canned goods, toys and books to give to the Salvation Army. We were pleased that many people in the community made and donated knitted articles to our collection. The children hope our gifts will make someone's Christmas Christmas more merry. -- Ryan O'Connor Our best wishes are particularly particularly sent to Miss Ruth Gibson who is recuperating in the Bowmanville Hospital. Hospital. We miss her and hope that she has a speedy recovery. recovery. The best of the holiday season to you from The Staff and Students of Vincent Massey School. I don't have to be told that the three kings' precious gifts are actually actually javex bottles covered covered in foil wrapping paper. And, if you look carefully, carefully, you might even see that the babe in the manger is a Cabbage Patch doll. I know thateveryyear some little tyke from the kindergarten class will do something that's fetchingly cute and entirely entirely outside the script. I know that some future orator in his first encounterwith an audience audience will entirely forget those lines he learned so carefully weeks in advance. I have seen, in the school hallways, a pair of angels adjusting each others' halos before before their turn on the stage. (If I had been quick enough to get a photo of it, I'd have snapped a truly classic shot) Occasionally, this observer observer sees Christmas trees or snowflakes, or donkeys from the stable steal a quick wave at their grandparents or parents from their vantage vantage point on the stage. But I must admit that Christmas concerts never cease to amaze me. The youngsters, regardless regardless of their ages, are so spontaneous, energetic, and interested. interested. They are usually usually good actors and singers too. Of course, some of the music and stage productions productions are the same. But, then again, there are occasional updates to thie Christmas tradition. tradition. For example, there's one rather clever Chrismas musical musical comedy in which St. Nicholas complains about too many computer computer games on his list. In fact, he has so many request for computers that he has to add two elves named Cobol and Basic to work out new programs. And you thought Christmas concerts were all the same, didn't you? I don't know about you, but I find that when I leave one of these events and step into a night as cold as a reindeer's nose and as clear as a sleighbell's song, I feel all the more ready for Christmas. Yes, my duties as a photographer have caused me to absorb more than the minimum annual recommended recommended dose of Christmas festivities and Christmas concerts. concerts. I admit that I sometimes sometimes feel I will reply "Bah, Humbug" if I hear one more "Ho Ho Ho". But, on the whole, these Christmas concerts concerts put me in more of a mood to enjoy the festive festive season. And so, before I spring to my sleigh and fly off on my own personal personal Christmas celebrations celebrations with my family and friends let me wish each one of you the merriest of Christmases Christmases and the happiest of new years. For, after all, you deserve deserve no less. DURHAM COLLEGE ADULT TRAINING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Next month the Adult Training Division has the following courses starting: * Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technician- Robotics, 52 week long program starting Jan. 6, 1986. * Mechanical Engineering Technician, 52 week long program starting Jan. 6,1986. * Carpenter General--Basic, 20 week long program starting Jan. 6,1986 * Women Into Trades & Technology, 18 week long program starting Jan. 13,1986. Starting Every Monday: * Basic Training and Skills Development--an academic upgrading program. * Welder Operator--20 weeks or less with existing skills. * Welder Fitter--40 weeks or less with existing skills. * Machine Shop (Basic)--40 weeks. * General Machinist--52 weeks. * Tool & Die Maker--52 weeks. * Moldmaker--52 weeks. * Precision Metal Fabrication--48 weeks. * Drafting--40 weeks with 3 options--Mechanical, Civil, Architectural. * Fork Lift Mechanic--40 weeks or less with existing skills. * Industrial Maintenance Mechanic--48 weeks. You may register for these courses in order to obtain employment or to seek career advancement. You may be able to obtain financial financial assistance for tuition and income support from government agencies. As an employee you may also qualify for funding through your firm under the Canadian Jobs Strategy Program. Feepayers will pay a low tuition fee of $16.00 per week. If you are interested in obtaining employment or a more interesting and challenging job, call the Registrar's office at Durham College, 576-0210, extension 228 or drop in for information at the Simcoe Building at 2000 Simcoe North in Oshawa. DURHAM COLLEGE of APPLIED AKTS AST) TEXHMMXXiY P.O.Box 385 2000 Simcoe Street North Oshawa, Ontario, L1 H 7L7 (416)576-0210 Peace, love and happiness happiness to everyone this glorious season! From the staff of Hooper's Trophy Centre 19 King St. E., Bowmanville Telephone 623-1471 art Allouise Fashions' AFTER CHRISTMAS Fri. and Sat., Dec. 27 - 28 Dresses, Jackets and Coats Maternity Wear Regency Velour Tops, Pants, Skirts .. Selected Groups of Skirts. Pants and Jackets. Suits 30% OFF 30% OFF 30% OFF 30% OFF Use Your Visa, MasterCard or American Express Assorted Dresses 1 and Sportswear /2 Price Allouise Fashions 49 King St. W 923 9854 Bowmanville / All Sales Are Final No Exchanges on these days.