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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 17 Dec 1986, p. 27

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1 ) Goodyear Retirees Hold Annual Christmas Dinner Party Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, December 17, 1986 9 Pictured here are the men at the head table of the ployees. The dinner was held at the St. John's Ang- Annual Goodyear Canada Inc. dinner for retired em- ücan Church on Monday, December 8. Opposite those at the head table were the many retirees who arrived for the annual Christmas meal. In total, 91 people took part in the event. On Monday, December 8th 69 members of - the Goodyear Retirees Club met for their annual Christmas Christmas dinner in St. John's Hall, and once again were catered to by the Martha group of St. John's Church. A well prepared meal was enjoyed by all, and Tom Gatchell expressed thanks on behalf of the gathering. Rev. Byron Yates had said Grace and a Toast to the Queen had preceded the meal. After the meal Walter Woolley was invited to the head table as the oldest member in attendance. Norman Allison, on behalf of the group presented a gift to Ken Nichols to give his wife for her thoughtful contribution contribution of cookies etc. at different meetings. Ab Mavin expressed the thanks of the members to the Executive, particularily Don Hannah, Dick Leddy and Paul Armstrong for the many jobs they do so willingly willingly and efficiently. President Potter presented presented Rev. Yates with a cheque for $100 for the Church. Rev. Yates expressed expressed his thanks and hoped the group would continue to use the facilities of the Church. Eric Nickerson and John Brent were guests substituting substituting for Goodyear plant manager, manager, and Charlie Trim, and the former expressed his thanks.,for. , the invitation and gave us some news regarding regarding the future prospects prospects of the local plant. Larry Bate the President of the Goodyear union also expressed his thanks, and wished the Retirees all the best for the "season. President Potter wished the' best for the and thanked everyone season everyone for coming out, prior to Arnold Lobb presenting presenting Norm Allison with a'gift from the Retirees for his untiring efforts on their behalf, to which Norm made a suitable reply. Rev. Yates wound up the meeting with some remarks pertaining to the holiday season, and with a minutes silence for those who we had lost in 1986. Does someone in your family have a breathing problem? If the answer is "yes", then the Durham Region Lung Association may be able to help. Beginning on Monday, January 26,1987, the. local Christmas Seal organization will run a four • CARPET • CARPET • CARPET "Super Pre-Christmas Special" • Harding "Accolade" (36 oz.) Saxony Carpet 100% Nylon • Teflon Treated with 5 /i6" Thick Chipfoam Underpad and Quality Installation • For one Low Price per Square Yard session Information Series "All about Breathing Problems" in the Library, Bowmanville Memorial Hospital, 47 Liberty St., Bowmanville. This evening series will be held on consecutive Monday and Wednesday nights from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m., concluding February 4th. Individual/ family registration is $10.00. Topics discussed will include the causes of breathing disorders, the importance of medication, the correct use of inhalers, allergens in the environment and various coping techniques. This program will be of interest both to parents of asthmatic children and to adults and adolescents who suffer from asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema and would like to become better informed. For more details on this Christmas Seal service, call Durham Lung Association at 436-1046. Haydon and District Area Brèathing Problem Information B.Jones Mr. and Mrs. John Adams and family were Saturday evening callers with Mr. and Mrs. Percy (Velma) Skinner of Oshawa. On Sunday, John and Diane Adams and children visited with Mr. and Mrs. Bob (Mona) White at Blackstock and also called on Mr. and Mrs. John Bertrim. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Blackburn, Susan and Jeremy, Orono, and Miss Carol Blackburn, Oshawa, visited with their parents Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Blackburn Saturday evening following the Social a't Haydon Community Centre. YELVERTON On Dec. 4th 16 Yelverton U.C.W. members and one visitor of the Yelverton U.C.W. met at the Janetville Manse with Brenda Malcolm Malcolm chairing the meeting in the absence of our President President Maureen Moore. Following the Ode, Brenda read "Christmas Eve of the harried housewife." housewife." Vera Staples took the Devotional. "O let us adore him," and scripture was from 2nd Chapter of Luke. The message was "What do we bring to Christmas?" We need tenderness from the past and courage for the future. future. It's what we bring in our hearts that counts. Let's celebrate Christmas this year by stretching out a helping hand to someone who needs you. Followed by the poem, "In that little stable so long ago," Vera led in prayer. Roll call was answered with a great supply of toys for stocking fund and personal personal gifts for women and babies at "Crossroads," Peterborough. Minutes were read and approved. Corrie Malcolm gave the Treasurer's report. A $50 cheque was received received from the late Audrie Brown's family to buy poin- settias for the church and the rest for Sunday School use in Airdrie's memory. Isabel Wilson gave the friendship report. Two get well cards were signed and several Christmas cards. Moved by Mary Moore and Hazel Gray that $150 be given to i the Friendship Committee for fruit boxes and special Christmas boxes. $25 was given for a gift for Pat Rowan. Our U.C.W. is to take charge of the service on January 11, 1987 to -commemorate 25 years since the,Ladies' Aid and later the Women's Association Association became known as the United Church Women. Yelverton White Gift Sun, is to be Dec. 14. The Sunday School is taking part and later a tree and pot luck dinner dinner will be held in the hall. Moved by Ernestine Robinson Robinson and Mary Moore that Carol Gray inquire about prices of a low round table for the Sunday School and U.C.W. be prepared to pay for some. Moved by Ernestine Ernestine Robinson and Carol Gray that $700 be given to the Manse Committee. Thanks to our hostess Carol Evans and helpers Myra Page, Corrie Malcolm and Mandy Robinson. Next meeting January 8, 1987 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Robinson. Mr. and Mrs. Neil (Lori) Blackburn and Shauna from Bowmanville were Sunday supper guests with Wilbur and Eileen Blackburn and family. Friday evening, Mr. and Mrs. Art Trewin and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Potts visited Mr. and Mrs. Lars Christensen, which was actually a birthday party for Gladys, which was on Thursday. Belated congratulations, Gladys, and may you enjoy many more. Mr. John Miller, Hamilton called on his sister Mrs. Beverly Cochrane and girls on Wednesday. Tuesday evening, despite the foul weather, twenty-two ladies of the Newtonville Bowling League gathered at Mrs. Olive Henderson's home at Newcastle to enjoy a scrumptious supper. Follwoing this Jean O'Neill, acting as Santa, distributed the gifts from under the Christmas tree. The remainder of the evening was spent playing euchre. Mrs. Peggy and Mrs. Cindy Millson and Blanche Jones and Mrs. Dorothy Dodds attended from the Haydon area. Lone Hand winners of a candle wire won by white card, Joyce Stacey and pink card won by Vi Patterson. High scores - a gift of a glass candy jar of candies were - Ladies, Sabine Parks and Men - Susan Floyd. Low Scores - a scroll calendar - Ladies Lois Walker and Men - Peggy Millson. Dorothy Dodds won the prize (bologna) as the last one to get a lone hand, which was presented to her Thursday evening at bowling. President Pat Osborne expressed our thanks to Olive for opening her home for the party. Since Christmas is on Thursday, (our bowling evening) we are changing our bowling for two "weeks - December 22 and Monday, December 29th at 7 p.m. Those who cannot bowl then are asked to be sure to bowl off. Saturday evening, Mr. and Mrs. Ian (Cheryl) Graham accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Fred (Marg) Ford of Long Sault to a craft show in Toronto and then went to China Town to have supper. Ian and Cheryl Graham hosted the Christmas Party for their Car Club - "Time Travellers" on Sunday at the Haydon Community Centre and went bowling as part of the social. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Millson attended the Tyrone Sunday . Schobl Pagent at the church Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Johnston of Peterborough were recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Potts. Mrs. Mary Spry and Ashley, Toronto, were weekend company with her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. Potts. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Rusaw attended the Christmas Party of Victoria and Grey Trust Co. (where Carol works) Saturday evening which was held at Whtiby's Curling Club. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Paterson called on Mr. and Mrs. Milton Paterson, Oshawa, on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Paterson and family have moved from Haydon to Eldorado - near Madoc on the weekend. NOTICE To all G.D.S. residential customers: Residential garbage normally picked up Thursday, December December 25, will be picked up Tuesday, December 30. Garbage normally picked up Friday, December 26, will be picked up Friday, January 2. Garbage normally picked.up Thursday, January 1, will be picked up Thursday, January 8. Season's Greetings In Four Colors to choose from Quantities Are Limited Hurry In Today No Obligation Estimates 1405 King St. E., Oshawa Just east of Townline Rd. AND HARDWARE 576-0102 üis! Jr L > JEWELLERS "Your Diamond Factory Source" vi. I u W r HUGE SAVINGS UP TO 50% CHRISTMAS SALE MEN'S GOLD • Crosses • Crucifix • Neck Chains • Rings Bracelets • Initial Rings LADIES' GOLD Family, Birthstone, and Initial Rings Dinner Rings- Neck Chains-Earrings Anklets- Bracelets- Wedding Bands DIAMONDS Solitaire or Cluster Engagement Rings Pendants , Earrings CHRISTMAS SPECIAL 10K GOLD LADIES' SLAVE RINGS, MANY STYLES FROM $39.00 Receive $100.00 OFF with this ad on any Item sale priced over $500,00 before Dec. 24/86. 53 King St. E. Bowmanville, Ont. 623-2600 623-7523 Mrs. Cindy Millson and Adam joined the Enniskillen Beavers on Wednesday evening and took a tour of the beautifully decorated Cullen Gardens at Whitby. Mr. and Mrs. Steve Millson and family went to Tyrone church Sunday evening where Adam and Andrew were in the Sunday School Pagent. Mr. Larry Grawbarger and Barbara Walsh and family, had dinner on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Kelly Kerr at Whitby. The Haydon Hallers' will meet at the Community Centre Thursday, December 18th at 7:30 p.m. to go carolling - Everyone welcome to come and join in - depending on the number of participants - will have refreshments at Barb's home - otherwise back at the Centre. Mrs. Meta. Swain attended the . Senior Citizens noon dinner at Tyrone on Wednesday. On Monday, Meta Swain and Gladys Potts joined with the Enniskillen U.C.W. Ladies and went to the Magic Car Restaurant at Oshawa for the December Christmas dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith, Lakefield, were Friday callers on Mr. and Mrs. Art Trewin. Mrs. Marion Seers, Newcastle, was a weekend guest of the Slemon family and accompanied them to the Christmas Pot Luck supper Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Slemon paid their respects to the late Miss Leanne Haines at the Waggs Funeral Home at Port Perry. Mr. Fred Slemon, Mrs. Jean Slemon and Mrs. Marion Seers attended the Tyrone Sunday School Pagent, White Gift and Mitten Tree services on Sunday evening. Deepest sympathy is expressed to Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Haines and family of Tyrone on the death of a dear daughter and sister Leanne - Tuesday night as the result of a fatal car accident. It's so sad to lose one of our young girls. Mr. Calvin Kennedy, Oshawa, Oshawa, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Kennedy and family and stayed for Sunday supper. Mr. and Mrs. Bob McCormick and Jessica left Friday evening and spent the weekend with the Weyrich family at Aurora for a Pre- Christmas get-together with Janet's aunt. Xmas Supper December 6th, Saturday evening, Haydon's Christmas Pot Luck supper and concert was held in the Community Centre. A good crowd was in attendance and following supper, several of the ladies gathered in the kitchen to do dishes. The men straightened up the front room and re-arranged the chairs and under the leadership of our M.C. Barb Walsh sang Christmas Carols. Then the following took part in the entertainment: Lisa Liptay played a Christmas instrumental on the piano and to be outdone her brother Sean Liptay played a couple of selections on the piano. Then Katrina Liptay recited a poem. Brian and Brenda Neilsen and Sadie Graham sang a couple of little tunes. Cincy Cochrane was next, and she had a poem. Little Sarah Dewsberry sanyher A.B.C's song. Elizabeth and Veronica Savage recited a poem and sang. Barb Walsh had a poem "The tale of Mortimer Mouse". Jeanetta Grawburger sang a little song. Blanche Jones had a reading entitled "I Suppose You Are Ready For Christmas and I Hate You". Kyle and Barbara Graham had an amusing gimmick of a duck who could do math as Kyle asked it to - danced, drank and jumped down on the floor and walked which amused young and old - all managed by Barb and her trusty puppet gadget. 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