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/ I < l 8 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, December 22,1980 Section Two PONTYPOOL DISTRICT St. Stephen's Students Explore Japanese Customs BY Nettie Aiken Mary Sutch had the ■ unfortunate accident of falling at the bank on Friday, .. December 5th and injuring her knee. She is now under treatment in Oshawa , Hospital. Wishes for a speedy and not too painful recovery. ' Latest word is that she is making satisfactory progress, blit would welcome calls, visits, mail and prayers. , Check with the hospital first to avoid a possible false trip. On a clear, crisp, December morning (December 6th), the Community Centre looked ,,véry festive at the Annual Breakfast with Santa. The ..menu consisted of orange juice, pancakes, sausages, • syrup, tea or coffee. Santa's , .little elves and the other children as well cheerfully joined in, helping where ..needed. There was an information Stable regarding .Neighbourhood Watch, with free literature and a sheet to sign if you were interested. There is a lot to think about to ' make our streets safe for children and adults alike. , . Santa photos were taken by i'Jim Quirk. You may pick up photos at Freshmart after December 12th. . . Santa arrived shortly after nine o'clock. The photo lineun started immediately. Some t" children take to sitting on Santa's knee like a duck takes to water, while others have a shy streak. However, a nice photo series each year is wonderful record of grov/ing up to show others later. There was a background of joyful Christmas music on tape, just to help improve the atmostphere and get everyone in the mood of the season. Draw prizes were waiting for their lucky winners who were as follows: Santa and Mrs. Claus salt and pepper set, Dorothy Dewar; macramé Santa for door, Mary Gilbank; chocolate house, Toby and Freeman Arbeau's baby Joey (don't eat it all at once!). Santa drew the names out of the hat. Thank you all for making this annual event " a big success. The hall is booked for next year. A few of you have been asking about Russell Fowler. He is now living with his step-daughter at Bondhead, north of Toronto. Thanks to Mrs. Badluk for passing on this information. On Sunday morning, December 7th, the children and their leaders in the Sunday School had charge of the White Gift Service and did exceedingly well. Dorothy Turner took leadership role in We at BROOKING TRANSPORT wish you and your family a safe and Happy Holiday Season! 281 Liberty St. N. Bowmanville 623-3821 the absence of Joan Jeffery due to illness. Rev. Heather Smith returned and was given a warm welcome. She took over just before the offering, being in the choir prior to this point. Wilf Richardson acted as coordinator of the service at the beginning. The children made and put up the decorations in the church. Wilf Richardson donated the mitten tree, the Bryants loaned the manger properties, and Frank Stacey provided the straw. Everyone is to be congratulated for their part in a very beautiful service. The congregation was invited invited to share a light lunch in the basement of the church following the service for a time of fellowship together. The cast of characters for the Nativity Story were: . Mary, Amanda Muirhead; Joseph, Stephen Quirk; The Wise Men, Jason Turner, Scott Clarke and Russell Hunt; ' Shepherds, Mark VanWieringen, Pamela Quirk, Graydon Hunt, and Joey Arbeau; King Herod, Dana Clarke; Angel, Kelli Dunford; Other Angels, Jacalyn Muirhead and Karla VanWieringen; Bible Readers, Lorianne Quirk, Shannon Sytnyk and Christopher Turner. On Sunday, December 7th as well, the Curtis family held a family Christmas Dinner in the Commuity Centre. Some of the family will be leaving for a sunnier climate shortly thereafter. On Monday, December 8th at the bowling, Marie Finney won the strike fund. High Single Bowler was Denise Stec with a score of 233. Julie Worr was High Double Bowler with a score of 377. On Monday, December 15th is scheduled for the Christmas party, with gift exchange and light refreshments between the two games. There was a very successful Christmas concert on Saturday, December 6th in the evening at Ballyduff Presbyterian Church, which was enjoyed by all, with many talented guests, and a light lunch served following the concert. Their Christmas Service will be held on December 21st at 1:30 p.m. with a few extra items of worship on the Christmas theme. You are reminded that the hours of worship during the winter continue at 1:30 p.m. The following is a run-down of the Christmas Services in the Parish of Cavan-Manvers of the Anglican Church: Christmas Eve (Holy Communion), St. Mary's Lifford - 9:30 p.m., Christ Church, Bailieboro-7:30 p.m., Trinity Church, The Marsh - 7:30 p.m., St. Paul's Bethany - 9:30 p.m., St. Thomas, Millbrook-ll:00 p.m., Christmas Day (Holy Communion), St. John's Ida - 10:00' a.m., St, Thomas, Millbrook - 10:00 a.m., Services of Lessons and Carols, Sunday, December 21st, St. John's Church, Ida - 10:00 a.m., Christ Church, Bailieboro - 10:00 a.m. Services of Lessons and Carols, Sunday, December 21st: . St. Mary's Church, Lifford - 7:30 p.m., St. Thomas' Church, Millbrook - 7:30 p.m., St. Paul's Church, Bethany at Bethany United Church - 7:30 p.m. Christmas Masses in the St. Thomas More Roman Catholic Parish, Grace Presbyterian Church, Millbrook - Christmas Eve at 7:00 p.m., Nestleton Community Centre Christmas Eve, 9:00 p.m., Pontypool United Church -12 midnight Christmas Day, 9:00 a.m. Christmas Day - Grace Presbyterian, Millbrook. As a result of an enthusiastic community response, the bazaar that the St. Thomas More Parish had in the Pontypool Community Centre on Saturday, November 29th, the last count was they raised $2,324. Congratulations! A couple of organizations pass on Season's Greetings. The executive of the Manvers Historical Society wish all those in the Township Season's Greetings. We hope to be moved into our new headquarters at the Old Bethany Post Office early in the New Year. Season's Greetings are wished also from the Victoria County Pre-School Resource Van. Parents and children are invited to come out to the Pontypool Community Centre on Tuesday, January . 20th from 11:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m. and enjoy the socializing. There will be a special craft for the children. Watch for the upcoming church newsletter for times of the special Christmas Eve Services in the Bethany- Pontypool Pastoral Charge, as your correspondent, I wish to add my own greetings to all of you wonderful people that give me news items so very graciously throughout the year. 3 . V. ... - -•> - ! - -1 ,,■ <71 J , J- ■ 1 2 > ,* . -x ' \ ' * lira anh listant last 8£'u, The sights, sounds and smell of Japan were brought into the library of St. Stephen's School on Wednesday, December 10. One of the grade five classes at the school is studying Japan and the students students decided to make their learning experience more authentic by holding a Japanese luncheon. From left: Franco Seanga, Lindsay Yorke, and Amy Trimble were dressed in their kimonos and karate outfits to get the feel of what Japan is really like. While listening to the country's music, each of the groups prepared its own Japanese meals. 50 Years Ago Thursday, December 10,1936 The Maytag Store, located since its opening in the McMurtry Block, has moved to the east end, in the Knight Block, and in the store occupied until this week by Knight's Fuel Office. Knight's office has been moved next door east to the store formerly occupied by R. Pawson, shoemaker, shoemaker, who is leaving for England. which meets between Christmas and New Years. With a plurality of 19 votes, Glen (Bob) Mcllveen returns to the 15th Older Boys' Parliament as - the representative of the constituency of Bowmanville. He defeated Morse L. Goodman in the elections held last Saturday. The member is the first Bowmanville representative to receive two terms in this boys' legislature The Abdication of His Majesty King Edward VIII from the British Throne was announced this morning in the British House of Commons. His Majesty signed the abdication papers in the presence of his three brothers, the Dukes of York, Gloucester and Kent. It is expected that later today the Duke of York, the heir apparent to the throne will be proclaimed King of England. The desire of His Majesty King Edward to marry marry Mrs. Wallis Simpson, twice divorced, brought about the constitutional crisis which has ended in the abdication. Esate in Washington. This time the town receives $5,333.77 as its share of profits accrued to the building. Unfortunately all this will not find a place in the municipal treasury. A few years ago the solicitor's fees were forgotten and from this sum the town has paid $3,047.05 to D.L. McCarthy, Toronto, for legal work in connection with the estate. After a break of several years, the Town of Bowmanville once again has benefitted from the McGill 25 Years Ago Wednesday, December 13, 1961 The thousands of citizens in this area affected by the shortlived shortlived General Motors strike at Oshawa received word this morning that a settlement had been reached. All that remained was ratification by the union membership which considered only a formality. 16,000 hourly-rated workers were included in the new agreement. ; ' Christmas Dreams Sincere hopes that our Christmas wish for peace and joy comes true for you. We appreciate your support throughout the year. cttcùA, Abelian 103 King St. East Bowmanville 623-7312