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I t The Canadian Statesman. Bowmanville. December 16. 1087 15 Ready to Take Over Hardware Store CHoStOr'S lights QTO Q sHg&T jOV that the hnrriwnrp slnvp in ~ E. ; If § mm 1"^' : ' i, «Ese Pty 1 . i, ■■ r ' Gary Broderick and his wife, Diane, will undoubtedly be making 'their hardware store a family business. Gary and Diane are shown here with their children, Brittany, age two months and Lance, age two. Mr. and Mrs. Broderick will take over McGregor Hardware as of January 1. The new owners are purchasing purchasing the store from Don McGregor, who has operated the business since 1948. • A 40-year tradition will be ending this month as the McGregor Home Hardware store in Bowmanville is passed on to its new owners, .Gary and Diane Broderick. But Mr. Broderick noted in an interview last week that he intends to maintain the tradition of personalized personalized service which has made the business so successful. successful. In fact, in an era of shopping shopping centres and big department department stores, Mr. Broderick believes that there's still plenty of room for the small business. He foresees a resurgence resurgence in the small, specialty specialty store. "People want .service and they want satis faction," lie explained. Mr.' Broderick comes to McGregor Hardware after 15 years in the retail business. business. He was employed with F.W. Woolworlh as a district supervisor in a job that took him across Canada. But he adds: "I've always wanted to own by.own business." business." And when he learned r»id that the hardware store in Bowmanville was for sale, he saw an opportunity to make that dream a reality. Married, with two children, children, Mr. Broderick has previously lived in Toronto but the family is now resid- ingat Prout Dr., in Bowmanville. Bowmanville. Mr. Broderick adds that he plans to maintain the store the way it is, although some improvements will be made "down the line". He also plans to retain existing staff. Recalling the history of McGregor Hardware in- Bowmanville, Don McGregor explained that he started the business in 1948. after working for his father who also ran a Bowmanville hardware business. Ik- worked for his father approximately approximately two years, immediately immediately after he returned from overseas. Then he went into business for himself. himself. - To say that the hardware- business has undergone changes is a vast understatement. understatement. "The big thing that I notice is that the hardware store was basically basically farm-oriented," Don McGregor explains. There were literally hundreds hundreds of farms surrounding Bowmanville and these were the backbone of local business at the" lime Don McGregor started his career in hardware. Today, the farming trade does not account for as much of the business. In the early years, Mr. McGregor recalls, the shops were open Saturday evening evening until midnight and the typical working day was from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The only exceptions were, of course, Saturday night when the doors closed at midnight and Wednesday when the town's businesses closed up for the afternoon. Sunday, of course, was a day of rest. Packaging is another new development which is very much in evidence today but was almost non-existent in the 1940s. In the past, items such as turpentine, for example, came from a single barrel and were distributed distributed into containers supplied by the customer or the hardware business. Merchandise also used to move at a slower pace. In the past, an order would be written up and delivered within perhaps two weeks. But today, the delivery is ORDERYOU We are open till 11:00 p.m. Thursday Dec Join us for a cup of Hot Chocolate or Coffee and sample some of our Delicious. Festive Foods \ j V ; \. Meat & Cheese Platters will be on display as well as our Gourmet Food Gift Pack NOW! D YKSTRA'S ELICATESSEN HOOD ELICATESSEN HOOD MARKET 'Home of Quality" ~mr 7T/ZZI ifém es FESTIVE FOOD SPECIALS Mild Cheddar cheese -- $2.99 lb. Oshawa Bakery Bread -- 999 ea. Store Bacon - $2.99 lb./.66 100g. Devon Bacon -- $ 1.99 a 500 g. pkg. All Danish cream cheese - $4.49lb./.99 100g. Herb & Spice, Peach Melba, Dill, Pepper, Orange, Pineapple Many more cheeses now in stock For THE FESTIVE SEASON 77 King Street W., Bowmanville\ 623-3541 Nastlaton-CMMra by Mabel Cawker Ni An Extravaganza Of Lights Well! our good friend Chester Pcdzikowaki has done it again! His home and round about his lawn on Lakeview Street in Caesarea is just a blaze with Christmas lights...including lights...including Santa, Candles, and so forth...a positive fairyland! A thing of beauty! Chester is a man who loves beauty and he does his best to create this dazzling display for the pleasure df villagers...and of course people drive from a distance to see the wonder of it all. There you'll see the exotic reds, soft blues, vivid greens, beautiful ambers...the whole bit! For the wide assortment lighting up the Caesarea area...Chester works long hours...and he certainly has the Christmas spirit heralding in the celebration of the birth of our Saviour. For all who appreciate beauty...take beauty...take a drive during the Christmas season down to Caesarea ( Highway 57) turn right at Sun- nyside Market and travel about three blocks to Lakeview Street...and too...go to Chester's door and wish him and wife Adele a Merry Christmas. Make His Yuletidc a joy as well...and he'd like the friendly spirit and the fact that you appreciated his efforts. Our very warmest wishes to Chester and Adele from this area...a pair of real good scouts! Nestleton United Church On White Gift Sunday at the Nestleton United Church, David 4 Regenia Walker, Avril 4 Kyle were the friendly greeters. Mr. Robert Mairs began the Service and. capably conducted proceedings until until the arrival of Rev. D. Davis who was delayed at Blackstock. Following Following the lighting of the Advent Candle, Candle, the S. School students presented their White Gifts. In an impressive Baptism service Patrick Thomas, closer to two days. Mr. McGregor also has seen I lie advent of numerous numerous new electrical appliances and has found that with today's shorter work weeks, more householders householders have the time to take advantaged' the many do-it-yourself products. "After 40 years, it's going to be a big change," said Mr. McGregor, in reference to his retirement from the hardware business. But he added that he feels it's time. to let a younger person step in. Don McGregor and his wife, Phyllis, have made the store a family business--an operation in which each of his five daugl Lers participated participated at on j time or another. "The^tbre became like a s vomlii'txhbriie' Td'. them," said Mr.'McGregor. Today, McGregor Hard ware has a full time staff of six as well-as three students and Mr. and Mrs. McGregor. During his years in business, business, Don McGregor has been a charter member ol the Home Hardware net- , work. This is a dealer- owned co-operative for purchasing purchasing and marketing. Mr. McGregor has served as a past president of the Bowmanville Kinsmen Club and a member of the Board of Stewards of the Trinity United Church. He is currently p res id en t o f the Bowmanville Men's Canadian Canadian Club and McGregor Hardware has been a supporter supporter of local sports through sponsorship of a number of organizations, including BMHA hockey teams. All in all, Mr. McGregor has found the business a rewarding rewarding enterprise in which one had a chance to help people with their problems. problems. "Your customers became your acquaintances and, in some instances, your friends." said " Mr. McGregor. That's the -sort of atmosphere atmosphere which Gary Broderick plans to maintain maintain as the now owner of McGregor Hardware. He will be taking over the store as of January. infant son of Tom & Wilma Wotten was received into the congregation. Clerk of Session, Lawrence Malcolm assisted Rev. Davis. The Ladies choir sang, "I Am Hie Light Of The World." The Sermon "The Gift of a Lifetime" was most appropriate. appropriate. We were glad to welcome several visitors. The Christmas music is always so special, uur organist -- Mrs. Gwendolyn Malcolm. Baptismal Party After the Service on Sunday at Nestleton United Church...a very lovely Baptismal Luncheon was "hosted" for small Patrick Thomas, by grandparents John and Tina Welters at their home, R.R.l, Blackstock, for family and friends. Approximately thirty were present for this meaningful occasion. Patrick Thomas was the recipient of many gifts. A Baptismal tells a real story...a step in the right direction... naming a child and admitting the child to the Christian Community. We wish for these young parents, Tom & Wilma Wooten, and their little family...Johnathan family...Johnathan Henry & Patrick Thomas...the very best life has to offer. offer. Our congratulations! Social Events Keith 4 Rhonda Bannister and daughter Nicole of Peterborough, were Saturday luncheon guests with great-grandmother Neta Fish of Nestleton. A lovely visit was enjoyed enjoyed after catching up on family news. Afternoon tea guests with Sam & Mabel Cawker, Scugog Point Rd„ were Chas 4 Nell Cawker of Scarborough Scarborough and son Professor Kenneth Cawker of London. Ken Bragg of Bowmanville, spent the afternoon and was a dinner guest with the Cawkers on Saturday. So glad to see Ken and have a visit. Nestleton Presbyterian Church The Sunday morning Service in' Nestleton Presbyterian Church was conducted by Rev. D. Kemble ol Peterborough with Joyce Taylor presiding at the organ. The Responsive Responsive reading was Psalm 24, and the Scripture was Isaiah 9: 6 -7 and Luke 2:1-20. The text of the sermon was Luke 2, verse 8 - "And there were in the same country, Shepherds abiding in the field." A very fine message. A special Christmas Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. next Sunday, and White Gifts will be brought to this service. Best Wishes Best Wishes to a good friend Olive Heaslip in Port Perry Hospital - a former resident of Nestleton village...now living in Port Perry...also...another fine friend Dora Gillson in the Villa who isn't well, a former resident of Nestleton as well. We trust all those who have been not well.,.the best of health soon. Keep you chins high! Afternoon U.C.W. Christmas Mtg. On the afternoon of December 8, members of the UCW met at the new apartment of Mrs. Neta Fish. Unit Leader Jean Williams extended extended a cordial welcome to 9 members and we were pleased to Have Marg France as our guest. Mrs. Neta Fish presented the in spiring worship period and opened with "O Come All Ye Faithful" with Gwen Malcolm at the organ. Mrs. Irene McKee read the Scripture from Luke 2, followed by "Joy To Hie World." The theme for the worship worship "Honour Christmas In Our Hearts" and an impressive candle lighting was held. The first candle "Joy" that fills our hearts. The second second candle - "God's Love" - in the gift of His Son and "It Came Upon The Midnight Clear" was sung and the third candle "Peace" - the angels song of peace. This portion closed with Prayer. Business Minutes were read by Sec'y Gwen Malcolm and approved...and the Trees, report by Neta Fish showed a good balance. Roll Call - "Early Christmas Memories" proved most interesting. Hie slate of Officers will remain the same for 1988. A decision was made that each member' will provide 2 dozen cookies for the S. School concert to be held next Sunday Sunday evening, December 20th at 7:30 p.m. Program consisted of a Christmas Concert which was won by Jean Williams. After the meeting closed with the Mizpah Benediction...15 boxes of Cheer were packed for the shut-ins and delivered later. A lovely lunch was served by Neta Fish 4 Irene McKee and all enjoyed the social hour. Appreciation was given by Leona Sadler. surprise Birthday Celebration On Saturday, December 12, Yvonne Holland of Nestleton, was pleasantly surprised when she returned from work to find husband Calvin, Mom Neta Fish and the children, Chad, Craig, and Alanna Dawn "hosting" a wonderful surprise surprise birthday party for her in Neta's apartment...with gifts galore, birthday cake and all the trimmings. The children were very excited...they had been wrapping parcels on the quiet and could hardly hardly wait until Mom opened her gifts. ' A very "special" day for Yvonne in every way. Our warmest wishes to her on her 35th... hope she'll enjoy many more such surprises. Keep in mind the Honeydale Women's Institute meeting to be held this Thursday, December 17, commencing with a pot-luck luncheon luncheon at 12:30 p.m. held in the Municipal Hall, Port Perry. Be sure to bring your favourite casserole, plate, cup and cutlery - so that we do not have to bother with dishes. A short meeting followed by an interesting interesting programme will be a feature...and commences at 2 p.m. We will have special guests to entertain entertain - also - each group is asked to provide a number for the programme. programme. One member will present a suitable message re - Christmas. Roll Call - a decoration for a parcel for Operation Scugog. Exchange of gifts - sing songs - just a very nice party to wind up the year. Let's make it a really great one! ! Background Information Care of Christmas Tree In preparation for the Holiday Season, most of us will soon be trimming the traditonal Christmas tree. In addition to enjoying a white Christmas, most Canadians like to have the scent and beauty of a natural natural Christmas tree in their homes. The Canadian Forestry Service, in collaboration collaboration with the Christmas tree growers' associations across the country, offer some carefully researched information about the natural natural Christmas tree. Purchase a fresh tree and store it outdoors in the shade until 'time for decorating. decorating. Christmas tree growers in Canada are committed committed to delivering trees to market that meet rigid standards of form and freshness. To test a tree for freshness, grasp a needle between your thumb and forefinger and sqeeze gently. The needlès of a fresh tree should bend rather than break. A tree that is not fresh will have brittle twigs and may easily shed its needles. Once the tree is ready to put up, recut the base (butt) of the tree diagonally and immerse in plain water. A tree cared for in this manner manner will be virtually fireproof, fireproof, having a moisture content in the needles as great or greater than that present when the tree was harvested. Check the water level daily, to ensure it does not drop below the tree trunk. Trees may absorb up to a gallon of water per day. Additives will interfere with the tree's ability to draw up moisture and could render it less safe. There is no basis to the rumors that additives additives to the water will prolong prolong the life of the tree or render it more fire resistant. resistant. Spraying the natural tree with any fire retardant solution solution is essentially useless. The needles cannot absorb moisture. The moisture content of the needles is supplied only through the trunk from its water supply. In placing the tree, keep it away from heal sources and ensure tree lights are turned off before leaving the home or retiring for the night. The following facts will relieve the minds of those who may feel that Canadians Canadians who buy natural Christmas trees arc depleting depleting our forests. Most Christmas trees sold by dealers are grown on land that might otherwise be unproductive, such as abandoned farmlands or areas of poor soil. These plantations often produce scenic greenbelts and can offer enviromental benefits such as the reduction ofsoil erosion and air pollution. The Christmas tree market market creates jobs and,"in some cases, is a source of extra income to farmers and other people in rural area. Approximately 80 per cent of Canadian Christmas trees, are exported to foreign markets, thus enhancing enhancing Canada's positive balance of trade and providing providing jobs for Canadians. •> Something To Think About GARY CONWAY - Funeral Director THE BODY PRESENT AND VIEWED You may want to deny the death which has occured.This is not unusual. However, it is necessary to admit to yourself death's presence, even though this can be a painful experience. experience. One of the ways some attempt attempt lo eliminate a confrontation confrontation with death and hope to avoid the pain that loss brings, is lo resist viewing the body of the deceased. They say that they wish to remember the deceased deceased as he or she appeared alive. However, for you to view the body is an important first step toward accepting the death. If the death was violent or the deceased was wasted by disease, disease, the skills of the funeral service practitioner will be employed employed to modify or erase these ravages. This will allow for an acceptable recall image of the deceased. The period of the funeral from the first announcement of the death to the committal service, service, is a declaration that a death has occured. Viewing, when possible, is an essential part of the affirmation. MORRIS FUNERAL CHAPEL 4 Division St., Bowmanville Tel. 623-5480 Serving Durham Region Since 1881 MOONLIGHT MADNESS at SofdùUicoied JHadu * \ A / v--x « a rail V--v fc--x /-» e--i 9 p.m. We will be open Thursday, Dec. 17th until 11 Come In and Browse Our helpful staff will be glad to serve you. 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