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u Orono Couple Celebrates 45th Wedding Anniversary The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, December 23,1967 17 Orono News by I. Challice 45th Wedding Anniversary Many guests were at Franklin House, Bethany on Thursday, December 10 for the happy occasion of the 45th wedding anniversary anniversary of Andrew and Janette Munneke, Orono. Franklin house is of course owned and operated by their only son, Albert and wife Barbara. Barbara. Reverend John and Mrs. Zantingh, Bowmanville were special guests and the minister voiced the good wishes of all present and asked the blessing on the happy couple. Many lovely gifts, flowers and plants were displayed and the guests present enjoyed enjoyed a delicious buffet luncheon, and the bride and groom cut and served the pretty wedding cake. The happy event was a complete surprise to the couple and another surprise surprise was a friend, direct from Holland. Mrs. Louws in a very pretty Dutch Costume. Costume. Other guests included Mr. Piet Louws, Mrs. Minnie Zeger, Mrs. Maria Vogels, Miss Julie Bouwmeester, Rie Stel, Mr. and Mrs. Har- temink, Mr.and Mrs. Dewitt and Mr. and Mrs. 0. Challice, Challice, all from Orono. Mr. and Mrs. Bouwmeester, Bowmanville Bowmanville and Mrs. Evers, Millbrook. Mr. and Mrs. Munneke's neighbors surprised them the evening before, with a pretty basket of flowers. CHRISTMAS DISPLAYS Many eye-appealing Christmas Christmas decorated homes throughout the village and Orono estates. One of the most innovative we've seen, is back at the Enterprise area, at the home of Mac and Norma Ransberry. Mac was telling us, it took approximately approximately three weeks to assemble the 30ft sleigh and eight reindeer, complete with Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus. It's all constructed of plywood and the reindeer are all mobile! The Ransberrys have for several several years, had eye-catching Christmas displays, but this one is a real show- stopper! TOWN HALL CARD PARTY A good crowd at the weekly card party on Wednesday December 9, in Orono town hall. With the following results - high scorers -1. Ray Bester 84,2. Bob Simpson 82, 3. Hilda Caswell 81, 4. Jean Jillisen 79, 5. Bernice Moffat and Tom Wilson 78., Low Score - Debbie Green, Lucky draw prizes - Roy Winters, Art Bcdwin, Grace Coatham, Ruth Grady. There was no party December December 16, as this was the Oddfellows lodge Turkey draw and Card party. "The Colour of Love" was the theme for the annual "White Gift Service on Sunday, Sunday, December 13, at Orono United Church. The Sunday School superintendent Mrs. Pam Werry welcomed the large crowd and the children children gave readings and sang the lovely Christmas music. We would like to thank everyone from our School and Explorers, who participated participated in the service. Special Special thanks to Pam Werry, Shirley Moffat, Pianist; Ross Metcalf, Organist; Orono Sr. Choir; Ruth Gray for directing the play and Marlene Ross - explorer leader. Plan to come early Christmas Christmas Sunday, December 20 to a Carol sing with the Mel- Iowtone Band, and special music by Orono Sr. Choir. Remember our New Year's Eve Party - 9 p.m. -1 a.m. Again this year the session session is planning a gathering for both congregations. There will be euchre, games, music and refreshments. refreshments. If you plan to attend, please bring sandwiches or sweets and a card table. Call Stella Carson 983-5272 or Isabelle Challice 983- 5824 for more information. Thursday December 24 - Christmas Eve Services 7 p.m. - Leskard Family Service Service (sponsored by U.C.W.), 9 p.m. - Orono United Church Carols, Lessons and Communion. Quote -"May Christmas bring you peace on earth, To èven live and last... A faith instilled within your heart, When Christmas Day is past. This friendly greeting greeting holds a prayer, It's filled with warmth and cheer, To bring a "Merry Christmas" Day, And then a glad New Year! Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Barry Draper, Bowmanville (and formerly Orono) on the arrival of a new baby boy. Mrs. Hilda Tamblyn spent a week recently visiting her son Ross and family, Stittsville. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Pigott attended the "Open House" party at Mr. and Mrs. Howard Howard Stapleton's recently. Sympathy of the community community to Mrs. Girlie Dean and all relatives in the passing of Mr. Harold Dean on Monday, Monday, December 14. Funeral took place Wednesday, December December 16, from Morris Funeral Home, Bowmanville. Bowmanville. Mrs. John Rickard, Wood- ville, was last Monday afternoon afternoon visitor with Mrs. Dorothy Bailey and Mrs. E. Billings. Mr. and Mrs. Les Alldread, Oshawa, were last Sunday evening dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Pigott. The official opening of our brand new Imperial Bank of Commerce took place Wednesday, December December 16 with many offi- cals and guests in attendance. attendance. Mrs. Bertha Touchburn and Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Welch, Bowmanville were luncheon guests of Mrs. Edith Taylor last week. Mrs. Audrey McNaul, Oshawa, was last Thursday luncheon guest of Mrs. D. Bailey and Mrs. E. Billings. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Bailey, Mrs. D. Bailey and Mrs. E. Billings enjoyed a pre-Christmas dinner at Mr.and Mrs. Carl Kimmetts and family, Lindsay, on Sunday. Their many friends send speedy get-well wishes to Mrs. Sadie Hamilton, and Mrs. Velma Armstrong, both ladies suffered severe falls recently. Mrs. Hamilton Hamilton is at home, but Mrs. Armstrong is in hospital. On Sunday December 20, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Taylor will celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary, with a reception for immediate family, in Terrace Room, Strathaven where Charles is a patient. Congratulations to a grand old gentleman, Mr. Earnest Nicholson, Lindsay (formerly Orono) who recently recently celebrated his 102nd birthday. He is the father of Floyd Nicholson well- known to all in this area, and grandfather to Mrs. Fay Burnham, all of Orono. It has been a rather sad week (Past), for the correspondent correspondent as we lost our beloved beloved father, Harvey Aiken. He passed away very suddenly suddenly Sunday, December 13, in Strathaven. We are glad to report his entire family visited him that afternoon afternoon and found him in good spirits. Death came suddenly and he was not called to suffer. He had enjoyed enjoyed his 90th birthday party last August, at Franklin house. His many friends in Strathaven will miss him too. Reverend Schamerhorn officiated at the funeral service, on Tuesday, December 15 from Morris Funeral Chapel. 4T. CLUB CHRISTMAS PARTY Approximately 62 members members and guests sat down to a delicious full-course turkey turkey dinner on Thursday evening December 17, in the Sr. Citizens Complex hall. The decorations were certainly eye-catching and tables were very colorful, with pots of poinsettias and real live holly, from B.C. The menu consisted of a tasty cranberry salad, followed followed by rolls, turkey, dressing, dressing, gravy, turnip and peas, potatoes and followed by Christmas pudding and sauce and cake and tea and coffee. Added treats were of course, liquor-filled chocolates, chocolates, and grape juice and wines. The highlight of the event was the arrival of Santa Claus and everyone present received a gift. Mrs. Claus also in attendance and many men took advantage advantage of kissing her! Happy Birthday for December December was sung, with Gladys Brown at the piano - to - Gladys Woodward; June Buck; Marjorie Best; George Dunlop; Doreen Lake; Robert Chater and Bob Cayley. Everyone enjoyed the sing-along, again with Gladys at piano, to close a very enjoyable evening. A vote of thanks to the girls who served, and to the ladies who decorated and prepared the dinner. CHOIR PARTY Mr. Ross Metcalf, choir leader of Orono United Church choir, entertained about 40 members and sponsors.to a delightful buffet buffet dinner, in his home, on Wednesday evening, December December 16.; Before and after the dinner, many took advantage of browsing thru CHRISTMAS ^ SALE Sale Starts Monday, Dec. 28th 30% to 50% off ENTIRE STOCK All Sales Final -- No Exchanges or Refunds Please...No exchanges on Monday loU & 33 it W. 623-3293 iitoppe SowmatuAille the hosts very attractive home, and of course admiring admiring his many collecta- bles.Naturally, we all joined in for a carol sing and then followed witha practice for our Christmas Sunday service. Our gracious host was thanked for the evening and presented with a little gift. AROUND THE WORLD TRIP Marjorie Somerville, Bowmanville, Leila Werry and Thelma Gilbank, Orono, recently returned from a fantastic trip "Around The World". They visited 15 countries flying on a Worldways DC8, chartered chartered for the trip. Some of the places visited - Rio de Janeiro; Fiji; New Zealand; Australia; Babi; Singapore; Hong Kong; Bangkok; India; Egypt; Istanbul, Turkey and Lisbon. Memorable trips to Falkland Falkland Islands, where they were escorted in with two fighter planes and met by the Defense Corps. In honour honour of their visit, the school children were given a halfday halfday holiday, and attended in Guide and Scout uniforms. uniforms. They had to obtain special permission for this visit, as few civilians aircraft aircraft are seen at this R.A.F. base. The group presented Governor Gordon Jewkes C.M.G. with 2 sugar maples. Another interesting interesting visit was to Easter Island. Island. Since there was no hotel large enough to accommodate accommodate the group of 165 travellers, they stayed overnight overnight in small hotels and local guest homes. Easter Island is noted for its stone statues, which brings a mystery mystery to this place. What is the importance of these gigantic statues and how were they transported hundreds- hundreds- of years ago? These guestions still remain remain unanswered evén though archaeologists have been trying to find the answers answers for thirty years. Orono United Church News Despite the poor weather conditions on Sunday morning, morning, a good attendance for Christmas Sunday. A very special musical treat was provided the congregation by the "Mellotones", our local orchestra, consisting of Carlos Tamblyn, Gladys Brown, Doreen and James Lowery, Carman White and Reverend Milnes. The music and carol singing, led by choir got the service off to a great start Other special music included included Marion Milnes rendering rendering "He Shall Feed His Flock" by Handel, accompanied accompanied by Ross Metcalf on organ. Happy Birthday to Karen Jenson uecember22, and to Amy Pooler and Charles Taylor on Christmas day December 25. Flowers were placed in loving memory of Mr. Harvey Harvey Aiken, and placed by his daughter Isabelle and Orville Challice. Remember our Christmas Eve Services- Leskard United Church - 7 p.m. a family service sponsored by the U.C.W. Carols and readings. readings. Orono United Church - 9 p.m. Carols, lessons and communion. New Year's Eve Party - 9 p.m. -1 a.m. Again the session is planning planning a gathering for both congregations. There will be euchre games, music and refreshments. If you plan to attend please tyring sandwiches, sweets and a card table. For further information information contact George or Stella Carson 983-5272 or Orville or Isabelle Challice 983-5824. Annual Reports - It's that time of year again! This year all Reports must be in by Friday, January 8, to ensure ensure that I have enough time to type and prepare the reports. If you would like to work some afternoon putting the reports together, together, please let me know. Marlene Riseborough 983- 5702. St. Saviour's Church News The Sacrament of Holy Communion at St. Saviours on Sunday morning, with Reverend Douglas Hall, our new rector officiating. There will be Christmas Eve services at St. Saviours at 8 p.m. with communion. Also Sunday December 27, at 9.30 a.m. morning prayer and Holy Baptism. A reminder - All Anglicans Anglicans are required to receive receive their communion a minimum of three times a year and Christmas is an im- portnt season for all confirmed confirmed members. St. Saviours give a hearty thanks to Phyllis Dewell for playing the organ. I.O.O.F. Card Party and Draw Held in the I.O.O.F. hall on Wednesday evening, De- Central Public School News ^TBJ> Exciting things have been happening this month at Central. Class Trip On December 2, the Grade 4 & 5 class went up to the grist-mill and then walked back to the school house, but Vivi and I stayed back to look after the fire in the wood stove that would warm the school house. After everybody came back we did Math on slates. A slate is like a chalk board but it is smaller. Then we cut our fruit and vegetables and made a stew with it. With our fruit we made a fruit salad. salad. At recess we played Aun- tee Auntee Over. Tne object of the game is to throw the ball over either the school or the house. Now there were some people on one side of the senool or the house and other people on the other side of the school or house, and if one person caught the ball then the team ran around the building with their hands behind their backs. If the guy that had the ball touched someone and showed them the ball then the person who got caught had to go on the other team. If there was one person on the team that did not get caught then he was the win- cember 16, with an excellent excellent crowd for the card party. The, following winners winners - High Lady - Norma Moffat, Low Lady - Thelma Vagg, High gent-Aleck Moffat, Moffat, Low man - Harold Cobbledick, Most Lone Hands - Marie Couroux, Kendal, The lucky winners of Christmas turkeys - Jean Allen 2, Kay Mather 1, Newcastle; Newcastle; Clare Gunter 1; Randy Thompson 1 Newcastle, Newcastle, Dan Hall 1; Tammy Wilson, Wilson, Oshawa (Ken Hills grandaughter) Margaret Wannan 1, Cobourg; Quen Forrester 1, Tom Sheehan, Oshawa and" he later donated donated it to Salvation Army, Oshawa, as he was leaving for Florida. ner of the game. After recess we went inside. inside. Mr. St. John's mom and dad came. Mrs. St. John taught us some songs and we made button buzzers. After After we sang we did a play called Harry's Christmas List At the end of the day we hopped on the bus and went back to Central Public School. By Bradley Humber Gr. 4. Christmas Assemblies Every two weeks we have assembly. Mr. Moore gives out birthday cards and Achievement Awards and we sometimes have plays. On December 15, Room 203 Ç ut on a play about spelling. hey didn't know now to spell SANTA and then a boy gave them some cards and they spelled SANTA. Then they sang fiva Christmas carols. On December 16 Room 103 put on a play about Baby Jesus's birth. Our class would like to thank Mrs. Shirran for letting room 103 use the costumes. This week we had carol singing every day. Our school's favourite favourite song is I'm Getting Nuttin' for Christmas, by Leah Gust Gr. 3 Our first Christmas assembly assembly was Monday, December December 14. We sang songs that had the words in a book. Then for the last song, Mr. St. John put up a big paper and we sang what was on it. We sang Jingle Bell Rock. At the next assembly we did the same thing, except Mrs. Derry's Derry's class put on a play "How to Spell Santa". Then the next assembly Mrs. Fall's class put on a play "How Baby Jesus Was Bom". I was a king. I brought gold. Then we sang Christmas Carols. by Darryl Humber Gr. 2 The assembly of Thursday, Thursday, December 17, will feature feature Mrs. Murphy's Gr. 1 and 2 class and tne oand. Friday Friday morning we will see the junior play and, since this will be the last day before holidays, Santa Claus will visit us. The junior play will be presented again Friday afternoon for the parents. Visit to Mamwood House On Wednesday, December December 16 Mrs. Murphy's Gr. 1 and 2 and Mrs. Derry's Special Special Education class visited the residents of Mamwood House. While there they performed performed a short play, sang a song that had a rhythm band part, recited a poem and had a sing-song. Both residents and students enjoyed the visit visit MERRY CHRISTMAS TO EVERYONE! Solb ^Reflections BOWMANVILLE MALL (CENTRE KIOSK) Tuesday - Sunday Open Sunday, Dec. 27th Look for our In-store "SPECIALS" To All Our Customers thank you for your support during this season. Best to all of you in 1988. "DURHAM REGION'S SMALLEST BUT FINEST JEWELERY STORE"