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f I ; ) The Canadian Statesman. Bowmanville. December 7. ItiKK It M.J. Hobbs Honors Students of the Month Students of the month at M.J.Hobbs Senior Public School were chosen recently for the month of November. November. Those students selected are pictured here with the certificates they receive for their nomination. Pictured in the front row from the left are: Jodi Thompson, Melissa Bonnell and Sandi Ordog. Pictured Pictured in the second row from the left are: Mark Con roy, Rob Benson ; Nicky Khan, Brandy Brown, Ken Pingle and Christina Bergmann. Pictured in the. back row from the left are: Ken Heeringa, Shannon Lowry, Melanie Shmyr, Kathy Clarke, Tammy McCullough, Cindy Garofalo, Jessica Reynolds and Fleur Edwards. MJ Hobbs' student of the month program continues to be a resounding success. Ron Tuttle, vice-principal, said the program has been well received by those connected connected with it. 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At the end of each month, during an assembly, the teachers' choices for students students of the month are announced announced and the students have a chance to learn about those people who were selected. selected. When the students' names are announced, the teacher who selected them has the opportunity to explain what the student has done to merit the recognition. This month, many of the students seemed to be chosen chosen for their positive behaviour behaviour toward teachers. Many teachers commented commented on the students who remember remember that "teachers are human". Such students treat teachers with a smile in the morning or a chat before class or by providing assistance assistance with class activities. A teacher at the school, Harvey Webster, said the program is a great incentive for students. He said he has never heard anyone complain by asking why a certain person received the nomination and not themselves. He also said the students who have already received the award maintain an interest interest in the program and continue continue to work hard at school. If there are any problems with the program, Mr. Webster Webster says, it is the fact that he can only choose one student a month for the award. Before you send it, seal it... with a Christmas Seal! Something lo think about When you arc feeling down and just a wee bit blue--it isn't wise to sit about., and fret the whole day through. Try lo be more cheery...for you'll find it most worthwhile. You'll count your blessings o'er and o'cr...and soon be wearing a smile! 50lh Anniversary celebrated Stirling and Helen Moore, former former residents of Ncstlclon now of Bowmanville, had a lovely surprise surprise 50th wedding anniversary celebration held on Sunday afternoon afternoon in Baseline Community Centre, Bowmanville, hosted by their family. Relatives and friends were present from many points...Slirling's two sisters and a brolher-in-law (another surprise) from Prince Edward Island attended the "special" event, along with a sister from Toronto. Their family of five live nearby. Quite a number number of Ncstlclon friends were on hand to extend the best to a great couple! Our "very best" to Stirling Stirling and Helen Moore for many more happy years! Ncstlclon United Church On a bright December 4th Sunday, Sunday, Arthur and Barbara Weir were the greeters at the door of Ncsllc- lon United. Heather, Alison and Erin Malcolm provided a short prelude of piano music prior to the service. Heather and Alison also lit the 2nd candle for Peace. Rev. Dale Davis presented a special message, "The Prince of Peace." Norman Scli assisted by reading Scripture passages and leading in Prayer. He taught the children an Advent Advent song during storytime, accompanying accompanying himself on the guitar. guitar. The ladies choir sang, "Mary's Little Boy Child" and David Weir favoured with a trumpet solo for the Offertory. , The Christmas Carols, with Gwen Malcolm at the Organ, set a festive mood! Service closed with "Let There Be Peace On Earth." The Sunday School concert is December December 18 at 7 p.m. Notices: The afternoon UCW Unit meets at the home of Ncta Fish for its Christmas meeting Tuesday December 13th at 1:30 p.m. Christmas boxes will be packed. Ncstlclon W.I. meets on Thursday December 8th at the home of Rika Wygcrdc for a pot luck lunch and Christinas program. program. Ncstlclon Presbyterian Church With the church tastefully decorated decorated for Christmas, the regular service was conducted by David Faulkner, and Joyce Taylor presided presided at the organ. The responsive Psalm was #67 and Scripture readings readings were from John 8 and John 5. Following the reading of the Second Advent Service, Barney McCabe lit the Advent Candle for Peace. Taking the text from Proverbs 19:9, the sermon was titled "Witness." The best witness can be an independent witness, but an even better witness is one who witnesses the truth, knowing he will be persecuted. That is the ultimate ultimate witness. The Bible is full of these true witnesses. On Sunday December 11 at 11 a.m. White Gift Sunday will be held along with a special Christmas Christmas service...Reverend Fred Swann is in charge, followed by the church family dinner! Caesarea Euchre Results Norman Rohrer took the high score with 78 at the Wednesday evening card game. The next in line was Anne Harran with 74. Consolation went to Sunny Den- ford with 46. Debbie Pottery supplied supplied the tasty lunch at the close. Norman Rohrer held the most lone hands for the month of November November with 11. Congratulations to all! The Caesarea Ladies Auxiliary wish to express a sincere thank you to all who worked hard for the bazaar...and those who attended the event...it was much appreciated! appreciated! Recital of Interest Piano and vocal students of Rc- cccca Hclston of Blackstock, had a Christinas recital for family and friends on Saturday, at the Ncstic- ton United Church. Family News Sunday evening visitors with Lawrence and Gwen Malcolm, Ncsdcton, were Neil and Norccn Malcolm from Blackstock. Wednesday of this past wcck...Chris and Curt Cawker and friend Jamie Kidd of Oshawa visited visited with Sam and Mabel Cawker at the farmstead, Scugog Point Road! On Friday, Curt and Jamie came back and assisted better-half Sam with many urgent chorcs...bcforc the winter sets in! So nice to see the boys and have a visit! It was long overdue! A Terrific Parade! Due to a lengthy news report last week...yours truly had to leave out one item, which I felt should have been included! My warmest congratulations to those in charge of the Santo Claus Parade...it was a very exciting event...and so much work for those involved! We thank Parade Chairman Nellie Stcll of the Scugog Scugog Chamber of Commerce and President Debbie Jones.,.also...the many others who helped make it the great success it was! "Hats off to all the workers for a job well done! We commend you! Keep up the good community spirit! Thinking of You! The many friends of John Hall and George Bowers from the Ncstlclon United Church are ho- pint for good news soon. We arc all thinking of you daily...and in our prayers at night.„trusting you will be home soon. Keep your chin high...il really helps! Sympathy Extended We, at the Sam Cawker estate, sympathize deeply with the Brock family.,.in the passing of Arthur Brock.„a well-known businessman businessman of Port Perry. Left to mourn arc wife Marguerite, daughter Georgia, and son Bill and Claudette Claudette and their families. Arthur will be missed by many relatives and friends. Especially For The Men! Whatever a man's age, he can reduce reduce it by several years by putting a bright-coloured flower in his button-hole! (Mark Twain) Notice: Chris Davis will "host" the Ev- ning UCW Unit pot luck diner on December 7, at 6:30 p.m. Roll call-a childhood gift remembered! Great Hockey By Gruffies Newcastle Gruffies are ing some great hockey, with 3 wins, 1 tie, 1 loss, our 3 league games, that were played we won 2, lost 1. On November 19, Gruffies Gruffies played host to Grafton, beating them 8-0 with the shut out going to Shawn Honeyman. Goals scored were Mark Foster 2, Trevor Jones 2, Andrew Hanson 2, Brad Sutherland 1, Ryan Dunnigan 1. In our next game, we travelled to the Rice Pond in Bewdley and came away with a 4-1 win, goals scored by Andrew Hanson 2, Jason MacLean 1, Frank Vanover- loop 1. We moved all the defence defence up front to give the boys some extra skating, and they played well. Then comes a team we can't seem to find their num- beryet. Uolborne travelled to Newcastle for a Thursday night game and came away with a 5-1 win. Newcastle's goal was scored by Jason Ma ' The Knox Christian School and Durham Christian Secondary School held their annual bazaar on December 3 at Knox Christian School. There was something something for everyone who came to the event including baked goods, crafts, books, a restaurant, a games room, babysitting and even hair cutting. In the craft room, Jessie Mostert (pictured to the left) was selling corsages. She would custom make the corsages while the customers waited. To show just how lovely her corsages are, she pinned one onto Alicia Bot. Letter to the Editor lacLean, on a pretty 3 way Ê assing play set up by Ryan lunnigan and Anar drew Hanson. Hanson. Gruffies played two exhibition exhibition games against their old rivals Bowmanville. Our first game was against Major Major Atoms Selects which ended ended in a 3-3 tie. What a game to watch, both teams played great hockey. Dear Mr. James: As Recycling Week's Volunteer Volunteer Coordinators for the Town of Newcastle, we would like to express our appreciation appreciation to The Canadian Statesman. The extensive coverage given by your paper paper assisted us greatly in fulfilling fulfilling our mandate to increase increase public awareness which is vital to the success of the recycling initiative. On a personal note, we were very grateful for Peter Parrott's personal commitment. commitment. His editorial of 16 November November 1988, "Importance of Recycling", stressed the important role that recycling must play if we are to resolve resolve the current landfill cri sis. However, public informa tion and awareness is onlv the beginning.What is needed needed is a change of attitude. We must consider the impact that waste will have on our environment, before we create it. Thank you again for help»- ing to make Recycling Week: '88 a great success. 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