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16 The Canadian Statesman. liowmanvillr. January 11. mS9 New Correspondent Brings News from Manvers Area SW'SKiti ssjMsiS $sKaafl$a?5à a^ssstste: Greetings to the renders of this column, which is a first for me in this paper. I trust that you had a very happy and safe Christmas ana that the new year will be a happy and prosperous one for you. Please assist me in bringing the news of our community by phoning in any news items for your group or for yourself. Call 277-3608. The holidays are now over, the children are in school and winter has settled in in earnest. If you're like most of us, you've made resolutions resolutions and in these first few weeks of the new year we are trying hard to keep them. Take time to care for yourself though and spare some private time to recharge recharge your batteries. Time now to read a good book, visit visit with friends, learn a new hobby or sport or just enjoy time with your family. Most of the local community community groups are back in operation operation after the holidays and they are always pleased to see new faces. The following will give you some information information on groups in Bethany and Pontypool. (Phone me if you want a contact and number). The Bethany UCW meets the first Monday of the month, usually at 8 p.m. at the Bethany United Church. In January and February the group will meet at 1:30 p.m. The Ballyduff Presbyterian Presbyterian Ladies' Aid meets the first Wednesday of the month in the evening at members' homes. The Bethany Women's Institute meets the second Monday of the month at 8 p.m. at member's homes. The Anglican Church Women's group meets the third Thursday of the month at noon at member's homes. This month the meeting will be on Thursday, January 12 instead of the 19th. The Pontypool Keenngers meet the first and third Thursdays of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Pontypool Community Centre. Following Following the meeting euchre is played and everyone is welcome. welcome. The Bethany Golden Crime Stoppers Crime Stoppers and Dur- jional ham Regional Police arc again asking for the Public's help in solving the continuing continuing number of Break and Enters Enters which are occurring in all areas of our Region. A recent example is seven Break and Enters which occurred occurred at 519 Dundas Street East, Whitby during the early early hours of December 11th last year. Property stolen included cash, clothing, TV's, micro- waves and loudspeak- ers.This does not include the ' damage done in order to gain entry or when the thieves are on the premises. Did you know that there The Canadian Statesman Advertising Deadlines Display Tues. 12 Noon Classified Mon. 4:30 p.m. were over 3,000 Break and Enters in the Region in 1988. This costs hundreds of thousands thousands of dollars every year. Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1000 for information leading to the arrest of anyone anyone responsible for Break and Enters. Have you any idea who was responsible? Do you know or nave you heara of anyone selling cigarettes or any other property cheap? If so, call Crime Stoppers.' You will never be asked for your name or have to go to court. The Crime Stoppers phone number is: 436-8477 that's 436-TIPS. In Durham Region the Crime Stoppers program is S orted by all the local a including CHOO Radio Radio and CKAE/CKQT Radio. Radio. A Citizen Board administers administers the Crime Stoppers Programs Programs of which there are now over 800 in North America. The reward money is raised through Tax Deductible Deductible donations which may be sent to Durham Regional Regional Crime Stoppers, P.O. Box 54, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 7K8. : cgg&not Fine Sewina by Barbara ^ • i> f i * 82 King St. W., Bowmanville, L1C 1S4 Telephone 623-1971 OPENING JAN. 16TH • Draperies - balloon curtains - Russian shades - etc. etc. etc. • Alterations • Dressmaking • Children's Wear Grand Opening Saturday, Jan. 21st Open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This Coupon Is Worth ™ " 1 ONE DOLLAR off ! ALTERATIONS . Valid until Feb. 28,1989 Stars meet every other Wednesday at 12:30 at the Anglican Parish Hall. The first meeting of the New Year will be on Wednesday, January'11. Both the Pontypool Parks Board and the Pontypool Church Volunteers are active active in Pontypool and welcome welcome your support. The Manvers Historical Society meets in Bethany and they are undertaking the project of restoring the Old Post Office. Curling and skating enthusiasts enthusiasts can take part in these sports at the Manvers Arena. The Scouting and Guiding Movement is strong in both Pontypool and Bethany Bethany for all ages. Church News Christmas Eve services were held at all the churches and were well-received by the congregations. Both Bethany Bethany and Pontypool United Churches held a Christmas Day service and St. Paul's Parish attended a Christmas service in Millbrook. The new Book of Alternative Services Services was dedicated at this service. The Reverend David Montgomery held an Open House on Thursday, December December 29 for St. Paul's parish. It was an opportunity to see all the work done by the parish on the rectory. On Friday, January 6 at St. James Cathedral in Toronto, Toronto, the 10th Bishop of Toronto, Toronto, the Right Reverend Terence Finlay was installed in a service at 7:30 p.m. Noel and Marion Wood from Bethany Bethany attended the ceremony ceremony as representatives of the Cavan-Manvers Parish. New Year's Eve New Year's Eve was a very busy time in Manvers. There was a lot of celebrating celebrating and a wide range of choice as to where to celebrate, celebrate, whether it was with a small group in a home or at one of the community centres. centres. The Bethany Golden Stars held their party at the Parish Hall with 50 people attending for euchre and dancing. There was live entertainment entertainment with Lillian Fal- lis on piano, Perry Grandel on accordian, Bob Todd and Ruth Jennings on violin. Paul Jones lead the group in square dancing and Bob Fair sang and played the piano. There were 11 tables of euchre and the scores for the evening were: Ross Davidson Davidson was Men's High, Marg Wright was Ladies' High, Lulu Sanderson was Ladies' Low and Addison Scott was Men's Low. A lunch was served and at midnight there was punch, hats and horns and the singing of Auld Lang Syne to usher in the New Year. The door prize was won by Joyce Eawards. It was a box of groceries donated donated by the Bethany General General Store. There was a dance at both the Manvers Arena and the Pontypool Community Community Centre. Both places had a good turnout and a lot of fun was had by all. Warren Sutcliffe and His Band of Renown provided the live music at the Arena and DJ, Darrell and Darrell provided the music in Pontypool. UCW Meeting The Bethany UCW held its first meeting of the new year on Monday, January 2 at 1:30. A delicious potluck luncheon was served followed followed by a prayer by Nellie Michely and a meditation on the New Year. All the yearly reports were given and there was an election of officers, although not all positions were filled. The next meeting will be on Monday, February 6 at 1:30 attheB.U.C. L NEW LIQUOR STORE ORONO LIQUOR STORE has relocated to their "NEW LARGER STORE" (Next door to the I.G.A. store at the Armstrong Plaza on Mill Street) The new location offers a much wider product selection with an extensive customer parking area. Ballyduff P.L.A. The Ballyduff Presbyterian Presbyterian Ladies' Aid held its monthly meeting at the home of Margaret Wright on the evening of Wednesday, January 4. "Hands Over Time" There is a new TV series running on TVO (Channel 19) which is featuring Ontario Ontario craftspeople. The show is entitled "Hands Over Time" and the interviewer Joan Rccd-Olscn has travelled around Ontario filming artists artists at work in their workshops, workshops, giving classes and shows. The series started Thursday, January 5 and' will run for 13 weeks. Look for local artists Paul and Bev Williams of Bethany, who own and operate Williams' Design Studio. They will be featured in three of the programs. programs. MR Art Although MR Art of Bethany Bethany is now closed for the season, there will be a last chance to see some of the exciting exciting and original works of art on display. The gallery will be open January 14 ana 15 and January 21 and 22 for a 20% sale of all items in stock. There have been some interesting shows this past season with an op r „. to meet and talk with sue.. artists as Thora Avant and Shnryn Seibert, Bruce Lcp- per and Brad Haley. The new addition should be complete by May and there will be a grand opening. opening. There will also be a number of classes and workshops workshops available for all ages, and at different times. One workshop will be watercolour watercolour by Carol Reynolds. Social Notes It has been a busy season for most people. Lots of visiting visiting and entertaining of family family and friends. It was definitely definitely not the time for dieting! Several families told me of their holidays and I pass on their news. Marg and Earl Woatherilt entertained a lot over the holidays. On Christmas Day they shared a Christmas dinner dinner with their sons and their families and other family members and friends. The group included Larry and Laura Weatherilt and their children Nicholas and Amber, Amber, of Millbrook; Glen Weatherilt and friend from Peterborough; Marion O'Brien from Millbrook and Gary Ward and Charlie Weatherilt from the Bethany area. The Weatherilts were joined for supper on Boxing Day by Mr. and Mrs Lloyd Capstick of Uxbridge. On New Year's Day Marg and Earl were joined at supper by Wanda Nichol of Pontypool, Pontypool, Charlie Weatherilt, Larry Larry Weatherilt and family and a friend from Cavan. Dave and Chris VnnDe-. Velde and family travelled to Waterford and Trenton over the Christmas holidays to visit family and friends. Dave and Chris celebrated their 17th wedding anniversary anniversary on December 30. Congratulations Congratulations to the both of you. Scouting/Guiding The Venturers have acquired acquired three new members from Janetville. There are still openings in the group. If you are interested contact Chris at 277-2471. The Bethany Brownies held a testing day on Wednesday, January 14. All 20 girls were tested and each received two or three badges. badges. Well-done girls. On Wednesday, January 4 the Brownies made small feeders to help feed the birds. The girls will be observing birds as part of their work on another badge. COBOURG HONDA JANUARY CLEARANCE 1986 Accord EXI - 4 dr, quto, loaded, finished finished in medium blue metallic. Only 35,000 original miles. PRICED TO SELL 1986 Honda Prelude - 2 dr, sports coupe, 5 speed, metallic red, sunroof etc. etc. Excellent Excellent condition $11,900 1986 Dodge Lancer - 4 dr, hatchback, auto, good condition $6,395 1984 Dodge Colt - 2 dr, hatchback, standard, standard, good running vehicle $2,350 COBOURG HONDA Leasing - Sales Service - Parts Hwy 2 West, Cobourg 372-5445 m f| WARRANTY) \ 10UD00 / , X. KM ' 1 Where your satisfaction is guaranteed! 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