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i The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday. December 11.1991 17 Lots of New Babies for Crago Relatives A Weekly Report from the Village of Newcastle Editors: Jack and Hazel Crago -- 987-4201 This past weekend names of new baby cousins have interested interested us. On Friday, Rick James announced to us that he and his wife hàd a little girl, Morgan Noëlle. On Saturday, a surprise call from Bill Crago Jr. of Pickering was made at the suggestion of his neighbour Joanne Collier Ough, whose parents Bette and Win Collier arc our neighbours. Bill and Heather Crago arc the proud parents of Brittany Alexandria, bom December 6, 91, weighing weighing 8 lbs, 7 oz. On Sunday, three year old Christopher Selby Selby told us he had a new baby, Mitchell. Congratulations, Steve and Patti! On Saturday, December 7, 1991 at Newcastle United Church, Reverend Donald Stiles united in marriage Lori Ann McNeil and Michael Col- linson. We extend congratulations. congratulations. The Fcathcrstone-Hughcs, of Samia, attended the Collin- son McNeil wedding and called on their former neighbours, neighbours, John and Wilma Scott. Birthday greetings to Lena Graham, Allen Gray,'Marisha Caswell, Susan Likozar, Marg Miller, Ronald Powell and Barry Barry Head. Congratulations to Marjorie and Jim Caswell on their 37th wedding anniversary and to Paul and Carol Reed on their third wedding anniversary. Sympathy is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Holmes and family on the death of her aunt, Mrs. Allie Wilson of Cobourg. On Sunday, Miss Candy Storks and niece Amanda attended attended Bobby Orr's Skatc- athon at Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto. On Thursday, Mrs. Pauline Storks attended the Newcastle Hydro meeting. Mrs. Gladys Wood, Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Wood, Orono and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wood, Oshawa enjoyed dinner out on Sunday evening and returned to Harold's after dinner. Sympathy is extended to Mr! and Mrs. Harry' Wade on vthc death of her sister-in-law, Marjorie Haskill (nee Por- teous) at Port Hope and District District Hospital. The funeral took place on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Pearce wee Sunday dinner guests of Ric and Marilyn Pearce, Kevin and Trisha, Port Perry. On Sunday, December 8, 1991, following the baptism of their granddaughter, Alana Rhea, Bette and Win Collier entertained family and friends to luncheon. Among those who enjoyed this family gathering were Alana's parents Joanne and Howard Ough, Pickering; his family, the Aldo Benedet- ti's of Markham; Ted and Shirley Shirley Denny, Bowmanville; Vicki and Grant Lailcy, Oshawa; June and Talbot All- dread; Charlotte Hendry and Alana's aunt, Lana Collier; all . of Newcastle. Last Thursday the Ncwton- villc Women's Institute enjoyed enjoyed dinner at Port Hope Legion Legion after which they were guests of member Anna Hughes. At this meeting and program the ladies took food for the needy rather than exchanging exchanging gifts. Refreshments were served by the hostess. Week-end visitors with Mr. and Mrs. R.B. Rickard were daughter Bcv Elaschuk and boys, Oshawa. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wade visited on Sunday with Bill and Marg Wade, Port Hope. On Sunday, Doug and Annette Annette Nugent, Bowmanville, hosted a birthday dinner, celebrating celebrating the special days for both Annette's father Douglas Rowe and her husband, Douglas Douglas Nugent. Other members of the family present were Barry Rowe, Myrtle and Robin All- dred, Brian and Donna Bannister, Bannister, Bowmanville and Lois Rowe, Memorial Hospital. Horticultural Society . On Tuesday evening, December December 3, 1991, the Newcastle Horticultural Society held the Christmas Show and pot luck dinner. The tables in the Newcastle Newcastle United Church Sunday School hall were gaily decorated decorated and after a sumptuous meal, entertainers Bonnie and Ruth Cowle and Bruce Mortimer put all assembled in the Christmas spirit. President Vicki Lesnick, who has moved to the farm, was presented with a lovely crystal vase by youth leader, Narda Hoogkamp. For many years, Vicki has been faithful in assisting with the junior work. Mrs. Wylma Allin presented presented Vicki with a card on behalf behalf of the seniors. Miss Anne Bourkc installed the 1992 officers, officers, with Mrs. Lynn Harrison, the new president. Dorella Chard announced the winners in the show, judged by David and Lynn Harrison. The following following were winners in the junior show: Class I: Christmas Hello, 1st Briannc Bedard, 2nd Nicole Norton, 3rd Rene Bedard; Bedard; 4th Amanda Storks. Class 2: Christmas centrepiece: 1st Nicole Norton, 2nd Amy Schumann, Schumann, 3rd Amanda Storks. Class 3: Christmas ornament: 1st Brianne Bedard, 2nd Rene Bedard, 3rd Melissa Carroll, 4th Nicole Norton. Winners in the adult show were: Class 1 - Christmas corsage corsage 1st Hazel Crago, 2nd Jean Rickard. Class 2 - Christmas dining arrangement 1st Narda Hoogkamp, 2nd Hazel Crago. Class 3 - Basket for a shut-in 1st Jean Rickard. Class 4 - Arrangement Arrangement for shut-in 1st Nan : cy Bedard, 2nd Jean Rickard, 3rd Hazel Crago. Class 5 - Mantle arrangement 1st Hazel Crago, 2nd Narda Hoogkamp. Class 6 - Christmas gift 1st Nancy Bedard, 2nd Hazel Crago, Crago, 3rd Madeleine Buckley, 4th Jean Rickard. Class 7 - Christmas door swag 1st Narda Hoogkamp. Class 8 - Christmas Christmas wreath 1st Narda Hoogkamp, Hoogkamp, 2nd Jean Rickard. St. George's Anglican Church On Advent 2, Sunday, December December 8, there was Holy Communion at eight and Morning Prayer and Ministration Ministration of Baptism at eleven. The flowers above the altar were given by Lucy and Marion Martin in memory of the Lame Marlin family. The four month old daughter daughter of Rhea Joanne and Howard Howard Ross Ough was christened christened Alana Rhea by the Rector, the Rev. D.W. Hall. Alana is the grand-daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Win W. Collier. On Thursday this week, the A.C.W. will be hosting the Senior Citizens Christmas Party Party at the Community Hall. Marg Tait is the convenor and is hoping that both men and women of the congregation will volunteer to help. On Sunday, the fifteenth, there will be Holy Communion at eight and eleven. In the Parish Parish Hall the Sunday School will decorate a Christmas Tree and following the 11 o'clock service will host the coffee hour. United Church On Sunday, Dec. 8, 1991, a poinsetlia plant from the Col- linson McNeil wedding was placed in memory of Lori's father, father, Archie McNeil and Cecil, and Hazel Malley, her grand- < parents. Memorial flowers inf loving memory of Edna and Howard Allin were placed by Jean and Glenn, Ross and Marion Marion Allin; in loving memory of Muriel and Don Brackcll, Olive and Stan Gillanders and placed'by Gert"and Gord"Gray and family; and in loving memory of Dunreath Walton placed by her husband George Walton. The following students and teachers participated in the White Gift Service; Mrs. Shirley Shirley Rogers and Don Stiles Jr. Greeters were Jaime Wright and Kiley Bedard. Ushers were Nicole Norton, Amy Schumann, Schumann, Jordan Schmahl and Kiley Kiley Bedard. Shepherds were Amanda Storks, Laura Wood and Yvonne Coe. Narrator, Victoria Smithson; Youth, Jen- nyn Ewert; Parent, Sommer Bedard; Child, Amanda Rogers; Rogers; Grandmother Shirley Rogers. Rogers. Illness prevented some children children from participating. We V Santa Claus is Coming to Town! Come and visit Santa at the Orono Co-op SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14th 11 a.m. to 3 p.m NOW ON SPECIAL AT THE CO-OP TOYS SAVE 10% WINTER CLOTHING SAVE 20 % CHRISTMAS NAPKINS (pkg. 20) $ .99 MAKITA CORDLESS DRILL WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID ECONO BIRD SEED (7 kg.) COCO DOOR MATS teo-ort $ 47.77 $ .99 $ 2.97 $4.49 DURHAM FARMERS 1 COUNTY CO-OP TAUNTON ROAD 1 HWY, US, BOX 178 • ORONO, ONTARIO LOB 1M0 TOLL FREE AREA (416) ONLY 1-800 263-780» (416) 983-8134 hope all are well for practice at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14 for Sunday School concert. The second Advent candle ceremony was performed by Jo-Annc Smithson and daughters daughters Victoria and Michelle. This candle portrays Hope. The first candle depicts Faith. The Junior Choir sang Light One Candle and Hey, Hey, Anybody Listening prior to the presentation of White Gifts. Sunday, December 15, Rev. Stiles will deliver the sermon, Halos for Everyday Angels. Cookie exchange will follow , the service, if you wish. Annual Annual Christmas Concert will be presented at 7 p.m. Mrs. Loran McSwan, Secretary, Secretary, will be in the church office office Thursday 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. and Friday Morning 9 to noon. Newcastle Village Community Bowling Ladies League: Nancy Bell 195-216; Shirley Adams 187; Dianne Wood 182-181; Loma Crockett 304-224-240; Marilyn Major 206-229-176, Mary Pic- rik 182-191-189, Kim Robinson Robinson 193, Linda Norrish 189- 264, Betty Major 206-201, Cindy Poirier 177. Seniors: Marion Allin 164- 178, Stan Allin 187-177, George Buckley 154-187, Marg Burley 180, Art Compton Compton 196-197, Vance Cooper 201-163, Loma Crockett 181- 178, Jenny Hicks 226, Jack Holmes 169-205, Olive Little 158, Lon Pardy 219, Albert Pearce 197-172, Stan Powell 154-279, John Thome 217- 243. Thursday Mixed League: Ted Ritchie 244-258-300, B. Richards 184-179, Joe Mcn- donca 202-183, Jackie Kindra- tiuk 181-185-198, Lyn Murphy 223, S. McGuey 188-176, Do- rclla Chard 189, Foe Forget 206-239-212, B. Forget 220- 176, Ken Jury 205-221, Jean Hall 206, Bill Brown 202, Rick Murphy 185-183, Joe Forget 216-188-206, Wes Forget 187- 215-179, John McGuey 179- 192, Kathryn Brown 182-184, Sharon Saxby 188-246, Ken Boyd 186-207-162, Greg Forget Forget 263-215-219, Garry Saxby 213, Tom Kindratiuk 177. Newcastle Village Youth Bowling Seniors: Leigh Wood 106- 127, Nathan Coyle 179-116, Jason Noble 186-130, Amanda Galea 102, Renee Mathias 103-102, Lindsay Holmes 132- 176, Chyanne Poirier 138-131, Ashley Poirier 144, Jenna Higgins Higgins 103, Brent Roozenboom 118-129, Nicole Norton 115- 113, Nick Brown 154-201, Steven Steven Grant 151-127, Christ Mathias 155-158, Kristi Brown 111-122, Richard Martin 142- 152, Laura Wood 123-141. Intermediates: Lori Giles 141-176, Nathan Schroor 99- 163, Sean Higgins 75-95, Melissa Melissa Carroll 99-96, Jeff Giles 123-112, Shannon Saxby 113- 126, Julie Brown 96-82, Ben Koslik 106-95, Jessica Henderson Henderson 94-92, Doug Walton 136- 96, Brian Trottman 95-148, Sara Castellano 105,126, Robert Robert Walton 111-98, Cheryl Perkins Perkins 113-113, Ryan McCracken McCracken 122-99, Julian Norton 84- 112. Juniors: Oliver Koslik 85, Matthew Schroor 70, Jillian Bugden 104, Darryl Lucyk 58, Michael Imhoff 63, Shaun Couch 58, Sarah White 92, Lisa Welsh 68, Joshua Landry 71, Adam Wilson 69, Jason Griffin 75, Lara Shkordoff 66. On Saturday, December 28 and Saturday January 4, there will be no Youth Bowling at Newcastle Village Community Lanes. ■ ■ H ■ Veteran Firefighter Receives 30 Year Bar Albert Naylor, a former deputy-chief for Fire Station Two in Newcastle Village, Village, received his 30-year service bar at the fire station last Wednesday. Although Mr. Naylor retired in 1980, recent changes to the Ontario Fire Marshal's award regulations have made him eligible to receive the service bar. It will accompany a provincial medal he was awarded in previous years. Fire station personnel were on hand to congratulate the 79-year-old retiree at last week's ceremony. (1-r, in back), Bill Hesson, deputy-chief of the Town of Newcastle; Alf Alldread, deputy district-chief of Fire Station Two; Gaudc Miller, firefighter; and Peter de Jong, Fire Station Two captain. In the front row, from left, are: Town of Newcastle Fire Chief, Michael Creighton; Albert Naylor; and Sam Brereton, district-chief of Station Station Two. Be Responsible During Annual Christmas Festivities Hampton V by Michelle Balson j Along with Christmas cheer, come Christmas parties. Even with all the publicity of* "Don't Drink and Drive", folks still do. It bugs me to no end when I hear people say they won't drink as much because of the ever popular RIDE pro gram. We obviously still have a long way to go in educating people. We have to change their way of thinking, their morals. morals. We have to make them realize realize that the loss of a driver's licence and a possible jail term is not the right reason. It should be the quilt of having injured or God forbid, killing someone, never mind themselves, themselves, while under the influence. influence. What can you do as a con- School Thanked for Scouting Support Appreciation has been extended to the staff and separate school board by Pat Godsmark, the Training Coordinator for the Western District Scouts. Joanne Hough, principal of St. Francis of Assisi School, received a plaque from Ms Godsmark Godsmark on Friday, Dec. 6. The school, said Ms Godsmark, has been made available available to. the Scouting group for a variety of events. cemed citizen? Not let them drive! Understand that they are not in their right mind, it is clouded with alcohol. Find them a designated driver, or send them home in a cab. If it's your party, provide lots of non alcoholic, drinks. There are some great recipes around. Even if you have to pull a few wires or deflate a tire for the more stubborn drinkers, just don't let them drive! Thank you for putting up with yet one more "Don't Drink and Drive" message. I feel it can never be stressed enough. Now on to the juicy stuff. Wednesday's Euchre Party is still going strong. Doreen Ferguson Ferguson was the first place winner winner with a score of 91. Harold Swain was second with 90. Muriel Butsori was next with 88. Richard Potter and Betty Kuyer tied for fourth with 85. Harold Swain had the Most Lone Hands of six. Doris Schofield Schofield was the night's Most Honest Player. No one won the Special which was number 66. Draw winners were Fred Griffin, Griffin, Carl Ferguson, Bill Mantle, Mantle, John Kuyer and Agnes Schofield. This past 'Thursday the Guides made chocolate houses with the help of leaders Elizabeth Elizabeth Bateman and Pat Howard. The girls were very imaginative imaginative in their decorating. When they were finished they were able to take the edible masterpieces masterpieces home with them. Elizabeth Elizabeth has asked me to thank the parents, Guides and the many people who ordered Eldorado cheese during their annual Cheese Drive. It was a great success and all proceeds will go to the units to help with the many expenses that accrue in Guiding. There were some brave souls out camping this weekend. weekend. Yes, camping. The 1st Hampton Cubs slept in cabins at Camp Samac in Oshawa. The boys enjoyed tobogganing and other outdoor activities. During their stay, the Cubs made Christmas crafts including including making wooden reindeers with the help of volunteers. Thank-you to the McCluskey's and Norm Johnson for all their help. All arrived home safely. If you missed the Brownies and Guides Christmas caroling Tuesday, you might get a call from the Cubs on the 16th. A get well soon is extended to Murion Artym. It seems that she hurt her back and is forced to spend a few days in the hospital. hospital. It is asked that you please take note that this Sunday is White Gift service. Non- perishable goods and toys can be placed in the decorative containers located in the C.E. wing. There is also a great need for men's clothing. Get into the spirit of giving, you don't have to be a member of the church. The help is always appreciated. It is Turkey Tree time again. Say that fast three times. A donation of money can be sent through Karen Dair at 263-8886. Thanking you in advance for your generosity. The Hampton Women's Institute Institute was forced to delay their monthly meeting due to the weather conditions. The official official W.I. meeting will now take place on Thursday, December December 12 at 10 a.m. at my house, Michelle Balson. In closing I would like to wish Lome Campbell, and Uncle Uncle Alan and Aunt Illeen Taylor Taylor a very merry Christmas. Hope to see you in the New Year. We will be thinking of you. Until next week, stay safe. Ever Thought of Writing? The Statesman welcomes Guest Editorials and Letters to the Editor about any topic that interests you. All material is subject to editing by The Statesman and all submissions must be signed by the author. mm y ■ I i i 'W* : EXQUISITE DECORATOR ACCENTS FOR YOUR HOME AT UNBELIEVABLY LOW, LOW PRICES! • PRINTS • SCULPTURES • LAMPS • ENTERTAINMENT • MIRRORS UNITS and MUCH, MUCH MORE ON TWO FLOORS Any purchase of $100.00 or more entitles you to enter our draw for a Maple Rocker 28 King St. W. 623-1131 Bowmanville - OPEN 9 TIL 9 UNTIL CHRISTMAS - mm