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South of 49° by Jeanne Burnside Tree in a box Like many others, I was out doing some holiday shopping shopping this past weekend. Actually, I was out shopping for American Thanksgiving which doesn't happen until November 25th this year. While walking by the 'seasonal 'seasonal department' in one of the . stores, I caught a glimpse of a live demonstration of a tree growing out of box and when completely erect, was fully decorated with lights, ornaments ornaments and garland. The sales rep was touting that one could have the entire experience in just a few minutes without any of the hassle. I had to laugh out loud because some of my fondest memories of Christmas Christmas revolve around the tree-- getting it and decorating it. First of all, the idea of an artificial tree has always bothered bothered me. I know all the reasons reasons for getting one - environment, environment, safety, shape etc. but at this stage of my life I will not give in. As a child, I remember my Dad taking all nine of us to a lit nursery in town for the big selection process, and after a bit of haggling we were off home to show Mom our prize tree. As one would expect eascns What a great Christmas idea - Purchase a massage therapy gift certificate for Christmas. Receive a-gift bag with each purchase. Kim Dickerson, RMT 5331 Main St., Orono * 905-983-5510 The Lions Club of Bowmanville present their annual TURKEY ROLL RAFFLE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26 $1000.00 Grand Prize Draw • Tickets $1^00 each new this year Spaghetti Dinner e P m -7*0 P m $8.95 per person • Tickets sold at the door or from any member or call Doug Rutherford: 905-623-1169 Clarington Beech Centre 26 Beech Ave. Bowmanville 0 Santa is coming to Stuff's Pharmacy Saturday, December 10:00 am - 3:00 pt Phone to book your FREE photo session 905-983-5009 Don't fence me in... there were always some problems problems with perfect shape etc., but that's what ornaments and garlands ares for--right? Even as a single woman in Manhattan^ with roommates, shopping for the tree was an event. We would meet at a local tavern, have a few holiday holiday cocktails and go off to select a tree. Some years the tree was better than others, especially when we were not so hung- over. We also discovered discovered we were better off bringing bringing it home ourselves rather than having it delivered. It seems one unscrupulous salesman salesman would deliver a different tree than the one selected, at least that was our story one year. The tree-trimming party included all of our friends of many faiths and everyone always brought an ornament or a reasonable facsimile and hopefully a little Christmas cheer. As a country gal, I now cut down our Christmas tree from one of the local farms. Freshness is never an issue but dislodging some critters can be--I now know where the 'Christmas mouse' stories originated. Also, I haven't really mastered the art of tying SOUTH OF 49 see page 4 Eight new home owners from Courtice tried unsuccessfully unsuccessfully to keep their back yards from being fenced in. The home owners from Auborn Lane, were made aware of the rear yard fencing fencing regulation, prior to purchasing purchasing their homes, which back onto the Farewell Creek Valley. In June of 2000, the municipality felt that a fencing fencing by-law was needed to stop, among other things, the encroachment on public lands. Past inspections by the municipal engineering department have revealed vegetable gardens, swing - sets, storage shed, and boats located on public lands. Auborn Lane, residents presented a petition to council on November 8, 2004, signed by the eight home owners on the Lane, opposing the installation of open space fencing behind their homes. Councillor Pat Pingle put forward an amendment that would allow Auborn Lane residents to have gates in their fences. This motion was lost to a tie vote. The main motion to eliminate eliminate the backyard fencing for the eight Auborn Lane residents also went down to . defeat.. - - Stull's l-D-A* Pharmacy S;t44 Main Street, Orono t LORDY f Who's 40 "GORDY" November 27th Love your family Brady Gary Joseph Darrach Jeff & Cindy (Ross) Darrach of Newcastle would like to wish "THEIR ANGEL" Brady a wonderful wonderful 1st Birthday on November 28th. Proud Grandparents are Joe & April Darrach, Gary & Sandra Ross and also watched over by late Grandmother Marlene Ross. You have brought so much love, laughter, and joy to all of all lives. We love you so much! Love Always, Mommy, Daddy, Ziggy & Blake Please join us for a | "Christmas CaroCSing-A-Long" Wednesday, December 1st at 7pm Orono Town Hall (geatunincy ,0 Pune and Swtfeta Songsheets.provided • Refreshments available ~ HAPPENINGS - g k! Wprin^dav. November 24 - Newtonville U.C. Church Auction - 6:30 p.m. (preview 5 p.m.) at the church.Baking, crafts, pine furniture. Frank Stapleton Auctioneer. Lunch available. Thurs.. November 25 - Orono Horticultural Society Potluck Supper, Annual Meeting & Show - 6:30 p.m. at Orono United Church. Mitten Tree for Salvation Army, Non-perishable food items for Clarington-East Food Bank. Guest Speaker - Sheila Kule. Topic: Glorious Gardens. Friday; Novemher 26 - Bowmanville Lion's Club Turkey Roll Raffle, Spaghetti Dinner & $1000 Grand Prize Draw - 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Clarington Beech Centre, 26 Beech ve., Bowmanville. Turkey Roll Raffle tickets $1.00 each and Spaghetti Dinner tickets $8.95/person sold at door or available from any Lion's member or Doug Rutherford 905-623-1169. Saturday. November 27 - Community Care Durham Adult Day Program Bazaar - 9am - 1pm, 20 Robert St. W., Newcastle. Featuring crafts, baking, tea room, and raffle room. For info call 905- 987-3000. Saturday. November 27_ - St. George's Anglican Church 2nd Annual Pasta Frenzy - presented by St. George's Youth Group. St. George's Church Hall, Newcastle at 6 p.m. Adults $15, Sem & Children Under 12-$8; Call Lyne or Lyndsey for tickets 905-987-2262. Saturday November 27 - Christmas Village Bazaar - Orono United Church, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Featuresîarge variety of knitting, baking, crafts, tea tables, angels, white elephant table, toys, and Christmas items. Saturday. November 27 - Euchre Tournament - 7 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, in Newcastle. Newcastle. $10- prizes, 50/50 draw, wheelchair accessible. TWcilflv. November 30 - Newcastle Horticultural Society Christmas Show & Potluck Dinner - 6:30 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Church Hall. w.Hw..Hflv, necemher I - Orono Town Hall Olde Fashioned "Community Christmas Carol- ing" featuring "Pure and Simple" (check for times). c,„, r ,l,,v n-cemher 4 - Heather Rebckah Lodge #334 BAZAAR - 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Odd Fellow and ReSah Centre, 124 Church St. N„ Orono. Crafts, baking, country store, penny draw, new-to-you articles, quilt draw, refreshments. s n f„ n lav, December 4 - Orono Town Hall Breakfast with Santa » 9 to 11 a.m. Camel rides and pictures with Santa. ThlirsilMYi Premia - Senior's Christmas Tea - Orono Public School invites grandparents and seniors to attend their tea at I p.m. at the school. R.S.V.P. 905-983-5006. „V iwcmhcr 12 - St. Saviour's Olde Time Christmas Feast - Entertainment begins at 5:30 foLwed by dinner at 6. Tickels $15 available from Charles Gray 905-987-4551 or Maureen Tomlinson 905-983-9642,