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We have just received a copy of Knox Observer which is the official news bulletin of Knox 'Christian School and is publîshed five tirnes during the school year. The Observer personnel act as a sub-com- rittee for the Public Rela- tions Uornrittee. Members ci the Observer Staff are Julius, DeJager, Jean Dykstra, Sue, Çort, Dick Mostert and Ann -Taylor. The typist is Roelie Brink. Recently announced pro4~o- tions at the Bowrnanville plant of Goodyear Canada, included Fa~rl Masters to assistant nan of preparation and 1i-.aani, and Eric Nickerson, to techniceian of process devel- opmnent. The 42nd Wintario Draw will be held Thursday, Decernber 9th in the Sarnia Collegiate Insti tute and Technical School Auditorium wth five grand prizes of $100,000 each. The poinsettia plant, popu- wherein the reelity of things is made evident has dewned' - Baha'u'lleh - If interested - Box 36, Bowmanville. I lar for generations as a Christmnas flower, has been removed from the list, of plants considered poisonous and the myth publicly dispel- led by John Bradshaw who ate the poinsettia leaves at a press conference to prove the issue. For increased enjoyment of the poinsetia plant place in a roorn with sufficient natural light to read fine priat. Avoid any drafts or excess heat from, appliances, radiators, and ventilating ducts. Select a place to put plant which is up and out of the traffic, keep ont of the way of unmonitored children and, anirnals. Put plant in a water-proof contain- er to protect furnishings. Water plant thoroughly when soul iý dry to touch, always discard the excess water. Ideal temperatures should neyer exceed 72 degrees day or 60 degrees night to prolong bright color of bracts. When bracts fade, cut back plant to 8 inches to grow as a foliage plant. May be placed ont-of- doors when outside tempera- tures are warrn. Avoid ternp- eratures below 50 degrees F night throughout summer. Retufen to roorn for direct light 6 to 8 hrs. daily, 60-70 degrees F night temperatures. For reflowering in the winter, starting Oct. 1, avoid artificial light at night. TV-Ontario will honour Can- ada's National Film Board on December il at 8:00 p.rn. on "Saturday Night At The Movies" with a five-and-a-half ST. JOHN'S ANGLICAN CHURCH Temperance et Queen DEC. l2th, 1976 8: 00 a. m. HOLY COMMU NI1ON il :Oa.m, HOLY BAPTISM <Sunday school and nursery during service) 7:30 p.m. SERVICEof CONFIRMATION Rât. Rev. Lewis Garnsworthy, Bishop of Toronto Mid-week communion Wyednesday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School concert Thursday, December 16, 7: 00 p.m. ANNUAL SERVICE of CAROLS and LESSONS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19th, 7:30 p.m. Ail Welcome r St. Praul's United Church. s Mnister: Revf. N.E. Schamerhorn, BA., M. Div. Organist: Geraîd K. Burgess 1 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12,1976 11:00 a.m. White Gift Service 7:30 p.m. Festival of the Nine Lessons and Carols with St. Pau's Senior Choir and The Chancel Choir Dec. 19, Christmas Sunday Service Dec. 24, Christmas EveCandlelight Service 9:45 a.m. Senior Sunday School (9 yrs. and Up) 11:00 a.m. Junior Sunday School (Children wiII attend f irst part cf Church Service with their parents) Parents are invited to bring their children te a "Play and Learn" Nursery while they attend church. Sunday Scheol Classes for Ail Ages, 10 a.m. - 9and up, and Treasure Hunt'Club 11 a.m. - Toddlers and Nurserv Care - 1i: 15 a.m. - 4to 8-year-olds 11 a.m. -WORSHI P SERVICE SubjeCt: Four Steps to Christmas 3. "HOPE" WHITE GIFT SUNDAY Beginners, Kindergarten and Primary Sunday School classes meet in Cllurch HalIl at 10:45 anid enter church in a group te take part in White Gift Service. Anyone else wishing to bring a White Gift is invited te do se. Containers wilI be previded at back of ch rch. A Warm Weicome for Everyone 1:00 p.m. - Confirmation Classes, Church Parlor Sunday, December 19, 7:30 p.m. Special Christmas Concert featurino Senior Choir and Soloists, the Golden Leglonaires, Ross Cotton and Musiciens from BowmanvilIe High School Band. Pentecostal Church à75,ELIBERTY STREET SOUTH Sunday Services 9 55 a-.m. ... Sundlay School il:00 a.m .....Worshïp Service 7.-0O p.m...Evangelistic Service Evenung Service - 7:00 p.m. Film: BiIIy Gr'aham I'Time to Run" Mid Week Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Youth Meeting Wednesday7 7:30 p.m. Bible Study A Welcome for You in a Friendly Church Cook Books SeII Weil at Hockey Mother's Bazocr Bowmanville's Minor Hockey Mothers Association hada busy day on Saturday when they flot only1 held a Biazaar at the Arena, but had their recently completed Cook Books on sale as well .. . and they were delighted with the number of buyers. In the above picture, two of the cook books are shown, along with an unîentified younïg lady at left, and Linda Houston, Mary Skene, Linda Martin and Noreen Siggins. hour salute to the Board's films, its film makers its stilîs photo division and its founder, John Grierson. The show will be hosted by Elwy Yost. A major exhibition of North- west Coast Indian art, show- ing 100 works dating frorn the 18th century, will be given its only Canadian showing at the Art Gallery of Ontario, begin- ning January 15, and continu- ing through March 13, 1977. The last of the Christmnas turkey shoots, sponsored by the Black Spruce Sportsman Association, will be held on Sunday, December 12, at the Cold Greek Conservation Area, between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Also on Sunday the Area will host retriever trials. Two new members joined the staff of Knox Christian Reforrned Church for the 1976-77 season. They are Mr. Hank Smit and Mr. Jerry Vandergebb. Various'Milstones reached by employees, of the Bowman- ville Plant of Goodyear Cana- da încluded 30 years of service by W. Knapp, and 25 years by &.MacDonald.- 1 LETTERS TO SANTA Dear Santa, I would like you to give rny brother Tommy a Maskatron and my other brother a long, Tonka fire engine and rny dog a gigantic hone. He wasn't bad but he wasn't good either. I would like a giant dog. Il hope you know how to make thern. Best wishes to you and Mrs. Santa. Yours truly, Susanne James Dear Santa: I have tried to be a good boy for rnom and dad. For Christmas I would like a radio for my bedroom, a six million dollar man and somne clothes. Will you please leave rny pet dog, Sandy something on the tree. I will leave you and your deers a treat. Thank you Santa Love Paul Crago 5 Orchardview Bowmanville Dear Santa: I would like a present for Christmas. A big one please, in blue wrappmng paper. I arn a real good girl when rny brother and I are apart.Here is a picture for you. Love Ginger Rose Srnith Dear Santa: How are your reindeers and how is Mrs. Santa and how are your elves. I will be good. I won't fight because I arn a Brownie. 1 want Kiss-me baby, and a Betty purse and walking baby loves you and Musical, baby wiggles. Your Friend Heather Boyd TODAYS BIBLE Thus saith the Lord, Learn flot the way of the heathen, and be net dismnayed at the signs of heaven; fer the heathen are dismnayed at themn. For the customs cf the people are vain: fer one cutteth a tree eut of the forest, the work cf the han&s ef the workman, (Jesus) with the ex. They dock it with silver and gold; they fasten it with nails and with hammers, that it meve net. J ere mla h 10:2-4 Jesus is the only thing and' the everything! Please write Box 111 Blackstock. Dec. 2, 1976 117 Parkway Ave. Bowmnanville Dear Santa,ý My narne is Brent Sains- bury. 1 arn 3½/2years old. Please bring me McDonald and the Cookie Monster? 1 arn a good boy. I will leave you some cookies and milk 50 you can have a _snack. I wîll be at my Poppa 's in Wellington. please visit me there. Love Brent R.R. 5 Bowmanville Ontario Dear Santa: 1 have tryed to be a good ljpy this year, s0 I hope you will corne to rny bouse this Christmas. I shure would like some trucks and cars with people in them also a cap gun and a small boîster that will fit me and 2 packs of caps also 1 would like the $6000000 man. Yours truly Ken Cornish Dear Santa Clans, My name is Jennifer.. I am 3'2 years old. My brother Andrew is 11½ years old. For Christmas I want a Fisher- Price Movie Viewer, an ambulance and a tube of Lypsyl because my lips get sore in the winter. Andrew wants a Fisher-Price toy and some Pr e-School Lego. My mummy wants a new mixing bowl because Daddy put plaster in ber old one. I will leave you some cookies on the kitchen table and some apples for your reindeer. Merry Christmas, Santa, From Jennifer Laing, S78 Church St., Bowmanville, Ontario LiC ITi R.R.5 Bowmanville Ontario LiC 3K6 Dear Santa: MUy Mommie and Daddy say I havebeen a very goocd girl 37 King St. West Telephone 623-5455 this year. And that 1 may ask for a few toys, I would like the doll, Happy Birthday Tender- love, a doll housç, pop dispenser, Family Treehouse, Raggedy Ann Lite, Bugs Bunny Record Player, and the games Jaws and Operation also don't Cook Your Goose, Also the doli Bionic Woman. SIf you can not give, me al these toys it will be ail rîght. Love Shannon Cornish R.R. 4 Bowmanville Ontario LiC 3K5 Christmas 1976. Dear Santa Claus, My mommy is writing this letter because 1 arn 5 years old. My brother Joey is 7. 1 hope you had a good year. It started snowing tonight. It made me think of you. For Christmas I would like a helicopter, Toyota car, toy scissors, toy wrenches, mini- Items of Initerest Phone 623-3303 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Dpcember 9, 1976 7- cars, some socks, shirt, cow barn and some candy, My brother Joey would like mini-cars, Batman alarm dlock, toy person, writing papers, coloring books, crayons, toy ship, toy gun, hunting knife (rubber), Christmnas stockîng, globe map, new piggy bank, new thermos, rubber banana, candy cane and play scîssors, toy tow truck, train set, and a rubber duck. I hope that you have a good Christmnas. Thank you for reading My letter. Love Paul and Joey Lînk je. Dear Santa Claus; SI would like to know how you are. I will try to be a really good boy. I have been eating better. So if you can corne I would really like an evil- kenevil and would you please bring rny sîster Brandy a new dolly. Thank you Love Joey Dear Santa Clause, My name is Cindy Horîder, I arn seven years old. I go to salern school. I live at rr4 Bowrnanville. And 1 would like a pair of skies on a record player or a getire. 1 have two brothers and a sister but I don't know what they want. Love Cindy. 73 Lawrence Cres. Bowmanville, Ont. SLiC 3M7 Dear Santa Claus, My name is Angela Vint and My age is three. My sister is, ten and she is Festival at, St. PauI'ys St. Paul's United Churcéh will present the annual festiv- al of fine lessions and carols' Sunday, Dec. l2th, 7:30 p.rn. A good way to be sure the Christmnas Season is as joyous asyou would like, we invite you to get into the real Spirit of Christmas, and join us for this traditional festival. Both the Chancel Choir and Senior Choir will take part, singing carols old and new-but you will add the atmosphere for which there is no substitute as you join in the singing of the well-loved 'Christmas, Carols. 0 corne ail ye faithful! writing this letter for me. For Christmas 1 want a farnily tree, bouse and a doil that kisses me and a Snoopy toothbrush. Well that's al 1 have to say for now. P.S. I will leave a carrot and some milk for your reindeer and you. Signed Angela Vint. MA RTY'S, Auto Repair 3 Queen St., Bowmanville 623-3896 qJou (-Ahe lvtted to at St. Paul's n'e Churcli This Sunday, December 12, 7:30 p.m. Ontario Hydro maintains seven regional and 61 area offices for the administration and operation of its rural systemý in the Drovince. M THE ' ISLCCESS OFPA MA Ne SA î 1Y COMES PROM A COMBINAT/ION 0F DOLL-ARS AND A TELEPHONE 623-6555 JOHN MANUEL, C.G.A. Income Tax a nd Related Accounting Services 67 King St. East - Suite 2 BowmanviIIe, Ontario, LiC 1N4t Alex MeGregor Your Local l.D.A. Drug Store 5 King St. W. 623-579 2 eBowman viîle