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2 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, December 21, 1977 Section Three IL, This Christmas most of us are concerned witb the environment, the ecology on ,which ail living matter de- pends. If you want to extend the joys oif Cbristmas for years ahead, environmentalists rec- ommend1 that you choose a living tree, set in a pot of eartb, as a Christmas tree, and later put it in the ground outside your home. 1Among the best varietiès are the -Douglas fir, bal1sam, spruce, cedar, bemlock and a host of pines. Probably the most popular Xmas tree is the Douglas fir, with its dense green and blue-green needies. A fresh tree is usually darker, and one way to test its freshness is to tug gently at the needles. If tbey come out rcadily the tree is flot at its bcst for several weeks' "iiýnprisonment" inside a heated bouse. In a young tree, needies are about 4' incb long., Another popular tree cal1- ed the Silvertip is really the Red Fir. Silver-gray and green needles grow straigbt from its symmetrical branch- Grim Aftermafh of Snowstorm M an's attitudes toward religion today focus on the Laws of God rather than mere magie At Christmastime there is so much emphasis on the secular, even commercial as- pects of the Season, it is nat- ural that skceptics of the entire religions concept takce this occasion to deride many of the traditions such as the miracle of Conception, the Star in the East, and so on, As the triumphs of mod- ern-day science continue to dazzle the mind and imagin- ation, its.age-old "conflicts" with religion continue to be debated. Interestingly, enough, in the latter part of the 2th century, when such spectacular achievements as [man's voyages into space are becornîng almost corvmon- plcthe conflicts between religion and science seem less controversial . ..in fact, these "miracles" are being judged as events that ensue as resulta of the laws of God. chine. Mind no longer ap- pears as an accidentai intru- der into the realm -of matter. .Quoting Corneil Univers- ity's first president, Andrew Dickson White, "My convic- tion is that science, though it bas evidently conquered Dogmatic Theology based on biblical texts and ancient modes of thought, will go hand, in band with Religion; and that, aithougli theologil cal control w:ill continue to diminish, Religion as seen in the recognition of a Power in the universe, not ourselves, which makes for rigliteous- ness, and in the love of God and of our neighbor, will steadily, grow stronger and stronger." VERSATILE PATRON SAINT In addition to doing yeo.-ý mnan's work at Christmas, St. Nicholas is charged th7e year round with being the,>,. patron saint of pawnbrok- ers, bankers, sailors, maýçci- ens-and schoolboys! Again, citing the 1948 edition of Sir James jeans' "The Mysterious Universe", the, renowned ,pbysicist-as- tronomer wrote thatý "the stream of knowledge ishead- ing towards a non-mechani- cal reality. The universe be- gins to look more like a great thought than like a great ma-- Shops and businesses'in Bowman- ville spent a large part of last Friday morning just digging out from the storm of the previous night. The snowfall dropped approximately 35 centimetres of the white stuff along the downtown area. For one shop employee, however, it offered a pleasant diversion from the usual routine. Above, Grace Herder of Bowmanville shovels a path for patrons. near'est nursery and check the, Ponderosa Pine, which is very hardy Colorado Sprlce, and loves contain- ers; Austrian Black Pine, a fine small tree for table-top; Monterey Pine, more irreg- ular; and Alberta Spruce. The Alepo and Japanese Pines are also recommended. After Christmas, when you are ready to plant your \tree outdoors, cbeck your Zical nurseryman to see what procedure is best for that particular variety.. And then give it ail the love it deserves. TQe~% Many great scientists have ~ ' '. ~ ~ ~ L4 #vViJI'4I( expressed deep religious èJ feeling in connection with plc hnn their scientific discoveries.Itiauaths For example, concurrent withbsdsoeyo b holidlay.ta let yau know just mathemnatical laws of planet- ary motion in the early l7th hwmuh evaete century, johann Kepler said: "The heavenly motions are bonds ofaur friendship. notbing but a continuous Have ý song for several voîces, per- iiansfryucntungrst ceived by tbe intellect, not Pef i)y the ear. It is no longer "5 he eny surprising (therefore) that Nesta Akey - Doug Ja mes man wanted to reproduce body! f the continuity of cosmic time a Many thaimke ou ...by an artfui symphony a James Is a cAgencyq for -several voices... to test Rowan Tree in ua c the delight of the Divine 133 Church St. Mt. S24 King St. E. 623-440C Creator.. by makilng mnusic Bowmanville 16 in the iita ution of. God'-,__________________ May the peace and t .<~..comfort so nichly provided by Our -f Saviour Jesus Christ be yours as you ~ ,~.~, celebrate Bis Birth. à- ~Z May ourholidays bu vrppod in happinesS, onginoorol for fun ani niorriinonti Exprossîng Our sincoro approciation for yourà patronage. Management and Staff ~ D rligtn A toCentre 19 SiIlver St. 623-6900 Admay our spcial thanks add to the spiendor of your holidays. from the Management and Staff of 8Bowmanville Cleaner 84King St. West 6352 treats corne completely packaged in red Christmas. stocking. s-t da litter boxes are readily available aiud there are odor absorbing litter chips to put ln them., Se Latex toys !n a variety of shapes -and sizes will Presents f or ý Pets keep Fido happy. A e item on the market is a As part of the farnily ribbed vinyl bail that rolis your pet will share the about crazlly, keeping your excitement of opening dog alert and happy. As- presents on Christmas sorted squeaky toys, raw- morn. You'Il find an inter- hide chews, etc. corne in esting assortrnent of gifts bright holiday stockings, for cats, dogs, birds, what A new collar that is sof t have you, at department inside and non-i'rritating stores, variety and pet is always welcorne, and shops. while you're shopping, look A carpeted scratching at the many new grooming post makes an ideal gif t brushes that will helpi you for Tabby and will save keep your dog sleek and wear and tear on uphol- dlean. stered furniture. Catnip Arf, rneow, Merr Christ- toys and other feline mas!