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14 The Canadian Statesman. Bowmanville. December .20, 1978 Lit *::L Retires After More Than 30- Years With Bowmanville PUC Cash Christmas Gift for Legion B ranch M. Brooks CARPENTRY REMODE LLING CUPBOARDS - VANITIES GENERAL REPAIRS Phone 623-5566 0f Ail kinds of BRICKWORK, CHIMNEYS >P. LOUWS' CONSTRUCTION 149 Scugog St. Bowmanvilleý 623-2756 13-tf WAJER Wells bored, 30 tile. Ward's Well Boring. Tele- ý hone 342-2030. Representa- ive.Harry L. Wade. Tele- phono 987-4531.- 16-tf OXFORD Brick layers and Stonemasons Ltd. (Our fireplaces do flot smoke> Orono 983-5606 18-tf Lloyd Barnes: Plumbing Carpentry, Renovating AilI General Rapairs REASONABLE RATES 263-2288 27-tf D. Beers & Sons CONSTRUCTION New Homes - Renovating 1Rec Rooms Repairs of ail types. PHONE 623-2263 2-1f JACK BURGESS OIL BURNERS - FURNACES CLEANED PLUMBING REPAIRS PHONE HAMPTON: 263-2151 MAIL ADDRESS: P.O. Box43 - Bowmanville 30-tf D &R CUSTOM FENCING CUSTOM CHAINSAWING Phone Orono 983-5005 or 983-9627 Don Brooks & Son Generat Contra ctor andCustom Buider Phone 723-6176 New homes, additions, altera- tions, çec rooms,. garages, reRqOirs of a Il types, etc. 25-tf Ron's:Floor Ca re Commercial and household cleanina. Dry foamr rua and carpet shamlpooing. Wax re- moval, waFl washing. Ron Turcotte 623-7966 33-tf Hutton & Wiaaans Insu lation BLOWVN METHOI FRÉEE'ESTIMATE 623-2551 Auction Sale Pethick's 7AÀuction Haydon, one mile ei Enniskillîen. Grand bur stuff. Here's a fewc articles, bronze fridgi stove (like new), washf dryer, 3 washing mac record players,_portabl floor modiel T.V.'s,. dishes, also ln this salesi antique pieces. Last sa lé season. Corne and pi( some bargains. Many useful articles. Cllff PXe auctioneer. Merry Chris Auction Sa le Stirtevant's Auction I 33 HalIl St., Oshawa Thursday, Dec. 21 at61 Private estate, prope Mr. Moore, ýW Rfrigerator, electric automatic spin washer dryer, three pieceý bec suite, 9 piece dining Suite, antique dressers, of drawers, vanity, warc 3 pece chesterfield platform rocker, heatîer, portable s machine, console colore antique-dinfing room c tomn stand, hall troc,j lawn mowor, rugs, c suite, coffee and end t washstand, sectional ch field, suite, bunk complote Ilino ele< appicances. Terms cas reserve. Next sale wlll b 2, 1979. Sales room oper week Wed., Thurs. and 12 noon to 2 p.m. Christmas and a Prosp New Year. Myles Auctioneer, 725-5751.- tzIN E QUALITY MONUMENTS AND MARKER-S It's your E STAFFORD 4 BROS. LD Stafford Brothers Monumen~ts LIMITE6D Box 133 318 Dundas St. E. r Whitby Phono Whitby 668-3552 KENDAL Kendal Women's Institute met for their Christmas party on Wodnesday, December l3th at noon, starting with a pot luck dinner. There were several guests including the District President Mrs. Vemna Bryant from Hampton. There was an exchange of gifts followed by a short program. Readings were given by Mrs. Janet Dykeman, Mrs. Mary Low and Mrs. Leonora Staple- ton. Mms. Grace Mandors brought the poinsettias which were distiibuted to the sick, and shut-ins. Several end of the year donations were made to community causes. The W.I. cook books wore on hand, each momber was asked to tako about ten to soul. The January meeting is to be at the home of Mrs. Diane Wybenga. It beig a stormy evenig the meeting was brougbt to a close to let the ladies get home before the roads were bad. There were nine and a haîf tables of cards in play at the cardparty Friday evening in Kendal Orange Hall. The winners were as follows: high lady - Mrs. Lavina Downes, low lady - Mrs. Myrtie Aldread, higb gent Frank Drinkle, low gent Argus Curtis. The 50-50 draw was won by Mrs. Flomence Ferguson. Theme wiIl be another, card party on December 29. Kendal pupils at the public school grades 1 - 2 - 3 are holding their Christmas enter- talument on Thusday, December 22nd. It is to be a Moxican Christmas celebra- tion. They have made Mexîcani decorations and are serving a chili dinnor, later the children will ail particpate in a Mexican pinata. Recent visitors with Miss Catherine Stewart ýwere Mr. and Mrs. Dan Keane, Jeffery and Janna; Mr. and Mrs. Cleland, Susan and Donald, both families from Scar- borough, also Mm. and Mrs. Wm. Wilson and Lindsay fom Don Milîs. Visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Martin Foster is Mrs. Foster's mother Mrs. Aude of Jarvis. Visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Hig hlight of the Bowmanville- Public Utilities Christmas party on Friday at Centénnial Hall, Queen St. was a series of presentations to a retiring member of the staff, Bert Stapleton and his wife Phyllis. Mr. Stapleton has served the Commission for more than 30 years and all of the speakers made mention of his devotion to duty,' his friendly disposition and his skills. Manager Morley Watson acted as Master of Ceremonies and called on R. Elliott this past, on Thursday, Mrs. Irene Dunbar of Peterborough and on Friday Mr. and Mrs. Sumner Cbeavey of Niagara Falls, Mrs. Anna Thompson from Millbrook and Mrs. Harlanid Seens from Bailieboro. Mrs. Margaretta Stevens and ber sîster Mrs. Florence Porteous spent the wookend in Toronto with Mr. and Mrs. Hellebust and family. Mr. and Mrs. John Fonk and family from Woodstock spent the weekend with ber mothor Mrs. Eleanor Foster. Mr. and Mrs. Harland Elliott spent the weekend witb Mr. and1 Mrs. Neil Elliott of Maple Leaf. Rev. A. Tizzard's message on Sunday morning was entitled 'The Night Before Christmas' speaking not only on any night before Christmas bu~t the night that Joseph and Mary came 'to Bethlehem where Jesus was born in the inn. The lighting of Advent Candle No. III was done by Peggy Frank and Murray Greenwood. The special music was first a group of Sunday School girls singing. Go Tell It On the Mountain and also a duet by Robin Ibbottson and Donald Fonk, A Mansion Over the Hill Top. Mr. Ron Frank greeted the friends at the door. The Pastoral Charge Hymn- sing was beld Sunday evening i Siloh Churcb. WESLEY VILLE Unit 2 of Welcome UCW met at the churcb on Wednesday, December lSth witb about 18 present. The business was conducted by the leader Mrs. Christine Wilson, and yoar's 33-tf N end financial standing report- ed by treasurer, Mrs. H. UReeve, sbowing a good balance- af ter ahl committments mot. Bernieco Best read a ltter 3 fromn the new student support- ed in Hong Kong, Ng Tai Shed, Pang, wbo is about 13 years 'st of old, and also showed bis inch of picture. Mrs. Margery Ashby of the read a letter of appreciation oe and or and for the eyeglasses and hoaring chines, aids sent to the West Iqdies. le ra Ti evc otne n 'ead ThMsrgervil e civueany ,eer donations and forward themn à f the at a suitable time. Mrs. ick up Barbara Irwin reported as more convener of the Red Cross and sthlck, said there would be more .51-.1 N definite information on its - needs in the New Year. Members were asked to Hall express their views concern- a ing the continuing of the fal p.m. bus tours for the benefit of Vtyo Mrs. Jean Payne wbo makes 'hi b. arrangements. st ove, It was agroed the Allocation rad to be paid by the UCW should room vu increased for 1979, rather chest than paying a largo sum to tbe drobe, "Over and Above Fund". suite, The programme was i space charge of the group led by ewing Mrs. Hazel Tufford, using the d TVf, theme of Love and Light. hairs, Christmas hymns were used fnettr in the devotional period with tables' Mrs. Elva Austin reading the ester- Scripture story of Christmas. beds, During the singing of ý"Joy to ctrical the World", white gifts were h. No placed in a basket in front of a o Jan. Nativity scene. Figures stood n next around a small croche and Fmi. - Merry were flankod on eitber side by perou3 four taîl burning candhos. The King, gifts of money were dedicated by Mrs. W. Kennedy and will 51-1 be sont to the Fred Victor -- mission. "Porsons are gifts" was a short skit presented by Mrs. Hazel Tufford, Mrs. H. Austin, and Mrs. A. Holdaway. A humomous skit S callod "Christmas TV" was _played by Mrs. Elva Austin and MVrs. E. liarrowch>uotgh. A viewor, Mrs. Hope Holdaway was tryîng to get a worthwbile programme and caught somo qucer combinations of advertisements as she switch- ed from one channol to another, such as: ..-. Put the baby ..,. in the oven witb the turkey, about 350 degrees is best for both ...eminpr This led intothmanpr of the programme calhed "The Great Ligt" which included ahi membors mentioned as well as Mrs. Hazel Irwin, all of whom stood witb, ligbted candies in a semi-circle bebind the croche. It bogan and ended witb singîng of verses of "O Little Town of Bethlehem." Mr. Wilson and Mrs. Reeve at the piano led in carol singing while tea was being prepared. On Wednesday morning Mrs.,H. Reeve and Mrs. E. Barrowclough talked with the smaller pupils at George Hamilton Scbool about Christmas in "the olden days". It was almost impos- sible to communicate the idea of a world without telephono, radio, or TV, or of a world where you couldn't go and buy what you wanted. The very I Kingl officient and gracious mistress of ceremonies was Cindy Gould, and the ladies were thanked by Shari McHolm. On Saturday, December 9, Mrs. June Nichols held a piano recital for ber junior students at Welcome Cburch. It was a pleasant afternoon with parents present to witness the fruits of consistent effort on the part of students and teacher. The list is too long to name the musical selections but'those taking part were: Charlene Austin, Lorie Austin, Kathy Beckett, Shari McHplm, Heather Dinner, David Beckett, Cheryl Lax, Alexa Brandino, Melissa Brandino, Steven Beckett, Edward Irwin, Sherri Dinner, Stephen McHolm, Cindy Gould, Angela McHolm, Paul Dundas, Kevin Austin and senior student David Ashby. Duei;s were played by Steven' and David Beckett, Angela and Shari McHolm and songs by Melissa and Alexa Brandino. From tis long list we can imagine bow much musical talent is being robeas- ed on their world. Absent wore: Wayne- Milison, Matthew Shepperd and Christopher Myck. A former long time resident of the lakeshore road died ast week in Port Hope Hospital and former neighbours and friends bore, attended bis funoral in Port Hope on Tuosday, December 12, in tribute to bis memory and to express sympatby to bis wife and family. Mr. and Mrs. Ken Ashby returned last week from a holiday in Florida and report ideal weather conditions. While there they visited the former Dorothy Couchnian whose mother died recently. There, was an unexpected family re-union at the Thorndyke home on Saturday when Mrs. Bort Hall, relatives of Kay Thorndyke, from Saskatchewan paid a surprise visit. Others who came to s00 them were: Mr. and Mrs. Allan Meadows, Dale; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Longyoar of Gardon Hill and Fred Brima- combe of Osaca. The Advent part of the service at Welcomo United Churcb on Sunday morning was in char ge of tbree Sunday School pupils. Rodney Clarke relit the first two candles reminding the congregation they stood for Forgiveness and Light, thon lit the third candie ropresenting Love, and Rodney said we should think of ways- to love one another. Scripture from a modemn translation told of the mean- ing of love, and Andrea Thompson announced the clos- Just Arrived f rom Fisher-Price! MEDCALKITS MY BABY BETH <Ail Dois Nos. Furnîture and other »rand Nw Toys from Flsher..Prlce at N.e Týoybox ,st. W. Bowmanville Commissioners Bill Morrison to make the first presentation, a wrist watch, followed by Ivan Hobbs who presented a p laque, and His Worship Mayor Garnet Riekard who presented Mrs. Stapleton with a bouquet of roses. Ernie Archer then brought the house down with a bit of humorous oetry. The first prese ntation is shown above, from eo right, Mr. Morrison, Mr. Stapleton, Mrs. Stapleton and Mr. Watson. ing hymn, "Love came down at Christmas." lhe executive of the AOTS was installed by Rev. W. Kennedy who gave a brief review of their purpose and projects. "As One That Serves" - is the meaning of the letters and the work of this group bears out the name, one of their projects is supporting a child in Indonesia. Officers for the coming year are: Hon. Pros. Rev. W. Kennedy., Past Pros-. John Groeneveld; Presi- dent Roland Bowman; Vice Pros, David Kellogg; Secretary Clarence Nichols; Treasurer Harold Symons, Projects, Roy Graham, Bruce Hendry; Programme, Chris Beattie, Mac Walker; Membership, Lavern Farrow; Boys' work, George Tufford, Clifford Brîce; Courtesies and Public Relations, Roy McHqolm;, - Pianist, Morley Bickle. The choir's joyful anthemn was: Praise Ye the Lord, Joy, Joy, Joy. Rev. Kennedy's sermon was a journey back in time to tbree periods of history about the dates 34, and 36 A.D. There were imagined conversations' between the innkeeper and Peter; between Pilate and bis brotber-in-law; and Judas Iscariot. Tbey recalled what these. mon were probably thinking after the resurrec- tion. The flowers in the cburcb were placed there in memory' of the late Mr. Harvey Holman. Ushers were Messers Russell Baker, John Connelly, George Tufford, and Clarence Nichols. The choir remaîned after the service to practice for the cantata to bo presented on Christmas Eve at Welcome. A new furnace bas been installed in the church. When the old one was being cleaned it was found to be dangerous, replacement needed at once. The olde one had done good service; it was installed some Urne between 1947 and 1953. There is an article in the latest Canadian Geographical magazine of interest to those who are interested in architec- ture, and especially those interested in Port Hope con- nections. One of those wbose work is ilustrated and described is F.W. Cumber- land, great grandfather of John Cumberland of Port Hope. In this day of commercial Christmas it is heart warming to see instances of gratitude. Two people wbo had car trouble on 401 one day last fal were shown some heëlpfulness by a local resident. Last Saturday they drove down from Toronto to bring a Christmas gift and express appreciation. Letters to Santa Claus Dear Santa: Please may I have Finger- Pops, Superman action pin ball machine, toy Six Million Dollar man doîl, and a Mission set (the one where ho lies down and bis face covers up), and an Oscar Goîdman brief- case and a Bigfoot. I really tried to be good. 1 don't have a, Members of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 178, were the guests of honor at a Christmas party Monday night, when the male: members cooked and served a delicious roast pork with dressing dinner. Chefs, Ernie Perfect and Dick Patfield were in charge and other members acted as waiters. Flo:UI Knight had made stuffed snowmen and Ivy Coverly a Red Riding: Hood doîl for decorations and draws. During the evening, Auxiliary President NyhI Sheehan called on branch President Ron Richards to accept a cheque for, *i - an the aie. thi1ge Santa Claus 1nnked on. chimney, so corne tlirougbh the front door. 1 will beave you a lettuce sandwich and milk for your reindeer. Tbank you for the prosents, Kylo Frederick Purdy 12 Burk Court, Bowmanville. Dear Santa Claus: May I have, a record player to sharo with botb of us and Finger Pops and 1 want a Barbie set and a harmonica. We don't have a cbimney, s0 go tbrougb the front door. We'Ill bave it unlocked. W'ro going to give you a sandwich and a glass of milk, and. a carrot for your reindeer. We're going to leave a green and black' stocking with "»Kyle" on it. Please put some tbings in. it for our dog "Buffy". From Ginette Purdy, 12 Burk Court, Bowmanville. Dear Santa Claus 1 hope you are feeling O.K. To make thîs years trip around the world. I Know you will give me what I.ask for Cristmas like you did last year, now what 1 want for this year. a : AFX Magna-Sonic Marathon Race set. a: Mine X-wing figbtor a: 4-Pc. Action Die-Cast Racing Car Set. Troy Harness Thank you Dec. 14, 1978 Doar Santa I want Milky the Milking Cow, dancerella, baby como back, jaws. 1 got a sister, ber name is Marey, sho wants a difforont colored pencils, some scissors, a play Santa Claus and sloigh. We have been a good girl. Love Lîsa and Marcy Lyle 8 Burk Court Dear Santa Claus 1 hope you are feeling O.Ký to make it around the world. i know you will give me the toys : 1 want this year. This year I want light bigbt for this' Christmas anid mini size, Princess leia and the game of monopoly. The resord 1 want» is Shaun Cassidy. Rose are red Violet are blue suger is sweet but not as sweel7 as you. Melissa Harness Doar Santa, My namo is Douglas and I live at 212 Liberty St. N. in Bowmanville. I would liko a new fire truck for Christmas, with a bat too. I have been a good boy this year. I'm only four so my Mommy is writing my letter for me. Love Douglas Snoddon. n nthenhusn oftnis Sbeautiful season we greet ?~each other in the Swarmth of Iasting friendship.M As we renew the bonds of our happy relationship, we send thnsfrom our house to yours. 1 Denis Pizzeria iand Spagmhetti HouseM 8 Simpson Avé. Cali 623-3301.-2 Bowmanvllle M CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY 1 would like to take this opportunity to wish ait ai you, a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and to express my thanks to ail my constituents for their con tinuous support in 1978. Let us, hope 1979 wili be a pros perous year for ail. SAgan ... remember to drive safly. Sam Cureaiz, M.P.P., Durham East unumum" el'um liviii Livu inumb, winvu %jauta %.,iau;D iuvrkq-- via.