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18 The Canadian Statesmaij, Bowmanville, January 3,1979 BLAC'-'KSTO'CK (Intended for Last Week)' Blackstock celebrations in- cluded most University students being home for the holidays and several out-of- town relatives enjoying the hospitality of loved ones. The Schryburts enjoyed the weekend visit of Mrs. R. Schryburt and Leslie Schryburt of Ottawa along with Mr. and Mrs. Ron Mayer and Kevin of Sarnia. Kevin ,Mayer celebrated his lst bir- thday on Sunday, December 24th at the Schryburt home in the Smith's Woods. Recently, Mr. and Mrs. Hermanus Vandereul of Blackstock took a trip to Ger- many where they attended the funeral of Mrs. VanderHeul's sister; travelling on to Holland to spend time with relatives there. Cartwright 'A' Pack Cubs celebrated Christmas on Monday evening, December 18, with a party at 'the Recreational Centre. Gifts were exchanged and Santa arrived, enlisting the help of a fairy and, an elf, who wore pointed hats with tassels to signify their importance. San- ta was presented with a moustache comb in a fine leather case as a gift for at- teriding the party. Fun and games were enjoyed throughtout the evening which ended with pop, tarts, and candy canes. Tuesday morning, Decem- ber 19, the Blackstock Nur- sery School held it's annual Christmas Party at the Recreational Centre. A movie about Christmas in Mexico, starring Donald Duck and an animated version of the 12 Days of Christmas were shown to the nearly 60 three and four year olds attending the party. Games, cupcakes, juice and a singsong were followed by the long awaited arrivai of Santa who presen- ted each of the children with a stocking filled with assorted goodies. Teachers, Brenda Walker and Ellen Russell were presented gifts of ap- preciation. Teacher Pat Mowers was unable to attend the party due to illness so her *gift was delivered to her home. Mothers and fathers were surprised with a lovely decoupage that the children had made at school wrapped in 'potato print' paper also made by the three and four year olds. Blackstock Skating Club Christmas Party was, held at the ice rink on Thursday evening from 7:30 to 9:00 with 75 children between the ages of 4 and 14 and several parents attending. Cames and ac- Canadas gun laws require that anyone wishing ta pur- chase, borrow or exohange a firearm obtain a Firearms Acquisition Certificate tram police. Certificates cast $1000 and are val id anywhere in Canada for five years, allawing the purchase of any number of guns with a single certif icate du ring the five year period. The purpose of the new Iaw is to ensure that guns are flot made readily available to those with a history of violent behavior, mental disorders or a criminal record involvirlg violence. YOU DO NOT NEED A FIREARMS ACQUISITION CERTIFICATE FOR GUNS YOU ALREADY OWN, OR TO PURCHASE AMMUNITION. FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT YOLJR LOCAL POLICE tivities were organized on the ice in class groups by Joan Swain and Linda' Fletcher, dressed up as Raggcty Ann and Raggety Andy. The high school helpers, Trish Sleep, Karen Post, Debbie Wolters, and Jean Horton were also dressed as Raggety Anns and one clown. The famous man in red arrived on skates and of course took over the show before the hot chocolate and cookies were served. Several mothers' donationg of special cookies were appl'eciated by all. The Multiple Sclerosis Read-a-thon was a giant suc- cess at the Cartwright Central Public Sehool. Students par- Ctieipating as of December 12, hadcollected a total of $1,228.68 in support of the wor- thy cause. Mrs. Crawford's Group of Children at C.C.P.S. made a 'cookie castle', under the direction of Construction Engineer, Cheryl Vogel, which was used as the object of desire for a raffle. Grade one and two students sold tickets. The winner, Larry Vernon of 25 Sunrise Drive, was announced on Friday at noon. The students wish to thank aIl of the people who supported this effort which realized a profit of $122 which will go towards class activities and materials. Children attending Sunday School on Sunday, December 24, at the United Church in Blackstock were treated to a Take Pledges Du ring Early Morning Telethon Shifi This area was well represented around two right, Dan Staples 'of Orono, Charles Ewert of o'clock Sunday morning at the offices of This Newcastle, and from Bowmanville, Marion Van- Week in Oshawa, local headquarters for the suc-' stone, Murray Cooke and Dominion Store tellers cessful Telethon to raise funds for Cerebral Palsy Willie Rahme and Ruth Nunn. Mrs. Ralph Cam.- and Participation House. On duty at that hour,p bell and hier husband were also present but too taking pledges over the phones, were, from left to busy to take time out for pictures. Christmas cartoon by the superintendent, Jean Adams, from the film section of the Port Perry Library. 'Cosmo Christmas' showed the children the true meaning of Christmas and was also enter- taining. Rev. Parsons conducted the Christmas Eve Service at 7:30 at the United Church. It was a beautiful service 'displaying the extra-ordinary amount of talent found in Blackstock. Songs were sung by the Christmas Men's Choir, Teenage Choir, Junior Choir, and several duets and solos. As an added attraction university students, home for the holidays, joined with the high school singers to present a beautiful performance, accompanied by Lois Van Camp, Herb Vines, Harry Wright on guitar, and drums were well handled, by Ray Porrill. The special readings were read by, Lawrence Malcolm of the Nestleton charge and Gary McConnell of Blackstock. By the end of the beautiful service the Christ- mas mood could be felt in the air. December l9th, the card party met j.Blackstock, w-inners were- 1 - Mildred Thompsoa-8,2 - Ruby Tripp - 82, 3 - Elwood Tripp- 81, 4 - Maxine Brock - 80, 5- Lorna DIRK BRINKMAN Scugog St., Bowmanvillle State Farm Fire and Casualty Company Gun Control In Canada Working Together To Save Lives , Solicitor Generai Sollicitur général I Canada Canada Swain - 80, 6 - Herman Kerry - tained 23 for Christmas Mrs. Bill St. John of Oshawa, 79, and low, Percy Van dînner: Mr. and Mrs. iKeith Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Slemon Camp. Van Camp and family, Mrs. and family of Haydon, and Mr. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Toms, Mr. and Mrs. Roy and Mrs. Elgin Taylor of Mcbaughlin and Kelly enter- Bradburn and Matthew, and Enniskillen. Youth1 JUNIOR BOYS 2nd Schedule 1978-79 Sea son 6 Teams Team No. 1 - Sebold Wesseslius, George Stacey, Scott Kirkton, Mike Tugwood, Edward Sadler. Team No. 2 - Mark Luxton, Charles Nash, Stanley Zea- land, Rodney Braun, Stacey Zealand. 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