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SUGARPLUMS 500 g dried figs 1500 g pitted dates 500 g seedless raisins 500 g dried apricots 125 g crystallized ginger 125 g blanched almonds 125 g walnut pieces 125 g plain pistachlo nuts 125 g brazil nuts grated rind of 3 oranges enough lemon julce of brandy to bind mixture together fruit sugar Process or grind the dried fruits, nuts and ginger to a course cut. Add orange peel and mix well. Add enough liq- uid to blnd mixture. Shape into bails and roll In sugar. Place ïnto candy cups or wrTap in coloured film wrap and tie wvith ribbon. The second ice pad at the Garnet Rickard Centre was opened officially on Sunday afiernoon in an hour long on ice ceremony. Officiai guests included the late Garnet Rickard's wife and lis two sons, Rev. Donneliy who gave the official blessing of the new ice pad, Anna Luckai who sang 0 Canada, Counicillors, Municipal Departmient Heads, representatives of the Bowmanville Lions and Rotary clubs and AI Strike represent- ing Skate/88. Several other Skate/88 comrnittee representa- tives were seated on the players bench to the right of the officiai party, and the Clarington Green Gales Lacrosse tearn, winners of the 1998 Founders Cup were seatçd on the opposite bench. In her address, Mayor Hamre explained that the initial plan of the Skate/88 committee was for a twin ice pad at the recreation centre. "When the tenders came in, we had to cut back," said Hamnre, "now the dreams corne true. It just took a bit longer." Hamnre explained that those who made donations to SkateI88 were donating to a twin ice pad faciiity. The new ice pad, which was built on the east side of the original Garnet Rickard Complex, has a seating capacity of 300. In addition to the National Hockey League regu- lation size ice surface, the sec- ond pad has six dressing rooms, a fuliy-accessible shower and change area. A wheei-chair friendly viewing area was also included in this portion of the building. Included in Sunday's cere- monies were the unveiling of 8 rinkboard displays made by 8 schools within Clarington, and designed by artist Paul KEN" DA L NE WS by Joan Anderson Kendai United Chiurch start- ed celebrating the third Sunday in Advent with the Gathering Hyrmn "A Candie is Buring". Afier this introducion, the con- gregation raised prayers askçing for support for Sylvia Toffan and our choir director and organist Carole Gardner who has a bad cold. Thien the Christ candie was lit. A prayer for Grace was said, and concluded with these important words: "May the memory of the Lord Jesus remain a prescrnt and transform- ing reality in our lives." Don Peddar read the prayers as the congregation responded. As the chiidren proceeded out to Sunday School after Children's Moments the con- gregation sang "Go Tell It On The Mountain" as a hymn of Proclamation. The sermon this rnorning was based on the theme "The Perfect and the lImperfect", and was based on the scripture frorn Isaiah 35: 5 - 6. We realize that being hurnan mneans heing imperfect, but flot settiing for that. We should nfot be upset with ourseives for being imper- fect, but rallher strive towards perfection. Tornorrow will always be better. Our closing hyrnn was "When the King Shall Corne Again" and it rnost effectively used the saine imagery as found in the passage from Isaiahi.'The service concluded with the comrnissioning and this comiforting blessing, "May the God who encircles, entwines, enlivens our lives bless us with - through--the hope, peace, joy and love this Advent and always." Corning Commrunîty Events Corne Caroling! Wednesday even ing (December 17) at 6:30 ail those wishing to corne caroling in the village of Kendal meet at the Livingston. These displays are part of a 'pARlnrtership Curriculum Connection' initia- tive between the Visual Arts Centre and local schools. The eight rinkboards depict aspects of Clarington. This particular project was sponsôred by the Lions Club of Bowmianville. Following the unveiling of the rinkboard displays, M.C. Joe Tilley, sports anchor f'or CFTO News @ 11:30 p.m., introduced Mr. Don Gilhooly and his grandson Ben McCaffery who made the offi- ciai face-off. The mnayor then asked ail the stage guests forward for the ribbon cutting. The Bowmanville Figure Skating Club and The Clarington Speed Skating Club showcased their talents, which was followed by an officiai reception in the banquet hall. Kendal Uniiited ChUr-Ch. Everyonie is most welcorne, anid we shall warm up afier carolifig with hot chocolate back at the church. Corne to a Birthday Party! At 5 pm. on December 24, Christmas Eve, Kendai Uniited Church is hostingy a farnily ser- vice titled "JesuJs Birthday Party ". 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