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i 2 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, December 7,1983 SMALL TALK By Donna Fairey I'd rather switch than fight. So, to maintain household harmony and in the real spirit of Christmas, we'll abandon abandon the artificial and trim an honest to goodness, goodness, freshly cut, Canadian Canadian spruce tree. ; It isn't that there's a serious serious axe to grind against the field grown variety, for I was raised on the real McCoy. Until five years ago, Christmas wasn't Christmas un less an authentic tree was dragged through the front door. It did, I'll admit, bother me somewhat that the Creator never quite mastered the art of producing a truly symmetrical tree. I believe believe this to be true, for in 35 Christmases of tree trimming, there was never a spruce that didn't arrive with some sort of congenital defect. defect. BOWMANVILLE SHOE REPAIR Expert Repairs To Shoes Luggage Boots Coats Handbags Sports Equipment ALL WORK DONE ON PREMISES While You Wait Service Open Mon. - Sal. 9:30 - 6:00 119 King St. E. Bowmanville Moreover, we always seemed to be decorating decorating around a gross deformity. deformity. If it wasn't a crooked trunk then we were blessed with a tree sadly shortchanged in the bough department. You can only hang so many Christmas balls in one gaping hole. And I can't recall a single yuletide tree that actually stood at a perfect attention, all on its own. Each required anchoring by one means or another. Depending Depending upon the trees' inherent malformations, malformations, they were either tied, propped or nailed into place. Never, but never, was there a straight, true, abundantly-endowed abundantly-endowed Christmas Christmas tree. Another factor not to be ignored is the inescapable inescapable annoyance of dropping needles. Too many vacuum cleaners, indeed, have almost choked to death on an undigestable meal of. dry, brittle pine nee- Council Won't Install Meters Before Xmas The Closet New and Used Re-sale Fashions Accepting on consignments Baby Equipment and Toys in good shape on Tuesday and Wednesday No longer accepting clothes on consignment until further notice. 170 CHURCH ST. 623-1116 BOWMANVILLE The Town of Newcastle doesn't intend to dampen the Christmas spirit by introducing introducing parking meters at a downtown lot where motorists have been parking parking free for the last few months. Members of the general purpose and administration administration committee were advised advised Monday that the computerized computerized parking meter system for the lot at the corner of Division and Church St. will be delivered in about three weeks' time. In reply to a question during during this week's meeting, Town Clerk David Oakes said the delivery of the metering metering equipment is expected expected soon. This prompted Newcastle Mayor Garnet Rickard to remark remark that metered parking should not be introduced at Christmas. "We wouldn't intend to install install it before January 1," Chief Administrative Of- Tfeady for Christmas- ficer Dave Johnston assured assured members of council. While the parking lot has been open since the summer, summer, the installation of a parking meter system controlled controlled by a centralized computer has been delayed because the equipment has failed to arrive. i The parking lot at the corner of Church and Division Division St. is part of the Bowmanville Bowmanville Business Centre's downtown improvement program. Renew Lea§e A lease agreement for the former Bell Building at Church and Temperance St was recommended for approval approval to council this week. The agreement covers a three-year term and would allow the town to continue to rent office space at the building for $800 per month in 1984. The following year, the rate would be $850 per month and in the final year, it would climb to $900 each month. Death Bowmanville Merchants Christmas Store Hours (CLIP THIS CALENDAR FOR HANDY REFERENCE) SUN. MON. TUES. WED. THURS. FRI. SAT. November- December 27 Closed 28 6 p.m. 29 6 p.m. 30 6 p.m. 1 6 p.m. 2 9 p.m. 3 5 p.m. December 4 Closed 5 6 p.m. 6 6 p.m. 7 6 p.m. 8 9 p.m. 9 9 p.m. 10 5 p.m. December 11 Closed 12 9 p.m. 13 9 p.m. 14 9 p.m. 15 9 p.m. 16 9 p.m. 17 5 p.m. December 18 Closed 19 9 p.m. 20 9 p.m. 21 9 p.m. 22 9 p.m. 23 9 p.m. 24 5 p.m. December- January 25 Closed 26 Closed 27 6 p.m. 28 6 p.m. 29 6 p.m. 30 9 p.m. 31 5 p.m. BURLEY -- Lloyd William at Cobourg General Hospital, Wednesday, November 23, 1983. Lloyd William Burley beloved husband of Lila Jean Nicholls, dear father of Dianne (Mrs. Lloyd Balfour) of Oshawa and Laurna (Mrs. Thomas Stacey) of Roseneath, Richard at home and Roger, R.R. 3, Port Hope. Also survived by six grandchildren. Brother of Harry of Port Hope, Sidney of Scarborough and the late Clinton. Service was held at the Ross Funeral Chapel, 135 Walton St., Port Hope, Saturday, November 26 at 2 p.m. Interment Lakevlew Cemetery, Newtonville. Memorial donations to Diabetic Research or the charity of your choice would be appreciated. 49-1S These store hours are not compulsory, but are recommended to all merchants in the interest of uniformity and customer convenience. RETAIL MERCHANTS COMMITTEE BOWMANVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Van Belie Floral Shoppes ... much more than a flower store! 4 STORES • Highway No. 2 • King SI. E„ Oshawa • SlmcoaSI. N„ Oshawa • King SI. W„ Bowmanville Kut Kurl Beauty Shop Christmas is almost here! Thinking of a Special Gift? Give a Gift of Beauty "A GIFT CERTIFICATE" Come in and look around "Make your Holiday Appointment To-Day" Some gift ideas and stocking stuffers: 20% Off all "Jhirmack" products -- shampoos, conditioners, cleaning bars (excluding Primer) Vi Price off all "Jhirmack" makeup Curling Irons Keg. $29.98 Now Only $ I9 9H Call 623-5019 71 King St. "EAST" Bowmaiivilk ' Open 6 Days a Week Thurs, <tc Fri» livening by Appointment v. dies. Th'ere's nothing quite so depressing after the holidays as a bald Christmas tree that has left a zillion calling cards stubbornly stubbornly embedded in the carpet. Assessing the overall pros and cons of the matter, the benefits of an artificial tree seemed like a three foot slice of heaven. From tip to base, it exhibited perfect proportion- ment - no holes, straight, bushy, and free standing. What's more, the coniferous gem came with an eternal eternal guarantee against falling needles. I implore you, what more could a person ask of a Christmas tree? Apparently, quite a bit. The troops at my house maintain they long for that country pine aroma and the festive warmth a real tree provides. provides. Therefore, it's goodbye goodbye to convenience and a pleasant five-year interlude interlude of impeccable trees. It's hello again to crooked trunks, lopsided lopsided specimens, needle needle mania and cussing when the thing won't straighten up and fly right. That's the Scrooge side of my psyche talking. talking. The other half tells me that I, too, have missed the sweet smell of pine at Christmas. Flowers by Jackman • Fresh Flowers • Christmas Arrangements • Poinsettias • Plants • Silk Flowers and so much more to make your home beautiful for the festive season. Bowmanville Mall 623-3365 "Bowmanville's First Florist" 'Mfe - ' ' ■ 9 Sees IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS UP Group of MEN'S SUITS Reg. *99 *125-*150 NOW l *69* 5 1 Selected f.ong SIMM Men'i Wool* ARGYLE PULLOVERS Velues To $42.00 *23 95 Selected Group Men's Polyester & Wool SLACKS Reg. $45.00 *35 00 Men's Wool Melton OVERCOATS Reg. $129.95 «ggoo Corduroy SPORTSJACKET Reg. $10.95 NOW SCÛ95 Men's BLAZERS Reg 199 00 NOW 100 Men's Camel Hair Reg. $165.00 NOW *119 ■4 All Wool Flannel SLACKS Reg. $45.00 NOW *35 Men's Majestic Plaid Reg. $30.00 NOW Men's Reg. $150.00 NOW too Men's Corduroy TROUSERS Reg. $40.00 NOW *30 00 Men's 100% Pure Wool Harris Tweed SPORTSCOATS Reg. $165.00 NOW *119 Men's] Pee Wool Flennel SUITS Reg. S175.00 NOW *139 95 Men's Brand Name PYJAMAS Reg. $16.00 NOW $<I2 80 All Men's SCARVES & GLOVES 20% OFF Men's HATS Reg. $25.00 NOW »19 95 Men's Wool PEA JACKETS And CAR COATS Reg. $110.00 NOW »79°o Men's 3-Piece PINSTRIPE SUITS Reg. $150.00 NOW $ 119°° Men's SHOES Reg. To 160.00 NOW »29 9S Selected Group m Tailors OSHAWA CENTRE STORE HOURS: Monday to SATURDAY9:30 S.m. to9:30 p.m. FREE GIFT BOXES With Every Purchase.