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14 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, December 19,1984 Section Two Waverley Students Decorate Christmas Tree Letter to Editor December 14,1984. Dear Editor Once again the Christmas season is upon us. One of the things that makes the season so beautiful is the bright and colourful lights many people display on their homes and shrubbery. Having a young daughter of our own, we put Christinas lights on the shrubs outside the house. Every day when she comes home from nursery day-care school the lights go on and so does the smile on her pretty face. Unfortunately, last night when the lights went on, over half of them were missing, and instead of a smiling face looking up at me, there was a questioning face. It's terrible to have to explain to'a two and a half year old that someone stole them. When she asked me "why" I didn't know how to answer her. , In order to get at these lights you have to come off the road 30 feet at least. It was deliberate. deliberate. It's a shame when people make an effort to show some Christmas spirit, and give pleasure to others on an evening evening drive or on the way home from work, and their pleasure is spoiled. I'm going to replace those stolen bulbs, more so for our daughter's sake than anything else, but should it happen again I won't. It's upsetting to think how a few senseless people can spoil it for so many. Perhaps, some day, when the people who stole our Christmas lights have property and children of their own, should something like this happen like this, they'll realize how badly they once hurt someone else's feelings. I no longer drive by unlit houses and wonder why. Mrs. Katherine Woo EBENEZER U.C.W. The Special Education students from Waverley Public School are pictured here beside their newly decorated tree. The ornaments were kindly donated by Sander Ceramics in Newcastle. Mayor Asked to Respond to Letter Mayor Garnet Rickard has been asked by Council to draft a reply to a letter received from Ken Hooper on November 30. Having studied the ex pense accounts of town employees employees Mr. Hooper claims to have found an irregularity irregularity of $361.24 for mileage in one of the accounts. The councillors at a meet WTsning you the pleasures of a old-fashioned, family holiday. To you | and your loved ones, our thanks. g From the Staff of W Frank's Variety | 43 King St. E., Bowmanville $ negisasfltsegçssîisstsguestïssseitRStsssssssssasssisSîtiügtîsstsstiï PEACOCK LUMBER LTD. Building supplies. Our specialty is lumber and lumber products. A complete line of kiln dried hardwood and softwoods. • Walnut • Cherry • Maple • Redwood • Teak • Oak • Phil. Mahog. • Softwoods Hardwood & softwood plywood. .MILL and YARD Specialty 326 Rltson Rd. N., Oshawa Custom Milling 725-4744 ing Monday, Dec. 10 discussed discussed at length the best method of dealing with Mr. Hooper's revelation and at some points the discussion became quite heated. Councillor Ann Cowman suggested that the letter be referred to the Administrator Administrator and that he should reply to Mr. Hooper's inquiry. inquiry. However this suggestion did not meet with much approval approval as some opposed the delay involved and others felt that, as the letter was addressed to the Mayor and Council, they should reply themselves. Councillor Ivan Hobbs could see no reason to refer the matter, "all you're doing is delaying it", he said. His position was supported supported by Councillor Bruce Taylor who said, "we need to get on with it". However, Councillor Ted Woodyard disagreed and was "very much opposed to disscussing it at all". It had been proposed in the agenda to defer the discussion discussion until the end of the Council meeting, but that suggestion was quickly defeated. defeated. Eventually the Councillors Councillors voted that the Mayor draft a letter that would address address Mr. Hooper's questions, questions, and report back to Council for its approval before before sending the final copy. On Tuesday, Dec. 11, 1:15 p.m. the Ebenezer United Church Women were put into a festive mood with the C. E. Hall being beautifully decorated decorated for our Christmas meeting. meeting. The ladies brought wrapped wrapped gifts to be given to the women at Destiny Manor in Oshawa. President Mrs. Eileen Down opened the meeting with a fitting poem "It Isn't Far to Bethlehem Town." Secretary Mrs. Kay Mackie read the past minutes followed by Mrs. Joan Down giving the treasurer's treasurer's report. President Eileen gave us several items of business to think about that will be dealt with at our next meeting. There will be a U.C.W. workshop at Kingsview United in Oshawa on January 8, at 9:00 a.m. Mrs. Charlotte Hughes read the nominating committee report and we were reminded that our U.C.W. executive meeting to be held on Monday, Jan. 7,9:00 a.m. at the church. The meeting was then turned turned over to Mrs. Helen Herron who welcomed everyone and led us in a few carols accompanied accompanied by Mrs. Eileen Down at the piano. Helen introduced Mrs. Chris Ivanoff from "Floral Design by Chris" from Bowmanville who showed and gave us many hints about making Christmas arrangements. It was most interesting and informative and gave us encouragement to try and make some of our own decorations, but if we were not so inclined she had many beautiful arrangements for sale. Mrs. Joan Coverly, Mrs. Jean Osborne and Mrs, Lois Osborne then sang "Come On Ring Those Bells" with Lois playing the Autoharp. Mrs. Helen Herron then introduced our guest speaker Mrs. Casandra Wyszkowski from Oakwood United Church who is a very talented artist and musician. She told how empty her life had been and the many stumbling blocks that she encountered in her search for Christ. She spoke of Jesus being the reason for the Christmas season and of it being a time to recognize God's great gift to each one of us, the Prince of Peace, Jesus Christ. To give a gift there has to be a receiver and when we receive Jesus we can be assured of His unconditional love and His sustaining power in the good times and the bad. She left us with this challenge, will you accept God's precious gift this Christmas? Helen very capably thanked Chris and Casandra for helping helping to prepare our homes and hearts for Christmas. Mrs. Jean Osborne and Mrs. Helen Herron served delicious hot apple cider and Christmas cake for a fellowship time together. At this special time of year our thoughts and prayers continue continue to be with Mrs. Margaret Down, Harold Osborne, George Moore, and Art Found and we wish them a speedy recovery. Come and join us for our Christmas Eve service for the entire charge held at Maple Grove Church at 7:30 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Down will be spending Christmas in Kamloops, B.C. visiting their daughter Janet, John, Melissa and Maren and also son Dave and Kathy. We hope they have a safe and happy trip. Merry Christmas to all of you. Poài and Alvin Brouwer from Calgary will be spending Christmas with her parents Joan and Bruce Down. Something To Think About GXFIY CONWAY DIRECTOR-- Burial Benefits Many people have benefits such as Canada Pension Plan (C.P.P.) 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