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The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, December 4,1985 13 Enniskillen News Tentacles of glistening white frost stretch aggressively upward from the bottom of the window pane. Through a yet unfrozen top section I can observe the brittle tree branches, grey and bare, clashing together in the first serious storm of the season. Huge fluffy snowflakes float aimlessly toward the earth. The wind turns the ground snow into swirling eddies. There was no doubt about it, Monday brought the genuine arrival of winter. It's characteristic of aging, I suppose, but I don't yearn for the onset of winter with near the same recalled enthusiasm of my youth. Then, the arrival of snow placed second only in childhood significance to Santa Claus, birthdays or the Tooth Fairy. Sight of the first snowflakes now merely evoke a renewed respect for the wisdom of the red breasted robin and the Canada goose, birds clever enough to head south before the winter sky erupts. Certainly the best approach to winter today, as I see it, is in reflection. Tucked away are memories of woollen mittens frozen stiff and encrusted with hard snow pellets. I think of cold feet and rubber galoshes filled with invading snow. I think of cold damp feet and rosey cheeks. I think of a wooden sleigh with steel runners and a length of binder twine tied to the front for pulling. I think of heavy melton cloth coats and ski pants so bulky and heavy by today's standards, it's a marvel that kids back then were able to achieve mobility at all, let alone romp in the snow. I remember a cold house in the morning and burrowing under a pile of handmade quilts waiting for the warmth of a freshly stoked fire in the kitchen cook stove to heat the cold linoleum floors. I think of icicles as long as dueling swords hanging from the veranda eaves. I remember my mother warning that eating them would one day break my teeth, or worse, my tongue would stick to one of them. I recall the milkman's horse and how the animal's hot breath formed a white frosty cloud about his head as he plodded along the snow covered street, pulling the milk wagon behind. I think about bundling up for school and wearing those despised long cotton stockings held up with round elastic garters. The experience probably marked the start of varicose veins in every young girl of my vintage. And no matter where we lived, there was always a frozen pond or patch of ice in the neighborhood where local kids collected for free skating. It was on one of these excursions, while practising my Barbara Ann Scott routine, that I fell on my face on the ice, paring off two of my permanent front teeth. I never could understand why my mother greeted the disaster with anger rather than sympathy. I can still hear her today asking if it never occurred to me to turn my head as I fell. In view of the result, it seems to me that the answer should have been obvious. Likewise, the skating outings bring back the pain of near frozen feet that should have been marched home hours earlier. I remember sitting by the hot air register whimpering in real agony, while at the same time attempting to gingerly massage a return of circulation. Indeed, every generation, I suspect, will have its own set of winter memories. My mother, for instance, recalls winter life on a farm in eastern Ontario and her girlhood delight at hitching up the horse to a cutter. She recalls moonlight rides, sleigh bells and buffalo robes. Too, I have a stunning full length snapshot of her dressed in a complete set of hockey equipment ready for a game on the community pond. Moreover, she reveals that girls who played hockey in the thirties were not labelled "feminist". Rather, they were referred to as simply being "a bit tomboyish." Methinks that perhaps times were less complicated then. I'm certain though, that the winters were no less cold. Several from the area attended the General Motors Choir's Gift of Music presentation at the O'Neill Collegiate on Saturday and Sunday. Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of the late Mrs. Rudolph Stenger. Sorry to report Mr. Floyd Beckett is a patient in Oshawa General Hospital. Steve Thompson, Mitchell's Corners, was a Sunday supper guest of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Stainton and family. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Avery were recent visitors of Mrs. Verna King, Oshawa. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Wright spent a few days in Rochester visiting Mrs. Frank Spry and family. Stephanie Axford and Brooke Clemens, Hampton and Nikki and Benji Lafave were overnight guests of Miss Betty Wright. Mr. and Mrs. Steve Nimigon and Joanne and Scott Stephens, Bowmanvillc spent Sunday in Oakville with Mr. and Mrs. Mike Corrigan and family. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Avery and Jim hosted a 40th wedding anniversary dinner for Mr. and Mrs. Cameron Oke, Oshawa on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Rckker and Lisa and Mr. John Averv came in time for dessert and coffee. Mrs. Debbie Avery and Nicole attended a shower. Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of the late Mr. George Lavender, Enfield. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Haass, Bowmanville were Sunday visitors of Mr. and ?,Irs. Keith McGill. Miss Myrtle Tamblyn spent a couple of days with friends in Toronto. COMING CLOSER -- Some newspaper people seem to register a fiendish delight in reminding readers that only so many days remain before Christmas. Under no circumstances circumstances would this writer stoop to such tactics on behalf of local merchants who are trying to deplete their inventory by luring customers into their stores. But, when you come to think about it, the big day is coming closer. The weather this week has certainly been a grim reminder that winter has arrived. arrived. Wasn't that wild on Monday, with quite a bit of minor and some major damage. Clarke Students Learn About Improving Current Lifestyles HAYDON HAPPENINGS Mr. Steven. Read and Miss Pat Munday of Windsor visited with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Weir Swain on Friday afternoon. Tragedy struck our . little village when we received the sad news that Emmanuel (Manny) Farrugia lost his life Saturday afternoon in a car accident west of Enniskillen. He leaves his wife and two small children. Symapthy is extended to Toni 1 Farrugia and her parents, next door Mr. and Mrs. Otto (Brenda) Lucchi. Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Graham and Sadie, Newcastle and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nielsen, and children were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Ross, Ashton and Grant. Mr. and Mrs. John Adams spent Saturday morning at the Stouffville Sales Barn. Mrs. Penny Lpve, Blackstock treated the Adams' children to a show, "One Magic ' Christmas" at Oshawa Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Adams and family, Blackstock were callers at the John Adams' home on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Ian Graham and family enjoyed their bowling afternoon when they were joined by Mr. and Mrs. Doug Blackburn and Wendy on Sunday and after that exercising they all went out for supper. Saturday evening Mr. and Mrs. Lars Christensen and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Potts visited at Mr. and Mrs. Art Trewins' to celebrate Glady's birthday a little early. Congratulations Glad. That's one more chalked up. After watching the Oshawa Santa Claus parade on Sunday with Mrs. Meta Kellar and Mr. Jim Jones, Mr, Tom Jones and Ms. Lorraine Mack in Toronto and Mrs. Kellar and Miss Cora Degeer were supper guests with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Jones, Sandy, and John. Mr. and Mrs. Bill (Kim) Potts and John, Kincardine called on his parents Mr. and Mrs. Jack Potts on Thursday on their way to a wedding in Ottawa on Friday evening and called on the Potts of Haydon on Sunday on their way back home.. Several Haydon ladies attended the. Craft Show at Tyrone Community Centre Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Barb Walsh hosted a Creative Circle party at her home Wednesday evening. On Saturday afternoon Barbara spent at the Oshawa Civic Auditorium at the Leadership program in Dancing - and intends to participate participate in the S.O.L.T. two day session in the early part of January. Mrs. Val Lloyd would like to remind those involved not to forget the Enniskillen Christmas Christmas Concert and Bake Sale December 17 - the baking can be taken to the school between 1-4 p.m. December 17. The Carter children were a weekend responsibility of Mrs. Norma Kennedy while their parents moved. Other weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Kennedy and family were Mr. Tony Tomkins, and Mr. and Mrs. Bob (Janet) McCormick of Newcastle. Mr. and Mrs. Steve Millson and boys visited with Mr. and Mrs. Les Goble and Johnny, Bethany on Saturday. Saturday supper guests with Mr. and Mrs. S. Millson were Miss Jenny and little Jesse Millson, Bowmanville and Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Millson. Gramma and Grampa Millson were also Sunday supper guests with Steve and Cindy Millson and boys Adam and Andrew. A reminder - don't forget our Haydon Christmas Pot Luck Super and Concert on Saturday, December 7 th. Supper to start at 5':30 - 6 p.m, Mr. Ken Brignall of Bowmanville will be there with his music and of course Santa is supposed to make his debut here. We'd like to see all our neighbours. 1? r, > St/**#- '--ifU k ', These are just a few of the students who participated participated in Lifestyle Day on Tuesday, November 3, at Clarke High School. The day's program included included presentations by 45 speakers on topics related related to health and lifestyle. | Subjects covered during the day included nutrition,..rit^sical fitr Students at Clarke High ing a healthy lifestyle during during a special Lifestyle Day held oh Tuesday, December 3. Topics such as stress, relaxation, relaxation, nutrition, decision-making, decision-making, mental health, and recreation were dealt with during the one-day program. A total of 45 different ses- ness, mental illness, drug and alcohol addiction, and a variety of other topics. Students shown above are participating in a play entitled "Booze". The presentation is all about the dangers of alcohol alcohol abuse. School were invited to learn more about maintain- We have openings for a few good sales people in oiir Bowmanville office. Whether you are licensed or considering taking the real estate course, phone Allan Frank for a confidential interview. 623-3393 W. Frank Real Estate Limited 234 King St. E., Bowmanville, Ont. sions were held and students students were able to attend four of them during the course of the day. Most of thé speakers who led the various sessions were from outside the high school and all .gave of their time voluntarily. voluntarily. 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