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Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, December 18,1985 13 Don't miss it . ... The bedazzling, spectacular, incredible pre-Christmas MIDNIGHT MADNESS SALE, at Bowmanville Audio-Vision, on Thursday, Dec. 19th. you'll be glad you didn't! Your Authorized Panasonic Dealer BOWMANVILLE AUDIO-VISION We have a store full of fabulous specials, such as: Panasonic PC-20-MOO 20" Colour Portable Television • Quintrix II CompuFocus Video System, High Contrast Screen and SAW Filter Colour Pilot • Automatic Fine Tuning • Sharpness Control • Direct - read Channel Indicator 3-Year In-Home Warranty Only $399." 20 KING ST. WEST TELEPHONE 623-2312 Celebrated First Birthday Hi! My name is Dianne Marie Barrett. I was one year old on November 18, 1985. My mommy and daddy are Carl and Deanna Barrett and I have a sister named Krystal. My Nana and Papa are Betty and Lloyd Barnes of Hampton and my gramma Arvilla Barrett of Tyrone. I would like to thank everyone for making my birthday special. PONTYPOOL On Saturday, December 7th, the Mothers' Group of the Pontypool Brownies and Guides held a bake sale in the Pontypool United Church basement. There was a mouth-watering display of pies, cookies, rolls, etc. Complimentary Complimentary coffee was served by the Guides. There were draws for a centerpiece and a chocolate house, and both were won by Gail Cameron. Rev. Heather Smith's sermon message for the second Sunday of Advent, December 8th, was about Mary, Mother and Believer. After asking a few basic questions to the angel, Mary accepted herself as being in God's plan. He gave her the strength to believe in His Son and helped her to be faithful in spitè of all she could not understand. "But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart." Luke 2:19. The Advent Candle, for the second Sunday, is red, and stands for Love, which is, of course, the essence of Christmas. Christmas. The lighting of the candles was taken care of by Faye Van Dam and Chad. In the Children's Time, the minister told a Christmas story and taught one of her favorite lullabies. There was a practice after the service for the White Gifts presentation next Sunday. Also on Sunday, December 8th, at the Community Centre, the Pontypool Residents' Association gave the community community the opportunity of having "Breakfast (or Brunch) with Santa." Different families helped with the various tasks to be done. Most encouraging was the assistance of the children. Santa and his little elves, as always, made the day. Even John James, editor of The Canadian Statesman gave us the honor of making rounds and taking a few pictures of this event. Thanks very much. We look forward to the next issue of the paper. There were two door prizes and a draw for a chocolate house. The one door prize, a wreath, was won by Ian Cowie. The other, a music box, was won by Grace Fallis. Dorothy Dewar was the lucky winner of the chocolate house. Your correspondent is sorry to report the death of Marshall Reynolds, from Victoria Manor, on December 9th. Funeral took place from Mackey Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 12th with burial in Pontypool Cemetery, The sympathy of the community is extended'to Betty and Jo Fielding, his special friends. We will miss the car and driver from Ponty- pool's main street. It was decided on Monday, December 9th, that it was not necessary to make up the lost day of bowling so the regular fall season ends on December 16th with a gift exchange for. the Christmas celebration. The next bowling in the New Year is Monday, January 6th. We have had a happy time with this sport thus far. The Christmas Bingo takes place on December 18th. This will include à door prize. At the Bingo on a regular basis, we appreciate the ■ work of those who faithfully perform the different tasks, and also all those who come and play and thus contribute to the success of this particular activity. The first Bingo of the New Year will be Wednesday, January 15th. On Tuesday, December 10th, the atmosphere inside Grandview School gymnasium was in direct contrast to the weather outside; warm and cheery, as opposed to cold and dreary. Mr. Art Rowan was completely completely overwhelmed with the turnout turnout and best wishes from some of his colleagues on School Boards, teachers, principals, parents and students, whom he has got to know and love in his 33 years of representing Manvers on the various School Boards. Perry Grandel, President of the newly formed Home and School Association of z Grandview Grandview welcomed everyone present, thanked various ones for advertising and providing lunch, etc. and turned the microphone over to Mr. Ivan Goodhand, Principal of Grandview School. In a very humorous way, he made the presentation, a cartoon of Art Rowan, a small portrait, and the promise that a respectable picture will hang in the hallway, hallway, to honor him in later years. The guest of honor replied with matching wit, admitting he was nervous, but wanting to take advantage of a captive audience. He will still try to continue following up the special events at Grandview, and pointing out that the Most Improved Awards would continue. continue. Decorating the auditorium were messages from the students, and quoting "Thank you, Mr. Rowan for representing representing Manvers for 33 years, helping to plan the Boston . Wing, presenting Most Improved Awards each year, helping with electives, attending attending all our concerts and ^ special programs. We'll miss you. The light refreshments of tea or coffee and finger foods was provided by the executive of the Home and School Association and the staff of Grandview Public School. Thank you for a job well done. There are some people facing difficult times, even in this Christmas Season. Please remember any of those known to you, and pray that they will have the comfort made possible by the coming of the Babe at Bethlehem. This is, after all, the real meaning of the Spirit of Christmas, which is supposed to last all year long. International 'itxJthVfear 1985 HAMILTONS INSURANCE SERVICE SBSSS3Ê Main St., Orono ÊBË3 983-5115 SERVING YOUR INSURANCE NEEDS FOR 35 YEARS Susan Sawyer 705-277-3117 Nelda Dawson 623-4835 ) i