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Grade Eight Student's Artwork Chosen for Christmas Card Kim Bates (centre), a grade eight student at Bow- manvillc Senior Public School, had her design chosen chosen by the Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education for the Board's 1988 Christmas cards. Pic- ml JÉ, «Ü1 mm iHH il in tured with Kim are (on the left) Sandra Philp, Visual and Performing Arts Resource teacher with the school board and Pauline Janitch, communications officer with the school board. A painting by Bowman- ville student, Kim Bates, will be admired by all the people on the Board of Education's 1988 Christmas card list. The grade eight student's watercolor was chosen to be produced as a Christmas card for the Northumberland Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education. All schools in the school system were invited to enter artwork for the competition so that one piece could bo selected selected for a Christmas card. The competition was open mainly to intermediate and senior elementary school students. Deadline for the entries was in November. Pauline Janitch, communications communications officer with the Board, said the board-wide competition was "an experiment experiment that we hope will become become a tradition." A committee was established established to view the material and chose the winning picture. picture. Kim learned of the committee's committee's selection at an assembly assembly of grade eight students students at her school, Bowmanville Senior Public, on December 14. Ms. Janitch and Sandra Philp, the Visual and Per forming Arts Resource Teacher with the Board of Education, attended the assembly assembly to announce the winner. winner. Ms. Philp, a member of the selection committee, said she was impressed with the focal point of the painting: a single candle. She told a story about a Christmas Eve over 10 years ago when her father told her to light one candle and put it in her window. He said the candle stood for the many people in Poland, Poland, who would be doing the same, as a symbol of hope. "Whether the candle did any good or not it didn't matter matter - it had a meaning," she says. She said she was proud of the art chosen, calling it a symbol of hope for everyone. everyone. Kim was presented with a copy of the Christmas card and the orginal painting framed. MOORE ELECTRIC 9 Church St. 623-5901 Bowmanville Now and throughout the year, we wish you 365 days of Yuletide cheer! from all of us at Akers Auto Glass 19 Silver St., Bowmanville Telephone 623-4225 © A Special Star A Special Night Great expectations for a great Christmas... this year and every year. To our customers we wish a wonderful holiday! Wishing you all the special joys of Christmas and a New Year bright with hope. Guardian Drugs jt ,130 Waverley Rd., Bowmanville^ 623-2333 We at BROOKING TRANSPORT wish you and your family a safe and Happy Holiday Season! 281 Liberty St. N. Bowmanville 623-3821 Lorraine, Lynn and Betty V.I.P. Hairstyling Ltd. 112 Waverley Road Bowmanville 623-6252 Timely entertainment tips will enhance enjoyment throughout the holiday Section Three The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, December 21. 1988 3 THE MANY MYTIIS OP MYSTERIOUS MISTLETOE In reality, mistletoe is nothing more than a parasitic shrill) that grows in the crowns of hroml-lcafed trees. Yet. ne- airding to Ntilionul Wildlife magazine, people often have invested the plant with supernatural powers--in addition to letting it provide nil excuse for a holiday kiss. Nnlitmtil Midlife is a publication publication of the National Wildlife Fcdc- ralion. l-'or centuries, mistletoe was a source of wonder and an object of worship worship for humans. Because the shrub grows high in trees without apparent roots, many ancient civilizations attributed attributed magical powers to it. In some countries, people believed dial barren women amid conceive after eating mistletoe, and dial crops would grow better if mistletoe adorned the fields. In other places, warriors attached attached sprigs of the plant tor heir weapons weapons to help protect them from injuty or to ward off demons. The pleasant custom of kissing under mistletoe is thought to have originated in Norse mythology. Many Scandinavians Scandinavians have since believed that if two people should embrace beneath a tree where mistletoe is growing, they would he blessed with good luck and u healthy life. More lirait 1,1)00 species of mistletoe arc found throughout the world, hut only two principal kinds grow in this country: American, or leafy, mistletoe and dwarf mistletoe. The latter, a diminutive, needle- leafed species, causes widespread damage to pines and other coniferous trees. Its sprigs are too small to be used as a decoration. Mistletoe clumps often form globes five feel wide that weigh more than 51) pounds. In providing fluids for such a large parasite, the host tree sometimes weakens so severely that it dies. 0The holiday season and entertaining go together like sugarplums mid fairies. Out if visions of unexpected guests leave you cold, don't despair. Follow ing a few time-saving lips will allow you to relax and enjoy your gucstswilli minimal fuss and effort. One suggestion is to make extra quantities of food to freeze before lire onslaught of holiday cntcrlainiug. Soup, quiche, casseroles, pasla dishes and breads can he made in advance and frozen. When unexpected guests drop by, simply defrost the food in a microwave microwave and serve piping hot to your visitors. visitors. Another time-saving solution is to use food equipment that cuts down on preparation lime. Immersion blenders save time on food preparation, because you bring the blender to the food, rather than the food to the blender. The Braun deluxe variable speed hand blender (under SKI) and its compatible compatible C'Al Chopper attachment (under $15) create a limesaving duo that no host or hostess should he without. Tile Braun hand blender quickly whips up drinks mid dips, treats eggs, and purees soups or sauces easily. Cleanup is also a snap: Just rinse with tap water and wipe. Then return the blender to its handy wall bracket for convenient stor-age within arm's reach of the next blending chore. Braun's new chapping attachment is perfect for small but time-consuming chopping jobs that you used to perform by hand. When attached to the hand blender, it chops vegetables, dices fruit, minces meat and grates cheese in seconds. seconds. Nu motor parts conic in contact with food, so cleanup is also a breeze. The following recipes are sure to please your guests, and using Braun's chopper and hand blender will allow you more time to enjoy their company: CREAM OF FOUR-ONION SOU F Ingredients 3 tablespoons Initier 3 leeks, chopped (while part only) 2 medium to large onions, chopped 4 shallots, chopped 4 cups chicken broth VI, cups heavy cream 1 hunch chives, chopped Salt, pepper to taste Method Chop necessary ingredients in chopper chopper attachment. Melt the butter in a six-quart saucepan. saucepan. Add the leeks, unions and shallots; shallots; saute until they arc soft liul not 'brown. Add the broth and bring in a boil. Cover, lower the heat and simmer for 30 to 41) minutes. With a hand blender, puree in small batches. Return to pan and stir in cream, chives (reserve a few for garnish), garnish), sail and pepper. I leal thoroughly, hut do not boil.'top with fresh chives, Serves III. CRANBERRY NUT BREAD Ingredients 6 tablespoons butter •Vj cup sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon lemon juice Kind of 1 orange, chopped */ 4 cup fresh orange juice 1'/., cups flour 1 teaspoon linking soda 1'A, teaspoons baking powder '/i teaspoon salt l'/j cups cranberries 1 cup walnuts, conrsely chopped Method I'rcheat oven to 35ll°K Cream butler and sugar together until Huffy. Heal in eggs one at a time. Still beating, add lemon juice, chopped orange rind and orange juice. Silt together dry ingredients. Add gradually to butter and sugar combination. combination. Stir in cranberries and walnuts. Four into two well-greased K" loaf pans. Bake 1 hour. Makes two loaves. WHITE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE W ITH ORANGES Ingredients 2Vj pounds white chocolate 5 eggs, .separated 2 ounces granulated sugar Crated rind of one orange Dash of Grand Marnier • Method Melt the chocolate. Remove from heat amt cool slightly. Using the hand blender, combine the egg yolks with the chocolate. Add the grated orange rind. Grand Marnier and combine. When the first preparation is at room temperature, beat the egg whiles using the blender and whisk attachment. Add the sugar. Fold egg whiles into chocolate chocolate mixture mid combine well. Mold in a large bowl and refrigerate for six hours. Selves four. VrYiiietide Cheen we wish to extend to our Customers anti Friends*" our sincere wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year. Sincerely, A mot Jr., Bcv. Marlene and Melinda Wotten WOTTEN TRANSPORT , . 263-2583 Hampton 983-9429 1^-x r Joy of the Season May the Spirit of Christinas embrace you and yours. NEWCASTLE HYDRO-ELECTRIC _ Hwy. 2 E. C. COMMISSION Bowmanville 623-4451 OLD FflSflIOHED Time to trim the tree and make up listé... and to say "Happy Holidays" to all our patrons! McGregor Drugs YOUR LOCAL I.D.A. DRUG STORE 5 King St. W. 623-5792 Bowmanville ! ^JULSLQJLSUULSJLILILSLSLIUUULiLiLiLiLiLiL^^ g B tuna ttajntlULlUi 8tLiUt.fl gnPOQQnQQQOPQOQOOe*»