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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 15 Nov 1989, p. 8

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* * 10 The Canadian Statesman, Bowman ville, November 15,1989 Enniskillen Brownies Welcome New Mem bers Nestleton-Caesarea News Nestleton United Church celebrated 154 years re- this congregation...and congregation...and 87 years-in the present Sanctuary...on Sunday, November 12, at 11:15 a.m.. 1989, with a capacity attendance on hand for this special event! Robert Mairs and daughter Katie were the friendly greeters at the door. Guest speaker, 89 year old Dr.. Robert "Bob" McClure, a retired internationally known Missionary Surgeon, and a Past Moderator of the United Church of Canada, was warmly introduced introduced by our Minister Rev. Dale Davis. Dr. McClure..,a speaker so well-versed and very concerned with the future of the world...presented a stirring message. He has travelled all over the world helping people and spreading Christianity. A man for all people...Dr. McClure warned his audience to be prepared for startling changes in a shrinking world. We have to adapt to changes and not look for a silver lining. We must "Hope"...Terrorism "Hope"...Terrorism for those who have lost Hopei - He had a fine, illustrated story for the Sunday School youngsters as well. ■ He displayed a "Machete" and explained its use. ,(A large heavy knife used for cutting cutting sugarcane and underbrush...and underbrush...and as a weapon)' i The music was inspiring...and our appreciation to the Blackstock and Nestleton choirs with Linda Kyte organist, and Carol Mairs, pianist. ! The beautiful flowers in the Sanctuary were placed in loving memory of George and Ella Bowers by the family. i' Following the worship service, • all were invited to the Sunday School room for tempting refreshments...and to meet Dr. McClure and greet old friends and new. A most impressive Anniversary Anniversary Celebration I A reception was held on Saturday Saturday evening at the home of Clerk of Session Richard and Janice MacKenzie in honour of Dr. Robert McClure's visit; so that the Minister Rev. Dale and Anita Davis and officers of the Nestleton Church Board would have the opportunity of meeting with him and becoming acquainted'before acquainted'before the anniversary service. Mrs. Neta Fish, Blackstock, had a few days enjoyment with her Peterborough relatives. Daughter Marlene Bannister and friend Roy Fitzgerald, and granddaughters granddaughters Vicki and Karen. They had a Christmas shopping round,..dinners, teas, and much visiting and relaxing.,.a great holiday for Neta I Not as good an attendance at 1 the friendly Caesarea Church on Sunday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Dr. W. H. Crawford taking the ser- ; vice. He used as his theme..."Turning theme..."Turning our back upon God - Cain • went away from God's presence," from Genenis 4:16. Cain was jealous of his brother who had favour with God...and Cain „ became dominated by sin, He ultimately became a criminal. This spiritual decline is witness- • ed today in our world with the ' same results. There is a great . need to come back to God. ; The lesson was read by Dana » Gibbons and Responsive reading " by Frank Arney, Organist - Kathy ' Watts. A solo by Rev. Dr. ■ Crawford - "We've a story to tell ; to the Natiops," was enjoyed by < all. I Rev, Crawford has been away , in the States and since returning > home has had a nasty dose of the | Flu. Best wishes to Rev. Crawford 1 for better health soon. Our ; thoughts and prayers are with , him. ; The Sunshine Club will meet i each Tuesday from 4-5 p.m,, • Nestleton Presbyterian Church 1 Hie Service on Sunday morning • was conducted by Ms. Lois JPowrie of Toronto, with Mrs, ! Shirley Scott as organist. Scrip- • ture reading from Deuteronomy ' 4 and Matthew 5, with responsive Psalm 111, selection 655 Book of Praise. The Sunday School children's story was on the symbol of Remembrance Day - "The Poppy." Poppy." Ms. Powrie spoke on the "Call to Remembrance and Re - newal" an ongoing department of her work...which is mainly with children. We should remember God's promises and guidance in the past and be a "Church in Action" Action" in the present, to reach our goals in the future. Next Sunday, Rev. Miles will be in the pulpit at 11 a.m.. Affordable Dream Vacations! • Free Vacation Planning Services • Discount Cruises ' Airline Tickets • Charter Vacations • Honeymoon Packages • Hotel and Car Reservations PERSONAL AND CORPORATE TRAVEL SERVICES 68 King St. E. (Veltrl Complex) Bowmanville 623-6600 Travel Agents International We're with you all the way. Over 300 Agencies in North America Reg, 2758550 y "KRACO" IrtZOOOI Carpentry & Contracting LitE? [■■WEW HO • Custom Homes • Designing " ,QG,W • Renovating • Drafting • Additions • Permits • Barns • Finishing Give the headaches to us! 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Written Guarantee - Free Estimates R.R. # 6 Bowmanville (Courtice) EL WHITE 436-2120 Wishes Come True At Oshawa Centre Hampton Girl Guides Receive All Round Cords On Tuesday, Nov. 7th, four new members were enrolled in the 1st Enniskillen Brownies at an interesting meeting in the school. Kneeling in front of the toadstool are, 1-r, Jessica Mulkins and Rebecca Griffin; standing at rear are Amanda Rutherford, Beth Murray, Theresa Rutherford and Laurie Hann. Church to mark 154 years The largest community support initiative in Oshawa Centre history was launched Monday, at the Oshawa Centre. The Centre's "Where Wishes Come True" Christmas Christmas campaign will endeavour endeavour to provide more than 1,000 gifts to families in need and the fulfillment of 50 charity organization "wishes", valued at $1,000 each, in an ambitious Christmas campaign on now through December 23,1989. Mayor Allan Pilkey officially officially launched the campaign campaign by commending the Oshawa Centre and the "Where Wishes Come True" Committee for its community-minded community-minded approach to the holiday season. He concluded concluded the ceremony by welcoming welcoming Santa Claus to the Centre Centre and being the first to have his picture taken with ol' Saint Nick. Part One: The Children's Gift Tree A gigantic 18' Christmas tree has been positioned in Centre Court under banners declaring the tree a "Children's "Children's Gift Tree." Volunteers from the Oshawa Seniors Talent Bank will be at the tree daily handing out an information information sheet requesting Centre shoppers to purchase a gift for a needy child. All gifts are being channelled to families in need through the annual Durham-wide "Gift of Christmas" toy drive which uses information Oshawa's "Checkpoint Durham" Durham" service to ensure that no duplications occur. In the weeks to come, the organizers of the "Gift of Christmas" toy drive will ad-, vise the Centre of developing developing gaps in their toy inventory. inventory. A weekly information board at the tree will inform shoppers < Child" to assist the Toy Drive accumulate gifts for specific age categories. And a commemorative tree bulb has been commissioned by the OshaWa Centre to be given as a thank you to gift- givers. And, as the saying goes, charity begins at home. Toy- givers abound at the Centre. Both Eaton's of Canada Limited Limited and Zellers Inc. will, kick-off the campaign by donating donating more than 30 toys each. In addition, the 170 stores within the Centre have been asked to provide gifts for the Children's Gift Tree. The "Gift of Christmas" Christmas" toy drive sees an annual annual donation of approximately 3,000 gifts Durham-wide. The Osnawa Centre is expected expected to contribute 1,000 gifts alone to the charity drive. Liberty Mutual Wins 3-1 Game By Tom Jennings In their third game of the season Liberty Mutual of the Novice League played a very exciting game against Young Drivers. Coach Brian Simpson has the team playing playing good positional hockey and they are improving every every week. There were many good scoring opportunities at both ends ana only exceptional goaltending kept the scoring low. Todd Bumstead, Kory Jay and David Austin alb just failed to score on breakaways breakaways despite being down 3- 0. Liberty Mutual play very well and were rewarded with a goal by Craig Mathe- son in the final seconds for a final score of-3-1. Well done Liberty Mutual. Eight Hampton Girl Guides were.presented with their All Round Cords, Nov. 9th in a ceremony that took place in the Christian Education Centre. They are, 1-r, Miranda Ketela, Danielle Suter, Chrissy Wal- Iraff, Amy Dredge, Kelly Worry, Jo-Anne Balson, Lori-Anne Foskett. and Ranny Cannito. Also at the Nov. 9th meeting of Hampton Guides, six new members were enrolled, 1-r, Iva Howard, HERE COMES SANTA! --All roads lead to Bo,w- manville this Saturday, November 18th, for the annual Santa Claus Parade. This is the 28th edition edition of the parade, whose theme for this year is "Christmas in Toyland". Parade buttons went on sale Monday and are available at all downtown downtown Bowmanville banks and at several stores. Look carefully to see if there's a flaw in your button. (It might have a misprinted word or some other feature that makes your button unique.) Those who find' one caifttirn it in at one of the downtown banks and receive a prize of $5. The parade time is 10:30 a.m. and after the parade, there are a number of special activities activities taking place here. Check The Statesman's Statesman's Parade Day supplement for advertisements advertisements listing the special Christmas bargains that are available in many of the stores on Parade Day only. HERITAGE COMMITTEE NEEDS VOLUNTEERS VOLUNTEERS -- On Wednesday, November 29, the Town of Newcastle's Heritage Week Committee Committee will meet in order to seek volunteers willing willing to launch the celebration of "Heritage Week '90". Members willing to serve on the Heritage Week '90 Committee as well as persons persons with ideas on future Heritage Week projects projects are invited to attend. The meeting takes place at Forestree Place, in Bowmanville. (That's 108 Liberty St. N.) at 7:30 p.in. Holly Broome, Melissa Allin, Ellen Pokorski, Amy Wallraff and Melinda Wotten. Think of us first! James Publishing 62 King St. W., Bowmanville 623-3303 SOUVENIRS OF ROYALTY -- The Bowmanville Bowmanville Museum is presenting an interesting collection collection of British royalty souvenirs this month. These items date back to Queen Victoria's Victoria's Golden Jubilee of 1887 and others are as recent as the wedding of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson in 1986. Some of these artifacts are from the museum's own collection, collection, but most are on loan from local collectors. Also on display are a few examples of scarce Bowmanville and Hampton souvenir dishes. These depict local scenes from the turn-of-the- century and were manufactured in Germany and Austria. GYPSY -- Members of the Bowmanville Drama Workshop are busy placing the finishing touches on their upcoming production of "Gypsy". This ambitious musical will be presented presented at the Bowmanville High School auditorium auditorium November 22, 23, 24 and 25. Curtain time is 8:15 p.m. Senior citizens are invited to attend a free dress rehearsal which will also take place at the B.H.S. auditorium. The rehearsal rehearsal is on Monday, November 20, commencing at 7:15 p.m. JO-ELEN SPORTSWEAR & GIFTS Suppliers to Teams, Schools and Clubs Corporate Gift Packages 102 Queen Street Bowmanville, Ont. L1C 1M6 (416) 623-8161 J. Wayne Aasen PORT DARLINGTON COMMUNITY ASSOC. MEETS -- The next meeting of the Port Darlington Darlington Community Association is Monday, November November 20, at eight p.m. in the Port Darlington Marina. Items to be discussed include the proposed proposed St. Marys Cement expansion and the recent recent announcements by the provincial government government regarding studies to be undertaken on the lakefront. Fund-raising projects will also be on the agenda and there may be other concerns raised by those in attendance. The group hopes that as many people as possible will attend the November 20 meeting because this will be the final meeting of the Port Darlington Community Association for 1989. The first meeting of 1990 is on January 22. GIGANTIC ART AUCTION -- McCrimmon's Antiques and Art Inc. will be presenting their giant art auction this Supday, November 19th, at one p.m. Frank Stapleton will be conducting the auction which takes place at the community community hall in Newcastle Village. The preview of the various works will begin at noon. Artists such as Trisha Romance, Robert Bateman, Ron Parker, John Seerey-Lester and Carl Brcnders will he represented. "Al Gray 987-4517" Ijr since I Delhi Channel Master Houston Tracker Systems BABIES RAISE FUNDS FOR LUNG ASSOC. -- The Bowmanville Jaycettcs' annual Baby Photo Contest is officially under way. Photos of several dozen young charmers will he displayed displayed at Shoppers Drug Mart in the Bowmanville Bowmanville Mall up until November 25th. The public is invited to select their favorite photo by donating pennies in the receptacles provided. Each penny will count as one vote and three prizes are to be awarded at the conclusion of the contest. The proceeds from this event will go to the Durham Region Lung Association. They will be used to send asthmatic children to summer camp. RECYCLING WEEK -- The Town of Newcastle will be observing Recycling Week from November November 20 to 26th. "Changing attitudes" is the theme of this week. Next Saturday, children of all ages are invited to make crafts at the Bowmanville Library using recycled materials. A number of other workshops will occur at the library on November 25th, between nine a.m. and noon. •Volunteers will also be visiting schools to discuss discuss recycling and other environment-related concerns. Look for a Recycling Week page in next week's Statesman. It will include a coloring coloring contest for kids, a crossword puzzle for adults and lots of handy information about how to "reduce, recycle and re-use". 4^ A DIVISION OF 711121 ONTARIO INCT^^ .rim Siding, Soffits, Fascia, Capping Roofing, Doors, Windows, Trough No job too big of too small Telephone 623-9828 Bowmanville, Ont. BROWNIES CELEBRATE 50ÏTI ANNIVERSARY ANNIVERSARY -- This Sunday, the First and Second Bowmanville Brownies will celebrate their 50th anniversary. The Brownies past and present present as well as past and present leaders, parents parents and friends will be gathering for a church service and social at St. Paul's Church in Bowmanville. Bowmanville. The program takes place at two p.m. TOWN SEEKS COMMITTEE MEMBERS -- Vacancies arc available on a number of citizen committees which advise Newcastle's Town Council. There arc openings on the Community Community Services Advisory Committee ami the Property Standards Committee. Positions arc also available for livestock valuators, fence viewers, pound keepers and members of the game commission. Several of these positions offer some remuneration, although those who apply should probably not give up their day job. The pay for members of the property standards standards committee and the Community Services Advisory Committee is $28.26 per monthly meeting and half that ice is paid for every subcommittee subcommittee meeting attended. You can obtain further information from the Clerk's Department Department of the Newcastle Town Hall. Deadline for applications is December 8. Olde Tyme Fish & Chips 136 King St. E. Bowmanville 623-1781 Mon, -Thurs. 11 a.m.--7 p.m. Friday -11 a.m.--9 p.m. Saturday-11 a.m.--7 p.m. We take pride in serving quality Fish and Chips. Peter JE. ffeslin, LL.B. Patrick G. Deegan BARRISTER & SOLICITOR DENTURE THERAPY CLINIC Family Law 5 GEORGE STREET, BOWMANVILLE 623-4473 Real Estate 120 Waverley Rd., Suite 214 Bowmanville Telephone 623-5554 or 623-6477 Quality Body Work Quality Painting FREE ESTIMATES ON BOTH INSURANCE AND NON-INSURANCE WORK Open 5 Days a Week Monday through Friday TTTTTi 166 King Street East Telephone 623-3396

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