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I More tfaietide Çwtims ^om /y&wcastie, \fiiime, MS Society Delivers Poinsettias to Hospital Merry Christmas from Suzie, Elaine and Judy Suzie's Styling Salon 109 King St E. 987-5221 Newcastle Section Three The Canadian Statesman, Bowman ville, December 20,1989 11 Trimming the Tree You've gone out and picked that special Christ- . mas tree that will bring the fragrance and aura that , only a real tree can provide. You've trimmed a little of the truck off the bottom and placed the tree in a stand that will hold plenty of water. water. You've made certain that your tree is away from sources of heat and where it can be seen and enjoyed by all. Now for the decorations.... decorations.... In every home there will be many favorite tree trimmings trimmings that are unpacked, and nung, but you need not limit yourself to what you have stored away. The Christmas Tree Growers Association Association of Ontario is pleased to pass along a few suggestions to brighten up your tree this festive season. You might want to delight delight the children in your home ' by hanging wood- crafted ornaments such as Santa's, elves, reindeer, angels angels and snowmen. Brightly colored lights, lots of tinsel, and home-made paper snowflakes snowflakes and chains will make the younger set feel a part of the celebrations and bring back fond memories for those who only think they are still children. The single and two-colour themes are very popular. Red or white miniature sparkling lights with coordinating coordinating or contrasting trimmings bring a special magic to the magestic green of a real Christmas tree. Decorations or) the trees in the main lobby of the Provincial Provincial Legislature are hand made bows of plaid and red adorned with silk poinsettias poinsettias and white-tipped pine cones. Tiny white sparkling lights accent the red of the . decorations and the green of the tree. You may wish to experience experience the charm of other traditions traditions from the past. Homemade Homemade cookies and dried fruit are reminders of the very first Christmas tree decorations. decorations. Other favorites include include strings of popcorn and ropes of cranberries which the whole family loves to make. Ribboned teddy bears and old-fashioned dolls might just complete the look you are after. Whatever decorations you choose for this year's tree, they are certain to bring out the wonder in your family's Christmas and spell a warm welcome for family and friends alike. Information on selecting and caring for a real Christmas Christmas tree is available from the Christmas Tree Growers Association of Ontario, Box 339, Brooklin, Ont., LOB ICO, or call 705-789-9782. The Multiple Sclerosis Society of the Durham Region was busy last week delivering delivering poinsettias to persons with Multiple Sclerosis at Memorial Hospital Bow- manville. This is an annual event for the organization. The MS Person of the Year, Ron Johnson, personally delivered flowers and invitations to the MS Christmas party. Barbara Ann Barrett, director of events with the Durham Regional Chapter, is seen here telling Peter Hume about the party while Ron Johnson presents a poinsettia. Poems for Christmas "$4 A 1 .ETIDEj IWISH AAay the g blessings of 3 Christmas | abide in | your house, g Our warm thanks. | Sandor | I Ceramics $ 8 Studio î NEWCASTLE | imeasBKMwtxsijssKawaS; Christmas is the time of year to open presents, Think about jesus Visit relatives Sit around your Christmas Christmas tree Have a nice warm meal Arid sing Christmas carols. carols. ■By Shane Whitney Grade 4 Christmas is a happy day. We open presents on Jesus Jesus birthday, we say our prayers on Christmas day. Christmas is on the 25th day of December. We buy our family gifts and cards. We say to people "Merry Christmas." We have Christmas trees for Santa Claus to put the presents under the tree. ■■ We are thankful for our turkey that we eat and all the vegetables and potatoes. We like to sing our Christmas songs. This is all, I'm going to say because I'm getting ready for Christmas day By Michelle L. Grade 4 Christmas is a time for fun. When you open your presents one by one.. When you sing a merry song and have fun all day long. Christmas is when Christ was born. He was wrapped in his blanket all tattered and tom. v 1 Christmas is a time for joy and love and harmony and peace. Santa comes around this time of year With his big rosy cheeks and his big white beard. By Valerie little Grade 6 December is very cold Eating roastbeef Cold winter wind blowing Everybody is playing in the snow Munching on cookies Baking Christmas cake - Eating hot food , e , B tir Pol, " k " ndSto ' 4SSSS£ the house Grade 4 Christ was born on this day He lay down in a manger of hay Reindeer fly through the air ' In an instant, the merry ho,ho, ho you can hear l Santa comes through the chimney top The dolls going "mama" and the guns going "pop" My sister and I are being careful we're not talking As all of our presents get put into a stocking By Leanne Welch Grade 6 Snow is white Snow covers everything when it falls Snow is nice to have You can go toboganning down hills when it snows. By Tara Ellis . ... Grade 4 Wishing yon have aII the joyous necessities fot a meaty Chaistmas and a wonderful time... happiness, love and peace. Best Wishes from Pam -- Ella -- Muriel -- Joan Josie -- Muriel and Doug Abernethy's Paint and Wallpaper Ltd. 55 King St. W. 623-5431 Bowmanville Thanks, Friends! Hoping your holiday's a real hoot! from Newcastle Pizza and Subs Telephone 987-5550 joy and peace 3 ! LET US FRAY! * Thank you for your fê past support. It's been n pleasure. Warren and Doreen Wheeler and staff of Annie's Restaurant , 27 King Si. Th. Newcastle Telephone V87"'lf»V5 To God's good creatures great and small, let the peace of Christmas be known to you all. Greetings of the season from: fA Tire 160 Church Street Bowmanville Telephone 623-2518 6 e i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i 9 I I I t î ss * * ss Si Si Si Si Si Si Si Si Si Si Si Si Si Si Si Si Si Si Si Si Si Si Si Si Si s § Si * s § Si Si Si Si Celebrate un old-fashioned Chris!mas surrounded wllh (lie ones von love. Good I Mini's to all our fine patrons from the staff of: datfz i) g 0 u 78 King Street West Telephone 623-1933 Bowmanville % Si Si Si Si Si Si Si Si Si Si Si Si Si Si Si Si Si Si Si Si Si Si s Si Si