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f l 12 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, December 19,1990 Section Three A Christmas Tale from The Cold Winter of '44 Christmas Carols Ring Out at St. Joseph's School A young girl excitedly looked at the real candles on the Christmas tree. It was Christmas 1944, and weeks before she had found wax that her Oma had used under under a tealight and warmer. Plotting how to make candles candles out of this, using string for a wick, finding a form, and the finished product looked good. And here they were, brightly shining on the tree that her Aunt and her had cut in the woods, close to the farm. There were just a few decorations, but the candles 10! ,V 4M , : . V, '7 "-7W M <7*. _ One of the joys of Christmas is remembering. It's always nice for us to recall the pleasant association we have with our customers. Many thanks. We will be closed Dec. 25-26; open Dec. 27-28 -- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. We will be open Jan. 2, 1991. 710 Wilson Road South Oshawa, Ontario . " ' L1H6E7 (416) 579-4000 fBp bodiWORRs ms, "We. '«t tiAc to «t toaot to aw pUcodo a*d fiattono. Wo fee* * joy tooewc <fo*c **d toe (ooA pvtuxvid to occittf tfOU OysUK- to tAc KMO jpUttOC. 'TKwuf (^AUitmoo and "tVofrfuf Heto "Tfeevil ptom- oil op uo *t; WITZKE GREENHOUSES R.R. #3, Bowmanville, Ont. Pebblestone Rd. 728-9530 were so bright, especially when you considered that mostly there were little oil- floats as lights. Hydro was a luxury, that was mostly not there, only for the odd time, a mistake was made and there would be Hydro. But this night standing by the tree, singing the old familiar Christmas carols, and the family joining in, with some other people also, who were staying with us, they slept in the pigpens. Now this is not as baa as it sounds. In summer all of the barn part of the house is whitewashed, whitewashed, and the floors scrubbed, so with fresh straw and the cows being on the other side of the barn, it is nice, warm and comfortable. comfortable. There always seemed to be extra people around these days. The Allied 'Forces had gotten as far as Nijmegen and many people around the warfront became homeless and separated from families. The young girl did not notice notice that they were not singing singing and that there were some tears. She was just caught up in her own world, the tree, the lights. A few hours before they had walked through the field to evening Church and the Sunday School Christmas Christmas program. A beautiful clear night, with stars twinkling in the sky. This night there were no bombers overhead, as other nights going to Germany dropping their bombs and later coming back. This night walking in the evening air, there was Peace all around. This one night in the year both military camps were at rest, in their own way they were celebrating celebrating the Birth of the Prince of Peace, there was quiet in the air, the serenity of the Special Day. One day for "Peace on Earth Goodwill to Men." And the little girl sang the song. Silent Night, Holy Night, All is calm, all is Bright! How true those words were. Narda Kupery Hoogkamp 987-4303 a«35Sgl)8Sl3aSt5SS5SS$»$58gi5sa)« The Little Orphan I'm just a little orphan A victim of war and strife I have no home or family No one to share my life. I'm just a little orphan I roam the streets alone . Looking for someone tc love me Someone to call my own. If I had someone to love me I wouldn't look so sad. I would give them all my love And call them Mommy and Dad Royal Hall Waiting for Xmas Day Soon it will be Christmas Our love and friendship day we will show For peace on earth, and To all mankind, friend or goodwill we pray foe. The joyful Christmas If this spirit we keep each bells will ring day, And our Christmas songs Peace on earth may come we'll sing. to stay. Royal Hall Grade three students at St. Joseph's School, pic- fellow-students during their Christmas concert at the tured here, sang a medley of Christmas songs for their school on December 13. Wishing you all the special joys of Christmas and a New Year bright with hope. - Guardian Drugs * (130 Waverley Rd., Bowmanville k. -(MU 623-2333 Ü W m W; ■ A Warm Welcome to SkyliSht Donuts Stop in after your Christmas shopping and enjoy a delicious cup of coffee and freshly baked donut or tidbit. Also • Sandwiches • Homemade Soup • Muffins • Croissants • Pies • Cakes Having a party? Call us, we'd love to supply you with the "goodies". Please let us know the previous day. kylight :S ill ill îiï HI 1 111 "ir" W-. Baseline and Waverley Rd. Bowmanville . 823«0230 ; : - 1 iiiiii! mm mm ■ 87 King St Bowmanville .623*4549 Be Part of the Canadian Statesman mommi on Friday, .a r ,Kf.n ILa Advertisers ... a great opportunity to promote your last-minute Christmas Gift Ideas! 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