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i 18 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, Wednesday, December 4,1991 Community Correspondence- Christmas Party Held in Orono Outstanding 4H Members Receive Awards at Banquet Isabelle Challice Quote - "Life is a voyage in which we choose neither vessel nor weather, but much can be ■ done in the management of the sails and the guidance of the helm." Sympathy of the community community to the families and friends of the late Mrs. Vilda Cowan, who passed away Friday morning, morning, November 29. Rested at Morris Funeral Home, Bowmanvillc. Bowmanvillc. Visiting Sunday 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. and funeral took place Monday December 2. Mrs. Kay Bcggs, Ponty- pool, was a recent visitor with Mrs. Edith Taylor. We arc happy to report Mr. Bill Bunting is safely home after after his recent surgery. Congratulations to our new Mayor Diane Hamrc, who won out in the recent election recount! recount! Mr. and Mrs. Ross Taylor, Scarborough, were last Sunday visitors in Orono and entertained entertained Mrs. Edith Taylor for lunch. Mrs. Audrey McNaul, Oshawa, was a luncheon guest of Mrs. D. Bailey and Mrs. E. Billings last Friday. Sympathy of community to Mrs. Thelma Gilbank in the recent recent passing of her sister, Mrs. Eva May Pickard. Mr. and Mrs. Orville Chatterton, Chatterton, Mr. and Mrs. David Chatterton, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Francis Cowan, Brian Rodd and friend, Kendal, Scott McCullough, McCullough, Orono and Mr. and Mrs. Ross Allin, Newcastle all attended attended the Ontario Electrical League Christmas party, held this year in Base Line Community Community Centre, Thursday night, November 28. Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. D. Bailey and Mrs. E. Billings included Mr. and Mrs. Carl Kimmctt, Joel and Becky, Lindsay, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Bailey, Tim Bailey and Tracy Kelly Newcastle. The party held in honor of Carl's birthday. birthday. The 0. Challiccs along with daughter Deanna Harmer and hubby Maurice and son Donald Challice, all from Oshawa, were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Murray Brown, Peterborough and attended Santa Claus Parade in Peterborough. Peterborough. Christmas Party Thirty-four members and Elizabethville News by E. Thickson (Intended for last week) Church services were very well attended. We had Ron Brittain, a student in first year theology at Queen's Theological Theological College, as part of Queen's Theology awareness program. Rev, Sedgwick came along with him, but he conducted the service. After the usual call to worship, Mr. Brittain read the Scripture Jeremiah 23: 1-6 about leadership. After the choir sang, the announcements were: Dec. 1st Baptismal service. service. Copies of a special mandate mandate mission and service Fund special edition. Matters of the Heart are at the back of the church to be picked up if you would like to know and help understand the multitude of projects funded by our United Church. Bertha Trew read a poem on Love, on giving and getting for our expression of worship. For the children he had a lesson lesson of leadership with a large picture book telling how the wild geese gather and form a line with a leader at the front. Second scripture from John 18: 33-37 Mr. Brittain spoke on a new way of leading. The offering offering was taken up by Mr. Peacock Peacock and Mr. Taylor. Coffee and squares left from Saturday night were enjoyed by all who stayed. On Saturday evening the church was full with the crowd that gathered for the Affinity that was performed at the church. Affinity is a musical group of local talent -- Barbara Croft, Brenda Ough, Stephen Sword and Ruth Taylor. They made three changes of costumes costumes and sang many pieces. I was sorry I missed it. At the close, punch and coffee with squares were served. Everyone I saw at church had nothing but praise for the singing and costumes. costumes. Betty Taylor had decorated decorated for the event. On Wednesday evening the Historical Society met at the Township building at Canton. Two of the highlights of the meeting were that Milford White had a history of the beef ring we had at Elizabethville years ago and Bill Dean had a. story on his work with the snow plough and storms we had on Popular Hill. At the same time a ratepayer's meeting meeting was going on above them. Cookies and coffee were served at the close. Alan and Helen Jackson and Susan Peacock met the plane from Australia Sunday night when John and Anna Peacock and two children arrived arrived for an extended holiday with John's parents Alan and Helen. Elmer Knutson from Edmonton, Edmonton, Alta., leader of the Confederation of Region party that is in opposition in New Brunswick spent the week-end with John and Sybol VanDc- Wall, Jack and Eileen Bark- well at VanDeWall's. December the 8th 'A Wassail' Wassail' will be held at Dorothy's House at Garden Hill with hot cider and cookies. Doris Gunby and Andrew spent the week-end with her mother Irene Beatty. Jonathon Burton played hockey at Bewdlcy a night this week. Irene, Evelyn Doris and Andrew attended. Marie Terbenchc visited with Clarence and Betty Mercer Mercer on Friday. Alyson Wcsthcuser has been home from Thursday till Monday between exams. Beryl DcKoker visited here Saturday evening and stayed over at Su- zic's to visit Alyson while she is home from Brock University- University- June Moore who has had a bad back and spent most of the time in bed since July, is slowly slowly improving and is up a little more each day. visitors sat down Thursday night November 28 to a delicious delicious pot-luck dinner, in main hall of Orono United Church. President Shirley Moffat welcomed everyone and gave blessing. We were pleased to have Reverend and Mrs. Clap- pison, Mrs. Anne Nagarajan and daughter Delphine, Penn. U.S.A., with her mother, Mrs. Thelma Gilbank. Following the dinner, Christmas Carols were sung with Mrs. Joyce Gray at piano. The tables and hall were nicely decorated for the occasion. During business period, it was decided to donate a goodly sum to Quintc-Can, and to support support our local Clarke Museum board with Christmas baking for their upcoming sale December December 14. Committee chairpersons chairpersons gave reports. Several announcements of upcoming ' events in U.C.W. "In Memori- um" was given by Isabelle Challice and names of deceased deceased in 1991. Tanya Ferguson Ferguson favored with delightful piano piano solos. Unit reports given by Thelma Gilbank for unit #1, and Ruth Allin for Unit #3. Judy VanDyke for unit #4. Marjorie Best for unit #5. Excellent Excellent reports from Card Sec. Leila Worry and supply secretary secretary Dorothy Barnett. Adclc McGill handed out detailed treasurers reports and the proposed budget for 1992 was brought in. Joyce Gray rendered a piano piano solo and much enjoyed. The Christmas devotional was presented presented by ladies of unit #5 Les- kard. Joan Gimblctt read a poem "Appointed Moment" and Bud Grant presented the meditation. Reminding us our present; difficult times, are very similar to the Time of Christs birth! Marjorie Best closed with prayer. A surprise Presentation to past President Shirley Moffat, of her life membership and pin, by Doreen Doreen Wood. Meeting closed with prayer. New Slate of Officers 1992 - 93 Executive Past President - Shirley Moffat, President - Thelma Gilbank, Recording Sect. - Ruth Grady, Treasurer - Adele McGill, Corresponding Secretary Secretary - Thelma Vagg, Birthday Wishes Secretary - Leila Worry, Worry, Literature - Doreen Wood, Christian Education - Donna Hutton, Stewardship and World Outreach - Isabelle Challice, Supply Depts. - Dorothy Dorothy Barnett, Pianists - Joyce Gray, Judy Plummer, Programme Programme - Stella Carson, Kitchen Kitchen Committees - Donna Scott, Betty Chatterton, Joyce Cowan, Cowan, Archivist - Edna Chapman, Auditors - Thelma Vagg and Leila Worry, Manse Committee Committee - Thelma Gilbank and Betty Betty Chatterton, Social Issues - Marie Tamblyn, Unit Contact People - Unit #1- ?, Unit #3 -1. Challice, Unit #4 - Doreen Wood, Unit #5 - Joan Gimblctt. Gimblctt. Town Hall Card Party Twelve tables of progressive progressive euchre at the November 27 Wednesday night weekly meeting in Orono Town hall. Following winners - High Scores Edgar Millson 87, Mar ion Staples 85, Charles Staple- ton 80, B. Robinson 76, Lcta McCallistcr 75. Low Score - Edith Gordon. Lucky draws - Marg Todd, Debbie Green, Art Bcdwin, Bonnie Rahm, Walter Murphy, Myrtle Wood, John Scott. Euchre every Wednesday night 8 p.m. and Ladies please bring lunch. Orono United Church News A very busy and exciting Sunday, December 1st in Orono Orono United Church, as Sacrament Sacrament of Communion and Sacrament Sacrament of Holy Baptism were both solemnized. Also lighting of First Advent Candle, with Mrs. Carol Hooper and Miss Cindy Ross taking part. Special Music provided by our guest, Miss Delphine Nagarajan Nagarajan (Thelma Gilbank's grand-daughter) from Penn. U.S.A. as our soloist. A really delightful and beautiful baptism ceremony with each couple presenting their baby to Reverend Clappi- son for baptism. Following this, Mrs. Marie Tamblyn, Clerk of church session, carried carried the babies down through the congregation and introduced introduced the babies to all present. Following babies presented. Brandon Allan Aldread - son of Elizabeth and Leonard Aldread, Emily Maria Buckley - daughter of Maria and Brian Buckley, Lcskard, Francis David David Gilbank - son of Edith and David Gilbank, Kayla Margaret Margaret Lee Matchett - daughter of Irene and Terry Matchett, Lcannc Christina Topper and Alexander James Topper - children children of Sandra and Ronald Topper. Our greeters on Sunday morning - Wilda and Jake Middleton. Middleton. Our Ushers on Sunday morning - Lynn and John Finlay, Finlay, Judy and Alan Plummer; Upper Room Booklets - available for January and February February at back of church. Extra copies available for suggested donation of 750. The flowers today are placed by Thelma Gilbank in memory of her sister. sister. Anyone wishing to donate flowers for Christmas season please call Donna' Scott 983- 5026. Children's Story - We arc in need of people to tell the Children's Children's story, during church service. service. We can supply the stories if you will tell them. For more information, contact Donna Hutton 983-5717. . A gentle reminder to all - Remember those less fortunate with your gifts of canned goods, especially protein foods - eg. cheese, peanut butter, tuna, salmon, beans etc. Boxes inside the doors for your donations donations and these are taken over to Salvation Army, Bowman- ville for distribution in these areas. Happy Birthday wishes to - December 1 - Bonnie Beth, December 3 - Wayne Werry, December 6 - Archie Hoy, December December 6 - Wendy Hutton. St. Saviour's Church News The Sacrament of Holy Communion at St. Saviour's and Lighting of 1st candle on Advent Wreath. Sunday December 1 is first Sunday in Advent. We begin a new year of the church calendar. calendar. The four Sundays before Christmas Day, are set aside'as four weeks of preparation for the Coming of Christ. This custom custom is dated from the latter half of the 6 Century and is ac- FAMILY NIGHT DEC 5TH OFF Selected Diamond Rings and Earrings - FREE DRAW - Cardinal Quartz 2000 Ladies Watch and T-shirts Lots more in-store specials! Cathy's Gold 78 King St. W. Bowmanville Telephone 623-1933 companicd by appropriate collects, collects, Epistles and gospels, shown in our prayer book. Marriage is not normally solemnized solemnized during this period, as it is a lime of preparation, not only for Christmas, but also for the second coming of Christ, at the last day. Church Calendars - The 1992 Canadian Church Calendars Calendars arc now available, featuring featuring wildflowcrs emblems of the provinces and territories. They make an ideal gift for friends, plus a way to help in mission of your church. Please contact Dorothy Hester. Advisory Board - Meeting Thursday, December 12, at 7:30 p.m. at the residence of Charles Gray. Remember our double feature feature Movie Night at Orono United Church. First "Christmas "Christmas Is" family cartoon, Feature Feature item "Best Christmas Pageant Pageant Ever" for all ages! Sunday December 8 at 7 p.m. Silver Collection and refreshments refreshments following films. Bring your friends. The presentation of the annual awards to the top male and female 4-H members of the year was one of the highlights of the annual 4-H Awards Banquet held at the Orono Arena on Friday evening. Shown above are Tom Benschop and Nancy Green, this year's recipients. With them is Joy Woodcock (centre) who presented the awards which are sponsored by the Bowmanville, New castle and Orono branches of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce. 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