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! 70 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, Wednesday, January 15,1992 More Than $4,000 Raised for Big Brothers Lions Club Welcomes UCW to Christmas Dinner Elizabethville News by E. Thickaon First service in the New Year we had a good crowd attending. attending. After the usual opening opening Reverend Sedgwick read the first lesson from Matthew 2: 1-12, King Herod was very concerned about the bright star and visitors from the east but God warned them and they returned returned to their country by another another road. The choir sang an anthem. Another song, "We arc waiting Lord," we sang for our expression of worship. 'Ihe Taylors played for us. On our bulletin a space was left to name some resolutions for the New Year. Reverend Sedgwick asked the children to help fill in some that would include everyone. One suggested that we could be kind and loving to each other. Second Lesson was from Ephesians 3: 7-12 about the teaching of God's Gospel. Reverend Sedgwick told ot Mark's Gospel being written before the others and Luke's and Matthew's being written later and perhaps they added some of their thoughts about what happened when God's gospel was being taught to the Gentiles and others. Sympathies are extended to friends and relatives of the late Mary Anders who was buried Friday from Ross Funeral Chapel. Some of the flowers were at church on Sunday. Things were rather quiet in the village the past weeks. Some held New Year's but not as many as I had thought would. Congratulations are extended extended to Clarence and Betty Mercer Mercer and Irene Beatty who became became grandparents of two granddaughters, Stephanie Elizabeth Mercer, daughter of Philip and Robin: Jocelyn Ann McKenzie, first child for Diane and Bill McKenzie, B.C. Some New Year's visitors: Howard and Vivian Quantrill had Paul and girl friend Sunday. Sunday. Clarence and Betty had Ma- Picture Book is in the Making Wesleyville News by Edna Barrowclouph The first Sunday in 1992 was beautiful, with the temperature temperature very mild for the date of January 5. There was the usual attendance at Welcome United Church, with families bringing each other up to date on visitors visitors during the holiday weeks. Most of the children were absent absent but next Sunday's regular Sunday School will find them back in classes. The offering was received by Edward Henderson and Allin Allin Osborne. Organist and choir leader for the day, were Barbara Croft and John Grocncveld. The lovely anthem anthem was "Cast your burdens on the Lord," and Reverend Sedgwick's sermon was titled, "The church, Agent of God's Cosmic Purpose." Through it God's plans for His world must be fulfilled. There was a discussion concerning not indi- Yelverton News by Harvey Malcolm The New Year 1992 has been ushered in with just a tad more restraint than usual. usual. Goodbye and good riddance riddance to 1991 - for many it was not a good year, particularly particularly economically. Hopefully, Hopefully, this coming year will show some improvement. To our readers, either singular or plural - we wish you all the best. Holiday festivities have been the order of the past week or two. We shall omit most of the family celebrations celebrations as being a boring repetition repetition of what happens frequently, frequently, with the same players participating. One exception we shall make in the family celebrations celebrations this past week is of the Gould family at the home of Nancy and Dale Stinson, involving involving around 30 members or so, including 16 children. We imagine that was a pretty pretty happy get together! The presence of the patriarch, Mr. Dan Gould, naturally added to the festive occa- This past weekend, Dale,' Nancy and girls spent the New Year's Eve with friends at their cottage near Havelock. Havelock. New Year's Day in this area was a picture postcard as the hoar frost that collected collected and froze on the limbs of trees overnight persisted throughout the day and provided provided a transient beauty no artist could possibly emulate. emulate. Hope this is an indication indication of what the rest of 1992 will be: "A Thing of Beauty is a Joy Forever, as the poet wrote. Currently, the prevalence prevalence of the flu bug has laid many people low. vidual's New Year's resolutions, resolutions, but, the congregation's. It was suggested one might be to welcome newcomers more warmly. The Christmas tree and decorations were not taken down till after the service. They, including the Advent arrangements arrangements looked as fresh and nice as at the beginning of the season. People of the township are reviewing scrap books and photo albums, looking for suitable suitable rural pictures for the East Durham Historical Society's picture book in the making. Cameras were not very common in earlier days so it is more difficult to find rural pictures pictures where a photographer did not go very often. They need to be chosen soon for publishing date is this year. The New Year's Levee held at the Hope township offices on Sunday afternoon, January 5th was the first in a series of events planned for the bicentennial bicentennial year of Hope township. township. If it is an indication of the calibre of things to come, residents residents and visitors alike, may look forward to many pleasant and worthwhile events to enjoy in the months to come. Reeve Ian Angus, Dep. Allen Holda- way, Councillors Reg McCool, Robert Fudge, and Dan Dell were present to explain the many interesting displays and welcome visitors. Anyone interested interested in old documents had plenty to see. An old farm auction auction sale by L. Washington McNall took up a large space, showing the importance of single single farms in days gone by. A large tree wab decorated with lovely old fashioned ornaments and draped in fine old lace which came 1'rom the ancestral store of a committee member. Underneath the tree were old dolls and toys of long ago. Anyone the slightest bit interested interested in local history of the last 200 years, surely found enjoyment enjoyment there. Congratulations to Mr. Fred Bamsey of Dale who celebrated celebrated his 90th birthday on Sunday, Sunday, January 5th. The party was held at Hope Haven, Port Hope where his wife is living at present. Not very often do the same people have two party party events on the same afternoon, afternoon, so some called with best wishes to Mr. Bamsey on the way to the township party and others after being at the town-' ship hall. We are happy to report Sharon Eadie has improved so much through treatment of back and leg trouble, that she is able to drive the car short distances. It takes a little adjustment after being away for some days during the holiday. What a blessing to have good neighbours! neighbours! It gives you peace of mind when you are away and thankfulness when you return to find a mechanical failure had been repaired without worrying worrying the absentee. It's a special special blessing when the neighbour neighbour has the know-how and the willingness to use it. Carroll and June Nichols entertained their family on December December 29th, happy that young members were able to be present. When Jane McCall's family were home for the holiday, they were delighted to be able to skate on the outdoor pond and creek. tto RECYCLE RIGHT! EVERY OTHER WEEK Your Blue Box Collection Is Changing Throughout Durham Region, the residential Blue Boxschedule is changing. changing. Starting in February, 1992, collection will take place every second week. On your regular household garbage day, but every other week. In January, each household will receive a New 1992 Blue Box Collection Schedule, a compact calendar that clearly outlines the new collection weeks for your area. Please post this information information at home for ready reference. This schedule will not only give you the "when" of Blue Box recycling, but also the "what" and the "how." New items--telephone books and corrugated corrugated cardboard--can now be collected in municipal municipal Blue Boxes. In order to recycle right, all residents residents should prepare their recyclables in the simple simple ways described in the schedule. If you need more information on the schedule change, contact your municipality at: DURHAM REGION 623-3379 (Newcastle) A Waste Management Program of the Region of Durham and the municipalities.of Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Newcastle, Uxbridge and Scugog, mm "DURHAM: rie and Bill on Saturday. Irene Beatty. held New Year's and had Susan and Jackson Peacock, Peacock, Bertha and Ken Trcw, Mary Trew, and the Austins for dinner and Margarettc Walker and friends, George and Eva Giles for supper and Donald and Barb Powcil in the evening. I had dinner with Suzanne and the girls when she held a birthday party for their neighbor neighbor Bob Gillandcr. Callers there were Mrs. Gillandcr, Robert and Peter Wcstheuser. Doris Gunby and Andrew were here part of the holiday and they along with Irene Beatty Beatty had tea with the Austins Saturday Saturday evening. Vivian and Howard Quan- trill entertained John and Ann Peacock and children recently. They expect to return to Australia Australia next week. I had received a Newcastle paper of December 18 and will mention a few of the important parts that my readers missed. December 3rd we held our W.I. meeting at Irene Beatty's home. Twelve attended. Betty Mercer played carols. From the minutes we discussed more advantages advantages that seniors have. Leta McAllister, Vivian Quan- trill, Irene Beatty, and Betty Elliott attended the area Convention Convention at the Royal York. Irene and Leta brought us a report. report. For the program Jean White gave us a detailed account account of a trip to Antigua that she and Milford, along with another another couple had just returned from. Vivian Quan trill had prepared prepared the meeting but was unable unable to attend. Lunch was served by Mae Muldrew and Irene Beatty. Leta McAllister had brought us a plate of sweets. Our January meeting is tomorrow. Church services were very well attended. June Smith sang a new song and we sang it with her as expressions of worship. The Advent Candle was lit by Caron Embùry and Lesley Sherman read a verse about the second candle. Cheryl Murray News from Blackstock By Joyce Kelly Many from the Blackstock area enjoyed the annual Levee by Ross and Elaine Stevenson, who' took the opportunity to wish everybody Happy New Year. This open house by our local M.P. was held at the Base Line Community Hall, Bow- manville. There were 15 tables at the Tuesday evening weekly euchre euchre party with the following winners - Mary Pools, Merv . Storie, Bernice Wells, Alman Manns, Charlie . Campbell, Richard Manns and Faith Lawrence. Lawrence. Draws were won by Loma Swain twice, Ella Vem- ning, Muriel ' Butson, Nerta Masters, Pat Porrill and Mary Pools. Congratulations to Dale and Janet Van Camp on the arrival. of a new baby son last week, a brother for Mary and Michael. Grandpa Merrill Van Camp is looking proud with the arrival of another grandchild. Members of the Homecraft section of the Blackstock Agricultural Agricultural Society are reminded of the meeting to be held this Thursday evening at the home of the secretary. The annual meeting will be held the following following Thursday, January 23 at the Recreation Centre in the form of a pot luck dinner and meeting. The volunteers of the Port Perry Community Nursing Home invite everyone to bring their families to the Sunday Brunch Fundraiser to be held at the Nursing Home on January January 19 from: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. "All you can 1 eat buffet" of usual usual breakfast dishes plus chili, lasagna, pancakes, fresh fruit, etc. Adults $7.50; seniors $5.50 and resident of the nursing nursing home and children $4.50. Dave and Ingrid Larmer attended attended the annual Ontario Milk Producers' meeting held at the Royal York Hotel, Toronto last week. Pleased that Hector Shor- tridge is able to be transferred back to Port Perry Hospital. His many friends hope that he will be able to gain strength as soon as possible. Frank and Jennie Bailey remain remain patients also in Port Perry Hospital while Mrs. Belle Worry Worry is still a patient in Oshawa Hospital. Club 428 proudly presents their fifth annual Robbie Bums night to be held at the Port Perry Masonic Hall, 320 Queen Street on Saturday, January January 25. Social at 6 p.m., parading parading of the Haggis and dinner dinner at 6:30 p.m. Entertainment and dancing to follow, For tickets cal 986-0947; 986- 5335; 434-7268 or 985-2230, assisted the Juniors adding more animals to our Stable on the Altar table. Gifts for our White Gift service were placed on the tree. Reverend Sedgwick Sedgwick spoke on teachings of John the Baptist. December 2 the Lions Club treated the U.C.W. of unit I to a Christmas dinner at Camp- bcllcroft Hall. The Unit prepares prepares a monthly dinner for the Lions Club all year. After the dinner they held their meeting at Nelson and Marilyn Gardiner's Gardiner's home. On the Saturday following, Mr. and Mrs. W. Cassclton, Bcwdley, celebrated their fortieth fortieth wedding anniversary at Bcwdley Arena. Betty Mercer and Edith Carruthcr attended the second Miles Club Christmas dinner at Oddfellows Hall at Dale Friday evening. A group gathered at Weston Banister's hoirie and presented the Cmiscs with over 9,000 dollars to help restore their house that burned down. The guests brought goodies and lunch was served. Dorothy's House held their Wassail with a barbecue and singing. The Bewdley Lions held a Christmas party for the children children on Sunday at Campbell- croftHall. Irene Beatty and Shirley Yarema and Adam attended the hockey game at Port Perry. Adam got 3 goals. They, the Century 21 Peewees later played at Stouffville and won the Championship. Adam also won the award for the most valuablc.player. Mrs. Geraldine Smith and Mark Gardiner were admitted to the hospital during this time. Geraldine had an operation and is home now. Mark had pneumonia pneumonia and is now in the Home Care Unit. The house that Bowdens live in has been sold and new people moved in this fall. Rose's who own the new house beside Orley Mercer's house spent a day or so there during the holidays. Over $4,000 was raised by Santa Claus and the patrons of the Heritage House Restaurant for the Big Brothers of Newcastle prior to Christmas. Accepting the donation on Monday, December 23, on behalf of Big Brothers Brothers was Bobby Real, one of the organization's Little Brothers. Helping Santa were Michelle Faulkner and Bozo the Clown. Popular Resident Dies Tyrone News by Jacqueline Vaneyk We are sorry to report the passing of Dick Gibbs, a lifetime lifetime resident of Tyrone area. Dick was well known for his interest in gardening and indoor indoor plants. He was a great community supporter and former former councillor for Darlington Township. He had co-authored a short history of the village. Dick will be missed, and our sympathy goes to his family. Miss Grace Smith was hostess hostess for a luncheon party for five of her cousins on the Kidd side of her family. Attending were Peggy from Erin, Alma from Vancouver, Enid from Brampton, Lois from Burlington Burlington and Ethel from Bowman- ville. A real reunion! On December -21/91, Bob and Pat Kerr of Acton celebrated celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. anniversary. Pat taught in our school in the early sixties. Attending Attending from this area were Blair Vaneyk, a former student, student, and his wife, Marilyn, Bessie and Paul Vaneyk, and Marg Knowlton., Several of the farmers in thé area attended the Soil and Crop Meeting in Blackstock on Friday. Friday. The key speaker was Richard Johnson of the Alberta Environment Council. As well, four farmers from the district gave their views on different topics. This week, the farm meetings meetings are being held in Lindsay and Peterborough, with a Farm Retirement Seminar on Janu ary 28. The OMAF office has details. Church services are back to normal time (11:15) after the Christmas season. Bible study has also started again. On Sunday, January 19 at 5 p.m. there will be a Sunday School family night beginning with a pot luck supper. At 7 p.m. Debra Luchuk, Bay of Quinte Youth Co-ordinator, will be our guest speaker. Everyone Everyone is welcome to come. On January 26, after our service and lunch, our annual congregational meeting will be held. Come and review the past year and share in the future plans of our church. We have < 125th anniversary coming up in 1993! Our next UCW meeting will be on February 5, one. week early, at 7:30 p.m. Please note change of date and time. Jacqueline Vaneyk M e M meat shops Sale Ends January 18, 1992 Oven Heat Chicken . 3 îb . box Prepared using solid breast meat and crispy bread crumb coating. Minimum 32 pieces. Strips 14 ISeasone Super /j Spirals j Battered and seasoned, spiral cut, French fried potatoes. 7. GJvT ll Boneless - 6 oz. New York Striploin Steaks Aged 21 - 28 days for optimum tenderness and taste. 6 x 6 oz. steaks. M°M meat shops Heat *n' Se: Mild Italian Pre-cooked d~\ 3.3 lb. box Produced by J.M. Schneider. Minimum 17 pieces. Sausage SaM^6d'A Rcad y to Bake Raspberry 39 Incredible tasting, 8 inch - 24 oz. 3 MM meat shops Individually Frozen - Skinless Boneless Chicken Breast 1 #£99 Tender, juicy and 3lb. wholesome. box M«M meat shops Roadhouse Style - Individually Frozen Chicken Wings Q! S l Tips removed, uncooked.- Minimum 36 pieces.; Canada Grade A Winter Mix -^49 Vegetables ^ ^g 11 ' 1 Combination of broccoli and cauliflower. Peaches 'n Cream Corn . 2Tlb Sweet, whole kernel corn. - JU fim/m/ Heat 'n' Serve Onion Rings 3 Restaurant Quality. M«M meat shops Meat Pies Microwave or Oven Heat 14" Choose from Beef Steak, Chicken, Beef or a combination of all three. 18 x 4.4 oz. Microwave or Oven Heat /tmu< Pepperoni . Pizza 1 A^9 ■ case A family favourite! 30 x 5"-3 oz. meat shops Microwave or Oven Heat Veal Cutlettes 99 box Breaded and seasoned chopped veal, stuffed with môzzarella cheese and Italian tomato sauce. 8 x 5 oz. portions. Italiano JQ- OPEN 7 PAYS A WEEK Mon. to Fri. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. CQ7 1 OAO Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. 057 / " A.£i\J£i Sun. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 133 King Street B„ Bowmanville