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: 6 The Canadian Statesman TVu^utvi, Bowmanvillc, Saturday, December 19 1992 Newcastle Family Connection Seeks " """ Financial Assistance from Municipality A nlea for financial aecictanrp "We D3V $50 nor wp.p.V fnr nur I? Sf A plea for financial assistance "We pay $50 per week for our A/ . n TT , , irom the Newcastle Family Connec- main level space and $20 extra per tillage. However, we do have some tapMastpai lion was sent to the Town of Ncwcas- week for a small space upstairs," Ms 5° m , .? 1 V rl |, c 5v "owmanville^ and Ü «99» tie's Treasury Department for a rec- Allin told Council. Newtonville, Ms Allin explained. jpP Mg ommendation on Monday night. "We find that having two separate The Newcastle Family Connection ^ Jill! Corrin Allin, a representative from spaces makes it easy for interaction to is also looking at other ways to raise the non-profit organization, told New- take place in one room and a more funding to put towards paying the rent castle Council that the group is grow- quiet area is suitable for children to of their two spaces, ing but needs help in paying for the enjoy a snack, she said. The group is trying to put together space it rents on a weekly basis. ; Currently, there are about 17 adults two dance classes for children and At this time, the Newcastle Family an d 29 children using the interactive their parents or just for children to off- Connection rents two rooms at the play space and not all are from the vil- set the rental fees of the rooms. Newcastle Village Community Hall a S^> s he said. Council asked that the matter be on King Street. The majority are from Newcastle dealt with as quickly as possible. /'■ Ruth VanBelle and Martha Vandepol participated in VanBeile Garden Centre s 32nd Christmas Open House at the flower shop location' location' in Courtice. The Open House concludes Saturday, Dec. 19. Shoppers will receive red or white carnations and be offered hot coffee coffee to sip and yummy Dutch cookies to munch on while taking in the sights and smells within the flower shop. Some of. the products you will find for sale at VanB'elle's include silk flowers, dried flowers, baskets, ceramic figures, trimmings for gift baskets and a whole The Elections Planning Committee Committee of the New Democratic Party, Durham Federal Riding Association, Association, wish to announce its nomination nomination meeting for the upcoming federal federal election. It will be held in the Lecture Hall, L108, Durham College, on Thursday, January 21, at 7:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be Mike Breaugh, NDP Member of Parliament Parliament for Oshawa. Members, or prospective members members should be reminded that: 1. Only members in good stand- ; ing whose ordinary residence is within the riding boundaries arc eligible eligible to vote; 2. ■ Memberships for new or lapsed members must be submitted to Provincial Office at least 30 days prior to the dale of the nomination meeting. ■ 3. Unrenewed members (those in good standing the previous calendar year) may renew their memberships at the nomination meeting. Membership infoimalion can. be obtained by phoning Vern or Jenny Yorgason at 986-5441 after six p.m. Stinitv C{mtc8 Church and Division Streets Bowmanvillc, Ontario Church Phone Office Phone 623-3912 623-3138 Rev. Frank Lockhart M.A., M.Div., M.Th. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20TH, 1992 10:30 a.m. "The Meaning of Christmas" 7:30 p.m. Choir Christmas Concert CHRISTMAS EVE 7:00 p.m. Family Christmas Pageant '.m. Christmas Communion Service on Wednesday, December 23rd. If your company would like to have a Christmas message in this edition, please call 623-3303, or come in to