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It Christmas Eve in Hampton The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, December 23,1992 13 Ribbon Cutting Officially Opens New Business Hampton Michelle Balson -- 263-2240 Well, this is it, tomorrow is Christmas Christmas Eve. The pressures and excitement excitement are building for young and old. I think one of the things that makes Christmas special is that you get to spend some precious lime with the ones you care about, both near and afar. Santa Claus came early for one mother. Tcss Miller is home for the holidays, all the way from Hong Kong. Tcss has been teaching, there for the last year and a half. But, for those of you who can't be with that special someone, you know that they will be in our hearts and minds. The spirit of giving is still going strong here in Hampton. The Service Club recently had their. December meeting. The ladies spent much of the time packing. Six boxes were made up with love and care for the Salvation Army. They contained a variety of toys, clothes and non-perishable food items. Every bit helps when there arc so many needy. I trust you have done your part in making someone's Christmas Christmas a little brighter. The last Wednesday Euchre Card Party of the year brought on lots of winners. Clarence Bray had the highest highest score of the night with 83. Bernice Wells was second with 80. The score of 78 was canted by Ruby Smith. Next was Ruth Tink and Muriel But- son with scores of 75. The most Lone Hands was won by Richard Potter who had six of them. Win Brown was the Most Honest Player. No one won the Special. The Draw winners were John Kuyer, Bernice Wells, Norma Cockrane, Nesta Masters, Muriel But- son and Harold Swain. In light of the Christmas season, there were also some Door Prize winners. Bernice Renton and Ace Richards arc to be congratulated. Last week, the Sparks (five year old girls) paid a visit to the elderly at Mamwood. The young girls sang' songs and chatted. Most importantly, it brought many smiles. At the Darlington Darlington District Meeting I mentioned last week there were some Brownie and Spark leaders officially sworn in. These wonderful volunteers will help provide invaluable experiences that .will last a lifetime. A Canada Cord and an Enrollment Ceremony was held by the Guides. Many family and friends came out to show their support. Nine young ladies were enrolled. A very special honour was earned by Danielle Sutter, the Canada Cord. Danielle met every challenge given to her from the "Community, "Community, be prepared, outdoor, world, camping and home" headings. All levels, levels, from Bronze to Gold had to be completed. The actual cord was given to Danielle by her parents. Commissioner Commissioner Jane Shaw presented her with the pin. Plaques were sent from the Ontario and Federal Government. Also one from Diane Hamrc, the Mayor Mayor of Newcastle. This well earned accomplishment accomplishment is not done every day. Leader Elizabeth Bateman remembers it was six years ago when Erin Parfitt received hers. The Pathfinders took part by serving the refreshments. The Guides would like to thank everyone who supported the Annual Cheese Drive. It was said to have been a great success. On Friday, December 18th the Hampton Community Association held a Teen Dance. About two dozen young people enjoyed themselves. The Door Prize of tape was won by by non other than my own Max Balson. I believe these dances will continue on a regular basis in the new year. On Saturday, the Eldad/Hampton Happy Gang had a Christmas Outing. Christmas performance of choruses was enjoyed at the Bowmanville Mar- anatha Church. A baptism was held at the Sunday Service of the Hampton United Church. Dakota James, the son of Ar thur and Heather (Miller) Doyle was welcomed into the fellowship. Please note that a Christmas Eve Service will begin at 7:30 p.m. Sacrament of Holy Communion will be served, to which everyone including children arc invited invited to partake. The Hampton Stewards arc selling one thousand foot rolls of plastic food wrap. This will be an ongoing project. To place an order please call 263- 2209 or you can pick one up at the home of Ron and Gladys White. There arc a few happenings in Hampton for New Years Eve. The Hampton Community Association has one planned at the Community Center. Center. This will run from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. A hot and cold buffet, also complimentary complimentary champagne will be served. You can obtain tickets by calling Lee Campbell at 263-2018 or Beth Knowles at 263-8335. The Hampton United Church is also having a New Year's Eve ccle- i bration. This will begin at 8:30 p.m. in the C.E. wing. Games, fun, fellowship and refreshments will be had. The young and old are welcome to attend. Well, that's all the news I have for you this week. Actually, until the new year. For those of you looking, you won't find Happenings in Hampton next week. I've decided that I'm taking taking a holiday. Life is going to be very busy for the next week or so. To you and all the ones you love I wish you the merriest of Christmases and ring in the new year with lots of cheer. May I take this opportunity to wish you and your families my wish for a very Merry Christmas and a healthy, happy New Year. Best wishes to the editor and staff of this paper for well- deserved holiday and a happy Christmas Christmas time. At this time I extend my sincere sincere appreciation to all who regularly contribute items for this column as well as those who so often intend to but just never get around to it - we hope that your will share your news with us next year. Better health is wished for Mrs. Jean Swain who is currently a patient in Oshawa General Hospital having undergone exploratory surgery. Also to Jim Marlow who had undergone eye surgery in Florida. Welcome home to the many university university and college students who have returned returned to their homes for the Christmas holiday. Enjoy your stay with your family and friends as well as the great amoimts of "real food" that are around this time of year. On Sunday evening an event that indicates that Blackstock is growing up with the bad sides as well as good took place when Lynda MacGuinness and boys of Pickering made a short visit with her sister Christine Ewart of Church Street. (The former Ev Trcwin home). When Lynda returned to her car to go home she discovered it was missing. Just think, a car thief in downtown downtown Blackstock! We hope it will be soon found for her. There were 10 tables at the weekly card party with the following winners: Georgina McLauglin, Faith Lawrence, George Allison, Jim Gibson, Gordon Finney, . Mary Foots and Donald Linton. Linton. Lucky draws were won by Gordon Finney, Ncrta Masters, George Allison, Allison, Betsy Staniland and Dorothy Beech. Gerald and Joyce Kelly were accompanied accompanied by Ruby Trcwin of Bow- manvillc and Jean SIcmon of Hayden when the attended the funeral of a cousin, cousin, Mrs. Adic Hillock in Port Huron, Michigan on Friday. They were Thursday Thursday overnight guests of Harold and Margaret Hillock of Jcddo, Michigan. A large crowd attended the excellent excellent "A Cartwright Christmas" presented presented by the Cartwright High School Wind Ensemble, Concert Band and Stage Band and the Cartwright Central Public School Concert Band on Wednesday evening at the public school. Congratulations to John Bcir- ness and Mrs. C. McGrath, directors. On Thursday evening parents and grandparents were treated to a fine Christmas concert with songs, dances, plays, etc. when the annual Christmas concert of the Cartwright Central Public Public School was held. What a great way to get an infusion of Christmas spirit. The annual Christmas pot luck dinner dinner of the United Church choir was held on Saturday evening at the home of Dale and Anita Davis. After the delicious delicious dinner a social time was en joyed which of course included much singing. Morning Unit of U.C.W. On Wednesday, Dec. 16 at 10:30 a.m. the morning unit of the U.C.W. met at the home of Shirley Turner for their Christmas meeting which took the form of a pot luck luncheon. The meeting was opened by our leader Anita Davis, who welcomed 18 members and one visitor. She announced announced that Edith McLaughlin will be our unit leader in the new year assisted by Margaret Mountjoy. The worship on a Christmas theme was given by Jessie Cunter. The program program was in Jean Mahaffy's capable hands. Christmas carols were sung and Jean red "Christmas on the Farm" by Maggie Van" Camp. It pictures a Christmas that is not exactly a Bing Crosby version, but the kind that is reality reality on many Canadian farms. The meeting closed with the singing of "We Wish You a Merry Christmas." There followed a bountiful, festive luncheon and a happy time of visiting. -Connie Swain, reporter Blackstock and District Lions Club held their annual Christmas dinner with their ladies and guest on Friday evening. Following a delicious meal catered by Wilma and her helpers, we were entertained to a musical program by the Kawartha Male Chorus. This chorus is now affiliated with the Associated Associated Male Choruses of Ontario and Associated Male Choruses of America. They delighted the audience with a variety variety of songs and some festive tunes to get us into the spirit of the season. , -Bill Ingrim, reporter Another Cartwright family of fo'f- mcr days has suffered a tragic loss. Sympathy is extended to John Wolfe on the passing of his wife Beth after a lengthy illness and to his parents George and Nonna Wolfe, his brother and other local relatives. The funeral service was held in St. John's Anglican Church on Saturday. OBITUARY Jack Edwin Nesbitt Rev. Donald A. Stiles officiated at funeral services which were held on Saturday, November 21st, 1992 at the Morris Funeral Chapel in Bowmanville for Jack Edwin Nesbitt, who died Thursday, November 19th, at Memorial Memorial Hospital, Bowmanville, after many years of poor health. Mr. Nesbitt was bom in Mimico, the son of the late Nelson Nesbitt and Lena (Keeler) Nesbitt, of Port Hope. He received his education at Port Hope and Western University. He spent four years in the Royal Canadian Air Force, returning as Flight Lieutenant. For forty forty years he worked at telecommunications'in telecommunications'in Port Hope. In 1942 Jack married Helen Lycctt of Newcastle, where they have resided for nearly fifty years. He served many years on the Newcastle Library Board, Jack is survived by his wife Helen, son Paul and his wife Beth, grandson John, sisters Margaret, Dorothy and Barbara and brothers Ross, Gerald, Ronald Ronald and Lawrence. Pallbearers were his brothers, nephew nephew Wayne Nesbitt and brother-in-law, Gordon Mitton. Among the many memorial donations donations was a floral tribute from the Royal Royal Canadian Legion, of which he was a member. Internment took place in Ncwton- villc Lakcvicw Cemetery. Hair stylist Linda McCullough (fourth from left) lent her scissors to Regional Councillor Ann Dres- linski on December 16th for a ceremonial ribbon-cutting marking the opening of her new Family Hair Design salon in Orono. Well-wishers and friends were on hand to launch the new venture. Ms McCullough McCullough has over 17 years of experience in the industry and has converted part of her home on Main Street, just south of Taunton Rd., to make room for a salon. OBITUARIES Mrs. Catherine (Kay) Porter Bom at Glencoe, Nova Scotia and educated there, Mrs. Catherine (Kay) Porter, aged 90, died at Bethany Lodge, Unionville, on Tuesday, December December 15,1992. The daughter of Simon A and Margaret Margaret (MacKcnzie) Thompson she was married in 1947 to William (Bill) Porter. A resident' of Bowmanville 45 years she had previously, resided in Nova Scotia. Employed as a teacher - T. Eaton Co., she was a member of St. Andrew's Andrew's Presbyterian Church, and of the Beehive Rebckah Lodge. Surviving arc several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Thursday at the Morris Funeral Chapel, Chapel, Bowmanville, with the Reverend J. S. Gilchrist assisted by Mr. W.S. Stainton officiating. The organist was Mrs. Keith Billett. Interment Bowmanville Cemetery. The Corporation of the TOWN OF NEWCASTLE PUBLIC NOTICE TO ITS CITIZENS MAYOR'S LEVEE Everyone is cordially invited to attend the Mayor's Levee to be held on Sunday, January 3, 1993, at 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers, Municipal Administrative Centre, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville. Patti L. Barrie, A.M.C.T. Town Clerk Town of Newcastle 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 3A6 Dates ofPublication: December 23 and 30, 1992 CS-WE-3664 Art J. Farrow In his 63rd year, Art J. Farrow passed away at his residence in Newcastle Newcastle on Monday, December 7,1992. Bom in Toronto and educated at Crooked Creek, he was the son of Eva Farrow and the late Harvey Farrow. On October 12, 1957 he was married to Hannah Albin. An employee of Goodyear Canada, Canada, who retired three years ago, he had resided in Newcastle since 1957, previously previously residing at Crooked Creek. A member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 178, he was also a member of the Antique Car Club of America. Surviving are his wife Hannah, son William and wife Sue, daughter Kelly and husband Dale Thompson, two grandchildren, a sister Alta and husband husband Ariel Lang staff. Funeral services were held at the Morris Funeral Chapel, Bowmanville on Thursday with the Reverend Rick Hillston officiating. Music was by Muriel Albin and daughter Melody (niece) the soloist. Pallbearers were nephews Donald, Dan and John Albin, Doug Gordon, Gary and Robert Langstaff. Floral tokens were received in his memory from the Lucky 13 Hunt Club, Goodyear Canada and the Antique Antique Car Club. 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