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t. 4 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, December 23,1992 Legion Branch 178 Presents Remembrance Day Writing Awards to Winning Students X efèk lm ' % la • x- : :-y- , Christmas at Durham C.H.S. Terri-Lee Pypker Student Correspondent It's Christmas again and what does that mean? For Christians, we believe that Christmas is not only a time for giving gifts, and turkey dinners with friends and family, but rather a time for celebrating Jesus' birth. That makes it an extra festive time of year for us. There is also the issue of not only giving at Christmas but rather all year round. This may be hard for some of us because budgets just don't allow for such luxuries. But, there are other types of giving besides material gifts and money donations. People can give of themselves. This may mean putting in a few extra hours after a day of work in a charity, but it may make a very big difference to someone else less fortunate than yourself. I think this is certainly the time of year to reflect reflect on this type of giving. • '• Seeing as we have so much wealth and security such as: homes, food, schools, churches, a respectable government, government, and more money than many other people in the world, we'd like,to try and do something about it. At any of our school events, such as Christmas Christmas concerts, we request'that everyone everyone bring a non-perishable food item to be given to local food banks. We, as a school and a community, wish everyone a very joyful and relaxing relaxing Christmas holiday with family and friends. Merry Christmas. 'y- : Royal Canadian Legion members Ron Moore and Alf Millson presented presented these four St. Stephen's elementary students with commemorative commemorative plaques earlier this month. The awards are in honor of their excellent excellent showing in the first round of judging in the Legion's Annual Remembrance Day Poetry, Essay and Poster Contest. Receiving plaques are (1-r): Diane Wood; Anique Marteen Randle; Matthew Carter'; and June Kim. kv Three Central Public School students were presented with special plaques earlier in December by Royal Canadian Legion members Ron Moore and Alf Millson of branch 178. The students earned the special honor for their winning entries in the Remembrance Day Poetry, Essay & Poster Contest sponsored by the local branch of the Legion. Curtis Yateman (left front); and Melissa Judson won in the Junior Essay category; and Daniel Johnson won for his entry in the Junior Poster compétition. Durham Christian High School Students Host Concert by Goby Veenstra Circled around the audience like an envelope of praise, the choir opened DCHS' annual Christmas concert with the old favorite carol, "Oh Come All Ye Faithful". That was followed by an opening devotion by Durham staff member, Jo Hiemstra and included a touching poem by Madeleine L'Engle, "Mary". A fitting response to that poem was the "Song of Mary" ("Magnificat") by Jaques Berthier. This piece was probably made famous by the Taize movement where it is sung in Latin. No less effective was the choir's English rendition which featured Ruth Bakker and Jennifer Sluys as clarinetists. This was followed followed by the very up-beat, contemporary contemporary "Alleluia! Gloria! Magnificat! Nowell!" by David W. Music, with Sandie De Vries, Mike Mcinema and Layla Remy as percussionists, and then, Price and Besig's arrangement A Christmas Tree Tale My Christmas tree has a bell with a horse in it. It has some tinsel and some lights and some bulbs. The bulbs are colourful. There is an angel and some garlands and a plastic tree underneath with some plastic decorations. decorations. We have a drummer boy. We have two snowflakes. We have pink, blue, green, yellow, red, white, purple and orange lights. The drummer boy and the angel are see-through. My tree is decorated now and we have presents under it. It looks wonderful. by Sara Ells Gr. 3 Central Public School of "Come Emmanuel" featuring Rachel Rachel Hiemstra, flute and Tcrrilee Pypker Pypker as student conductor. Focussing on the purpose of Christ's coming, was a poem by L. Ferlinghetti, called "Christ Climbed Down", beautifully interpreted by Rachel Rachel Van Arragon. The choir's response was "Go Tell It On The Mountain" featuring solos by Sandie De Vries and Jessica Hull, "Praise The Lord" from Judas Maccabeus Maccabeus by Handel and a sing-a-long of "The First Noel". Shifting gears away from the Christmas theme for a few numbers, the Jazz Band performed the Man- tooth arrangement of: "When I Fall In Love" and a girls' triple trio sang "Jingle "Jingle Bell Rock." The full band then came on stage and swung into Cahn and Styne's "Let It Snow" and the very moving "Gabriel's Oboe" from the soundtrack of the film "The Mission" Mission" and finally, from the movie, "Robin Hood", the Brian Adams song, "Everything I Do". From Handel's Messiah, the band played the majestic chorale, "And the Glory of The Lord". From the same oratorio, came the hauntingly beautiful beautiful "Pastoral Symphony" and the "Halleluia" Chorus, which never fails to translate the triumph that was won through the victory of Christ. The band ended its repertoire with a fantasia based on a number of carols, carols, among which the lovely Ukrainian Ukrainian Bell Carol, more commonly known as "Hark How the Bells". They were then joined by the.choir and audience in the singing of three favorite carols. Board President, John Rekker thanked everyone involved and, in prayer, gave thanks as well- to the Lord, for Whose praise the music was made in the first place. "My soul doth magnify the Lord and my spirit has rejoiced in God my Saviour." Luke 1:46,47. Wishing You: A beautiful Christmas with all it can bring, of Friendship-and Gladness and every good thing With Peace in your heart and with those you love near, A Christmas of Blessings That last through the year. TO ALL OUR FRIENDS AND CUSTOMERS,, WE WISH YOU ALL A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR. Thank you for your patronage, from the staff of the "Kut'NKurl" 71 King Street, Bowmanville 623-5019 Darolyn, Wendy, Diana, Gina 1! e have expanded to sert /e you better, |no w offering a full service Men's Salon 9 CPR COURSES START IN JANUARY - There's no need to put it off any longer. Durham Save-a-Heart is accepting registrations now for courses in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). There are basic rescuer courses, infant/child infant/child courses and programs for recertification of basic rescuer graduates graduates plus a heart saver and infant courses. CPR is, in many medical emergencies, emergencies, the only difference between life and death. And the skills you learn may save someone you love. To register, call Durham S.ave-a-Heart at 666- 0995. Advance registration is required for all of the above-mentioned programs programs which are offered at various times in Whitby and Ajax. GOOD NEIGHBOURS - The Good Neighbours Committee is working to promote the virtues of neighbourliness and co-operation. The group is looking looking for new members to join them in the new year and to volunteer their time by taking on public speaking engagements and producing a newsletter as well as looking at other ways to promote the Good neighbours concept. Interested persons should be committed, caring, and enthusiastic. If you can help, please call Roxy Barnes at the Community Care office (623-2261). Why not become a "Good Neighbour" in 1993. ST. JOHN AMBULANCE CLASSES - The Whitby Branch of St. John Ambulance is holding a special standard first aid course for university and college students home for the holidays. The course will be held December 28 and 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on both days. Call 668-9006 or 668-4159 if you wish to register or make further inquiries. BYAM WE SPECIALIZE IN: • Air Conditioning and Heating Sales and Service • Residential Plumbing Service • Well Pumps • Emergency Service PLUMBINGS HEATING INC. 263-2650 *AWTY r+ocj+u Carpentry & Contracting - LET US HELP FULFILL YOUR DREAMS - Custom Built Homes • Kitchen Renovations • Additions Decks • Window Replacement • Store Renovations, etc. 22 Years in this Area « AMKM CA**nwn Call 987-5400 GOING ON A TRIP??? GETTING MARRIED??? Planning a Special Evening on the Town for Dinner, the Theatre or the Big Game HOURGLASS Limousine Service will get you there and back In safety, comfort and stylo. H »7 CALL TO RESERVE EARLY KIDS ON THE BLOCK -- The Kids on the Block puppet troupe is accepting accepting bookings for Monday and Tuesday evening performances. This group would be suitable for entertaining and informing Guide and Scout groups. Topics this year are Streetproofing and Cerebral Palsy. The Kids on the Block (Durham Region) puppet troupe promotes the awareness of disabilities disabilities and social issues to children through puppetry. If your group would like a visit from the troupe, contact the bookings co-ordinator at 723-3379 to arrange arrange a suitable time. * EMPLOYMENT EQUITY NETWORK - The Durham Region Employment Employment Equity Network is holding monthly meetings this winter and spring. This organization is a network for Durham Region human resource professionals professionals and employment equity practitioners. They meet the second Tuesday Tuesday of each mont. , from 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, Oshawa. The January topic is "Practical Approaches for Communicating Employment Employment Equity Programs." The meeting takes place January 12. Tickets can be purchased by contacting Elizabeth McArthur at 721-2000 (ext, 409) MP HOSTS ANNUAL LEVEE - Durham MP Ross Stevenson is welcoming welcoming his constituents to attend his annual New Year's Levee. It will be held Sunday, January 10, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Parkwood Estate in Oshawa. Parking is available on the grounds. Please enter by the main gate on Simcoe St. UNITED WAY WELCOMES DONATIONS - The United Way of Oshawa/Whitby and Newcastle continues to welcome donations to the 1992 campaign which is short of its goal by about $300,000. There is an urgent need for more contributions if United Way's 40 agencies are to be adequately adequately funded next year. Your donation can be turned in at the Community Care office located at the comer of King St. and Scugog St., in Bowmanville. NEW PROGRAMS AT FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE- The Newcastle Village Family Resource Centre is offering parent/child danccrcisc and ballet classes starting in mid-January. The parcnl/child dancercise class runs from January 14 to March 4 between the hours of 1:30 and 2 p.m. It's for children age 3, 4 and 5. The ballet class runs from January 14 to March 4 between 2:10 and 2:40 p.m. The ballet program is a beginner class designed with fun in mind. A small recital will follow at the end of the season. All classes arc at the Newcastle Community Hall. To register, call 987-7767. TALES FOR TWOS -- This six-wcck, half-hour program is taking place at the Bowmanville Library and at the Newcastle Village Library starting in January. The program is for children aged 24 to 35 months. Its main purpose purpose is to familiarize the child and parent with short picture books, nursery rhymes, simple games and songs. Talcs for Twos arc offered in Bowman- villc Wednesdays or Fridays, from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. between January 27 and March 3. The Newcastle Village branch program lakes place front 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. each Wednesday. Registration starts January 12. MARCH OF DIMES NEEDS VOLUNTEERS - The York/Durham Region Region of the Ontario March of Dimes is seeking volunteers to help out with, their 1993 community fund-raising campaign. Volunteers arc especially needed to do telephone work the week of January 11 to 16. The organization organization is aiming to raise $24,000 of their $41,500 goal through the telephone campaign. Money raised in this project will purchase assistive devices such as wheelchairs and walkers for adults with physical disabilities. If you can help, call 434-5280. FEBRUARY COURSES FROM TRENT - Trent University will offer a 12-week spring academic program from February 1 to April 27-at Durham College in Oshawa. 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