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2 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, Wednesday, December 22,1993 -Week in Review- Lucky Statesman Winner Collects Letters for Trip to Cuba Luminaires Guide Santa's Sleigh .jgaEapr:: f,nm ■ill *888 RIB 8 by Laura J. Richards Last year, an illuminating Christmas Christmas Eve tradition began on a quiet Bowmanvillc street This year, the tradition has spread up the street, but not around die comer. Trudeau Drive resident and luminary luminary maker, Kathi Bourden, is hoping hoping expansion will happen next year. "We made 120 last year," said Bourden of the luminaries she and a friend made for residents in the neighborhood. Luminaries are made by placing two to three inches of clean kitty litter litter into a small, flat-bottom lunch bag, and inserting a long candle in the litter. The bags are placed 10 feet apart at the street curb side on Christmas Eve. Then, the candles are lit. "It's beautiful. It gives people something to do on Christmas Eve and a chance to say 'Hello' to their neighbors." The idea, which is unique to this area of Ontario, did not originate with Bourden. "I read about the idea in a Canadian Canadian Living magazine. An Oakville resident wrote to die magazine about it last year. "I thought it was just a nice idea for the neighborhood." Varadero, Cuba is where Jane Chadwick and her husband, Gord Stewart, will be heading during their To make the luminaries, Bourden 1994 summer vacation. She was the winner of the Veradero draw sponsored by The Statesman and " Blessings Travel. Jane's daughter, Jill Stewart, kept track of the letters given out each week for eight ^ onc 8 f ' hc b J f the su ' pplics need . weeks in The Canadian Statesman and then unscrambled the letters to spell the word Varadero. With cc j Jane is Terri-Lee Pypker (left), an employee of Blessings Travel, of Bowmanville. The trip will be pro- Then, taking over the garage, she vided courtesy of Alba Tours. Jane said she and her husband are "just delighted" to get the trip and time invites neighbor Elaine Brown and their children to count out the number number of bags needed, fold down the tops about an inch, fill the bags with some kitty litter and then insert the candles. "It gives the kids something to do before Christmas and gets their minds off the big day," Bourden noted. Then, it's time to deliver the luminaries. luminaries. "We get out the wagons and deliver deliver them to each house. "This year, we will have at least 150 luminaries." The instructions dial go along with the candles is that the luminaries luminaries should be at curbside and lit at 6:30 on Christmas Eve night. "It's wonderful. The children enjoy enjoy getting out of the house. They bum off some of their energy by visiting visiting with their friends." What about those who go away for Christmas and are not able to participate in the event? "People who go away for Christmas Christmas can ask a neighbor to place the luminaries at their curbside," she said. Once lit, the candles will bum about six hours. That's long enough to make sure Santa Claus finds his way to Trudeau Drive in Bowman-, ' ville. W : y ■ : : X i : V. ' ' . While Friday, Dec. 24, is the night Santa arrives to the homes of good little girls and boys, these children of Kathi and Brian Bourden, are sure Santa won't miss their street this year. That's because Mom has made sure Santa will get a clear view of the neighborhood no 1 matter what the weather is like. About 150 luminaries created by their mom, Kathi, and her friend, Elaine Brown, will light the path' on Tmdeau Drive in Bowmanville from 6:30 p.m. to approximately, midnight. Here Stephen, Kaitlyn and Jeff Bourden give our photograr. pher a preview of what the lights will look like at night. away Toys, toys and more toys. That's what children want to find under their tree on Christmas morning, morning, Dec. 25. But they don't want just any old toys. The children want the ones they have seen on the television commercials, commercials, or noticed as they have thumbed through the Christmas catalogues. catalogues. Children also want the same toys that their friends have or want. To find out what the kids in our area want for Christmas, two Statesman Statesman reporters were sent out last week to investigate. Getting the children to talk about what they wanted for Christmas was easy. Getting them to choose a single single favorite gift was hard. Enthusiasm Enthusiasm for Christmas Day was already already high in both Enniskillen Public School and at Courtice South Public School. Four students from the Grade 1 and 2 class at Enniskillen Public School, were picked to talk with a reporter. Jesse is already working on his third Christinas Wish List. He would like 'Loop'n Louie' "a board game that needs batteries." The premise of the game seems to be a guy who flies around and scares the chickens in a bam. Matthew is looking for a Sega Genesis video game. Last year, he received a GT Snowracer and a Brett Hull poster. If Matthew doesn't get the Sega Genesis video game, then perhaps the Jurassic Park game for Super Nintendo would suffice. He likes Nintendo a lot. "If I didn't come to school I would be playing it all day." Monique told The Statesman tire more Barbie dolls she gets, the better better she likes it. She firmly believes that one can never have enough Barbies. In fact, she has a toy basket at home which is overflowing with them. To help Santa, she has been cutting out coupons for the Toys R Us store to give to him the next time she sees him. Unlike Monique, Ceilidh doesn't want any dolls. In fact, she doesn't even care about them. She says "Nintendo is for girls too." While the lists were longer, time was running out for this interview. . These children at Enniskillen were getting excited about the prospect prospect of Santa visiting their homes and having time off from school. One child, Jake, wants a chain saw. to cut trees. I offer my best wishes to you and your families in this season of peace, goodwill and hope; let us renew our dedication to create a better world for our children. Gord Mills, MRP Durham East I (WRICK G. DEEGAN Denture Therapy Clinic A Complete Denture Service Relines • Repairs • New Dentures Soft Liners FREE CONSULTATION 5 George Street Bowmanville 623-4473, Knights of Columbus Council #6361 WISHING ONE AND ALLA VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A PROSPEROUS AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR Let's Remember To Keep Christ in Christmas ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH SERVICES IN OUR COMMUNITY Mass Schedule Christmas Eve Christmas Day St. Joseph's Bowmanvillc 4:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 12 Midnight 11:00 a.m. St. Marguerite's Tyrone (United Church) (Mission of Si. Joseph's) 9:45 a.m. St. Francis Newcastle 5:00 p.m. of Assisi 7:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. St. Theresa's Courtice 4:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 10:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. St. Anthony's Courtice 8:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. The junior kindergarten class ol) Cathy Spracklin at Courtice South Public School mostly wanted dolls, or a talking Barney. However, not all parents are going going to get off lightly. One child, Jake, wants a chain saw to cut trees. He also wants toys, but he really wants a chain saw. The most popular doll in this age group was the Feed The Baby doll. Samantha explained the doll "eats the food and drinks milk." Upon further investigation, it was found out that the food and milk come with the baby doll. Another favorite is Barbie. And any accessories for Barbie Dolls are always appreciated by society- 1 minded little girls. Video games were sought 1 by a couple of the boys, including Jeffery and Scott. In Susan Wood's senior kindergarten kindergarten class, the Christmas wish list was a bit more sophisticated, but not by a lot. Barbie Dolls were once again popular with a number of girls, including including Janna, Chelsae and Angela. Some of the different presents being sought by members of this group include a microscope for Jake, an Aladdin and Jasmine dolls for Stephcnie, a 911 toy ambulance for Christopher and a McDonald's set for Casey and Tamson. The McDonald's set seems to be a play set where kids can make "french fries" from bread and pour dtcmsclves some "pop" from a soda fountain. Since all the children scented to know about it, this toy must be getting getting some strong air time. Ollier toys kids are looking forward forward to receiving from their parents and Santa Claus arc: Power Ranger robot figurines, Baby Check-Up with her own thermometer and medicine, medicine, Fantastic Flowers, and the Little Little Mermaid Doll. One of the items that was on every every child's list, although it can't be included in the toy category, was a good dumping of snow. The children children wanted some cold weather and snow, so they can go outside for some of that winter fun they enjoyed enjoyed last year. Van Belle Floral Shoppes ... much more than a flower storel 4 STORES . /» • Hlahway No. 2 |YI • Kino St. W,, Oahawa • Slmcoe St. N,, Oshawa lug< • 100 Dundn* St. W., WLM Whitby Tmdommk ol Van Hollo Gnrdono Lid. 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