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A Weekly Report from thè Village of Newcastle ' Editors: Jack and Hazel Crago - 987-4201 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, Wednesday, January .V19% 9 A&P Employee Retires After Over 30 Years Now that Christmas and New Year's festivities are over, it's time to be Movin' and Groovin' again. Registration Registration for Movin' and Groovin' takes place on Friday, January 5, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Community Care Centre in Bowmanvillc. For those who line dance at Newcastle United Church Sunday School Hall, registration may be done there on January 12th. New Year's Day Mrs. Kathleen Kathleen Kimball enjoyed dinner with Marguerite and Vance Cooper and family, of Oshawa. Miss Candy Storks, Fort Francis, and Reverend Bonnie Kelly, Keewatin, spent Friday through Tuesday with the Bill Storks family. All enjoyed New Year's dinner at Oshawa Golf and Country Club. Boxing Day visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Powell were daughter Judy and Lynn Pigott, of Oshawa. Marion Fisher, who spent the Christmas Christmas holiday with the Powells, returned home to Belleville on Wednesday. On Saturday, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Powell, the Markle family of Scarborough, and the Hunt family of Pontypool enjoyed enjoyed diimer with Judy Powell and Lynn Pigott, Oshawa. Visitors with Mrs. Margaret Pearce included her family, Isobel Gamier, Tara and Tammy, Tammy, Oshawa, Vem and Diana Rowe, Lori and Robert, Ron and Nancy Pearce and girls, Lindsay. Mrs. Audrey Gogerty en joyed Christmas with her daughter, Sheila Wilson and Michelle Bowmanvillc. Chris and Brenda Wilson and baby Taylor and Mrs. Hattie Wilson, Orono, were also Christmas visitors. Friday visitors with Stan and Wylma Allin were Keith and Murray Hooper, Orillia. .New Year's dinner guests with Stan and Wylma were Lena Graham, Lena Clysdale, New- tonville, and Phyllis Millson, Oshawa.. New Year's Day Ron and Marg Burley enjoyed dinner with Mary and Roy Berry, Orono. Mr. and Mrs. Robin All- dred, Mr. and Mrs. Doug Nugent Nugent and Jenna had New Year's supper with Doug, Lois and Barry Rowe, Bowmanvillc and Dànna Bannister. New Year's eve guests of Walter and Hazel Murphy were Les and Nota Alldrcd, Oshawa, Hazel and Alf Pigott, Orono, Robin and Myrtle All- dred, Ellen Ormiston and Glenn Pickell, Courlicc. On Boxing Day Fred and Melva Graham and Adrian of Toronto celebrated Christmas. His mother Lena and sister Janet and brother-in-law Bill Hodsoll and Stephanie of Co- bourg were guests. Also Dr. Love. On Thursday, December 28, Bill and Marg Wade visited with his cousin Grant Wade and Brenda of Bridgcnorlh. On Christmas, dinner guests of Bill and Marg Wade included included his father Harry Wade, their sons Kevin, Michael, and Greg and his wife Stcphany, Derek and Tyler, of Hampton and Stephany's sister, Charlene Hawse, of New Jersey, U.S.A. At Christmas Walter and Hazel Murphy were with his daughter, Sheila and Gene Din- necn, Courticc, at noon. In the evening the Murphys were guests of her son, Charles and Lynda Crowthcr and their family. family. New Year's supper guests of Wendy, Robin, Rudy and Whitney Rickard were Doug and Robin Rickard, Keegan and Joel, and Jean Rickard. Birthday greetings to Elizabeth Elizabeth Walton, Gordon Garrod and his daughter Sandra Schmahl. Congratulations and best wishes to Myrtle and Robin Alldrcd who observed their 58th wedding anniversary on January 1st. Sunday luncheon guests of the Cragos were her sister Maurice Coulter and her son- in-law Harley Sherman, of Beeton. They also called on her brothers, Floyd Powell, Ron and Bertha Powell and Russell and Maureen Powell. St. George's Church On Sunday, December 31 si, at St. George's Anglican Church the service of Morning Prayer was celebrated. The Reverend Ann Tottenham preached a meaningful sermon which dealt with the less "upbeat" "upbeat" parts of the Christmas story (the slaughter of the innocents). innocents). The flowers on the altar were given to the glory of God and in memory of Gertrude (Trudy) Sims by her daughter Barbara Sims-Tidy. On Sunday, January 7lh, Holy Communion will be celebrated celebrated at both 8:00 and 11:00 a.m. services. United Church On Sunday, December 3.1, at Newcastle United Church, flowers in memory of Robert Stiles graced the sanctuary. Visiting minister, Reverend Bonnie Kelly, of Keewatin, read the Gospel. The choir rendered rendered the anthem, Wind Through the Olive Trees. Reverend Reverend Stiles prayed that the New Year would be one of peace, health and spiritual growth. In lieu of a sermon, the congregation had the opportunity opportunity to visit with one another. Newest little attendant was ten- day-old Mary Elizabeth Mcga- hy, daughter of Jacqui and Glen. Twelve Christmas hampers were made up and delivered. Trillium Unit of the UCW meets at 2 p.m. in the S.S. Hall. Saturday, January 6 at 6 o'clock is the 12th Night Feast of Fools and pot-luck dinner. Dessert is provided. Bernice Terry, a longtime employee of A&P in Bowmanvillc, retired on Saturday, December 30. She worked primarily in the meal department, during just under 33 years with the store. She started her career with A&P in 1963, at which time the supermarket supermarket was located in downtown Bowmanvillc, at the site of the present-day Carter's Bake Shop. Bernice Terry is shown with two of her co-workers whose service also dates back to the old downtown A&P store. They are Larry Anderson (right), Grocery Manager and Irwin Colwell, Dairy Manager. Community Care Draw St. John's ÿ anglican Church Temperance St. S„ Bowmanville SUNDAY, JANUARY 7TH, 1996 BAPTISM OF THE LORD 8:00 a.m. Holy Communion ' 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion Each Wednesday 9:30 a.m. Holy Communion and Laying-on-of-Hands for Healing Rector - The Reverend Canon Byron Yates, B.A., S.T.B. ©j.p. ©J.P. Trinity United Church - Church and Division Streets Bowmanville, Ontario ÿ\' Church Phone Office Phone b 623-3912 623-3138 Rev. Frank Lockhart M.A., M.Div., M. Th. SUNDAY, JANUARY 7,1996 11:00 a.m. "Exploring the Bible: Some Great Stories" Church School for all Children Community Care held its annual pre-Christmas open house and draw last Thursday, December 21st. In this photo, Tom Woodlock, who made the recipe box lie's holding, is shown with Irene Peebles, Chairperson of Community Care and Janet Rice, the past chair. The wooden recipe box was one of four prizes in a Community Community Care fund-raising raffle. Other prizes were a sewing basket made by Andy Ticlcmans and a wooden toy box/ bench and wooden blanket box made by Cord Simpson. The bcnch/toy box was also decorated by folk artist Joyce Rousseau. Marj Hodgson won the recipe box, Barb Dent won' the sewing box, Joan Yco was the winner winner of the wooden blanket box and Miriam Watkins received received the toy box/bcnch. by Harvey Yellowlees Well, Christmas 1995 has conic and gone, where do the years go. We had our weather very good, no big storm, no ice. Harvey and Lois had Christmas Christmas on the 26th with all the- family here except the Boyds, but we talked to them on the 25th and 26th. More money for Bell. We had dinner and supper supper and presents and some new games. Then on the 27th, we were at Shelly Kossatz for a Yellowlees supper and evening and again lots of food and fun. Thanks Shelley. On Thursday, December 28, many friends gathered at the Knox home for a Knox levee for 1996 put on by the Knox family. The house was packed, we were greeted by the Knox family. Much talking took place and lunch was served to everyone. The year looks very I promising. We can't sec that any tax increase should be in store for us. This coming from the head politicians of the community community of Solina. This is the first levee ever held in the community of Solina. I understand understand that to attend a levee means a great honour. So a big thank you to the Knox family for having the first levee in Solina. Solina. I knew we would get on the map sometime. Very, very enjoyable afternoon. Thanks again. It was so nice to have the Mayor and his wife from Ebenezer with us. Church service this morning, morning, very small crowd .Elaine Baker was our greeter and Doreen Doreen English our lay reader. Sandy Brittain our organist, it was nice to see fourteen in the choir and they sang a lovely choir number. Our stable today showed the three wisemcn coming from the cast. Several lovely hymns were sung, "Hark The Herald Angels Sing", "Go Tell It On The Mountain", "Unto Us A Boy Is Bom", "Angels From The Realm". Reverend Munro had a story and prayer for the children children and Reverend Munro's message "Hope in a Troubled World". In 1996 we hope to have our four stained glass windows on the east side of the church, removed, releaded and remounted remounted in new frames. Sunday, January 7th, 1996 we will be celebrating the "Sacrament of Holy Communion". Communion". Explorers will resume meetings January 9th, 1996 at Eldad Church 6:30 - 8 p.m. El- dad U.C.W. will meet January 8 at 12:30 in the lower hall at the church. Our Annual Congregational Congregational meeting will be February 4 after church. We hope Doreen Westlake will be. up and going again soon. The _ Solina Community would like to extend congratulations congratulations to Glenn Barkey and Karen Douglas on their recent marriage, December 9th, 1995 in Caledonia. Glenn and Karen are living in the farm house of Peter Schoonderbcck. Glemt is the son of Frank and Donna Barkey. : On Wednesday of this week our four men from Solina will be glad to get back to Hampton card parties to help our finances finances for 1996. Our card party at Solina Friday, Friday, January 5, 1996 everyone welcome. We had a Pot Luck supper at the church December 31st to usher in the New Year, so I will have to finish my report in 1996. If you can wake up in the morning you arc feeling well!! Well it's 1996. We had our supper at the church and it was a wonderful meal. About 40 sat down for supper. Bruce Taylor asked the blessing. It was nice to have Jean Taylor with us, she had her Cadillac with her. After supper we played games and had two hymn sings. During During the evening several prizes were given out to Harvey Ycl- lowlccs, Jessie Tink, Verna Lavender, Jean Glaspcll, Marg Hall, Harry Knox, Joyce Taylor, Taylor, Betty Chumblcy, Don Taylor, Taylor, Elaine Wotten, Lois Ycl- lowlees. We had lunch again, then formed our circle for "Auld Lang Sync". We ushered in the New Year with our hats and noise makers. Thanks to our committee Wes and Doris Hills, Bruce and Jean Taylor, Lloyd and Marion Broome and Vi Ashton. They will be looking after us again this year. Another New Year's party at the hall. We hope they had a good time. On January 1 the Harvey Yellowlees, the Metcalfs and the Dairs had a skating party at Dennis, Karen and girls' farm in Ncstlclon and they gave us lunch. A good time with many falls. Well, that seems to be my news for this week. Happy New Year to each and everyone. everyone. Happenings in Hampton by Michelle Balson - 697-2349 Ringing in the New Year Happy New Year, everyone. everyone. No matter how you chose to ring it in, 1996 has arrived. Numerous folks attended a pot luck supper that was held at the Eldad United Church on New Year's Eve. Games and fellowship fellowship help pass the time until the clock struck twelve and greetings were exchanged. Bring in your film for processing, I Pay your phone Wc vc got whal >' ou nml *<> Kvl better. receive a second set of prints FREE. I bill here for only McGregor Drugs I in Your Local I.D.A. Drug Store Open Sundays 12 noon to 4:00 p.m. ■ llty 5 King st. w. 023 5702 Bowmanville Most of the organizations don't start up again until next week as the school age .children .children are still on holidays. They go back on Monday, January 8th. The exception is the Hampton Hampton Euchre Card Party. They will meet tonight, Wednesday, January 3rd. Card players meet in the Hampton United Church C.E. Wing at 8 p.m. New players arc always welcome. The Hampton/Eldad Explorers Explorers will meet Tuesday, January January 9th from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the Eldad United Church. A reminder that the Hampton Hampton Women's Institute will also meet on Tuesday, January 9th. This will be held in the Hampton's Hampton's C.E. Wing at 1:30 p.m. If your like me, you probably probably ate way too much over the holidays. My little one received received new skates for Christmas Christmas so I'll be burning off a few calorics on the local ice rinks. The Hampton Ladies Fitness Fitness Classes are also a good way to work your cardiovascular cardiovascular system. A six week program program will begin on Wednesday, Wednesday, January 10th and run until February 14th. A qualified Y.W.C.A. instructor will work you out in the Hampton C.E. Wing on Wednesdays from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. For more information information please contact 263- 2908. All ladies are welcome. Please note that the Sacrament Sacrament of Holy Communion will he observed this coming Sunday, Sunday, January 7tlt at the Hampton Hampton United Church. The Annual Congregational meeting will he held in February. February. It is being asked that all reports reports he handed in to Vi Ashton Ashton by the fifteenth of this month. Well, that's all the news 1 have for you this week, folks. Until next time, slay sale and enjoy life.