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8 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, December 4, 1996 Newcastle Church News On Sunday afternoon, December December 1st the Newcastle and District Chamber of Commerce Commerce sponsored a Christmas concert at the Newcastle Community Community Hall. Jean Graham welcomed welcomed all and the Down on the Comer Gang - Steve and Bev Tollctt, Bruce Mortimer and Bonnie Cowle supplied great musical entertainment. Star of the afternoon was, of course, Santa Claus, who gave each child a candy cane. The adults were treated to coffee and hot cider, Christmas cake and cheese. Two beautiful poinsettias (door prizes) were won by Patti Patti Dargie and Pam Daley. On behalf of those who enjoyed the afternoon, we say thank you and hope that everyone shops at home! Mr. Herb.Taylor presided at the Newcastle and District Historical Historical meeting last Monday, November 25th. Mr. Ron Brown was guest speaker. The Lions Den was packed with interested interested members and friends who thoroughly enjoyed his slides and accompanying presentation presentation on .Ghost Railways. There was great contrast in the architecture of the old railway stations and not many have been preserved. With the disappearance disappearance of the railways, also towns disappeared. It was a very nostalgic evening for railroad fans! The historical room was open on Sunday afternoon when the Chamber of Commerce held their Christmas party at the Newcastle Community Hall. Mr. Ewart Robinson, Stark- ville, visited recently with his cousin, Kathleen Kimball. On Wednesday evening Mr. Hany Wade accompanied Brian and Mary Caswell, of Crooked Creek, to Cobourg where Grand Master Ronald Wannamaker, of Oshawa, paid his official visit to the Oddfellows Oddfellows Lodge. On Saturday evening Ron and Bertha Powell visited Jennifer Jennifer and Gary Powell, of Whitby, a birthday celebration for Bertha. A very successful benefit night was held Saturday, November November 30th in Newtonville Hall. Jerome Blake, son of Sharon and Randy Blake, Newtonville, suffered a broken back and is in rehabilitation in Toronto and was the recipient of the benefit. For all who participated participated in any way, it is truly appreciated. On September 29, 1996, Bertha Bertha Grosjean of Codrington, passed away after suffering a massive heart attack the day Santa isn't the only one who delivers! M 4 ,éf' before. Bertha was one of the early members of the Pioneer Button Club and attended the 36th anniversary of the club on September 23rd. On Saturday, November 30th, her extensive collection was sold at the Kingston Antique Centre in Kingston. On Friday morning Jack and Hazel Crago drove to Kingston and enjoyed the preview preview and attended the auction on Saturday, returning home Sunday morning. By the way, the auction lasted from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.l Sunday visitors with Ben and Narda Hoogkamp were daughter-in-law, daughter-in-law, Lise and grandsons Scott, Eric and Colin, of Trenton. Trenton. Visitors this week with Hilda i Call are her sister and brother- ' in-law, Milton and Gladys Downs, Toronto. Several Newcastle persons enjoyed the Salvation Army turkey supper in Bowmanville recently. Sunday dinner guests of the Robin Rickard family were her parents Freda and Wendell Tri- neer and his parents Jean and Brenton Rickard. Mr. Albert Pearce reports that sister Peggy Visser, of Toronto, Toronto, underwent surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital and hopes to return home this week. On November 22nd Mrs. Pauline Storks attended a reception reception at the Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto, for the 1997 Who's Who of Canadian Women. Pauline was among the nominees from across Canada. Canada. Co-publishers are Canadian Canadian Business and Chatelaine and sponsors are Chrysler. We extend congratulations. On the weekend Mrs. Pauline Storks and sister Raye Fried- lander enjoyed a time together in Toronto and also went to Aurora to see Raye's grandson, Jason Friedlander, perform in the musical, Into the Woods, at the Factory Theatre. Birthday greetings to Bill Lake, Jack Holmes, Peter Lake, Doug Rowe, Bob Jack- son, Ashley Daley and Mitchell Mitchell Selby. Congratulations to Newton and Christcna Selby who observe observe their wedding anniversary anniversary on December 11th. Enjoying Sunday evening dinner with Dorothy and Jim Gilmer, Port Hope, were her sisters and spouses, Olive and Truman Henderson, Bill and Marg Wade, of Newcastle and Bernice and Fred Henderson, Newtonville. Newcastle Lions News On November 22 the New- We deliver the savings to You during MOONLIGHT MACIC Friday, December 6th between 6 p.m. and midnight We Pay All the Taxes on all in-stock purchases and yes, we'll deliver your purchase in time for Christmas! Mulder's Furniture 35 Years in Business 23 King Street East, Bowmanville 623-5515 castle Lions held their Annual Stag Barbecue Night at the Newcastle Community Hall. A delicious barbecued beef dinner dinner and games were enjoyed by 262 people with a grand elimination draw prize of $700.00 won by Don Plain from Bowmanville. The Newcastle Lions Club wishes to thank all who participated participated and helped to make this event a success. At the regular dinner meeting on November 27th the Girl Guides catered a delicious chicken dinner. President Terry Graham acted as chairman and welcomed three guests from the Peterborough Lions Club. They were Lions President Beverly Bowser, Gord Bowser and Ray Ostcrpovich. Other guests were newly accepted member Jim Brown and Dr. John Clarke. Lion Beverly is the District Leo Club Chairman and he came to speak to the Newcastle Club about Leo Clubs. These clubs are sponsored by Lions International and are 4,000 strong worldwide, with 105,000 members. Members ages range from 12 to 28 years and may go on to become Lions Lions members. Our local district, district, A3, has two Leo clubs, one in Pittsburg Township and another in Stirling and they arc very active in their communities. communities. Many members go on to become very active Lions. Birthdays were celebrated for Lions Terry Graham, Mike Carter, Tcnzin Gyalston, Roy Watts and Beverly Bowser. The next Lions meeting will be in the Lions Room on December December 11th and it will be a Spouses Night to celebrate the Christmas Season. All Lions will be contacted to get an accurate accurate count for the caterers. Photos will be taken at this meeting for the 50th Anniversary Anniversary collage. Horticultural News On Tuesday evening, November November 26th, at the Newcastle United Church Sunday School Hall, the Newcastle Horticultural Horticultural Society held its Christmas show and pot-luck supper. Please recycle this newspaper The food was delicious and bountiful, the show exhibits were plentiful and beautiful. President Narda Hoogkamp welcomed all and gave a short summary of the constitution which was accepted. Secretary Dorclla Forget gave the year- end report and Treasurer Darlene Darlene Sullivan had prepared the 1996 financial report for distribution distribution and acceptance. The Newcastle Pathfinders and their leaders were thanked for their serving and kitchen work. Dorclla Forget was presented presented with a poinsettia for her secretarial work and Audrey Gogerty received a plant for her social convenorship. Bonnie Cowle and friends entertained entertained with their music and, as always, delighted the crowd. Wylma Allin presented Loma Crockett with a service certificate. certificate. Narda Hoogkamp received received the Stokes gift certificate certificate for the most points in 1996. Juniors who participated in the junior show were Brianne Bedard, Amy Leddy, Megan Leddy, Kevin Formosa, Ashley Daley and Travis Robinson. Eleven lucky persons won door prizes. Jean Rickard earned the most points in the adult show which was judged by Wilda Middle- ton and Betty Lycett. United Church On Sunday, December 1st, the lighting of tire First Advent candle of Hope was done by Jacqueline Mcgahy and daughter daughter Jessica. Reverend Douglas Warren assisted Reverend Stiles at this service of Holy Communion and dedication of the Voices United hymn books. The communion meditation meditation was titled The Journey Begins. Following the service and lunch served by the stewards, stewards, Advent Workshop was held. Thursday, December 5th UCW Trillium Unit meets at the manse for 12:30 pot luck luncheon. Youth Group meets at 6 p.m. sharp on Friday, December 6 to go to St. Mark's Whitby. At 7 p.m. on Sunday, December December 8 a cantata entitled "The Christmas Song" will be presented. News from St. George's This Sunday, December 1st, was the beginning of Advent, and the new church year. Kyle and Meghan McOustra did the readings and Jennifer Lindsay lit the first candle in the Advent Advent wreath ceremony. Flowers at the altar were given by Con- sic Robson in memory of her parents, George and Constance Famcomb. St. George's joins her many friends and family members in wishing Elizabeth Skclding a very happy 90th birthday. Orono Cards At Orono Town Hall on Wednesday evening November 27th, the following card players were lucky; 1st Ailccn Turner with 88 points, 2nd Marion Staples 87, 3rd Edgar Millson 84, 4th Ann Julichcr 81 and 5th Loma Crockett 81. Low scorer was Joyce Cowan. Lucky draw winners were Gladys Gladys Greenwood, Ruth Grady, Reid Harness, Grace Coatham, Jim Gordon, Martha Clark and Ailcen Turner. Save 20% on Any Purchases . (excluding Linda Lundstrom LaParka's) during Moonlight Magic. 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