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» The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, December 11, 1996 5 mt Eldad United Church Women Looking as if they may have just stepped out of a Charles Dickens novel, Kelly and Scott portray our Victorian Victorian couple on a pre- Christmas shopping tour of local businesses. The Victorian era was, perhaps, a lime when many of our present-day Yuletide traditions took root. It was an era when the notion of a festive festive tradition around December December 25th came into being. It was a time when shopkeepers shopkeepers and business people offered their customers quality quality goods and the all- important personal touch. And that's just the kind of atmosphere atmosphere you'll find in this community among business people with a longstanding tradition of serving their clients clients well. These are men and women for whom customer satisfaction isn't a. job or even a career, but a full-time lifestyle and commitment. So, trim the lamps, toss an extra log on the fire and curl up in your favorite wing-back chair. Join Kelly and Scott for their tour of some of the local businesses who embody the traditions cited above. See how the traditions of the past and the innovations of the present can combine experience for a memorable shopping munity. in this com- OLD TIME CHRISTMAS - Kelly and Scott pause for tea in this photo from the dining room of the Bowmanville Bowmanville Museum. Eldad U.C.W. met at Silks Café in Bowmanville, Monday, Monday, December 2, at 12:30 p.m. for lunch, 19 members were present. Following a delicious meal together, a short meeting was conducted by President Pat Best. This included the minutes minutes and treasurer's report by Vi Ashton. There will be a workshop Tuesday, January 28, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at Ebenezer and the Annual meeting February Memorial Hospital Closes Elective Operating Room for Holidays Memorial Hospital Bowmanville Bowmanville will be closing the Operating Room for elective surgeries over the Christmas period -- Friday, Dec. 20, 1996 to Monday, Jan. 6, 1997. The hospital closes the Operating Room every year at this lime. Please note that emergency cases will still be accepted. 26, 2:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Hampton Hampton Church. Correspondence was received regarding gifts to our foster child. Church calendars calendars are still for sale. Towels and a set of sheets will be added added to our personal contributions contributions to Bcthesda House - a re quest from the Sunday School for help with lunch after the White Gift service was approved approved - reports were heard from the programme, stewardship stewardship and manse committees. Programme committee - Eileen Eileen Knox and Donna Johnston led with readings, prayers and thoughts on Advent, ending with the singing of Silent Night. An enjoyable way to complete complete the year. Lois N. Yellowlees Press Reporter McGregor Drugs ... teat Uli Ill ÏSK5V ■ , : ka-Lfl fSolE? JK' 4$ "■ % l !?>** w ,: ' v § i « ■ Our Victorian couple, Scott and Kelly are shown in front of the gift counter at McGregor Drugs with Bonnie McCracken. McGregor Drugs has a great selection of gift items as well as a huge choice of cosmetics for men and women, such as colognes, aftershaves and perfumes from such famous names as: Preferred Stock, Stetson, British Sterling, Gravity, Old Spice, English Leather, ici by Coty, French Vanilla by Houbigant, Longing by Coty, Vanilla Musk by Coty and Celebrate. Also in stock are electric shavers by Remington, Philishave and Braun as well as stylcrs and dryers. Scott and Kelly also discovered a wide assortment of candies and boxed chocolates by Laura Secord and Black Magic as well as greeting cards and gift wrap. McGregor I.D A Drugs 5 King St. West Bowmanville (905) 623-5792 Generations ... Scott and Kelly are shown in the above photo with Louise Hornigold and Melissa Vanden Heuvel of Generations Nanny and Companion Service. Scott and Kelly were impressed with this rather unique organization and the services they provide. They supply nannies for children and companions for the elderly, physically or mentally challenged people, full or part-time, live-in or live-out, to provide reliable care in the client's home. Their service includes such things as child care, light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, some personal care as well as companionship. Scott and Kelly suggest that if you know of anyone who is in need of any of these services, please call Generations. They really care! Generations Nanny and Companion Service' 214 King St. East, Bowmanville Telephone 623-4439 Pam Tile ... © J.F Grace Petralito, of Pam Tile, is showing our Victorian couple a small sample of floor and wall tiles that are available in their shop. The experts at Pam Tile can offer you expert advice on your decorating requirements and they will gladly provide you with valuable tips if you're going to tackle the project yourself. If you prefer, the installers at Pam Tile will do the job for you, beginning with a free estimate right tip to the finished job. Whether it's ceramic tile, vinyl or hardwood flooring, you can count on Pam Tile to provide you with total satisfaction. Call them soon. They'll be delighted to hear from you. Pam Tile 84 King Street West, Bowmanville Telephone 623-3929