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The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, December 11, 1996 7 Lioness Club Collects Money for Food Bank Here's a proverb by Dante. From a little spark may burst a mighty flame. Thinking of flames etc. just a reminder to make sure your candles are all extinguished before before you leave your home at this Christmas season. Mrs. Donna Bright, Oshawa, and sister Irene Peel, of Bowmanville, Bowmanville, visited recently with their aunt, Kathleen Kimball. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Powell returned home recently after spending about a month in Oak Park, Illinois. Son Harold, who underwent bypass surgery in St. Joseph's Hospital, Chicago, is progressing favourably. Birthday greetings to Lena Graham, Allen Gray, Barry Head, Pat Blaker, Marisha Caswell, Caswell, John Bugelli, Marg Miller, Miller, Susan Likozar, and Ronald Powell. Congratulations and best wishes to Jim and Marjorie Caswell, Paul and Carol Reed on their December wedding anniversaries. The Newcastle Lioness Club met on Monday evening, December December 2nd. The buffet meal was organized by President Marilyn Martin, Kay Quinney and Lynn Lovekin. Seventy- one dollars was collected for the Food Bank. Contests and games provided entertainment. The evening closed with Christmas carols. Master Russell Hunt Ponty- pool, was Friday overnight visitor visitor with his grandparents Stan and Kay Powell. Brothers Grayden and Adrien were Saturday Saturday evening visitors. Mrs. Pauline Storks attended a Hydro meeting in Oshawa on Thursday morning. The Newcastle BIA had their annual meeting and dinner on Thursday evening. The Lions catered a lovely turkey dinner. Mrs. Mary Foster and June Burke attended the Bowmanville Bowmanville House Tour on Saturday and turkey dinner at Trinity Church following. On Sunday, Mr. Earl Foster went to Campbcllford to visit sister Evelyn and brother-in- law Earl Young for Evelyn's birthday. On Sunday, December 8, 1996, . at Newcastle United Church, Jade Dejong, daughter of Kelly Powell and Ed Dejong, Dejong, Pontypool was baptized by Reverend Donald Stiles. Following the service, Kelly's parents, Maureen and Russell Powell, entertained about fifteen fifteen family members to luncheon. luncheon. Sunday visitors with Jean and Glenn Allin were Shirley and Moe Schrotcr and family, Peterborough, Peterborough, Nancy and A1 Ka- rhu and children, Mary Anne and Emily Allin, Brampton. On Saturday Mr. and Mrs. Doug Nugent and Jenna had a family dinner when they celc- . brated two birthdays, Annette's father's, Doug Rowe of Bowmanville Bowmanville and Doug Nugent's. On Friday evening, December December 6, at Ncwtonvillc Hall, the following were declared winners winners of the euchre games: 1st Olive Little with 96 points, 2nd Helen McTavish 83, 3rd Don Stapleton 83,4th Marion Scars 81, 5th Lena Graham 79, 6th Eileen O'Hara 78, 7 th Ai Icon Turner 78. Draws were won by Aldcn Hubbard, Dorothy Branch, Yvonne Baziw, Laura Smith, Aleck Moffat, Klaus Zulauf, Velma Jakcman, Eileen Staple- ton and Ailccn Turner. There were 17 1/2 tables last Friday and all will hope to return on December 20th for the next party. Mrs. Bernice Henderson, Ncwtonvillc, visited on Monday Monday with her cousin, Mrs. Myrtle Myrtle Alldrcd. Mr. Bruce Alldrcd, Port Hope, visited his mother, Myrtle Myrtle Alldrcd, on Sunday afternoon. afternoon. Mrs. Audrey Gogcrty enjoyed enjoyed the weekend in Bowmanville Bowmanville with daughter Sheila Wilson and family. Last Tuesday evening Park- view Social Club and Board members enjoyed turkey dinner dinner entered by Ncwtonvillc United Church Women. Mr. Bruce Burley, Scarborough, Scarborough, was a recent visitor with ills parents, Ron and Marg Burley. Burley. On Friday evening Mr. and by Jack and Hazel Crago Mrs. Murray Paterson enjoyed the Angels Aware program presented by the Youth Group of St. Mark's United Church, Whitby. Grandchildren Ian and Sarah Milton, Lcsle and Jennifer De Jonge participated in this popular popular concert. Some of Newcastle Youth Group also enjoyed the program. Mrs. Lena Graham accompanied accompanied Sam and Kathy Curcatz to Toronto on Sunday when they attended The Grace Church on the Hill where Lena's daughter-in-law daughter-in-law Melva is organist and choir director. Four soloists soloists participated in the Messiah and in the chorus part, the congregation congregation joined in a lovely performance. News from St. George's The ACW Christmas Turkey Dinner was attended by a record crowd of parishioners and friends who enjoyed a delicious delicious dinner with all the trimmings trimmings prepared by master chefs Bette Collier and June Alldread, Guests of honour were the men who have helped the ACW with catering during the past year. The evening concluded with a rousing carol sing accompanied accompanied on the piano by Kathy Rhodes. On Sunday the Altar Guild, under the leadership of president president Audrey Moir, attended a corporate communion at the 8 a.m. service and had breakfast together afterwards in the parish parish hall. At the 11 a.m. service Joy, Nathan and Katelyn Laing led the Advent Wreath lighting ceremony with the two candles being lighted by Patrick Laing and Alyssa Holmes. Flowers at the altar were given given by Dick and Lynn Lovekin in memory of loved ones. After the service the Youth Group sold the gingerbread cookies they had made and decorated and the proceeds will be sent to support Covenant House. United Church On Thursday at noon, President President Sheila Stiles hosted a pot luck dinner for the Trillium Unit of the UCW. Business was conducted by leader Joan Middleton and Mrs. Vange Warren gave the devotional. Advent II or Peace Sunday was observed at Newcastle United Church on Sunday, De cember 8, 1996. The lighting of the Advent candles was performed performed by Lynda, Meghan and Robbie MacGregor. Special hymn, Hold Thou My Hand, was rendered by the Allin sisters, sisters, Shirley Schrotcr, Nancy Karhu and Mary Ann Allin. Mary Ann also sang the beautiful beautiful solo, Jesus Will Still Be There. The Sacrament of Holy Baptism Baptism was celebrated as Jude Jenna-Maureen Dejong daughter daughter of Kelly Powell and Edward Edward Dejong and Christopher Brian Elliott son of Ulrike Angela Angela (Lanz) Elliott and Brian Melvin Elliott were christened by Reverend Donald Stiles. Ulrike Ulrike Angela was also baptized and confirmed and her husband Brian Melvin was received into the membership of the church. Angela's sister was present, having come from Saudi Arabia. Arabia. Reverend Stiles announced the passing of Cora Patterson, wife of the late Reverend W.W. Patterson who ministered ministered in Newcastle United in the forties. Reverend Douglas Warren preached the sermon A Covenant-Keeping Covenant-Keeping God. Commun ion and baptism are contracts making promises to God. A musical evening was held in the evening. Carol singing was a prelude to the program, with the first numbers by the Junior Choir being Mary Mary and the Gingerbread House. Arline Ayre sang the beautiful solo, The Birthday of a King. Ding Dong Merrily on High was sung by the Allin sisters. The duet by Jean and Glenn Allin was Little Son of Mary. The Christmas Song Cantata directed by Elizabeth Chidley, with pianist Janet Cringle was narrated by Charles Ewert. Charles presented organist Elizabeth Chidley, Junior Choir directors Janet Cringle and Hazel May Munro with poinsettias in appreciation of their work. Candles were lit and distributed distributed to choir and congregation, making a fitting conclusion to the evening as all sang One Little Candle. Refreshments followed. Sunday, December 15, is White Gift Sunday. Friday, December 13 The Youth Group meets at 7 p.m. to organize shopping for their Christmas family. Sounds of Christmas -- The annual Tree Lighting ceremony in Newcastle was held on November 29th. Newcastle Bowling Scores Monday Ladies League Linda Hawrylak 226, 182, Sheila Langstaff 195, Sherry Eden 187, Debi Hannigan 182, 186, Linda Norrish 186, 198, 273, Jean Pollard 288, 203, Marilyn Major 178, Pauline Coady 259, Betty Major 186, 190, Marg Wade 178, 181, Colleen Jurgens 242. Seniors Tuesday Vance Cooper 199, Joyce Stacey 237, 154, Art Compton 169, 171, Maureen Powell 179, Albert Pearce 178, 197, Stan Powell 169, 167, Eil Bolder- stone 158,' Merfil Henry 152, 157, Marg Wade 209, 193, John Tigwell 226, 194, Bill Wade 189, Ruby Brunt 156, 218, Alec Martin 242, Bertha Powell 155,170, Alice Hopson 159, 180. Thursday Mixed League 50/50 - Fae Forget. Strike Jackpot - Ken Richards. Richards. Ken Jury 210, 185, 245, Fae Forget 211, 179, 226, Jackie Kindratiuk 200, Kathryn Brown 257, Wes Forget 242, 207, Chris Nicholson 204, 180, Charlie Anderson 219, Lyle Jackson 208, 178, Betty Richards Richards 193, 180, 177, Joe Forget 193, 234, 226,-Jean Hall 184, 298, Ken Richards 177, 189, 185, Amos Langley 200, Do- rclla Forget 181, 182, Garry Saxby 244, 221,202. Roy Nichols Motors ... f k > TÉÉI Always the gentleman, Scott is shown assisting Kelly out of a fabulous Corvette presently on display in the showroom of Roy Nichols Motors. Looking on with approval are some of the very courteous sales staff you'll find at this dealership which is located in Cotirtice at the corner of Highway No. 2 and Courtice Road. At Nichols Motors, you'll find a great selection of used vehicles and of course the full line of cars and trucks from Chevrolet, as well as Geo, and Oldsmobilcs. Whether you are buying or leasing, the professionals at Nichols Motors can tailor a deal suited to your budget. Come in soon. MOTORS LTD. Highway No. 2 at Courtice Road Telephone 436-222/