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22 The Clarington/Courtice Independent, Bowman ville, Saturday, December 14, 1996 The Touch of Country Singers Performing in Blackstock by Joyce Kelly Many from this area enjoyed the show "Nunsense" produced by the Choral Society at Port Perry Town Hall these past three weekends. Congratulations Congratulations on a great production. Larry Hoskin of Lake Louise, Alberta has been visiting visiting his mother, Mrs. Muriel Hoskin, and other relatives and friends for a few days. On Sunday Sunday evening Joan and Harvey Graham hosted a family dinner when Muriel Hoskin, Pat Fletcher and Ron and Sandra Hoskin and their families with their friends attended. A bridal shower with a Christmas theme was hosted by Gwenyth Thompson with Dorothy Venning as co-hostess in honour of Laura Gilbank. Judy's customers gathered at Gwenyth's .home in Port Perry on Saturday morning to enjoy time together with games, food, fellowship and many gifts for the bride-to-be. Laura thanked everyone for their gifts and best wishes. Congratulations to Tom and Tammy Purchase who were recently recently married in Markham. Tom and Tammy have just moved into the home vacated by Tara and Terry Taylor and Bailey. Welcome to our community. community. Many Christmas events are coming up. On Wednesday evening The Touch of Country Singers are hosting a Christmas Christmas concert with guest artists, music from the Public and High Schools and the Lindsay Kawartha Male Choruses in addition to numbers by their own group. This special event will be at the Blackstock Rec. Centre on Wednesday, December December 11. On Sunday evening all the local local church choirs will gather at the United Church at 7:30 "Bazaar"Arrest at Knox wmpt pif* §!§!l 1 ! I 1 k ||| ; m wtm * i ■j ■k r w . * « Amanda Roberts doesn't look too upset about being "arrested" by Andy Vanharmelen at the Knox Christian School Bazaar last Saturday. She was one of many surprised surprised bazaar-goers who were hauled off to the jail-and- bail cage for such offences as bad table manners, "looking "looking too good," and drinking Canada Dry. (Get it? Drinking Drinking the country dry?) Proceeds from the annual sale and auction go to support the Bowmanville District Christian School Society. ,n " > Help Save The Environment and SAVE PLASTIC NEWSPAPER SLEEVES Bring in 200 plastic Newspaper Sleeves from your Clarington/Courtice Independent, and you can place a classified advertisement f or 1 /2 Price Value up lo $20,00. Limited to one coupon per customer. Hurry! Limited Time Offer The Bowmanville Cattaîriati & ta Usman 62 King St. West 623-3303 Bowmanville p.m. for the annual Carol service. service. This is always an evening filled with the traditional as well as new Christmas music. Try not to miss it. You need not to be a church member to enjoy it. On Saturday, November 30, students and teachers from Cartwright High School's class of 1986 gathered for a 10-year reunion. Tara Bailey-Taylor was M.C. for the evening which was held at the Emerald Marc Restaurant on Shirley Road. Everyone enjoyed the dinner, dancing and the opportunity opportunity to reminisce. The Cartwright High School's Christmas luncheon for seniors will be held Wednesday, December 18, at noon. Call the High School to make reservations. Several from here enjoyed the 19 th annual Christmas Carol Carol service at the Scugog Shores Museum Church on Sunday evening. It concluded with everyone everyone singing Silent Night, accompanied accompanied by Irwin Smith playing the old pump organ which originally was in Tyrone Church. On December 1st a birthday party was held for Bailey Taylor Taylor who turned 2 on December 6. It was a fun-filled afternoon in Seagrave with lots of cake and ic ecream. News from St. John's Anglican The folks at St. John's extend heartiest congratulations to Bcmie and Gloria Smuck on th 30th anniversary of their wedding. wedding. After the morning service on December 8th, Church Librarians Librarians Anne Carmichael and Ruth Welham-Umphrcy, with the members of the Library Committee, Committee, set up a Christmas Book Fair in the Parish Hall. The theme was, of course, the real story of Christmas and there were lots of beautiful Christmas books, for young and old, on display. Many of these books would not be found on the displays or shelves in the "average" bookstore. bookstore. Not all the books on display display were "Christmasy". There were books covering a variety of subjects including Anglican theology, Eucharist, excellent Lives of the Saints and many other topics - all great ideas for Christmas gifts. And there was good response from Church members. Sales were brisk and The Library Committee members members were delighted that several several of the items sold were then donated to the Library. The Book Fair will be held again after the service on Sunday, December 15th. December 15 th is shaping up as a bright and busy day for the people of St. John's. Choral Morning Prayer will be the Service for the Third Sunday of Advent and on this occasion it will include the Annual Children's Children's Christmas Pageant. This year's pageant has been rehearsed rehearsed in secret and only Fa ther Hugh, the Church school teachers, and of course, the children know what we'll all be watching. But we all know it will be just great; every year this pageant is a real delight. After the service there will be a pot-luck lunch and, as already noted, a repeal of the Book by Paul Reesor Before leaving home, unplug all indoor Christmas lights and holiday (electrical) ornaments. Natural Christmas trees require require water (at base) to prevent needles from becoming too dry. Keep needles clear of lights and use the reflective metal collar at the base of larger larger (hotter) bulbs. Don't overload extension cords that have the multiple outlet (or multiple outlet adapters). adapters). Over heated wires could result in an electrical fire. Check the cords of all Christmas Christmas lights and holiday (electrical) (electrical) ornaments. Storage of these items over many years can make the plastic wire coating coating brittle. This damage could expose the 'live' wires within creating an unsafe situation. Avoid power lines when Fair. Then, in the evening, the Choir - supported by a goodly number of St. John's people - will join, with other Cartwright Choirs and Congregations, in the annual Advent and Christmas Christmas Carol Service at Black- stock United Church. hanging Christmas lights Take extreme caution when using a ladder around overhead electrical wires when hanging outdoor Christmas lights. These wires are not insulated: the external coating is only 'weatherproofing' to protect the wires. Plyg all outdoor lights into outlets with ground fault circuit circuit interrupter protection. Ask a friend to assist you when maneuvering or' working on the ladder. Never put the ladder on a slippery surface and keep at a safe angle against the house. Thank you for your interest. Reader's ideas or questions are always welcome. Please write "UNPLUGGED" care of The Canadian Statesman, P.O. Box 190 Bowmanville, Ontario L1C3K9. Tips to Help Prevent Electrical Hazards During Christmas 'Tis the season to give Help make a child's wishes come true Bring in a new unwrapped toy and we y ll give you a 3-month subscription. The Statesman Toy Drive 62 King St. West We need your help this holiday season Toys will be collected by the Salvation Army for distribution to local children.