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The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, December 3,1997 Section Two Page5 Selina News by Harvey Yellowlees We flatter those we scarcely know, and please our fleeting guests, but render many a heartless blow to those we love the best. The purpose of education education is to replace an empty mind with an open one. The snow is all gone and we're waiting for some fresh? Our rural bowlers had an interesting night on Tuesday. That Hampton team, must be slowed down. They now have 43 points, then Newtonshaw 36, Solina 30, then my team with 32 (I didn't know I had a team, but if I have I'll work on them from now on), Hi C's 18 and Courtice 4. The 50-50 draw was won by Lloyd Broome (another Solina player). Wednesday night at Hampton there wasn't a big crowd, but a good time was reported. Winners were High - Vivian Barrett 79, Alvin Spenser 76, Pat Simpson 74, Muriel Butson 73, Rod Simpson 72. Low Marg Hall 46. Draws - Bill Taylor, Rod Simpson, Barb Cochrane, Vivian Barrett, Marg Hall. Come again this week. Our son, Wayne and his wife Mette, left for Denmark on Thursday to be with Mette's brother, Allan Iversen. His wife Vebeke was quite ill and died on Saturday. Our sympathy is extended to them and Vebeke's family. The card party at Solina Hall brought forth 12 tables of players. Results as; follows - High - Karen Essery 89, Bill McHugh 87, Doris Flett 86, Lloyd ' Broome 85. Ellen Ormiston had 6 lone hands., Jean Munday was the most honest player with a score of 45. Lucky draws - Ernie Brown, Fred Watson, Bill Stanley (2), Helen Trewin, Verna ' Robinson, John Broome, Bev Wiggans, Lloyd Broome, Charles Kelly, Lincoln Aker, Harry Knox. Ross and Marj Cryderman served lunch. See you again this week. In the report of the Solina Silver Set meeting last week I omitted telling who won the draws. Elaine Wotten won the $100.00, John Snowden $50.00 and Brian Bubar $25.00. On Saturday evening 16 from Solina attended the St. Paul's Church roast beef supper and reported an excellent meal. After viewing the lights on the way home, some were at Doris Flett's for a card game, and of course, lunch. A good evening. On Friday the Eldad Stewards had a bake sale at the Bowmanville Mall and realized $550.00. Thanks to everyone who helped in any way. , Eldad ' church had a ' good turn-out on Sunday. Larainc and Trudy Bennett were greeters and Cindy Ashton the lay reader. The first Advent candle was lit by Stephanie Garbc. Readers were Brandon Tink, Shawn Vice and Mitch Morawctz. The choir number was "People Look East", Betty Munro, organist. Sunday School superintendent Allan Garbc invited all to place their mittens on the tree supplied by Wes and Doris Hills, The church was beautifully decorated for Christmas by Pat Best, Elaine Baker, Loraine and Harry Knox and Fred Watson, Thanks folks I Reverend Munro's message was "The Everlasting Word of Promise". The service closed with 'In The Bleak Midwinter' and 'Go Now and Pass It On'. Ron Tidy, oür new organist, who will be starting starting duties the first of January, played for the last song of the service. We welcome Ron and his wife Barbara to our church. Let's try to fill the church for the month of December. It's only one hour. Tonight (Sunday) was a lovely Advent Carol service service at Hampton. Thé choirs of Zion, Hampton and Eldad shared their musical talents for this evening of song. Next Sunday will be White Gift service led by the Sunday School. Bring presents of toys, clothing etc. to share with others who need our help. The Men's Breakfast was held at Eldad Church Sunday morning at* 8:00 a.m. Some 15+ men enjoyed breakfast served by the Eldad men. Francis Johnston is chairman and conducted the meeting. The speaker was George Gudgeon, who spoke on Transplant Awareness. This topic proved to be very informative and was enjoyed by all present. New Power Service A new business venture was launched November 13th that will assist Ontario's municipal electric electric utilities to remain competitive with the deregulation of the electricity electricity industry. , ENERconnect, a new company that will offer a full range of power procurement procurement services, was unveiled. Developed by the Municipal Electric Association - the co-operative co-operative of Ontario's 306 municipal electric utilities - ENERconnect was created created to make power pur. chasing cost-effective, simple and reliable. The December meeting of the Clarington Business Group will be held on December 16th at 7:30 a.m. at Silk's Café. The meeting will feature a special 'sit down' breakfast along with lots of time to mix, mingle and generally enjoy each other's company! ITus year, there will be "loonie" raffles where the proceeds will be donated to Bcthesda House. Members of the Group are requested to donate items for the raffles. 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