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Page 10 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, December 10,1997 Orono and Community News by I. Challice Quote - "We all have something to give. So if you know how to read, find someone who can't. If you've got a hammer, find a nail! If you're not hungry, not lonely, not in trouble - seek out someone who is." - (George Bush in state of Union address). Sure glad to have to visit our post office daily, again and just in the nick of time for Christmas mailing. Mrs. Jennie Bowins spent the weekend with daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Haaslam, Oshawa. Belated happy birthday to Mr. Hugh Stapleton, who last Saturday, December 6, celebrated his SOth birthday, birthday, with a large party, held in his honor in Ncwtonvillc Grist Mill. Crowds from far and near brought greetings, gifts and cards. Mr. and Mrs. Carmen Cornish, Mr. Ralph Wood, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Morton, Kendal, the 0. Challices, all from Orono were among those in attendance. attendance. Christmas lights and decorations are becoming quite showy throughout the village and surrounding areas. Orono Town Hall Card Party Alice Hooey 84, Bob Allin 81, Arvilla Partridge 78, Aleck Moffat 73, Ann Julichcr 71. Low score - Marion Sears. Lucky draws - Ann Julicher, Bob Allin, Jim Gordon, Charles Stapleton, Edgar Millson. Euchre party every Wednesday night in Town Hall at 8 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. 0. Challice spent Sunday and Monday visiting their three daughters in Peterborough. Sunday was Santa Claus parade and as usual, it drew a large crowd. Congratulations to Orono United's big musical celebration, the Toronto "Messiah" Choir (75 voices) voices) in concert Saturday evening. A full house of dedicated music lovers, enjoyed every minute! Our 150th celebration. Horticulture Annual Meeting Thursday evening December 4, Orono Horticulture Society held their annual dinner and meeting, in main hall of Orono United Church. A crowd of around 80 members members and friends sat down to a very tasty pot-luck (how lucky!) dinner. Reverend Russell gave blessing, and President Carol Mostcrt read a Christmas poem and welcomed everyone, especially especially our guests. The president introduced introduced the head tabic - President Carol and Cor Mostcrt, District Director Kathleen Petries and hubby, Mr. Charles Trim, on behalf of Mayor Hamrc, Mrs. Lorna Atkins secretary, Mrs. Flo Sharpe, Treasurer and Mr. Ken Love, Assistant director. Wc wish to thank the Girl Guides and leaders who did such a wonderful job of cleaning and helping to serve too. Congratulations girls, on a job well done! Lorna Atkins gave the secretary's 1997 yearly report and it was a very successful successful year! Our thanks to Edward and Olive Millson for an excellent auditor's report. Cor Mostcrt gave a beautification report and thanked all for their help. Doreen Lowery gave show chairman's report and the following winners - Judge's Choice - Ann Anderson, Best Arrangement - Lorna Atkins, Most Points in Year - Lorna Atkins. Judge Dini Schoenmaker gave helpful remarks. Minnie Zegers introduced introduced our guests for the evening, Arnold and Jessica Mostcrt (Dr. Sherwin) who provided us with very excellent piano ducts, solos and guitar music. Really kept us all thrilled with Christmas music, and everyone joining in to the music. Isabelle gave a poem "The Real Meaning of Christmas". President Carol thanked everyone and Kathleen Petrie, district director, installed 1998 executive and congratulated the society society for another successful year! The society donated 2 large boxes of groceries and bag of hand knit mittens to the Salvation Army. Our very best wishes to one and all for the coming festive season. Heather Rebekah Bazaar The annual Christmas bazaar was held on Saturday, December 6 in I.O.O.F hall, with an excellent excellent attendance, as usual. The bake sale table, is always a favorite and sells out quickly. The candy tables arc also in great demand. Penny sale tables draw a big crowd and had a great variety of goodies. The big draw winners were as follows - Pretty framed picture - Lois Crider, Cobourg. Big bag of mixed candy - Rena Sinclair. Main draw winners - Afghan - Hand Crocheted - Jean Vanstonc, Newcastle. Very beautiful quilt - Marie Gibson, Newcastle. Be sure to get your tickets tickets on the upcoming turkey draw, from any of the members members or in the local stores. Orono and Kirby Church News Outdoor Christmas Tree - Again this year the Sunday School and the M & S Committee are erecting a Christmas Tree on the front lawn of the Orono Church. They will decorate it with white lights and are selling coloured lights for $2.00 a piece. When you buy a light wc put a card on the tree dedicated to a child, grandchild, mom, dad, sister, sister, etc. or in memory of someone and change the light bulb from white to coloured. There are envelopes in the pews to put on the collection plate. Half of the money raised will go to the M & S Fund and half to the Sunday School, either Kirby or at Orono. Please place your envelope and information on the collection plate. Christmas Flowers - Anyone wishing to donate money or poinsettias for Christmas contact Donna Scott at 983-5026. U.C.W. #1 meets on Wednesday, December 10, for a noon pot-luck lunch at Orono Church. Ladies Time Out meet on Wednesday, December 10, 12 noon for their Christmas pot-luck lunch. Gate #316 (supported by our M & S Funds) is in need of good, clean clothing clothing and bedding, blankets, sleeping bags. Items can be left in the Supply Room, #5, Lower C.E. Hall, Orono Church: Special need for warm winter clothing for men. Van Belle Flowers... Aaron, on the left, their dad Jim and John were amazed at the selection of plants and flowers that arc available (or Christmas at Van Belle Flowers which is located on Hwy. 2, just cast of Courlicc. Van Belle Flowers is a floral paradise, and is completely Jeched out in all its Christmas finery. The Enochs discovered everything imaginable for Christmas floral decorating, such as poinsettias, Christmas cactus, traditional favourites in fresh flowers, plants and gorgeous arrangements ready-made or custom-designed to fit any decor. Van Belle Flowers can arrange delivery anywhere and they'd he delighted to hear from you. I he Van Belle family has been helping local families celebrate Christmas since 1958 and this year is no exception. Give yourself a treat anil drop by and see them soon! ,1 Van Belle Flowers Courlicc Oshawa Whilhy -4441 579-1118 668-1650 Sunday, December 21 - Sing Along Sunday at Kirby at 9:30 a.m. and Orono 11 a.m. Sunday, December 21 - The Sunday School will present 'Whose Birthday Is It Anyway?' The pageant will begin at 4 p.m. followed followed by a pot-luck supper and entertainment. Christmas Eve - Service at 7 p.m. at Orono. There will be NO service at Lcskard this year. Jim Snoeh, our Christmas Shopper, is shown with two of his sons, Aaron on his right, and John, as they are looking at a sample of a host of gift-giving ideas you'll find at Hooper's Jewellers in Downtown Bowmanvillc. Ron Hooper is shown in the photo as he prepares to show Jim and his sons the full selection of items available for Christmas. Hooper's Jewellers has been "Bowmanville's Family Jewellers" since 1945 and this year the selection has never been better. Choose the perfect gift from a huge selection of watches for men, women and children from world-famous makers such as Bulova, Seiko, Citizen and Timex. They have a wonderful selection of diamond rings, necklaces and other fine jewellery that is sure to please everyone on your list. if it's a clock you're looking for, be sure to check out the. fine collection of anniversary and wall clocks as well as Heirloom and Howard Miller grandfather clocks. Visit Hooper's Jewellers ^ , Historic Downtown Bowmanville. enjoy the experience oopers Jewelers Ltd. "Your Family Jewellers Since 1945" Street W:st, Bowmanville I'll 623-5747 Neale Borutskic, staff member at McGregor I.D.À. Drugs is ready to offer assistance as Jim, along with sons John and Aaron arc checking out some of the many gift sets of cosmetics, one of which is sure to please their mom Chris. Jim discovered that McGregor's has a huge selection of gift ideas that his wife would love to receive at Christmas time, such as perfumes and colognes from such famous names as: ici by Coty, French Vanilla by Houbigant, Longing by Coty, Vanilla Musk by Coty and Celebrate, Also available for the men on your list is aftershave and cologne by Preferred Stock, Stetson, British Sterling, Gravity, Old Spice and English Leather. In stock as well arc electric shavers by Remington, Philishave and Braun as well as slylcrs and dryers. Jim, John and Aaron also discovered a wide assortment of candies and boxed chocolates by I x auya Secord and Black Magic as well as greeting cards, gift wrap and a host of gift ideas as well McGregor I.D.A. Drugs 5 King Street West, Bowmanville 623-5792