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i Santa Arrives at Christmas Concert The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, December 9, 1998 Section Two Page 11 by Hazel Crago On Sunday afternoon, December 6th, at the Newcastle Community Hall, the Chamber of Commerce held its annual free Christmas Concert. The Down on the Corner Gang presented some lovely Christmas music and even Frosty the Snowman. Santa Claus arrived to the delight of the children. Refreshments were served and a social time enjoyed. Thank you, Newcastle and District Chamber of Commerce. News from Newcastle Public School. There is a free Seniors' Christmas dinner at N.P.S. on Tuesday, December 15 at 6:30 p.m. Please R.S.V.P. at the school 987-4262. Sympathy is extended • to relatives and friends of Joseph Marlin who passed away on Saturday, December 5th at Lakcridgc Health Centre, Bowmanville. Visitation was Monday at Newcastle Funeral Home with funeral mass at St. Francis of Assisi Church on Tuesday. The Optimists report that about 180 teens attended the dance on Friday night. The annual breakfast with Santa will be held on Saturday, December 19th. Tickets are available from Diane at 987-5653. Requests for food for the Food Bank are being made at this function. function. United Church On Sunday, December 6th at Newcastle United Church, beautiful candle arrangements by the Newton Selbys adorned the windows. Memorial poinsettias and Christmas decorations were in place for the Christmas season, although the weather temperatures temperatures are spring like. The Advent candles of Newcastle News Peace and Hope were lit. The Junior Choir joined the Senior Choir and their beautiful songs were appreciated. Reverend David Chisling delivered the reflection on Repentance and Hope for a Messiah. Nancy Chisling rendered rendered a beautiful solo, and it was announced she would be singing December 12 in Tyrone Church and December 19 in Uxbridge. On December 13, the third Sunday in Advent, the Sunday School makes a presentation on White Gift Sunday. Gifts wrapped in white paper, a child's toy, a box of chocolates or a present for an adult arc requested. On Thursday, December 3rd, eighteen members of the Trillium Unit enjoyed pot luck luncheon with hostess Gloria Gordon. President Joan Middleton conducted the business and Vange Warren was in charge of the devotional. Vange was assisted in her Christmas theme by Helen Nesbitt, Ruby Brunt, Ruby Warburton, Lena Graham, Alice Hopson and Jean Holmes. A Victorian Tea on February 13th from 2 to 4 p.m. was proposed by Gloria and accepted by the group. After the singing of Silent Night, Joan thanked Gloria for opening her home and Vange for the devotions. St.George's News Holy Communion was celebrated at both 8 and 11 o'clock services on Sunday, December 6 at St. George's Anglican Church. The flowers at the Altar were in loving mem ory of her parents George and Constance Farncomb and given by their daughter daughter Consie. The second Advent candle was lit, followed by prayer and the singing of, Light One Candle for Peace. Padre Saunders delivered a very powerful sermon explaining the coming of John the Baptist, and that we as Christians, need to prepare ourselves, not only to celebrate celebrate the Birth of Jesus, but to be ready for the coming of the Lord by preparing ourselves as individuals. Anyone who would like to donate memorial flowers flowers for Christmas for the church, please call Audrey Gogerty at 987-4950. Newcastle Community Bowling Monday Ladies Lenore Beckman 178, Linda Hawrylak 244, 175, Betty Major 224,175, 182, Linda Norrish 302, 230, Mary Pierik 184, Jean Pollard 185, 218, 200, Shirley Talbot 233, Sandy Tennant . 200, Val Witheridge 176. Tuesday Seniors Ruby Brunt 170, Vance Cooper 170, 226, Jean Holmes 152, 185, Alec Martin 179, Marilyn Martin 171, Albert Pearce 150, Stan Powell 171, Bertha Powell 150, 214, Joyce Stacey 222, John Tigwell 178, 203, Frank Tufford 159, Bill Wade 157, Marg Wade 154, 208, June Wilson 178. Thursday Mixed League Fifty-fifty winner was Fae Forget. Strike winner was Donna Adams. Joe Forget 178, 187, Debi Hannigan Roy Hopkins 185, Hall 175, Lea Dwyer 187, Donna Adams 193, Joe Mcndonca 203, 298, 182, Greg Forget 190, 270, Garry Saxby 288, 221, Kathryn Brown 189, Sharon Saxby 250, 188, Bill Brown 176, 222, Fae Forget 179, 230. Youth Bowling Seniors Gavin 209, Chris 162, 147, Jennifer 151, Kenny 131, 134, Ashley 150, Deanna 221, Kim 131, 132, Anthony 183, Doug 141, 155, Leah 140, 156, Stephanie 137. Intermediates Sarah 121, Janine 109, 126, Michael 104, 132, Dustin 106, 130, Ashley 104, Cecilia 105, Mike C. Ill, Chelsec 106, Matt 133, Juniors Curtis 51, Luke 112, John 63, Alex 74, Conner 89, Mark 91, Alex B. 75, Eric 85. Holiday Treats at Library Three-year-old Benjamin Smith, from Orono, enjoys a cookie with his mother, mother, Kelly, at the Newcastle Village Branch Library. The treats were part of a Patron Appreciation Day offered by the Friends of the Clarington Public Library at each of the four branches last week. Patrons were offered coffee and cookies to enjoy while listening to Christmas carols in the library. 248, 193, 200, Wes Forget 289, 232, Jean Balmy Weather Allows For Clean-up in Park by Harvey Yellowlees "You're not old until it takes you longer to rest than it does to get tired," "Maybe kids would eat better if you installed a "drive-through" window off the kitchen and handed them dinner in a bag." At the time of writing this news our park manager manager is picking up leaves with his tractor and attachment, attachment, December 3 and still beautiful weather. If anyone anyone hasn't finished their fall work yet it's not the weather stopping them. Bowling scores haven't changed much. Hampton is still in first place, then Solina, Hi C's, Courtice, Newtonshaw and My Team. Clarence Bray won the 50/50 draw, Barry Wood still has the high average 228. Ron Broome - high single 328 and Steve Pleasance high triple 781. I understand that Bruce Taylor has changed his style of bowling. It should help - and that Lloyd Broome was getting scratched many times. He decided to buckle down and get a little angry. It worked. He wasn't scratched, good going. Just two more weeks of bowling before Christmas. The Christmas lights coming on all over the village village arc making a beautiful touch of colour. Jean Taylor is home after spending a holiday with her children in Western Canada. Eileen Knox and Dorothy Snowden enjoyed a trip to Branson, Missouri. There were 9 3/4 tables for cards at Hampton on Wednesday. Winners were High Barb Cochrane 97, Matt Marchant 88, Wilma Kanlor 87, Fred Ashton 87, Ann English 83. Low Rac Shaekclton. Most lone hands Matt Marchant. (You should be able to get June a good Christmas present Matt). Lucky draws Marie Moses, Marie Gibson, Lloyd Broome, Ruby Smith, Richard Potter. Two more nights of cards before Christmas, After a beautiful day on Friday 12 1/2 tallies of players came to Solina Hall for cards. Everyone had a good time and the winners were: High Doris Solina News Flett 94, Bev Wiggans 87, Meta Swain 82, Marion Broome 81. George Gilroy had the most lone hands and Harvey Yellowlees won the low prize. Lucky draws Roger Annaert, Marie Brooks 2, Doris Hills, Helen Trewin, Jean Bothwell, Bev Wiggans, Albert Pearce, Betty Chumbley, Shirley Brooks, Mack McKinley, Alida McKinley. Once again we were plagued with wild animals. But, as usual, very capable hands took care of them in the person of Bernice Watson, Wes Hills, Mack McKinley and Joan Brooks. Roger Annaert, Harry Knox and Alida McKinley along with some helpers to serve, had lunch. This coming week will be the last card party until January 8th, 1999. Come out Friday for a good party. With Fred and Bernice Watson for supper on Saturday night were Gord and Marg Brown and Mark Walker was there too. Several from Solina were at Garnett Goyne's 80th birthday party at Ebenezer Church on Saturday. There was a good attendance attendance at Eldad church Sunday, but we always have room for more. Dave, Debbie, Mandy and Gillian MacGregor were greeters. Emily Vice was the lay reader. Gillian MacGregor lit the second Advent candle and Shawn Hinchcy gave the reading. The Morawctz family placed the animals in the crèche. The choir number was "How Long Has It Been?" Leader Ron Tidy was at the piano. Several people with December birthdays put their money in the birthday bank. Superintendant Alan Garbo looked after the bank. Betty Grant gave the "minute for missions". It was mitten tree Sunday. The tree was loaded with mittens, lints, gloves etc. Reverend Munro gave thanks. The children at Sunday School were preparing for White Gift service next Sunday. Please note that it will be at 10:00 a.m., not at 9:30. Reverend Munro's message was "Prepare A Road for the Lord". Service closed the hymn "All Poor Ones" and Go Now and Pass It On. There will be lunch after the service next week. Glad to report that Betty Munro is home from hospital following her surgery surgery and Bob Blackburn is feeling better after treatment treatment in hospital. DURHAM REGION oo .V Vv is m V. You Better Not Pout, You Better Not Cry... It's easy to get an additional Blue Box, we'll tell you why... Blue Boxes can be purchased for just $4.00 each. Contact: ■ Miller Waste Systems at (905) 723-8588 or 1-800-461-1582 Keep on Santa's "Good List"this year! Recycle Right... Use two Blue Boxes A message from the Region of Durham Works Department How can the Canada Education Savings Grant help your children? Z , f. V jjpw • The Government of Canada Is working with Canadians to help families save for the postsecondary postsecondary education so important to every child's future. • Now, the Canada Education Savings Grant provides an additional 20 cents for every dollar you save In a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP). • An RESP Is a tax-sheltered way to save for a child's post-secondary education, it can be started by parents, grandparents, relatives or friends. • Each child can receive a maximum Canada Education Savings Grant of $400 per year (with a savings contribution of $2,000). • if a child does not use his or her RESP you can transfer the savings to another child or roll the savings into your RRSP. • The Important thing Is to start today. 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