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Ebenezer U.C.W. Group Donates $ 2,300 to Charities The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, December 23, 1 VUS Section Two On Tuesday, December 8, at 6:30 p.m„ 31 ladies from Ebenezer U.C.W. celebrated the season in the C.E. hall, as we enjoyed a Christmas dinner. dinner. With Eileen Down at the piano, we sang 'Johnny Applcsccd'. Our meal was catered by 'Caterin' Kin', and thoroughly enjoyed. President Olive Munro opened the meeting with a timely story called 'A Christmas Miracle'. Greta announced that the U.C.W. had received $2300.00 lor assisting a local travel agency with a Branson bus trip. The money was divided among St. Vincent's Kitchen, the Honduras Disaster Fund and the Ebenezer Board of Stewards. Margaret Down displayed a spray of holly as she read a Christmas card she had received from Elsie Down several years ago. It was called the 'Legend of the Holly'. Following the reading of 'An Old English Prayer', the offering was gathered and dedicated. We also gave to the Fellowship of the Least Coin and the Native Healing Fund. Eileen led us in a much appreciated carol sing using the 1st verse and chorus of much loved Christmas carols. We always look forward to readings presented by Mildred Muir and she delighted everyone as she gave two selections. The first was called 'Christmas of Old' by Bill Straiten, the second was 'The Negotiations before Christmas' and was a lament of Mrs. Claus because her husband always left her home when lie went to do the joyful work of delivering toys on Christmas Eve. Margaret Down gave a meditation. The closing was 'The Twenty-third Psalm for Busy People' by Toki Miyashina. Bowmanville Toastmasters A festive mood pervaded the December 15, 1998 meeting of Bowmanville Toastmasters. Chairman Toastmaster Karen Martin had each member of the head table choose a favourite Christmas Carol of which the assembly sang the first verse as an opening to the meeting. Many members dressed Darlington Generating Station Joins Police Toy Drive Santa had plenty of helpers this year at the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station. About $2,200 in donations was collected from staff at the plant during a one-day blitz. Volunteers then used the money to purchase toys for the Durham Regional Police Food and Toy Drive. On Wednesday, December 16th, volunteers from the Durham Regional Police dropped by to pick up the donations. Shown above arc Darlington volunteers Kim Doyle, Megan Hearne, Deb Devcnyi, Linda Maycock, Julia Lindsay, Bonnie Olson and Rob Lafrance as well as Daryll Burr (right) a volunteer with the Durham Regional Police. Not shown in the photo are Darlington volunteers Lisa Wicrdsma, Jeff Hubbcll, Susan Garner, Nancy Young and Jackie Demmcr. C ^u£etules Just in the "nick" of lime, we'd like to deliver our best wishes for a merry holiday season. We appreciate your dropping in on us this year. the staff of Tim's Rent-All Ltd. & Tim's Party Centre 102 King Street West, Bowmanville 623-9838 J c. J-JOPE YOUR CHRISTMAS TURNS OUT JUST RIGHT! Here's our foolproof recipe for a perfect holiday season: r Take One Part Cheer Add Two Parts Joy Throw In Our Very Best Wishes And Serve In Generous Portions To A Fine Mix Of People Mkc You! Sweet tidings and many thanks to all. DENNIS PIZZERIA RESTAURANT 219 King Street East, Bowmanville 623-330 Christmas Hours: Christmas Evo 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Christmas Day Closed - Boxing Day Closed; Doc. 27 opon 3 p.m. • 12 a.m, ' Now Year's Evo 11 a.m, - 8 p.m.; Closed Now Year's Day OJ.il in seasonal red and brought an ornament to decorate the room. President Carol Wonnacott scored a hat-trick as she earned three trophies. Toastmaster Gordon West introduced each of the speakers by stressing the objectives for which they were striving. Table Topics Master Connie Nelson cast each member in a fictional role to choose the contents of their Christmas stockings. To maintain the Christmas theme Toastmaster Denise Marek delivered an exerpt from Charles Dickens "A Christmas Carol". We resume our regular meetings on January 5, 1999 at "The Darlington Hydro Information Center", Bowmanville. We meet at 7:30 - 9:30. Come and visit to see Toastmasters in action. The Gift of Christmas The Bowmanville Rotary Club got into the real spirit of Christmas this year, donating $1,000 to both the Salvation Army's Christmas Appeal and to the Clarington East Food Bank in Newcastle. Above, Rotary President Don Hutton (right) presents a cheque to Lt. Doug Stevens of the Salvation Army in Bowmanville. LMC1MH! , \ ! «Il w s-T ", tv Vi Jew Wfe#' ' With decorated trees of pine, Poinsettias and boughs of holly, The scene is sending out a sign, That now's the time to be jolly! Merry Christmas to all our friends who helped us blossom this year! Ian, Lisa, Shane, Jamie D., Jamie K., Alan, Richard, Tom and Kevin reenwoo'O --Greenwood Interlock \Z Orono 263-9953 , 7 P Merry Tidings, One and All! Our hearts are always open to extend our thoughts of thanks for your kind patronage. We do so value your support. from Management and Staff of ROYAL BANK Bowmanville Courtice 55 King St. E. 1405 King St. E. 623-4471 576-5521 m- I ■sS' 1 i 4 d ©J.P. ^ Y 7 --J" T "T 7T ^ N 4 L 4 .k J \ Y 7 We're extending our very best wishes to you and yours for a holiday filled with good friends and cheer. We're proud to be a part of this fine community and are grateful for the opportunity to serve you. Merry Christmas! Mayor Diane Harare and Members of Council O J.P. WÊPfTA: J', .