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Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Dec. 12, 1973 5 He'll Be Waiting for Santa Clous sympathy to his srrowing family. Our faithful correspondent and assistant rural mail deliverer is under the Doc's care, hence curtailed news. A speedy recovery is our wish Mrs. Griffin. OBITUARY , MISS BONNIE, DIANE FLONTEK A teacher at St. Francis school, Oshawa for three years, Miss Bonnie Diane Flontek died suddenly at the Oshawa General Hospital, Thursday, Nov. 29, 1973. She lived at 421 Ridgeway Ave., Oshawa. Born Aug. 18, 1949 in Oshawa, she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Flontek, A member of St. Mary of the People Church, she at- tended St. Christopher School, R. S. McLaughlin High School, and Toronto Teachers' College. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Flontek of Oshawa; two sisters, Mrs. Eric Fern- land (Gail), Bowmanville; Sister Elizabeth, Oshawa and two brothers, Tony and Pat- rick, both of Oshawa; grand- mothers Mrs. Mary Flontek, Tunder Bay; and Mrs. Effie Holodryzuk, Toronto. Miss Flontek rested at the Armstrong Funeral Home. Requiem high mass was celebrated in St. Mary of the People Church Saturday at 10 a.m. Interment was in Resur- rection Cemetery. Rev. N. J. Gignac officiated. -Exchiange Students Offer Rotarians Insights mbt South Africa,4Ausftralia by Bob Benson The Bowmanville Rotary Club will soon welcome a young lady from South Africa to their midst and, as a preview of things to come, three bright and attractive- students were the featured attractions at the club's Dec- ember 6th meeting. The local Rotarians are sponsoring an international student exchange this coming year, with Ted Mann in charge of the exchange committee. The guest speakers last week were a young lady from Bundaberg, Australia, and a Belleville youth who has just returned from an 1112 month stay in South Africa. Debbie Charters was the girl from Australia who bas been in Belleville on an exchange program since last January. She proved to be a fine ambassador for her country. "It's been a fantastic year in Canada", she said, "and it's been a success for me largely due to the hospitality of the Belleville Rotarians. "Thanks to their involve- ment and participation I've seen a great deal of Ontario and, last winter, I spent a weekend in Quebec City dur- ing the winter carnival." She encouraged the Bow- manville Rotarians to become similarly involved with their exchange student because it will meanso much to her when she comes here. Debbie's counterpart was a Belleville High School student named Ian Acton, who spent last year in the small South African town of Dundee. He told the Bowmanville Rotar- ians of some striking differen- ces he had noted between South Africa and Canada. The school system in South Africa is much stricter than our own, he said. It seems to be based on the old English concept of education. The high school in Dundee is small (500 students) and corporal punishment is very much in evidence. Ian, for example, was 'caned' along with the rest of his cadet platoon, when the group repeated a mistake during a drill. Cadets, by the way, are compulsory for all boys in the school. Strict hair regulations are similarly enforced. A bov's hair must be an inch and a half above his collar and must not touch his ears. Girls are required to keep their hair tied back and they are not allowed to wear any jewellery or make-up. Both sexes wear school uniforms. As part of his address to the Rotary Club, Ian showed some color slides to indicate how beautiful a country South Africa is, with its rolling mountains and lush green valleys. His photos included shots of a pineapple grove and an ostrich farm. The big birds are raised for their eggs and their feathers and can even be ridden and raced. Ian com- mented that he got on top of an ostrich to pose for a picture but he wasn't so sure he wanted to try and gallop one Most of the families he stayed with had black serv- ants and the last host home he visited had four blacks work- ing for them. He noted that the black Africans even have their own separate bus system. Special guests at the Rotary meeting who, no doubt, found the meeting particularly inter- esting, were Debbie Charters and her parents from New- C.O.F. Bowling Dec. ,1973M. Rozema .. .... High Singles M. Heath 274 High Triples May Alldread ..674 castle. Debbie is a Grade 12 student at Clarke High School and she will be leaving for South Africa late next sum- mer to spend a year in school there. Her counterpart is a South African girl named Anika Van Buren who will be coming to this area for a year. After the meeting was over Ian Acton showed Miss Char- ters some maps and booklets he had brought back. Such first hand information was probably invaluable for Deb- bie to help her get acquainted with the country that will be her home next year. 8Luffman.834 300 Games John Luffman. .....301 Ray Westlake .......... 315 Team Sandings No. 2B. Smith 41125 72 No. 12J.Gould 40242 571½ No. 9 M.Alldread 39047 56 No. 3 J. Luffman 39952 55'2 No. 4 G.Marshall 37454 55 No. 1R.Westlake39559 54 No.8L.Woodcock 39780 53 No.6P.Potter .39107 47 No.10Rozema .38627 45 No. 11D. Mott. 37811 34 No. 7 V. Tendam 37904 30 No. 5 A.VanGoor 38131 29 by Jackmon. Serving the Area for Three Generations PHONE 623-3365 162 KING ST. E. BOWMANVILLE This young fellow will soon be enjoying his first Christmas. He is Jamie Ball, nine months old son of Carmen and Pat Ball of Leskard. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Ball, Leskard, and Mr. and Mrs. Murray McKnight, Bowmanville. Photo by Astor On Sunday morning as we left the chilly out doors to enter the Church, the atmos- phere changed to cosy warmth n the sanctuary with its beauty enhanced by beautiful Christmas decorations every- where including the gayly lighted traditional evergreen tree, tastily adorned in shiny tinsel and bows by Senior members of S.S. and C.G.I.T. One of the highlights of the Yuletide season is the annual "White Gifts" Service with t--ar's theme "Love Lived Our service combined ÔN-t and S.S. resulting in a capacity filled church auditor- ium also the choir alcove with its 22 Jr. choir members and director-organist Mrs. Ulah Chambers (on her birthday too). Rev. Bigby enjoyed a semi-holiday seated in the con2regation exceot for three brief periods (1) to give the sermonette on the gifts to Jesus by the three Wisemen of precious value, fragrance and healing, (2) to dedicate the special money gifts of M. and S. received by Linda Sharp Sharon Werry and two Catton sisters and also the children's White Gifts in the heaped and overflowing receptacles at the altar. Garth Davey had a solo part in the first anthem "No Cradle Song", with the second number "All Poor Men and Humble". Our minister's welcome, to all, appreciation for the inspiring service produced by (a) choir and leader and (b) S.S. staff and members, for those who were responsible for the tree and d'corations and any "behind the scenes" workers. Under the guidance of our S.S. superintendent Mrs. Ella Bowman and her capable S.S. staff, the service was present- ed by several members of the S.S. In the pulpit participating as leader and readers respec- tively were Linda Sharp, on the Bigby sons, Barbara Ashton, Donna Lamb, Allan Ashton, and Scott Werry. A playlet "The'Story of White Gifts" was staged at the altar with Sandra Werry as com- mentator, Minister and his wife, Brian McGill and Joyce Chambers and their two daughters Judy Virtue and Tammy Ball. Other specials were (1) Explorer Girls and mothers initiation ceremony and Chr- istmas party in the S.S. room. (2) Messengers' party in the Community Hall. (3) Mothers' Fellowship group and their husbands dinner and enter- tainment in the Community Hall. Up-coming church centred events (a) Sun. Dec. 16th. special service in Enfield c urch. (b) Christmas Eve Service at 7.30 p.m., Carols and the nine lessons with special music by Sr. and Jr. Choirs. (c) Remember the tiny Beginners' Class will have S.S. opening worship on Dec. 16th. U.C.W. Dec. 5th. Mrs. M. Pollard, chaired the Dec. U.C.W. meeting, with a good attendance, opening with a Christmas poem, and thank- ed our hostess, Mrs. L. Bigby, lady of the Manse. The north group arranged a splendid inspirational program. The devotional - "Secularism of Christmas', by Mrs. C. Avery. The Christmas Story, Luke 1, 1-14 was followed by litany,"even so come Lord Jesus". "Let us light a Christmas Candle", by Mrs. A. Werry, who lighted a pretty arrangement of candles, rep- resenting six symbols of Christmas, Prayer, Faith, Hope, Peace and Love. Mrs. F. Stenger sang one of our favorite Christmas Carols, "O Little Town of Bethlehem". A Christmas Pageant by Mes- dames Eileen McLaughlin, Dorothy Sharp, Joyce Virtue, Merle Avery and Ella Bow- man, portrayed the five points of a Star, which were Jesus is Counsellor, Jesus is Wonder- ful, The Almighty God, Ever- lasting Father, Prince of Peace, each with Bible refer- ences. A gratifying financial report was given by Mrs. R. Virtue, treasurer. Closing with a Carol sing song, led by Mrs. M. Stainton and a reading, "When Christmas is over" by Mrs. A. Werry. A social time was enjoyed with the north group serving a treat of Christmas goodies. Mrs. O. C. Ashton is visiting three brothers and their families this week in Temple- ton, Que. and Ottawa. Mrs. E. A. Werry and Mrs. H. McGill spent Thursday afternoon with Mrs. J. Borr- owdale, Oshawa. Mrs. Grace Bartindale, St. Thomas, visited with Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Werry on Friday and also called on Mr. and Mrs. H. McGill. Deepest sympathy is ex- tended by everyone to the family of the late Mrs. Hoskin Smith, Hampton, after a lengthy illness. Dr. George Werrys sudden death is shocking news. May we express our most sincere ENNISKILLEN CMISTMA GIFIS from MARY ANNE'S FABRICS KING ST. W. BOWMANVILLE Reg. $283.50 Model WHITE 967 Ladyweight Zigzag with interchangeable cams. THE ELNA STAR SERIES 1