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«5404mm , W FFNRKFKRRRRKKKNRKNNNg ’15 me DECEMBER 2003 KKKKWFFFFWFFNNNFFFNFRMS ln |867 the Baker family and residents of the Baker Hill community erected a small white church. aptly named Baker's Hill Baptist Church. on the west side of Highway 48 south of Bloomington Road. The building was the religious centre of this community until a few years ago when the parish closed. But two years ago the building was sold to the nondenominational Harvest Family Church and Harvest Family Church ho At Christmas I have a lot to be thankful for; good friends. good times and a great community. There are plenty of special people willing to lend a hand. as l have discovered for myself. Take for emple this past As life gets busier and technology changes the face of the world, I still have my little sanctuary in the true country north of Bloomington. While it's true that houses are popping up. they have not taken away the country charm. The people who move in appredate and love their piece of heaven as much as I do. It is an emotionally-charged time of year that either fills you with elation or makes you wish you could go to sleep and wake up when the season isover. I feel lucky in my life. Like everyone else I have had my share of ups and dawns, but one blessing lhave had for the past l9 yeaxs is my home at Musselman's Chn’s'tmas is when most of us take a good look at our lives and reflect on milestones both good and bad. By Nancy Hopkins Stoufiville ‘lhis Month qm an gift of can an. cumm- loo Ringwood Dr Unit I Goodwill On Tap At Musleman’s Lake MDWGMBMM Imam eon stocking m, Pm, Wong... Titanium Driven, Fun m, Golf Bags 10% ”Precept Balls andrmchnm. currently 17 full time students are enrolled in its Image Christian Academy. The Academy is a private Christian school for students in kindergarten to Grade I2, which uses the Biblically based Accelerated Christian Education curriculum created in 1970 and taught in over 7.000 schools. as well as by thousands of home educators in l3l countries around the world. Pastor Boyd Troyer has been involved with the curriculum for 20 years and advises that it teaches from Not wanting to quash his enthusiasm i looked. but said nothing That evening at supper time i turned on the cold water tap to be greeted by a monstrous gurgling it worked fine. but was tricky to undo when i wanted a glass of water. Thanksgiving weekend arrived and a new plan of attack was devised. When I was called to the kitchen I came in to find a building brick perched on the handle of the faucet. Pleased beyond measure. I was shown how the pressure of the brick on the handle would cure the problem until - any day now - my handyman found the perfect taps. Thanksgiving. For weeks my husband and I listened to the dripping from our kitchen faucet. My personal handyman vowed it would be fixed as soon as he located the perfect hardware. First came the nail with the elastic band that held the handle of the dripping tap in place. miraculously ending the annoying sound. a_- "Godxworld View" in which styaents learn to see life from‘ God's point’ of view. lntertwined within the primary subject matter of each workbook is one of the 66 character traits of Christ as set out in the Bible. Troyer believes that as parents "we have the right to educate our children the way we deem according to our faith and standards." Registered as an uninspected private school, the Academy's curriculum is not ”To A ll QM goo/l 692mb at efiristmns” K. R. "IV “Eli. ESTATE UNITED m.MIymlmn.eom Not only did Dave do the job with a smile, but he did it for a pittance. and his kindness and help went beyond the call of duty. To all the Dave Mcouakets in my life, thank you so much. I firmly believe that all good deeds come back full circle to you. sound. The brick flew across the kitchen while the tap itself exploded into flying metal pieces and a geyser of water bounced off the ceiling. drenching my pumpkin pies in the process. I grabbed the phone book and called lohn,McCracken, a fellow lake resident and retired plumber. and asked for help. I was told to call lohn's Legion friend; Dave McOuaker. who is also a plumber. Although it was Thanksgiving Sunday when icalled. Dave came right away and installed the new set that my husband had quietly gone shopping for. Merry Christmas everyone and may the season bring you peace of mind and lots of happiness. LeBlanc me to Christian Academy recognized or monitored by the Ministry of Education and students do not receive the standard Government of Ontario diplomas. However, Pastor Troyer points out that the Academy does issue its own transcripts and diplomas and these have been accepted by Canadian Colleges and Universities. The‘ Academy will hold an Open House in the New Year at a date to be announced. and welcomes contact from families who would like to leam more about its' educational centre. The Harvest Family Church and Image Christian Academy can be reached at 905-640-3950.. . Harvest Family Church holds a Sunday morning praise and worship service at 10:30 am. Children account for nearly half of the congregation and on the last Sunday of each month they take over the mnning of the service. A New chair foiPolicing centre Ruth LeBlanc is the new chair of the Stouffville Community Policing Centre. In the mission statement, SCPC descdbes the organization's mandate as follows: “To strengthen the standards of the safety. well being and quality-of life in the community of Whitehamh-Stouffville.‘ She has been a board member since the centre's inception and welcomes the opportunityxo work with Superintendent Geotge Kydd and local police offices. "We have a new direction and purpose in promoting and educating all ages and Individuals-in Whitd'mrch- Stefluflville when we launch a new program," said Ms. be anc. "WHfi'CHURCH-STOUFFVILLE THIS MONTH” - 25 smuflvllle lions Annual ulnsunas Basket Prone! Donations of toys, gifts, non-perishable food items, and new clothing will be collected and distributed to needy Stoufl'ville families in time for Christmas by Stoufi'ville Lions. for confidential referrals. please contact. Lion President Helene Johnson- 905 640- 6134 iject Chairman Lion Ivan Harris - 905 640-2264 Donations May Be Dropped 05 At the Following Locations ' Town ofWhitchurch stoufivme - 4d. floor Lebovic Leisure Centre - Lobby Community Care Access Centre 28 Sandlford Dr. - upstairs Confidential referrals are appreciated and will be processed-with discretion For further-informatiqn regarding donaflons or Co-operators Insurance - Larry Irwin, Agent CIBC .- , Birkett 8: Hassard Jeri?» him December lst to 16th, 2003 Watch fir Smufiille Liam ' ' Event: this mm" 17. Christmns 'Il'ee sales - new lomdon at Stoufl’ville Sobcys 2. Christmas Light Tom - Decembr: 16th Scotiabahk TD Canada-Tmst‘ Bank of Montreal Pace Savings 8: Credit Union Randy’s Appliance§ Saturday of each Tn’onth. Pastor Troy'er said he feels privileged to be ministering in th‘exbuilding and IS thankful to those early members of the community "who prepared this time for us." prayer meeting is held at 7 p m. every Wednesday and the Women of Vision Group meets for fellowsfiip at 7 the“ Asecond