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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 17 Oct 1979, p. 17

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antastie Growth of ComunîyCr (evealed at 2nd, Annual Birha at By Carlene Kirby Bwcastle Community Care brated its second birthday ruesday, October 2 and rding to the reports of the utive at the Annual eral Meeting and a teer Recognition Night, as really something to ýbrate. ane Hamre, co-ordinator Community Care in this , reported that 1978-79 was isy year. This comment substantiated by some rimpressive statistics. îst year, volunteer drives -red'a total distance of l03/ miles in 1978-79 pared to a total distance his year of 26,533%/ miles. ours spent in service for year ending July 31, 1979 e 13,300/ hours which eds last year's total of 834 hours. >mmunity Care volunteers rormed 5,117 tasks, a total almost double the 2,790 ý the previous year. these ,phenomenal increased Diane Hlamre remarked, "now that's what I cail growth. " A change in the role of co-ordinator for the group accompanies this growth, cutting down on the individual contact with clients and volunteers. Still Diane promises, "not to get lost in the mound of paper in the back corner." This increasing growth rate is not limited to the town of Newcastle but is evidenced throughout the regioni. Paul Tuttie, regional co-ordinator for Community Care said that "9volunteers have driven 136,042 miles from July '78 to August '79. That's 51/2 times around the world. " "It's also halfway to the moon and at our present rate of growth, we'll be there next year and back the year after," Mr. Tuttle added. Recruitment of new volunteers seemed to be the greatest concern of the regional co-ordinator. There Shop et .. 73-77 KING W. DELICATESSEN BOWMAN VILLE- FOOD MARKET TRY OUR FRESI-A MEDIUM GROUNDBEEF 16 LB. STORE SLICED SWIFT BOLOGNA 99" LB. HIOME PRUDE 24 OZ. CRUSTY WHITE BREAD 59" EACH 3LAZED CRULLERs 6/79te MAXWELL HOUSE ýCOFFEE 3j.29,L. ST. IVEL BRAND ENGLISH CHEESE PROMOTION 2.59 L 8 VARIETIES TO CHOOSE FROM RED CHESHIRE WHITECHESHIRE CAERPHILLY WENSLEYDALE PERBY LEICESTER DOUBLE GLOUCESTER LANCASHIRE PRODIJCE 'OKAY GRAPES 69" LB. ýANANAS 19" LB. >AULIFLOWER 59" EACH ýELERY 29e IOMAINE LETTUCE 59e TRÜDR TABLE READY COL DCUT PLA TTERS> Durham East MPP Sam Cureatz and Newcastle Mayor Garnet Rickard joined in recognition, of the award-winning Community Care volunteers, many of whom are pictured here. Unfortunately, not ail the winners were able to attend. are presçntly about 800 volunteers regîon-wide but that figure is remaining constant. What is needed now for the seven groups comprising the regional organization is .a recruitment campaign that will draw more people into this type of service. "The challenge is to look for solutions to the clear problems confronting us, " Mr. Tuttle explained. Everyone attending this annual meeting at the New- castle United Church last Tuesday was presented with an outline of the financial report for the year ending July 31,1979. Bonnie Reid, treasurer for the Newcastle group, explain- ed that after the total expendi- tures of $14,690.95 were de- ducted from the combined total of income, $18,674.37 and the balance forwarded from 78-79, $1,009.69, the remaining amount totalling $3,983.42 would ho carried over into 1980. She said that these funds have already been allocated in the 1980 budget. Newcastle Community Care chairman, Joan Higginson, who has already accepted the position of regional chairman for the organization, inforrned the members that "federal groups are patterning their guidelines under the region's original proposai (for Com- munity Care)." In federal draft legislation only $1 million has been allocated for this type of program across the province. Joan said that thîs is flot in line with the concept of keeping seniors in their own homes. Newcastle Mayor Garnet Rickard and MPP Sam Cureatz were on hand to open the meeting and had severai compliments for, the volunteers attending the meet- ing. Mr. Cureatz said "It is your kind of dedication and sponsorship that makes our community a great place to live in. " PONTYPOOL A bazaar for the Kidney Foundation is being held Nov. lst in Orono United Church. If any of the readers of this column would like to contribute crafts, plants or baked goods, please contact Darlene Muller at 277-2770. Any contribution would be greatly appreciated. We extend our deepest sympathy and the sympathy of the community to Mr. and Mrs. Ron Jeffries and family of Pinewood Crescent. Joan's father-, whose home was in Courtice, passed away recently. Condolences are sent also to Hilda and Jim Cochrane, and family., Hilda's mother, Mrs. Bessie Simmons of Peterborough passed away early Sunday morning. Pontypool firemen were called out early Sunday morning to a vacant house on the 2nd line of Manvers. The house, which was totally destroyed, was the former residence of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Evans. In jast years it was the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Youngman and family. In the Teen Bowling League on Friday, Oct. 5th, Martin Joncas had a high single of 240 followed by Dale Badluk with 209. Martin's high double was 413 and Dale's double was 343. On Friday, Oct. l2th, Dale Gilbank rolled a 223 with Jimmy Stewart following with 210. Dale also had high double 400 and Danny Johnston's 383 was next. In the Bethany and district Ladies Bowling on M pnday Beulah Robinson had a highý single of 244 and a double of 467. Get-welI wishes are extended to Jeff Redford who underwent surgery ln Bowmanville Memorial Hospital on Wednesday night. We trust, Jeff, that you will soon be up and about again and wili not miss too much school. Jeff, son of Joan and Jim Bedford, is a Grade 9 student at LE. Weldon. Five tables of euchre were played at the first card party of the season in Baliyduff Community Hall. Winners were Rita Armstrong, Doris Brown, Mary Finney, Betty Brown, Robt. Brown, Stan Wright and Ross Woods. The next card party is on Friday, Oct. l9th. A Nursery School will be held in Pontypool Community Centre each Tuesday and, Thursday morning from 9:30 to 11:30. Durham Region Y.M.C.A. is setting it up and Colleen Sibley of the let concession of Manvers is the instructor. Colleen has an Early Childhood Education certificate. Registration was held on Oct. 9th. For further information you can contact Mary Houston at 277-2440. Belated congratulations are sent to Margaret and Allan Beer on their recent silver wedding anniversary. An anniversary and farewell party was held for them at the Manvers Community Centre. Margaret and Alian sold their farm and are 110w residing in Oshawa. This very versatile couple will be indeed missed not only by the Bethany community but also by the whole of Manvers township. Our best wishes go with them on their move. The Pastoral Relations Committee of the Bethany charge met in Pontypool Church last Thursday evening with Rev. John Patterson of Lakefield presiding. Members of this committee are: Bethany - Jean McMahon, Maureen Preston, Dave McReelis, Frank White; Pontypool - Pat Mantell, Deana Smales, Jessie Fisk, Frank Stacey. This committee meets again Thursday evening in Bethany United Church. There will be no church or Sunday School this Sunday, Oct. 2lst in Pontypool United Church. It is Bethany's Anniversary service at il1:00 arn. with Rev. Basil Long, guest speaker and Mrs. Paulie Effer of Janetville supplying special music. On Sunday, Oct. 29th Pontypool United Church wilI hold its annual Thankoffering service at 11:00 ar. with Jeff DeJong of Orono in the pulpit. Jeff is in his first year of studies for the ministry. Lana Malcolm and Kevin Preston wil] supply special music. There wilU bc Sunday School at the saine time. The Pontypool Roast Beef Dinner is planned for Friday, November 2nd. (See Coming Events). Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Fisk and Robin, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Fisk, Mrs. Anne Armitage, Chris and Carol, Mr. and Mrs. Norm Lyon and Karen joined with other members of the Fisk family ia a Thankoffering get-together in Cardiff. Don't forget the Masquerade Dance in Pontypool Community Centre. (See Comiag Events) . "Most of your volunteers are people you thought you were going to give assistance to," Mayor Rickard said. "I have analysed Newcastle as a mosaic of community and cultural diversities and you have that in your organiza- tion." Several surprise presenta- tions were made to both Joan Higginson and Diane Hamre in recognition of their work and dedication, on behaîf of the clients, volunteers and board of Newcastle Commuai- ty Care. A new executive will be elected at next week's meet- ing, Following the evening's business, several Community Care pins were awarded to volunteers who have perform- ed a prescribed number of hours and who have met the necessary criteria to qualify for these awards. Diane Hamre presented tokens to: Mien Adageest; Wanda Bail; Catherine Blair; Win Brown; Elizabeth Brunt; Roberta Drinkie; Ellen Farrow; Grace Feddema; Lic. OCE055 $6997,00 This is just a sampling of the many outstanding values we are offering this week. We also have an excellent selection of A-i used'cars and trucks which carry our famous 7-day money back warranty 219 King St. East Bowmanville 623-4481 Joan Higginson, chairman of the Newcastle Community Care Board of Directors, presents Regional Community Care co-ordinator, Paul Tuttie, with a piece of cake following the Annual General Meeting and Volunteer Recognition Night presentations held Tuesday, October 2 at Newcastle United Church. Marion Hatherîy; Sally Irvine; FlorenceKnox; Hugh MacDonald; Omer Moffat; Bob Milliken; Peggy Milliken; Dora Morris; Grace Reid; Ron Smith; Alyce Yeo; and Mildred -Young. Honorable mention goes to those who receîved awards iast year and were eligible again this year: Roxy Barnes; Pauline Foster; Kathy Grundy; Ethel McKague; Bonnie Reid; Dorothy Stark; Jean Summersford; Barb Wellman; and Hazel Lowery. DENTURETHERAPYCLINIC 36 King St. W. Bowmanville PATRICK G. DEEGAN 62 3-44731 -M. L o oking For Value, oing Fr aings?. Then LOOK at MACDONALD FORD this week because ail 1979 model cars and, trucks in stock have been PRICED TO CLEAR! We've slashed hundreds of dollars off Ford Motor Company's list prices to give you-THE BEST POSSIBLE PRICE on a 1979 model car or truck. Shop around ... Compare prices and vehicles ... Then see us for YOUR BEST DEAL ... but hurry; ai prices like-these our selection won't lasti! * e. 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