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Larger stock in larger quarters in downtown Bowmanville IL nas been a move to co-owner with ber husband, and bikes have ail been increased with downtown Bowmanville for Craig Forsey, employee, display the additional space.1 Bowmanville Sports to a much a some of the racket sport Sports foot wear has also been larger store space providing equipment that is available and expanded and dhe selection at the greater opportunities to provide a ready for outdoor play this store does include basebali. and larger and wider selection of summer. soccer supplies as well as the now sporting equipment. The line of caps, jackçets and popular roller blades. Above Mrs. Joyce Stokes, OBITUARY Thelma E. Gilbank The deatli of Thelma Emestine Gilbank occurred on Wednesday, February 2, 1994 at Markham- Stouffville Hospital, Markham, following a brief illness. She was 75 years of age. Daughter of the late Harry G. Freeman and Lola May Snowden, she was bomn in Maple Grove and received her education at Maple Grove Public 1 School, Bowmanville Higb School, and Peterborough Teachers College. On July 7, 1945, she marrîed the late Ernest L. Gilbank. Tbey lived ini the Shaw's area and then on a farmn north of Orono. After Ernie's death, Thelma resided in Orono for the past 21,years. Thelma retired in June 1980 after 28 years in the teaching profession, during which time she taught at Devitts, Pickering Beach, Burketon, Browns, Mitcbell's Corners, Hampton, Shaws, and Vincent Massey Schools, serving botb as Principal and teacher. She was an active member of Orono United Cburch for approximately 38 years serving with a dedicated spirit in many capabilities including Sunday School Teacher, Superintendent of Sunday Scbool, Member of Session, Clerk of Session, Member of U.C.W., President of Orono U.C.W., Stewards Committee, Manse Committee, and Choir Member. Thelma was recently honoured for her volunteer work by the Mayor of Clarington. She was active with Clarington Community Care, Blood Donor Clinics, Cancer Society, Heart Fund, Foot Clinic, Women's institute - Shaw's, Retired -Women Teachers Federation and :__,ono Fair. Her life demonstrated -fer untiring contributions to people and organizations and her zest for living life to the fullest. She was a loving mother and grandmother to Anne Nagarajan and Delphinie, Mark, and Roseanne of Connellsville Pa., Carol and Paul Webb and Dawn, Darren, Derek, and Drewof Markham, Donna and Alan McAlphine and Melissa, Travis, and Brock of Frankford, Bull and Mary Gilbank and Brian, Jonathan, Tinothy, and Sarah of Pontypool, and Dave and Eydie Gilbank and Ashley, Amanda, and Andrew of Pontypool. Also survived by her two sisters Mis. Morley Flintoff (Lycra) of Bowmanville and Mrs. Ross Alin (Marion) of Newcastle. She enjoyed her family and was very proud of ail her grandchildren. After her retirement, Thelma enjoyed travelling ail over the world. Her life was busy and ful - lending a helping band to ber family, friends, or a worthy cause as the need arose. Many friends paid their respects at Morris' Funeral Home while the funeral service was beld at Orono United Church on Saturday, February 5th. The beautiful service was co nducted by Rev. M. Russell. Music was supplied hy organist Stella Morton and soloists Deiphine Magarajan and Ross Metcalf, with readings done by Mark Nagarajan and Grant Yeo. It was obvious by, the overwhelming attendance at the funeral service that Thelma was held in high regard by alil who knew her. Palîbearers were nepbews Bob Gilbank, Winston Clarke, Roland Gilbank, Ross Prout, Wayne Pickard, Grant Flintoff, and Gordon Aluin. Donations were accepted by- Orono United Church, Clarington Community Care and the Cancer Society in her memory and many beautiful floral tributes were received. Interment wiil foilow in Orono Cemetery. roêweekIy* Tlmes1 Wé edia1Api 0,19 CouncI1 Brief Clarington is to spend $10,000 in upgrading sce fields throughout the municipality this year as had been suggested by Mr. Peter Jolinston representing the Bowmanville United Soccer Club and the Darlington Youth Soccer League at a recent meeting of counc il. The two groups addressed council on Monday stating that they were pleased with the report that some action was being taken. The Town wilI also include benches at all soccer pitches and ail fields will be conditioned and graded to an agreed level. Al fields will bc supplied with chalk and lining equipment along with proper facilities to bouse the equipment. 1The report docs suggest that soccer bc extended to include use of pitches on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 'wbich would alleviate any present need for more pitches. It was stated dha some 300 girls, are now members of a league representing 17 teams. Total soccer registration in Clarington bas been set at 1700 for 1994. j The ¶Clarke EIConnection S More than a store aA unique experience ONE OPA MMINDDMADE CANADIANCRAFTS POTTERY - WOOD - SILKB - TOYO A»D MUCR MUCH MORE MAIN STREET, ORONO 983-9314 MUES. FR1. 10 to 5 SAT. 9 to 5 Tales Told Twice- November 1972 The Orono Home and Scbool Club are holding an Open Forum in the Orono Public School for candidates seeking election to tbe Northumberland and Durham Board of Education. The purpose of the forum is to give candidates an opportunity to presenit their views and also to give electors the opportunity to question the candidates. Steven West, who joined the Cleveland Barons of the American Hockey League this year, bas netted sixgoals and gained ton assists in the schedule of regular play. It was announced last week that Donnie Allen of Orono bas rejoined the Port Hope Junior Cs. Donnie now attending University will play only weekend games and joins with two other Port Hope goalies te give strength in this end of tbe Port Hope game. November 1982 The Orono Amateur Association bas iced a local Juvenile O.M.H.A. hockey team this year wbicb plays their home gamnes in Orono every Tuesday nigbt commencing at 8:30 p.m. The local Juveniles wül play in a league witb Lindsay, Trenton, Cobourg, Gps, Manvers, Newcastle and Omernee. Jean Brown,,daughterof Mr. and Mrs. Brown of Orono, was honoured on Monday evening at the Orono Girl Guides meeting witb the presentation of ber Ail- Round Cord. The presentation was made by ber mother Lois Brown and Bonnie Luke, District Comniissioner and Pamf Allun, Orono Guide Leader congraulated Jean. Earth Week Spuecl Black Suntlower. 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