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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 7 Dec 1983, p. 22

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i The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, December 7,1983 Section Two New Home Economist Arrives at Agricultural Office ANEAHïTKlïCFSüînEt Rural organizations Specialist, Barbara Weese, is shown here in the Bowmanville office of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food. Miss Weese, who will be working with local 4H clubs, comes to Bowmanville after 16 years with the Ministry. A graduate of the Macdonald Institute, in Guelph, she recently completed 12 years at the Thunder Bay office of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food. Barbara Weese, rural organization organization specialist, has recently joined the staff at the Bowmanville office of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Agriculture and Food. Miss Weese's job was formerly formerly described as that of a home economist and although although her title is changed, her job still consists of organizing organizing 4-H homemaking and agriculture programs. She comes to Bowmanville Bowmanville from Thunder Bay, where she was in charge of the cooking, sewing and rural living programs for 12 years. In recent months, she had also been responsible for the total 4H program, including including livestock clubs. Prior to her work in Thunder Thunder Bay, she was four years in Renfrew. She is a graduate of Macdonald Macdonald Institute in Guelph where she received her Bachelor of Household Science Science (now referred to as family and consumer studies.) A former 4H Club member, Miss Weese achieved her provincial honors in homemaking and was also a member of the4H calf club. Miss Weese notes that the Christma\ time of mamc. hmefor Royal Doulton. family farm where she grew up is located just east of Belleville and this means that moving to Bowmanville has brought her closer to home. Of course she made many friends during her stay in Thunder Bay. One might suppose that northern northern Ontario is an unlikely place for a rural or agricultural agricultural community but she noted that the land near Thunder Bay is as good as land in southern Ontario. Its only drawback is the limitation imposed by climate. climate. In addition to serving as Royal Doulton f . t j..y \ lies Such beautiful holiday gifts. Come in and see our wide selection of Royal Doulton Crinoline Ladies. Each is hand- painted and no two are alike. That very special person who receives a lovely Crinoline lady will cherish this genuine work of art for many Christmases to come. Now 25% off Over 70 figurines to choose from Available at... Oshawa Centre (Main Level near The Bay) a rural organizations specialist specialist for the Bowmanville office, she also works out of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Agriculture and Food's Brighton office. Her responsibilities responsibilities include 344H Clubs both in East Durham and in Northumberland. As well as working with rural 4H homemaking groups, she will be assisting in adult courses and working working with Women's Institutes. Institutes. She is also looking forward to helping to plan a Farm Wives' Day at the end of January. The most recent 4H program program completed by local clubs is a heritage project which focused on Canada's multi-cultural past. Adults taking part in the Ministry of Agriculture and Food's consumer program recently completed a course in how to make economical meals. One part of that course taught the group how to make meals from non-tradi- tional vegetables such as such as spaghetti, squash or egg plants. After Christmas, she is looking forward to the quilting quilting program which will be starting in the 4H homemaking homemaking clubs. With her responsibilities for rural groups in two counties, Barbara Weese has a sizeable task ahead of her. But with her experience experience in Thunder Bay and Renfrew, she comes to Bowmanville Bowmanville very well-qualified well-qualified for this new assignment. assignment. OBITUARY LLOYD BURLEY Following a lengthy illness, the death of Lloyd Burley occurred at Cobourg District Hospital, on Wed., Nov. 23, 1983, in his 59th year. Born at home, in Clarke Township, on December 22, 1924, Lloyd William Burley was the youngest son of the late Rachel and Spencer Burley. He was educated at Crooked Creek, Zion and Newtonville Schools and took an active part in hockey and baseball. In his teenage years, he apprenticed for a mechanic at Roy Nichols Garage at Cour- tice. He then went to work for William Rahm's Garage in Oshawa, Oshawa City Buses, Bruce Elliott's Garage and Wrecking Yard and Wayne Elliott's Gravel Trucking Business. Lloyd married Lila Jean Nicholls of Wesleyville, on April 17th, 1943. He worked with road construction, construction, taking an active part in the building of the 401 from Whitby to Brighton. In later years as his health deteriorated, deteriorated, he worked at his own wrecking yard when he felt able. He retired to Cobourg in 1977. He was proud of any and all of his children's and grandchildren's grandchildren's achievements and successes. He enjoyed attending Standard Bred horse racing and listening to country music. Left to mourn his passing are his wife Jean, four children: children: Dianne (Mrs. Lloyd Balfour) Oshawa, Laurna (Mrs. Thomas Stacey) R. R. No. 4, Roseneath, Richard at home, and Roger and daugh- ter-in-law Carol R. R. No. 1, Port Hope; six grandchildren: Steven and Brenda Balfour, Trevor and Travis Stacey, Roger Jr. and Kristie Burley; two brothers: Harry of Port Hope and Sidney of Scarborough. Scarborough. He was predeceased by one brother Clinton. Mr. Burley rested at the Ross Funeral Home, Port Hope with services conducted by Rev. Douglas Heard, on Sat., Nov. 26th, 1983, followed by interment at Lakeview Cemetery, Newtonville. Memorial donations to the Diabetic Research Foundation Foundation or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Pallbearers were sons: Richard and Roger; sons-in- law Lloyd and Tom, and brothers Harry and Sid. Canadian Club Speaker Tells of Trip to Africa Members of the Bowmanville Men's Canadian Club embarked on their 74th season Wednesday evening, November 30, with a meeting held at the Enniskillen United Church. Harvey Graham, a Blackstock farmer, was guest speaker and his topic was his recent trip to South Africa where he attended the World Guernsey Conference hosted by the Guernsey breeders of South Africa. Mr. Graham discussed the differences and similarities in farming operations here and in South Africa and also touched on the nation's con- Next year marks the 75th anniversary of the Bowmanville Bowmanville Men's Canadian Club. Walton Pascoe, secretary treasurer for the organization, organization, noted last week in his annual report that a goal of 75 members for the club's 75th year has been suggested. He told members of the Men's Canadian Club during during this season's inaugural meeting at the Enniskillen United Church that attendance attendance records were set during during the 1982-83 season, with over 80 members and guests at three of the regular meetings. meetings. The number of persons who purchased annual memberships last year stood at 61. That's a record which has not been broken for the past 40 years. A total of five meetings have been arranged for 1983/84. The first of these took place Wednesday, No- HAMILTONS INSURANCE SERVICE Main St., Orono 983-5115 SERVING YOUR INSURANCE NEEDS FOR 35 YEARS Susan Sawyer JudyWoodbeck Nelda Dawson 983-5270 983-5519 983-9657 vember 30, in Enniskillen's United Church Hall. Harvey Harvey Graham, of Blackstock, was guest speaker. On January 4, the meeting will take place at Trinity United Church, where Mr. J.T. Wieckowski, of the Pickering Pickering Nuclear Generating Station, will be the guest speaker. The following month, on February 1, the meeting will be held at St. John's Anglican Church and Glenn R. McLeod, of the Ontario Provincial Tree Nursery, at Orono, will be the speaker. On March 7, Mark Cullen, of Cullen Gardens, will be the speaker during a meeting meeting to be held at St. Paul's United Church, in Bowmanville. Bowmanville. The popular Ladies' Night will take place on April 4 at the Maple Grove United Church. The Hon. Susan Fish, provincial member of parliament has been tentatively booked as the speaker for this evening. evening. Her attendance will be confirmed at a later date. The president of the Bowmanville Bowmanville Men's Canadian Club is Mr. Lloyd Down. Members of the executive include Vice President Wilbur Wilbur Blackburn; Auditor Harold Roberts; and Secretary-Treasurer Secretary-Treasurer Walt Pascoe. Pascoe. All members of the executive are completing the second year of a two- year term. 'V - T Î f - j lAk. . troversial political system which separates the black and white races. Although only 16 per cent, of the population is white, it is this group which, owns and operates most of the country, Mr., Graham said. In the cities, black neighbourhoods , with their unpaved streets and poor housing contrast contrast sharply with the ultra-modern commercial, and residential areas owned exclusively by whites. The guest speaker is shown here with some members of the Canadian Club executive. From left are: Walt Pascoe, secretary/treasurer; Lloyd Down, president; Harvey Graham; and Cliff Pethick, a Canadian Club member who introduced introduced the guest speaker. I 1 Artistic Barber Shop j and Beauty Jalon | 233 King St. E. 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