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l < i 6 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, February 1,1984 Newcastle Independent Editors: Hazel and Jack Crago Telephone 987-4201 Ken Wright Novices Win 'A 9 Title at Minden mm Mr. and Mrs. Russel Wiggans, Oshawa, were Wednesday guests of her mother, Mrs. Ina Whitney. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wade were in London last Tuesday, attending the funeral of Byron Dundas. Mr. and Mrs. George Buck- ley were in Lindsay last Monday visiting Mrs. Helen Glenney who was a patient in Ross Memorial Hospital, Lindsay. We wish Mrs. Glenney a speedy recovery. On Tuesday, Mrs. Pauline Storks and daughter Candy of Blind River, visited with cousin cousin Joyce Swerdfiger, Co- bourg. Miss Judith Powell spent the weekend in Orangeville. We extend congratulations to Mr. Kim Storks who was awarded first prize for his 1940 Harley Davidson at the International International Motorcycle Show at the Queen Elizabeth Building, Exhibition Place, Toronto. Last Monday, members of the Lioness Club met at the Hall. Guest speaker for the evening was the 1984 Dairy Princess, Krista McHolm. In the absence of Lynn Lovekin, Lioness Jean Rickard chaired the meeting where new members Marilyn Martin and Betty Adams were welcomed. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wade were in Barrie on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, attending attending Home Meetings. Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Nichols, Wesleyville, were Saturday evening luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Lancaster. On Tuesday, Mr. and Mrs. Melville Jones, Mrs. Bea Jones and Mrs. Acy Farrow, all of Newtonville, held a Committee Meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Lancaster. Mr. and Mrs. William Allin, Brownsdale, were Friday evening dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Scott. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wade were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. William Wade and sons, Kendal. Mr. Ron St. Pierre remains a patient in Memorial Hospital, Bowmanville. Mrs. Donna Sweetman, Streetsville, visited on Saturday Saturday with Miss Dorrene Powell and Floyd, Lake Shore. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Murray and Colleen, Frankford, were weekend visitors with her family, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bedwin and Fred, Lake Shore. Birthday greetings to Mrs. Margaret Burley, Alfred Graham, Edna Howden and Bev Jaynes. Last Monday Mrs. Ellen Duxbury entertained the ladies of the Euchre Club. Mr. and Mrs. Robin Alldred were Saturday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Henderson, Henderson, Newtonville. Mr. and Mrs. Tracey Embley, Cobourg, visited on Sunday with Mrs. Reta Embley. Mrs. Mary Lycett, Port Hope, visited on Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Bessie Dean. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Gordon, Lisa and Julie, Mrs. Shirley Gordon of Oshawa and her mother Mrs. Brunt were Sunday supper guests of Mrs. Gladys Pacey and family. Mrs. Gladys Pacey's son-in- law, Mr. Joseph Storey has returned from Florida and a memorial service in memory of his wife Audrey will be held in Peterborough on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Wally Boyle, Sudbury, were recent visitors with her mother, Mrs. Eva Smith. St. Francis of Assisi News On Sunday evening an Ecumenical Service for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity was held at St. Francis of Assisi Church. The Triumph of the Cross - The Way to Unity was the theme presented by Father Pat Herlihey supported supported by Rev. Donald Stiles of Newcastle United Church and Rev. Allan Haldenby of St. George's Anglican Church. Members of the three churches participated in Readings and Prayers. Refreshments Refreshments followed, further celebrating this Service which was well attended. Anglican News The planning committee for the World Day of Prayer on March 2nd, met in St. George's Rectory on Thursday Thursday afternoon. Present were Mrs. Mary Malik, St. Francis of Assisi, Mrs. Marilyn Martin of Newcastle United, Mrs. Wilma Brink of Maranatha Christian Reformed, Mrs. Isobel Wright and Mrs. Grace Haldenby from St. George's Anglican Church. The theme is Living Water from Christ, Our Hope. The Service this year was composed by the women of Sweden. The World Day of Prayer will be held in St. George's Church on Friday, March 2nd. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Yates, Rev. and Mrs. Allan Haldenby and Mr. Gordon Leek attended the Council Meeting of the Deanery of Durham and Northumberland Northumberland at St. John's Anglican Church, Port Hope. A panel discussion of Evangelism Evangelism was the main item of the program. Confirmation classes are being held for young people on Wednesdays after school. The annual meeting of St. George's Anglican Church was held in St. George's Parish Hall after the 11 a.m. service. The officers and organizations were commended commended for a busy year. The new officers for 1984 are: Wardens: Wardens: Mr. Richard Johnston, Mr. Sam Brereton,. Deputy Wardens: Mr. Michael Mac- donnell and Mr. Patrick Blaker, Treasurer: Mr. Oakley Peters, Outreach Coordinator: Coordinator: Mrs. Pippa Schmiegelow, Church School superintendents: Mr. and Mrs. Phil Hayman, Director of Chancel Guild: Mrs. Nell Yates, Envelope Secretary: Mrs. Marg Tait, Lay Member of Synod: Mr. Richard Love- kin, Auditors: Mr. Albert Mavin and Mrs. Joyce Ritchie, Parochial Tribunal: Mrs. Audrey Gogerty and Mrs. Hilda Call, Chairman of Sidesmen: Mr. Ronald Locke, Deanery Council Member: Mr. Richard Johnston. United Church News On Sunday, Jan. 29, at Newcastle Newcastle United Church, the choir rendered the anthem Lift Up Your Heads. Rev. Donald Stiles preached the sermon, Christians' Burden. Following the service, pot luck luncheon followed and the , congregational meeting was conducted by Rev. Stiles. The Trillium Unit of the United Church Women meets on Thursday, Feb. 2nd, at the church at 2 p.m. NEWCASTLE COMMUNITY BOWLING Monday Night Ladies League 175 and Over Jan. 23 H. Couroux 193, 183, 193, D. Walker 212, 232,198, S. Foster 207, 185, D. Foster 177, 180, B. Major 194, 201, D. McCurdy 182, 181, I. Brown 214, 179, M. Wade 201, 223, C. Pacey 188, 193, D. Neal 212, 229, N. Mumby 184,187, R. Foster 205, T. Barraball 198, P. Irwin 224, S. Williams 192, M. Pierik 185, P. Knapp 195, S. Stere 176, H. Farrow 196, A. Mercer 227, D. Mercer 216, M. Major 179,195, J. McCracken 185. Tuesday Morning Seniors League Jan. 24 Top 5 Bowlers 2 Game Total S. Allin 396, A. Pearce 383, R. Burley 363, M. Burley 331, E. Strutt 313. Thursday Night Mixed League 175 and Over Jan. 26 J. Winter 195, 231, 189, J. Forget 179,181, 217, B. Dennis 181, 230, B. Forget 189, 208, W. Forget 254,215, R. Adams 195, F. Forget 199, M. Blaker 180, K. Boyd 195, K. Moffatt 214, E. Miller 184, S. L. Boyd 213, K. Chapman 186, C. Lycett 202. YOUTH BOWLING Seniors Jan. 28 •100 and Over D. Miller 109, 148, T. Young 164, 160, B. Fisk 129, 122, K. O'Boyle 124, 209, C. Willsher 127,141, M. Rossignol 135,116, S. Willsher 126,125, J. Roger- son 100, K. Miller 102, J. Wright 126, J. Weaver 130, S. Miller 112. Juniors 75 and Over K. Burke 93, 83, T. Young 110,75, J. Darrach 113,124, M. Mitchell 88, 93, D. Peel 89, 96, J. Holroyd 84,. 103, M. Coyle 125, D. Winter 122, 175, P. Darrach 126, M. Werheid 76, D. Holroyd 107, J. Carroll 112, 133, R. Locke 118, N. Virtue 82, J. Miller 95, E. Locke 78, C. Farrow. Team members include: back row - coach Greg Couch, Kevin Bullock, Jason Moore, Tracy Lemke, Sarah Couch, Chad Vanderende, Richard Bateman, coach Reg Bradley; middle row - Mark U.G.W. Meeting March 7th AN OPEN LETTER TO HON. MARC LaLONDE; FOR AN ANSWER BEFORE YOUR BUDGET: ' Your demeanor yesterday has been described as "contrite" and "shaken". Our Mr. Lawrence has labelled you "mealy- mouthed" with respect to a highly publicized misuse of privileged access (which is not punishable under Canadian law). Our Prime Minister has been quoted "Canadians are naive"... "living in a fools' paradise... (of cheap energy)". Much of our deficit financing (if not all) can be attributed to the blatant promotion and allowance of extravagance, even years after practical alternatives are readily available. available. you institute an innovative system of economics which will, in effect, enshrine the right of persons/corporations of humble, frugal, prudent, dilligent demeanor to be protected, by law, from the ravages of inflation, inflation, unemployment and/or other ills WHICH ARE NOT OF THEIR MAKING? Frank M. Sissons 11:00 a.m., 31 January, 1984 (ordinary citizen) NEWTONVILLE NEWS Last Wednesday afternoon, January 25th, the U.C.W. met in the Sunday School with 16 ladies present. Unit leader Mary Vinkle assisted by Phyl Peck and Shirley Stapleton presented the devotional on "Faith", with Jessie Best at the piano. Mary Vinkle then expressed her personal feelings feelings on the subject when she was a patient at General Hospital, Toronto, last fall. Following this, the three ladies gave short readings of the authors of several hymns of faith with Marlene Stacey singing the first verse of each hymn. Shirley Stapleton closed the devotional with a poem on happiness. The business part of the program was conducted by past president Rowena Tizzard, by expressing her version of Faith, followed by the repeating of the Purpose in unison. The roll call was taken with each member receiving the new programs for the coming year of 1984. The minutes were read by the secretary Bernice Henderson, the treasurer's by Shirley Stapleton and also read the budget for the coming year. Social Functions report and Sunshine reports were also given.' A U.C.W. congregational meeting is to be held at North- minister Church, Oshawa on March 7th with Mrs. Marion Brown, President of Bay of Quinte Conference, as the speaker. Canada Packers labels are ready to be sent for articles for the kitchen. Names were suggested for speakers for the Good Friday Service on April 20th. Also music by the choir. A silent auction was held with proceeds to be used by the Manse Committee. Closed with Benediction, followed by lunch served by the group. Mr. Lou Merrill, Campbell- ford called on his aunt, Mrs. Bea Jones on Friday afternoon. afternoon. Newtonville - Starkville Bowling Team Standings Bread and Butter 46, Dills 41, Icicles 40, Sweet Mixed 39 points. 50 - 50 draw Bernice Henderson. 200 Games Sabine Parks 210, Marlene Stacey 246,226, Peggy Millson 236,216,214, Cathy Adams 222, Cindy Millson 214, 201, Joyce Stacey 213, Dian Sciuk 211, 208, Blanche Jones 206, Vi Patterson 206, Pat Millson 204, Joan Adams 204, Mr, and Mrs. David Henderson Henderson and family of Newcastle visited Mr, and Mrs, E. R. Maclnnes Sunday afternoon and joined the family for dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Trueman Henderson. Mr. and Mrs, C. M. Jones, Acy Farrow and Bea Jones met with Mr, and Mrs. Sid Lancaster of Newcastle to begin work on the United Church Memorial Book. Mr. and Mrs. R. Alldread of Newcastle were visitors Saturday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Henderson, On Saturday, dinner guests with Mr. and Mrs, C, R, Farrow were Mr. and Mrs. William Nesbitt of Columbus, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Dwyer of Oshawa, and Mr. and Mrs, Carl Todd of Starkville. There were 10 tables in play of progressive euchre at the Hall on Friday evening. Winners for the ladies were Olive Little, Norma Moffat and Mrs. W. Milligan, for the men Aleck Moffat, Gus Wilson and Fred Yeo. 50 - 50 draw was won by Helen Couroux. Next card party will be on Feb. 10th. Mr. and Mrs. Ron Burley of Newcastle were recent luncheon guests at Mr. and Mrs. Don Vinkle. Church greeters Sunday morning were Reid and Erma Wood. The anthem by the choir was Çome and Dine. Rev. Wayne Wright, minister of Orono and Kirby, led in worship and spoke on "Love Lifted Me." He.also officiated with the Sacrament of Holy Communion. A pot luck luncheon followed the service in the basement with around forty attending. After the meal, Frank Stapleton was chairman for the annual meeting and Carole Gardner was secretary. The minutes of the last annual meeting were read by the secretary followed by the treasurer's report by Inez Boughen, Sunday School report report by Marlene Stacey, U.C.W. report by Shirley Stapleton, Choir by Mary Vinkle and the Session by Bea Jones. The booking of the church basement by Margaret Elliott, the organist Myrtle Kloster assisted by Carole Gardner, the custodian Kathy Shaw to remain the same as last year. Frank Stapleton gave a report of the ministers who have applied for this position. position. Mr. John Goldie and Donna Robins to be members of the Stewarts taken by the two who have resigned and Wallace Boughen to replace Cliff Purdy as a Trustee. A beef Bar-b-qtie will again be held on Sunday, July 1st. The meeting closed with the Benediction by Lynda King. Mr. and Mrs. Maurice O'Neill were dinner guests on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John Goldie of Zion. Rev. A. M. Tizzard was able to return home from Oshawa Hospital on Friday but will continue therapy treatments three days a week. Mrs. Lena Clysdale was a luncheon guest on Friday with Mrs. Irene Burley. Mrs. Florence McLeod of Oshawa spent a few days with Mr. Raymond Bruce and Mrs. Isobel Watters. Mr. John Cornish of Whitby visited with his grandmother Mrs. Bea Jones on Saturday afternoon. Saturday evening dinner guests with Mr. and Mrs. Don Vinkle were Mr. and Mrs. Ed Rowe and Tiffany of Bowmanville Bowmanville and Miss Dale Imlach. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wood and Lindsay of Whitby, Mr. Floyd Wood, and Miss Leslie Moheen of Oshawa, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Wood and Scott and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wood all of Newcastle, Newcastle, Mr. Owen Skinkle and Andrea Harris of Port Hope and Mr. and Mrs. Mel Maybee and Melanie of Peterborough were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Reid Wood on Sunday to celebrate Floyd's and Reid's birthdays. Mrs. C. R. Farrow, Mrs. • Lena Clysdale, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Boughen were among those who attended the Ecumenical services at St. Francis of Assisi Church at Newcastle on Sunday evening. Mrs. Bernice Henderson, Bea Jones, and Mary Jones accompanied Mrs. Ed Ruth- ven of Port Hope to the Eastern Eastern Star Pot Luck dinner in Bowmanville, Tuesday evening. This year Minden celebrated celebrated their 125th anniversary and the team again enjoyed a great winter carnival. Our first game was against a Peterborough team, Knox. The first five minutes could have been anyone's game, until Bowmanville's Tracy Lemke put one past Knox with the help of Gary Adams and Jeff White. Steve Deblois scored the second goal for Ken Wright Selects assisted by Doug Parkin and Mark Bradley. Bradley. Knox scored their only goal halfway into the second period. When the Selects went to the dressing room after the second period, I don't know what was said, but they came back flying with five more goals. Gary Adams scored the third goal, assisted by Jeff White and Tracy Lemke. Four minutes left in the game, Chris McCarthy scored, assists for Bruce Harnum and Collin Taggart. Seconds later, Mark Bradley passed it ahead to Richard Bateman to make it five for Bowmanville. With just one minute left in the game, Collin Taggart scored two goals to end the game 7 - 1, assists for Richard Bateman, Bateman, Bruce Harnum and Chris McCarthy. Ken Wright Selects' 2nd game was a 5 - 0 win against Pickering. Bowmanville bolted bolted into an early 3 - 0 lead in the first period with goals for Jeff White, Collin Taggart and Tracy Lemke, assists for Gary Adams, Tracy Lemke and Jeff While. Pickering just couldn't Bradley, Collin Taggart, Steve Deblois, Kyle McLean, Gary Adams, Brent Knapp; front row - Bruce Harnum, Doug "Bear" Parkin, Chris McCarthy, Jeff White, Chris Aitken. Gary Adams opened the get together in this game. Steve Deblois scored the fourth goal for Bowmanville with help from Richard Bateman Bateman and Tracy Lemke came from behind the net, with 27 seconds left in the game, to score the final goal, assisted by Mark Bradley and Gary Adams. With one hour remaining until our final game, I knew the team was nervous, when I walked into the change room and they were asking the coaches for a chalk talk! After 15 minutes of lessons, they chanted numerous Bowmanville Bowmanville cheers, and had an audience outside the door. The final game of the day was against Haliburton, who didn't seem to have as much energy as our guys (and Sarah!). Sleigh Rides Available WESLEYVILLE NEWS was a great asset to the ser- Sunday morning, January vice of worship. Although she 29th, was very lovely as days was not in the choir, all were can be when weather is not too glad to see Mrs. Helen Dinner cold and snow is falling gently, back after her recent bad soft, white, arid beautiful, attack of flu. There was a good attendance at Welcome United Church, with one brand new person in the congregation. Robert Doggett, baby son of Glen and Jennifer was present for the first time, and he allowed his mother to enjoy the service without a whimper. Roads were good and Rev. Gordon Rutherford was able to make it from Garden Hill to conduct the whole service without assistance at the beginning. The story for the children was an introduction to the sermon for he talked with them about what they would ask for, if they could have anything they wished. Then he told them of Soloman's choice of a gift. In his sermon he told of the life of Solomon and of some of the modern excavations with proof of the Biblical account of his wealth and many gifts. He spoke, too, of the power often exerted in partnership with persons of lower principles, and even with his great wisdom, Solomon's lofty ideals were weakened by his foreign wives. The choir's numbers were much depleted but their anthem, as usual. The offering was received by George Tufford and Bruce Hendry. Next Sunday's study will be on Elijah. One of the events of the church's sesquicentennial will be sponsored by the Sunday school on the first Sunday in February when a team and sleigh will be on hand immediately immediately after church to take people on a sleigh ride, then return to the church for refreshments refreshments and a social hour. This is providing snow remains remains for that day. It is a fitting way to celebrate, for no doubt those people who could not walk to the services held in houses, would come by sleigh and perhaps some drawn by oxen. We were sorry to hear of the illness of Pearl Gann of the Canton community who is returning returning to Port Hope hospital on Monday for more tests to discover the cause of her discomfort. discomfort. Mrs. Gann is the former Pearl Austin of Wesleyville, and all her friends here wish her well. Sorry, too, to hear of Sam Smith being in Bowmanville hospital. Many years ago Sam played in the old baseball league and many friends who remember him, offer good wishes. , Out in the bird world, the woodpecker finally . did it. After many tries he, or she, managed to perch on the small platform long enough to grab a beakfull from the cylinder feeder. His weight pulled the supporting wire off the limb and the feeder landed on the ground. A clarion call must have gone out and soon not one, but nine or more made 1 short work of the feast. With a dozen chickadees, hairy and downy woodpeckers at the suet, the little crab tree was a hive of activity. scoring, the first minute of the game with assists from Tracy Lemke and Jeff White. Halfway into the second period. Collin Taggart got a breakaway to score the second goal for Bowmanville. Well into the third period, Steve Deblois passed one from the corner to Doug Parkin who made it number 3 for the team. The final goal was scored by Steve assisted by Doug. Our goalkeepers Brent Knapp and Sarah Couch made some excellent saves with the help of defensemen Chad Vanderende, Jason Moore, Kyle McLean, Richard Bateman, Bateman, Chris Aitken and Kevin Bullock. Only one goal was scored against us the whole day and a lot of our goals were shorthanded. The team received medallions, medallions, pins and a trophy. The parents and staff were very proud of the excellent behaviour behaviour of our team during and in between the games. Thanks team for a great weekend! • KEN WRIGHT SELECTS TIE NEWCASTLE 2-2 Ken Wright Haulage Selects tied Newcastle 2 - 2 on Jan. 26. Jeff White opened the scoring for Bowmanville, assisted by Gary Adams. Newcastle's Steve Stapleton came right back to tie it up assisted by Jeff Pearce and Dale Foster. Newcastle's Jeff Parrach put the second goal away for them assisted by Derek Anderson. Early in the third period Doug Parkin tied it up, assists for Mark Bradley and Steve Deblois. Blackstock Lions Will Host Public Speaking Contest Moira Fallis is happy to have her sister, Sheel- agh Collard of London, England spending a few days with her and her family. Sheelagh travelled over on the Concord which was a very thrilling flight. She is lucky to be able to combine business with family reunion. The Lions Club will be holding a Public Speaking Speaking Contest on February 15 at 8 p.m. when six speakers from C.C.P.S. will be present. This contest will be open to the public. The Lions will have eye glass drop boxes in the local stores during the month of February. The Club have plans welll underway underway for the Winter Western Dance on Feb. 18 at the Blackstock Rec Centre. Advance tickets are available from 986- 4664. The Junior 4-H Club for girls in Public School who are over 12 years of age will start next Thursday, Feb. 9 at the United Church. Wilma VanCamp hosted a dinner party on Saturday evening in honour of Keith's birthday birthday this coming Thursday. Thursday. Several local couples attended to wish Keith many happy returns. Several local beef farmers and their wives attended the Cattlemen's Cattlemen's Banquet at Orono on Friday evening. The Youth Group met on Sunday evening at the United Church. Election of officers was held. The officers for 1984 will be: President - Rob Graham; Vice- President- Angela Duivestyn; Secretary- Joy Werry; Treasurer- Brent McLaughlin. This interdenominational group meets every other Sunday evening. Several local snow- mobilers participated in the very successful Snowarama for Crippled Crippled Children on Sunday. The Minor Hockey is progressing very well this season. There is a need for another adult coach for Saturday mornings 10:30- to noon. Anyone who can spare some time for this need, call Rick Bouellon 986- its on over The 1984 , A was 986-5018. There will be a 50's Dance on March 3 with several contests. For tickets call Rick or Denzil. The A.C.W. held regular meeting Thursday evening at the home of Elaine Bailey with a good attendance of members. Rev. Ansley Tucker showed a film on the development of the Eucharist the past 2000 years new president for will be Elaine Bailey delicious lunch served. On Sunday, Jan. 29 the annual vestry meeting was held at St. John's Anglican Church. Favourable report indicated a fine year in 1984. Plans were made for the coming year in the life of the church. Ken Hudson and George Denny were elected Wardens. On Saturday, Norma Jean Newbold, Eleanor Kelly, Robert Green and Rob Graham enjoyed a day in the Junior Bon- spiel at the Newmarket Curling Club. There were nine 4889 or Denzil Moore tables at the card party on Tuesday night with the following winners: 11. Arvella Barrett-98; 2. Dorothy McDiarmid-82; 3. Ella Venning -78; 4. Lorna Swain-78; 5. Leonard Cane - 77; 6. Harold Swain -75; Low - Wilma VanCamp Draws - 1. Arvella Barrett; 2. Meta Swain; 3. Weir Swain. The Curling Club Executive met at the home of the President Neil McLaughlin on Wednesday evening. Plans were finalized for the Fletcher Bonspiel which will be held on this coming Saturday. Dinner and Dance tickets are available. Dinner costs $7.00 and Dance $3.00 to the music of Dennis Francis. The Kelly Bonspiel will be held on March 13 and the end-up Dance will be April 21. The Annual Congregational Congregational meeting of the United Church was held on Sunday afternoon, Many favourable reports indicated a good year had been enjoyed, Harold Hall and Richard VanCamp were elected elders. ill VI