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V V I The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, February 5,1986 ■: >;> : Newcastle 3nbepeti6ent #1 mm rJ A Editors: Hazel and Jack Crago Telephone 987-4201 Wesleyville News and Happenings Sunday, February 2nd dawned bright and beautiful with sun making the trees and snow sparkle where a thin crust had formed from the previous night's fallen moisture. If the groundhog ventured out he would see a well defined shadow. Some driveways were full which may have accounted for a smaller congregation at Welcome United Church. Tom Wilson led in the call to worship and Mrs. King conducted the remainder of the service. The theme for the morning was sharing and the story for the children Newton ville Miss We are indebted to Betty Blaker for the following spelling lesson. Lioness is a plural word according to Lions International. Thank you. We do abhor spelling errors. Newcastle Lioness held a very successful euchre party January 30, 1986. Proceeds were for the Bowmanville Hospital Diabetic Clinic. Together with the draw, nearly one thousand dollars were raised for this worthy project. Winner of the quilt was Margaret Lover, Toronto. Winner of the $60.00 gift certificate certificate from Gaytown was Glenda Rumbles, Norwood. Newcastle Lioness thank all the people who participated in the purchase of tickets and in attendance at the card party. . As well, we thank the many merchants who displayed signs, or who helped to sell, tickets. We welcome to our village James and Wansen McLaren and their little daughter, Beth Ann. The McLaren's are living in the home vacated by Mrs. Elizabeth Skelding. Mrs. Frances Wright remains a patient in Memorial Hospital, Bowmanville. Mrs. Pauline Storks attended attended a Full Authority Ganaraska Conservation meeting in Port Hope last Thursday evening. Pauline reports that daughter Candy Storks remains a patient in Kentville, Nova Scotia, hospital. Hope you're feeling better soon, Candy! Mrs, Sandra Sherman and Donald, Beeton, and Mrs. D. Coulter, Downsview, were Friday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Crago and supper guests of Miss Dorrene Powell and Floyd, Lake Shore. Saturday supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Powell were Miss Judy Powell and Miss Jill Coombes, Bowmanville. Bowmanville. , Attending a PC policy t meeting at the Hotel Sheraton, V -Toronto, ; last Wednesday')' X were Barbara Van Dyk and 'i Pauline Storks, On Sunday evening Mrs. v Wilda Johnson and Gary were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harper Kelsey and family. Enjoying Saturday to , Tuesday in Florida, visiting Disneyland, were Mr. and Mrs. Tom Schmahl, Jordan and Carly, and Mr. and Mrs. Barry Norton, Vincent, Nicole and Julian. Last Monday Mrs. Ellen Duxbury entertained the ladies of the Euchre Club. o Mr. and Mrs. Vance Cooper, Oshawa, were Friday evening dinner guests of her sister, Mrs. Kathleen Kimball. Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hodsoll, and Stephanie, of Whitby, were Bessie and Lloyd Stephenson, Kathleen Kimball, Alfred and Lena Graham and Audrey Reid, of Bowmanville. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wade, Mrs. J. H. Jose and Mrs. Jean Cochrane, of Bowmanville, enjoyed Saturday dinner in Oshawa with Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Wade and family. The occasion was a birthday celebration for Peggy Wade. Mr. and Mrs. Rob Scott and family, Little Britain, were Friday overnight guests of his parents, John and Wilma Scott. On Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Rickard called on Mr. and Mrs. Rod Carveth, Orono. Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Rickard were Sunday supper guests of their daughter and son-in-law, Ken and Bev Elaschuck and boys, Oshawa. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Pearce visited recently with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Pearce, Bowmanville. Bowmanville. Friday afternoon visitors ■ with Mrs. May Burley and Arthur Clark were Mrs. William Milligan and Berriiece, Newtonville and Mrs. Maude Coulter, Minden. Twins Mary Berry, of Orono, and Margaret Burley of Newcastle, had a surprise birthday outing at the Flying Dutchman, Bowmanville, on Sunday, when some of their family celebrated with them. Post Master Charles Gray celebrated his birthday on Friday. It was a special one, .we hear, and we wish him many happy returns - a little late! Birthday greetings to Edna Howden, Susan Foster, Barry Rowe, Ellen Duxbury, George Gray, Janet Hodsoll and Marilyn Lake. . - 1 vi We extend congratulations. and jbest wishes to Gorjkm and > Carolyn Garrod who ;<pb«erve their wedding anniversary on Feb. 12. 1 Mr. and Mrs. Jack Crago visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Norgrove Clemence, Whitby. On Sunday Mr. and Mrs. George Buckley accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Walter Murphy to Bridgenorth, where they attended the fiftieth wedding anniversary reception in honor of Mrs. Murphy's aunt - and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. William Young. Miss Edna Sunday has returned home after spending some time in Port Hope with her mother. Mrs. Russell Powell and Mrs. Lloyd Heard, Bowmanville, Bowmanville, enjoyed the weekend in Woodbridge, New Jersey, Atlantic City and New York. They missed the snow! Newcastle Horticultural Society On Tuesday evening, Jan. 2lst, 1986, the Newcastle Horticultural Society met in the Centennial Room of the Newcastle Community Hall. President Vicki Lesnick opened the meeting with a fitting poem, before turning the program over to Reinhold Schumann, who showed slides, with commentary on Williamsburg; Virginia, gardens. These historical gardens were very beautiful with their boxwood and holly hedges, flowers, trees and shrubs. Mr. and Mrs. Ivor Brawley's slides of past garden shows and horticulture, horticulture, and President Vicki's Canadian West slides concluded concluded the entertainment. The Newcastle Society plans a bus trip to the Garden Show on Saturday, Feb. 8, departing from the Town Hall at 8:30 a.m. Margery Freethy announced the winners of the photographic competition with prizes awarded to Betty Blaker, Donna Morrow, Pat Blaker and Hazel Crago. Following the business, attendants attendants viewed the crafts, hobbies, collections and crafts, on display. Lunch was served by Dorella Chard and Madeleine Buckley. Anglican Church News On Sunday, February 2, ENNISKILLEN Sunday, February 2nd was Ground Hog Day. I wonder how many believe he really did see his shadow and we will have six more weeks of winter? We extend sympathy from our community to Mrs. Keith Ormiston, Ebenezer, on the sudden passing of her husband Keith and to all the family and relatives. Joe and Linda Sweet have just returned from two weeks spent in Cartagena, Columbia. / Mr. and Mrs. Harvey McGill were Sunday supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Virtue on the occasion of his 86th birthday. birthday. Many happy returns of the day, Harvey. On Friday evening Angelo Bortolazzo held a party for his 12th birthday. Many happy returns of the day, Angelo. Mr. Michael Rowlands and boys, Hamilton, were weekend weekend visitors of Miss Clara Page. Mr. Lance Plain, Orono, Mr. and Mrs. M. Tabb, Bowmanville, Bowmanville, were this week-callers of Mr. and Mrs. Ai t L&dbeater. Miss Myrtle, Tamblyn and Mrs. Wilfred 'Bowman were Sunday supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ivison x Tamblyn, Orono. A beautiful winter day brought forth our worshippers to the church and Sunday school service on Sunday. Although Although a number of our congregation congregation were home sick with flu or colds, there still was a good turnout. The service opened with everyone singing "Surely the presence of the uts 87 King Street East Bowmanville "The freshest donuts in town!" Call 623-4549 Mon. 5 a.m. until Sat. 12 midnight Lord is in this place." The welcome and call to worship was given by Pastor Joe. The Prayer of Approach followed. We sang hymns out of our new hymn books throughout the service. Pastor Joe spent time with the little folks before they retired to the lower level for their Sunday School classes with their teachers. The Psalm selection was number 88, "Give me life in your ways." The Ministry of Praise came ' next with the choir rendering a beautiful number under the direction of our organist and choir leader, Mrs. Utah Chambers. Pastor Joe's Scriptural Lesson was taken from the New Testament, Luke 8 : 40-48. Mr. Lafave based his message on "The Vital Touch." The thought from the Pastor's study which he printed printed in the church bulletin was "The supreme happiness of life is the conviction Of being loved for yourself, or, more correctly, -, Being loved in . spite of yourself. Victor Hugo Church Announcements I Bible Study continues this and every Thursday morning beginning at 9:30. Please contact Pastor Joe for more information. II Confirmation classes begin on Jan. 30th and will take place at the Manse on Thursday evening from 7:30 - 8:30. This will be the last call. After Feb. 6, although all will still be welcome, the actual Confirmation could not be celebrated until a later date. III Community Church Dance: Tyrone Community Center, on Saturday, Feb. 8 beginning at 9)00 p.m. Frank Barkley is our D.J. and there will be prizes and a luncheon served. Tickets are $5.00 per person. For tickets please contact Pastor Joe in Enniskillen, Enniskillen, IV Men's Rally at St. Stephen's U.C. in Oshawa on Feb. 8. Please contact Keith McGill in Enniskillen. V An instruction course on Window Shades and Candle- wicking will be held in the Enniskillen church basement on Wednesday, Feb. 12th, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Anyone wanting to take the course please contact Barb Howe - 263-8868 or Ulah Chambers - 263-2789. The 1st Enniskillen Guides attended Camp Adelaide in Haliburton on the weekend and they enjoyed a weekend of winter fun. Foundry Lge. Team Standings G. Smith 14, S. Adams 9, L. Taylor 8, G. Cowling 7, J. Murphy 6, G. Simpson 4. Top 10 Averages D. Taylor 224, G. Cowling 215, B. Stainton 206, S. Adams 206, G. Smith 205, R. Cowling 205, J. Murphy 203, C. Morey 199, B. Gilkes 198, G. Simpson 198. Ladies High Single J. Murphy 280 Men's High Single G. Smith 258 Ladies High Triple D. Taylor 762 Men's High Triple R. Cowling 661 Marry Makers January 30,1986 Team Standing) Bullock 6955 pinfall, 8 points, Roberts 6917,8, Etcher 6912, 8, Junkin 6697, 6, Huisman 6908, 3, Smith 6468, 3. High Single C. Roberts 248 High Double G. Smith 460 (227,233) Top Average) C. Roberts 221, G. Smith 209, E. Etcher 197, M. Hulsman 192, V. Murphy 186, F, Bullock 185. 1986, at St. George's Parish Hall, the Annual Vestry meeting was held. The new Church Wardens are Mr. Richard Johnston, Mr. William Clarke, Mrs. D. G. Grandfield and Dr. Rod McArthur. On March 2nd, 1986, new service times will be in effect, 8 a.m. at St. George's Anglican; 9:30 a.m. at St. Saviour's, Orono; and 11 o'clock at St. George's.. The Anglican Church Women meet on Wednesday evening at 8 p.m. at the Parish Hall. On Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. Rev. Small will explore the topic of First Communion and Confirmation. Confirmation. On Tuesday, February 4th, Rev. Small attended the Archbishop's Archbishop's Pre-Lenten Quiet Day at St. John's, York Mills. United Church News On Sunday, Feb. 2, 1986, Rev. Donald Tansley conducted conducted the service at Newcastle United Church. Rev. Donald Stiles will be returning Sunday, Feb. 9 th. Rev. Tansley delivered the sermon, The Family in our Changing Society. Murray Jose rendered rendered the solo, How Great Thou Art. The Trillium Unit meets Thursday, Feb. 6 at 2 p.m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Holmes. The Sunshine Unit meets Monday, Feb. 10 at 8 o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Buckley. Sunday, Feb. 9, the annual Pancake Breakfast will be held at the Sunday School from 8 to 10 a.m. susie Rienstra spent Friday with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Allan Clark. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Art Rienstra were visiting their son Allan at the university at British Columbia where he was involved playing basketball for his college. Since Christmas he has been playing in Alaska. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Beatty of Cobourg and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Challice of Cavan were dinner guests on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Reid Wood. Mr. and Mrs. C.R. Farrow visited Mr. and Mrs. Brenton Farrow of Starkville Sunday evening. Visitors this past week with Mrs. Lena Clysdale were Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Clysdale of Omemee and Mr. and Mrs. Jim McGill of Bowmanville. Mr. and Mrs. John Goldie had Sunday brunch with Mr. and Mrs. Maurice O'Neill. Mr. and Mrs. Trueman Henderson visited Mr. and Mrs. Phil Gilmer of Newcastle Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Allan Clark visited Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Fry of Cobourg on Saturday evening to celebrate Ernie's birthday. Another progressive euchre party was held at the Hall on Friday evening with the following winners - Charlie Finnic 81 points, Madeleine Buckley 79, Margaret Turcell 79, Eddie Couroux 77, Meda Stapleton 70 and Doreen Lowery 70 points. 50/50 draw Ewart Robinson. Next card party on February 14th. Church greeters Sunday morning were Margaret Elliott and Lena Clysdale. The choir sang "Trust in Jesus". The sermon was entitled "No, Not Now". As both organists were unable to attend, the musical numbers were recorded and run by Ron Philips. Next Sunday following the services a pancake luncheon will be held sponsored by the choir members beginning at eleven o'clock. Newtonville - Starkville Bowling results 50/50 draw - Joyce Stacey. Team Standings Summer 44, Winter 43, Spring 43, Fall 41 points. 200 games bowled by Peggy Millson 264, 206, Marlene Stacey 227,200, Carol Oke 223, Bernice Henderson 222, Cathy Adams 220, Pat Millson 217, 201, Joyce Stacey 204, Linda Adams 204, Jean Arnold 202, Cindy Millson 202. concerned a boy who refused to share a very fine Christmas gift. As a result his friends didn't want to play with him. When he finally loaned his precious cars to a sick cousin, his friends came back and the little boy learned the need to share. So in the sermon, based on "Responding to God's Call", Mrs. King referred to Isaiah and Jeremiah being called to service and replying they were unfitted and inexperienced. So many times each of us has hesitated to accept a position of responsibility with the same excuse that we are not equal to the task. But each new task is a learning experience and there is a sharing of the task by others. The concluding hymn "Take My Life" was a commitment to realize God's purpose for us. The choir's rousing anthem, "The Wonder of his Work", was an inspiration to be a part of God's work. The offering was received by John Connelly and Harold Austin. Congratulations to Harold and Gwen Best on the birth of their first grandchild, a bouncing 10 lb., 12 oz. son of Judy and Harold Best, bom on Saturday night, February 1st, 1986. Harold and Verna Austin- went to a northern lake for a* fishing trip last Monday and. came back with some tasty treats for the table. Mrs. Emma Darke is still in; Port Hospital but will be home' as soon as diet routine is stabilized. Roy and Elva Austin,; returning from Toronto on I Saturday found the driving, very slow, but saw no accidents for everyone seemed to be driving with" extreme caution, and were grateful to be home safely. The snow was sufficient to cover the brown fields and bring back winter's beauty a< well as preventing the continual blowing of dust from' bare ground. Birds are more constant at the feeders and are a real study in bird personalities. The little chestnut capped tree sparrows are very bossy witti each other, but the one lone song sparrow.will order them off, while all leave when the handsome big bluejay comes. Chickadees hang on the bag of suet, swinging in the wind. There is constant movement, pleasant to watch from the warmth of the kitchen window. i[L WI^îESnm &WWEIM BLINDS • Good quality • At-home shopping • Wide variety of colors at competitive prices Enjoy coffee and donuts with us Saturday, February 8, 10 a.m. -1 p.m. at our OPEN HOUSE DON'T MISS IT! S. Mather Furniture 40 King St. E., Newcastle 987-4914 Panasonic RECEIVER Here's Quality At A LOW PRICE! 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