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i I 4 The Canadian Statesman. Bowmanvillc. June 24. 1987 Section Two Corvettes are Everywhere as Port Darlington Marina Hosts Club W.I Visits Mushroom Operation Ladies of the W.I. and guests met at.7:30 p.m. at the Darlington Mushroom Farm where they were met by Mike Mannion, owner of the farm. Mike explained how bedding from horse farms is mixed" with several components ana gallons of water and prepared for the beds in the barns. We were taken into several of these houses showing the various stages of growth the mushrooms go through including including harvesting. Mike answered several questions and then we were shown the packaging room where each lady was given a sample of mushrooms to take home. Mrs. A. Vandergaast moved a hearty vote of thanks to Mike for our conducted tour and our gift of mushrooms. The ladies returned to the C.E. Hall for the business part of their meeting. Mrs. H. Prescott acted as Secretary in the absence of Mrs. S. Found. The repeating of the Ode and Lord's Prayer opened the meeting. The Roll Call was "Name a dish that uses mushrooms." Minutes were read, treasurer's treasurer's report given and correspondence dealt with. A letter from Hampton W.I. on a follow-up of a resolution to support pensions for homemakers homemakers was left for each individual member to write to her M.P. In regard to the Butler Project Project for Agriculture kits in the schools implemented by Oxford County's W.I.s, is to be left to September. A short discussion regarding regarding a summer outing to take the boat trip from Holiday Inn in Peterborough up through the lift locks brought a decision decision to go on July 13th. Mrs. A. Hall, Program Co-ordinator will make arrangements and notify the group leaders. Mrs. C. Swallow gave "Good- Neighbors" report. Mrs. W. Brown reported on some W.I. news from Providence-Shaw's and Nestleton W.I. The motto "Buy Canadian, Think Canadian, Live Canadian" was prepared by group leader Mrs. T. Kelsey and read by Mrs. W." Brown. Mrs. Kelsey said in this area the common saying is "Buy the cars your neighbor makes." Joe Cristl from the Farmer's Association says, "Buy the food your neighbors grow." We should start early , in our school system to have the children learn about our own' herbs and our own geography geography and history. Travel across Canada, we have a wealth of natural resources, a vast array of cultural institutions institutions and world famous land marks. Read Canadian books, buy Canadian magazines. ' Pierre E. Trudeau once said, "Canada is not a country for the cold of heart or for the cold of feet." The meeting closed with the repeating of the "Collect." Mrs. Kelsey's group on Consumer Affairs served veggies and dip, sandwiches, tea and coffee during the social hour. Guests Take a Break from Newcastle and Area House Tour C,xrmÆ. - k - ** V (* ■* __ 111 '■ ^ . •-T'-cdl.dfllL Gleaming Corvette cars added an interesting bit situated on the deck of his boat. While all this of entertainment on Sunday at Port Darlington activity was under way, the Senior Public School Marina when members of the Pine Ridge Corvette b an( j performed for the guests and Wib Miller's Club lined up their vehicles on the swimming pool unique craft "Puffin" attracted almost as much kwn where they were inspected by dozens of attention as the cars. Fathers' Day guests. Irv Gill even had his car V HEALTHY LUNGS ARE A HOLE IN ONE! Support your local Lung Association 436-1046 CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE NEWCASTLE FIRE DEPARTMENT HOME INSPECTION PROGRAM Home inspections will be carried out on the following dates throughout the Municipality: June 22,23,24 and 25 June 29,30, July 2 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. J. Aldridge Fire Chief Kitchen, McCallum & Porter CERTIFIED GENERAL ACCOUNTANTS JOHN G. DONALD PARTNERS MANUEL, CGA K. KITCHEN, CGA, CIA 118 KING STREET EAST BOWMANVILLE, ONT. L1C1N5 (416)623 0555 HYATT para LEGAL Services THE AFFORDABLE ALTERNATIVE IN THBFOLLOWING AREAS Trademarks Simple Wills Business registry - Incorporation Small Claims and Civil Court • Uncontested Divorce • Credit Relief • Landlord-Tenant Disputes • Small Business Consulting PHONE 434-7311 FOR APPOINTMENT K MART PLAZA, 555 Slmcoe St. S„ Osliawa Member-Independent Paralegal Guild ol Ontario and Bolter Business Bureau The Newcastle Historical Society held its House, Church and Garden Tour on June 13. The ladies above are taking a quick break from louring the many outstanding homes on the tour. Pictured, from left, arc: Betty Flaxman, Nora Storey. Ruth Gillin- Durham East Red Cross Helps Fire Victims and Many Others in Area gham, Helen Burgess, Pat Macdonnell, and Grace Gibson(standing). Mrs. Macdonnell's lovely white farmhouse cottage, where the ladies are sitting, was one of the homes on the tour. Our Emergency Service has been called upon to assist with three families who lost their homes in fires, and I wish to thank all those wonderful people who assisted in many ways with their contributions: To the ladies and gentlemen who work on the Emergency Services teams and are so willing and dependable in taking their turns for the months planned for them; to the church groups who keep the clothing depots going for those in need of assistance. I know how busy you are and the work is endless but most appreciated by those needing it. Thank you also to the ladies from the Seventh Day Adventist Adventist Social Services, who help supply the bedding immediately after fires. Appreciation is also extended extended to the Service Clubs .and Lodges, to the Girl (Suides wno . prepare emergency bags, and to the Boy Scouts who give their help whenever needed. The churches participating in the emergency plan are as follows; St. Paul's United Church, St. John's Anglican Church, Trinity United Church, The Salvation Army, The Seventh Day Adventist Churches, Oshawa and Bowmanville, ' The Catholic Women's League and Knights of Columbus. We welcome any church group who would like to assist us. Our sickroom equipment loan cupboard fills a need for those in temporary need of wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, etc. and 89 pieces of equipment were given out last year. If you call and cannot get me, call Oshawa Branch Red Cross. Thank you to Shirley Coyle for her years of service to the Durham East Blood Donor Clinics and congratulations on her Service Award. Welcome to the new Chairman, Gloria Russon. Thank you also to Carol Gonder, who has taken on both Water Safety and Youth for the Durham East area. Statistics show 1,791 enrolled at the pupil training level, 13 as leaders and 23 as instructors instructors during the past 15 months in the Durham East area. Youngest being two weeks old, eldest 77 years, a Resusci-Ann and several rubber dolls were purchasfed to assist in this program. A|so, ; to all those ' in the community and surrounding area who contribute to United Way - thank you. Without you we could not function. Many thanks to The Statesman staff who are always so willing to publish Red Cross. And last but not least, my thanks to Mayor John Winters and Council for the lovely surprise in receiving receiving the Humanitarian Award, I'm deeply honored. Sincerely Kaye Forsey Chairperson Durham EastÜnit REWARD $500 for the safe return of female Yellow Labrador Retriever Family Heartbroken No questions will be asked. Dog requires daily medication. Phone days: Ask for Keith 579-1317 Evenings 723-5773 If you had to entirely rebuild your home tomorrow, could you? 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