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Suction Two The Canadian Statesman. ISowmanville. March 15.1989 8 Bowman ville Toastmasters Hold International Speaking Competition W esleyville The Bowmanville Toastmasters held their International International Speaking Competition on Tuesday evening, March 7. The two contestants are pictured here along with the chief judge and contest chairperson. From left are: Wanda Phillips (contest chairperson); Irene Konzelmann, Don Sloman, and Tony Kowal (chief judge). Members Attend Co-Op Annual Meeting Yelverton News ■ . by II. Malcolm : V ■■ ■ A contingent of Co-op members from our Yelverton and Nestleton community joined the almost 200 patrons patrons and friends of the Lindsay and area Co-op Annual Annual Meeting held in the Cambray Hall. This was also the 75th Anniversary of the Co-operative movement in Ontario. The annual meeting was a dinner theatre meeting put on by Ken Atkinson Musical Musical Productions in conjunction conjunction with a roast pork dinner dinner provided by the local ladies. The Theatre production production was entitled the "Good Old Bad Old Days" and was exceptionally well received by those in attendance. This is the third year in a row that this form of entertainment entertainment has been selected and, based on audience reactions, met with strong approval. Following the dinner, Chairman of the Board Ivan De Jong chaired the business business portion with his customary customary speed and efficiency. Mr. Len Nieuwland-Central District Manager of U.C.O., chaired the election of Directors Directors for a 2 year term. Acclamations Acclamations were given to Bill Hazelton as Director for Beaverton and Bruce Mellon, Mellon, Ken Algar, Harvey Malcolm, Malcolm, and G. Thurston for Lindsay and area Cooperatives. Cooperatives. Mr. Dave Marquis of Sun derland who is the Zone 5 Director of U.C.O. serving this area, brought greetings from the Provincial Board and provided an update report report on U.C.O. operations. Dave had earlier demonstrated demonstrated his abilities as a thespian as one of the selected selected volunteers!?) from the audience audience who participated in the program and suffered many indignities in that capacity, capacity, proving himself to be a good sport as well as a capable capable Provincial Director. For the first time no representatives representatives were present from U.C.O.'s top management management team. Last, but certainly not least on the program, (this opinion is purely and solely that of your Yelverton scribe) a certain local individual individual was honoured by "Don't MISS our big Chick Day. Order by March 23 for pick-up on April 21st. VT FAMILY FLOCK HEADQUARTERS THE FEED STORE The Shops of Vanstone 116 King St. W. 623-5777 Bowmanville Chairman Ivan with a few well chosen words, (all of them true of course) for his many years of dedicated service service to the Co-operative movement over the past umpteen years. He was completely completely taken by surprise and for the first time possibly possibly in his life was at a complete complete loss for words. He was presented with a fine Seiko Quartz Co-op watch and a very attractive Co-op lapel pin. As well he was also presented presented with two certificates of accomplishment on the newly adapted Director Achievement program, one for the Orientation Level, and one for the Merit Level. - only one to go - the Over the Hill - or Long Service Level given only after retirement retirement from Co-op service or posthumously which ever comes first. It is indeed gratifying to see many years of service, exemplary dedication and ability recognized. Oh yes - the name of the individual the same name as that of r our humble and modest elverton Scribe! Oh well If ou don't toot your own lorn.who will? Ed's note - Well deserved no doubt. A number of local properties properties have changed hands recently. recently. Our close neighbours Donald and Noreen Johnson sold their farm this winter and will be having a farm and household sale on May 6th. They have purchased a residence on High St. in Bowmanville. Mr. and Mrs. Barry Preston Preston have sold their farm east of 7A and 35 Highways and are planning to build ona retirement retirement lot off their farm this spring. Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Fisher and family have sold their newly built house east of Yelverton on yoi Ye y° ho By Edna Barrowclough Last week it was reported that Jean Payne and Helen MacDonald of Newtonville attended a meeting where the purposes and make up of the Environmental Assessment Assessment were explained. The review of the Environmental Assessment process, known as E.A., is part of the government's government's commitment to improve a number of its current current environmental programs. programs. The project will examine examine opportunities to improve the E.A. program. A team will seek participation of all groups concerned with the environment. The E.A; Act provides a set of statutory statutory sanctions, powers and procedures through which the province seeks to ensure the "concept of E.A. is put into practice and that any undertaking, subject to the act, provides for protection, conservation and wise management management of our environment." environment." The project sounds like one more source of help to avoid damage. Minister Jim Bradley, says he is confident confident by working together, we can improve the program. program. We are happy to report Mrs. Margot Franke is home from Kingston hospital and regaining ner vitality so well she hopes soon to resume her usual activities. On Monday, quilters were busy once again at Welcome after the first one was completed and bound. Ladies were happy to have Margery Ashby of Apsley with them for a day. Margery Margery was a star quilter with the Port Britain group, is still a star quilter and helped to finish this one on Wednesday, March first. On Tuesday morning, the Bible study group met at Welcome church for the third session, with discussion discussion led by Christine Wilson. The Beatitudes and the New Testament interpretation of the Ten Commandments were the main points of concern. concern. The 4-H group of girls are meeting on Tuesday of each week at the home of one of the leaders, Charlene Bowman Bowman of Welcome. The course lasts six weeks with Achievement Day in April. This group will find satisfaction satisfaction not only in learning a new skill but in cementing friendships. On Friday, March 3rd, the World's Day of prayer was held at Garden Hill as it was in places around the world. This year's program was provided by the women of Burma. Those sharing in the program from Welcome were Christine Wilson, Phyllis Phyllis Symons, and Doreen McHolm as well as the speaker Lorna Sedgwick. Others from Welcome were present as well as from this area E. Barrowclough and F. Reeve. They were accompanied accompanied by Evelyn Hall of Port Hope. Friends in the area were saddened to hear of the death of Anna Retallick in Port Hope last week. Anna was a faithful worker with the East Durham Historical Society for many years and served a term as president. Her home was opened many times for meetings and other activities. Grade Nine Students Bound for Weekend Retreat at Haliburton Grade nine students from St. Stephen's High was photographed just before embarking on their trip School left on Friday, March 3 for a weekend retreat north, at Camp Northern Lights in Haliburton. The group Freda Bamsey, whose farm is by highway 106, tells us a large eagle has been in her area for several days. It perched on the bam, and fed on the remains of a sheep killed on her place. When it was feeding on the animal killed on the road, a man drove by in a truck, slowed up to watch and the bird continued feeding, so must have been hungry. It was unfortunate that no one was handy with a camera to positively identify this bird, whether eagle or another type. Attendance at church service service at Welcome was smaller than usual on Sunday, March 6, but it was surprising surprising how many were able to make the drive safely over such icy roads. Reverend Sedgwick's story for the children children was about the Prodigal son and the sermon en- SALES TAX larged on the reaction of the older brother, so understandable understandable to us. He felt slighted but God's way is one of forgiveness. The father father associated the older stable brother with himself. The choir's anthem was "I want to be ready" and as usual was a delight to hear. 50 years ago: March 10, 1939 (delayed report) For the third time members of the YPU presented the play "Truth Takes a holiday," this time at the Baptist church in Port Hope. A storm of snow and freezing rain had made the road impossible impossible for a car, and too late to cancel the show. An attempt was made to find a team of horses that were shod to be able to stand up on the frozen roads. Finally, one shod and one unshod horse took the players, each wrapped in a blanket or buffalo buffalo robe, to town. After the horses were stabled it was 9 o'clock when the players went on stage, after the organist organist Douglas Millson had entertained the audience for an hour. The performance was well received even if some of the properties were left out. It was 4 a.m. when Clarence Nichols had delivered delivered each player and stabled his horses. The other players were: Harold Best, Dorothy and Olive Mason, George and Orald Tufford and Catherine Dinner. That was a night to remember. '89 PLYMOUTH RELIANT You may be eligible (or the Federal Sales Tax Credit this year. At H&R Block we'll find you the biggest Sales Tax Credit you're entitled to. If you're only filing for tax credits this year well prepare your return for a special low price. There's no need to be confused over the many changes in tax laws. The specialists at H&R Block always have the answers you need. IF THERE'S EVER A TIME FOR H&R BLOCK IT'S NOW We've moved to Bowmanville Mall 243 King St. E. 623-6957 7A Highway this week. Happy Birthday belated to Miss Debbie Glasbergen who observed her 15th birthday birthday on Sunday. Miss Denyse Glasbergen is looking forward to spending spending 8 days in Swansea, Wales leaving 13 of March and returning on the 21st. She is scheduled to visit Miss Claire McPherson of Swansea who as an exchange exchange student Claire spent a similar holiday last year as guest of Denyse and her family - the Frank Glasbergen. Glasbergen. Sympathy is extended to the family - the 5 sons, their wives and their families in the sudden passing of their mother Mrs. Grace Porter of Lindsay. Mr. and Mrs. Rod Porter were former residents residents of the 14th Concession in Manvers Twsp. Glad to report that Mrs. Balfour Moore is showing considerable improvement in health and hopefully will be released from Port Perry Hospital in the near fu f re. ACT NOW! MAKE YOUR BEST DEAL ON NEW 1989 MODELS IN STOCK. Macintosh Chrysler Plymouth Limited 331 Park Rd. S., Oshawa 728-4638 r M* ALL SEASONS HOLIDAY LTD. 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