12 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, October 25,1989 Jane Galbraith elected as Eastern Star Worthy Matron Enniskillen Welcomes Second Brownie Pack N estleton-Caesarea N ews by Mabel Cawker Hlue Ray Chapter Hosts Open Installation Blue Ray Chapter, No. 238, Order of the Eastern Star, held their Installation Ceremonies on Thursday, October 12, in the Masonic Temple, Port Perry, with an excellent number of members and sisters and brothers from the neighbouring Chapters, to honour the newly elected Worthy Matron, Sister Jane Galbraith and her Officers for the 1989-1990 year. Chapter opened in regular form Happenings in Blackstock Last week's news column was missing because I was attending an Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies meeting in Muskoka - not because I was on a holiday to England or that we had moved away as rumour has it. Neither of these events are expected expected to happen. It was nice to be missed. Isn't it a pleasure to be able to dial Oshawa without long distance charges? A speedy recovery is wished for Dalton Dorrell who underwent surgery at the Port Perry Hospital last week. Best wishes for improved health also goes to Edith Barrett who is recovering following surgery. A number of members of the Anglican Church from this community community enjoyed attending the Rally Rally at the Sky Dome last'Sunday to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the formation of the Church of England in Ontario. A very special event. Members of the Fair Board are reminded of District 4 meeting which will be held in Lindsay this Thursday, October 26. For car pooling call either David Petrie or Joyce Kelly. Dr. Nuri Cagil of Frankfurt, West Germany is visiting his mother-in-law Mrs. Margaret Baumchen and other family members. After his visit here he is off to Columbus, Ohio and New Jersey. The Adams Family - Jean and Carl, Dave and Michelle and Carla attended the 25th anniversary anniversary of Trent University, Peterborough Peterborough on Saturday, October 21 when daughter and sister Pat received her Bachelor of Arts Degree on the Dean's Honour List. Congratulations, Pat. Friday overnight guests of Mrs. Jean Mahaffy were David and Nancy Mahaffy of St. Catherines who were returning home from a holiday. The Senior Citizens' Anniversary Anniversary euchre was held at the Town Hall on Oct. 10. In spite of inclement inclement weather there were 16 tables. Winners were as follows - Ladies: 1. Eileen Warder (94); 2. Verna Robinson, 3. Fran Gibson, Gibson, Low - Vera Fawns, Men -1. Ross McRoberts, 2. Ann Taylor, 3. Jim Gibson, Low - Gladys Potts. Special draws for the evening evening were - Belle Werry: oldest lady, Stan Wright: oldest man, Olive Ormiston: nearest birthday, birthday, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Gibson: anniversary, Meta Swain: door prize. Draws were won by Stan Wright, Jean Mahaffy, Richard Manns, Ruby Smith, and Dorothy Venning. Neil and Kathy McLaughlin have returned home from a working working holiday to Florida. They report very hot weather. In their absence Jessica & Alex stayed with grandparents Blake and Jessie Gunter while Blake stayed with Bill and Ruth Marconi. The October Lioness meeting was held at the home of Gloria Smuck with 16 members all in costume. The winner of the costume competition was won by Maple Wray Mantle. The date of the Samco bus trip was changed to Oct. 20. The group will be visiting Greenwood on Saturday, November 18 and will be catering to the Carvers Banquet on November 5 at the Rec. Centre. The Lions Zone meeting on Monday Monday Nov. 27 will be another catering catering task for this group. The next meeting will be held at the home of Joanne McLean. Eighteen members of the morning morning unit of the U.C.W. met at the home of Jessie Gunter for their October meeting. Ruby Van Camp announced a weexend at Camp Quin-Mo-Lac on October 20 on the theme Stress. Eleanor Werry gave the worship worship on Thanksgiving. Anita Davis gave an interesting program program on Mutuality in Mission. In December a Korean missionary will be coming to south Lanark for 3 years. We will hear more about him. Meeting closed with the Benediction. A large crowd enjoyed the third annual Blackstock Fiddle Contest which was held on Saturday evening evening at the Rec. Centre. President of the Fair Board, the sponsoring organization welcomed the large crowd present and turned the mic over to M.C. John Lester. In addition to the five fiddle classes entertainment by the Golden Slippers and Mundell Family and Dave Wotten as well dancing by Gerald Stinson and Maurice Montgomery was enjoyed. At the end of the evening the overall winner was declared as 12 year-old Jessica Wciler of Ariss, Ontario. The prize for the fiddler from the farthest distance was won by Art McMartln of Campbell Campbell River, B.C., to the youngest fiddler by Mathew Johnson of Startford who was seen on last week's Tommy Hunter show and to the oldest fiddler by 77 year-old Earl Giles. A very pleasant evening. under the direction of W.M. Sister Marilyn Jones, assisted by W.P. Brother Wilfred Alexander. They welcomed many dignitaries to the East...namely...Worthy Grand Matron of Ontario, Sister Audrey Martin, Grand Marshal, Sister Joan Esdale, District Deputy Grand Matron Sister Betty Rew of District No. II, P.D.D.G.M.'s Catherine Ellis, Betty Dowden, Bessie Cosway and Grand Trustee Ken Summersford. Many other sisters and brothers were given a cordial welcome as well. After a brief business period was concluded, the W.M. Sister Marilyn expressed appreciation to her loyal Officers for terrific support during the Year of Hope -1988-89 - a most rewarding year for the Chapter. Family and friends of the incoming Matron were invited into the Chapter and introduced. Installation Ceremonies were conducted in a highly competent manner by the Installing Board. Installing Matron Sister Betty Perrault P.M. assisted by Installing Installing Patron Brother Sam Cawker P.P., Installing Chaplain Sister Marguerite Mitchell P.M., Installing Installing Marshal Sister Elsa Bongard P.M., Organist Sister Betty Dowden P.D.D. G.M. and Floral Ceremony Sister Doris Nottingham Nottingham P.M. Sorry, some officers officers were ill and were not able to attend. After ceremonies closed, the newly installed Worthy Matron, Sister Jane Galbraith, expressed her warmest thanks to officers and members of Blue Ray for the honour conferred upon her...and the installing board for the beautiful ceremony. Also, she thanked her family and friends for their love and support. The Worthy Patron Brother Alastair Newsome voiced appreciation for the honour he received as Worthy Patron for the ensuing year and asked for support for the Worthy Matron. The immediate Past Matron Sister Marilyn Jones was presented with a beautiful Jewel by her daughter Heather. (Of interest) interest) Marilyn was given Sister Adelia Mowbray's Jewel...and she will wear it with pride in remembrance of a dedicated Blue Ray member anil warm friend...who has now passed to her reward! Many gifts were received by Jane and Alastair from Chapter, friends and relatives to commemorate commemorate this impressive occasion. occasion. After Chapter closed a very delicious informal buffet was enjoyed...arranged enjoyed...arranged & convened by Sisters Judy Mitchell, Isobell Wilson, Marguerite Mitchell. The gorgeous cake was made and decorated by Judy. A gala evening evening for our incoming Officers and friends, This concludes a most memorable occasion in the history of Blue Ray Chapter! Our best wishes to our new corp of officers officers for an interesting and challenging year for the "Good of the Order" - the Year of Celebration Celebration of the Star in this 75th anniversary anniversary year for Grand Chapter of Ontario! Villa Programme The Nestleton U.C.W. members and husbands, presented a relaxed, relaxed, variety program for the Villa residents in Port Perry, on Wed. afternoon, Oct. 18. Two gentlemen were celebrating birthdays - namely - Stanley Ewen and Edward Edward Earnhardt and a festive, enjoyable enjoyable party was a "highlight" JO-ELEN SPORTSWEAR & GIFTS Suppliers to Teams, Schools and Clubs Corporate Gift Packages 102 Queen Street Bowmanville, Ont. L1C 1M6 (416) 623-8161 J. Wayne Aasen Affordable Dream Vacations! • Free Vacation Planning Services ■ Discount Cruises • Airline Tickets > Charter Vacations 1 Honeymoon Packages ■ Hotel and Car Reservations Travel Agents International We're with you all the way. Over 300 Agencies in North America PERSONAL AND CORPORATE TRAVEL SERVICES 68 King St. E. (Veltrl Complex) Bowmanville " 623-6600 Reg. 2758550 y BRINK'S EXCAVATING R.R. #2 Newcastle, L0A1H0 * Trenching * Gravel & Top Soil * Grading & Levelling * Septic Installations * Back Filling * General Excavating * Dump Truck Service (416) 987-4995 Patrick G. Deegan DENTURE THERAPY CLINIC 5 GEORGE STREET, BOWMANVILLE 623-4473 or 623-6477 Pe eterE. Heslin, LL.B. BARRISTER & SOLICITOR Family Law Real Estate 120 Waverley Rd., Suite 214 Bowmanville Telephone 623-5554 HAMILTONS INSURANCE SERVICE Main Street, Orono Telephone 983-5115 Serving your insurance needs since 1942 with plenty of humour. To end this special afternoon, gifts from the U.C.W. and a delicious birthday cake...made by member Barb Weir...along with tea, coffee or juice, went over well for the twenty twenty or so present. Our best wishes for the year ahead for these two wonderful gentlemen! Mrs. Jones of the Villa was the friendly hostess! The Churches Arnold & Jean Williams were the greeters at the door, on Sunday, Sunday, Oct. 22, at 11:15 a.m. for Nestleton United Church. Rev. Dale Davis in his ser- mom...presented an interesting, down-to-earth message, for the fine congregation present. Richard MacKcnzie read Scripture Scripture from Habakkuk and Luke. The four part choir sang a harmonious harmonious number with the organist accompanying. The children enjoyed their illustrated story with the minister before retiring to classes. Offering received by Lawrence Malcolm & Ralph Sadler. Nestleton Anniversary Service on Sunday, Nov. 12, with well known, Dr. Robert McClure - the guest speaker. Keep in mind the Evening U.C.W. Unit to meet at the home of Regenia Walker this Wed. evening, Oct. 25, 8 p.m. At the friendly Caesarea Community Community Church on Sunday morning, morning, at 11 a.m. Norma Spek led the service speaking on "Have Faith...The Hour Is Close" from Acts I...appealing to Christians to renew their Faith. Dana Gibbons read the Lesson and Frank Arney the Responsive reading. Rev. Dr. W.H. Crawford presented the opening and closing Prayers. An average attendance. Jack Geuzebroek of Whitby, will speak next Sunday at 11 a.m. Kathy Watt • organist. Nestleton Afternoon U.C.W. Unit Meets The setting for the October meeting on the 10th, was held at the delightful home of Effa Stain- ton, Williams PI., with 10 members present. Leader Mable Cawker brought the meeting to order with a poem and a cordial welcome. An interesting worship period with theme "Something to Share" presented by Marion Hall & Effa Stainton re - Stewardship. Hymns were sung and Script read by Effa. Effa. Marion read "A definition of Christian Stewardship" from Mandate...written by Beth Woodruff. Effa - in lighter vein - gave a reading "Getting Older." Marion closed the program with a reading "Just for Today" followed by Prayer. Roll Call "How and Where did you meet your Spouse?" was well answered. The minutes were approved approved as read by Gwen Malcolm and Treasurer's statement by Nota Fish. Cards were sent to the ill. Plans made for the upcoming Villa program and the Regional Presbyterial meeting in Hampton. Hampton. Meeting closed with Benediction. Benediction. Tempting refreshments were served by Marion Hall and hostess Effa Stainton. Appreciation Appreciation was extended by June Stevenson to all who had a share in the meeting. Social Notes Dr. Cheryl Cawker of Peterborough Peterborough and Sam & Mabel Cawker, Scugog Pt. Rd., visited in Oshawa on Sunday afternoon...the afternoon...the ladies attending a lovely lovely baby shower for Cindy Cawker...and Sam enjoying the afternoon witli son Alan. A very enjoyable day! Oh! what a beautiful fall day...can we hope that Indian Summer is on the Way? Let's hope so! A new Brownie group has been formed in Enniskillen. Enniskillen. The Second Enniskillen Brownie Pack held its inaugural inaugural meeting on Wednesday, October 18th, with eight new Brownies enrolled in the group. They're shown in this photo along with their leaders. In the back row, from left, are: Bev Cochrane, Pat Pascoe, Gail Coburn, Lucy DeSouza, and Isobel Cudahy. In ill/ WINTARIO COMING TO TOWN -- This Thursday, Thursday, October 26th, it's Wintario Night in Bowmanville. Bowmanville. The 637th Wintario draw will be broadcast live from Bowmanville High School auditorium. The draw is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. on the Global television network, but prior to the selection of the winning numbers there will be a one-hour entertainment program with Wayne Hodge as the MC. Entertainers will include: include: Ken Brignall, Johnny and Claude, The Harmonicats, and Four the Moment. The proceeds proceeds from the $4 admission fee, which includes includes a Wintario ticket at the door, will go towards towards the Bowmanville Arena Complex fund- raising campaign. Sponsors of the draw are the Bowmanville Kinsmen Club. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. BLOCK PARENT WEEK -- This is Block Parent Week across the Town of Newcastle. A recent Block Parent project was the creation of an official official mascot and slogan for the organization. This Thursday evening, at seven p.m., the winners winners of that contest will be announced at the Bowmanville Mall. We also note that the Block Parent organization is still in need of additional additional volunteers -- especially those who might be willing to serve as chairpersons for school committees. If you can help, or if you need further information, call 623-2309 (evenings only, please). DURHAM SCHOOLS RAISE $224,000 FOR HEART FUND -- You may recall that a number number of area schools have participated in the Heart and Stroke Foundation's "Jump Rope for Heart" fund-raising campaign. Recently, the totals were announced from that project and 54 schools in Durham raised $244,000. This will be used for further research and education. education. The Foundation had an opportunity to express its thanks further in a reception at the Durham Board of Education offices on Tuesday, October 24. ALL ABOUT LEARNING DISABILITIES -- The Learning Disabilities Association will meet at the Whitby Public Library this Thursday, Thursday, October 26, at 7:30 p.m. A representative from the Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education will be the guest speaker. This representative will discuss the program available for the learning disabled. Everyone is welcome to attend. Call 623-4934 for further details. AT THE LIBRARY -- The second fall session of Toddler Time begins at the Bowmanville branch of the Newcastle Public Library on Friday, Friday, November 10, at 9:30 a.m. It will run to December 15 and includes songs, stories and games for children aged 24 to 35 months. Registration Registration is Tuesday, October 31, beginning at 10 a.m. The Bowmanville branch will also conclude conclude its "Life in Retirement" series with a presentation presentation on the topic of "Travel" at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow evening (Thursday, October 26). BLOOD DONOR CLINIC -- Next Wednesday, November 1, the Red Cross will once again visit Bowmanville for a quarterly blood donor clinic. You are invited to visit the Bowmanville Lions Centre on Beech Ave., between noon and eight p.m. at which .time your "gift of life" will be gratefully received. FISH LADDER OPEN -- The Bowmanville Creek fish ladder located at the Goodyear Dam will be officially opened this Thursday, October October 26th. The opening takes place at four p.m., with representatives of the Town of Newcastle, Newcastle, the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Bowmanville Creek Anglers' Association among the guests. GHOSTS AND OTHER SCARY THINGS -- That's the title of a presentation on Thursday, October 26 and Friday, October 27, at the St. Stephen's High School auditorium. The play represents a collection of songs and skits which are performed to both frighten and delight audiences. audiences. Refreshments will be available in a cafe/nightclub setting. Come out and witness this Halloween extravaganza. But remember to bring a friend, because you won't want to see this show alone. Sbowtimes: 8 p.m. HEATING WITH CORN -- In this week's edition edition of The Statesman, you'll note an advertisement advertisement for a corn heater. This device is designed to be either a freestanding unit or a fireplace insert and its fuel is corn. Dove Services, of Kendal, Ontario, is selling the heater which has been developed in North Carolina and is marketed by a Canadian firm. The stove will burn any grade of shell corn and 65 pounds of this material will generate heat for between 24 and 36 hours. The advantages to this fuel are numerous. But one advantage is the fact that corn is a renewable annual resource whereas trees take 40 to 70 years to grow. Further information is available by calling 983-9442. We hope to have a further story on this device in a future edition. BIG BAZAAR NOVEMBER 8 -- The organizers of the I-Iadassah - WIZO Bazaar in Oshawa advise advise us that they'll be holding their biggest bazaar ever on Wednesday, November 8. This event takes place between the hours of 11 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. In addition to the bargains, there will be a number of door prizes available through a raffle. BIG BROTHERS RAKE LEAVES FOR UNITED WAY -- The Big Brothers Association Association of Newcastle is offering a leaf raking service service in the Town of Newcastle this Saturday, October 28, between the hours of one p.m. and three p.m. The purpose of the undertaking is to raise money for the United Way. The Big Brothers and Little Brothers expect to have enough volunteers to handle 20 to 25 yards and they hope to raise about $300. For further information, information, please call 623-6646. VISUAL ARTS CENTRE SHOW -- The recent paintings o{'Maureen Remington will be on display display October 29 to November 12 at the Visual Arts Centre in Bowmanville. The opening lakes place between one p.m. and four p.m. this Sunday Sunday and the artist will be present at that time. The title of the exhibition is "A Place Called Home". CAKE AUCTION IN NEWCASTLE -- The staff of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Commerce in Newcastle Village will host their annual annual United Way Cake Auction on Wednesday, November 8. Coffee and refreshments will he available at five p.m. and the auction commences commences at 5:30 p.m. World Champion Auctioneer Auctioneer Frank Stapleton will he on hand to conduct the sale. The C.I.B.C. will also be drawing its three raffle prizes on November 25th. These prizes include a porcelain doll, a hamper of groceries and a grape vine wreath. Don't forget that all proceeds will go to the coffers of the United Way. Plan to participate. CLARKE MUSEUM DISPLAYS -- At the Clarke Museum and Archives, you can enjoy the John Charlton collection of vintage radios which arc currently on display until the museum closes at the end of next month, Also at the museum this month is a travelling exhibit from the Royal Ontario Museum entitled entitled "The Ontario Iroquois". Finally, from the museum's own collection there is an exhibition exhibition of paintings and prints entitled "Flashpoint". These photographic reprints are from the Jones collection of glass negatives negatives and they include scenes from Darlington and Clarke Townships through to Port Hope and Peterborough from the 1890's to 1903. GIANT CARROT GOES TO SCHOOL - Holly Bothwell, a student at Lord Elgin School, in Bowmanville, brought a 96-centimetre carrot to school last week. The giant veggie was grown by her grandfather, Norman Bothwell, of Bowmanville. Bowmanville. 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