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I Subdivision Proposal Sent To Ont. Municipal Board sed p] block, Still Singin' Together After 37 Years in Barbershop Quartet The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, July 18,1990 17 | At the request of the owner, owner, the Region of Durham is sending a controversial subdivision subdivision plan located near Kirby to tne Ontario Municipal Municipal Board for review. Last week, members of Council decided to refer the Kirby Heights Estate subdivision subdivision plan after receiving a ! request from the firm repre- | senting owners Bill Reid and James Reynaert.. The application, first approved approved in April by Regional Council, is to permit 14 estate estate residential lots on part of the Oak Ridges Moraine. The subdivision is on lands north of Regional Road 9 and west of Carscadden Road in former Clarke Township. The plan was revised in May, the Regional Planning Commissioner stated in a Council agenda. It was circulated circulated to several agencies for their comments. open space block, associated with an Ontario Hydro easement easement and an internal road." Since the time the Region approved the initial Official Plan amendment application, application, a local environmental group - Save the Ganaraska Again (SAGA) - submitted a request that the plan be referred referred to the OMB. Lawyers of Reid and Reynaert Reynaert also asked Council to refer the revised plan to ensure ensure "the issues concerning this proposed subdivision would be best dealt with in a comprehensive manner in a single hearing before the Ontario Municipal Board." At the Regional Council meeting in Whitby on July 11, members of Council agreed the plan would be referred referred and that the regional solicitor, as well as staff, may make representation before the OMB if necessary. Red Cross Says Thanks For Helping in Past Year "The Country Four" Barbershop Quartet was started started in 1953 by Don'Stables-. Shown above, from left to : right, are: Jack Allin who sings lead, Don Staples who sings tenor, Merrill Brown who sings baritone and Glenn Allin who sings bass. This photo was taken around the time that the quartet was formed. *7<£é ôlde 'Ttioitot SUPER SUMMER SAVINGS Come, in and sample a wide selection of our fine gourmet products, such as rasp6erry lemonade and Alfredo potato chips Pina Colada Coffee Reg. 10.99 Pita Chips Reg. 3.49 Bagel Chips Reg. 3.49 Greaves Preserves FROM NIAGARA Now 8.99 ib. NOW 2.55 bg/ Now 3.19 bg. 10- '% OFF ENTIRE ASSORTMENT Treat Yourself to one of our Gourmet Grab Bags $Q00 Now Only O Valued at $10.00 113 King St. E., Bowmanville 623-0328 Who would have thought that "The Country Four" Barbershop quartet would years after they began •J&ïjp ffr&i • v' i.... Who would'have thought that four guys playing in a brass band in 1953 would form a barbershop quartet which would still be actively singing today, 37 years later? later? The Country Four, an Oshawa, Ontario, Chapter quartet, consists of Don Staples, Staples, tenor, a hog producer and apple grower; Jack Allin, Allin, lead, an employee of Electronic Data Systems of Canada; Merrill Brown, baritone, baritone, a professional land surveyor; and Glenn Allin, bass, a home building contractor. contractor. The quartet was organized organized by Don Staples. While working for Onta- 37 eft to still be actively Shown above, from rio Hydro in Toronto, following following his graduation from the University of Toronto as an aeronautical engineer, Mr. Staples was exposed to the world of barbershopping. When he left nis engineering engineering job to take over the family farm in Orono, he joined the Orono Brass Band where he met Jack, Merrill and Glenn. Having tasted the sweet essence of barbershop harmony, harmony, Don was ready to organize organize his own quartet. He talked to Glenn and Jack Allin, (first cousins), about the idea and the Allins, Allins, having attended barbershop barbershop shows in Oshawa and at Toronto's Massey right, are: Jack Allin, Don Staples, Merrill Brown and Glenn Allin. Floor It Down To the East End of Town A&R FLOORCOVERING 113 King St. East, Bowmanville Remnants 50 % OFF Cushion Vinyl No Wax Flooring Garden Party In-Stock Indoor Outdoor Carpet Green only Reg. 10,49 sq.yd. NOW 7.99 sq. yd. Patio Turf in stock Green Turf Brown Turf Rog. 4.99 Reg. 9.49 NOW 3.89 sq. yd. NOW 6.99 sq. yd. 1" Aluminum Mini-Venetian Blinds Parbon International Inc. • Bay Hill <20 sq yd. Saxony 100% B.C.F. Nylon Scolchguard • Foxwood *1 3 49 sq yd. Borbor 05% Polypropylene 15% nylon Allow 2 weeks for Delivery MANY MORE SIDEWALK SPECIALS ;% OFF CARPET RUNNERS Polypropylono 27" width Nylon-Rubbor back 26 & 32" width ARMSTRONG FLOORING • SUNDIAL SOLARIAN Cushion Vinyl No Wax Special Price on #66100 Flog. 23.95 sq. yd. NOW 10.99 sq. yd. Allow two weeks lor delivery 113 King St. East, Bowmanville Hours: Mon. - Thuro. 9 n.m. • G p.m. Frl. 9 n.m. ■ 9 p.m. Sal. 9 n.m. • 12 noon Hall, were quite receptive. They had been thrilled by the sounds of the Buffalo Bills and The Schmitt Brothers. They wanted to be part of the "new" sound. Two brothers, Gerald and Merrill Brown, were also members of the band and joined the quartet as baritones, baritones, alternating as each was available until they graduated from university. Then Merrill took over full time. The quartet has been extremely extremely active in the community community since 1953. And in 1987 they joined the Oshawa Chapter Horseless Carriagemen Chorus. In 1989, they officially registered their quartet with The Society For The Preservation Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing Singing In America Inc.. The Oshawa chapter of this society is only one of over 800 groups throughout North America, Great Britain, Britain, Sweden, Germany and Australia. The highlight of the foursome's foursome's bnrbcrshopping activity activity was when tney toured England, singing with the TRI-CITY 1 (Oshawa, East York and Markham) Barbershop Barbershop Chorus. Harmonious at home ns well ns in music, the members members have been married for ever 137 combined years to tho same lovely, ana patient Indies. Morrill and Juno, 29 years; Jack and Voldn, 30 years; Don and Jcnnno, 38 years; and Glenn and Jean, 39 years. Insurance Bill To Rise 4.51% The Town of Newcastle expects to pny an additional 4.61 per cent for its 1991 insurance insurance premiums. Tho municipal insurance bill will total $218,434 this year, according to n report from tho Treasury Department. Department. Tho report added that tho higher rates are duo to "an luyuetmont in tho values of tho Town's physical assets to reflect inflationary trends." Newcastle's pose and adi committee agreed to recommend recommend that Council approve tho insurance expenditure. ■ Tho Frank Cowan Company Company Limited will continue to be retained ns tho Town of Newcastle's insurance carriers. s The Durham East Unit of Red Cross would like to thank the Bowmanville Statesman and local newspapers newspapers for their fine coverage coverage this past year in promoting promoting Red Cross programs in this area. Red Cross blood donor clinics, emergency services services and water safety have benefitted because of your media coverage. EMERGENCY SERVICES During the past year assistance assistance has been provided to 19 persons in all after loss of homes by fire. Clothing, groceries, bedding, furniture, furniture, utensils and much more have been supplied. The Seventh-Day Adventist Social Services, both East and West, the Salvation Army Thrift Stores and Service Service Clubs have all played an important role in assisting assisting those in need. Many thanks. Church groups participating participating in the emergency plan are as follows: Dec. 1989 and Jan. 1990 - Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Hwy. 2 East - Mrs. Ruth Jackman, Chairperson, Chairperson, February and March 1990 - St. Paul's United Church - Mrs. Sheila Brooks, Chairperson. April and May 1990 - Trinity United Church - Mrs. Bonnie Colwell, Chairperson. Chairperson. June and July 1990 - Catholic Women's League and Knights of Columbus - Mrs. Graydon Brown, Chairperson. Chairperson. August and September 1990 - Firemen's Wives. October and November 1990 - Salvation Army - Mrs. Isabel Jones and Captain Captain J. Cooper, Chairpersons. Chairpersons. December 1990 and January January 1991 - Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Hwy. 2 East. The Seventh-Day Adventist, Adventist, Hwy. 2 East, Social Services Services and the Salvation Army are on duty for assistance assistance at all times. I would like to thank the church groups and the Firemen's Wives for their faithful support support in the emergency plan. A special thank you to the ladies from the church group who helped out at the Health Fair, Mrs. Bonnie Colwell, Mrs. Sheila Brooks and Mrs. Betty Nichols. A Level I Emergency Services Services course will be taught at Hillsdale Manor October 13, 1990 - anyone wishing to take this course should call, the Red Cross office at 723-2933 or 623-3909. SICKROOM EQUIPMENT LOAN SERVICE Our sickroom equipment loan service fills a need for those in the area temporarily temporarily requiring wheelchairs, walkers, crutches and commodes. commodes. This past year, 19 pieces of equipment have been given given out. My thanks to those who have donated equipment and for the donations which help keep our equipment serviced. To Carol Gonder my thanks for staying on in Wa ter Safety and the active roll she plays in this capacity for Red Cross. We also welcome Catherine Huberg into the position of Blood Recruitment Recruitment chairperson. My sincere thanks to all who assist the local unit, and a particular thanks to the United Way, without whom we could not function. Kay Forsey Chairperson Durham East Unit WATER SAFETY SERVICES Water safety continues very active in the Town of Newcastle. Statistics show 980 enrolled in the fall- winter program of 1989-90. The new Red Cross Parent Parent and preschool program is proving very popular with 468 children enrolled. We again participated in a water safety display at the Darlington Nuclear Station Family Safety Night in June. Carol Gonder, Chairperson X Purina Puppy Chow DogChow Lo-Cal Butcher's Blend 20 kg 8 kg 20 kg 8 kg $8.00 Off $1.00 Off $8.00 Off $1.00 Off 8 kg $1.00 Off WELCOME FEEDS (Formerly Vanstone's) 683-5777 116 King St. W., Bowmanville GIGANTIC ART AUCTION McCrimmon's Antiques & Art Inc. Wednesday, August 1st, 1990 PREVIEW <>:(><) P.M. AUCTION 7:15 P.M. NEW CASTLE C OMMUNITY HALL - Mill St., Hwy. #2 Newcastle Village Auctioneer Frank Stapleton Approximately 125 Limited Edition Prints including NEW RELEASES BY TRISHA ROMANCE "The Regatta" "Little Sailor" "Treasure Chest" Chip off the O' Block AUCTION SPECIAL Time Release Print "Heart to Heart" by Trisha Romance <325 framed Titles Include: • Deep Water Orcas • A Good Book For Company • "Midnight Black Wolf' • High Kingdom Snow Leopard • Ice Castle • Spring Fawn • Lone Pine • Summer Bain ♦ Common Loons Artist's Include: • Romance • Bateman • James Lumbers • Carl Brenders • Seerey Lester • Topolinsky • Terry Isaac • Pctrclla DON'T MISS THIS EXCITING ART AUCTION McCrimmon's Antiques & Art Inc. MAIN BRANCH 210 King Street W., NEWCASTLE 087*5204 SECOND LOCATION Hwy. No. 2 and 401, POUT HOPE 885*8802