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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 27 Feb 1991, p. 22

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4 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, February 27,1991 Section Two The Newcastle Independent A Weekly Report of the Happenings in the Village of Newcastle Editors: Jack and Hazel Crago 987-4201 Umbrella Environment Group On Saturday evening the following Lions and wives enjoyed the District A 3 Lions Lions Fun Night at Napanee Lions Centre - Sharon and ; Barry Head, Jean and Bren- . ton Rickard, Judge Richard and Lynn Lovekin, Ron and Betty-Lou Locke, Rudy and Daphne St. Amend, Amos Langley and Doreen McNe- vin. On Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Powell, Miss Judy Powell and Jill Combes, Bowmanville visited the Markle family, Scarborough, and brought home Harold Powell, Oak Park, Illinois, from Lester Pearson Airport - but not the new terminal. Mr. and Mrs. George Buckley and Miss Mary Margaret Bonathon have returned returned from a three week vacation in Florida where they visited Miss Ruth Bonathon, Bonathon, Lakeland, and the Buckleys also spent time with their friend Win Couch- man at Port Charlotte. Sympathy is extended to relatives and friends of Mr. Clarence Allin who passed away last week. Thursday evening visitors visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Crago were Mrs. Marlene Murray, Frankford and her brother, Mr. Fred Bedwin, Lake Shore. Last Tuesday noon Mrs. Pauline Storks attended a Children's Aid Society meeting. meeting. On Saturday evening Mr. and Mrs. Jack Crago visited Mr. and Mrs. Mac Walker, Campbellcroft. On Tuesday afternoon Mrs. Pauline Storks attended attended the opening of Whitby Hydro's new building. Hazel's Hazel's cousin, Bill Lawler is chairman of Whitlw Hydro. On Thursday Mrs. Pauline Pauline Storks and sister Raye (aye the Friedlander attended annual meeting and dinner of the Gannraska Conservation Conservation Authority at Port Hope Legion. Sunday supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Scott were daughter Cindy her husband Ken Morrow and daughter Kristy, of Mill- daughl brook. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Quinney have returned home from a Dominican Republic Republic holiday. The Newcastle Senior Citizens met on Thursday evening, Feb. 21st, at the Newcastle Community Hall. Winners of the card games were 1st Don Thompson, 2nd Don Hamm, 3rd Margaret Margaret Elliott, 4th Hazel Murphy, Murphy, 5th Marion Sears, 6th Dorothy Branch. Congratulations Congratulations winners! Birthday greetings to Joan Cowles, Howard Quinney, Quinney, Courtney Wood, Del Rudman and Albert Naylor. Best wishes to Marilyn and Bill Couch who observe their wedding anniversary on March 1st. Two of Newcastle Senior Citizens are patients in Memorial Memorial Hospital - Mr. Gus Wilson, Bowmanville and Mr. Fred Couch. Fred's wife, Eva, remains a patient there also. On Wednesday evening, Feb. 20, 1991, the Orono and District Fiddle Club sponsored another great evening evening of entertainment. Master Master of Ceremonies Keith Wood announced the 3rd annual annual Spina Bifida Dance on Saturday, March 16, at the Base Line Community Centre. Centre. Ladies are to take lunch. Also announced was the 11th annual Kidney Dance on March 2nd at the Newcastle Community Hall, Mr. Harry Farrow was wished Happy Birthday. Winner of that door prize was Mr. Bob Stain ton and Doreen Lowery won the white envelope. Mr. Robert Rutherford won the 50-50' prize and Mr. Harry Nitchie the Musician's draw. There was good attendance on Wednesday night and the' March performance of the Orono and District Fiddle Club will be on Wed. March 20th. See you there! On Tuesday the Newcastle Newcastle Seniors enjoyed their regular regular bowling morning after which they had lunch in the Lions' Den. Then came the card games, winners being 1st Eva Smith, 2nd Jean Holmes, 3rd Jack Holmes, 4th Brenton Rickard, 5th Lena Graham; most lone hands Gent Art Campton, Lady Kathleen Kimball; low scores Marg Burley and Stan Allin. Mrs. Lillian Glenney is a patient in a Port Hope nursing nursing home. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wood, Oshawa, were Saturday Saturday evening visitors with his mother, Mrs. Gladys Wood. Mrs. Marjorie Hagermnn was a Sunday dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ha- german, Oshnwa, Pamela and Charles Kolnr were also guests as it was a birthday celebration for Pamela. . Mrs. Lois Rowe. Memorial Memorial Hospital, visited at home on Saturday with husband Doug and son Barry. Mr. Keith Call "and sons, Oshawa, visited on Saturday Saturday with his mother, Mrs. Hilda Call and in the afternoon afternoon all visited his father Bill who resides at Newcastle Newcastle Health Care Centre. Newcastle Village and District Historical Society meets on Monday evening. March 4. Guest speaker will be Mrs. Kay Pickard who has done research on local cemeteries. Mr. and Mrs. Seldon Parker, Oakwood, called on the Stanley Powells on Tuesday Tuesday evening. United Church On Sunday morning, February February 24th, the stewards of Newcastle United Church served pancake breakfast, proceeds of which went to the Mission and Service fund. The Sacrament of Holy Baptism was celebrated as Rev. Donald Stiles christened christened Spencer Stephen Wesley Wesley Jeffries, son of David and Denise Jeffries, R.RJ8, Newcastle. Sunday School Superintendent Superintendent Shirley Coyle announced announced that the new unit God's Covenant With Us, of the study The Whole People of God parent packs were available at the front door; and also registration for Quin Mo Lac Camp should be made. Rev. Donald Stiles welcomed welcomed back Gary Schmid, who has spent some months working in Switzerland. The sermon had three titles, titles, Rediscovering Our Spiritual Spiritual Dimensions, Seeing Life Through 3-D Glasses and How to Measure Your Faith. Articles for the . Silent Auction were in the Sunday School. Bids will be received up to and including Sunday, March 10. Mrs. Sue Genge will be guest speaker at the March 1st World Day of Prayer, beginning beginning at 7:30 p.m. Everyone Everyone Welcome to Newcastle United Church. Prayer vigils for peace will be held at Newtonville United Church Wed. March 6 at 7:30 p.m.; Wed. March 13 at Newcastle United Church; 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Wed. March 20, at Kirby: Wed. March 27 at Kendal United Church 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. St. George's Anglican Church On Sunday, February 24, the Second in Lent, Holy Communion was celebrated at eight and Morning Prayer at eleven. The choir under the direction of Mr. Ed. Greenwood sang the anthem, anthem, Lord, For Thy Tender Mercy's Sake (Hilton) after the First Lesson. On Thursday, Februaiy 28, at ten, there will be Bible Study in the Parish Hall. The Lenten Mid-Week Services are being held on Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. On Wednesday, March 6, at .7:30 p.m. the ACW are welcoming everyone to their meeting in the Parish Hall to hear Constable Mike Sevan Sevan of the Durham Region Force speak on How to Im- Ê rove tne Security of Your [ome. Next Sunday, March 3, there will be Holy Communion Communion at eight and eleven. In the evening at 7:45 in the Parish Hall an Ultreya service service will be held to which everyone is welcome. It is and opportunity to learn about Uursillo. Next week on Thursday, March 7, at 7:30 in the Parish Parish Hall there will be an information information meeting about Expansion Expansion 90. The architect, along with the Building Committee, will be present. In order that particular concerns concerns may be addressed, parishioners parishioners are being asked to submit questions in advance advance by writing Lynn Love- kin, People's Warden. Newcastle Village Bowling Ladies League Marilyn Kent 209-253; Mary Pierik 232-213-209; Bernice Henderson 178-202; Lana Sykes 237; Trixie Wright 173-209; Tina Chui- solo 179; Dee Welsh 190- 202; Sharon Roberts 199- 247: Lorraine Poole 185; Shelly Rivers 207-187-283; Betty Major 219-228-200; Manlyn Major 218-187-208; Cindy Poirier 191-237; Gladys Gladys Henry 182; Norma Mof- fatt 179; Loma Crockett 189-199; Carol Johnson 193- 278; Seniors Vance Cooper 164; Art Compton 150; Stan Allin / 161; Albert Pearce 153-172; ' Jack Holmes 162-219; Ruby Brunt 168; Eleanor Perrin 246-194; Marion Allin 206; John Thorne 226-172; Ron Burley 192; Helen Thorne 162-167; Stan Powell 200- 215; Thursday Mixed League Fae Forget 252-228-201; Jean Hall 177-203; John McGuey 184-207; Jackie Kindratiuk 209-209; Joe Forget 282-231; Rick Murphy Murphy 175-229; Joe Mendonca 195-185; Wes Forget 223- 198-215; Tom Kindratiuk 182-185; Greg Forget 198- 193-190; Kathryn Brown 200-211; Ken Jury 246; Ken Boyd 216-190; Bob Forget 193-245; Dorella Chard 223- 178; Newcastle Village Youth Bowling Seniors Leigh Wood 147-145; Chy-Anne Poirier 108-101; Chris Mathias 150-129; Ashley Ashley Stafford 119; Yvonne Coe 111-121; Grant Burke 118-130; Tim Harness 138- 157; Richard Martin 127- 136; Casey Vanderstarre 101-129; Allison Stafford 103-118; Laura Wood 129- 133; Doug McCurdy 153- 116; Michael Coe 136; Chris Gartsen 134-139; Nathan Coyle 116-115; Sherry Foster Foster 119-164; Barb Metcalf 121-141; Lisa Thompson 120; Intermediates Robert Walton 121-146; Katie Nowlan 125; Doug iWalton 82-79; Cheryl Per- Ikins 132-99; Kelly Holmes 98-99; René Bedard 100-90; Ryan McCracken 89-112; Lori Giles 131-122; Ben Kos- lik 100; Nathan Schroor 92- 93; Jeff Giles 124-128; Shannon Shannon Saxby 93-139; Ashley Poirier 122-117; Jessica Henderson 93-91; Melissa Carroll 121-110; Nicholas Boyd 86-108; Sara Castellano Castellano 115-121; Juniors Matthew Schroor 68; Oliver Oliver Koslik 69; Stephen Welsh 82; Brianne Bedard 76; Nathan Rogers 64; Bailey Bailey Duetta 86; Mike Imhoff 95; Lisa Welsh 82; John Stafford 91; Environmental groups in the Durham Region have a chance to share ideas and resources through the formation formation of an umbrella organization. organization. The Durham Environmental Environmental Network (D.E.N.) had its second general meeting meeting in Bowmanville last Wednesday where interest ed groups and individuals were able to find out more about the new organization. Rowena Kirk, a contact person from the group, said the meeting consisted of a ; discussion about the network. network. It provided local environment environment groups a chance to introduce themselves and discuss their activities. She stressed that D.E.N. is not formed to replace any existing organization, only enhance them. The group wants to focus on providing a power base for political lobbying and "public information and resources resources amongst ourselves." "We're still trying to put our structure together and have input from anyone interested." interested." she said. Yelverton Snowed In Yelverton News by H. Malcolm Just when we were almost almost to the point of apologizing apologizing to the month of February February for our unkind thoughts, the weather changed - again, and for the worst. The snow, - snowed; the winds, - Mowed, and we enjoyed enjoyed the worst darn weather weather we've had for years. Imagine Imagine the indignity of it all, we had to stay home on a Saturday night, because we were snowed in. Had to take off our dancing slippers and watch TV. Unless you're a hockey fan, TV on a Sat. night is absolutely pitiful. The February meeting of Yelverton U.C.W. was held recently at the home of Doris Doris and Art Rowan. Welcome visitors included Vera and Laurence Staples of Orono on that occasion. - t Congratulations to Mrs. Linda (Ralph) Pfoh who recently recently received her 20-year pin as R.N. with the Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay. Lindsay. On Thursday evening, Feb. 21, the Yelverton Gana- raska Region Conservation ntv's annual meeting eld at the Port Hope Authority was he! Legion. Manvers Township has a portion of its area in the Ganaraska Region and has its own representative on their board - currently, Mr. James McMullen. Ganaraska Ganaraska Authority was the first authority set up by the province province back in 1940 ana has provided a valuable service to the area in both flood control control procedures and forest conservation and replanting of conifers in the more aria area where soil depletion was a major concern. The authority has branched out and has recognized recognized recreational areas with programs for school children to learn more about the need for conservation and how it is applied The various council members members of the municipalities involved involved and their spouses are invited each year to attend the annual meeting. A delicious roast'beef dinner dinner with a bountiful array of accessory dishes, was pro- -- j Olde Tyme / Fish & Chips / / 136 King St. E. / Bowmanville / ^,J x . j 623-1781 / - / Mon. - Thiirs. 11 a.m--7 p.m. Friday -11 am.--9 p.m. Saturday -11 a.m--7p.m. We take pride in serving quality Fish and Chips. HAMILTONS INSURANCE SERVICE Main Street, Orono Telephone 983-5115 1942 WORLD DAY OF PRAYER -- A number of special church services will be held on Friday, March 1, which has been designated as World Day of Prayer. Locally, there is a service at two p.m. in Rehoboth Church, Bowmanville. The theme is "On the Journey Together" Together" and the program has been written by the women of Kenya. The program will include a speaker, a choir, babysitting and a light lunch. You're welcome to attend. attend. World Day of Prayer will be observed in Newcastle Newcastle United Church at 7:30 p.m. on March 1. MARCH BREAK CAMP --The YMCAÏs offering a fun-filled week for 6 to 12-year-olds during the March Break. Each of the five days has a different theme, which should guarantee that the kids won't be bored. Included in the camp is a trip to the Heber Down Conservation Conservation Area and a trip to Purple Woods. Hours of the camp are from nine a.m. to four p.m. For further détails, call 668-6868 or 683-4093. DIVISION or 711121 ONTARIO .nmfrW& 1 h Siding, Soffits, Fascia, Capping Roofing, Doors, Windows, Trough No job too big or too small Telephone 434-7994 Bowmanville, Ont. 4 LEARNING DISABILITIES ASSOC. - The Learning Learning Disabilities Association, Oshawa Chapter, will hold its regular monthly meeting at eight p.m. on Thursday, February 28. This meeting is at Lincoln Aye. Public School in Pickering Village. The Learning Disabilities Association is a support group for parents -and adults. Everyone is welcome to attend. For fur- ' ther details, call 623-4934. CLUBS AT VISUAL ARTS CENTRE - Model railroaders railroaders and wood carvers both meet regularly at the Visual Arts Centre located off Simpson Ave., in Bow- manville. The model railroad club meets Tuesday evenings and further information is available by calling calling Dave Clements at 623-2594. The Woodchips Carving Carving Club meets Monday nights from seven p.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, call Rev. Doug Hall at 987-4745. Patrick G. Deegan DENTURE THERAPY CLINIC .. 5 GEORGE STREET, BOWMANVILLE 623-4473 or 623-6477 SUGARBUSH TOURS - Sugar bush tours are running running during most weekends of March at the Purple Woods Conservation Area, north of Oshawa. All tours leave from the parking area and maple syrup products will be available for sale. This is your opportunity to learn more about the art of making maple syrup. As an added attraction,.on March 9, 10, 16, ana 17, the Forest and Stream Woodcarvers of Whitby will be hosting a special carving demonstration. Plan to attend. attend. YWCA PROGRAMS -- Ongoing craft programs, fitness fitness instruction and other special interest activities are being offered this spring by the YWCA. Among the upcoming courses are gardening with perennials, adult fitness, children's crafts, and a "crafts and laughs" program for adult clients. Looking ahead to summer, the YWCA will be offering camps at le.vels ranging from pre-school to senior. For more information, information, call the YWCA at 623-9922 or visit their office on Church St. Registration for the new sessions begins March 4,5, and 6. Affordable Dream Vacations! ■ Free Vacation Planning Services • Discount Cruises ■ Airline Tickets ■ Chatter Vacations ■ Honeymoon Packages > Hotel and Car Reservations PERSONAL AND CORPORATE TRAVEL SERVICES 68 King St. E. (Veltrl Complex) Bowmanville 623-6600 Travel Agents International We're with you all the'way. Over 300 Agencies in Norlh America Reg.2758550 JSEUM OPENS -- The Bowmanville Museum will re-open for its 30th anniversary year on March 31st. Renovations to the building's kitchen area will be one of the new things to see at the museum this year. And, we understand that one of the new exhibits will focus on the history of the Port Darlington area. CURATOR SPEAKS - Mark Jackman, curator of the Clarke Museum and Archives, will address the United Empire Loyalists' Association of Upper Canada Canada in Whitby on April 30th. He will speak on the topic of "Loyalists - Five Points of View" in a presentation that includes descriptions of the Loyalists as seen by themselves and as seen by outsiders. PARKINSON SUPPORT GROUP - A general ' meeting of this Durham Region organization takes place on March 4 in St. Mark's United Church, Whitby. Whitby. A video entitled "The Route to Better Management of Parkinson's Disease" will be shown. The meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. and the general public is welcome to attend. GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY MEETING - The Whitby-Oshawa branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society will be meeting on Tuesday, March 5, in the auditorium of the Whitby Public Library. Tom Belton, of the Ontario Archives, will be the guest speaker. He will discuss health and medical record information. All meetings are free and open to the public. For further further details, call 723-7460 or 668-8177. JOIN HANDS PUPPETEERS - This Sunday, the Join Hands Puppeteers will perform at the Bowmanville Bowmanville High School Auditorium. The group has performed performed over 30 productions for family audiences. And the Windsor-based puppeteers are currently touring the province year-round where they delight audiences in schools, libraries, children's concerts, and festivals. They will perform "The Tale of the Name of the Tree." The show begins at two p.m. and tickets are available at the door. ST. PAUL'S PERFORMING ARTS - Clarinetist' Phil Nimmons and his quartet opened the annual St, Paul's performing arts series for 1991 last Wednesday, Wednesday, February 20, at the Bowmanville High School Auditorium, The next performance in the series will be by Eileen McGann on Wednesday, March 6. And on Wednesday, May 8, the Golden Dragon Acrobats will appear. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. and doors open at 7 p.m. For all your Home Improvement Needs • Doors • Windows • Siding • Fascia H • Eavestroughing WngL (itiup 47 King St. W., Bowmanville Telephone 623-0444 Little Brother Corner... "None are so old as those who have outlived enthusiasm" Big Brothers of Newcastle 623-6646 JO-ELEN SPORTSWEAR & GIFTS Suppliers to Teams, Schools and Clubs Corporate Gift Packages 43 King St.W„ Bowmanville, Ont. (416) 623-8161 J. Wayne Aasen vided. A short meeting with slides was held folllowing the dinner. Those in attendance attendance from Manvers were our current representative, James McMullen and Pearl McMullen, Reeve Barry and Mrs. Pickering and Corrie and Harvey Malcolm. As per usual, it was a pleasure to renew acquaintance acquaintance with folks we hadn't seen for years, which is always always a plus. Ms Kirk said the umbrella umbrella group will exist for those who wish to work with, a network. The first three weeks ,of the organization's formation involved contacting environmental environmental groups in the region to let them know about upcoming upcoming meetings. ■/ She noted that there are over 50 environmental type groups in the municipality. "There is a lot of environmental environmental interest out there," she said. D.E.N. meetings are going going to be rotated around the region to encourage participation participation from all municipalities. municipalities. Ms Kirk said local groups will continue to have.the op- • portunity to introduce themselves themselves at the meetings because because that's what the public wants. The next meeting is tentatively tentatively set for the third Wednesday in March in Ajax. WEEKLY QUOTE "We learn from experience. A man never wakes up his second baby just to see it smile." BOWMANVILLE 623-8166 WHITBY 668-5893 ZOO VISITS GALLERY -- On Wednesday, March 13, The Bowmanville Zoo's assistant director will be bringing her animal friends to the McLaughlin Gallery Gallery in Oshawa. Leslie Pon Tell will talk about the feeding and living habits of the animals. This program commences at two p.m. and seating is limited. Tickets can be obtained from the gallery security desk starting starting February 28. The zoo program will also include an elephant slide show.,, 1,000 YELLOW RIBBONS --The Bowmanville Optimist Optimist Club is offering the public a chance to show their support for the troops overseas by wearing or displaying displaying a ribbon. Look for Optimists handing them out in the Bowmanville Mall or in other locations around the town this week. The ribbons are free, although if you'd like to contribute towards the cost of producing them, it would be much appreciated. KIDNEY FOUNDATION DANCE - The 11th annual annual Kidney Foundation Dance will take place on .Satur- . day, March 2, in the Newcastle Community Hall. It starts at eight p.m. and tickets are available at the door. The dance, which has become an annual tradition, tradition, is sponsored by the Ransberry Family, For more details, call 983-9597. Music will be provided by "The Tradesmen." MERVYN B. KELLY Barrister and Solicitor Serving Bowmanville and area residents since 1968. 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