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,1» ( lfi The Canadian Statesman. Bowman ville. Mav 8.1991 Successful Week-end for Kinsmen Home Show Veteran OPP Retiring from Newcastle Detachment The Bowmanville Recreation Complex was the place to be this past weekend. The Kinsmen Club of Bowmanville were pleased to present the 1991 version of the Kinsmen's Home Show. On Friday night, after the the opening ceremony, some of the club's executive and committee members gathered for a group photo. They are (in the front row, 1-r): Jack Bergeron; Presi- gp l > t As home shows go this one took the cake--all seven feet and 30 pounds of it! On hand to cut into the sweet deal was the National Vice-President of Kinsmen Clubs of Canada, Dave Robinson; Town of Newcastle Councillor, Larry Hannah; Member of Parliament for Durham, Ross Stevenson; and Chairman of the Home Show Committee, Aubrey Rees. The Bowmanville Kinsmen's Home Show was at the Bowmanville Recreation Complex on Friday night, Saturday and Sunday afternoon. afternoon. ip, dent Wayne Hodge; Laverne Nimigon; Deputy Governor Governor Aunrey Rees and Robert Smith. In the back row are (1-r): National Vice-President Dave Robinson; First Vice-President Reg Suggitt; First Vice-President Elect Randy Cruickshank; Director Ken McCracken; . Second Vice-President Garry Thompson; Registrar Peter Peter Bruce; Grant Snowden; and Jim McGann. Happenings at Clarke H.S. "The Future Starts Here" From the Principal This week is an excellent time for the community to see another aspect of education education at Clarke High School. Thursday, Friday and Saturday Saturday at 8:00 p.m. the Clarke High School Drama Club is presenting "The Enchanted" directed by John Amesbùry. This fantasy-comedy is concerned with the conflict between fantasy and reality. Come and find out what makes life really worth living living and at the same time support our local students. This past weekend six students from Clarke High School were the guests of the Rotary sponsored Camp Entemrise. This experience includes a weekend at Trent University and involves the students in workshops and seminars focusing on entrepreneurship entrepreneurship and business. This weekend combines pleasure with business. Students Students and workshop leaders take part in leisure and social social activities. The feedback received from students indicates indicates that this was a very worthwhile experience. Thanks and thanks again to the Rotary Club for this wonderful opportunity. Clarke Co-opers Say Thank You! May Day was marked this year at Clarke High School with a celebration of all the fine work accomplished accomplished by its Co-operative Education employers and the students which they employ. employ. Approximately one hundred and forty 11 gj 1 w ir rty employait employait S8S . f mro wafer "Hey Mom, there has got to be more to the Kinsmen's Home Show than diapers." diapers." It seemed like Lila wanted her mother, Heather Collins, to move on to other attractions. The Indisposables Cotton Diaper booth was among the many exhibits at the Kinsmen Home Show located at the Bowmanville Recreation Complex on the weekend. Auto Glass We Pay your $50.00 deductible on windshield replacements • all insurance companies FREE MOBILE OR PICK UP SERVICE Mon. - Wed. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Fri. 8 a.m. - Thurs. 8 a.m. -9 p.m. or CALL OUR 24 HOUR SERVICE LINE 697-1221 5 p.m. "Locally owned and operated" 157 Baseline Rd. E. Unit 2 Bowmanville Ralph Brown speed up, there are serious accidents," he ers, students, dignitaries and teachers enjoyed a continental continental breakfast together between 7:30 a.m. ana 9:00 a.m. with lots of coffee, conversation conversation and laughter. The purpose behind the hosting of the breakfast is to thank all those employers who have contributed so much to the education of our young people. Northumberland Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education officials are also given opportunity to express their appreciation. Mr. Dick Malowney, the Director of Education for the board, and Mrs. Debbie Nowlan, one of our area trustees, spoke on behalf of the board, and Mr. Hugh Hubbs, Principal of Clarke High School brought greetings to the assembled crowd on behalf of the school. The attendance of our local local MP, Mr. Ross Stevenson, was appreciated. Master of Ceremonies, co-operative education education student Craig French did an excellent job in keeping the programme running smoothly. Presentations Presentations in the form of plaques, date stickers, pens and Cooperative Cooperative Education mugs were made to the employers by Mrs. Gail MacKenzie and Mrs. Jennifer Kearns. Student Services "Skills O.K." is the name given to the programme promoting promoting college course and careers in Trades and Technology. Technology. their more said. Sergeant Brown retired from the Newcastle detachment detachment of the Ontario Provincial Provincial Police on April 30. He has been in Newcastle since 1981. Although he says he is pleased to be retiring, he has enjoyed his time working working with the OPP. "You never know five minutes ahead of time what you are doing in the next five minutes," ne said. Sergeant Brown has held a number of different positions positions with the force as well. These ranged from traffic patrol to working in criminal criminal intelligence. He finishes his duties as a shift supervisor in Newcastle. Newcastle. . •'< Prior to this position, Sergeant Sergeant Brown was stationed at the OPP detachment in Spanish, a community located located 70 miles west of Sudbury. In addition to the changes changes in his own career, he has noticed changes in the police force as well. He explained that wages officers receive and their work week have all- improved. improved. So has the equipment equipment officers use. The policy on working at remote detachments nas also changed for the better. Sergeant Brown explained explained that now there is a rotation period so officers won't have to remain in a remote remote area for the duration of their careers. While he is pleased with how his career progressed, one aspect he. is disappointed disappointed with is the lack of contact he has had with the public. "There is a small percentage percentage of the public we have contact with doing our duties," duties," he said. And he wishes he could have seen more of them during during the course of his work because he believes people still respect the police. Sergeant Brown, who originally came from Peterborough Peterborough but now calls Bowmanville Bowmanville his home, said he was very fortunate in his career. career. He has had the opportunity opportunity to work on a number of different investigations. And, most importantly, he notes, he has had "a very understanding wife." "That is a very big part in getting through this job," he said. Springtime is upon us again and it's time to think of dealln || that car or trucî. I want you to know, I'm NOT retired, and I am still In the automotive business. If you are thinking about trading and updating your car or truck, please call: Roy Nichols Motors and ask for HAROLD MCHELSON Telephone 436-2222 Hwy 2 at Courtice Road Optimist's Car Wash Raises Funds for Club Projects by Andrea Adair After 32 years of service with the Ontario Provincial Police, Sergeant Ralph Brown knows that seat belts save lives and speeding takes them. "I am a firm believer in seat belts," the retiring Sergeant Sergeant said, explaining that they kept him safe during his career. Speed, he added, is responsible responsible for a number of accidents accidents on the highways. He said that considering the amount of traffic Highway Highway 401 handles, there are not a great number of serious serious accidents. "It's when drivers get M life ïmmm 1 - ■ ■. , ■ - r-f-î Optimist Club members David Kemp, Jamie Smith holding its next car wash on Saturday, May 18. All and Gary Bennett took their car cleaning tasks seri- proceeds go to supporting their club's youth projects in ously on Saturday morning. The Optimist Club will be town. JUST RIGHT FOR "MOM" THIS SUNDAY "MOTHER'S DELIGHT i BOUQUET" An elegant arrangement arrangement just right for Mom. Colorful, delightful carnations with exquisite alstromeria, daisy mums «a and fresh greens are wU.UU tastefully arranged in $35,00 a ceramic dish. She will v be delighted. V'" - $40.00 "F.T.D. 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