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The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, September 16, 1998 Page 7 Ratepayers Association Meets Sept. 24 by Hazel Crago Weather was ideal for the Durham Central Fair last weekend. Several Newcastle persons entered exhibits. We extend congratulations congratulations to Betty Blaker who earned the most points in the entire Nccdlccraft Division and thus won a piece of crystal donated by Armstrong's IGA, Orono. Betty also won the Senior Citizen's special award of $10.00 donated by Eleanor Terrill of Orono. Ross and Marion Allin had their tractor tractor and steam engines on display and son Gordon of Guelph enjoyed the fair, also. Newcastle Lions had their Bingo tent at the fair, but the Cragos weren't lucky! On Saturday afternoon the roof of the brick home at the corner ofWilmot and Mill Street (formerly the home of the late Ernie and Mildred Alldrcad) just collapsed. collapsed. What divine intervention intervention that none of the occupants were at home Newcastle News when this disaster occurred! On Tuesday evening, September 22, the Newcastle Horticultural Society holds its fall show. That's when the exhibitors make apple and pumpkin pies to be judged and then to be enjoyed at lunch time. By the way, four scats are left for the bus trip to the Chrysanthemum and Dahlia Show on Saturday, Call Narda at 987-4303 if you are interested. Congratulations to Ben and Narda Hoogkamp on the birth of their first granddaughter - the first girl in their family. Danielle Julie, daughter of Rob and Julie Hoogkamp (nee Hamilton) was bom on Saturday, September 12, 1998 in Ajax-Pickering Hospital. Julie's happy parents parents are Irene and Albert Hamilton, of Bowmanvillc. On Friday, September 18 the Optimists sponsor the first Teen Dance of the season. Teens in grade seven and up arc invited from 7-10 p.m. at Newcastle Community Hall. The Optimists were in charge of the dance for the fair at Orono on Saturday and report a good crowd. The Newcastle Ratepayers Association will be holding their first meeting of the fall season on Thursday, September 24 in the Lions Room of the Newcastle Community Hall at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend. St. George's News On Sunday, September 13, the Reverend Canon David Saunders delivered the sermon at 11 a.m. Morning Prayer. On Sunday, September 20, Holy Communion will be celebrated at both 8 a..m. and 11 a.m. services. Prayer Group meets Monday nights at 7:30 p.m. in the church. All are welcome. welcome. A one-day information session on Journey to Adulthood, a programme of spiritual formation for young people aged 12 to 16 is being held on Saturday, September 26 9:30-4:00 p.m. in Thornhill. Advisory Board meets Thursday, September 24 at 8:15 p.m. Newcastle Health Care Service Sunday., September 27 1:30 to 2 p.m. United Church Last week installations of new carpet was competed competed at Newcastle United Church. Reverend David Chisling preached the sermon sermon A Familiar Picture, and Nancy Chisling was organist. The Stewards' Car Rally will begin at 450 Beaver St. South at 1 o'clock on Sunday, September 20, 1998. All chairpersons of committees of the church will meet on Tuesday, September 29 at 7:30 p.m. in the church. Next Official Board meeting will be Tuesday, October 27 at 7:30 p.m. Sunday School begins September 20. Teachers are needed. Please call Janet Cringle. Durham Orchards Overflowing With Farm Fresh Ripe Apples Fall is here and Durham apples are in prime form. The apple producers of Durham Farm Fresh arc pleased to invite you out to enjoy the crisp fall weather and to take part in the various activities that are beginning shortly. What better way to enjoy the fall than to attend an apple festival and go home with overflowing bags of ripe apples that you and your family family picked? There are numerous numerous events taking place in Durham this fall. Apple season peaks in the fall but with proper storage they will last until the follow ing spring. Before you go picking Durham Farm Fresh apples you should be sure of exactly what type of apple you are looking for: Cortland: red-orange striped skin, Empire: dark red and striped, Golden Delicious: yellow exterior, elongated and five bumps on the bottom, Idared: bright red with greenish-yellow patches, McIntosh: deep red colour with a green splash on the side, Crispin: greenish-yellow exterior with an orange blush, Northern Spy: red-striped skin with yellow colour, Red Delicious: deep red, with elongated shape and five bumps on the bottom, Spartan: dark red skin. When choosing your apples, look for firm, solid apples that are free of wrinkles wrinkles and bruises. It is extremely important that you inspect your apples when you get home to ensure there are no bmised or overripe apples because they will cause the good apples to ripen very quickly and spoil. Use those soft and overripe apples for applesauce or pies. To prevent cut apples from turning brown, dip them in a solution of citrus juice and water. Graduate Marina Catherine Walcer Marina Catherine Walcer has received her Bachelor of Science Honours in Life Sciences from Queen's University. She has been granted a Queen's scholarship scholarship to pursue graduate graduate studies in Virology and Cancer Research. Congratulations from Mum, Dad, Lillian and Alex. Graduate Amy Gibson Amy Gibson graduated graduated on June 11, 1998 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Western Ontario. This fall Amy will be entering entering a one year postgraduate postgraduate journalism program at Sheridan College. Congratulations Amy. Love and best wishes wishes from Mom, Dad, Leanne, Dcryk, Tyler and Mike. I CERTIFICATION • RECONDITIONING l NGE PRIVILEGE ieneral Motors of Canada ('on selected vehicles) Optimum USED VEHICLES UANTRILL 1^905-885-4573 1-800-297-4876 m lilt!'""YA ,V : : . MID SIZE CARS 1 MALIBU GRAND AM - 4 DOOR 1998 Malibu LS •S'lvAr, V6, loaded. $*■ QAe sun roof, 25,000 km. jm M jjrjr SJ OLDS ACHIEVA 1997 Grand AM Red, loaded, ' AAK 31,000 km. 1 1996 Grand AM Red, V6, spoiler, power $ - m aaE locks, air, 31,300 km. m"Wj999 GRAND AM - 2 DOOR 1997 Olds Achieve Red, V-6, loaded, $ ■ gt aa e 38,000 km. '10,995 1994 Grand AM Green, auto, air, 1 )■ a * ajb cassette, 76,400 km. CU,»y8 LUXURY CARS IHf gHI x size cars OLDSMOBILl INTRIGUE GRAND PRIX 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue Maroon, 3.8 litre, V6, « 0*0* -- loaded, 22,000 km. 26 g 99 S LUMINA 1997 Grand Prix SE loaded, 26,100 km. *22,995 SUPREME 1997 lumina White, V6, loaded; * - -- -- 27,000 km. *18,995 BUICK REGAL 1995 Supreme Blue, V6, loaded, * ■ & 0^0^ ■ 1 owner, 86,200 km. 1 3j99S BONNEVILLE 1996 Buick Regal 1995 Bonneville Green, 3.8, V6, ... G ! ccn -^1°?^' tlT 4AE loaded,47,445km. *1 #,995 mint, 57,900km. 1 #,2V5 OLDS CIERA 1993 Ciera While, V6, loaded, * 95,600 km. ' 10,595 ti- : ' CADILLAC OLDSMOBILE 98 OLDS 88 LSS i I-1 ' 1992 Olds 98 1997 Olds 88 LSS Teal, 3800 'Wllito, bluo leather, fully $ - 3 SOS Surcharged, Power *28.995 loaded, 105,000 km. 1 lo i(, loath Sr, 22,000 km. ' BUICK LeSABRE 1991 Buick leSabre Maroon, loaded, la 134,000 km. *0,995 DeVILLE FLEETWOOD 1993 Sedan DeVille Silver, loaded, very . . _ _ _ _ _ clean, 112,600 km. *15,995 1992 Fleetwood Brougham Blue, loaded, vinyl 4 _ -- _ _ _ roof, 60,715 km. * 1 7j99S BLAZER 1996 Blazer IT Maroon, leather, loaded, 60,500 km, *^5^.005 Celebrates 100th Birthday Many Bowmanvillc residents may have memories memories of Mrs. Jas. Newman, maybe known to some as Kitty Newman who lived in Bowmanvillc on Silver St. Kitty now lives in London, Ontario and celebrated celebrated her 100th birthday birthday August 7, 1998. Several people travelled travelled to London to help celebrate and found her to be in excellent health. She had recently entertained entertained fellow residents of the seniors' home where she resides at a Variety Show by singing and dancing "Burlington Bertie from Bo". Quite a feat for someone at 100. She still retains a great sense of humour and corresponds regularly regularly to people in Bowmanvillc. Notice she doesn't even wear glasses glasses except to read or watch T.V. She is one fantastic lady! Mrs. Jas. Newman Forthcoming Marriage Loyal and Dorothy Hopson of Courtice are pleased to announce the engagement of their son Douglas Hopson to Wendy Wickman, daughter of Lawrence and Marjorie Wickman of Huntsville. Doug is the grandson of Archie and Alice Hopson of Newcastle. The wedding will take place at Trinity United Church in Huntsville on October 3, 1998. Engagement Joan and Elliott Trcmcer are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Michelle Trcmcer, to Gary Dougherty, son of Carole and Marcel Otis of Oshawa. The wedding will take place summer, 1999. 1st Wedding Anniversary Edward & Shannon Bird A year ago, we celebrated our wedding day with family and friends and started our lives together, The day was made more special by the support we received from everyone, especially our mothers, Marvleen Bird and Janice Cornish and our wedding party. Thank you for your love and support before, during and after our joyous day.