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I t 4 Page 8 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, September 30, 1998 Section Two United Way Thanks A&P Store Manager Martine Fournier, of the Oshawa-Whitby- Clarington United Way, presents an appreciation plaque along with a United Way t-shirt and hat to Ted Kucera, manager of the A&P at the Bowmanville Mall. This is the second year Mr. Kucera provided hot dogs and pop for a fund-raising barbecue which was held at Oshawa Shopping Centre on Sept. 12. Village Prepares for Fall Festival by Hazel Crago Saturday, October 3 is a big day in the life of the village village of Newcastle. King Street is closed off and lots of events arc going on. Pancake Breakfast by the Knights of Columbus starts the day. Newcastle Lions Walk-a-Dog-a-thon starts off at the Hall. Craft Sale at the Hall, Bed Race and Antique Car Show, Decorated Bicycles. Newcastle United Church Women's Bazaar starts at 10 a.m. Let's present a Newcastlc-the-Ncat appearance appearance on this special day! Congratulations to Tcnzin and Jhampa Gyaltsan on the birth of à daughter last week. It's great to sec the excavation excavation being done for the new IGA store on King St. E. Sympathy is extended to family and friends of Marion Fisher, wife of Reverend M.C. Fisher who was minister minister at Newcastle United Church. The funeral took place in Peterborough on Saturday, September 26. Condolences also to relatives relatives and friends of Donald (Archie) Bernard who passed away at Princess Margaret Newcastle News Hospital last Wednesday, September 23. Archie operated operated the garage where the village village Fire Station is now located, located, after which he and Pat and family moved to Flcshcrton where their business business was Bernard's Quality Cars. On Sunday, September 27, Wayne Chidley passed away. Sympathy is extended to his wife Elizabeth and family. Funeral was Wednesday at Northminstcr United Church. Mrs. Theresa Martin, wife of the late Gordon Martin and former Lake Shore neighbour passed away last week and her funeral was Monday, September 28. Sympathy is extended to family and friends. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. James Lowery (nee Doreen Farrow) who celebrated celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at the Oddfellows Hall in Orono on Saturday, September 26, 1998. The Newcastle Village and District Historical Society met at St. George's Cemetery on Saturday. September 26. Among the members who could relate interesting stories was Judge Cannon of Toronto. Gerald and Shirley Brown were in attendance and the site of the old church according to Gerry is at the north-cast corner corner of St. George's Cemetery. Newcastle Ratepayers met last Thursday night, September 24 in the Lions Room of the Newcastle Community Hall. Guest speakers were Councillors Mutton and Trim who present the ratepayers with council news - a great asset. Horticulture News On Tuesday evening, September 22, the Newcastle Horticultural Society held its fall show and meeting. Putting Your Garden Away was the topic chosen by guest speaker Gordon Wick. In the adult show Vicki Lcsnick earned the most points - 32. Second was Shelley Etmanskie with 10 1/2 points and Jean Rickard third with 10 points. In the Junior Show: Class 1 Thanksgiving arrangement 1st Montana Dcy, 2nd Colin Van Nicjcnhuis, 3rd Justin Van Nicjcnhuis. Class 2 Arrangement on a tile, 1st Justin Van Nicjcnhuis, 2nd Zach Jansma, 3rd Colin Van Nicjcnhuis, 4th Montana Dcy. Class 3 Indian Corn 1st Colin Van Nicjcnhuis, 2nd Zach Jansma, 3rd Jessica Fucrst and 4th Justin Van Nicjcnhuis. Congratulations, all! On October 13, a workshop workshop on Tussie Mussics will be conducted by Vicki Lcsnick. St. George's News The flowers at the altar on Sunday, September 27 at St. George's Anglican Church were in memory of loved ones of Ann Scarlett. The Reverend Canon David Saunders delivered the ser- Kirby Church Celebrates 118th Anniversary by Isabelle Challice Quote: "Courage is contagious. contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are stiffened." Real estate is booming, the house of Mr. and Mrs. George Carson, Park St., has a "sold" sign, and also the house of Mr. Bill Todd on Mill St. has new tenants. Recent guests of Mrs. Jennie Bowins, Park St. were her nephew, Mr. and Mrs. Barry Agner, Woodstock, and her great niece Mrs. Arlene Bousha and hubby Dwayne, Calgary, Alberta. We are told "divorce" is widespread in our world, but here in Orono, in the last week, we attended a lovely Diamond Wedding Anniversary in Strathaven for Mr. and Mrs. George Day. This Saturday, September 26, we attended two Golden Wedding Anniversaries. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. James Brownlee, -who celebrated their 50th anniversary on Saturday, in Crossroads Church, Newcastle. Special guests from Toronto, Kingston, Thornhill and special guests from the Chrysler executive, where Mr. Brownlee retired after 25 years. Also very attractive books of family histories! Congratulations from Provincial Premier Michael Harris and M.P.P. John O'Toole. Another happy celebration celebration on Saturday, September 26 was held in Orono I.O.O.F. hall, where a large crowd of family, friends and neighbours gathered to honour James and Doreen Lowery, Kirby. Special congratulations from Prime Minister Jean Chretien, Alex Shepherd, M.P., John O'Toole, M.P.P., Governor-General Romeo LeBlanc, and Mayor Hamrc. A lovely family bible from Keepsake Community Businesses. Congratulations Lowerys! Sure good to meet an old neighbour, Paul Nimigon, who lived next door to us on the farm at Pontypool. He's a brother-in-law of bride Doreen Lowery! Kirby United Church Kirby Church celebrated its 118th Anniversary, Sunday, September 27. Special Speaker - Rev. Don Stiles, Newcastle. Special Music - Alannah Coles, Bowmanville. Up-coming Services: Sunday, October 4 - Service of Communion. Kirby 9:30 a.m. Orono 11 a.m. Donations for the East Clarington Food Bank would be appreciated. Sunday, October 4 - Healing Service, Orono Church, 7 p.m. Cookbooks: Kirby is selling copies of 'Let's Break Bread' and 'Country Cooking'. The cost is $15. If you would like a copy please call Marlene at 983- 5702. Fall Dessert Concert: Tickets are available for our concert to be held on Friday, October 30. Our soloist is Mervyn Russell, accompanied by Mary- Clare McKinnon. Time is 7 p.m. and tickets are $7. A delicious dessert and cof- lee/lea hour follow the concert. concert. Please contact one of the Stewards for your tickets tickets or phone the church office, 983-5502, or Brian Forrest, 623-8770. Flowers were placed in loving memory of Jim Phillips by Larry and Alexis and Alan and Marlene. Orono United Church The Sunday School would like to thank Bill Tamblyn and the Trustees for the terrific barbecue lunch last Sunday. It was a great start to the Sunday School year and very much appreciated Donna Morrison Orono U.C.W. #4 meets on Tuesday, October 13, 8 p.m. Guest speaker: Ted Dionne. Topic: Orono News "Community Policing". Everyone is welcomed. Logos needs your help Tuesdays, 4-7 p.m., to help in the kitchen with the meal. The simple meals are all planned, just cook, serve and clean up. If you can help once a month, once every other month, or just one time please call Donna 983-9107. The Ladies Time Out group is starting up. If you would like to join us for crafts, devotions, and fellowship fellowship call Donna 983- 9107. We meet every other Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. Children are invited to come with Mom. Gate #316 is urgently in need of bedding, blankets, sleeping bags, warm winter clothing for men and women (especially men). Also donations of tea/coffee, tea/coffee, sugar, cookies and personal personal hygiene items would be appreciated. When out for a drive on Sunday, one can't refrain from mentioning how pretty pretty the country is. Trees arc colouring, and roadsides are lovely with goldcnrod's yellow, the asters, mauve, white and purple! The weather has been so warm and liveable. When wc hear of the dreadful hurricanes, floods, etc. to the U.S.A. and others, with our own Thanksgiving in the near future, lets give extra thanks. Lessons from a Watermelon Seed It would take thousands of watermelon seeds to weigh a pound. Yet when one single seed is planted and nurtured under the right conditions, it can produce several watermelons that weigh forty or fifty pounds each. Such arc the wonders . of nature - and the miracle- working God who is the master force behind nature's grand design. Just as a watermelon seed multiplies itself by several thousand times, God can make of us far more than we are if we will let him work his miracles in our lives. mon at the 11 a.m. Morning Prayer Service. On Sunday, October 4, Holy Communion will be celebrated at both 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. services. At the October 11 Thanksgiving Service attendants attendants arc requested to bring something which will be served as part of their own Thanksgiving Dinner. It will be blessed by Padre Saunders and taken home again. As well, food items for the Food Bank will be blessed. The ACW meeting will be held Thursday, October 8 at 1 p.m. with guest speaker Marion Saunders. United Church On Sunday, September 27, at Newcastle United Church, flowers in the sanctuary sanctuary were from the funeral of Marion Fisher, wife of Reverend Melvin Fisher who was the minister at Newcastle United 1954 to 1960. Covenanting with the Sunday School teachers took place. Reverend David Chisling preached the sermon entitled "Great Signs of Hope". Vacation Bible School singers entertained after the service and coffee hour was enjoyed. Sacrament of Holy Communion will be observed on Sunday, October 4. The stewards thank all who participated in their car rally. Community Bowling On Tuesday, September 22, at Newcastle Community Lanes, Seniors had the following following scores: Bill Wade 154, Eleanor Perrin 180, Alec Martin 172, Marguerite Cooper 157, Joyce Stacey 167, John Tigwcll 152-191, Bertha Powell 181, Ron Burley 180, Maureen Powell 158, Vance Cooper 160-194, Leah Holliday 161, Jean Holmes 163-154, Alice Hopson 162- 160, Russell Powell 200, Stan Powell 158, June Wilson 170. To you, it's a set of tires. To me, it's a safe and happy car. Goodwrench Service 7^<=_ JL*