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Pace 6 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, December 2,1998 Section Two Horticultural Society Holds Christmas Show by Hazel Crago On Tuesday evening, November 24th the Newcastle Horticultural Society held its Christmas Show and Pot Luck dinner. As usual, the dinner was plentiful and delicious and the Girl Guides were thanked lor their service and dish-washing. Entertainment of the evening was local - ballet, jazz and tap performers of the Newcastle Family Connection. Mr. Ken Love, District Director of Dist. 17 brought greetings and asked support of a petition to save forests. Mrs. Kathleen Petrie, 2nd Vice Pres., of OHA brought greetings from the OHA, described the millennium deep pink tulip project, aiming aiming for sales of 60,000 of these bulbs a fund-raiser for the OHA. Pres. Pam Daley introduced introduced the head table persons persons and conducted the program. program. Mr. Ken Love installed the 1999 executive Pres. Pam Daley, Vice-Pres. Ann Best and directors. Willie Wicha led in singing of Christmas songs and carols. Angela Dcy announced winners of the senior show. Jean Rickard earned the most points with runner-up Shelley Etmanskie. Prize money -for the year's points were distributed. distributed. Vicki Lcsnick had 191 points for the year, Jean Rickard 117 and Shelley Etmanskie 82. Congratulations winners! In the Junior Show the following entries and prize winners were: Christmas Swag: 1st Colin Van Niejenhuis, 2nd Montana Dey, 3rd Justin Van Niejenhuis. Decorated Lid: 1st Montana Dey, 2nd Stephanie Fuerst, 3rd Jessica Fuerst. Small Christmas Tree: 1st Jessica Fuerst, 2nd Stephanie Fuerst, 3rd Colin Van Niejenhuis. Gift for Shut-in: 1st Montana Dey, 2nd Stephanie Fuerst, 3rd Justin Van Niejenhuis. Good show Juniors! On Thursday, November 26th, Chair Willie Woo conducted conducted the Newcastle Ratepayers' Association meeting. Mr. Denis, Schmicglow introduced guest speaker Mr. Charles Packer, Site Vice President of Darlington Nuclear. Darlington is the largest plant in North America and is the biggest, most complicated complicated business in Clarington. Two thousand people are employed there with another another 200 next year. Improvements in the way they work and to the systems systems and equipment are a continuing process. Environment is important important to the Darlington site. For example, the public affairs staff hosted the October Waterfront Trail hike. Planting of a butterfly meadow on top of the mound cast of Solina Road was implemented in September. Changes to the electricity business arc also expected. This was a most interesting presentation for Bowmctnville Toastmasters At the November 24, 1998 meeting of Bow m a n v i 1 1 e Toastmasters, Chairman Toastmaster Marilynn Dow' challenged the head table to explain whether they got more satisfaction from the preparation for special occasions or from the occasion itself. The meeting featured two exemplary speakers. Toastmaster Denise Marck required the members members to employ their imagination imagination as members of a training seminar. Her workshop covered the areas of self-esteem, satisfaction and organization. organization. The message focused on "How To Build Healthy Habits". Winner of the best speaker trophy, Toastmaster Jeff Hancock, gave an inspiring and sincere sincere discourse on the power of simple language in his presentation "English is kind of funny." Toastmaster Irene Konzelmann delivered an in-depth report on the new proposed point system. Come and visit us any Tuesday evening, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. We meet at the Darlington Hydro Information Centre, Bowinunville, For more information please call 623-3527 or 623-2243, Newcastle News which Pauline Storks thanked the speaker. Correspondence from Regional Councillor John Mutton was read by Secretary Frank Hoar. Nominations for '99 executive were requested. Chair Willie wished everyone a safe and happy holiday and announced adjournment. Mr. Duncan thanked the executive for the good meetings with interesting speakers. Mr. Brenton Rickard moved that the maintenance of the 401 Mill St. intersection intersection be kept up. Since this was the last meeting of the year, members members may look forward to an interesting program on Thursday, January 28, 1999. Congratulations to Velma Jakeman, lucky winner winner of Scars $100 women's wear merchandise certificate certificate plus 60 ml Oscar Dc La Renta fragrance, at Hope's Sears store here in the village. village. Maybe the Cragos will win a Caribbean Cruise! To Mr. and Mrs. Joe Darrach (nee April Couch) we extend congratulations on their 25th wedding anniversary which they celebrated celebrated at the Newcastle Community Hall on Saturday evening, November 28th. On Thursday evening, December 3rd, the Parkview residents will enjoy their Christmas dinner and party to which members of the Board are invited. By the way, we hope everyone remembered to pay Clarington taxes on November 27th. St. George's News On the first Sunday of Advent, November 29, 1998, at St. George's Anglican Church, a Family Service was enjoyed at eleven o'clock. Children read the lessons and sang hymns. Mr. Denis Schmicgelow spoke about the Synod and how it affects the church. The ACW Christmas party will be held on Friday, December 4th at six o'clock. Gifts for Bcthcsda House are collected at this time. On Sunday, December 6th, Holy Communion will be celebrated at both 8 and 11 a.m. services. United Church Sunday, November 29th, the first Advent Candle was lit. The Junior Choir sang two selections. Reverend David Chisling's reflection was Waiting For Liberation from War and Disease. Lunch and Advent Workshop followed the service. Ten Christmas boxes are needed to be filled for Christmas. Food, soaps, toiletries, toiletries, frozen turkey - any or all. Seven families are needed to pack these on Wednesday, December 23rd between 3 and 5 p.m. December 13th, is White Gift Sunday, toys or chocolates chocolates wrapped in white paper. A special financial gift for the Mission Fund would help raise the $3,179.18 needed to meet the $12,000 pledge for 1998. Official Board meets on Tuesday, December 8 at 7:30 in the Church Hall. Newcastle Community Bowling Monday Ladies Sharon Bestcr 177, 191, Dorella Lancasler-Forgct 192, Betty Major 217, 213, Marilyn Major 220, 219, Linda Norrish 186, 189, Mary Pierik 181, 210, 187, Jean Pollard 175, Shirley Talbot 201, 190, Sandy Tennant 183. TXiesday Seniors Ruby Brunt 152, Hilda Call 152, Vance Cooper 173, 161, John Guay 151, Merril Henry 253,154, Alec Martin 166, 152, Eleanor Perrin 208, Maureen Powell 164, Bertha Powell 197, Russell Powell 226, Bill Wade 184, 169, Marg Wade 180, 181. Thursday Mixed League Fifty-fifty winner was Donna Adams. Joe Forget 195, John McGuey 193, Dcbi Hannigan 182, 261, Cindy Reichert 187, Roy Hopkins 200, 197, Wes Forget 259, 175, Jean Hall 191, Greg Forget 231, 198, 221, Garry Saxby 223, 184, Kathryn Brown 178, Sharon Saxby 189, Bill Brown 224, Fae Forget 204, Joe Mcndonca 183. Youth Bowling League Seniors 125 and over Anthony 141, Vicky R. 130, ,135, Leah 151, Jennifer T. 144, KimG. 132, Alyssia 168, Jessica 158, 179, Doug 159. Intermediates 100 and over Dustin 114, Katie 115, Ashley 114, Mike 106, Jeremy 125, 102, Jacquie 115, 119, Michael 102, 144, Daniel 104. Juniors Bradley 58, Alex 84, Conner 60, John 78, Luke 77, Mark 65. 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