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durtiamregIon.com THE CANADIAN STATESMAN ♦ May 10,2006 ♦ Page A7 A CLARINGTON COMMUNITY A weekly in-depth look at the communities that shape Clarington WELCOME, ■WS TO PW • NEWCASTLE mpuLÀïièy , L M ut, ma s tH.*W orxoy«<jia , t Memories planted in new Lions' park Sixty-five trees planted so far in living memorial BY JENNIFER STONE Staff Writer NEWCASTLE -■ What was once an empty field has been transformed into a living memorial memorial ■ by the Newcastle Lions Club. The first ever dedication of the Lions' Memorial Forest is set for Mother's Day, Sunday, May 14, at 2 p.m. It takes place at the site at the south end of Cob- bledick Road south of the Hwy. 401 overpass, at the entrance to the Samual Wilmot Memorial Nature Trail. The formerly open field is now home to 65 young trees, sbme planted last fall and others this spring, by the local Lions. ' "We had a great crew that helped to dig the holes and plant the trees," said Lion Murray Paterson,, Paterson,, noting people gave both time and equipment to ensure the first batch of trees were planted. The trees, a variety of native species sold for $200, can be purchased in memory of or donated by a local citizen. They were purchased from a local nursery and will be cared for in perpetuity by the Lions. Each tree will be fitted with a dedication plaque, indicating who it commemorates, and by whom the tree. was purchased. The trees form a circle now, with an arbour, made, by Lion - Anna Klaren, . over a walk- . ing path. The site is now four acres, but can be expanded, said Regional Councillor Charlie Trim, also a Newcastle Lion. "There are two more acres to the east and all kinds of land we'll be able to utilize to the south," he said. Planting can be arranged T,;,;.,,., i, . ... , y.> ..... -,i, , PhOtO By Mike POChwat The Lions Memorial Forest will celebrate its grand opening on Mothers' Day. It's located at the end of Cobbledick Road in Newcastle, and only consists of trees which were planted in memory of individuals from the community who have passed on. Members of the Newcastle Lions Club, involved with the forest (left to right) Charlie Trim, Jean Graham, Anna Klaren and Murray Paterson. They are standing at the entrance to the forest holding sonie plaques which will be installed on site. through any Newcastle Lion, and brochures will be available at local funeral homes, churches, and the village's library branch. Annual dedication services will be held. "For people who want to get in on this, the trees will be continually continually for sale," said Mr. Paterson, noting there will be plantings each fall and spring;. ■ ' "People really think it's a wonderful wonderful idea and they're behind it 100 per cent," he said. "There certainly was no trouble selling the.trees." Anyone planning to attend thé Mother's Day event is advised to bring lawn chairs, said Lion Jean Graham. The cëremony, which will include the reading of the names of people béing commemorated and a bagpiper, will go ahead rain or shine. at Visual Arts Centre of Clarington CLARINGTON -Thewalls of the Visual Arts Centre in Clarington will soon showcase the talent of Nancy Jacobi through the Japanese Paper Place exhibition. Jacobi has brought to , Canada the riches of an art that has reshaped the hearts . and minds of many artists and allows • viewers to enter the ancient art of Japanese 'Washi' Paper. Accompanying Jacobi in the,exhibition, which features an opening reception June 4 from 2-4 p.m., will be 28 renowned artists from Ontario, including Jane Eccles and Ruth Read from our own region. In ,addition to the exhibition,.the Visual Arts Centre will also host a series of special event workshops. The exhibition will run at the Visual Arts Centre located at 143 Simpson Ave. in Bow- manville from June 4 to July 2. Call 905-623-5831. Hair cut-a-thon BOWMANVILLE - Hair- O-Smith Hair Design and Esthetics will host a fundraiser for leukemia and lymphoma this Saturday, May 13. Funds raised will go toward the John M. James Public School Pennies for Patients program, raising money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Foundation. It runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bowman- ville salon, 147 King St. E. Golf for Epilepsy DURHAM -- Swing into spring by joining Epilepsy Durham Region's 7th Annual Charity Golf Tournament at Oakridge Golf Club on.Thursday, on.Thursday, June 15. A $150 registration fee includes a. banquet reception dinner, cart, . driving range, green fees, hand massage and $40 income tax receipt. Prizes and a silent auction will also take place throughout the day. A reduced fee of $60 is available for admission to banquet banquet and silent auction only. Funds raised will support Epilepsy Epilepsy Durham Region's community community health programs. Call 905-666-9926. Bringing families together DURHAM - Mothers and daughters can have a day all to themselves next month. Girls Incorporated of Durham Durham is inviting all mothers (aunts and grandmothers) and girls, ages 10 to 14, to share stories, goals, dreams and to learn something new about themselves and each othér. The event will take place on Saturday, May 20, at the Whitby Public Library in Whitby from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration Registration is required, along with a $48 fee per pair, which includes all workshop material, a catered lunch and door prizes. prizes. 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