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I < ouquet presented Mrs. Alex Moffat, wife of to Mrs. Wilfred Hawke fol- Hawke. The presentations the President of the Durham lowing the presentation of a were made at the annual fair Central Agricultural Society Service Diploma to Mr. dinner, presents a bouquet of flowers DûhûS/âhc /»Û our five Brother members LC-iUImB O iC Was extended who were all « present. 34th birth date ! On Tuesday evening Hea- • Sick and Shut ins and wished ther Rebekah Lodge cele- everyone a speedy recovery, brated their birthday with a The 'Birthday Cards Were pot luck supper. After the placed on the desk for all-to delicious supper the visitors, see. and members were enter- Birthday invitations were tertained by Mr. John accepted frbm Oshawa No. 3 Witheridge's dancing group celebrating their 100th birth- which was enjoyed by every- day and Ganaraska Birthday one. It brought back mem- party on April 30. ' ories from the older members Sister Carol Boyd then con- to, see these young children ducted the following sisters to square dancing and waltzing the centre of the floor: Sisters t and nice to see John taking Jean Butler, Bernice Stark such an interest in the and Carol Boyd were presen- children. ted with charms for 30 years The Lodge opened witfi the " service. Sister Velda Cowan, Past Noble Grand taking the a white Bible for 25 years , chair instead of the regular Sistqrs Dorothy Trim, Chr^s officers with Sister Mae Allén Maartense à cup and saucer as Noble Grand and Sister for 30 years, Sisters Evelyn Betty Major as Vice Grand. Glanville** Thelma Forrester, The Special visitors were Mrs. E. Stapleton (Hazel) introduced. Sister Grace and Gloria Todd silk roses for Love, Past President of 15 years. Sister Olive Millson Rebekah Assembly was int- gracefully presented the girls reduced by Sister Doreen with their gifts assisted by Swan. Brother Glen Wan- Sister Betty Major, namaker was intgroduced by , THE Charter members Brother Clair Martin. Bro- were all present being Brother Brother Harry. Wade by Brother ther Vert Wilson and Brother , Dan Hall, Brother Art Young- Gord Watson with Sisters n by Brother Gordon Hattie Wilson, Mae Allen and atson, Brother James Edni- Millie Rainey, bott by Brother Vert Wilson. Sister Julie Jackson was Sister Evelyn Smith our presentéd with a corsage by District Deputy President sister Mae and Betty, Sister making her official visit by Julie being our New District - ^ lister Hazel Stapleton. Other Deputy President. We 'all visitors welcomed were from wish her a successful year. Lindsay, Ajax, Port Perry, After the closing of Lodge ■Oshawa No:3, Port Hope and the visitors and members Bowmanville. All were enjoyed a cup of tea and welcomed by the Noble Birthday cake whiïh was cut 1 Grand. ' The business .was 1 by our Charter members and , conducted very efficiently by served by Brothers Vert and Sister Mae Allen. Sister Violet Gord. giste^ Hattie, Mae and Dunlop gave her report on the Millie. A special thanks to 1 ' " •'i ■ • u i u!!i-,i|.ix , April 1 as Newcastle to pay • . Art Auction Region 14.9 pc more The Holiday Inn, Oshawa, The Region of Durham last from 2979 in the Regional will be the scene of an Art week set their budget for 1981 account. This was used in Auction sponsored by the in which their requisition 1980 to lower the Regional tax 1 Piyah Chapter of Hadassah- from the Town of Newcastle rate for taxpayers in New- Wizo.' The hotel should be the increases by 14.9 percenfcover castle. Newcastle taxpayers ideal setting to display the that of 1980. In total the in 1981 will be faced with the works of more than fifty Region is asking its eight 1981 tax increase of 14,9 artists who will be repre- municipalities for $22.5 mill- percent ■ plus will have to sen ted. ion up from $19 million in make up the $200,000 which The art in various media, 1980. , could be another 18 percent will include water colours, The Region passed their increase bringing the total silk screen and sculpture. budget last Wednesday after well over a 30 percent Several works of art will be receiving an additional increase. given as door prizes. The $225,000 from the Province to The NDP Area Council held remainder of the art work will help offset increasing charges its first meeting since the be auctioned, to some of the eight munici- Provincial election last week The majority of artists are polities. The $225,000 was and those in attendance from the Durham Region and granted by the" Province to • agreed that while the NDP many have participated in the keep the increase below 14.9 lost this most recent battle, Auction in previous years, percent, stated Counc. they have certainly not lost Thp Art Auction will be held Hamre. The $225,000 was the war. on Sunday, May 3rd, 1981 at offered by the Province last "There is definitely a lot of the Holiday Inn, Oshawa. The week. rebuilding to do, and' that's preview will begin at 6:00 The Region had set a , what we are going to do," said p.m. and continue until 8 :00 guideline earlier this year of a Terry O'Connor of Oshawa p.m. when the Auction will 17 percent increase and due to who also sits on the NDP's start. Mr. Henry Kahn, cutting and additional grants provincial council executive. assisted by his wife, Gayle, from the Province were able "One election does not make will be the Auctioneer, to come in under the guide- a war." The admission fee of $3J$ line. In 1980 the Regional Riding executives are being per person includes the pre* budget was increased a mere encouraged to hold local view refreshments and door 1.3 percent on average com- meetings, re-evaluate their prizes, pared with the 14.9 percent progress, and stress policy this year. discussions. Some councillors admit ' The Area Council covers that the 1980 budget was the NDP organizations in five, trimmed too fine at the 1.4 provincial ridings - Durham percent increase due to it East, Durham West, Oshawa, being an election year. This Durham! York and Victoria- now has to be made up in Haliburton. 1981. Plans'a r,e underway for the Although the Region is annual picnic for NDP memasking memasking an increase of 14.9 bers and supporters in the percent from the Town of area. It will be held June 13th Newcastle taxpayers, therê is . at the. Knights of Columbus the fact that in 1980 the Town Park, north of Oshawa on had a sürplus of some $200,000 -Ritson Road. , RON BEST'S Demo Sale 1981 FlOO Pick-up V8, automatic, power steering, power brakes, mirrors, radio, rear step bumper, special stripe treatment was $9011.50, NOW $7850 1981 Granada 6 cylinder, automatic, power steering, power brakes, defroster, half vinyl roof, AM-FM, flight bench seat, was $9734.80, NOW $8702. 1981 Fairmont Wagon 6 cylinder, automatic, power steering, power brakes, cloth trim, radio, luggage rack, was $8956.80, NOW $ 8 350.00 1981 Mustang 2 door, 4. cylinder, 4 speed, full wheel covers, white wall radiais, AM radio, was $7651.80,- Npw $6969.00 1981 Capri 3 door hatchback, 4 cylinder, automatic, power steering, power brakes, AM radio, heavy duty suspension, defroster, bright yellow, was $8838.60, NOW $8255.00 New Cars 1981 Zephyr 4 door, 6 cylinder, automatic'-white wall radiais, pmver steering, power brakes, defroster, AM radio, list price $8477.40, Sale price $7935 qq 1981 Zephyr 4 door, 6 cylinder, automatic, power steering, power brakes, 1 AM radio, cloth trim,.defroster, heavy duty suspension, list $8631.30, sale $8067.00 1981 Fairmont 2 door, 6 cylinder, automatic, defroster, list $7939.40, sale $7468.00 1981 Granada 6 cylinder, automatic, power steering, power brakes, radio, vinyl roof, white wall radiais; defroster, list price $9391.80 sale price $8570.00 1980 Fiesta, , - .. , Hatch back, 4 cylinder, ,4 speed, radiais, defroster, stripe,package. 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