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6 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, 2 e Calebrates First Birthdav Shareholders Hear Fine Reports Of Successful Year's Operations By Orono District Credit Union The 21st Annual meeting of Orono District Credit Union was held in the Newcastle United Church Sunday School Hall recently, where the ladies of the U.C.W. catered to an excellent roast beef dinner for about 75 people Robert Allin, secretary of the Board, introduced the head table: Vice President Clarence Martin and Mrs. Martin; Mrs. R.H. Robinson, assistant to our Treasurer- Manager, Mrs. P. Werry; President R.H. Robinson, Mrs. Robert Allin; Mr. Rus- sell Osborne, and Mrs. Os- borne. Mr. Osborne was a charter member of the Credit Wi aYou Hear the Sound of Union when it was formed in 1954 and bas served as director or on the Credit Committee continually since the beginning. Robert Allin thanked him for his long and faithful support. The minutes of the last Annual meeting were read and approved. Mrs. Robinson explained an interesting graph showing the distribution of money earned by the Credit Union, a large percentage of which is return- ed to the members as interest rebate and interest on shares. The meeting approved the recommendation of the Board of Directors that a dividend of 6 per cent be paid on the shares of all members as of Dec. 31, 1974 and a 5 per cent rebate on loan interest paid during 1974. The report of the Treasurer- Manager showed shares in- creased 28 per cent in 1974. Loans increased 53.9 per cent and memberships 18 per cent. President R.H. Robinson asked Mr. Banks, Manager of Oshawa's C.I.A.G. office to conduct the election. Mr. Ron Fowler, Mrs. Joan Sutcliffe, Mn: Terry Hardy and Mr. Clarence Maratin were elected to the Board of Directors, Robert Hancock to the Credit Committee and Sterling Mather to the Super- visory Committee. Mrs. Everett Brown enter- tained the meeting with a number of vocal and piano selections which were much enjoyed by the audience. Mr. Osborne introduced the Rev. E. Schamerhorn, minister of St. Paul's United Church, Bowmanville. Mr. Schamerhorn gave an informal talk which was especially relevant to youn people of today. He related experiences from his early life which influenced him to enter the ministry. His talk was very well received and much enjoyed by those present. The Credit Union showed their appreciation by presenting Mr. Schamerhorn with a letter tray. To conclude the evening a draw was made for door prizes donated by Curv-Ply Wood.Products, Orono, J. A. Smith Co., Newcastle, C.I.A.G. Insurance, and R.M. Hollingshead Co., Bowman- ville. Art ists Where Are You? Art enthusiasts, where are you? The Visual Arts Centre in Bowmanville is attempting to provide programs whîch will involve members of this community. In order to do so we need the support of established and aspiring art- ists. Previous worshops of- fered have met with consider- able success. We woutld like to know what type of programs would draw your continuéd interest. If you have enjoyed past programs and wish thern repeated or have other areas of interest not included in the resent brochure, we would like to hear from you. If we have enough enthusiasm, we can provide various programs. Programs are arranged for all ages, the elderly, teens, or youngsters. They involve many areas, different forms of painting, weaving, photo- graphy, or whatever the community shows future in- terest in. The Visual Arts Committee feels there is a need to provide such a service in this area, and your artic- ipation will ensure further success. Your suggestions and indications of areas of interest would be helpful and apprec- iated in planning future pro- grams. Send your ideas or inquiries to: Susan James c-o The Visual Arts Centre, Box 52, Bowmanville, or phone 623-5056. This happy young fellow is Donald Arthur Cramp Jr., whose proud parents are Lynda and Donald Cramp, Frederick Avenue, Bowmanville and Cleveland, Ohio. Happy grandfather is Reginald Cramp, formerly of Bowmanville and now residing with Donald's aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Edward G. Cramp, Kelowna, British Columbia. The smiling photograph is in celebration of Donald's first birthday, January 31st, 1975. Local Bottier of Coca-Cola Opens O The local bottler of Coca- Cola, W.R. Hambly, Vice- President, Hambly's Bever- ages Ltd., is part of a fund-raising program for athletes in training for the Olympic Games, it was an. nounced today. The camgaign is called "Let's Get Toget- her". Offices of the bottlers of Coca-Cola across the country, are to become clearing bouses for the $2 donations wbich the company asks the public to make to the support of Canada's athletes. Each donor Orono Artists Paintings Now Being Exhibited at Robt. McLaughlin Gallery An exhibition of the works, mainly water colours, of Arthur A. Drummond, opened on Tuesday, March 25, at The Robert McLaughlin Gallery, Oshawa. Drummond, who was born in 1891 in Toronto, bas resided in Orono, Ontario for the past fifty years. During the early twenties, Drum- mond studied at the Ontario College of Art with such men as A.J. Casson, JE.H. Mac- Donald, Arthur Lismer and A.Y. Jackson. Never taken by the approach of the Group of Seven, Drummond prefers the quiet approacb to the Canad- ian landscape. From 1918 until 1937, Drum- mond exhibited at least once each year with one or more of the following: the Royal Canadian Academy, the Ont- ario Society of Artists, the Art Association of Montreal and the Canadian Society of Graphic Arts. In 1930, Drum- mond was elected to the American Watercolor Society, and in 1962 received their award of merit. He is still an active member, as are only three other Canadians. The current exhibition in- cludes fifty five works, dating from 1909 until 1972, and covers the whole range of found. He had his own views as a teacher. So he went to a teacher in charge of a portable. 'How do you like teaching in a portable?" he asked. "I love it," came the answer. 'We are separated from the milling scho population. "It is bright and cheerful. "We can use the walls and ceilings for our work, for various needs of demonstra- tion." Trustee Thompson gave his reaction to the board: "I was quite pleased. I was delighted to be there. Here was a good teacher." The Sad Conclusion But there was a very sad conclusion, in Mr. Thompson's final comment: "I doutmy opinion will be shared with some of the people in my area." Drummond's travels across Canada and into New Eng- land. On Sunday, April 6, in the afternoon, there will be , reception honouring Mr. Drummond, and anyone inter- ested is welcome to attend. The Mayor. of Newcastle, Garnet Rickard, will officiate. The exhibit will run until May il. From May 13 to Ma1y 27, part of the exhibition wili be shown in the Clarke Library, Orono, and from May 29 until June 12 in the Bowmanville Public Librarv. lym pic Fui gets a 'supporter' decal which can go anywhere from a car window to school books. The fund-raising campaign will ask the public to supports Games' aspirants. Mr. Hambly of Hambly's Beverages Ltd., stated that our athletes need facilities, training, coaching and inter- national competition. Hambly's Beverages Ltd., kicked off the campaign with an individual donation of $800. "We want to help our Canadian athletes prepare to meet competition from the BoardITakes a Look at Architect's Fees When Portables Doing the Job by Foster M. Russell 1I really do believe the able, Mr Carman, to delay?" In the committee report on small unit is a winner and you Carman thought the Clarke Clarke High School, it was will be able to witness this project should proceed recommended to the North- first hand. Architet fee would be six umberland and Newcastle 'I am not alone in my and onehalf percent of pro Board of Education members, view." ject in Cobourg, Wednesday, that Trustee Thompson Carman answered Wilson: architectural services of Jack- Trustee A.M. Thom son,a "Any unnecessary delay wil son, Vpes and Associates be citizen of Bowmanvi le and not help matters. engaged for the proposed fornierteacher, said an arch- Eleven trustees voted for additions and alterations. itect might be hired to explore poeeding with Clare pr "Why is there such a hurry the situation. procee it Clarke pro- to employ an architect?" Carman suggested that ject, a majority. asked Trustee George Blyth. Blyth visit the area. But it was not the last word Trustee Carman spoke of Trustee Blyth answered that on the subject of portables. need, that 10 or 12 portables he had never heard any Mr. Thompson said he was were in use. protest about portables from not altogether sure of genera] Mr. Blyth asked, what was pupil or parent. What about n. But this is what he wrong with portables? He the other areas? Is there not opinio reterred the members to an need there, too? "Once wc enclosure in the agenda, a hire an architect, we pay them letter from a Mr. Day in whatever the cost may be. Bowmanville. Business Administrator M. The Day Letter A. MacLeod said "we would "My children," wrote Mr. require an examination of the Day, "attend the Public situation." Proposal could be School portables on Waverly taken to the Minister. Road, and I want to state how Mr. Blyth said that arch- pleased I am with this itects were hired before when arrangement. I think you may no schools were built. He cited have hit upon a really splendid the one instance, when a way of educating children. school was planned for west "The small unit is a distinct end Cobourg, and not con- advantage and I would almost structed. guess the morale of the " was programmed," the teachers is very good there. trustee insisted. Mr. MacLeod "I would ask you to continue added, "and the architect fees this arrangement; in this day were paid.' when we are all being im- Trustee Johnson said the mersed by big school boards, same thing was being done in big government, etc. the priority areas. Howard 'I feel tihat the future Sheppard asked what was generations will benefit a being paid for the Gilbard great deal from forming a School study. About $3,000 was small community. the answer. "I realize that you can Valid Point easily justify closin g the Trustee I.C. Wilson said that school down but I would ask Trustee Johnson bas raised a you to think about the latent valid point. "We live and curriculum, citizens of tomor- learn. The requirements for row well adjusted to the stress other schools should be fully of modern life. known. 'Would it be reason- CLARKE HIGH SCHOOL Concert Featuring KING CITY HIGH SCHOOL BAND AT CLARKE HIGH SCHOOL Friday, April 4th 7:30 P.M. Admission $1.00 Students 50e Refreshments C.H.S. Band and Choir members will be selling magazines, April 1 -11. Any subscriptions will be appreciated. Bowmanville Pet Shop 623-2921 34 King St. W. Bowmanville LOW I LOW I PRICES I Cororlatiol RES TAURANT Serving eicious Chinese Food Take-Out Orders a Specialty Full Course Meals In a Home-Like Atmosphere ENJOY A RELAXING MEAL AFTER A DAY OF SHOPPING 9 KING ST. W. 623-5412 Did You Know that We have dancing nightly We have entertainment nightly We have a Sunday Brunch for the WHOLE FAMILY from 11:00 a.m. through 3:00 p.m. at $4.00 for adults and $2.00 for children (no tax) all you can eat with free swimming in our indoor heated pool. We have Supper Dancing Saturday night with our Dick Valleau Quartet with Bob Hill vocalist in addition to our regular entertainment feature..so there's a continuous show from 8:00 p.m. to closing. We have SPECIAL FULL COURSE DINNERS under $5.00 in our dining room nightly and dinner for two including tax and gratuity, canbe under $12.00 on Saturday nite. FOR A SUPER TIME AT A SUPER PRICE CALL THE FLYING DUTCHMAN MOTOR INN FOR RESERVATIONS 623-3373 SOMETHING SPECIAL Now Appearing MARCH 31-APRIL 5 Ernie & Sue Next Attraction Please Support Your Local Rotary Club Easter Seal Campaign 12, 1975 Section Two