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The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville. June 11, 1975 Section Two Open New Resource Centre at Newtonville Public School On Thursday afternoon, June 5th, the new resource centre at Nèwtonville Public School was opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Taking part were, from left to right, Principal John Veldhuis, Mrs. Joan Shetier, Miss Dianne Dineen, the municipal librarian; Councillor Ken Lyall, Mrs. Fran Page who heads the volt teer librarian group, Mrs. Barbara Stacey and Mrs. Peggy Frank. Mrs. L. Aldridge was absent. The resaurce centre featured a well-stocked library for all ages, audio-visual equipment, a film library and work areas for both teachers and students. 500 Attend the Official Openinqof Pines Seni On Wednesday May. At least 500 were in atten- Elementary School. He said it1 dance at the official opening of was considered mope desire-E the new Pines Senior Elemen- able to build a Senior Elemen-ï -ty Scod i Wednesday, May tary school where courses inE 28, attending the official industrial arts, home econ-t opening ceremonies and view- omics and other such coursest ing the school building, could be provided forstudents1 of grades 7 and 8 on anr W.H. Carman, a local school econoinical basis. He alsop board member acted as chair- pointed out that the new schoola man for the opening cere- would reduce the pressures ofg monies and in opening the overcrowding in existinge program outlined the reason schools and allow sufficienta and purpose for the school. space for resource centres forv It was pointed out by Mr. these schools. Carman that additional ac- Mr. Carman also said thata commodation was required in although the board did noty the area and the board wish to place the school in theg considered additions to exist- proximity of highway 115 itf ing schools as opposed to the was most logical that it bev building of the Pines Senior constructed next to Clarkef High School whereby there could be joint use of some ARYfacilities. He also noted it was the central location for the GEORGE ARTHUR BALL area to be served. Ill for the past three months, E.M. Creighton, chairman George Arthur Ball, aged 71, for the Northumberland andC passed away on Monday, June Newcastle Board of Educa-f 2nd, 1975, at his home, 34 tion, gave welcome to all those George St, Bowmanville. present and stated that the Born and educated in Les- school was the result of a kard, he was married August foresight in planning for thes 4, 1926 to Eva Wilmae Maun- needs of today's students. He der. Residing in Bowmanville also said the design wase for nine years, he had pre- practical and handsome. Thisf viously resided in Newcastle. school, be said, will be utilized A receptionist with General by the entire community. Motors of Canada, he had been At this point in the proceed- retired nine years. Mr. Ball ings, area trustees G.W. was a member of Bowman- Cameron introduced theg ville Pentecostal Church, and Board members who wereu of the U.A.W.A. Local 222. present at the opening. Thiso An ardent gardener, he also was followed by introductionn love his cottage at Buckhorn of the staff by L. Roberth which be and his wife built. Bolton, principal of the Pinese He leaves to mourn his Senior Public School.t passing his wife, sons Grant Greetings were presenteda and Ross, of Oshawa; daugh- bv Mayor G.B. Rickard, Townd ters Betty (Mrs. D. Wilson), of Newcastle, who congratu- Oshawa;, June (Mrs. J. Pet- lated the Board in providing! tit), Bowmanville; 9 grand- such a high level of educationi children and 3 great grand- for the students of the schoolv children. area, stating they were doing( Mr. Ball rested at the a tremendous job in educatingt Northcutt Elliott Futieral your children.r Home, for service on Wednes- Walter Beath, chairman ofc day with Reverend Donald the Region of Durham alsoi Rogers and Reverend Harold spoke of the ongoing changese Dawson officiating. Mrs. in education and pointed outa Ayres presided at the organ that this property is yours and with Faith Steadman as solo- mine for the betterment of all1 ist. of society. He said "you havev Pall-bearers were Messrs. the choice to choose, a mostc George Ball, Ross Jr. and cherished attribute." He also v Danny Ball, Chris, Gary and stated that many in the worldè Russell Wilson. do not have what we have, thes Many beautiful floral tokens knowledge, the freedom and were received, among which the resources.V were ones from the King Alex Carruthers, MPP fors Street, Pentecostal Church, Durham, also presented con-a Bowmanville gratulations and said "We Pentecogt al Church and Ex- would not want to go back tos pense Stores, General Motors. the one-room school. In speak- Interment was in Mount ing of the complex and thej Lawn Cemetery, Oshawa. courses studi-d he said. "This Graduates or School 28th is a progressive step in the educational system. He was also pleased to note that emphasis was being placed on the 3rs in this schoof as noted by the principal. Our children be said. are the greatest resource we have today and pointed out that education was a service to everyone. "What goes on in these walls will enrich the lives of the young and the community as a whole," be stated. The audience was treated to a musical interlude by the young school band having good intonation in their select- ion and by the school choir who gave a splendid offering from "Fiddler on the Roof" Mr. John Smith, MPP, parliamentary assistant to the Minister of Education, gave the address being introduced by W.F. Thom, director of Education and thanked by C.V. Johnston, vice-chairman for the Northumberland and Newcastle Bbard of Educa- tion. In his remarks, Mr. Smith stated that it was the policy of the Province fo provide an equal opportunity in education for everyone in the province. Hie felt this bas been accom- plished through the disposition of grants. The speaker said he was grateful for having the opport- unity to share in the official opening of the new school and noted fhat in past years there had been numerous changes in education. He said that educa- tion today was just as good and perhaps better than in the days of the one-room school. Speaking of equal opportun- ity In education, be stated that in Nakina the school building was being used jointly by the Catholic School system and the public system and that the province had granted 98 per cent of the cost of the building in order that they could have equal opportunity with other areas of the province. He also noted that in the Pines system there was use of volunteer help from out in the community and he said this was good bringing a new dimension to the educational system within the school. He also commented, that it was a wonderful thing that the senior public school would be able to integrate some of their problems with that of the high school next door. Rev. Guy Corvers gave the prayer of dedication. - Trimes Snowden Family Hold Picnic at Solina Hall On Sunday, June 1, 1975 close to 90 relatives gathered together at the Solina Hall for their annual picnic. There were relatives present from Toronto, Hamilton, Oshawa, Brooklin, Bowmanville, Manotick, Bethany and Ty- rone. After one hour of visiting, there was a program of sports under the leadership of Mr. and Mrs. Randy Walters and Mr. and Mrs. Terry Baker with the follow- ing results: 3 and 4 years - Girls - Shannon Pritchard, boys - Jeffrey Walters; 5 to 7 years - girls, Cheryl Snowden; boys, John Snowden; 8 and 9 years - girls - Lynda Herron, boys - Roy Brownell; 10 to 13 years - girls - Monica Pickard, boys - Jeffrey Down. There was a Toffee Scramble for the 1 and 2 year olds, and a Peanut Scramble for children up to 8 years. Roy Brownell was the first one under 9 years of age to blow up a balloon andbreak it. Jelly Bean Guessing - Greeta Down; Men's Shoe Kick - Dick Snowden; Wheel- barrow Race - Grant Snowden and Roger Down Couples Back to Back Race - Peter and Gail Pritchard. After these activities, every- one swarmed into the hall for supper, which the table com- mittee had nicely arranged in buffet style. After a bounteous meal, President Mildred Huband welcomed everyone to the picnic and presented a gift to the oldest member - Lola Freeman; and one to the youngest member present, 6 month old Daniel Walters. Secretary Greta Down read a report of last year's picnic and gave the Treasurer's Report. it was unanimously agreed that the 1976 picnic be held at Solina Hall again on the lst Sunday of Jurie. Election of officers for the next two years was then held with the following results: Past President - Mildred Huband; President - Edgar Werry; Vice President - Joe Snowden; Secretary treasurer -Greta Down; Table Commit- tee - Dick and Doreen Snow- den, Bill and Bev Snowden and Peter and Gail Pritehard. Sports Committee - Randy and Sheila Snowden, Grant Snow- den and Mary Jane (soon to be Snowden) Gruyters. President Mildred then un- veiled the Snowden 'Crest' and described it, telling that there bas never been a motto with it, and perhaps between now and next year, we can think of an appropriate motto. As the Crest was passed around for all to see, a count was made of the descendants present from each of the six branches of the original family tree. This count was figured on a percentage basis, and the Crest was presented to Ron Snowden, as senior member of Uncle Dick's family. This branch had ¾ of their mem- bers present, and so get to keep this crest until next year's picnic. At the end of the business, many willing hands made quickwork of the dishes, then everyone wended their way outside again to visit and watch the younger members play ball. As the sun set, good-byes were said, and everyone left for home, hoping to see even more relatives a next year's pienie. National Science Fair Two second prizes were awarded to Durham Board of Education students at the Canadian National Science Fair held in Jonquiere, Quebec from May 18 to 26. The students, who were given cash awards, are Conrad Zalai and Orest Storo- schuk of O'Neill C.V.I., Oshawa, who exhibited their Digital Laser Communication System in the senior engineer- ing section, and Kevin Smith and Geoffrey Wilcox of Ander- son C.V.I,, Whitby, whose Ozone Depletion exhibit was entered in the senior environ- mental science division. Both competed against 145 exhibits from all provinces in Canada except Newfoundland and Prince Edward Island. The exhibitors at the Fair are considered to be the top science students in the coun- try. A Baby Brother for His Birthday Hi, I am Steven Bate. I'll be two years old on June 23rd. My dad and mother gave me an early birthday present, a baby brother, Scott Edward, born May loth, 1975 at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener. Proud grandparents are Murray and Vera Bate, Bowmanville and Don and Doris Murray, Toronto. William Neil Peters recent- ly received an Honours B.A. in Political Science from Mc- Master University. Lt. Peters, son of Mr. and Mrs. David C. Peters, formerly of R.R. 4, Bowmanville, has been posted to the First Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment, London, Ontario. Mrs. James Brignail, daughter of Mrs. Morley Vanstone and *the late Mr. Vanstone. Barbara received her degree from the Faculty of Social Science (Psychology) at the University of Western Ontario, on June 2nd and was named to the Dean's Honors List. Barb and Jim are living in Burlington, Ontario. James A. Eyden, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Eyden, Newéastle, graduated May 24, 1975 with an Honours Bachelor of Science in Engineering from University of Waterloo. James is now employed in Toronto. He attended Port Granby and Newtonville Pub- lic Schools, and Clarke High School. DR IVING TIP: The Ministry of Transporta- tion and Communications has reduced the maximum speed limit on a portion of Highway 35 from 60 MP.H. to 50 M.P.H. This new speed limit came into effect on Wednesday, May 28, 1975 TE ACH YOUR HOBBY If you have a good knowledge of a hobb, r skill which you feel other aduits in the community might wish to learn, you are invited to discuss the merits of teaching it next fall as part of the Bowmanville High School Evening Class Program. If this project is of interest to you, please contact Mr. Gary Milovick, Evening School Principal, as soon as possible. School: 623-4416 Residence: 623-4229 Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education ODO